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Blast shuts down $20M layer-2 network, forcing Oct. 26 exit deadline
Crypto

Blast shuts down $20M layer-2 network, forcing Oct. 26 exit deadline

Users face a temporary withdrawal pause before an Oct. 26 deadline to exit through Blast’s normal interface. The post Blast shuts down $20M layer-2 network, forcing Oct. 26 exit deadline appeared first on CryptoSlate .

cryptoslate.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Kalshi and Coinbase Win Partial Illinois Ruling on Sports Contracts
Crypto

Kalshi and Coinbase Win Partial Illinois Ruling on Sports Contracts

The judge found state licensing rules likely conflict with federal derivatives law, but left transaction fees unresolved and ordered the parties to propose injunction terms.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Arbitrum Pauses New Stylus Activations in Emergency Security Action
Crypto

Arbitrum Pauses New Stylus Activations in Emergency Security Action

Active contracts can still run and renew, while a new BoLD guard could delay unconfirmed withdrawals if contradictory proofs are accepted.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
ICBA Sues OCC Over Crypto Trust Charters
Crypto

ICBA Sues OCC Over Crypto Trust Charters

The complaint targets Protego’s conditional approval and seeks to stop the agency from granting charters under its disputed rule and guidance.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Ethereum Foundation and OA Launch zkAPI for Private AI Payment
Crypto

Ethereum Foundation and OA Launch zkAPI for Private AI Payment

The Ethereum Foundation and the Open Anonymity Project have introduced zkAPI, a cutting-edge zero-knowledge protocol designed to enhance privacy in AI service payments. By separating transaction records from user identities, zkAPI enables secure interactions with AI services while maintaining user anonymity. This article delves into the technology behind zkAPI, its implications for privacy in the digital age, and how it can shape the future of AI payments. ## BODY: In an era where data privacy

assetmarketcap.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 5 min read
European crypto users have ‘more faith’ in regulated firms under MiCA: Bitpanda co-CEO
Crypto

European crypto users have ‘more faith’ in regulated firms under MiCA: Bitpanda co-CEO

Speaking on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction, Christian Trummer said MiCA has increased trust in regulated platforms and called for stricter enforcement against noncompliant firms.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin’s $85,000 sell wall is gone and traders are now betting on $100,000
Crypto

Bitcoin’s $85,000 sell wall is gone and traders are now betting on $100,000

Bitcoin’s rally is approaching a $90,000 test as a rare accumulation pattern reappears and sell-side liquidity thins. On Oct. 2, Bitcoin registered an intraday high at $87,000 after buyers broke through a sell wall around $85,000 that had s

cryptoslate.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin Crashes Below $84K as Crypto Liquidations Near $600M
Crypto

Bitcoin Crashes Below $84K as Crypto Liquidations Near $600M

Why is bitcoin down so much today despite the positive macro news in the US?

cryptopotato.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
SEC Proposes Rules That Could Change How Funds Custody Crypto
Crypto

SEC Proposes Rules That Could Change How Funds Custody Crypto

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said that the proposed rule could "replace the grey of uncertainty created by custody rules crafted for a bygone era."

cryptopotato.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Ethereum Foundation Introduces zkAPI for Private API Payments
Crypto

Ethereum Foundation Introduces zkAPI for Private API Payments

OA Chat supports the prepaid tool, which separates billing from requests but does not conceal prompts from AI providers.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
$4.2B crypto bank Anchorage Digital cuts 17% of workforce: Report
Crypto

$4.2B crypto bank Anchorage Digital cuts 17% of workforce: Report

The reported cuts come as Anchorage expands its institutional footprint, including stablecoin issuance and a $100 million investment from Tether.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Blast to wind down Ethereum L2 after costs outpace revenue
Crypto

Blast to wind down Ethereum L2 after costs outpace revenue

Once among Ethereum’s largest layer-2 networks by total value locked, Blast is urging users to move their assets to mainnet ahead of the shutdown.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
IMF Approves $138 Million for El Salvador After Bitcoin Waiver
Crypto

IMF Approves $138 Million for El Salvador After Bitcoin Waiver

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $138 million loan for El Salvador, contingent upon the country's commitment to reduce its exposure to Bitcoin. This move signals a critical shift in El Salvador’s financial strategy, raising questions about the future of cryptocurrency in the nation. ## BODY: ### Introduction: A New Financial Era for El Salvador In a noteworthy development for cryptocurrency and international finance, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $138 mill

assetmarketcap.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 5 min read
Pi Network (PI) in October: 3 AIs Speculate What Will Happen With the Price
Crypto

Pi Network (PI) in October: 3 AIs Speculate What Will Happen With the Price

According to Perplexity, PI may crash to a new all-time low in the coming weeks.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
XRP Price, $300M ETF Demand, and 45% Q3 Supply Overhang
Crypto

XRP Price, $300M ETF Demand, and 45% Q3 Supply Overhang

XRP price analysis shows $307.9M in Q3 ETF inflows meeting supply as bulls test $1.54 and $1.70 after a 45% rally near October’s $1.50 level. The post XRP Price, $300M ETF Demand, and 45% Q3 Supply Overhang appeared first on Cryptonews .

cryptonews.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
IMF Approves $138 Million for El Salvador After Bitcoin Waiver
Crypto

IMF Approves $138 Million for El Salvador After Bitcoin Waiver

The fund still expects no further Bitcoin accumulation beyond documented donations and wants the state’s remaining Chivo exposure fully unwound.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Illinois Agrees to Six-Month Crypto Tax Delay, Subject to Court Approval
Crypto

Illinois Agrees to Six-Month Crypto Tax Delay, Subject to Court Approval

The levy would charge customers on asset value rather than gains, with draft rules covering paid custody, transfers and stablecoin settlement.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Ripple and CSD BR Partner to Mirror Brazil's BTG Fund Records on XRP Ledger
Crypto

Ripple and CSD BR Partner to Mirror Brazil's BTG Fund Records on XRP Ledger

The companies describe a live-transaction phase, with CSD BR retaining the official records for registration, deposit and settlement.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Centrifuge Confirms Three Tokenized Funds Are Live on Arc
Crypto

Centrifuge Confirms Three Tokenized Funds Are Live on Arc

JAAA, JTRSY and HYB span US Treasuries and credit, with direct fund access limited to non-US professional investors.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Aave Labs Proposes Foundation to Bring Brand and IP Under DAO Oversight
Crypto

Aave Labs Proposes Foundation to Bring Brand and IP Under DAO Oversight

Phase 1 would create a Cayman Islands entity and appoint independent officers; trademark, domain and codebase transfers would require later governance votes.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
71% of UK finance leaders expect tokenization to reshape financial services: Lloyds
Crypto

71% of UK finance leaders expect tokenization to reshape financial services: Lloyds

A Lloyds survey found that faster payments and settlement are the most significant perceived benefits of tokenization, as the UK builds infrastructure for tokenized finance.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Circle Urges EU to Replace Stablecoin Bank-Deposit Mandates
Crypto

Circle Urges EU to Replace Stablecoin Bank-Deposit Mandates

The USDC issuer also wants to preserve cross-border co-issuance and create a recognition route for foreign stablecoins, while central banks demand stronger safeguards.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Chainalysis Links $387 Million Bitget Hack to North Korea
Crypto

Chainalysis Links $387 Million Bitget Hack to North Korea

The firm says the theft pushes North Korea-linked crypto thefts above $1 billion in 2026, while onchain records show stolen XRP being swapped through THORChain.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
NEAR Intents GM Says $3.8 Million in Hack Funds Returned in Full
Crypto

NEAR Intents GM Says $3.8 Million in Hack Funds Returned in Full

The published Bitcoin recovery wallet received about 34.59 BTC. The protocol had already pledged to compensate the lost funds in full.

thedefiant.io · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
NEAR Intents Identifies $3.8M Hacker, Gives Them 48 Hours to Return Funds
Crypto

NEAR Intents Identifies $3.8M Hacker, Gives Them 48 Hours to Return Funds

The exploit was isolated to USDT on BSC, and the core NEAR blockchain and its NEAR token were not affected at all.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read
Crypto’s billions are back, but the premiums aren’t
Crypto

Crypto’s billions are back, but the premiums aren’t

Kalshi seeks a $40 billion valuation, while Blockchain.com targets an IPO and crypto treasury companies struggle to maintain their once-high valuations.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 02, 2026 · 1 min read