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Coinbase Integrates Deribit, Plans Relaunch of Coinbase Pro for Institutional Access
Coinbase has integrated Deribit's derivatives offerings, aiming to provide US institutions access to options and perpetual futures. This development is part of Coinbase's strategy, which also includes plans to relaunch Coinbase Pro later th
Oct 8, 2026
Hunter Biden Comments on LAPTOP Token, Citing 'Trolling' Intent and Market Maker Issues
Hunter Biden has addressed the LAPTOP token, stating his intention was to 'troll' similar projects. He also called for the market maker to 'buy it all back and burn it' amid reports of thin liquidity and market-maker-linked gains.
Oct 8, 2026
Rep. Hill Criticizes SEC/CFTC Crypto Actions, Calls for Permanent Legislation
Representative French Hill stated that actions by the SEC and CFTC regarding crypto regulation "fall short" of the clarity needed. He emphasized that only permanent legal changes can ensure U.S. leadership in the digital asset space.
Oct 8, 2026
Tether Partners with Kazakhstan's Central Bank to Explore Tenge Stablecoin and Asset Tokenization
Tether has entered an agreement with the National Bank of Kazakhstan to investigate the potential development of a stablecoin pegged to the tenge and a framework for tokenizing real-world assets. This collaboration aims to support Kazakhsta
Oct 8, 2026
US Government Moves Seized Crypto, Raising Questions of Potential Sale
The US government recently transferred a significant amount of seized cryptocurrency to addresses identified as likely belonging to Coinbase Prime. This movement, totaling over $100 million in Bitcoin and BNB, has prompted speculation regar
Oct 8, 2026
Ethereum Researcher Urges 'Bunker Mode' Crypto Migration Amid AI Threat to Private Keys
An Ethereum researcher has advised crypto users to consider migrating funds to new addresses, citing concerns that advancements in AI mathematics could compromise private-key security sooner than quantum computing.
Oct 8, 2026
SIM Swap Attacks: How Hackers Hijack Your Phone to Steal Crypto
A SIM swap lets a hacker take over your phone number to reset accounts and steal crypto. Learn how the attack works, the warning signs and how to stay safe.
Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read
What Ended Past Crypto Bull Runs? 2013, 2017 and 2021 Compared
What ended past crypto bull runs? Compare the 2013, 2017 and 2021 peaks, the triggers behind each, the patterns they share and lessons for 2026–2027.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is Zcash (ZEC)? How It Works, Use Cases and Risks
What is Zcash? A plain-English guide to ZEC: its origins, how shielded transactions and zk-SNARKs work, supply design, use cases, risks and fake-token checks.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Exchange Risk in a Bull Market: Lessons from Past Cycles
Exchange risk in a bull market explained: what Mt. Gox, Celsius and FTX taught investors, the warning signs to watch and how to limit your exposure.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Consumer Protections When Using Crypto Platforms
Crypto consumer protection explained: what safeguards may apply on exchanges, what deposit insurance usually does not cover, and how to protect yourself.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Airdrops in the Next Bull Run: Opportunities and Traps
Airdrops 2026 guide: how crypto airdrops have worked since 2020, why farming got harder, the costs people forget and how to avoid fake airdrop traps.
Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read
SocialFi Explained
SocialFi combines social media with crypto ownership and payments. Learn how SocialFi apps work, the main models, real examples and the risks to watch.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Prosecutors Apply Bitcoin Fog Venue Ruling to Roman Storm's Tornado Cash Case
Prosecutors are invoking a recent appeals court decision in the Bitcoin Fog case against Roman Storm's efforts to challenge the legal venue for his Tornado Cash charges in New York. Storm, a co-founder of Tornado Cash, has reportedly cited
Oct 7, 2026
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