Cryptocurrency

Charles Schwab, Visa, and Coinbase have announced major expansions integrating digital assets into traditional finance, while the IMF warns of lingering liquidity risks.

A crypto scammer lost 4.8 million dollars in Bitcoin after using tampered Ledger hardware wallets. The incident highlights a broader supply chain breach involving 103.4 million dollars stolen globally.

Google (Alphabet) unveiled a quantum computing breakthrough using the Willow processor, reducing error rates by 40% via Magic State Cultivation and reigniting debates on crypto security.

Cryptocurrency markets showed a negative trend as Bitcoin traded at $81,246. Meanwhile, viral social media posts predicting Bitcoin at $145,000 face skepticism due to lack of verification.

Sharjah police in the UAE dismantled four international criminal networks laundering $2.4 billion via crypto, arresting 33 suspects and foiling a kidnapping plot.

A viral 4chan crypto prediction targeting $145,000 for Bitcoin in October 2026 faces heavy skepticism due to unverified origins, altered data, and mathematical flaws.

Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI dismantled a massive crypto scam targeting Russian speakers in the US, seizing 112 servers and shutting down 241 fraudulent websites.

The European Banking Authority has classified Circle's USDC as a significant electronic money token under MiCA rules, making it the first EU stablecoin with this status. While granting regulatory legitimacy, the decision imposes strict reserve requirements.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts Ethereum could hit $100,000 to $200,000 amid potential AI market shocks, while recent chip stock drops spark massive crypto liquidations.

American crypto entrepreneur Richard Heart was arrested in Istanbul acting on an international warrant from Finland over tax evasion, causing turmoil in his associated digital tokens.

Bitcoin hovers around $83,400 amid market volatility and declining institutional inflows, while Asian tech stocks face steep drops over AI valuation concerns.

Russia has authorized state-owned Sberbank to offer crypto trading and custody for foreign trade, aiming to bypass Western sanctions. Simultaneously, Moscow imposes strict caps on retail investors and bans private P2P transactions.

Binance has launched Binance AI globally for English interface users, offering personalized trading tools, automated portfolio summaries, and voice market alerts free of charge.

Bitwise is shutting down its Dogecoin ETF, traded under ticker BWOW, after failing to attract meaningful demand and managing just $726,000 in assets by October 2026.

South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank became the first in the nation to offer corporate loans backed by Bitcoin. Enabled by new legal frameworks, the service provides liquidity to businesses without requiring asset sales.

Aníbal Alexander Canelón Agüira, known as "Prometheus," was indicted in the US for developing Ploutus-D malware used in ATM jackpotting attacks linked to the Tren de Aragua cartel.

France reports a surge in crypto-related violent crimes in 2026, with authorities noting dozens of kidnappings, extortions, and robberies targeting digital asset holders and their families.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to seize $1 billion in crypto tied to Iran, highlighting efforts to target financial networks and isolate Tehran economically.

An Ashdod resident was arrested for allegedly failing to report $13 million in crypto trading income. Tax authorities used Binance exchange data and blockchain tracking in the ongoing probe.

Leading cryptocurrencies experienced a negative trend this week, led by Bitcoin dropping to $82,534.2 and Ethereum falling by 9.19% to $2,492.49.

Turkish authorities arrested numerous suspects, including nine Israelis, in a massive 3 billion dollar financial fraud crackdown marked by political rhetoric from President Erdogan.

Bank Leumi CEO Hanan Friedman engaged with users on X to gather feedback, announcing upcoming crypto trading services and responding to customer complaints about fees and service.

NEAR Intents suffered a $3.8 million cyberattack, but the CEO identified the attacker, leading to a full refund within 48 hours. Meanwhile, a new crypto ETF launched and NEAR prices recovered.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT spent $349,700 in an undercover operation to infiltrate a North Korea-linked Lazarus Group money laundering network following the massive Bybit hack.

The Bank of Israel has finalized new crypto banking guidelines effective May 2027, abolishing the automatic 100,000 shekel threshold for source-of-funds checks and shifting to a risk-based approach.

AI-generated social media influencers like Jean Philanthrope are taking TikTok and Instagram by storm, accumulating millions of views while quietly promoting volatile meme cryptocurrencies.

The criminal trial of 27-year-old Aiden Pleterski, known as the "Crypto King," has opened in Toronto on fraud and money laundering charges, with the defendant unexpectedly representing himself in court.

Cryptocurrency markets faced heavy losses as Bitcoin dropped to $83,614 and Ethereum fell over 5%. Dollar-pegged stablecoins remained stable amid the broader market downturn.

Conduit Technology is suing USDT issuer Tether in a New York federal court, demanding the release of $2.76 million in frozen funds and damages over an allegedly improper asset freeze.

A joint police and Tax Authority probe led to the arrest of a resident over tens of millions in undeclared digital currency trading, tax evasion, and money laundering.

Strategy purchased 334 additional Bitcoins for $28.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 848,000 coins with an estimated paper profit of $9 billion.

China's Ministry of State Security warns that cryptocurrencies are used for espionage and security threats, while Singapore's crypto activity surged by 55.4% to $284 billion.

US rate expectations shift as soft jobs data takes an October hike off the table. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv markets face geopolitical headwinds and high financing costs.

The crypto market remains stable as Bitcoin trades around $85,270 and investors await monetary easing catalysts amidst high global interest rates and soaring stablecoin reserves.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong projects Bitcoin could reach $400,000 by 2030, driven by the four-year halving cycle and growing institutional adoption.

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $102.7 million in net inflows on the first day of October, rebounding from previous outflows and bringing total assets to $109.3 billion.

Donald Trump faces growing backlash from young cryptocurrency investors and voters as digital asset values crash, raising concerns over family business ventures and profitability.

Stablecoins are transforming global payments and threatening banking stability by enabling rapid capital flight during financial crises, forcing traditional banks to adapt.

A British businessman in Solihull was brutally beaten with hammers by masked intruders targeting his cryptocurrency holdings, while his pregnant wife was held down.

DogeOS has launched a public testnet introducing Ethereum-compatible smart contracts and ZK-rollups to Dogecoin, aiming to expand utility beyond basic payments.

A sharp rise in altcoin deposits on crypto exchanges signals potential selling pressure, even as capital begins shifting from Bitcoin toward specific sectors like DeFi and AI.

Yaron Gindi, president of the Tax Consultants Chamber, warns that crypto regulations and housing bureaucracy threaten the economy, calling for urgent reforms.

French authorities are investigating a French-Russian citizen over alleged cryptocurrency manipulation involving Verasity and the purchase of millions in Dubai real estate.

A U.S. Senate report reveals that Iran heavily utilized Tether's USDT stablecoin to bypass sanctions and fund proxy groups like Hezbollah through shadow banking.

Cryptocurrency markets tumbled as Bitcoin traded at $83,076 and Ethereum dropped to $2,667. The downturn reflects a classic Risk-Off sentiment driven by US monetary tightening expectations and macro data uncertainty.

A new Solana memecoin named PIGGYBANK has reached a multi-billion dollar market cap, trading alongside JTO tokens while highlighting extreme volatility and community-driven features.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has released a 2030 roadmap to transform the network into a cryptographic world computer, aiming to slash block times and phase out legacy blockchain structures.

The Israel Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3 Companies Forum launched 'Israel Chooses Crypto' to demand digital asset reform, citing a KPMG study showing 120 billion shekels in potential economic growth.

Popular crypto exchange Bitget suffered a massive $351.6 million hack from its hot wallets. CEO Gracy Chen assured that user funds are safe and covered by the platform's protection fund.

Federal authorities in Missouri charge a 37-year-old Vietnamese national with a massive $16 million crypto scam and money laundering operation utilizing the pig butchering method.