Crypto news and market updates

Meanwhile, a Bitcoin-denominated life insurer, has raised $37.5 million led by Bain Capital Crypto, bringing total funding to over $180 million as demand grows for regulated wealth transfer solutions among high-net-worth...

Solana activated faster block production on October 9, reducing slot targets from 400 to 200 milliseconds and increasing network epochs from 48 to approximately 24 hours.

Suspected losses tied to hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger have reached $93.4 million, as onchain investigators and blockchain intelligence firms examine a potential supply chain attack.

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Binance complied with terms of its $4.3 billion 2023 settlement, examining potential Iran-related sanctions violations and account activity flagged by US and Swiss authoritie...

Following the Senate's failure to pass the CLARITY Act, the CFTC stated it will use its existing regulatory powers to establish cryptocurrency market rules rather than wait for new legislation.

Brazil's largest stock exchange B3 intends to launch a tokenized securities platform in the first half of 2027, allowing digital tokens to trade alongside traditional stocks with shared liquidity. Advanced features like ...

Transaction fee burns on Ethereum have offset only 2.07% of newly issued ETH in 2026 through October 9, with the network adding 778,413 ETH to its supply despite destruction mechanisms.

Blockchain.com has applied for regulatory approval to launch prediction markets and cryptocurrency derivatives trading in the United States, joining other digital asset companies seeking to expand into event-based contra...

Publicly traded company Strive reportedly generated sufficient cash from preferred stock activity to purchase 638 Bitcoin this week.

The UK designated crypto payment processors Cryptomus and Heleket and Kyrgyzstani exchange TokenSpot on October 8, citing their roles in illicit financial flows linked to Russia's sanctions evasion networks.