Crypto News — October 14, 2026

Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme to integrate regulated US payment services into its Open Money Stack platform.

Polygon Labs has completed the acquisition of Coinme, gaining access to 48 US states and 6,000 crypto ATMs set for shutdown.

Ripple partners with Meritz Securities to explore digital asset custody and tokenization in South Korea's evolving regulatory landscape.

BingX EU has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Austria's Financial Market Authority, paving the way for regulated operations across the European Economic Area.

The Philippine crypto exchange refutes reports of license revocation by the central bank amid allegations of offshore gambling transactions.

Perpetuals.com aims to launch tokenized U.S. equities trading with 24/7 access and blockchain settlement.

The CEO of prediction market platform Kalshi argues that state-led regulation could push the industry out of the US.

Chainalysis warns that France's proposed 31.4% tax on stablecoin conversions could drive investors to unregulated platforms.

Qivalis gains Dutch Electronic Money Institution license, paving the way for a euro-pegged stablecoin issuance.

The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Ratepayer Protection Act, leaving questions about funding for power grid upgrades crucial for the digital economy.

Perpetuals.com aims to launch a tokenized stock trading platform in the U.S., following a similar move by OKX and ICE.

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Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme, gaining access to regulated payment services across 48 US states and integrating four payment companies into its Open Money Stack.

Traders are exploring alternative crypto futures platforms as KuCoin faces regulatory challenges.

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South Korea's FIU has won approval to block access to 27 unregistered crypto websites, including KuCoin and MEXC.

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Coinbase joins a multi-agency operation targeting West African scam networks, focusing on fund tracing and intelligence sharing.

Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has gained approval to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions, signaling growing crypto integration in the country's financial system.

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The upcoming SNGS 2026 will bring together industry leaders to discuss key regulatory developments in the gaming sector.

Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has been added to the Bank of Russia's crypto exchange register, expanding its crypto services offering.

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The Philippine central bank is reportedly investigating Coins.ph for alleged connections to offshore gambling firms.

NEAR Protocol celebrates six years on mainnet amid focus on key price support and resistance levels.

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AI-driven price forecasts suggest Shiba Inu could reach $0.0001 by the end of 2026 despite recent market downturns.

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Cryptopolitan and CoinCodex provide contrasting long-term outlooks for Dogecoin's price trajectory.

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Analysts predict significant long-term growth for ZEC, with projections reaching up to $8,200 by 2032.

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Bonk (BONK), a Solana-based meme coin, is subject to long-term price predictions despite market volatility.

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Nasdaq-listed Evernorth is activating its 473 million XRP treasury through partnerships with Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitgo.

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Analysts offer contrasting forecasts on XRP's potential price trajectory and timeline to reach $11.

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Crypto analyst The Modern Investor projects ADA's potential price trajectory if Bitcoin reaches $295,000.

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XRP price rebounded after Standard Chartered announced support for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin in Dubai.

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Pi Network's PI token continues to trade below $0.0800 despite recent efforts to integrate stablecoins and expand ecosystem utility.

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Binance will facilitate the upcoming IoTeX (IOTX) network upgrade and hard fork, while other exchanges consider delisting related assets.

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NEAR's futures open interest reached an all-time high of $1.92 billion on October 12, driven by speculative interest and AI-related token rotation.

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Sui's blockchain infrastructure is being positioned for an AI-driven economic paradigm shift.

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Optimism (OP) emerged as the top gainer with a 10.60% price increase while Bitcoin saw a minor decline of 0.25%.

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Uniswap v4 has processed over $44 billion in trading volume over 30 days, representing nearly half of the protocol's total activity.

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Chainlink's total transaction value has exceeded $36.42 trillion as its oracle services and institutional partnerships expand across key crypto sectors.

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Polymarket's founder has reignited discussions about a potential token launch, though no concrete plans have been announced.

Starknet's TVL surges while its bridge's reliance on elliptic-curve cryptography raises concerns.

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Polymarket's potential IPO and token launch plans emerge as the prediction market platform's valuation surpasses $20 billion.

Safe Wallet now offers CoinShares-designed stablecoin yield strategies through its Earn widget while maintaining self-custody.

Robinhood's blockchain has reached a major milestone, outpacing Coinbase's Base network in recent trading activity.

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Starknet introduces Shadow Accounts to separate user identities from DeFi activities while maintaining on-chain transaction visibility.

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Analyst Fthegurus maintains his $100 silver price ceiling for 2026 despite recent market fluctuations.

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Canada has emerged as the top G7 country for peer-to-peer crypto transactions, driven by a surge in remittances to Asia.

Bloomberg Intelligence warns Bitcoin is increasingly acting as a 'stock-market puppet' amid rising correlation with U.S. equities.

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September CPI data shows higher-than-expected inflation, prompting market volatility and speculation about future Fed policy.

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HTX celebrates its 13th anniversary with a strong Q3 performance, highlighted by nearly $6B in TradFi trading volume and global user engagement.

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Bitcoin surged to $84,000 following the release of US inflation data before retreating to $81,964.

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Metaplanet and Strategy are restructuring their debt and focusing on share buybacks, reducing reliance on Bitcoin-backed loans.

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Ethereum has emerged as the most favored cryptocurrency in recent social sentiment data, while Bitcoin and XRP show declining optimism.

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A7 International enables businesses to pay invoices with digital assets while recipients receive standard bank transfers, expanding international settlement options.

OpenAI's ChatGPT, prompted by Sam Altman, forecasts a potential Bitcoin price of $1.8 million by 2027, though current market conditions show volatility.

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Michael Saylor anticipates Bitcoin surpassing $100,000, citing regulatory advancements and banking adoption as key drivers.

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CryptoQuant reports bullish signals across multiple on-chain metrics as Bitcoin experiences a significant price surge.

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CryptoQuant reports a significant reversal in Bitcoin whale behavior, with holdings reaching their highest level since November 2025.

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Binance Pool will cease operations, prompting miners to seek alternative solutions before the deadline.

Ledger has instructed resellers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to remove its hardware wallets from shelves due to potential tampering issues.

The Japanese Bitcoin firm plans a ¥60 billion share buyback funded by zero-coupon convertible bonds while managing its Bitcoin-backed debt.

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The Japanese Bitcoin firm aims to refinance secured loans and repurchase shares through a new zero-interest convertible bond issuance.

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Michael Saylor claims Bitcoin's new bull run has begun, while Peter Schiff expresses surprise at its resilience near $85K.

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Chainalysis reports a dramatic increase in AI-related crypto transactions, with U.S. dominance and small payment sizes characterizing the trend.

Solana's upcoming Alpenglow protocol upgrade seeks to drastically reduce transaction finality time while overhauling its consensus mechanism.

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The upgrade aims to drastically reduce transaction finality time and overhaul the network's consensus mechanism.

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Honeywell Technologies' new AI platform Forge Cognition aims to revolutionize building maintenance and energy efficiency.

The arrest of an OpenAI employee and warnings about AI self-replication highlight growing concerns around AI safety and security.

An ancient Ethereum wallet transferred 6,369 ETH to Kraken, realizing a 17,786% gain since its initial $14 per token purchase.

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Interactive Brokers now offers Ethereum staking services to eligible clients through its platform, powered by crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash.

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Analysts project Ethereum could reach $5,000 by 2032 amid bullish long-term predictions.

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Optimism's OP token jumped nearly 20% after Uniswap announced Unichain's transition to OP Enterprise for production operations.

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Ethereum's price faces resistance at $2,500 due to ETF withdrawals, weak sentiment, and technical barriers.

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European electronics retailer MediaMarkt Saturn and Southeast Asian resellers have stopped selling Ledger hardware wallets following reports of potential tampering.

Trezor is reducing its authorized reseller network after Ledger devices sold through third parties were linked to $102M in suspected theft.

Payward's acquisition of Saldo Bank marks a strategic move into traditional banking services within the EU.

Bybit is evolving from a crypto exchange into a broader financial platform, integrating traditional and digital markets.

The bank has pushed back its $2 trillion stablecoin market projection by two years due to stagnant growth.