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01CoinDesk

Robinhood Chain slowdown spreads from fees to trading as transactions fall more than 40%

Daily activity has dropped from 10.8 million transactions to 6.2 million since mid-September even as Robinhood keeps paying network fees on customer swaps.

2026-10-10
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02CoinDesk

XRP Ledger patched decade-old bug that could create billions of dollars in XRP from nothing

Researchers demonstrated how a payment could create spendable XRP without the sender funding it, prompting an emergency software release.

2026-10-10
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03CoinDesk

Visa survey says nearly half of APAC consumers open to using stablecoins by 2031

Visa’s survey of 14,250 people found interest in stablecoin payments is growing, though only 6% of respondents correctly understood how they work.

2026-10-10
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04CoinDesk

U.S. CFTC moves to fold event contracts into swaps regulations as legal fight rages

The derivatives regulator is proposing a formal rule to include certain contracts traded on platforms like Kalshi's as swaps that require the agency's oversight.

2026-10-09
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05Cointelegraph

US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent

The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.

2026-10-09
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06Cointelegraph

New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement

The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries.

2026-10-09
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07Decrypt

OpenAI and Anthropic Are Quietly Rehearsing for the Day After an AI Catastrophe

Executives are war-gaming the political fallout of a major AI-driven cyberattack and preparing to brief Congress fast if and when necessary.

2026-10-09
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08Cointelegraph

THORChain exec accuses Tether of temporarily freezing USDT vaults

Chad Barraford, technical co-founder of the network, said that the funds were frozen and then unfrozen without explanation.

2026-10-09
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09Decrypt

Senate Democrat Presses Cantor Fitzgerald on Tether Ties and Lutnick Family Profits

Sen. Richard Blumenthal wants Cantor Fitzgerald to open its records on Tether and on how much Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's family has earned from its business deal.

2026-10-09
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10Cointelegraph

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

2026-10-09
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11CoinDesk

Robinhood Chain considers technology that gives paying traders priority

Arbitrum recently replaced its Timeboost transaction-ordering system with a new model called Priority Gas Auctions.

2026-10-09
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12Decrypt

Blockchain.com Seeks Approval for US Prediction Markets and Crypto Derivatives

The crypto platform filed for designated contract market and futures commission merchant licenses, which would let it run its own regulated event-contract venue instead of relying on overseas partners.

2026-10-09
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13Decrypt

Bitcoin Rebounds After Rough Week, But Traders Are Pricing In More Downside

Bitcoin bounced after dipping to around $80,000. Traders are placing increasingly high odds BTC slips further before October is over.

2026-10-09
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14Cointelegraph

HSBC, Ant Digital test AI-agent payments using tokenized deposits

The technical trial showed how AI agents could discover services and make micropayments using HSBC’s tokenized deposits, with real-time settlement and risk checks.

2026-10-09
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15Cointelegraph

Ledger investigates fund losses linked to Southeast Asian reseller, warns users

Hardware wallet maker Ledger probes losses tied to reseller CryptoBilis, as researchers separately estimate more than $72 million to $86 million in suspected crypto thefts.

2026-10-09
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16Decrypt

Ethereum L2 Starknet Jumps 20% After Saying It Wants to Become an L1

Starknet is "actively considering" becoming its own blockchain, a move it says would make it the first fully quantum-resistant network by 2027.

2026-10-09
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17Cointelegraph

Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC

The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases.

2026-10-09
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18Decrypt

DWF Labs Subsidiaries Sue BitGo for $141 Million Over Early Token Sales

The DWF Labs-linked firms allege in London’s High Court that BitGo sold discounted Falcon Finance and ESPORTS tokens roughly two months before their lock-up expired, cratering the value of their remaining holdings.

2026-10-09
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