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Ledger Theft Funds Shift Into USDD, Beyond Tether’s Freeze Controls
Crypto

Ledger Theft Funds Shift Into USDD, Beyond Tether’s Freeze Controls

Tron records show a 2 million USDT conversion through USDD’s stability module; Bitquery estimates Tether froze $10 million across the wider theft cluster.

thedefiant.io · Oct 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Celsius founder faces lifetime ban, but can trade his own crypto
Crypto

Celsius founder faces lifetime ban, but can trade his own crypto

A qualifying DOJ payment can satisfy the $25 million obligation, while a separate $10 million judgment has a sentence-completion condition with exceptions. The post Celsius founder faces lifetime ban, but can trade his own crypto appeared f

cryptoslate.com · Oct 10, 2026 · 1 min read
STRK Jumps 30% as Starknet Weighs Layer 1 Shift
Crypto

STRK Jumps 30% as Starknet Weighs Layer 1 Shift

The token’s rally outpaced bitcoin and ether, while daily trading on Starknet’s decentralized exchanges rose to about $33.7 million.

thedefiant.io · Oct 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Coinbase and Gennius Plan ONED Stablecoin Access Through Latin American Banks
Crypto

Coinbase and Gennius Plan ONED Stablecoin Access Through Latin American Banks

The Argentina-first initiative would let customers convert eligible deposits into ONED USD, transfer it around the clock and spend through Visa.

thedefiant.io · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Kalshi Probes Bets on Trump’s Press Secretary Pick, WSJ Reports
Crypto

Kalshi Probes Bets on Trump’s Press Secretary Pick, WSJ Reports

Three wagers costing about $19, $74 and $80 preceded reports of Katie Zacharia’s selection. The contract has settled Yes, but individual withdrawal restrictions remain unclear.

thedefiant.io · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Ledger hack scare nears $90 million as Tether moves to freeze stolen USDT
Crypto

Ledger hack scare nears $90 million as Tether moves to freeze stolen USDT

Suspected Ledger wallet thefts are approaching $90 million as Tether freezes USDT stablecoin linked to the incident, according to blockchain investigators. In an Oct. 9 statement, the crypto hardware wallet maker said it was investigating r

cryptoslate.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
IBIT: Your Gateway to Bitcoin's Resurgence
Crypto

IBIT: Your Gateway to Bitcoin's Resurgence

The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has emerged as the leading vehicle for investors looking to gain exposure to Bitcoin, boasting $69 billion in assets. With Bitcoin's recent price recovery and strong institutional interest, analysts view IBIT as a strong buy, though risks remain amid market volatility.

assetmarketcap.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 6 min read
US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent
Crypto

US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent

The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Binance to Restrict 8 Services and Delist 22 Tokens in Brazil
Crypto

Binance to Restrict 8 Services and Delist 22 Tokens in Brazil

The product restrictions are regulatory changes, while existing token balances will remain in customer accounts after the delisting.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
CFTC Proposes Explicit Swap Status for Event Contracts
Crypto

CFTC Proposes Explicit Swap Status for Event Contracts

The agency says existing exchange and trader duties would stay intact, while a separate rule excludes qualifying casino-style wagers.

thedefiant.io · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement
Crypto

New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement

The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
CFTC Excludes Casino-Style Wagers From Swap Definition
Crypto

CFTC Excludes Casino-Style Wagers From Swap Definition

The agency bypassed a proposal, citing threats to prediction markets, but says the measure changes no existing compliance obligations.

thedefiant.io · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
THORChain exec accuses Tether of temporarily freezing USDT vaults
Crypto

THORChain exec accuses Tether of temporarily freezing USDT vaults

Chad Barraford, technical co-founder of the network, said that the funds were frozen and then unfrozen without explanation.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
NEAR Gains 83% in Four Weeks, Outpacing Bitcoin and Ether
Crypto

NEAR Gains 83% in Four Weeks, Outpacing Bitcoin and Ether

A draft plan would lower maximum annual issuance from 2.5% to 1.6%, reducing both dilution and staking rewards.

thedefiant.io · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
These 5 Bitcoin Indicators Have Turned Bullish for the First Time Since 2025: Report
Crypto

These 5 Bitcoin Indicators Have Turned Bullish for the First Time Since 2025: Report

Bitcoin's MVRV reading is 0.20, while NUPL has returned to positive territory, suggesting aggregate investor profits have improved.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Ethereum’s proposed safety checks could still let a bad trade through
Crypto

Ethereum’s proposed safety checks could still let a bad trade through

Draft EIP-7906 could widen outcome checks, but a meaningful financial limit must come from policy the transaction builder cannot weaken. The post Ethereum’s proposed safety checks could still let a bad trade through appeared first on Crypto

cryptoslate.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
XRP Price Could Be Gearing Up for a Rally to $1.70
Crypto

XRP Price Could Be Gearing Up for a Rally to $1.70

XRP price analysis weighs $1.38 support against the $1.50–$1.53 reclaim zone, while RSI, MACD and OBV keep the outlook neutral for now. The post XRP Price Could Be Gearing Up for a Rally to $1.70 appeared first on Cryptonews .

cryptonews.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
HSBC, Ant Digital test AI-agent payments using tokenized deposits
Crypto

HSBC, Ant Digital test AI-agent payments using tokenized deposits

The technical trial showed how AI agents could discover services and make micropayments using HSBC’s tokenized deposits, with real-time settlement and risk checks.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
AI, ECDSA, and Bitcoin’s Endgame? Ledger CTO Pushes Back Against Cryptographic Apocalypse Predictions
Crypto

AI, ECDSA, and Bitcoin’s Endgame? Ledger CTO Pushes Back Against Cryptographic Apocalypse Predictions

Ledger CTO believes that Bitcoin will be the least of our problems if asymmetric cryptography falls.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Ledger investigates fund losses linked to Southeast Asian reseller, warns users
Crypto

Ledger investigates fund losses linked to Southeast Asian reseller, warns users

Hardware wallet maker Ledger probes losses tied to reseller CryptoBilis, as researchers separately estimate more than $72 million to $86 million in suspected crypto thefts.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Telegram Rolls Out Money Wallet for Gram Transfers and Collectibles
Crypto

Telegram Rolls Out Money Wallet for Gram Transfers and Collectibles

The Money section appears after an incoming transfer, according to Walt, the separate service formerly known as Wallet.

thedefiant.io · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC
Crypto

Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC

The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Ostium Proposes Equity Stakes For Hacked Liquidity Providers
Crypto

Ostium Proposes Equity Stakes For Hacked Liquidity Providers

Stage 2 pairs a pro-rata claim on recovered funds and half of Ostium's opening fees with an optional equity allocation priced at the company's next round. The percentages are still unset, and holders have until Oct. 30 to elect.

thedefiant.io · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Crypto Biz: Wealthy investors are buying crypto, but their advisers aren’t sold
Crypto

Crypto Biz: Wealthy investors are buying crypto, but their advisers aren’t sold

Wealthy investors are embracing crypto faster than their advisers, while OKX attracts new funding and Strategy shifts more capital toward preferred stock buybacks.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Tether Freezes USDT Linked to Ledger User Thefts, MistTrack Says
Crypto

Tether Freezes USDT Linked to Ledger User Thefts, MistTrack Says

MistTrack puts reported losses near $90 million as Ledger asks reseller CryptoBilis to halt device sales and shipments.

thedefiant.io · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports
Crypto

Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports

Bitcoin and crypto markets eyed a recovery from Thursday’s drop despite concerns of another hardware wallet exploit.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 09, 2026 · 1 min read