Former Hack VC Partner Hsin-Ju Chuang Found Dead at 37
Summary: Hsin-Ju Chuang, a former partner at crypto venture firm Hack VC, was found dead on Interstate 15 in California, with authorities withholding the cause of death.
Latest News
Bitcoin Slides to $84,357 as US 10-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2007
Summary: Bitcoin dropped 2% to $84,357 on Wednesday while the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed above 5%, its highest level since 2007.
21Shares Lists Europe's First Zcash ETP on Euronext
Summary: 21Shares listed Europe's first physically backed Zcash exchange-traded product on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, charging a 2.5% annual management fee.
Trump Discloses Up to $100K Strategy Stock Purchase in Ethics Filing
Summary: President Donald Trump disclosed purchasing up to $100,000 worth of Strategy shares in July, according to a US Office of Government Ethics filing released Tuesday.
CFTC Chair Selig Prepares Regulator for 24-7 On-Chain Markets
Summary: CFTC Chair Mike Selig stated the agency is preparing for continuous, on-chain market operations while advancing rulemaking despite the stalled Clarity Act.
Coinbase Launches Fixed-Rate Bitcoin Loans via Morpho
Summary: Coinbase introduced fixed-rate USDC loans against Bitcoin collateral, marking the first enterprise-scale deployment of Morpho Midnight.
Visa survey: Stablecoin adoption could rise to 56% with bank-like protections
Summary: A Visa survey indicates US stablecoin adoption intention could jump from 36% to 56% if issuers provide bank-level fraud protection and deposit insurance.
Quantum Error Correction Advances Raise Feasibility of Viable Machines
Summary: Recent breakthroughs in quantum error correction and Google's experimental verification suggest viable quantum computers may emerge within a decade.
NYSE and Blockchain.com Sign MOU for Tokenized Stock Listings
Summary: The New York Stock Exchange and crypto exchange Blockchain.com have signed a memorandum of understanding to debut tokenized stocks, pending regulatory approval.
Visa Study: Bank Protections Boost US Stablecoin Adoption to 56%
Summary: Visa's Money Travels 2026 report reveals that hypothetical bank-level protections increase American willingness to use stablecoins for international transfers from 36% to 56%.
NYSE Signs MOU With Blockchain.com for Tokenized Stock Trading
Summary: Blockchain.com signed a memorandum of understanding with NYSE Group to offer tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs via the exchange's planned 24/7 digital trading venue.
Canada's Six Major Banks Launch Joint Tokenized Deposit Network
Summary: RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank, CIBC, and National Bank announced a joint plan for shared Canadian-dollar tokenized deposit infrastructure.
Bitwise Launches First Lighter ETP on Xetra Amid Hyperliquid Rivalry
Summary: Bitwise Asset Management launched the first exchange-traded product tracking Lighter's LIT token on Deutsche Börse Xetra, offering European investors exposure to a key Hyperliquid rival.
BlackRock Paper Links AI Agent Payments to Stablecoin Demand
Summary: BlackRock's Digital Assets Research team published a paper arguing that autonomous AI agents will drive stablecoin demand by requiring sub-cent, 24/7 payment rails.
CME to Launch Bitcoin Cash Futures, BCH Surges 30%
Summary: Bitcoin Cash jumped as much as 30% after CME Group announced it will launch BCH and Uniswap futures on Oct. 19, pending regulatory review.
NYSE, Blockchain.com Sign MOU for Tokenized US Stocks
Summary: Blockchain.com and the New York Stock Exchange signed a memorandum of understanding to provide users access to tokenized US equities and ETFs via NYSE’s digital trading platform.
ESMA to Prioritize AI and Tokenization Supervision Starting in 2027
Summary: The European Securities and Markets Authority will launch a new Union Strategic Supervisory Priority in 2027 targeting artificial intelligence and tokenization risks across EU financial markets.
CoinRoutes Co-Founder Says Ending Bitcoin Bank Collateral Haircut Is Key Institutional Unlock
Summary: CoinRoutes co-founder Dave Weisberger argues that removing the near-100% bank collateral haircut on Bitcoin will drive greater institutional adoption than ETFs or treasury companies.
Bitcoin Magazine Editor Shinobi Details On-Chain Quantum Attack Scenarios
Summary: Bitcoin Magazine technical editor Shinobi describes how a quantum attack might manifest on-chain, emphasizing immediate migration for exchanges.
UTXO’s Hinton Details Bitcoin Market Structure Challenges and Institutional Barriers
Summary: Daniel Hinton of UTXO Management explains how Bitcoin's 24/7 global market without a central clearinghouse creates unique liquidity challenges for institutional investors.