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$46B poured into stablecoins last quarter: Here’s who took the lead

Stablecoins added $46 billion in Q3 net supply, led by USDT, USDC and USDe. Find out who gained share, where funds flowed and what signals matter next.

Stablecoins break $300B market cap, post 47% growth year-to-date

The total stablecoin market capitalization has surged past $300 billion, posting 47% growth YTD and highlighting a growing adoption trend.

Bitcoin due for squeeze as record $88B open interest sparks ‘flush’ worries

Bitcoin futures gained their highest levels of open interest ever, leading to a forecast of a "liquidity flush" within two weeks.

Samsung taps Coinbase to bring crypto to over 75M Galaxy users in US

Samsung Wallet and Coinbase aim to provide easier access to cryptocurrency for 75 million US Galaxy users, with a global rollout planned for the future.

Walmart-owned bank app OnePay to add Bitcoin, Ether trading this year

Walmart-backed banking app OnePay reportedly plans to add Bitcoin and Ether trading and custody later this year as part of its push to become a WeChat-style US superapp.

‘Uptober’ starts with US shutdown, Brazil wants Bitcoin miners: Global Express

Bitcoin surges despite US government shutdowns delay altcoin ETFs; Brazil rolls out a welcome mat for crypto miners.

Compliance isn’t supposed to cost you your privacy

Current compliance rules create data honeypots that endanger users. Zero-knowledge proofs enable verification without exposure and privacy as a competitive edge.

Altcoin ETFs face decisive October as SEC adopts new listing standards

With 16 crypto ETF applications on the SEC’s October calendar, a new regulatory framework could fast-track approvals for Solana, XRP and beyond, signaling a pivotal shift for US markets.

UK renews Apple iCloud backdoor push, threatening crypto wallet security

The UK has again ordered Apple to open access to encrypted iCloud backups for British users, a move that could expose crypto wallet keys to hacking.

XRP price reclaims $3, opening the way for 40% gains in October

A key XRP indicator that has preceded rallies by as much as 575% in the past is flashing again in October, putting the price on course toward new all-time highs.

Nomura moves to capture Japan’s booming institutional crypto market

Nomura subsidiary Laser Digital confirmed to Cointelegraph that it is in talks with Japan’s FSA to apply for a crypto trading license, eyeing the country’s institutional investors.

Wall Street’s next crypto play may be IPO-ready crypto firms, not altcoins

Wall Street capital is flowing into late-stage, IPO-ready crypto firms, signaling new dynamics at play for the incoming altcoin season.

What $110K gap? Bitcoin futures are ‘aggressively long’ as whales return

Bitcoin futures buyers came in force for “Uptober” as buy volume outpaced sell volume by almost $2 billion near new BTC price all-time highs.

CBDCs vs stablecoins: Kazakhstan says Evo not a rival to digital tenge

Kazakhstan is advancing a dual model by piloting its digital tenge CBDC alongside the Evo stablecoin as part of its push to become a crypto hub.

Crypto hack losses fall 37% in Q3 as tactics shift to wallets

Crypto hack losses dropped 37% in Q3 to $509 million, but September saw a record surge in million-dollar incidents, led by exchange and DeFi exploits.

BNB sets a new all-time high at $1,111 as user metrics fire up

Analysts told Cointelegraph in July that whales and treasury companies stacking BNB, along with regular token burns, were sending the coin’s price higher.

All currencies will be stablecoins by 2030: Tether co-founder

Tether’s co-founder Reeve Collins said all forms of money, including dollars and euros, will probably be represented on the blockchain within the next five years.

Strategy’s Bitcoin value soars to record $77.4B as BTC returns to $120K

Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury has reached $77.4 billion, surpassing the market capitalization of major banks and equaling the GDP of some nations.

Joe Lubin confirms SWIFT is using Linea to build its new payments system

Conensys boss Joe Lubin has confirmed that SWIFT will leverage the Ethereum layer 2 Linea blockchain to build its crypto payments ledger.

Near Foundation is working on an AI ‘digital twin’ for governance votes

When the AI delegates rollout, it will be done in stages, with early models similar to chatbots, then representing large groups, and finally, each DAO member.

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