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Coinbase Powers Stablecoin Cards for Marqeta Customers
Coinbase and Marqeta expand their partnership to enable stablecoin-backed card issuance for Marqeta's business customers as of October 2026.
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Crypto12h agoBitcoin Bounces, But Charts and Prediction Markets Disagree
Bitcoin rebounded in October 2026, but chart signals and prediction markets diverge sharply. Operators and traders face real exposure until direction resolves.
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Crypto16h agoBet on Coinbase, Robinhood & Marathon Earnings Soon
Traders will soon bet on whether Coinbase, Robinhood, and Marathon hit earnings targets. The contracts mark a new frontier for U.S. prediction markets.
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Crypto1d agoBinance.US Targets $1B Valuation in $100M Funding Round
Binance.US is seeking a $1B valuation via a $100M funding round. The capital would help it rebuild after the 2023 Binance settlement.
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BreakingCrypto2d agoBinance Pool Shuts Down After Hashrate Drops 65%
Crypto2d agoAI Agents Made 138M Crypto Payments in 15 Months
BreakingCrypto2d agoEx-FTX Europe Chief Pursues SEC Tokenized Stock Exemption
BreakingCrypto2d agoEvernorth Puts $648M XRP Treasury to Work
Crypto2d agoCoinbase Pushes Bitcoin to Start Quantum Fix Now
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Crypto3d agoCoinbase Sets Post-Quantum Migration Priorities for Bitcoin
Coinbase outlined post-quantum migration priorities for Bitcoin this week, urging flexible design adoption before quantum risks mature.
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Crypto3d agoInteractive Brokers Adds ETH Staking via Zerohash
Interactive Brokers now offers ETH staking through its Client Portal via Zerohash. The move brings passive crypto yields to mainstream brokerage clients.
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BreakingCrypto3d agoUK High Court: Chinese Law Governs $5B Bitcoin Claims
UK High Court rules Chinese law governs claims over 61,000 seized bitcoin worth ~$5B. Ownership remains unresolved as legal proceedings continue.
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Crypto3d agoHedge Funds Target Crypto Arbitrage, Binance VIP Head Says
Binance's VIP head says hedge funds are actively pursuing arbitrage on crypto venues. Better depth and weekend price discovery are the key draws.
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Crypto4d agoFTX's Mining Stake Repurposed as AI Data Centers
Genesis Digital Assets, in which FTX held a 20% stake, has pivoted to AI data centers. The move could affect FTX creditor repayments.
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Crypto4d agoBinance Launches AI Trading Tool After 150K-User Beta
Binance rolled out its AI trading interface globally on 12 Oct 2026 after ~150,000 beta testers. The free tool uses generative UI for natural-language trading.
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Crypto4d agoNEXTPredict Pays $12,000 to Hedge Conference Risk
NEXTPredict spent $12,000 on a prediction market hedge targeting flight cancellations at its conference. The move tests prediction markets as real financial instruments.
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Crypto5d agoCFTC Moves to Split Prediction Markets From Gambling
The CFTC proposed two measures this week to separate prediction markets from gambling. A Supreme Court jurisdictional battle may follow.
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BreakingCrypto6d agoCFTC Classifies Prediction Markets as Swaps
The CFTC proposed rules classifying sports and political event contracts as swaps while excluding casino gambling. Prediction market platforms now face tighter federal oversight.
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BreakingCryptoOct 10CFTC Moves to Classify Event Contracts as Swaps
The CFTC proposed classifying event contracts as swaps this week, potentially imposing full derivatives oversight on platforms like Kalshi.
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BreakingCryptoOct 9Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Licenses for US Derivatives
Blockchain.com applied for CFTC DCM and FCM licenses in October 2026. The move targets US prediction markets and crypto derivatives ahead of a $500M IPO.
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BreakingCryptoOct 8US Gov Moves $1B in Seized Bitcoin After $770M Transfers
The US government moved ~$1B in seized Bitcoin this week, following $770M in prior transfers. Analysts link the wallet to the 2016 Bitfinex hack recovery.
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BreakingCryptoOct 8U.S. Moves $1B in Bitfinex Hack BTC, No Sale Yet
The U.S. government transferred ~$1B in Bitfinex-linked BTC this week. Arkham data shows no exchange destination, signaling consolidation over sale.
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BreakingCryptoOct 8US Government Moves $770M Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
The US government sent 9,261 BTC worth ~$770M to Coinbase Prime in October 2026. Newly discovered funds suggest an active federal seizure case.
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CryptoOct 7Zcash ETF Hits $1B as Grayscale Maps New Phase
The Zcash spot ETF topped $1 billion AUM as of October 2026. Grayscale says SEC rules now cover ~15 tokens, reshaping the ETF landscape.
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CryptoOct 7Polygon Taps TRON's $94B USDT Supply for EVM Rails
Polygon and TRON have linked TRON's $94B USDT supply to EVM networks and U.S. banking rails. Businesses can now move stablecoins without bridges or fiat ramps.
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CryptoOct 7Kalshi Gold Markets Beat Ether in September Volume
Kalshi's 15-minute gold markets hit 542M contracts and $5M in fees in September, surpassing Ether's 318M contracts and $2.6M.
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CryptoOct 7Coinbase Pro Returns as Deribit Deal Forms Global Exchange
Coinbase plans to relaunch Pro by year-end 2026 and has integrated Deribit into Coinbase Global Exchange. The move deepens liquidity for crypto-native iGaming operators.
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BreakingCryptoOct 6Circle, Ripple & Standard Chartered Back OKX at $25B
Circle, Ripple, Standard Chartered, and a London quant fund back OKX at $25B—matching ICE's price from seven months prior.
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CryptoOct 6Bill Would Fine Candidates $10K for Election Self-Trading
Rep. Don Davis introduced a bill fining candidates $10K for trading on their own elections. It also shields platforms that ban and report them.
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CryptoOct 5NEXTPredict Targets Prediction Markets' Ignored Masses
NEXTPredict is putting mainstream journalists at the heart of its platform, betting prediction markets have long ignored a vast news audience.
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CryptoOct 5Ramaswamy's Crypto Talk Fades in Ohio Governor Race
Vivek Ramaswamy is running for Ohio governor with crypto-industry ties but minimal crypto messaging, a shift from his 2024 presidential stance.
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BreakingCryptoOct 5OKX and NYSE Parent ICE File to Launch Tokenized Stocks
OKXICE has told the SEC it plans a tokenized US stock trading venue. The move pairs NYSE's regulatory pedigree with OKX's crypto infrastructure.
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BreakingCryptoOct 1EU Probes Binance's MiCA Loophole From Abu Dhabi
EU regulators are probing Binance's use of the reverse solicitation exemption to serve EU users from Abu Dhabi after losing MiCA registrations.
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CryptoOct 1White House Reviews CFTC Prediction Market Power Grab
The White House is reviewing two CFTC rules targeting prediction markets. Operators like Kalshi and Polymarket face potential compliance overhauls.
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BreakingCryptoSep 30CFTC Moves to Classify Prediction Markets as Swaps
The CFTC sent two rules to the White House this week to classify event contracts as swaps, aiming to preempt state gambling lawsuits.
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BreakingCryptoSep 30CFTC Swap Rules Could Shield Prediction Markets From States
The CFTC sent two swap-definition rules to White House review in September 2026, a move that could federally preempt state gambling claims over prediction markets.
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CryptoSep 30Binance Pay Lets Visitors Spend USDT at Japan's PayPay
Binance Pay now lets overseas users spend USDT at PayPay merchants in Japan via HIVEX, with stores receiving yen settlements.
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BreakingCryptoSep 29Comer Probes Crypto.com, Hyperliquid, PredictIt on KYC
Chairman Comer subpoena-threatens Crypto.com, Hyperliquid, and PredictIt over KYC gaps and potential insider trading on political events.
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CryptoSep 29Citi and Coinbase Make Stablecoins Invisible to Users
Citi and Coinbase have launched stablecoin rails that hide blockchain mechanics from users. iGaming operators could see higher deposit conversions as a result.
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BreakingCryptoSep 29Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for Derivatives Clearinghouse
The CFTC has approved Coinbase to run a U.S. derivatives clearinghouse, giving it end-to-end control over crypto futures clearing.
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CryptoSep 28Citi and Coinbase Link Fiat and Stablecoin Payments
Citi and Coinbase have expanded their partnership to connect corporate fiat systems to stablecoin rails. The move targets enterprise treasury and cross-border settlement.
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CryptoSep 26Kraken's Payward Bets Billions on Full-Stack Finance
Payward is repositioning Kraken as financial infrastructure, not just an exchange. The move has direct implications for iGaming payment rails.
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CryptoSep 25OG.com Files for CFTC Approval on Stock Perp Futures
OG.com filed with the CFTC in September 2026 to offer single-stock perpetual futures, joining Coinbase, Kalshi, and Kraken parent Payward in the race.
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CryptoSep 25Morgan Stanley Backs NEXTPredict in Institutional Push
Morgan Stanley joins NEXTPredict as an institutional backer in September 2026, even as sports bets remain the dominant trade type on prediction market platforms.
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CryptoSep 25Defense Secretary Hegseth Holds Bitcoin on Coinbase
Pete Hegseth's financial disclosure confirms a Bitcoin holding on Coinbase worth $16K–$65K. The filing normalizes crypto among senior U.S. officials.
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BreakingCryptoSep 23SEC's Tokenized Stock Rules: Who Wins, Who Loses
The SEC launched a five-year tokenized stocks framework in September 2026. Coinbase and Robinhood lead; Uniswap and Kraken face steeper compliance hurdles.
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CryptoSep 23CFTC Flags Prediction Market 'Mention' Contracts as Risky
The CFTC issued a formal warning in September 2026 over prediction market mention contracts. The move follows a fine against a former White House staffer who made $107K trading speech-linked markets.
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CryptoSep 23CFTC Flags Mention Markets as Manipulation Risk
The CFTC issued an advisory this week flagging 'mention market' prediction contracts as carrying heightened manipulation risk. Platforms listing these products now face increased compliance scrutiny.
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CryptoSep 22Coinbase Builds Quantum-Proof Custody for $250B
Coinbase is redesigning custody for ~$250B in assets to survive quantum computing threats. Its system targets cryptographic agility, not a fixed algorithm.
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BreakingCryptoSep 22Binance Takes $100M Circle Stake in Five-Year USDC Deal
Binance acquired a $100M equity stake in Circle and signed a five-year USDC promotion deal. The move could reshape stablecoin flows on the world's largest crypto exchange.
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