Author: John Smith
Taiwan has blocked domestic access to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and prediction market platform Kalshi over suspected illegal election betting, following a court order ahead of the November 28, 2026, local elections. Summary Taiwan blocked Coinbase and Kalshi websites following a court order concerning suspected illegal election betting. Coinbase users reported website access problems beginning October 14, while the company investigated the disruption. Taiwan’s November 28 local elections will choose mayors, councilors, and other public officials across municipalities. Election gambling operators face up to five years imprisonment under Taiwan’s amended election betting laws. Kalshi said trading is unavailable in Taiwan, while…
Russia has set July 1, 2027, as the cutoff for direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading, requiring residents to use authorized intermediaries while restricting withdrawals from regulated digital accounts to personal wallets. Summary July 1, 2027, will end direct cryptocurrency trades between individuals outside authorized intermediaries. Regulated digital accounts face separate restrictions on transfers to personal noncustodial wallets. Non-qualified investors can buy up to 300,000 rubles of eligible cryptocurrencies annually through each intermediary. Sberbank and Moscow Exchange have announced plans to introduce cryptocurrency services on Dec. 1. The Bank of Russia clarified in guidance updated on Oct. 12 that Article 30 of…
Ripple has signed an agreement with Cross River Bank to connect its RLUSD stablecoin to a single banking platform for dollar transfers, cross-border payments, and round-the-clock settlement on the XRP Ledger. Summary Cross River will integrate RLUSD into its Core Operating System through a single API connection. Fintech customers will access stablecoin transfers alongside ACH, wires, and real-time payment services. The bank says its services are currently available only in limited U.S. states. Recent Ripple agreements cover brokerage settlement, institutional custody and wallet tools for application developers. Cross River announced the partnership on Oct. 15, saying fintech companies would be…
The United States has recorded net Bitcoin inflows for the first time since 2022, with transfers above $10 million bringing in 53,200 BTC during Chainalysis’s 2026 reporting period. Summary Large Bitcoin transfers drove net U.S. inflows, while transfers below $10,000 remained net outbound. The U.S. crypto economy totaled $2.78 trillion, down 2.2% from the previous reporting period. U.S. Bitcoin activity has gained global share since spot ETFs launched in January 2024. Dollar stablecoins have expanded overseas as U.S. institutions continued accumulating Bitcoin, according to the report. Chainalysis reported in its Oct. 14 study, “North America: Inside the Growth of Agentic…
Bitcoin production has fallen to 529 BTC at CleanSpark and 167 BTC at BitFuFu in September, while Canaan has maintained output at 44 BTC, according to the companies’ operational updates. Summary CleanSpark’s production fell nearly 11%, while its Bitcoin holdings dropped to 13,530 BTC. BitFuFu reported lower cloud mining output despite an increase in its self-mining production. CleanSpark will replace monthly mining updates with quarterly reporting as its data center business expands. Canaan maintained production at 44 BTC and brought its Nordic heating project fully online. CleanSpark, BitFuFu and Canaan reported different treasury movements alongside their September production figures: CleanSpark’s…
Grayscale has partnered with Republic to make three crypto investment products covering decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and data networks available to eligible investors with a $2,500 minimum investment. Summary Three Grayscale products are available through Republic, each requiring a minimum investment of $2,500. U.S. participation is limited to accredited investors whose eligibility must be verified before investing. The offerings cover six DeFi tokens, four AI-related assets and the DATA Network’s native token. Private placement shares carry resale restrictions, limited liquidity and the risk of a total loss. Grayscale announced the agreement on Oct. 15, naming the Grayscale DeFi Fund, Grayscale…
Starknet price rebounded nearly 25% toward $0.096 on Oct. 15 as voting opened on research into an independent blockchain, although STRK remained about 22% lower for the week. Summary Starknet price recovered from a daily low of $0.0718 but remained below the $0.10 threshold. Starknet opened a seven-day, nonbinding poll on researching an independent, quantum-resistant layer-1 network. The daily chart placed nearby resistance at $0.0977, followed by the $0.1221 range boundary. CoinGlass showed concentrated liquidation levels below price around $0.065–$0.070, alongside overhead bands near $0.10. TradingView’s Binance STRK/USDT daily chart showed the token trading at $0.09607, up 24.78% from the…
BNB price has slipped below its $750 weekly pivot and two daily moving averages, leaving the $700–$710 support zone in focus as analysts point to further downside after its rejection near $800. Summary BNB price traded near $729 after reaching a daily low of $708.64 on Binance. Daily moving averages at $744.55 and $761.09 remained above the token’s price. Analysts identified $700–$710 as support, with $680–$690 possible if that zone breaks. CoinGlass showed prominent liquidation concentrations around $765–$766, above the current trading range. TradingView’s Binance BNB/USDT daily chart showed the token trading at $728.66 on Oct. 15, following a decline…
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Babylon Labs has submitted a new governance proposal on October 14, 2026, to allow Bitcoin holders to borrow stablecoins through Aave V4 without selling their BTC, moving their coins to another blockchain, or handing them to a custodian. Summary Babylon submitted an Aave V4 proposal allowing Bitcoin holders to borrow stablecoins against native BTC. Users would lock Bitcoin directly on its blockchain without depositing coins with third party custodians. Aave DAO would receive the first $500,000 in annual qualifying revenue under the proposed agreement. The integration requires further governance approval, finalized risk settings, and security checks before any launch. Babylon…