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Ledger Confirms Hardware Implant in Reseller Units, MediaMarkt Suspends Sales
Ledger has confirmed that certain hardware wallet units sold by the reseller CryptoBilis contained a malicious hardware implant designed to steal recovery phrases. This discovery has led to MediaMarkt suspending sales of Ledger products in
Oct 13, 2026
UK High Court Rules Chinese Law Governs Claims on Seized Bitcoin
A UK High Court judge has ruled that Chinese law will apply to claims made by victims regarding 61,000 bitcoin seized by the Metropolitan Police. This decision could impact the ownership outcome of the approximately $5 billion in cryptocurr
Oct 13, 2026
DeFi Development Increases Solana Holdings Amid Record Stock Performance
DeFi Development (DFDV), a Nasdaq-listed firm, has continued to expand its Solana (SOL) treasury, now holding approximately 2.59 million SOL. This increase occurred as the company's CHAD preferred stock reached record highs.
Oct 13, 2026
Meta Introduces Muse Wonder AI Models, Claims Rivalry with OpenAI and Anthropic
Meta has unveiled its new Muse Wonder AI models, with company co-founder Mark Zuckerberg stating they represent progress toward "personal superintelligence." Claims suggest the models outperform certain competitors in specific benchmarks, t
Oct 13, 2026
Blur NFT Marketplace Announces Website Closure Amidst Volume Decline
Blur, a prominent Ethereum NFT marketplace, is scheduled to close its website on November 12, following a significant reduction in trading volume from its peak earlier in 2023. The platform's royalty and token reward policies have been a su
Oct 13, 2026
Bitcoin Whale Awakens After Four Years, Moves $378 Million in BTC
A Bitcoin wallet, dormant since March 2020, recently moved approximately $378 million worth of BTC. The wallet initially received 4,582 BTC just prior to the significant market downturn of March 2020.
Oct 13, 2026
Bitcoin Price Drop Triggers Over $770 Million in Crypto Liquidations
Bitcoin experienced a significant price decline, falling below $82,000, which contributed to over $770 million in crypto liquidations, predominantly long positions. This movement occurred amidst a firm dollar and concerns over spot ETF outf
Oct 13, 2026
Ledger Confirms Unauthorized Hardware Implant in Device Linked to CryptoBilis Reseller
Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in at least one device sold by CryptoBilis, a Southeast Asian reseller. The incident is reportedly isolated to this reseller, with Ledger's internal systems
Oct 12, 2026
South Korean Bank Reportedly Launches Bitcoin-Backed Business Loans
A South Korean bank has reportedly introduced business loans collateralized by Bitcoin, utilizing a third-party custodian for the digital asset. This development marks a new integration of cryptocurrency into traditional financial products
Oct 12, 2026
Global Financial Watchdog Urges Cross-Border Stablecoin Crisis Planning Ahead of G20
A global financial watchdog has highlighted the risks posed by stablecoins, particularly in cross-border scenarios, and the potential for AI-related cybersecurity threats. The body is urging G20 policymakers to support enhanced safeguards.
Oct 12, 2026
Strategy's Bitcoin Holdings Reach 848,250 BTC After Recent Acquisition
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, has increased its Bitcoin reserves by 250 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 848,250 BTC. The latest acquisition was valued at $21.5 million and maintains the company's substantial cash reserves.
Oct 12, 2026
Strategy Acquires Additional Bitcoin and Executes Share Buyback Program
Strategy recently purchased $21.5 million in Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 848,250 BTC. This follows a substantial buyback of STRC preferred stock totaling $192 million.
Oct 12, 2026
Bitmine Increases Ethereum Holdings, Staking Majority of Its ETH Treasury
Bitmine (BMNR) recently acquired 12,532 ETH, bringing its total Ethereum treasury to 6.03 million tokens, representing 4.9% of the total supply. The company currently has 84% of its ETH staked.
Oct 12, 2026
Evernorth's XRP Treasury Debuts on Nasdaq, Shares Rise 5%
Evernorth, a new digital asset treasury focused solely on XRP, saw its shares increase by 5% on its Nasdaq debut. The company plans to deploy its 473 million XRP holdings through various yield-generating strategies.
Oct 12, 2026
Standard Chartered Offers Custody for Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin on XRP Ledger
Standard Chartered has initiated custody services for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, built on the XRP Ledger. The bank is also developing a framework to enable RLUSD to serve as collateral for LMAX Group products.
Oct 12, 2026
XRP Ledger Patches Flaw Capable of Minting 18 Trillion Tokens
The XRP Ledger recently addressed a long-standing vulnerability that could have allowed for the creation of new XRP tokens without proper funding. Researchers demonstrated the flaw, leading to an immediate software update.
Oct 11, 2026
XRP ETFs Continue Inflow Streak Amid Broader Crypto Fund Outflows
XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streak to 13 weeks, contrasting with significant outflows from Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana funds in the week ending October 9. This shift follows a period of sustained inflows for som
Oct 11, 2026
Meanwhile, Bitcoin Life Insurer, Secures $37.5 Million in Funding Round
Meanwhile, a Bermuda-based life insurer operating on Bitcoin, has completed a $37.5 million funding round. The investment comes amidst growing international demand for its Bitcoin-denominated policies.
Oct 11, 2026