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CryptoSlate ·

Firedancer makes bounty hunters burn 1 SOL even for duplicate bug reports

The spring contest allowed eligible duplicates to earn rewards, while Bhatt's retrospective links repeated discoveries partly to slow review. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto…
Decrypt ·

Google Quietly Updates Privacy Policy to Let Gmail and Photos Data Feed Ads

A policy change effective Oct. 16 carves out an exception to Google’s long-standing pledge—letting connected Gmail, Drive, and Photos data personalize ads through its Personal Intelligence AI…
crypto.news ·

Bitcoin Core will disclose some bugs sooner. Can node operators update in time?

Bitcoin Core has changed its security disclosure policy after developers found that some vulnerabilities can be rediscovered with minimal effort, including a simple prompt to an AI model. The…
Cointelegraph ·

Wells Fargo and five others object to OKX-ICE tokenized stock listings: Report

As of Friday, 22 companies had filed objections as part of the joint venture’s proposed tokenized stock platform under the SEC’s innovation exemption.
Bitcoin Magazine ·

NY Seeks $1.37 Billion Judgment Against Operators of NovaTech Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Bitcoin Magazine NY Seeks $1.37 Billion Judgment Against Operators of NovaTech Crypto Ponzi Scheme Two successive crypto frauds took investors for more than $1.1 billion. Now New York's attorney…
CryptoSlate ·

Circle’s new USDC auctions let institutions collect the fees others pay to cash out

Eligible institutions can collect rebates funded by matched redeemers, whose auction fees are capped at the Express rate. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter…
Decrypt ·

Sweden's Government Offices Block ChatGPT and Claude, Keep Microsoft Copilot

Sweden's Government Offices will block ChatGPT and Claude on staff computers from Monday, steering civil servants to Microsoft Copilot as the only AI that passed its security review.
crypto.news ·

Milei targets five journalists after LIBRA criminal case dismissal

Argentine President Javier Milei has named five journalists in an attack on LIBRA coverage and asked who will compensate him for alleged damage to his reputation after a judge dismissed the criminal…
Cointelegraph ·

IRS plans lower tax disclosure penalties, including for crypto: Forbes

The US tax agency is targeting faster resolutions and more flexible payment options for taxpayers voluntarily disclosing past tax violations under a planned program overhaul.
Bitcoin Magazine ·

Blockstream Launches Institutional Consulting Services, Opens Lugano Office

Bitcoin Magazine Blockstream Launches Institutional Consulting Services, Opens Lugano Office Blockstream will offer its engineering expertise to banks and asset managers from a new Swiss base. This…
CryptoSlate ·

Kraken drops Monero spending questions but keeps a $1,500 rolling 30-day withdrawal cap for individuals

Crypto exchange Kraken has withdrawn intrusive compliance demands sent to Monero customers after its co-CEO admitted the requests were unjustified. On Oct. 24, Arjun Sethi said that customers who…
Decrypt ·

Game Publishers Have Pushed to Cut Discs Since 2007, Infinity Ward Veteran Says

Robert Bowling, who spent six years working on Call of Duty, told Decrypt that Activision suggested cutting discs nearly two decades ago.
crypto.news ·

Bitcoin whales move $771.5M from Wintermute as buying claims spread

Bitcoin whale accumulation claims have gained traction after Lookonchain reported that 40 newly created wallets withdrew 9,458 BTC, valued at $771.5 million, from Wintermute since Oct. 1. Lookonchain…
Cointelegraph ·

Initia halts blockchain after exploit reportedly drains over $2.6M

The blockchain suspended its layer-1 network and rollups after security researchers identified unauthorized token minting and millions in assets transferred to Ethereum.
Bitcoin Magazine ·

Bitcoin Core Ends Long Embargoes for Bugs AI Can Rediscover

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Core Ends Long Embargoes for Bugs AI Can Rediscover Bitcoin Core now fast-tracks fixes and disclosures for vulnerabilities that AI can easily rediscover, ending the long…
CryptoSlate ·

Arthur Hayes exits crypto trading positions as analysts track $26 million in sales

Arthur Hayes has exited Maelstrom's directional crypto positions, and on-chain analysts are tracking about $26 million in token sales. In an Oct. 24 statement, Hayes said he had taken profits on…
Decrypt ·

Hong Kong’s Biggest Bank Puts a Stablecoin in 3 Million Wallets

HSBC switched on its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin inside PayMe on Friday, testing whether a bank-issued token can become everyday money.
crypto.news ·

With Bitcoin breaking through the $84,000 mark in October 2026, UE Crypto aims to provide stable passive income

Since November 2025, Bitcoin’s price movements have not inspired much confidence among investors. However, long-term investors still believe that this leading cryptocurrency will eventually return to…
Cointelegraph ·

US senator probes Tether after reported deal with ex-Trump crypto adviser

The Democratic ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations asked Paolo Ardoino for records related to a reported deal between Tether and Nxum.
Bitcoin Magazine ·

Bitcoin ETFs Lose Over $635M In One Day Following Oil Price Spike

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin ETFs Lose Over $635M In One Day Following Oil Price Spike Investors this week were buying bitcoin ETFs but that all changed on Thursday. This post Bitcoin ETFs Lose Over…
CryptoSlate ·

NYSE’s owner is backing 24/7 stock tokens without Wall Street’s usual price rules

The company that owns the New York Stock Exchange wants people to be able to buy stocks 24/7. Given the trading volume crypto and other tokenized assets have seen in the past year or so, the decision…
Decrypt ·

Netanyahu Considering Crypto Plan to Dodge Banking Sanctions on Israel

Days before Israel’s election, Netanyahu said he has asked for a blockchain plan in case banks are hit with sanctions, and told Israelis to prepare for a rainy day after Trump.
crypto.news ·

NFT sales rise 66.58% to $76.56m as Bitcoin takes the lead

NFT sales climbed 66.58% to $76.56 million over the seven days to Oct. 24, as Bitcoin led blockchain volume and the $X@AGI BRC-20 NFTs collection recorded more than $25 million in sales. According to…
Cointelegraph ·

SEC flags tokenization as high-risk area in 2027 market examinations

The SEC’s latest priorities highlight tokenization as an emerging market risk, while cryptocurrencies remain absent as a standalone examination category.
Bitcoin Magazine ·

Franklin Templeton Clears Final Hurdle For ETFs That Turn Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine Franklin Templeton Clears Final Hurdle For ETFs That Turn Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin Franklin Templeton, the $1.7 trillion asset manager, registered two Nasdaq-listed funds…
CryptoSlate ·

Circle shareholder sues Trump over UAE crypto deals, citing up to $82 million in potential annual revenue

A Circle shareholder sued President Donald Trump, alleging UAE-linked cryptocurrency payments enriched his family and diverted business from USDC. The complaint, filed Oct. 22 in Washington federal…
Decrypt ·

Senate Democrat Probes Tether Payments to Ex-White House Crypto Adviser’s Firm

Sen. Richard Blumenthal demanded Tether’s records on payments to Nxum, a firm co-owned by former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines.
crypto.news ·

Crypto VC funding: Tenstorrent raises $1.5b, Whop secures $200m

Crypto and crypto-linked companies announced $1.7626 billion across eight disclosed financings during Oct. 17–23, 2026, led by Tenstorrent’s $1.5 billion Series E. Crypto Fundraising, DeFiLlama and…
Cointelegraph ·

Bitcoin seeks support above $81K as Brent crude oil hits highest level since March

Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 as stocks fell and Brent crude hit its highest level since March, leaving the 50-day moving average in focus.
Bitcoin Magazine ·

Bank of Korea Wants Stablecoins Written Into Forex Law as Crypto Bill and Tax Fight Come to a Head

Bitcoin Magazine Bank of Korea Wants Stablecoins Written Into Forex Law as Crypto Bill and Tax Fight Come to a Head The Bank of Korea told lawmakers it will draft a forex law amendment this year to…
CryptoSlate ·

Bitcoin Core speeds up security fixes as 44% of surveyed nodes run unsupported versions

Bitcoin Core merged a policy amendment on Oct. 22 that lets developers backport fixes for easily rediscovered vulnerabilities to every maintained release line and publish an advisory alongside them.…
Decrypt ·

SpaceX Filing Gives Elon Musk the Final Word on Tesla Merger He Says He’s Staying Out Of

SpaceX’s latest 10-Q filing quietly confirms any Tesla combination requires sign-off from its “controlling shareholder.”
crypto.news ·

Crypto rules finalized, Bitcoin retreats, Solana upgrades | Weekly recap

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, US regulators finalized stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act, Bitcoin lost ground after a sharp reversal in ETF flows, and Solana activated Alpenglow.…
Cointelegraph ·

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.
Bitcoin Magazine ·

Stand With Crypto Director: The Crypto Vote Will Decide the Midterms | Mason Lynaugh

▶ Bitcoin Magazine Stand With Crypto Director: The Crypto Vote Will Decide the Midterms | Mason Lynaugh Ahead of midterms, Stand With Crypto's Mason Lynaugh breaks down a 3.1M-advocate push,…
CryptoSlate ·

Ethereum sees biggest exchange withdrawal in four months as October ETF losses top $1 billion

About 169,770 ETH left centralized exchanges on net in one day, Santiment reported Oct. 23, the largest daily withdrawal in more than four months and worth about $407 million at the $2,400 reference…
Decrypt ·

SEC Flags AI 'Super Intelligence' and Tokenization as Systemic Market Risks

The regulator's Division of Examinations named "super intelligence and other advanced technologies" as a focus area alongside tokenization risks.
crypto.news ·

Arthur Hayes exits Maelstrom trades as $22.28m in token sales emerge

Arthur Hayes has said he has closed Maelstrom’s directional trading book, citing macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, as Lookonchain has reported $22.28 million in sales across Ethereum and six…
Cointelegraph ·

China targets 2030 for its national blockchain network buildout

China’s five-year digital development plan calls for wider blockchain use in trade and manufacturing alongside stronger technical standards.
Bitcoin Magazine ·

Parker Lewis: Bitcoin Will Settle 100% of Global Payments

▶ Bitcoin Magazine Parker Lewis: Bitcoin Will Settle 100% of Global Payments Parker Lewis argues Bitcoin will settle all global payments as $107T in debt strains the credit system, driving merchants…
On the forums
Bitcoin Below 80k for the first time in a month.
r/Bitcoin · 786 · 212
JAMIE DIMON BEING WRONG ABOUT BITCOIN FOR OVER A DECADE ...
r/btc · 47 · 11
River suspended my account and is making me wait a month to access my $2,000 in funds
r/BitcoinBeginners · 15 · 13
Dorian Nakamoto raps the Whitepaper
r/Bitcoin · 114 · 18
US equities markets will never crash again and the reason will cause a tidal wave into hard assets
r/btc · 5 · 22 ⌨ Discussion
Why can a $20 Bitcoin transfer cost the same as a $2,000 transfer?
r/BitcoinBeginners · 16 · 30
Avg people who just read the bitcoin standard:
r/Bitcoin · 611 · 70
The McRib is back on 10/27. BTC historically goes up >2x after the McRib returns. Don't fade the McRib.
r/btc · 113 · 22 😜 Joke
Does mining works as passive income?
r/BitcoinBeginners · 17 · 58
Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya says Bitcoin will eventually be hacked by AI and go to zero.
r/Bitcoin · 303 · 354 misleading
Everyone is panicking over a 5% daily drop, but zooming out to the weekly chart gives a completely different picture.
r/btc · 44 · 33 🐂 Bullish
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