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Cryptopolitan ·

LIVE: Markets open high in tech’s first earnings week as Trump-Iran tensions remain high

U.S. stock futures are up despite fears of a Black Monday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq try to recover from last week’s losses. Asian markets are mostly down, oil prices have eased, and the euro is…
Malwarebytes Labs (ThreatDown/Threat Intel) ·

A week in security (October 12 – October 18)

A list of topics we covered in the week of October 12 to October 18 of 2026
crypto.news ·

Crypto week ahead: 5 events that could move Bitcoin this week

Crypto week ahead: Bitcoin trades near $82,500 as Meta and Tesla earnings, oil data, jobless claims, PMI reports, and inflation expectations approach.
CryptoTicker ·

NEAR bleibt bei 2,5 Prozent Emission statt 1,6: Was du bei der Staking-Rendite jetzt tun kannst

Die Senkung der NEAR-Emission auf 1,6 Prozent steht nicht im Protokoll, sie ist ein Entwurf und braucht ein Validator-Upgrade. Eigene Erhebung: 601,0 Millionen NEAR liegen bei 403 Validatoren, die…
Bitcoin.com News ·

Warren Buffett’s Son Didn’t Know His Dad Was a Billionaire Until He Was in His 20s

Peter Buffett says he didn’t realize Warren Buffett was a billionaire until he was in his 20s, after spotting his father’s name on a Forbes list of the world’s richest people. The episode, which he…
Cointelegraph, airdrop tag ·

Zoom adds ‘proof of human’ badges to show you’re not a deepfake

Sam Altman-backed World has rolled out biometric verification badges for Zoom enterprise users, aiming to combat AI deepfake impersonation and fraud. Zoom enterprise customers will now be able to see…
The Block, airdrop tag ·

World launches World ID suite for banks, makes Zoom deepfake check generally available

World ID for Zoom is generally available after a beta that began in April, and is designed to spot deepfaked participants on Zoom calls.
Cryptopolitan ·

Why is gold rallying now after its two-week slump?

Gold is finally surging again, and the reason is that traders are starting to believe the Federal Reserve might leave interest rates alone this month. After two weeks of selling pressure, the…
Malwarebytes Labs (ThreatDown/Threat Intel) ·

Eiliko robot companion exposes private chats and can be hijacked

A researcher found serious flaws in Eiliko’s security, exposing private conversations and allowing remote changes to what the robot says.
crypto.news ·

World launches biometric checks on Zoom to tackle AI deepfakes

Sam Altman-backed World has launched its biometric identity verification service for Zoom enterprise customers worldwide, allowing meeting participants to display a badge confirming they are real…
CryptoTicker ·

Euro-Guthaben auf der Kryptobörse: Worauf du nach der ESMA-Antwort zu MiCA-Artikel 70 achten solltest

Die europäische Wertpapieraufsicht ESMA hat am 16. Oktober 2026 präzisiert, wo ein Krypto-Dienstleister dein Euro-Guthaben halten darf. Ein Zahlungsdienstleister ohne Banklizenz ist dabei nur eine…
Bitcoin.com News ·

Seoul Court Acquits ‘Jonber Kim’ in Massive $253M Crypto Scam

Park, a 45-year-old Korean influencer known as “Jonber Kim,” was acquitted after prosecutors sought 20 years in prison for allegedly being the leader of a scam coin manipulation scheme. The…
Cointelegraph, airdrop tag ·

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. Today in crypto, layer-1…
The Block, airdrop tag ·

Crypto.com, Novig sue Missouri over sports event contracts; Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood hold off

Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood and Underdog, which also received cease-and-desist orders, have not filed suits in Missouri, according to court records.
Cryptopolitan ·

BIS economists find a 1bp deposit rate rise drops stablecoin growth to 12%

A 1-basis-point rise in US bank deposit rates cuts 10-week stablecoin growth from about 15% to 12%, a BIS working paper finds. USDC reacts most.
Malwarebytes Labs (ThreatDown/Threat Intel) ·

“Spray and pray” job applications could make it harder for you to spot a scam

Sending out lots of job applications without keeping track could make a scammer’s message look like a reply you’ve been waiting for.
crypto.news ·

Zcash developer proposes quantum privacy fix for NEAR Intents swaps

Zcash infrastructure developer Zakura has proposed a new wallet security feature that would give each ZEC swap through NEAR Intents a separate viewing key to protect users’ transaction histories…
CryptoTicker ·

Die profitabelsten Krypto Airdrops der Woche – KW 43

Zwei Claim-Fenster schließen in dieser Woche: Meteora am 21. Oktober, Pharos am 25. Oktober. Dazu wickelt StandX seine Börse ab und schüttet den Erlös stattdessen als DUSD aus.
Bitcoin.com News ·

A Pan Am Plane Vanished Off Puerto Rico in 1952. It Took 74 Years to Find It 2,000 Feet Underwater

Search teams have located the wreckage of Pan American World Airways Flight 526A, the Douglas DC-4 Clipper Endeavor, nearly 2,000 feet underwater about five miles off Puerto Rico’s northern coast.…
Cointelegraph, airdrop tag ·

South Korea to meet crypto exchanges amid calls for tax delay

Finance officials are reportedly set to meet major crypto exchanges on Tuesday, days after a lawmaker introduced legislation that could push the tax’s start date back two years. South Korea’s senior…
The Block, airdrop tag ·

Cysic suspends bridge after attacker mints tokens and moves $727,000 to Ethereum

The attacker, after minting 10 million CYS, managed to bridge about $727,000 in proceeds to Ethereum through Mayan, deBridge and SWFT's Bridgers.
Cryptopolitan ·

Anthropic pledges 5% stake as 73% of young Americans fear AI job losses

Anthropic said Sunday it intends to set aside 5% of its shares for a new public benefit fund, a figure that could increase alongside its valuation. Operating as a wholly owned limited liability…
Malwarebytes Labs (ThreatDown/Threat Intel) ·

OpenAI sued over children safety and data use

Eight US states and a mother of two accuse the ChatGPT maker of putting children’s safety and privacy at risk.
crypto.news ·

Is MARA preparing another Bitcoin sale after moving 1,000 BTC?

Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings has transferred 1,000 BTC worth approximately $82.8 million to cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Gate over the past five days, raising questions about another…
CryptoTicker ·

Sparkassen starten den Kryptohandel: „Wann eine Sparkasse startet, entscheidet sie selbst“

Die ersten Sparkassen haben den Kryptohandel in der App Sparkasse freigeschaltet, handelbar sind Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana und Polygon. Einen bundesweiten Starttermin gibt es nicht, und die…
Bitcoin.com News ·

Lagarde Advances Digital Euro to Defend EU Financial Autonomy

Lagarde reiterated that Europe is adamant about advancing the digital euro as an efficient digital cash equivalent for retail payments. She stressed that adopting the regulation for the establishment…
Cointelegraph, airdrop tag ·

Qubic freezes chain after attacker drains 1.4K wallets with weak seeds

Qubic says 87.1% of the stolen funds remain onchain and the rest were frozen at crypto exchange MEXC, as network validators prepare to vote on a recovery plan. Layer-1 blockchain network Qubic halted…
The Block, airdrop tag ·

CoreWeave, Broadcom, Verizon among nine companies objecting to tokenized trading of their shares on OKXICE

Applied Optoelectronics told the WSJ it objected because it was unsure how tokenization would affect its stock price, liquidity and volatility.
Cryptopolitan ·

World Launches World ID Suite to Help Banks Tackle Deepfake Threats

World, the identity project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has announced the release of a version of World ID designed and built for banks and financial firms. The World ID suite built for…
Malwarebytes Labs (ThreatDown/Threat Intel) ·

Update Chrome: Google fixes 37 security flaws, including seven critical bugs

Some flaws could let attackers run malicious code on your device through a crafted webpage.
crypto.news ·

Mt. Gox delays creditor repayments by another year to October 2027

Mt. Gox has pushed back its creditor repayment deadline by another year to Oct. 31, 2027, after receiving court approval to give creditors more time to complete the procedures required to receive…
CryptoTicker ·

Bitcoin Kurs 82.769 Dollar nach zwei Tagen mit einem Drittel des Umsatzes: Diese Marke entscheidet

Bitcoin startet die Woche bei 82.769 Dollar, 1,6 Prozent über dem Freitagsschluss. Entstanden ist der Aufschlag an zwei Tagen mit gut einem Drittel des üblichen Umsatzes, und genau deshalb…
Bitcoin.com News ·

Wall Street Braces for Black Monday’s Return 39 Years Later

Thirty-nine years after Wall Street’s worst single-day percentage collapse, the calendar is playing a familiar trick. Oct. 19 falls on a Monday again, just as oil tops $100, artificial intelligence…
Cointelegraph, airdrop tag ·

Richard Heart caught ‘off-guard,’ QDay gets even closer: Hodler’s Digest

HEX founder Richard Heart detained in early morning raid in Istanbul, Starknet plunges almost 50% as it votes to become an L1, and Bitwise says all signs point to Crypto Spring. The HEX market cap…
The Block, airdrop tag ·

Turkey confirms Hex founder Richard Heart’s arrest, says police seized $7.15 million and six cold wallets

Police reportedly seized $7.15 million in cash, six cold wallets, seven firearms and 1,400 rounds of ammunition in searches of 15 addresses.
Cryptopolitan ·

Chainlink price prediction 2026-2032: A strong buy sentiment for LINK?

Key takeaways The Chainlink platform emerged as a prominent player in the cryptocurrency market. It provides a secure, decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts with real-world data,…
Malwarebytes Labs (ThreatDown/Threat Intel) ·

Is this link safe? Find out with Malwarebytes Scam Link Check

Not sure if a link is safe? Malwarebytes Scam Link Check scans suspicious links for signs of phishing, scams, malware, and other online threats before you click.
crypto.news ·

Crypto.com and Novig sue Missouri to block sports prediction market crackdown

Crypto.com’s prediction market exchange and Novig have filed separate federal lawsuits against Missouri officials, seeking to stop the state from enforcing sports betting laws against their event…
CryptoTicker ·

FIFO bei Krypto über mehrere Börsen: „Es gilt eine walletbezogene Betrachtung“

Wer Bitcoin auf mehreren Börsen und in eigenen Wallets hält, rechnet die Haltefrist je Topf getrennt ab, nicht über den Gesamtbestand. Was Randnummer 62 des BMF-Schreibens anordnet und warum der 31.…
Bitcoin.com News ·

Why RWA Tokenization and Onchain Credit Could Boost XRP Demand

Despite XRP’s sharp decline from its mid-2025 peak, institutional adoption and developer activity on the XRP Ledger remain resilient. Odelia Torteman, head of digital assets at XRPL Commons, argues…
Cointelegraph, airdrop tag ·

Most Americans polled oppose betting on elections: Reuters

The prediction market industry enables people to bet on US ‌elections and sporting events. Most Americans polled by Reuters/Ipsos are opposed to betting on US elections and other government actions.…
The Block, airdrop tag ·

Strive’s bitcoin buying spree earns 27% price target hike from TD Cowen

Strive plans fresh funding for bitcoin purchases as TD Cowen sees warrant-related stock pressure easing.
Cryptopolitan ·

Dogecoin price prediction 2026-2032: DOGE to the moon?

Here are top Dogecoin predictions and price trends from the Cryptopolitan team. Review its background and long-term commentary.
Malwarebytes Labs (ThreatDown/Threat Intel) ·

Sextortion “help” firm took $60 million from victims, FTC alleges

The FTC accuses Digital Forensics Corporation and affiliated companies of exploiting people seeking help with intimate-image blackmail.
crypto.news ·

Qubic hack leaves $1.4 million in stolen tokens frozen

Qubic has halted its layer-1 blockchain after an attacker exploited a wallet security flaw to steal approximately 2.94 trillion QU tokens worth $1.4 million from more than 1,400 accounts. According…
CryptoTicker ·

Krypto-Audits nach 1,18 Milliarden Dollar Schaden: „Das Problem ist immer der Prüfumfang“

Hacken zählt für das dritte Quartal 2026 Verluste von 1,18 Milliarden Dollar in 107 Vorfällen. 77 Prozent davon entfielen auf Bauteile, die beim letzten Audit gar nicht geprüft wurden.
Bitcoin.com News ·

This Week in Crypto Law (October 18, 2026)

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael…
Cointelegraph, airdrop tag ·

Cysic crypto bridge halted after unauthorized mint of 10M CYS

Cysic said the incident was limited to bridge message processing and minting and did not affect the mainnet or other operational systems. Cysic Foundation is investigating an unauthorized issuance on…
The Block, airdrop tag ·

Coinbase to power stablecoin-backed cards for Marqeta customers

The expanded partnership builds on Marqeta’s work powering Coinbase’s U.S. debit card offering in 2020.
Cryptopolitan ·

Bitcoin price prediction 2026-2032: Will BTC hit $150k soon?

Can Bitcoin hit $150,000 in post-halving rally? Our Bitcoin price prediction aims to answer with in-depth analysis of market sentiment.
Malwarebytes Labs (ThreatDown/Threat Intel) ·

Raven AI lets cops find your home from a photo taken inside

Removing location data may not keep your home private. An AI tool used by law enforcement can match indoor photos to property listings.
crypto.news ·

Michael Saylor hints at more Bitcoin buys as Strategy holds 848,250 BTC

Michael Saylor hints at more Bitcoin purchases as Strategy holds 848,250 BTC after spending $21.5M on Bitcoin and $192.4M on STRC repurchases.
CryptoTicker ·

Qubic stoppt das Mainnet nach 1.404 geleerten Wallets: Was du jetzt tun kannst

Ein Angreifer hat in der Nacht zum 18. Oktober 1.404 Qubic-Wallets geleert, rund 1,3 Millionen Dollar. Schuld war nicht das Protokoll, sondern eine Seed-Erzeugung im Browser, die zu wenig Zufall…
Bitcoin.com News ·

Thai Police Bust Chinese Boss Behind $74M Crypto Laundering Ring

Thai Immigration Police arrested Wu Chaoshuai, a Chinese national who had entered the country on a tourist visa back in 2019, and had taken action to evade arrest. Chaoshuai allegedly led a…
Cointelegraph, airdrop tag ·

Chinese suspect in $75M international crime network arrested in Bangkok

Police alleged the suspect was involved in cryptocurrency and foreign-currency exchanges for criminal groups across more than 133 accounts. Thai police arrested a 37-year-old Chinese man wanted by…
The Block, airdrop tag ·

Circle details USDC revenue split, says $819 million went to partners and costs in H1 2026

Circle breaks down its USDC revenue: about $1.4 billion in H1 2026, $819 million to partners and transaction costs, $473 million reinvested.
From Token Rift
Crypto Airdrop Taxes and When You Owe Them
Crypto Airdrop Taxes and When You Owe Them
Derek Suarez·
On the forums
Are Permissionless, Uncensorable, and Private Payment System Inevitable?
r/CryptoCurrency · 11 · 13 ANALYSIS
I made a free game: retire on Bitcoin with $500k in any month since 2013, then live through the real price history. Does your stack survive?
r/CryptoCurrency · 36 · 18 STRATEGY
Vitalik Buterin Reveals Why AI Could Push Bitcoin Miners Out
r/CryptoCurrency · 52 · 17 GENERAL-NEWS
The Crypto Cop Who Took Down a Global Scam Network from Brooklyn
r/CryptoCurrency · 55 · 3 🟢 GENERAL-NEWS
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