Ripple opens Wall Street’s door to Hyperliquid’s $59 billion trading market

Institutions trade swaps referencing more than 100 traditional financial markets around the clock, with Ripple Prime as the principal counterparty, Ripple announced on Oct. 15. The swaps cover stocks, equity indices, ETFs, metals, energy and foreign exchange,

Circle targets 40 new markets as stablecoin demand grows globally

The stablecoin issuer’s CEO Jerermy Allaire told Reuters demand for digital dollars is growing across Asia, Africa and Latin America as banks and payment firms.

Quantum Alliance forms amid warnings 6.4 million bitcoin face future quantum threat

Nine crypto companies launched the Quantum Alliance to jointly prepare for quantum attacks, but they disagree on when the threat will arrive and whether vulnerable BTC should be frozen.

Tokenized Tesla surges as Elon Musk unveils SpaceX-powered flying Roadster prototype

Volume in Hyperliquid’s Tesla contract hit $47 million in one hour after Elon Musk’s flying Roadster demo, up from $2.8 million, with U.S. stocks closed.

Altcoins outpace bitcoin as celestia jumps 16%, Warsh silent on interest-rate plans

Celestia jumped 16%, injective rose 7.7% and layerzero added 7.3% while bitcoin held little changed near $82,100 and Fed Chair Warsh gave no sign on interest rates.

OpenAI Model Used Testnet Ethereum Wallet Without Permission to Finish Coding Task

The internal model derived keys from public developer recovery phrases, spent another account's test ETH, and left it out of its report.

CONNECT recap: Liquidity is tokenization’s next challenge, everyday stablecoins

Panelists at Cointelegraph’s Singapore CONNECT event explored opportunities in tokenized markets, the future of everyday stablecoin payments and the evolving landscape for crypto investors.

Scammer gets scammed in Ledger spy-chip exploit, loses almost $5 million in bitcoin

Chainalysis says a fraudster who tricked people through fake online jobs became one of the biggest victims of the compromised hardware wallets.

GTA 6 Trailer Features Meme Coin—And Solana Copycat Soars 2,900%

Rockstar released the launch trailer for GTA VI, revealing a potential meme coin in the upcoming game and sending degens wild.

Live updates: Bitcoin steady near $82,000 after Fed's Warsh comments

Crypto held to its bounce following bitcoin’s brief drop under $80,000, but investors kept pulling money from ether, SOL and ZEC funds.

Bitcoin faces an $8,000 trading trap as US midterms approach

Two hot inflation reports in two days resulted in Bitcoin falling below $80,000 on Oct. 15. September CPI accelerated to 3.7% from 3.4%, and producer prices jumped 1.3% on the month, the largest rise since March 2022 and more than double the forecast in most s

U.S. judge rejects Gemini’s appeal to void $5 million settlement despite CFTC backing

The crypto exchange already paid up, but a court order and restrictions from its 2025 settlement will not be lifted even though the CFTC said the case should have never been presented.

Bitcoin may seek 20-month trend line reclaim before new record highs: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin’s market cycle signals tool showed BTC price action copying history, possibly preparing to reclaim a key moving average before testing new highs.

What Is a Hardware Wallet? Crypto Cold Storage Explained

Hardware wallets keep your crypto keys offline. Learn how devices from Ledger, Trezor and others protect your Bitcoin and Ethereum.

MSCI approves rules that could eject Strategy, Metaplanet from equity indexes

The rules proposed in August would see companies that exist mainly to hold investments as no longer eligible for index inclusion.

Native Bitcoin collateral on Aave triggers WBTC pool deficit

Hub suppliers would finance fast exits before permissioned buyers acquire the vaults, with escrow shortfalls reported as deficits. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inb

Capital B reports $78M H1 loss driven by Bitcoin impairment charge

Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury raised $30 million and increased its Bitcoin holdings by 11% in the first half of 2026, despite reporting a $75 million Bitcoin impairment loss.

Judge rejects CFTC, Gemini bid to undo $5M settlement

Judge ruled changes in CFTC enforcement priorities and allegations of misconduct by its enforcement division were insufficient to overturn Gemini’s January 2025 settlement.

Binance stock put options lock full USDC reserves for sellers

Binance’s seller FAQ requires full purchase funds and allows early assignment, but its linked terms still describe long-only trading. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

OpenAI model helped itself to testnet crypto, then kept quiet about it

An OpenAI research model checked 362 wallet addresses, questioned whether using the funds was ethical and proceeded with a transaction it later omitted from its final task summary.

XRP has failed to make holders rich like bitcoin and ether. Here’s why

XRP remains below its 2017-cycle high while bitcoin, ether and other major tokens have surged, enriching their holders.

Balaji’s ‘Singapore of social media’ begins with a wave of bans

Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan wants to turn Farcaster into a haven for well-mannered techno-optimists. He had to do a bit of housekeeping first.

Crypto market cap leaps $800B in Q3, but spot volume drops 14%

CoinGecko’s Q3 2026 report shows spot turnover at its top 10 centralized exchanges fell 14.2%, while perpetual open interest ended September above $100 billion. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next

An OpenAI agent ran out of Ethereum funds, and took from a wallet it did not own

The research model derived funded Sepolia addresses from public seed phrases, questioned whether using the money was ethical, then called the funds “effectively abandoned” and used them anyway.

Bitcoin buyers snap up a brief drop below $80,000 as Asian stocks rebound

Bitcoin tore back to $82,500 within two hours of dipping under $80,000, and chipmakers in Seoul recovered from their worst close since April.

82 criminal charges follow armed crypto abduction in Toronto

Toronto police allege attackers sought cryptocurrency and business security access; searches uncovered ammunition stolen from the military. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in

MSCI adopts index exclusion rules that could oust Strategy

Strategy, Metaplanet and Upexi were previously identified for deletion under the methodology, with MSCI set to announce its final list on Nov. 11.

Ledger wants customers to trust its new $849 device as criminals compromise existing wallets

Reservations are open for the data-only device, which pairs everyday apps with hardware approvals and targets 2027 delivery. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

Australia releases draft bill to adopt OECD crypto tax reporting framework

Australia is among 77 jurisdictions committed to adopting CARF, with its first international exchanges of crypto tax data expected in 2028.

Brooklyn DA Pulls the Plug on Crypto Scam Network

Bitcoin Magazine Brooklyn DA Pulls the Plug on Crypto Scam Network 112 servers and 241 fake sites knocked offline in one of the largest cyber takedowns ever by a local prosecutor. This post Brooklyn DA Pulls the Plug on Crypto Scam Network first appeared on Bi

Scammer loses $4.8M stored on tampered Ledgers: Asia Express

A scammer reportedly lost $4.8M of stolen money after storing the funds on tampered Ledgers. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs launch trading in Thailand and South Korea blocks 27 exchanges.

Quantum fixes protect Bitcoin, but legit owners risk lockout

Nic Carter's hypothetical attack highlights why safer signatures would leave an ownership choice for holders unable to migrate or prove prior control. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The

Hidden Text, a Fake Mailbox: How Researchers Got Rogue AI Agents to Talk

Researchers added hidden text to contact AI agents probing Alibaba’s map service, getting replies about their tasks as investigators traced activity to Tencent Cloud infrastructure.

Google Says It Just Cracked One of Quantum Computing's Biggest Bottlenecks

Google's Willow chip cut errors 40x on the scarce “magic states” quantum computers burn through, a step toward smaller, useful machines—and toward ones that could threaten today's encryption.

Two firms control corporate Bitcoin buys, even as business adoption broadens

River’s net holdings figures show concentration, while issuer disclosures separate fresh purchases from merger transfers, expected financing and share buybacks. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next

Russia Will Soon Ban Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Trading, Central Bank Confirms

Russians have until July 1, 2027 to buy and sell crypto directly with each other. After that, every trade runs through a broker or exchange approved by the Bank of Russia.

Bitcoin’s Volatility Has Fallen Within S&P 500 Ranks, Study Shows

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Volatility Has Fallen Within S&P 500 Ranks, Study Shows Grayscale research shows that bitcoin’s realized volatility is in the same range as a number of S&P 500 stocks. This post Bitcoin’s Volatility Has Fallen Within S&P 500 Ran

Binance.US seeks $1B valuation in potential $100M funding round: Report

The crypto exchange was reportedly looking to use the additional funding to regain market share following Binance’s 2023 settlement with US authorities.

84 million XRP added to exchange wallets as price slipped toward $1.30

The October 12–15 custody build raises a supply question, but the balance data cannot establish completed sales. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

Boom or Bust, Bitcoin Wins the AI Trade, Bitwise CIO Says

In a note to investors, Matt Hougan used a “Choose Your Own Adventure” framework to argue that superabundance, an AI bust or a muddle-through economy all ultimately funnel to the same place: Bitcoin higher.

At the White House, crypto policy vacancy looms large

The departure of President Donald Trump's crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, leaves the digital assets office vacant and its policy aims uncertain.

US Hoovers up Bitcoin While the World Runs on Its Digital Dollars: Report

Bitcoin Magazine US Hoovers up Bitcoin While the World Runs on Its Digital Dollars: Report Chainalysis research shows that the U.S. is HODLing hard. This post US Hoovers up Bitcoin While the World Runs on Its Digital Dollars: Report first appeared on Bitcoin M

BlackRock’s Larry Fink Warns AI Data Center Halt Could Tip US Into Recession

Speaking after BlackRock’s Q3 earnings, Fink said AI infrastructure spending has become so central to growth that a construction halt would be dangerous—calling the backlash “misinformation” as data centers become a midterm flashpoint.

Google Says AI Isn't Building Itself Yet—Even Though It Writes 75% of the Code

Google DeepMind's first internal audit of AI-driven research finds no measurable speedup in AI progress.

Ex-Trump crypto adviser profited after helping pass stablecoin bill: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal reported that a company co-founded by Bo Hines benefited from the passage of the GENIUS stablecoin bill.

Sweden revisits digital krona as ECB advances digital euro plans

Sweden’s Riksbank has recommended that lawmakers prepare for a possible digital krona, citing concerns over foreign-currency stablecoins and the future of domestic payments.

Mastercard and BVNK Launch 'Global Money Platform' to Merge Fiat and Stablecoins

The first major integration since Mastercard’s $1.8 billion BVNK acquisition lets banks, fintechs and enterprises hold, convert, and spend fiat and stablecoins through a single API, with agentic commerce support planned.

Ledger Says Organized Crime Group Spent Millions Targeting Hardware Wallet Users

Bitcoin Magazine Ledger Says Organized Crime Group Spent Millions Targeting Hardware Wallet Users Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has released a statement following a “sophisticated” supply chain attack. This post Ledger Says Organized Crime Group Spent Mi

Bitcoin Briefly Slides Below $80,000 On More Hot Inflation Data

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Briefly Slides Below $80,000 On More Hot Inflation Data Bitcoin has recovered slightly despite its price getting hit again by hotter-than-expected inflation data. This post Bitcoin Briefly Slides Below $80,000 On More Hot Inflation Dat

Mastercard brings stablecoin balances into traditional banking and card payments

The launch of Global Money Platform marks Mastercard’s first major integration with BVNK since its August acquisition, with Nuvei and Marqeta among the first companies to adopt the platform.

Bitcoin Whipsaws as Crypto Liquidations Near $1 Billion

Hot inflation data revived Fed rate-hike bets, and leveraged bulls paid the bill as nearly $1 billion in crypto positions were liquidated.

Bitcoin slips under $80K after US PPI gains most in four years

BTC buyers attempted to defend $80,000 support after September US producer inflation overshot expectations by 100 basis points for the largest monthly gain since March 2022

Crypto for Advisors: Wall Street is done waiting on Congress for crypto rules

Ethereum, Altcoins See 'Outsized Drawdowns' Due to Macro Pressures

Market analysts say that macro factors are pushing altcoin prices down, after ETH, XRP, and SOL all dropped on the day.

Russia to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades starting July 2027

Russia plans to ban direct P2P crypto trades from July 1, 2027, while separate rules already prohibit transfers from digital accounts to self-custody wallets.

Nasdaq-listed Tron sets up $200M ATM share offering to fuel TRX acquisitions

The Nasdaq-listed treasury company holds about $237 million in TRX tokens and plans to raise additional capital to fund its purchases, alongside its daily accumulation.