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Bitget Plans Thailand Entry Through Acquisition of GMO’s Licensed Crypto Exchange
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 20, 2026

Bitget Plans Thailand Entry Through Acquisition of GMO’s Licensed Crypto Exchange

Bitget plans to enter Thailand by acquiring GMO-Z.com Cryptonomics, pending regulatory approval, as the exchange’s sale follows years of losses.

Tron Leads Ethereum and Solana in 30-Day Chain Revenue
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 20, 2026

Tron Leads Ethereum and Solana in 30-Day Chain Revenue

DefiLlama puts Tron’s 30-day chain revenue at $23.4 million, ahead of Ethereum and Solana combined, though the metric has limits.

Ripple Prime Launches Nonstop Swaps Across Stocks and Commodities, Virtu on Board
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 16, 2026

Ripple Prime Launches Nonstop Swaps Across Stocks and Commodities, Virtu on Board

Ripple Prime's new 24/7 swap feature allows institutions to trade stocks, commodities, and currencies, enhancing market access for clients like Virtu.

Zcash Co-Founder Stands Firm on Bold $5,000 Price Target Amid Market Pressure
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 15, 2026

Zcash Co-Founder Stands Firm on Bold $5,000 Price Target Amid Market Pressure

Zcash's co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson maintains a bullish outlook, declaring $2,000 a low target while addressing looming crypto security challenges.

Ledger Atom: A Secure Device for Everyday Apps Priced at $849
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 15, 2026

Ledger Atom: A Secure Device for Everyday Apps Priced at $849

Ledger introduces the Atom, a secure data-focused device for running everyday applications, available for reservation at $849 with a 2027 delivery timeline.

Payward Expands European Reach by Acquiring Saldo Bank
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 15, 2026

Payward Expands European Reach by Acquiring Saldo Bank

Payward, Kraken's parent company, has agreed to acquire Saldo Bank in Lithuania, enhancing its EU banking capabilities and customer offerings.

PancakeSwap Proposes Major Fee Restructure and CAKE Emission Reduction
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 15, 2026

PancakeSwap Proposes Major Fee Restructure and CAKE Emission Reduction

PancakeSwap aims to boost liquidity provider rewards by increasing swap fee shares to 88% while significantly reducing CAKE emissions.

Ledger Withdraws Wallets from Retailers as Investigation Unfolds
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 14, 2026

Ledger Withdraws Wallets from Retailers as Investigation Unfolds

In light of potential tampering, Ledger has retracted its wallets from sales in Europe and seven Asian markets while probes continue.

Trezor Tightens Reseller Network Following Security Concerns
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 13, 2026

Trezor Tightens Reseller Network Following Security Concerns

In response to recent supply chain incidents, Trezor is reducing its reseller network to enhance security while reaffirming the integrity of its devices.

NEAR Intents Recoups Stolen Funds, Partially in Monero Amid Ongoing Investigation
Bitcoin · Oct 13, 2026

NEAR Intents Recoups Stolen Funds, Partially in Monero Amid Ongoing Investigation

NEAR Intents' General Manager details how a portion of the $3.8 million stolen was returned in Monero, complicating the fund recovery process.

Shifting Perspectives on Crypto Tokens: The End of the Regulatory Excuse
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 13, 2026

Shifting Perspectives on Crypto Tokens: The End of the Regulatory Excuse

Industry experts highlight a growing demand for value-driven governance tokens as regulatory pressures diminish, signaling a maturing crypto ecosystem.

Ripple Fixes Major Bug, Sparking Debate on Network Decentralization and Security
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 12, 2026

Ripple Fixes Major Bug, Sparking Debate on Network Decentralization and Security

RippleX addresses a critical vulnerability in the XRP Ledger that could have allowed unlimited asset minting, raising concerns over decentralization.

XASH’s Unique Approach to Gold Rewards in the Stablecoin Ecosystem
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 12, 2026

XASH’s Unique Approach to Gold Rewards in the Stablecoin Ecosystem

XASH is introducing a gold-backed rewards model for stablecoin users on Solana, aiming to reshape incentive structures in decentralized finance.

Lido Introduces Lido Lend: A Focused Approach to Decentralized Lending
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 08, 2026

Lido Introduces Lido Lend: A Focused Approach to Decentralized Lending

Lido Lend aims to create targeted lending markets with enhanced security for passive lenders and professional borrowers in DeFi.

Anthropic's IPO Update: Insights on Pre-IPO Shares and Trading Options
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 08, 2026

Anthropic's IPO Update: Insights on Pre-IPO Shares and Trading Options

Anthropic is targeting a Nasdaq IPO but faces delays. Tokenized shares offer an alternative for investors while official shares remain unavailable.

Brevan Howard Expands Partnership with Ripple, Choosing Ripple Prime for Brokerage Services
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 06, 2026

Brevan Howard Expands Partnership with Ripple, Choosing Ripple Prime for Brokerage Services

Brevan Howard enhances its relationship with Ripple by utilizing Ripple Prime for brokerage services, marking a significant development in their collaboration.

Major Backing for OKX: Circle, Ripple, and QRT Invest at $25 Billion Valuation
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 06, 2026

Major Backing for OKX: Circle, Ripple, and QRT Invest at $25 Billion Valuation

Circle, Ripple, and QRT recently invested in OKX, affirming confidence in the crypto exchange as it prepares to trade tokenized equities.

Tokenization of Real World Assets in Hong Kong: An In-Depth Look
Ethereum & Altcoins · Oct 06, 2026

Tokenization of Real World Assets in Hong Kong: An In-Depth Look

Hong Kong is emerging as a key player in the tokenization of real world assets, connecting international investors with diverse asset classes.

NEAR Intents Recovers $3.8 Million Following Cyber Attack, Investigation Concluded
Bitcoin · Oct 05, 2026

NEAR Intents Recovers $3.8 Million Following Cyber Attack, Investigation Concluded

NEAR Intents has successfully recovered $3.8 million lost in a recent exploit, concluding its investigation just hours after the funds were returned.

Prominent Analysts Predict Bullish Bitcoin Trajectory in Q4 2026
Bitcoin · Oct 02, 2026

Prominent Analysts Predict Bullish Bitcoin Trajectory in Q4 2026

Analysts and traders project significant Bitcoin price increases as Q4 unfolds, with ambitious forecasts aiming as high as $600,000 by 2029.