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Tangem says crypto card demand is stronger where access is harder

Tangem says crypto card demand can be stronger where access is harder, as the company expands its self-custodial payment offering through Visa.

WLFI plans USD1 payments for online businesses with Mesh partnership

World Liberty Financial outlined plans to bring USD1 to major online platforms, and Mesh announced a payments partnership scheduled to roll out this quarter.

Hyperliquid CEO says Wall Street wealth model unsustainable for most

Hyperliquid's CEO claims early Wall Street wealth-creation opportunities remain inaccessible to retail participants, and says Hyperliquid's perpetual contracts aim to democratize access.

BingX exec says wealthy investors hold Bitcoin longer term

BingX strategy chief Kevin Lee says wealthy investors are taking a longer-term approach to Bitcoin, while family-office crypto exposure remains limited.

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Tom Lee says Bitmine will stop buying Ether at 5% of supply

Tom Lee said Bitmine will stop accumulating Ether once it owns 5% of the token's supply, ending a buying streak that made it the world's largest Ethereum treasury. Posts report the company held 6,016,414 ETH as of Oct. 4 and is roughly 100,000 ETH from the cap.

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Russia registers first crypto exchanges and custodians under new law

Cointelegraph reports that Russia registered its first crypto exchanges and custodians under a new law, including Sberbank, which plans to launch crypto products on Dec. 1.

DOJ cites Bitcoin Fog ruling against Roman Storm venue challenge

Prosecutors argue a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals court ruling supports their position that Tornado Cash activity in Manhattan established venue for parts of Roman Storm's case in New York. Storm responded on Twitter, noting FinCEN withdrew a proposed mixer rule over concerns it could chill legitimate activity.

US government moves seized BTC and BNB; no sale confirmed

Posts report that US government-linked wallets moved seized bitcoin and BNB, including transfers to Coinbase Prime and unlabeled addresses, with no sale confirmed. The amounts and destinations are attributed to Arkham data and blockchain analysts.

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Kalshi gold markets surpass Ether in contracts and fees

Cointelegraph reports that Kalshi's 15-minute gold markets recorded 542 million contracts and an estimated $5 million in fees in September, surpassing Ether's 318 million contracts and $2.6 million, while Bitcoin remained far ahead.

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Coinbase completes Deribit integration, plans Coinbase Pro relaunch

Coinbase has completed its Deribit integration, creating Coinbase Global Exchange, and plans to relaunch Coinbase Pro by year-end, according to The Block. Cointelegraph reports US institutions will gain access to Deribit's options and perpetual futures through Coinbase, with US retail options expected later this year.

German regulator rejects Bitcoin.de MiCA application, trading remains halted

Cointelegraph reports that Bitcoin.de trading remains halted after a German regulator rejected its MiCA application, with trading largely suspended since June as the operator awaited authorization.

Abstract to shut down after tens of millions in losses

Cointelegraph reports that Abstract, backed by Pudgy Penguins, will shut down after losing tens of millions. Igloo CEO Luca Netz said the company funded Abstract for 18 months but it failed to find product-market fit.

Russia's digital ruble accounts reportedly top 220K in first month

Cointelegraph reports that Russia's digital ruble accounts exceeded 220,000 in the first month, nearly four times the central bank's forecast, amid BRICS exploration of linking digital currencies for cross-border trade.

Bill targeting US lawmaker bets on own elections won't be addressed before midterms

Cointelegraph reports that the No Betting on Your Own Race Act aims to stop US lawmakers from betting on their own elections, and that it will not be addressed before the 2026 midterms because Congress is on recess until after the election.

Conduit sues Tether over $2.76M USDT freeze

Conduit is suing Tether in NY federal court, alleging Tether froze $2.76 million of its USDT for over a year without explanation. Conduit seeks a court order restoring access to its treasury wallet, saying the freeze is tied to a Brazilian investigation it has no connection to.

Survey: Affluent investors increasing crypto exposure despite cautious advisers

A Cointelegraph report on a survey says most affluent investors across seven countries own and are increasing their crypto holdings, while financial advisers remain overly cautious about digital assets.

Bitcoin rises toward $87K as US equities hit record highs

Cointelegraph reports Bitcoin grinding toward $87K while US equities reached new record highs, with price action capped by overhead ask liquidity.

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Securitize stock rises 8% on LG CNS partnership amid South Korea tokenization push

Cointelegraph reports that Securitize stock jumped 8% amid a South Korea tokenization push, citing an LG CNS partnership and upcoming Seoul rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds beginning February 2027.

Winklevoss group files for spot Zcash ETF with 0.25% fee

Winklevoss Asset Services filed for a spot Zcash ETF under ticker WINK with Gemini as custodian and a 0.25% fee, according to The Block. Other outlets report the fund would hold ZEC directly and trade on Nasdaq, with Winklevoss Capital affiliates indicating interest in up to $100 million of shares.

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ECB policymaker warns of fragmentation without digital euro

An ECB executive board member said the potential introduction of a digital euro would not take over the role of banks but would ensure they have a role in the EU's monetary system, warning of fragmentation without it.

Ripple Prime to provide prime brokerage services to Brevan Howard

The Block and Cointelegraph report that Ripple Prime will provide prime brokerage, clearing and financing to Brevan Howard, expanding an existing relationship. Cointelegraph states the services cover funds managed by the $35 billion alternative investment manager.

UK names six banks to lead first digital gilt pilot

Two newswires report that the UK has named six banks to lead a pilot for its first digitally native government bond, called DIGIT. The pilot will test distributed ledger technology and onchain settlement, with issuance expected by the first quarter of 2027.

OKX raises capital at $25B valuation

Cointelegraph reports that OKX raised an undisclosed amount at a $25 billion valuation, as an extension of a March investment round led by the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange.

Raoul Pal says capital rotating back to crypto from AI

Real Vision founder Raoul Pal claims a pause in the AI stock rally could help crypto attract capital, and that AI agents are likely to boost Ethereum and Solana adoption.

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Arbitrum adopts Paxos USDG stablecoin with 100M ARB incentive proposal

Arbitrum has adopted Paxos-issued USDG as its ecosystem dollar, with the stablecoin now live on Arbitrum One, according to CoinDesk, The Defiant and Cointelegraph. A same-day proposal asks ArbitrumDAO to add 100 million ARB to an incentive program.

Cuomo says US crypto rules need bipartisan legislation to survive midterms

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo argues that US crypto rules could be vulnerable to political change after the midterms and that Congress needs to pass durable, bipartisan legislation.

Polymarket begins Protocol V2 rollout with new contracts

The Block reports Polymarket rolled out Protocol V2, replacing its legacy Gnosis-based setup with a single ERC-1155 positions contract and pUSD collateral. Cointelegraph reports the V2 rollout begins ahead of a planned November transition for new prediction markets, with existing positions remaining on the current system.

Hong Kong regulators reaffirm end-2026 deadline for crypto licensing bill

Hong Kong officials are maintaining an end-2026 deadline for a crypto licensing bill, according to Cointelegraph. Regulators plan a licensing regime covering digital asset trading, custody, advisory and management services.

Binance BTC outflows hit highest since mid-2023 as whales deposit stablecoins

Cointelegraph reports that Binance BTC reserves fell by nearly 40,000 coins since Sept. 20, with whales returning stablecoin capital to exchange wallets.

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Ondo launches tokenized private-market notes with pre-IPO AI exposure

Ondo Finance launched a private-markets platform offering tokenized notes, with the first tied to a pre-IPO artificial intelligence company, according to The Block, The Defiant and Cointelegraph.