Crypto / Exchanges
Binance AI Blocks $4.6 Billion in Crypto Fraud
Binance reported that its artificial intelligence systems prevented approximately $4.6 billion in potential losses and protected over 8 million users during the first half of 2026.
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Empire Market Co-Creator Gets 40 Years for $430M Dark Web Bazaar
Raheim Hamilton, co-creator of the Empire Market darknet marketplace, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison and fined $5 million.
Research / Research
French Committee Approves Stablecoin Swap Tax and Crypto Exit Levy
The Finance Committee adopted amendments taxing stablecoin conversions from 2027 and extending exit taxes to crypto holders with significant assets.
Crypto / Crypto
ESMA seeks proof tokenized collateral can be liquidated in crisis
The European Securities and Markets Authority launched a consultation to verify that clearinghouses can rapidly convert tokenized collateral into cash during market stress.
Crypto / Exchanges
Solana DEX Orca Merges With Loopscale to Form Formation
Solana’s top decentralized exchange Orca merged with lending protocol Loopscale on October 7 to form Formation, a New York-based company targeting credit infrastructure for AI and defense sectors.
Crypto / Exchanges
818 Bitcoin Transferred from Coinbase Institutional
Whale Alert tracked a transfer of 818 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $66.9 million, from Coinbase Institutional to an unknown wallet on October 8, 2026.
Compliance / Regulation
London Man Jailed for SIM-Swap Crypto Fraud
Ajay Shinjin received a two-and-a-half-year sentence for stealing nearly £200,000 in cryptocurrency through SIM-swap attacks targeting multiple victims.
Crypto / Crypto
US Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Near $1B in October Outflows
US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in combined net outflows in October, with Ether funds shedding $641.3 million over eight consecutive sessions.
Crypto / Exchanges
Kraken to Delist 14 Tokens; Trading Ends Oct 23
Kraken will halt trading for 14 crypto assets on October 23, 2026, with withdrawals closing January 29, 2027, followed by forced liquidation of remaining holdings.
Compliance / Regulation
Fidelity Says Institutional Shift to Tokenized Onchain Future Is Irreversible
Fidelity executive Matthew Horne stated that institutional adoption of tokenization is irreversible, citing structural advantages and new market access.
Research / Research
SALT CEO Cites Bitcoin Portability as Key Institutional Advantage
SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen argues that Bitcoin’s superior portability and divisibility offer distinct advantages over gold and real estate for institutional investors.
Research / Research
Decrypt Launches Self-Custodial Money Accounts on Solana
Decrypt has activated self-custodial money accounts on Solana, enabling a single USDT balance to fund Earn, Swaps, Predictions, and Perps without bridging.