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Abstract's ETH Withdrawals Depend on Operators Ahead of Dec. 15 Shutdown
Crypto

Abstract's ETH Withdrawals Depend on Operators Ahead of Dec. 15 Shutdown

L2BEAT data showed about $17.1 million in canonically bridged ETH; the wind-down plan sets out no independent exit after Dec. 15.

thedefiant.io · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Standard Chartered Plans Digital Asset Custody in Singapore
Crypto

Standard Chartered Plans Digital Asset Custody in Singapore

The proposed service would extend a custody network spanning the UAE, Luxembourg and Hong Kong. The bank has not announced a launch date.

thedefiant.io · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Trump admin suspends green cards to Microsoft as Vance accuses the company of replacing laid-off workers with ‘foreign indentured servants’
Companies

Trump admin suspends green cards to Microsoft as Vance accuses the company of replacing laid-off workers with ‘foreign indentured servants’

In a surprising move, the Trump administration has suspended Microsoft and several other companies from a green card program aimed at foreign workers. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of replacing American workers with what he termed "foreign indentured servants" while also attacking universities that bring international students to the U.S. This article delves into the implications of these actions and the broader context of immigration policy in the tech industry. ## BODY: In a sign

assetmarketcap.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 5 min read
Hunter Biden Blames Market Maker for LAPTOP Meme Coin Collapse
Crypto

Hunter Biden Blames Market Maker for LAPTOP Meme Coin Collapse

A forensic review found that as of early this month, the founder wallet still held 300 million LAPTOP with no outgoing token transfers.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Securitize stock jumps over 10% after launching tokenized US equities on Solana
Crypto

Securitize stock jumps over 10% after launching tokenized US equities on Solana

Securitize’s new offering gives eligible investors access to tokenized shares of 12 US companies, with dividend and voting rights and plans for round-the-clock trading.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Aave Lists December AUSD PT on Monad With 93% Borrowing Limit
Crypto

Aave Lists December AUSD PT on Monad With 93% Borrowing Limit

The new reserve has filled its 30 million-token supply cap, with Aave displaying $29.67 million supplied.

thedefiant.io · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
NFL backs New Jersey authorities in SCOTUS petition over Kalshi
Crypto

NFL backs New Jersey authorities in SCOTUS petition over Kalshi

According to the league, Kalshi and other prediction markets “threaten game integrity” because many event contracts are “highly susceptible to manipulation.”

cointelegraph.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
NEAR Cracks the Top 20: Why Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Is Paying Attention
Crypto

NEAR Cracks the Top 20: Why Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Is Paying Attention

Despite criticism that humans still dominate NEAR's user base, Hougan sees value in its growing Intents business.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Aptos Reaffirms 210 Million APT Lock as Insider Unlock Cycle Nears End
Crypto

Aptos Reaffirms 210 Million APT Lock as Insider Unlock Cycle Nears End

The network's 2.1 billion APT cap, 2.6% staking reward rate and tenfold gas-fee increase are already live.

thedefiant.io · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
XRP Price, Outflows, and Bitcoin Shorts Send Mixed Signals
Crypto

XRP Price, Outflows, and Bitcoin Shorts Send Mixed Signals

XRP whales drove 77% of reported exchange outflows, while four Hyperliquid wallets opened $12.5M Bitcoin shorts before BTC fell below $84,000. The post XRP Price, Outflows, and Bitcoin Shorts Send Mixed Signals appeared first on Cryptonews

cryptonews.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Netflix drops trailer for series based on FTX’s SBF and Caroline Ellison
Crypto

Netflix drops trailer for series based on FTX’s SBF and Caroline Ellison

Sam Bankman-Fried remains in federal prison following his 2023 conviction, while Caroline Ellison was released in January.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Little relief expected for gas prices ahead of Election Day, according to prediction markets
Commodities

Little relief expected for gas prices ahead of Election Day, according to prediction markets

# TITLE: Gas Prices Remain High Ahead of Midterms: What to Expect on Election Day # SUMMARY: With the ongoing conflict in Iran causing elevated gas prices, prediction markets forecast little relief for consumers ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Speculators anticipate that gas prices will remain above $4 per gallon, impacting voter sentim

assetmarketcap.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 5 min read
Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Fall as Liquidations Surge

Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Fall as Liquidations Surge

Crypto markets are taking a hit, and Bitcoin price pressure could deepen if macroeconomic headwinds keep piling up. Surging oil, rising Treasury yields, a stronger dollar, and forced liquidations are combining to push digital assets lower.

coinpedia.org · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Little relief expected for gas prices ahead of Election Day, according to prediction markets
Macro

Little relief expected for gas prices ahead of Election Day, according to prediction markets

Gas prices are expected to remain above $4 per gallon on Nov. 3, according to traders on prediction market platform Kalshi.

cnbc.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Crashes 10% Weekly – How Low Can It Go?
Crypto

Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Crashes 10% Weekly – How Low Can It Go?

Ethereum’s prolonged consolidation beneath resistance has pushed the asset lower, sending it toward $2.42K. The breakdown has weakened short-term structure, while the broader recovery now depends on buyers defending the support areas below.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
AI Cryptography Risks Put Lattices Under Pressure

AI Cryptography Risks Put Lattices Under Pressure

AI could change the cryptography risk equation faster than expected. The warning isn’t a call to panic or rush funds into new wallets, but it does put lattice-based cryptography under uncomfortable scrutiny. The concern is that AI-accelerat

coinpedia.org · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Why Is Crypto Market Going Down Today? $200 Billion Wiped Out As Bitcoin Falls Below $81,000

Why Is Crypto Market Going Down Today? $200 Billion Wiped Out As Bitcoin Falls Below $81,000

More than $200 billion has left the crypto market in the past 48 hours. Bitcoin dropped below $81,000, Ethereum fell under $2,450, and about $1.4 billion in leveraged long bets were wiped out, including $410 million in a single hour. How ha

coinpedia.org · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
NEAR Protocol Price Corrects After Accumulation: Is $8 Next, or Is the Rally Losing Momentum?

NEAR Protocol Price Corrects After Accumulation: Is $8 Next, or Is the Rally Losing Momentum?

NEAR Protocol price has pulled back sharply after spending several weeks consolidating between $5 and $5.50. The token climbed rapidly through September before losing momentum around the upper end of the range. This followed the latest pull

coinpedia.org · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin’s slide below $81,000 exposes why a Fed pause may not save the crypto market
Crypto

Bitcoin’s slide below $81,000 exposes why a Fed pause may not save the crypto market

Bitcoin slid below $81,000 on Oct. 8, with an intraday low near $80,800, even as traders expect the Fed to hold in October. The September FOMC minutes, released Oct. 7, said most participants viewed another rate increase by year-end as prob

cryptoslate.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Macro Analyst Says Bond Crisis Will Make XRP The World’s Bridge Asset At $5,000

Macro Analyst Says Bond Crisis Will Make XRP The World’s Bridge Asset At $5,000

Macro Analyst Jim Willie, known for some of the boldest calls in the XRP community, has laid out a macro case for XRP that goes far beyond crypto. In recent interviews, he argued that a coming crisis in government bond markets will push cou

coinpedia.org · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
US government moves another $1 billion in Bitcoin as BTC slides $4,000
Crypto

US government moves another $1 billion in Bitcoin as BTC slides $4,000

US government-linked wallets moved over $1 billion in Bitcoin on Oct. 8 as BTC prices fell and more coins reached Coinbase Prime. On Oct. 8, Galaxy Research flagged the transfer of 12,267 BTC, valued at approximately $1 billion, from a gove

cryptoslate.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin Funding Rate Hits Nine-Month Low on Binance

Bitcoin Funding Rate Hits Nine-Month Low on Binance

The Bitcoin funding rate on Binance has plunged to approximately -0.00215, its lowest level since last January. With BTC retreating toward $83,000, futures traders are leaning increasingly bearish. But that shift could cut both ways. Negati

coinpedia.org · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify financial risks
Crypto

IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify financial risks

The global financial institution found tokenized equity markets less liquid and more volatile than traditional markets, despite growing demand for 24/7 trading.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Gnosis Bridges Adopt Fast Confirmation for Ethereum Deposits
Crypto

Gnosis Bridges Adopt Fast Confirmation for Ethereum Deposits

Users and apps need no changes, but the faster processing relies on different security guarantees from Ethereum finality.

thedefiant.io · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
XRP Lending Debate Heats Up Before Native Tools Launch

XRP Lending Debate Heats Up Before Native Tools Launch

The XRP lending race is already underway, even though the XRP Ledger’s native lending feature hasn’t launched. Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz and Flare CEO Hugo Philion have sparked a friendly debate over just how big the opportunity co

coinpedia.org · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read
Liquidations Hit $480M In an Hour as Bitcoin Plunges Below $81K
Crypto

Liquidations Hit $480M In an Hour as Bitcoin Plunges Below $81K

The latest leg down came after another transfer from the US government.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 08, 2026 · 1 min read