CoinDesk · Crypto
BlackRock seeks to shield bitcoin investors from losses after rival fund weathers 50% crash ↗
BlackRock's proposed fund follows similar products from Calamos that helped investors avoid steep losses during bitcoin's selloff.
VEYORA / NEWS DESK
Crypto
Cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Headlines link directly to the original publishers. VEYORA aggregates news and does not independently verify every report.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Kazakhstan court bars Coinbase, five others from unlicensed crypto services in Astana International Financial Centre ↗
The court injunctions apply strictly to users within the AIFC and do not extend across the rest of Kazakhstan.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Agents can trade 24/7 — but Yat Siu warns you could lose access at any time ↗
The Animoca Brands chairman explains that AI agents can make trades while you sleep, but users need to plan for the day they lose access to the bots.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
FINMA approves Switzerland’s first Bitcoin ETF for retail investors ↗
The Swiss regulator cited a growing appetite for cryptocurrency investments and said that multiple fund providers have submitted Bitcoin ETF applications.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
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.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs join objections to OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading ↗
Seven more issuers have opted out of being listed on the planned tokenized stock venue under the SEC's framework, bringing its disclosed objection count to 16.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Drift exploiter sends $61M ETH to Tornado Cash, holds $194M ↗
The April 1 hack caused about $295 million in losses and was later attributed to a North Korean threat group in a Mandiant investigation.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Tx launches USTX stablecoin to pull RWA liquidity onto its chain ↗
The Brale-issued token can be minted with USDC from eight networks and is designed to settle tokenized stocks and other assets on tx.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Lloyds and Barclays among UK banks named in crypto transfer complaints, advocacy group says ↗
UK banks are facing scrutiny over crypto transfer limits and bans as Stand With Crypto reports thousands of complaints ahead of the country’s 2027 regulatory regime.
CoinDesk · Crypto
France's parliament approves vote to hit stablecoin trades with 31% capital gains tax ↗
Amendment I-3898 removes tax deferral for MiCA-compliant stablecoins starting January 2027.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Netflix FTX trailer was ‘enough to upset me’ in first 30 seconds: former FTX COO ↗
Constance Wang criticized the streamer’s portrayal of her former FTX colleagues as not matching her own experience with Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Equity weakness could damp demand for bitcoin after biggest ETF inflows in a month ↗
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 20, 2026
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Kazakhstan court orders curbs on Coinbase, BingX and four others ↗
Nine other crypto platforms voluntarily restricted app access in Kazakhstan, prompting the regulator to withdraw its claims against them.
CoinDesk · Crypto
JPMorgan sees 10% annual bitcoin returns, topping stocks, bonds and gold over next decade ↗
The report marks the first time JPMorgan has put a range on bitcoin returns in its research, though the bank remains cautious about BTC's role in portfolios.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Bitcoin drops to $81,400 as Asian chip stocks tumble, options traders seek downside protection ↗
Bitcoin slipped 0.5% to around $81,400 even after the biggest daily spot ETF inflow in nearly a month as South Korea's Kospi index fell 3.7% on AI worries.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
XRP 30-day exchange inflows pass 6B tokens as whales move to the sidelines ↗
More than 6 billion XRP reached exchanges tracked by CryptoQuant in the 30 days to Oct. 19, the most since March.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Mt. Gox pushes creditor repayment deadline to 2027 in sixth extension ↗
Mt. Gox extended its repayment deadline by another year as some creditors remain unpaid due to incomplete procedures and payment processing issues.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Live updates: Bitcoin cuts losses as stocks edge higher ↗
Oil quickly plunged, but then reversed higher, on conflicting reports about the state of the war in Iran.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Bitget plans Thai crypto exchange acquisition weeks after $388M hack ↗
The proposed acquisition would give Bitget a route into Thailand’s crypto market through a locally licensed operator.
CoinDesk · Crypto
South Korean IPO slump adds to AI market jitters as Brent crude tops $111 ↗
Elice’s debut slump added to concerns over AI infrastructure valuations, while rising oil prices compounded market uncertainty.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
JPMorgan projects Bitcoin to outperform US stocks and gold over next decade ↗
JPMorgan included Bitcoin in its long-term capital market outlook for the first time but warned that volatility and unstable correlations limit its role in investment portfolios.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs just saw their biggest day in a month thanks entirely to BlackRock ↗
Fidelity's FBTC and Grayscale's GBTC saw outflows of $83.6 million and $54.9 million, respectively.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
BlackRock files for third Bitcoin ETF, still no Solana or XRP ↗
BlackRock’s proposed Bitcoin fund would use options to limit potential losses and gains, adding another strategy to its existing Bitcoin and Ether ETF lineup.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
US Bitcoin ETFs draw $527M in biggest showing since September ↗
BlackRock’s IBIT led the gains with $665.2 million in inflows, offsetting withdrawals from Fidelity and Grayscale, while other funds recorded no net flows.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Sophon sets Nov. 25 withdrawal deadline ahead of mainnet shutdown ↗
In June, Sophon’s developers said the costs of maintaining a standalone blockchain no longer justified its benefits and announced plans to focus on consumer finance and AI applications on Base.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
US bans DeepSeek from civilian agency IT systems ↗
The restrictions extend earlier bans within US defense and security agencies, amid concerns that DeepSeek could expose federal information to China.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Bitcoin rally could revive treasury buying, but easy-money days over ↗
“A return to last year’s indiscriminate capital raising looks unlikely,” said Bitfinex head of derivatives Jag Kooner.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Solana treasury firm SkyAI sells all SOL holdings, launches $201M buyback ↗
The former medical device maker has liquidated its Solana treasury and is offering to repurchase shares and warrants using its $223.8 million cash holdings.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Crypto PAC pours $362K into California race voters essentially decided in August ↗
A Fairshake affiliate is supporting incumbent Aisha Wahab through ads in November, but the congresswoman already won a special election in the district.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Tether: Senator's investigation misses positive work that's led to lower Iran volumes ↗
The stablecoin issuer's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has been defending against accusations that the firm's stablecoins have fueled financial activity in Iran.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Market participants weigh in on SEC’s proposed crypto regulations ↗
The financial agency is scheduled to close public comments on its ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’ proposed in August.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Visa, Mesh partner to enable crypto spending at 175M merchant locations ↗
Mesh will connect crypto and stablecoin wallets to Visa’s global payment network, allowing users to spend digital assets without a separate card.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Mastercard launches stablecoin risk screening for banks and payment providers ↗
The new service combines payment data and blockchain analytics to help banks detect suspicious stablecoin transactions before settlement.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Revolut secures Gibraltar crypto license to support global expansion ↗
The UK-based fintech will use the authorization to offer crypto services in additional international markets, though it has not disclosed specific countries or launch dates.
CoinDesk · Crypto
U.S. CFTC rebuffs CME legal stance in consequential fight over perpetual futures ↗
The future of perps in the U.S. may be at stake as the CFTC argues that CME hasn't shown the new policy is hurting it after the agency OK'd its first bitcoin perp.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Metaplanet to take 93.7% stake in Super League through 2,100 BTC deal ↗
The transaction would give Metaplanet access to US capital markets, where it plans to use preferred stock offerings to finance additional Bitcoin purchases.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Strive buys $335M in Bitcoin, boosting holdings to 36,818 BTC ↗
The Bitcoin treasury company added another 1,223 BTC after an earlier purchase pushed it past MARA Holdings, while continuing to expand its reserves through equity financing.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Bitcoin is rejected at $83K as US bond yields reverse higher with equities ↗
Bitcoin price action failed to improve with equities as a sell wall at $83,000 kept BTC in a tight range.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Zerohash rolls out a new tool to move crypto without copying wallet addresses ↗
The launch comes as Zerohash bids for a federal trust charter.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Made an ‘honest’ mistake with crypto taxes? New bill offers way out ↗
A proposed US bill would let crypto investors correct past tax reporting mistakes through a dedicated disclosure program, with reduced penalties for eligible taxpayers.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Public companies object to OKX-ICE’s tokenized stock plan ↗
Nine public companies objected to having their shares offered in tokenized form by OKX and ICE, testing whether platforms can create blockchain-based markets without issuer consent.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Strategy buys $22M in Bitcoin, repurchases $193M in STRC ↗
Strategy added 267 Bitcoin to its holdings as it bought back 1.94 million STRC shares and boosted its preferred stock buyback program to $3 billion.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is building a new programming language for the network ↗
Hoskinson said on X the language will bundle transaction requests with cryptographic proofs. He hasn’t shared a name, specs or a release date.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin sheds $400M in market cap in two weeks ↗
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin saw its market cap decrease more than $400 million over two weeks of large redemptions on Ethereum and BNB Chain.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
BingX, YouHodler added to ESMA MiCA register in latest update ↗
ESMA’s latest MiCA register update includes BingX, YouHodler and Banco Santander’s Openbank, bringing the total to 375 unique CASPs.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Strategy's price chart is about to flash a major bullish signal weeks after bitcoin did ↗
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 19, 2026
CoinDesk · Crypto
Live updates: Bitcoin holds near $82,000 as Nasdaq rebounds more than 1% ↗
Bitcoin treasury company Strive continued to add large numbers of BTC to its balance sheet, while far larger peer Strategy acquired only a small amount.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Bitcoin extends bounce above $82,000 as stocks rebound, DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains ↗
Bitcoin rose 0.8% to around $82,700 as China’s GDP beat estimates and Nasdaq futures rebounded, while the CoinDesk 80 gained 1.3% and DeFi led gains.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
France advances stablecoin tax, eyes self-custodial wallets and exit tax proposals ↗
France’s National Assembly adopted a crypto tax amendment targeting certain stablecoin swaps, while separate proposals on exit taxes and self-custodial wallet reporting remain under consideration.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Stocks rebound into key tech earnings: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week ↗
Analysts expect Bitcoin to retest $80,000 support again as stock markets attempt to recover last week’s losses.
CoinDesk · Crypto
JPMorgan brings JPM Coin, representing dollar deposits, to Ethereum ↗
JPMorgan's dollar deposit token is heading to Ethereum as the lender looks to offer it to wider selection of institutional clients.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Crypto vault deposits top $10 billion as lending risks draw regulatory scrutiny ↗
Curator-managed lending strategies are attracting institutional capital, while exposing depositors to collateral, liquidity and smart-contract risks.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Bitcoin mining offshoot Nscale loses Microsoft AI deal as power delay stretches into 2030s ↗
The Nvidia-backed company planned to deliver 23,000 AI chips in the U.K. next year, but its grid connection may not be ready until the 2030s.
CoinDesk · Crypto
CME’s bitcoin cash, uniswap futures, global PMIs: Crypto Week Ahead ↗
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 19.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
JPMorgan takes JPM Coin to Ethereum for institutional clients ↗
JPMorgan is expanding its JPM Coin deposit token to Ethereum, allowing institutional clients to make payments and settle tokenized asset transactions.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs shed $549M as October ETH outflows near $1B ↗
US spot Ether ETFs recorded around $955 million in October net outflows so far, while Bitcoin funds extended their weekly withdrawal streak to two weeks.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Bitcoin whale moves $34 million in BTC it got in 2013 when coins traded at $131 ↗
A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 moved 411 BTC, now worth about $34 million. It is one of several long-dormant wallets to wake up recently.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
Zoom adds ‘proof of human’ badges to show you’re not a deepfake ↗
Sam Altman-backed World has rolled out biometric verification badges for Zoom enterprise users, aiming to combat AI deepfake impersonation and fraud.
CoinDesk · Crypto
Zcash developers plan a fix to keep ZEC swaps private from future quantum computers ↗
The team behind Zakura wants every swap through NEAR Intents to get its own key, so a refund address left on NEAR’s public chain can’t expose a user’s wider payment history.
Cointelegraph · Crypto
South Korea to meet crypto exchanges amid calls for tax delay ↗
Finance officials are reportedly set to meet major crypto exchanges on Tuesday, days after a lawmaker introduced legislation that could push the tax’s start date back two years.