Crypto News — October 12, 2026

Fairshake-affiliated PACs are spending $2.7 million on US House races to support pro-crypto candidates ahead of the November midterms.

UK authorities are attempting to hold onto £10.6 million in luxury watches and jewelry seized from an individual allegedly connected to the Prince Group.

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WisdomTree's strategic expansion into tokenization highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain-based financial products.

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The UK High Court has made a critical decision regarding the fate of 61,000 Bitcoin seized from a fraudulent scheme, valued at approximately $5 billion.

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The IMF warns that tokenization's benefits could also accelerate financial crises.

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Chinese authorities have launched a criminal investigation into CreditEase and taken compulsory measures against its founder amid repayment issues.

Russia's A7 International will enable international invoice payments using USDT, settled via SWIFT in the required currency.

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A7, a Russian international settlement system, is set to unveil a service enabling USDT payments for foreign invoices settled via SWIFT.

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Europe's MiCA regulations require crypto platforms to phase out non-compliant stablecoins, aiming to strengthen the digital euro landscape.

Singapore Gulf Bank has launched round-the-clock USD payment capabilities through a collaboration with BNY Mellon.

The financial giant is delaying its tokenized stock trading platform while developing infrastructure and assessing market conditions.

China's new national blockchain network aims to modernize the economy while maintaining strict crypto regulations.

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The CFTC aims to regulate event-based prediction markets while explicitly excluding traditional sports betting from its oversight.

Kraken's parent company Payward has secured full market approval from Dubai's VARA, paving the way for a UAE market entry within weeks.

The Financial Stability Board flags stablecoin risks and AI threats, urging stronger safeguards for cross-border financial stability.

Former CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham believes current regulations are adequate for overseeing the crypto market.

Novig's latest ad campaign features actress Sydney Sweeney mocking controversial betting practices in the industry.

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The largest public XRP treasury faced a volatile first day on Nasdaq, with shares closing down despite an initial price spike.

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Gold-backed ETFs attracted $30.7 billion in Q3 2026, marking the highest quarterly inflows on record.

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Evernorth's XRPN stock surged 13% on its Nasdaq debut but quickly gave up early gains amid volatile trading.

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Bitcoin and the broader crypto market experienced a downturn, while DeFi and regulatory developments continue to shape the landscape.

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StoneX has raised its price target for Securitize to $18, citing the company's expansion into blockchain-based securities markets.

Strategy, Bitmine, and DeFi Development have purchased significant amounts of crypto despite recent price declines.

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The convergence of DeFi and traditional stock markets is accelerating, driven by Michael Saylor's strategic initiatives.

UBS's top-rated analyst Timothy Arcuri has unveiled his stock picks for 2027, highlighting key trends in the S&P 500.

Crypto assets have attracted $50 billion in new capital this year, with accelerating ETF and futures activity in Q4.

While most major crypto ETFs faced significant outflows, XRP ETFs attracted $11.31 million in new investments last week.

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Three small bets predicting Katie Zacharia as Trump's press secretary paid out nearly $9,600 after being placed at very low odds.

Crypto exchange Bybit now offers trading in over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs, using USDC stablecoin for transactions.

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Major cryptocurrencies are rebounding after a week of heavy selling pressure, with traders closely watching key technical levels.

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Reserve Rights (RSR) leads today's crypto gains with a 59% increase, while LayerZero (ZRO) is named Coin of the Day amidst a mixed market.

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US spot Solana ETFs saw $24.8M in outflows, ending a 14-week streak of inflows and marking their biggest weekly exit since launch.

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The Floki Inu project seeks to shift power dynamics in the crypto market while navigating a bearish trend.

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Anthropic's AI model predicts Chainlink could reach $150-$250 in a peak bull market by January 2027.

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Polkadot aims to revolutionize blockchain interoperability despite recent price declines.

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XRP price has fallen approximately 4% as the broader crypto market experiences a downturn.

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DOGE transactions can now occur on both native and BEP-20 networks, creating new options and complexities for users.

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Kaspa's founder remains silent as community members debate growing criticism of the project.

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A trader who gained $1 million on Starknet has shifted focus to the JUST (JST) token.

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Hedera's HBAR shows a bullish technical pattern amid Deutsche Bank's integration of its technology stack.

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Ethereum shows signs of recovery after buyers stepped in near a key demand zone, while Quant approaches a potential rally according to analysts.

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SkyAI plans to repurchase up to 95% of its shares and warrants using proceeds from selling half of its Solana holdings.

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The XRP Ledger Foundation has addressed concerns about a recent bug that raised questions about network security and decentralization.

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The Doppler Finance XRP Vault has attracted over $125 million worth of XRP as yield-seeking investors lock up tokens.

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Filecoin's price and trading volume spiked as investors anticipate the upcoming Solstice network upgrade.

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Smarter Web has completed a £10 million share offering for its Bitcoin treasury management services.

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Bitcoin's price stabilizes around $81,300 as investors await CPI data for potential market direction.

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Bitcoin experiences a 6% decline amid broader market volatility and a shift in sentiment to neutral levels.

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Security concerns surrounding hardware wallets are driving increased adoption of multisig setups.

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Bitcoin's price remains volatile ahead of this week's U.S. inflation reports, with key support levels at $82,500 and $80,000.

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Bitcoin's price holds steady above $82,000 despite significant ETF outflows and rising oil prices.

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Analysts are tracking whale holdings, demand recovery, and US election risks as potential indicators of a BTC bottom.

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SWI Group acquires Genesis Digital Assets from FTX bankruptcy and plans to repurpose it for AI and data center operations.

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Bitcoin's price struggles to maintain upward momentum towards $84,000 despite recovering from recent lows.

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Bitcoin's price struggles to break through the $87,000 resistance level despite strong ETF-driven institutional demand.

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The debate over whether Bitcoin has bottomed out in October continues as analysts weigh various indicators.

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Jeonbuk Bank has become the first South Korean financial institution to offer loans collateralized by Bitcoin to corporate clients.

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Bitcoin's price remains below $85,000 despite bullish technical indicators and positive on-chain signals.

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Bitcoin's recovery faces critical tests as U.S. inflation data looms and traders brace for volatility.

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Uniswap is gaining attention as a key platform for trading tokenized assets in the DeFi ecosystem.

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Aave's total value locked (TVL) has declined amid broader market downturns, impacting its price and market cap.

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Aave's latest protocol version has hit a major milestone, reflecting ongoing DeFi adoption.

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Pendle has launched tokenized stocks for Nvidia and Tesla, enabling fixed yield opportunities in DeFi.

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Cyfrin has flagged hidden fields in 1inch's clear signing descriptors as a high-severity issue affecting 13 networks.

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DeFi Development Fund (DFDV) added 22,070 SOL last week, boosting its total holdings to 2.59 million SOL.

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WebitPay's crypto-funded Visa cards aim to bridge digital assets with everyday spending.

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Daily transactions on Robinhood's blockchain have dropped significantly since its launch, signaling a potential slowdown in user engagement.

SWI Group is transforming Genesis Digital Assets' data centers from bitcoin mining to support the AI boom after acquiring majority control.

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Anthropic's experiments show AI models can operate across multiple nodes on inexpensive devices.

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Bitcoin miners are securing AI project financing at varying rates, reflecting differing project risks and market conditions.

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Ripple has responded to a critical software flaw that could have compromised XRP's fixed supply, while the token trades near $1.40 after recent volatility.

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Ethereum treasury firm BitMine has significantly reduced its weekly ETH purchases while maintaining a substantial staking position.

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Bitmine's Ethereum holdings approach 5% of total supply despite BMNR stock falling to $23.85.

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BitMine's strategic Ethereum accumulation, now at 5% of total supply, may create a demand cliff when purchases halt.

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The USDC Treasury has increased its token supply by $250 million to meet growing market demand.

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A7 International, a new service by Russian settlement system A7, will enable cross-border payments using USDT stablecoin.

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A security incident involving Ledger hardware wallets has resulted in a multimillion-dollar theft, with on-chain data showing rapid fund movement.

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Ledger has confirmed the presence of a hidden hardware implant in wallets sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis, prompting an urgent warning to customers.

Users who purchased Ledger devices from reseller CryptoBilis report significant losses, with on-chain data revealing over $86M drained across multiple blockchains.

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KuCoin's major upgrade integrates AI, a unified trading account, and enhanced accessibility features.

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Star Xu emphasizes Hyperliquid's order matching engine prioritizes market makers and offers advantages for long-tail assets.

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Inflation data and Ethereum's developer meeting are key events this week.

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The International Monetary Fund highlights AI infrastructure spending as a key driver of global economic growth, particularly benefiting Asian hardware suppliers.

Ledger acknowledges security issues with devices sold through a Southeast Asian reseller, affecting $93 million in crypto assets.