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Tech chief says EU can fend off rogue AI risk: Report 2026-10-10 at 12:48 By Cointelegraph by Michael Millard There are global concerns following incidents at OpenAI ‌and Anthropic, and fears have arisen that rogue AI agents may venture beyond human control. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds 2026-10-10 at 10:10 By Cointelegraph by Michael Millard The round follows increased international demand for Meanwhile’s Bitcoin life insurance policies amid broader macro instability. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent 2026-10-09 at 23:39 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement 2026-10-09 at 23:14 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

THORChain exec accuses Tether of temporarily freezing USDT vaults 2026-10-09 at 22:04 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Chad Barraford, technical co-founder of the network, said that the funds were frozen and then unfrozen without explanation. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

ESMA seeks evidence tokenized collateral can be cashed out in crisis 2026-10-09 at 13:49 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra ESMA is seeking industry feedback on the legal, liquidity and operational risks of tokenized collateral before deciding whether additional EU regulatory measures are necessary. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

UK sanctions three crypto exchanges tied to Russian illicit funds 2026-10-09 at 13:34 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai The UK sanctioned crypto exchanges and payment processors, some of which were tied to thousands of Russian entities and the sanctioned HTX exchange. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

French lawmakers back stablecoin swap tax in 2027 budget bill 2026-10-09 at 13:16 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai France’s Finance Committee backed taxes on stablecoin swaps, as well as unrealized crypto gains when households with more than 800,000 euros move abroad. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Thailand finalizes rules paving way for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs 2026-10-09 at 06:08 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng The rules are set to take effect next week, allowing crypto ETFs to trade exclusively on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Cantor Fitzgerald faces Senate Democrat’s probe over Tether ties 2026-10-09 at 03:46 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng The letter follows a report by the Democratic investigators last month alleging Tether’s USDT has become a key tool for Iran’s shadow banking network. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Securitize stock jumps over 10% after launching tokenized US equities on Solana 2026-10-08 at 22:31 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Securitize’s new offering gives eligible investors access to tokenized shares of 12 US companies, with dividend and voting rights and plans for round-the-clock trading. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

NFL backs New Jersey authorities in SCOTUS petition over Kalshi 2026-10-08 at 22:17 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright According to the league, Kalshi and other prediction markets “threaten game integrity” because many event contracts are “highly susceptible to manipulation.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify financial risks 2026-10-08 at 19:25 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The global financial institution found tokenized equity markets less liquid and more volatile than traditional markets, despite growing demand for 24/7 trading. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers 2026-10-08 at 18:24 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Blockchain analysts identified the US government wallet tied to the recovery of funds from the Bitfinex hack. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

ESMA gives crypto firms 3 months to exit non-compliant stablecoins 2026-10-08 at 12:42 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra ESMA urged EU crypto firms to halt services involving non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins, giving regulators three months to address existing exposures. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Samsung Wallet to add USDC transfers for US Galaxy users in October 2026-10-08 at 11:24 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Eligible US Galaxy will be able to send USDC to crypto wallets and transfer funds to bank accounts in more than 60 countries. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Justin Drake urges crypto ‘bunker mode,’ as AI could break wallet security within months 2026-10-08 at 03:04 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng The Ethereum researcher said crypto users should consider moving funds to fresh addresses, warning AI could threaten private-key security before quantum computers do. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original […]

Circle brings USDC, EURC payments to SAP customers through Tereina 2026-10-07 at 23:48 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The partnership with SAP-backed Tereina will let businesses send and receive Circle’s stablecoins from within the financial software they already use. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Tether, Kazakhstan cenbank mull tenge stablecoin and asset tokenization 2026-10-07 at 19:25 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The agreement will explore a tenge-backed stablecoin pilot and a framework for tokenizing real-world assets as Kazakhstan expands its digital asset industry. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

House Finance panel chair says regulator actions on crypto ‘fall short’ of CLARITY bill 2026-10-07 at 19:06 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Representative French Hill hopes lawmakers could pass a cryptocurrency market structure bill before the next session of Congress in 2027 as SEC and CFTC actions weren’t sufficient This article is an excerpt from […]