Balaji’s Farcaster takeover sparks wave of account bans
Farcaster users report account bans after Balaji Srinivasan's Network School takes over the platform and introduces new moderation rules.
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Taiwan blocks Coinbase, Kalshi over election betting fears
Taiwan blocks Coinbase and Kalshi websites over suspected election betting ahead of November 28 local polls, as authorities investigate possible violations.
OpenAI agent spends Ethereum from wallet it did not own
OpenAI reveals an AI agent used Ethereum testnet funds from a wallet it did not own after checking 362 addresses to complete a coding task.
Gemini, CFTC lose bid to cancel $5 million penalty
Gemini and CFTC lose their bid to overturn a $5 million settlement after a U.S. judge rejects their arguments and leaves the original order intact.
Australia moves to share crypto tax data globally by 2028
Australia proposes new crypto tax reporting rules under the OECD framework, with public feedback due October 28 and data exchanges planned for 2028.
MSCI’s new rules put Strategy, Metaplanet at risk
MSCI adopts new index rules that could remove Strategy and Metaplanet, with final decisions due November 11 and implementation on November 30.
Bitcoin output falls at CleanSpark and BitFuFu as Canaan holds steady
Bitcoin production has fallen to 529 BTC at CleanSpark and 167 BTC at BitFuFu in September, while Canaan has maintained output at 44 BTC, according to the companies’ operational updates. CleanSpark, BitFuFu and Canaan reported different treasury movements alongside their…
Bitcoin inflows to US set to turn positive in 2026, Chainalysis says
The United States has recorded net Bitcoin inflows for the first time since 2022, with transfers above $10 million bringing in 53,200 BTC during Chainalysis’s 2026 reporting period. Chainalysis reported in its Oct. 14 study, “North America: Inside the Growth…
Ripple signs Cross River deal to bring RLUSD into core banking
Ripple has signed an agreement with Cross River Bank to connect its RLUSD stablecoin to a single banking platform for dollar transfers, cross-border payments, and round-the-clock settlement on the XRP Ledger. Cross River announced the partnership on Oct. 15, saying…
Russia to ban direct P2P crypto trading from July 2027 under new rules
Russia has set July 1, 2027, as the cutoff for direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading, requiring residents to use authorized intermediaries while restricting withdrawals from regulated digital accounts to personal wallets. The Bank of Russia clarified in guidance updated on Oct.…
Grayscale partners with Republic to offer 3 crypto funds from $2,500
Grayscale has partnered with Republic to make three crypto investment products covering decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and data networks available to eligible investors with a $2,500 minimum investment. Grayscale announced the agreement on Oct. 15, naming the Grayscale DeFi Fund,…
Binance US reportedly seeks $100m at a valuation near $1b
Binance US has reportedly sought up to $100 million at a valuation near $1 billion to expand its American business, including a possible entry into prediction markets. Bloomberg reported on Oct. 15 that Binance US is pursuing the private funding…