Summary: Ledger introduced Atom, an $849 hardware wallet with enhanced anti-tampering features, following reports of malicious implants in Asian reseller units. Shipping is scheduled for summer 2027.
Summary: A Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins sell-off triggered more than $1 billion in liquidations over 24 hours as short-term holders sent tens of thousands of BTC to exchanges at a loss.
Summary: The UK government has sanctioned three cryptocurrency exchanges and two payment platforms suspected of helping Russian entities circumvent financial sanctions.
Summary: Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 and Ethereum near $2,400 as spot ETFs recorded $728.9 million in outflows over two days, flipping October net negative.
Summary: Bitcoin has dropped 4.1% this week, after U.S. spot BTC ETFs shed $484.9 million Wednesday. The slide comes in October, which is historically a green month for the leading cryptocurrency.…
Summary: French authorities recorded 90 crypto-related violent crimes and 223 arrests between January and mid-August 2026, surpassing global trackers.
Summary: Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi dismissed Justin Drake’s “bunker mode” advice, proposing a cryptographic recovery system instead of address migration.
Summary: Three European artists exhibit at Bitcoin Amsterdam this November, exploring bitcoin's cultural roots amid growing institutionalization. Their works, ranging from shredded banknote art to screenprints documenting community shifts, critique the tension between the movement's anti-establishment origins and its current corporate integration.
Summary: Coinbase urges immediate Bitcoin quantum preparation, citing multi-year migration timelines. The exchange backs BIP-360 container designs and staged spending paths to ensure compatibility with institutional custody and legacy coins.
Summary: Standard Chartered launched bitcoin trading for affluent UAE clients, becoming the first international bank to offer direct spot crypto access via bank accounts in the region. The service uses a closed-loop custody model to reduce third-party risks.
Summary: Standard Chartered now projects stablecoin market cap to hit $2 trillion by 2030, revising its earlier timeline after the market plateaued at $309 billion. Transaction volumes continue to rise despite stalled supply growth, with regulatory shifts in the US influencing future adoption.
Summary: Payward, Kraken's parent, agreed to buy Saldo Bank for an EU license and footprint in five markets. The deal, closing in 2027, enables Payward to offer traditional banking services like loans and deposits alongside crypto assets.
Summary: US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $262 million in outflows on Wednesday as BTC fell below $82,000. While Ether and Solana funds also lost money, XRP ETFs bucked the trend, posting positive net flows for the week.
Summary: China confirms it will keep exporting rare earths to the EU regardless of the U.S. trade deal's January expiration. Spokesperson He Yadong stated licenses will continue, citing a separate "green channel" agreement reached after recent talks with European officials.
Summary: Babylon Labs proposes enabling native Bitcoin collateral for Aave V4 stablecoin loans, keeping BTC on its native chain to avoid wrapping risks. The plan includes a $500,000 revenue share for Aave DAO and is currently in the ARFC stage awaiting community consensus.
Summary: Thailand's first crypto ETFs launch Friday, but CoinShares predicts modest initial inflows of tens of millions, not billions. Retail access expands while overseas ETF purchases are restricted to institutions, mirroring slow uptake seen in Hong Kong's regulated market.
Summary: Bitcoin fell to $80,154 as South Korea's KOSPI dropped 7.5%, hitting its lowest close since April. Tech stocks like Samsung and SK Hynix led the sell-off amid AI debt concerns, while higher US inflation added pressure on crypto markets.
Summary: Crypto hacks reached $1.18 billion in Q3 2026, driven largely by supply chain compromises. Major incidents at Bitget and Liquid Network accounted for most losses, though operators and white hats recovered over $700 million.
Summary: Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI disrupted 112 servers and 241 domains behind a crypto scam targeting Russian speakers. The scheme stole tens of millions, including via recovery scams. Authorities have seized $300,000 so far while investigating the three-year-old operation.
Summary: The OCC found that banks restricted services for digital asset firms, citing financial crime risks, though no specific examples were provided. The report, linked to a Trump executive order, notes institutions also limited coal and firearms sectors due to reputational concerns rather than financial risk.