An Interpol-coordinated cybercrime crackdown focused on Africa led to 1,462 arrests and recovered more than $105 million. A Nigerian case traced over $2.4 million in suspected proceeds, much of it laundered through cryptocurrency transactions. Crypto Laundering Emerges in Africa Cybercrime Sweep Law enforcement agencies from 20 African countries and the United States arrested 1,462 suspects […]

Carried out for three months, the operation resulted in the arrest of nearly 100 defendants and the raid of 29 fraud centers. 30 countries and 13 private sector partners, including Huawei, Mastercard, and Meta, were involved in the joint actions that managed to identify over $39 billion in fraud-linked assets. Operation Confrontation Ghost Results in […]

Three Asian central banks are developing common approaches to moving regulated stablecoins and digital bank deposits across borders. The BLOOM initiative aims to reduce the cost and complexity of connecting financial institutions in different markets. Central Banks Seek Common Ground for Digital Money Cross-border digital money settlement is the focus of expanded cooperation among the […]

Crypto applications can generate earnings, yet growing token supplies can reduce the benefits reaching holders. Grayscale’s new analysis examines how earnings and capital returns can support valuations beyond market narratives. Grayscale Measures Earnings Alongside Tokenholder Returns Crypto investors can assess income-generating protocols by comparing earnings and distributions with market capitalization while accounting for supply inflation, […]

As part of a 15-year plan outlined by the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, China’s national blockchain network is expected to be operational by 2030, amidst a modernization of the country’s information structures to implement this decentralized technology across several use cases. China Targets 2030 For National Blockchain Network Implementation China has outlined a roadmap to […]

Modular blockchain platform Initia halted its network Friday after the team confirmed “a security incident” that compromised its operations. According to Initia co-founder Ezaan Mangalji, the attacker exploited the breach to mint an estimated $2.7 million worth of tokens. Initia Network Halted as Co-Founder Reveals an Estimated $2.7 Million Exploit “As of Oct 23, 2026, […]

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has launched an investigation into Tether’s reported multimillion-dollar payments to a consulting firm co-owned by former White House cryptocurrency adviser Bo Hines, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and violations of federal ethics and lobbying laws. Senator Blumenthal Seeks Answers From Tether In an Oct. 22 letter to Tether CEO […]

Byron Donalds wants governments to hold bitcoin, opposes a Federal Reserve-issued digital currency, and doubts federal agencies can keep pace with the markets they oversee. In an Oct. 17, 2026, interview with Bitcoin.com News, the Florida congressman and gubernatorial candidate discussed strategic reserves, his race against former rep. David Jolly, and prediction markets that put […]

Ethereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet after security researchers discovered a flaw that could turn temporary smart contract failures into permanent losses of functionality. Chainsecurity identified 13 deployed contracts with potentially vulnerable behavior. The Oct. 26 activation has been canceled, putting Ethereum’s tentative December mainnet upgrade window in doubt while […]

In a ruling issued Friday afternoon, charges against President Javier Milei, his sister Karina, and other defendants were dismissed after a court found that the losses associated with the launch of the Libra meme coin were not sufficient to constitute a scam. President Javier Milei and Others Acquitted in Libra Meme Coin Case President Javier […]

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has expanded its tokenized money market funds MONY and JLTXX onto Solana, giving qualified U.S. investors access through the Morgan Money platform. J.P. Morgan Expands Access for Tokenized Funds J.P. Morgan is taking another step onto public blockchain rails. The asset manager has made MONY and JLTXX available on Solana through […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is putting tokenized securities, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing under heightened scrutiny as the technologies increasingly reshape financial markets, according to its newly released fiscal year 2027 examination priorities. The SEC Targets Tokenization in 2027 The SEC’s Division of Examinations identified the three technologies among emerging trends that will […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed officials to prepare a plan involving blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies to help the country circumvent potential international economic sanctions, including restrictions on its banking system.   Israel Weighs Blockchain Solution Speaking in an interview with Israel’s Channel 10 on Friday, Netanyahu acknowledged growing concerns about foreign economic pressure […]

HSBC has launched its first stablecoin, a Hong Kong dollar-backed digital currency designed for everyday payments, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of blockchain-based financial services in the city. HSBC Launches Hong Kong Stablecoin The banking giant announced Friday that HSBC RedCoin (RCHKD) is launching through its PayMe mobile payments platform, giving more than […]

Following two days of high volatility, bitcoin traded largely flat around $81,500, putting it on track for its first monthly loss since July. Bitcoin Flat Amid Geopolitical Tensions Following two days of heightened price volatility, bitcoin traded largely flat on Friday, even as surging oil prices—fueled by fears of escalating war of words between the […]

Wells Fargo, Intuit, and Arm Holdings are among six more companies objecting to having their shares traded as blockchain-based tokens, bringing the total number of corporate holdouts to 22 as Wall Street’s ambitious experiment with around-the-clock stock trading encounters mounting resistance. More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest objections were disclosed in a regulatory document […]

Wells Fargo, Intuit, and Arm Holdings are among six more companies objecting to having their shares traded as blockchain-based tokens, bringing the total number of corporate holdouts to 22 as Wall Street’s ambitious experiment with around-the-clock stock trading encounters mounting resistance. More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest objections were disclosed in a regulatory document […]

New York is seeking about $1.37 billion from Novatech founders Cynthia and Eddy Petion after a court entered a default judgment in a crypto fraud case. State filings show investors deposited more than $1.16 billion, while only about $26 million was sent to the platform used for trading. Novatech Founders Face $1.37B Claim After Failing […]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has prohibited U.S. military personnel and Pentagon employees from using nonpublic information to trade on prediction markets, warning that bets on military operations could expose sensitive intelligence to American adversaries and endanger troops. Military Makes Insider Trading Ban Official The directive follows the prosecution of a Special Forces soldier accused of […]

U.S. bitcoin ETFs suffered $635.49 million in net outflows on Thursday, abruptly interrupting a three-session run that had attracted more than $1 billion.   Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Biggest Outflow Since June The institutional tide turned with remarkable speed. A day after bitcoin ETF buying broadened across eight funds, investors pulled $635.49 million from the category. […]

Bitcoin Core is rewriting its approach to security vulnerabilities as artificial intelligence makes certain software flaws dramatically easier to discover, undermining the effectiveness of longstanding policies designed to keep potential exploits secret while users upgrade. Bitcoin Core Shifts Strategy as AI Gets Smarter In an Oct. 22 message to the Bitcoin Development Mailing List, Bitcoin […]

An early ether buyer who paid just $18.83 per coin nine years ago has sold 3,000 ETH worth about $7.23 million, a 128x return. The Trail The math on this trade seems almost absurd, with onchain data from the wallet’s Arkham explorer page showing 3,000 ETH leaving a Gemini hot wallet roughly nine years ago, […]

A growing market for bitcoin-backed, multisig-secured loans now has what appears to be its first bank offering this type of product, as Sygnum and Debifi delivered on a promise made a year ago. Switzerland-headquartered digital asset bank Sygnum and Latvian bitcoin lending platform Debifi launched MultiSYG, a loan product that secures collateral in a multisig […]