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Russia to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades starting July 2027 2026-10-15 at 17:22 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Nasdaq-listed Tron sets up $200M ATM share offering to fuel TRX acquisitions 2026-10-15 at 17:16 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original […]

Ledger’s answer to wallet tampering costs $849 and ships next year 2026-10-15 at 16:01 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Ledger’s new Atom combines crypto wallet security with everyday apps and is expected to ship in summer 2027 as the company investigates tampered wallets sold in Asia. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View […]

HEX token sellers erase $160M following reports of founder Richard Schueler arrest 2026-10-15 at 15:12 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai The HEX token’s price declined by 30% following local media reports of the Istanbul arrest of founder Richard Schueler, nearly two years after Interpol issued a “Red Notice.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com […]

Bitget, Liquid exploits push Q3 crypto hacks toward $1.2B 2026-10-15 at 14:05 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Compromised suppliers, developer tools and infrastructure components outside security audits drove about 77% of the quarter’s total losses, according to Hacken. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down 2026-10-15 at 13:41 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Witt’s departure leaves a leadership gap at the White House Crypto Council and marks the fourth high-profile exit from the advisory group. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Starknet opens vote on potential Ethereum L2 exit over quantum risks 2026-10-15 at 13:22 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Starknet is asking STRK holders whether to explore becoming an independent layer-1 blockchain to reduce its dependence on Ethereum’s quantum-security upgrade timeline. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Thailand crypto ETFs may see slow start despite new rules: CoinShares 2026-10-15 at 12:36 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Thailand’s new Bitcoin and Ether ETF rules take effect Friday, but CoinShares expects modest initial inflows as existing investment options compete for demand. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Babylon advances native Bitcoin lending proposal on Aave V4 2026-10-15 at 12:14 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Babylon’s proposal to bring native Bitcoin collateral to Aave V4 has entered a new governance stage, but further votes and security reviews remain before launch. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

South Korea plans cybersecurity overhaul after attacks hit banks, crypto firms 2026-10-15 at 08:52 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra South Korea is proposing tougher cybersecurity assessments after a review identified security deficiencies at 130 financial firms. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 rollout 2026-10-15 at 08:00 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng The consultation follows Parliament’s passage of digital asset legislation in April, with Australia’s securities regulator now proposing capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

VanEck seeks to withdraw application for Lido staked Ether ETF 2026-10-15 at 05:02 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng VanEck initially filed an S-1 registration statement for the exchange-traded fund in October last year. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Polygon gains US payments licenses after closing Coinme deal 2026-10-15 at 03:55 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng The deal gives Polygon access to 37 money transmitter licenses and 11 state exemptions. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Organizations join forces to fight Illinois crypto tax, after 6-month pause 2026-10-14 at 23:56 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Illinois officials already agreed to delay implementation of a 0.2% tax on crypto assets, but industry-aligned organizations are pushing for summary judgment on the merits. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

OCC report finds debanking efforts tied to crypto activities 2026-10-14 at 20:03 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The report from the US banking regulator did not include specific examples of debanking related to crypto, but mentioned it alongside ties to oil, gas and firearms. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Standard Chartered pushes $2T stablecoin forecast to 2030 as transaction volumes grow 2026-10-14 at 19:26 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The bank identified four distinct stablecoin markets, with USDC leading payments and AI transactions as competition intensifies over reserve yields. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Canada crypto remittances to Asian countries surge 141% to $2.36B: Chainalysis 2026-10-14 at 16:00 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Remittance-sized crypto transfers from Canada to three Asian countries reached $2.36 billion, while transfers to the Philippines alone rose 28% to $61 million. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Qivalis receives EMI authorization from Dutch central bank for euro stablecoin 2026-10-14 at 15:53 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Qivalis said the EMI authorization enables it to launch a euro-denominated stablecoin, with issuance planned for the coming months, subject to additional MiCA requirements. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Coins.ph says Philippine central bank license intact amid revocation claims 2026-10-14 at 14:05 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Coins.ph says its Philippine central bank license remains intact amid reports of possible revocation over alleged offshore gambling transactions. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer lays out ex-FTX CEO’s Supreme Court case 2026-10-14 at 13:29 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Should US high court justices grant review of the case, they could release a decision as early as June 2027. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source