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Ethereum Settlement Plan Targets Four Minutes, With Potential Cost Savings
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Grayscale: Token Inflation Can Erode Holder Rewards
Grayscale says investors assessing crypto protocol earnings should also consider tokenholder distributions and the impact of expanding supply.
Bitcoin Holds Near $81,000 as Oil Surge Unsettles Markets
Bitcoin remained near $81,000 amid a jump in oil prices and turbulence across global markets, according to Bitcoin.com News.
Wells Fargo, Intuit Join Opposition to Tokenized Stock Plan: Reuters
Wells Fargo and Intuit have joined other companies opposing a tokenized stock proposal, according to a Reuters report cited by Bitcoin.com News.
China Sets 2030 Goal for National Blockchain Network
China aims to have a national blockchain network operating by 2030 under a broader 15-year plan to modernize its information infrastructure.
UAE-Led Scam Crackdown Identifies Over $39 Billion in Funds and Crypto
A UAE-led crackdown on scams has identified more than $39 billion in funds and cryptocurrency, according to The Defiant.
Initia Halts Network After Attacker Mints Estimated $2.7M in Tokens
Initia suspended its blockchain on Friday after a security breach that its co-founder said enabled an attacker to mint roughly $2.7 million in tokens.
Kraken Drops Monero Withdrawal Questionnaires, Retains XMR Listing
Kraken has ended questions about how customers plan to use withdrawn Monero, while retaining source-of-funds checks and keeping XMR listed.
Senator Questions Tether’s Reported $6M Deal With Bo Hines-Linked Firm
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is investigating reported Tether payments to a consultancy co-owned by former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines.
Byron Donalds Backs Government Bitcoin Holdings, Opposes Fed Digital Currency
Florida congressman Byron Donalds outlined his views on bitcoin reserves, a Fed-issued digital currency and market oversight in an interview with Bitcoin.com News.
Ethereum Postpones Glamsterdam Test After Contract Security Concerns
Ethereum developers canceled Glamsterdam’s Oct. 26 Hoodi testnet activation after researchers flagged a flaw potentially affecting 13 deployed contracts.
Argentine Court Dismisses Libra Crypto Charges Against Milei
An Argentine court dismissed charges against President Javier Milei and other defendants in the Libra meme coin case, according to Bitcoin.com News.
Wells Fargo Among Firms Objecting to OKX-ICE Tokenized Stock Plan
Wells Fargo was among 22 companies that had filed objections by Friday to a proposed OKX-ICE tokenized stock platform, according to Cointelegraph.
Netanyahu Seeks Blockchain Contingency Plan for Potential Banking Sanctions
Days before Israel’s election, Netanyahu said he had requested a blockchain plan to prepare for possible sanctions on Israeli banks, according to Decrypt.
J.P. Morgan Adds Solana Access for Tokenized Money Market Funds
Qualified U.S. investors can now access J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s MONY and JLTXX tokenized money market funds on Solana through Morgan Money.
Argentine Judge Dismisses LIBRA Case Against Milei and 10 Others
An Argentine judge has dismissed a LIBRA-related criminal case against Milei and 10 others, including Karina Milei and Hayden Davis, The Defiant reported.
IRS Plans Softer Penalties for Voluntary Tax Disclosures, Including Crypto
The IRS is planning changes to voluntary tax disclosures that would lower penalties, speed up resolutions and offer more flexible payments, according to a report.
Blumenthal Seeks Tether Records on Payments to Bo Hines’ Firm
Sen. Richard Blumenthal has requested records from Tether concerning payments to Nxum, a company co-owned by former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines.
SEC Flags Tokenization, AI and Quantum Computing for 2027 Reviews
The SEC has named tokenized securities, artificial intelligence and quantum computing as areas of focus in its fiscal 2027 examination priorities.
SpaceX Filing Puts Musk’s Approval at Center of Any Tesla Merger
SpaceX’s latest 10-Q says a combination with Tesla would require its controlling shareholder’s approval, despite Musk saying he is staying out of the matter.
IRYS Climbs 1,200%, Exceeding May Listing High
IRYS has surpassed its May listing peak after a reported 1,200% rise, bringing its circulating market value to roughly $561 million.
Netanyahu Seeks Blockchain Plan to Counter Potential Sanctions
Netanyahu has asked officials to explore blockchain and cryptocurrencies as a way for Israel to bypass possible economic sanctions, Bitcoin.com News reported.
Arbitrum Proposal Seeks to Reopen Stylus Activations With Foundation Approval
A proposal would reopen Arbitrum Stylus activations with Foundation sign-off while keeping existing active contracts and renewals permissionless.
SEC Exam Division Flags Advanced AI and Tokenization Risks
The SEC’s Division of Examinations has identified advanced AI and tokenization as areas of focus for potential systemic market risks.
Initia Pauses Network After Exploit Reportedly Drains Over $2.6M
Initia suspended its layer-1 network and rollups following reports of unauthorized token minting and asset transfers to Ethereum.
Netanyahu Says He Sought Blockchain Plan Amid Risk of Banking Sanctions
Netanyahu said he requested a blockchain plan as a possible response to banking sanctions, with Britain threatening action over businesses supporting settlement construction.
HSBC Introduces Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin Through PayMe
HSBC has announced RedCoin, a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin for everyday payments, with a rollout through its PayMe mobile platform.
Tether Freezes USDT Linked to CoinDCX Outflows
Tether has blacklisted USDT wallets tied to CoinDCX outflows, with AMLBot estimating the frozen funds at roughly $2.2 million.
AI-Agent Payments: Why Authorization Is Not Settlement
The Defiant examines how AP2, x402 and Mastercard Agent Pay address different stages of payments made by AI agents.
Claude-Assisted Coding Goes Wrong on a Rooted LG TV
A Decrypt account describes an attempt to modify a rooted LG smart TV with Claude that ended with the set no longer working.
Senator Seeks Tether Records on Reported Nxum Deal
A US senator has requested records from Tether’s Paolo Ardoino concerning a reported agreement with Nxum linked to a former Trump crypto adviser.
Agora Says Initia Exploit Involved Third-Party AUSD Product
Agora said an exploit on Initia affected a third-party product using AUSD, as Ethereum records showed 1.4 million AUSD leaving a bridge adapter.
Bitcoin Core Revises Bug Disclosure Policy as AI Speeds Discovery
Bitcoin Core developers will fast-track fixes and releases for easily discoverable flaws, reflecting the risk that AI can help attackers identify them quickly.