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Utah Attorney General Sues Kalshi, Seeks Company Profits
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has sued prediction market company Kalshi, alleging ongoing harm to state residents and seeking its profits.
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Bitwise and Hyperliquid Push for Clearer SEC Rules on Crypto
Bitwise and Hyperliquid are seeking clearer SEC treatment of crypto asset classifications, secondary-market trading and airdrops as a public comment window nears its end.
Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs Object to Tokenized Stock Listings
An updated public notice lists 16 companies opposing trading of tokenized versions of their shares on the planned OKX-ICE venue, up from nine four days earlier.
Ninjas in Pyjamas Parent Expands Bitcoin Mining With More Hardware
NIP Group is adding bitcoin mining hardware, bringing its planned computing capacity to nearly 14 EH/s as it broadens its business beyond esports.
Crypto Shutdown Wave Hits 82 Projects in 2026
A reported 82 crypto projects have closed in 2026 as revenue declines, funding shortages and security breaches weigh on the sector.
Swiss Regulator Clears First Retail Fund to Hold Bitcoin Directly
FINMA has approved Switzerland’s first retail fund holding Bitcoin directly, waiving diversification rules while emphasizing custody and investor protections.
Mastercard Starts AI Agent Payments Rollout With Coinbase and Base
Mastercard is opening access to a service designed to let AI agents buy digital services using blockchain technology and stablecoins.
Extended Plans Starknet-to-Arc Settlement Shift for Oct. 22
Extended has outlined an Oct. 22 settlement move to Arc, warning some USDT and wBTC holders to act despite conflicting deadlines in its notices.
Bitcoin Wallet Moves 500 BTC After More Than a Decade Inactive
A wallet created in January 2016 transferred 500 BTC worth about $41 million on Tuesday, adding to this month’s movement of long-idle bitcoin.
Bitcoin ETFs Draw $526.7 Million as BlackRock Leads Inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest daily net inflows since Sept. 22, with BlackRock’s IBIT the only fund attracting fresh capital.
Andrew Cuomo Says Issuer Caution on Tokenized Stocks Is Expected
Andrew Cuomo, co-chair of the OKX–Intercontinental Exchange joint venture, said companies were likely to take a cautious approach to tokenized stock plans.
Blockchain.com Launches $5 Crypto Options With No Early Exit
Blockchain.com has introduced options on seven cryptocurrencies, with premiums from $5 and terms of up to a week, but traders cannot close positions before expiry.
Ethereum Staking Reaches 43.8 Million ETH as Yield Declines
Ethereum staking reached a record 43.8 million ETH, according to Bitwise, while its gross annualized staking yield dropped to 2.63%.
Bitcoin Sits Below $83,000 as Moving Averages Draw Focus
Bitcoin is trading below $83,000 while remaining above its short- and long-term moving averages, according to Decrypt.
Strive Closes $630M SATS IPO Without Specifying Bitcoin Allocation
Strive completed its $630 million SATS IPO but has not specified how much of the proceeds it will allocate to Bitcoin.
Sophon Sets Nov. 30 Shutdown for Ethereum Layer 2 Network
Sophon Chain plans to shut down its mainnet on Nov. 30, with assets remaining on the network after Nov. 25 at risk of becoming permanently inaccessible.
COMP Rises 27%, Outperforming Bitcoin and Ether
Compound’s COMP token gained 27% and outperformed Bitcoin and Ether, though the protocol’s total value locked remained below its late-September level.
Utah Sues Kalshi and Susquehanna Firms Over Alleged Illegal Betting
Utah is seeking to halt alleged illegal wagering involving Kalshi and Susquehanna firms, with a lawsuit requesting injunctions, restitution and profits.
Zcash Rises 8.5% as Bitcoin Returns Above $83,000
Zcash outpaced Bitcoin during a broader crypto market rebound as money returned to exchange-traded funds.
Coinbase Allegations Put Corporate Bitcoin Oversight in Focus
Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma argues that corporate bitcoin adoption depends on clear accountability for control, transfers and verification of holdings.
Bitcoin Tops $83,000 as Short Liquidations Reach $45 Million
Bitcoin briefly reached $83,335 on Oct. 20, bringing its market value close to $1.67 trillion as short positions faced $45 million in liquidations.
Injective and BDACS Plan Won Stablecoin Settlement for Tokenized Assets
Injective and BDACS aim to use the won-backed KRW1 stablecoin for settlement in tokenized asset markets as South Korea develops rules for local currency stablecoins.
Stablecoin Transfers Hit $891B as Banks Broaden Adoption: Coinbase
Stablecoin transfers quadrupled to $891 billion as adoption increased among US banks and businesses, according to Coinbase.
Midterms Set Up Test of Prediction Markets Against Pollsters
Chuck Todd will host NEXTPredict two weeks before the midterm vote as attention turns to how market forecasts compare with polling.
Coinbase Partners With Thunes to Expand Stablecoin Payout Access
Coinbase and Thunes plan to connect stablecoin transfers with payouts to billions of bank accounts and mobile wallets through local payment systems.
Optimum Reports Ethereum Mainnet Launch for Block Propagation Layer
Optimum says its mump2p block propagation layer is running on Ethereum mainnet, with 16 node operators and roughly 1.4 million ETH in stake involved.
Alphabet, Microsoft Object to OKX-ICE Tokenized Stock Proposal
About a quarter of the US-listed companies named in OKX-ICE’s initial tokenized stock platform proposal want to opt out, according to Cointelegraph.
Strategy (MSTR) and the Bitcoin Treasury Model
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor pioneered a corporate treasury approach centered on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Hits $83,300 Before Pulling Back at 21-Day Trend Line
Bitcoin climbed to $83,300 as strong US third-quarter corporate earnings lifted stocks and oil prices fell, before reversing at a 21-day trend line.
Mastercard Demonstrates AI Agent Payments at Cloudflare Connect
Mastercard showcased an AI agent making nine payments to two merchants for a sample ad campaign under one approved budget.
Bitget Plans Thai Exchange Acquisition, Pending Approval
Bitget has agreed to acquire a licensed crypto exchange in Thailand as part of its Southeast Asian expansion, with completion subject to regulatory approval.
Starknet Foundation Launches Bramble Wallet With STRK20 Shielding
The Starknet Foundation has introduced Bramble, a Chrome-only wallet offering private balances, Ledger signing and multisig accounts.
Cuomo Backs Tokenized Stocks as OKX Unveils $500K Protection Plan
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is supporting OKX’s push into onchain finance while calling on Congress to advance stalled cryptocurrency legislation.