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South Korean bank launches Bitcoin-backed business loans: Report 2026-10-12 at 11:45 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Jeonbuk Bank reportedly began offering Bitcoin-backed loans to corporate customers, with a third-party custodian holding the cryptocurrency used as collateral. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Global watchdog flags stablecoin risks, AI threats ahead of G20 2026-10-12 at 09:30 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra The Financial Stability Board flagged cross-border stablecoin risks and AI-related cybersecurity threats while urging G20 policymakers to support stronger safeguards. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

French lawmakers back reporting rule for crypto wallets over $112K 2026-10-12 at 07:45 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng Holders could face fines of up to 10,000 euros for failing to declare qualifying assets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

XRP Ledger defends emergency patch for unlimited XRP bug 2026-10-12 at 06:59 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng The XRP Ledger Foundation pushed back against claims that its emergency security patch was forced on network operators. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Saylor teases Strategy Bitcoin buying after ending September with STRC buybacks 2026-10-11 at 20:11 By Cointelegraph by Robert Lakin Investors will have to wait an extra day to find out if and how much Strategy added to its Bitcoin treasury in the first week of October. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View […]

Coldcard says it’s investigating how phishing link appeared on its X account   2026-10-11 at 13:22 By Cointelegraph by Michael Millard Company advised users not to visit or interact with the link in question and said will share any further verified updates. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Ledger confirms unauthorized hardware implant; losses may exceed $86M 2026-10-11 at 12:01 By Cointelegraph by Michael Millard Ledger said the incident appeared to be isolated to a single reseller and its Southeast Asian market. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling   2026-10-11 at 10:44 By Cointelegraph by Michael Millard The two measures attempt to set the stage for a potential US Supreme Court battle over federal and state jurisdiction. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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