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Polymarket Deploys Protocol V2 Upgrade Featuring ERC-1155 and pUSD Collateral
Polymarket has launched its Protocol V2 upgrade, shifting from a Gnosis-based system to a single ERC-1155 positions contract and introducing pUSD as collateral. Users with existing bets will need to approve actions, as their positions will
Oct 7, 2026
Bitmine Nears 5% Ethereum Ownership Cap, Anticipates End to ETH Purchases
Bitmine is approaching its self-imposed 5% cap on Ethereum holdings, signaling an imminent halt to its token purchases. This development marks the conclusion of an accumulation period that positioned Bitmine as the world's largest Ethereum
Oct 7, 2026
Europol Highlights Quantum Threat to Crypto Wallets, Urges Immediate Mitigation
Europol has issued a warning regarding the vulnerability of exposed private keys to quantum attacks, urging crypto developers, exchanges, and users to begin post-quantum migrations. Separately, a financial expert noted that banks require sp
Oct 7, 2026
Robinhood Adds Bitcoin to Corporate Balance Sheet
Robinhood has acquired $25 million worth of Bitcoin for its corporate balance sheet, marking its first such holding. A senior vice president indicated this purchase reinforces the company's commitment to the crypto sector.
Oct 7, 2026
Ripple Prime to Offer Brokerage, Clearing, and Financing to Brevan Howard Funds
Ripple's institutional platform, Ripple Prime, will provide prime brokerage, clearing, and financing services to funds managed by alternative investment firm Brevan Howard. This expansion builds upon a previous investment relationship betwe
Oct 7, 2026
OKX Secures Investments from Circle, Ripple, and Standard Chartered Venture Arm
Crypto exchange OKX has broadened its strategic investor base, securing backing from stablecoin issuer Circle, blockchain firm Ripple, and Standard Chartered's venture capital arm. This move supports OKX's ambitions to expand beyond its cor
Oct 7, 2026
Payments Firm Sues Tether Over Frozen Stablecoin Funds
A payments firm has filed a lawsuit against Tether in New York federal court, alleging the stablecoin issuer froze $2.76 million in USDT for over a year. The firm claims Tether initiated the freeze unilaterally due to a Brazilian investigat
Oct 7, 2026
Bitcoin Price Briefly Dips Below $84,000 Amid Long Position Liquidations
Bitcoin experienced a brief price dip, falling below the $84,000 mark. This movement coincided with significant liquidations of crypto long positions across the market.
Oct 7, 2026
FinCEN Withdraws Crypto Wallet and Mixer Surveillance Proposals
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has reportedly withdrawn two proposals concerning surveillance of unhosted crypto wallets and crypto mixing services. This decision follows significant industry feedback regarding the propos
Oct 7, 2026
Winklevoss-Backed Group Files for Spot Zcash ETF on Nasdaq
Winklevoss Asset Services has submitted a filing to the SEC for a spot Zcash exchange-traded fund, proposing to list it on Nasdaq under the ticker 'WINK'. Gemini Trust would act as the custodian for the ZEC holdings.
Oct 7, 2026
Pudgy Penguins-Backed Ethereum Layer-2 Abstract Announces Closure
Abstract, an Ethereum layer-2 network supported by Pudgy Penguins, is scheduled to cease operations on December 15. Its CEO cited a lack of product-market fit despite significant funding, with the closure following another recent consumer-f
Oct 7, 2026
OKX and ICE Subsidiary Propose Tokenized US Stock Trading Venue Under SEC Exemption
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX and a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, have notified the SEC of their intent to launch a tokenized securities trading venue. This initiative, operating
Oct 6, 2026
Ondo Finance Introduces Tokenized Exposure to Private Companies, Beginning with AI Sector
Ondo Finance has launched a private-markets platform, offering tokenized notes that provide exposure to private companies. The initial offering is linked to a pre-IPO artificial intelligence firm.
Oct 6, 2026
Adam Iza Sentenced to Six Years for $37 Million Meta Fraud Scheme
Adam Iza received a six-year prison sentence for a $37 million Meta fraud scheme, which will run concurrently with a previous 15-year sentence for an attempted bitcoin robbery. Iza reportedly utilized off-duty Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies
Oct 6, 2026
Arbitrum Integrates Paxos' USDG Stablecoin, Proposes Incentives
Arbitrum has integrated Paxos' USDG stablecoin onto its network, joining the Paxos-led stablecoin group Global Dollar. The Ethereum layer-2 network also proposes 100 million ARB in incentives to support USDG adoption and liquidity.
Oct 6, 2026
OKX Exchange Secures New Capital at Consistent $25 Billion Valuation
OKX exchange has reportedly raised fresh capital in an extension to its March investment round, maintaining a valuation of $25 billion. This new funding includes support from Circle, Ripple, Standard Chartered, and a London hedge fund.
Oct 6, 2026
Strategy's Latest Bitcoin Acquisition and Portfolio Value Update
Strategy acquired 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million, marking its smallest positive purchase in 2026. The company's total Bitcoin holdings now exceed 848,000 BTC.
Oct 6, 2026
SEC Approves 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds for U.S. Exchange Listing
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a Cboe rule change, enabling six Volatility Shares funds, including those tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum, to list on a U.S. exchange. These funds are designed to triple the daily
Oct 6, 2026