Stablecoins Are Quietly Becoming Business Infrastructure, NOWPayments Data Shows
Reading Time: 5 minutesTallinn, Estonia, 8th October 2026, Chainwire
Samsung to add USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSamsung plans to add USDC transfers to Samsung Wallet for eligible Galaxy users in the US, allowing them to send stablecoins across borders without using a separate crypto app.
Russia registers first crypto exchanges and custodians under new rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia has registered its first cryptocurrency exchange operators and custodians under regulations that took effect on 1 September.
Zcash ETF’s $1 billion haul signals broader shift in crypto funds, Grayscale says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe growing range of crypto ETFs is pushing the market beyond Bitcoin and Ether, with issuers becoming more selective about which digital assets can attract enough investor demand, according to […]
Coinbase connects US traders to Deribit’s global derivatives markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has completed its integration of Deribit, giving eligible US customers a regulated route into the exchange’s global market for crypto options and perpetual futures.
OKX raises fresh funding at $25 billion valuation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange OKX has raised fresh funding from existing investors at a valuation of $25 billion, although it did not disclose the size of the round.
ECB warns digital euro alternatives could fragment European payments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEuropean Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Piero Cipollone has warned that Europe could face greater fragmentation in digital payments without a pan-European digital euro.
Hong Kong reaffirms 2026 deadline for broader crypto licensing rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong plans to introduce legislation by the end of 2026 to create licensing regimes for a wider range of digital asset services.
Winklevoss-backed fund seeks Nasdaq listing for Zcash ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Zcash ETF backed by the Winklevoss family has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking to list the fund on Nasdaq under the ticker WINK.
New Generation of Crypto Miners Released by ASICID
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong, Hong Kong, 6th October 2026, Chainwire
Crypto group defends OCC charters for crypto firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) has defended the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) against a lawsuit challenging national trust charters for crypto firms.
Metaplanet increases Bitcoin holdings to 44,000 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC for ¥124.7 billion ($790 million) in Q3 before buying 11,000 BTC for ¥149.9 billion ($950 million).
FinCEN drops proposed crypto mixing rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has withdrawn its 2023 proposal targeting crypto mixing, saying it could have a “chilling effect on legitimate activity”.
CFTC proposes federal framework for crypto trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed a new framework for crypto trading platforms after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act.
Changer+ Launches Stablecoin-First Self-Custodial Wallet to Make Stablecoins Easier to Use
Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore, Singapore, 6th October 2026, Chainwire
US community banks challenge OCC rules for crypto firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA US community banking group has taken the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to court over its approach to crypto firms seeking national trust bank charters.
Zcash group steps up lobbying in Washington
Reading Time: < 1 minuteZcash advocacy group Pretty Good Policy for Zcash (PGPZ) has registered as a federal lobbyist in the US, targeting legislation affecting the digital asset industry.
OKX and ICE seek SEC approval for tokenised stock venue
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are moving ahead with plans for a platform offering tokenised US equities.
Circle calls for changes to MiCA stablecoin reserve rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle has called on the European Commission to change MiCA rules requiring stablecoin issuers to hold part of their reserves in bank deposits.
South Korea proposes rules for tokenised securities ahead of 2027 rollout
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has proposed new rules for issuing and trading tokenised securities.
Hyperliquid and Circle seek changes to EU crypto rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hyperliquid Policy Center has urged the European Commission to classify crypto perpetual futures as derivatives under MiFID II.
SEC proposes new crypto custody rules for advisers and funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules that would expand how investment advisers and regulated funds can custody crypto assets.
Bitcoin ETFs attract $2.65 billion in September
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.65 billion in net inflows in September, their second-highest monthly total since October 2025.
Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs Announces Launch of More Than 400 ATMs Nationwide
Reading Time: 4 minutesLas Vegas, NV, 1st October 2026, Chainwire
September crypto hacks push 2026 losses above $766 million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto hacks and exploits caused more than $766 million in losses in September, making it the costliest month for crypto security incidents this year.
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