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CFTC Proposes Bringing Certain Event Contracts Under Swaps Rules
The U.S. derivatives regulator is seeking to classify some event contracts as swaps amid an ongoing legal dispute.
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New York Bars Celsius Founder Mashinsky in $35M Fraud Settlement
A $35 million settlement resolves New York’s civil fraud case against Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky and permanently excludes him from three financial industries.
CFTC Excludes Casino-Style Bets From Swap Definition
The CFTC excluded casino-style wagers from its swap definition while saying the move does not alter existing compliance obligations, The Defiant reported.
Polymarket’s $32M Nobel Market Missed Reported Peace Prize Winner
Bitcoin.com News reports that Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize despite being absent from the named candidates on Polymarket and Kalshi.
OpenAI and Anthropic Rehearse Response to Potential AI Cyberattack
Executives at OpenAI and Anthropic are preparing for the political aftermath of a major AI-driven cyberattack, according to Decrypt.
Brazil Police Seize $1.7M From Self-Custody Crypto Wallets
Police in Santa Catarina recovered more than $1.7 million in crypto during Operation ClickFix, reportedly Brazil’s largest seizure from self-custody wallets.
THORChain Co-Founder Alleges Tether Briefly Froze USDT Vaults
THORChain technical co-founder Chad Barraford alleged that Tether froze USDT vault funds before restoring access without explanation.
NEAR Rises 83% in Four Weeks as Draft Plan Targets Lower Issuance
NEAR outperformed Bitcoin and Ether with an 83% gain over four weeks, while a draft proposal would cut maximum annual token issuance.
Blumenthal Seeks Cantor Fitzgerald Records on Tether and Lutnick Family Earnings
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking records from Cantor Fitzgerald about its Tether relationship and earnings tied to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s family.
Kraken Parent Payward Bets Billions on Broader Financial Infrastructure
Payward, the parent of Kraken, is making a multibillion-dollar bet on expanding beyond crypto exchange services, according to CoinDesk.
Meanwhile Raises $37.5M in Bain Capital Crypto-Led Round
Bitcoin-denominated life insurer Meanwhile announced $37.5 million in new funding, taking its total capital raised above $180 million.
Robinhood Chain Weighs Paid Transaction Priority
Robinhood Chain is considering technology that would give paying traders priority, CoinDesk reports.
Blockchain.com Seeks US Licenses for Prediction Markets and Crypto Derivatives
Blockchain.com has applied for two US licenses that would allow it to operate a regulated event-contract trading venue.
NFL Pushes Back on Prediction Markets as Supreme Court Action Sought
The NFL has joined opposition to prediction markets as the U.S. Supreme Court faces a request to intervene, according to CoinDesk.
Bitcoin Briefly Regains $83,000 After Falling to Monthly Low
Bitcoin rebounded on Friday after hitting $80,308 on Thursday, lifting its market capitalization back to about $1.66 trillion.
Bitcoin Rebounds Near $80,000 as Traders Price In Further Losses
Bitcoin recovered after falling to roughly $80,000, but traders are assigning higher odds to another decline before October ends.
HSBC and Ant Digital Trial AI Payments With Tokenized Deposits
HSBC and Ant Digital tested how AI agents could find services and make small payments using tokenized bank deposits.
Ledger Probes Fund Losses Linked to Southeast Asian Reseller
Ledger is investigating fund losses linked to reseller CryptoBilis and has issued a warning to users, Cointelegraph reported.
Crypto ‘Bunker Mode’ Poses Bigger Challenge for Institutions
CoinDesk frames crypto’s “bunker mode” as a greater challenge for institutions than for individual holders.
Digital Assets Beat Stocks and Gold in Q3, CoinDesk Reports
Digital assets outperformed stocks and gold in the third quarter, according to a CoinDesk Crypto for Advisors headline.
Alex Mashinsky Barred From Crypto and Securities Business in New York Deal
A New York settlement permanently bars Celsius co-founder Alex Mashinsky from crypto and securities businesses and includes up to $35 million in conditional payments.
Starknet Rises 20% as It Weighs Shift to a Standalone Blockchain
Ethereum layer-2 network Starknet is weighing a move to its own blockchain, with a stated goal of full quantum resistance by 2027.
EU Regulator Sets Three-Month Deadline to Remove Unauthorized Stablecoins
The EU securities regulator has given crypto platforms three months to remove unauthorized stablecoins, CoinDesk reports.
U.S. Moves $1 Billion in Bitcoin Linked to Bitfinex Hack
The U.S. government moved bitcoin valued at $1 billion and linked to the Bitfinex hack, with no indication of a sale, CoinDesk reported.
Ripple Secures Court Order Over Tranglo Stake in $24M XRP Debt Dispute
A Malaysian court granted Ripple a charging order over Seamless Group’s 60% Tranglo stake as it seeks to recover nearly $24 million in unpaid XRP invoices.
Telegram Adds Money Section for Gram Transfers and Collectibles
A Money section for Gram transfers and collectibles appears in Telegram after users receive a transfer, according to Walt, the service previously called Wallet.
Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Licenses for Prediction Markets: CNBC
Blockchain.com has reportedly applied for two CFTC licenses as it seeks approval for prediction markets, according to CNBC.
DWF Labs-Linked Firms Sue BitGo for $141 Million Over Token Sales
Firms linked to DWF Labs allege BitGo sold Falcon Finance and ESPORTS tokens before lock-up restrictions expired, reducing the value of their remaining holdings.
New York AG Secures Up to $35M From Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky
New York's attorney general secured an industry ban and conditional payments of up to $35 million from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, Decrypt reported.
Sui’s Hashi Set to Launch With $500M in Bitcoin Finance Commitments
Cointelegraph reports that Sui’s Hashi is set to launch with $500 million in Bitcoin finance commitments.
EU Lawmakers Seek to Add Crypto to Anti-Corruption Agenda
EU lawmakers are pushing to include cryptocurrency in the bloc’s anti-corruption agenda, according to Cointelegraph.
Crypto Lending Rebounds, but Risk Questions Persist
Cointelegraph flags a recovery in crypto lending while questioning whether the risks have been addressed.
Fidelity Sees Institutional Shift Toward Tokenization as Irreversible
Fidelity says institutions are moving toward a tokenized, onchain future and views that direction as irreversible, according to Cointelegraph.