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ECB official sees digital euro as key to protecting EU ‘sovereignty’   north  
Piero Cipollone said the bloc is on track to test real transactions in 2027 and roll out a digital euro as early as 2029, pending legislation this year.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Robert Lakin ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-25 15:11:00
ECB official sees digital euro as key to protecting EU ‘sovereignty’
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Netanyahu floats use of blockchain as solution to potential financial sanctions   north  
Ahead of elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel could turn to blockchain and crypto to skirt potential international sanctions, to the dismay of opponents and the country’s central banker.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Robert Lakin ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-25 11:42:00
Netanyahu floats use of blockchain as solution to potential financial sanctions
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Week Ahead: Five G10 Central Banks Meet and Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Bank of Canada are Most Likely to Hike   north  
The US dollar was mostly softer after the G10 currencies last week. The euro, where the bond tensions escalated, was the notable exception. It finished the week with a modest loss of about 0.35%\. It was the sixth weekly decline in the past seven weeks, Moody's did not downgrade France's [...]
Keywords: Macro, Prices

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-24 10:48:23
Week Ahead: Five G10 Central Banks Meet and Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Bank of Canada are Most Likely to Hike
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Bitcoin seeks support above $81K as Brent crude oil hits highest level since March   north  
Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 as stocks fell and Brent crude hit its highest level since March, leaving the 50-day moving average in focus.
Keywords: Markets

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-23 15:39:17
Bitcoin seeks support above $81K as Brent crude oil hits highest level since March
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Was crypto self-custody ever designed for beginners?   north  
Recent hardware wallet security incidents have renewed debate over whether self-custody is suitable for beginners, as multisig and seedless designs carry their own risks.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-23 11:47:47
Was crypto self-custody ever designed for beginners?
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France's Flash October PMI drop below 50 Ahead of Moody's Decision Later Today   north  
The foreign exchange market looks eerily calm. After the safe haven flows yesterday supported the Swiss franc and yen, today they have diverged. The yen’s minor gain puts its atop the G10, while the Swiss franc’s 0.25% loss puts its at the bottom. The pressure in the European bond market has [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-23 10:41:36
France's Flash October PMI drop below 50 Ahead of Moody's Decision Later Today
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HSBC launches Hong Kong dollar stablecoin for retail payments   north  
HSBC is rolling out RedCoin wallets to PayMe users, with plans to support tokenized investment subscriptions and expand into institutional uses.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-23 08:47:34
HSBC launches Hong Kong dollar stablecoin for retail payments
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Ethereum delays Glamsterdam Hoodi testnet launch over security risks   north  
ChainSecurity said it identified 13 real-world examples of smart contracts potentially affected by Glamsterdam’s gas changes and is coordinating responsible disclosure with affected projects.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-23 05:09:41
Ethereum delays Glamsterdam Hoodi testnet launch over security risks
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New DeepSeek ban in US, Swiss-Asia crypto ties deepen: Asia Express   north  
DeepSeek banned from US federal civilian agencies over spying fears. Singapore firm behind Europe’s only spot Bitcoin ETF, as Switzerland partners with Vietnam on crypto tech.
Keywords: Magazine

Authors: Andrew Fenton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-22 22:50:22
New DeepSeek ban in US, Swiss-Asia crypto ties deepen: Asia Express
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Bitcoin circles $81.5K ETF cost basis as Trump Iran comments send stocks lower   north  
Bitcoin extended daily losses to 3% as US stocks came under pressure from President Donald Trump’s comments on Iran military action.
Keywords: Markets

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-22 16:20:35
Bitcoin circles $81.5K ETF cost basis as Trump Iran comments send stocks lower
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Thailand SEC says several companies eye crypto ETFs, none has applied   north  
Thailand’s SEC says several asset managers have sought consultations on spot crypto ETFs, but it cannot confirm whether the first funds will launch in 2026.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-22 13:20:57
Thailand SEC says several companies eye crypto ETFs, none has applied
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The UK needs a workable route to regulated DeFi access   north  
The UK’s 2027 crypto rules risk a de facto ban on regulated firms providing access to DeFi, argues Coinbase’s European policy head Katie Harries.
Keywords: Opinion

Authors: Katie Harries ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-22 12:00:00
The UK needs a workable route to regulated DeFi access
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Risk Appetites Wane: AI Jitters Returns, European Debt Stress Continues, Oil Firms   north  
Market sentiment is fragile. After earnings helped boost sentiment yesterday, a different set of earnings weakened it today. The broad retreat has seen some signs of risk-off in the foreign exchange market with the yen and Swiss franc leading the major currencies. At the same time, pressures [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-22 10:46:37
Risk Appetites Wane: AI Jitters Returns, European Debt Stress Continues, Oil Firms
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PHP flaw draws millions of exploit attempts, Cloudflare CEO warns   north  
Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince said the network saw thousands of exploit attempts even before the PHP vulnerability was publicly disclosed.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-22 09:06:02
PHP flaw draws millions of exploit attempts, Cloudflare CEO warns
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Glamsterdam on Hoodi Postponed   north  
The Glamsterdam upgrade on Hoodi, previously scheduled for October 26, 2026 at 17:42:48 UTC (epoch 132,352), has been postponed. A new activation date has not been set. This update supersedes the schedule and activation instructions in the Hoodi testnet announcement....
Keywords: Protocol Announcements

Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-22 00:00:00
Glamsterdam on Hoodi Postponed
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Bitcoin price tags $84.6K as US stocks head higher on SpaceX Q3 earnings beat   north  
Bitcoin extended gains to approach $85,000 after US stock markets reacted to higher-than-expected SpaceX earnings.
Keywords: Markets

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-21 15:13:17
Bitcoin price tags $84.6K as US stocks head higher on SpaceX Q3 earnings beat
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Big Tech’s eMudhra fixes may leave crypto bots exposed, CertiK warns   north  
CertiK says crypto trading bots and exchange applications may remain exposed to the eMudhra certificate flaw because browser fixes may not protect all software.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-21 13:31:39
Big Tech’s eMudhra fixes may leave crypto bots exposed, CertiK warns
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5 alternatives to Ledger to store your Bitcoin   north  
Hardware wallets aren’t the only way to protect your crypto, but from ETFs and passkeys to multisig accounts, each alternative has its own risks and trade-offs.
Keywords: Magazine

Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-21 13:30:00
5 alternatives to Ledger to store your Bitcoin
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OCC finalizes GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers and custody   north  
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s final rule covers payment stablecoin issuance and some custody activities, with the GENIUS Act framework taking effect in mid-January.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Robert Lakin ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-21 12:26:58
OCC finalizes GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers and custody
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France proposes liability for crypto exchanges offering DeFi access   north  
French authorities want crypto exchanges to conduct checks on DeFi protocols and face liability for certain customer losses under proposed changes to EU crypto rules.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-21 10:46:00
France proposes liability for crypto exchanges offering DeFi access
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Euro Pressure Persists   north  
Fears over the AI-meme, which took the semiconductor index down more than 10% last week, has stabilized with the help of favorable earnings by Super Micro Computer and SpaceX. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 14.5% last week amid the anxiety. It rallied 3.3% today and is now higher on the week. On [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-21 10:45:23
Euro Pressure Persists
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Digital Asset Custody: BCG Research Report | Ripple   north  
Beyond Safekeeping: Why Custody Is Now the Foundation of Digital Finance

Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-21 00:00:00
Digital Asset Custody: BCG Research Report | Ripple
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Bitcoin price spikes to $83.3K as US stocks rise on Q3 earnings, oil falls   north  
High US corporate earnings reports boosted stock markets and saw BTC price hit $83,300 before reversing at a 21-day trend line.
Keywords: Markets

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-20 16:14:09
Bitcoin price spikes to $83.3K as US stocks rise on Q3 earnings, oil falls
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Agents can trade 24/7 — but Yat Siu warns you could lose access at any time   north  
The Animoca Brands chairman explains that AI agents can make trades while you sleep, but users need to plan for the day they lose access to the bots.
Keywords: Magazine

Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-20 13:30:00
Agents can trade 24/7 — but Yat Siu warns you could lose access at any time
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Lloyds and Barclays among UK banks named in crypto transfer complaints, advocacy group says   north  
UK banks are facing scrutiny over crypto transfer limits and bans as Stand With Crypto reports thousands of complaints ahead of the country’s 2027 regulatory regime.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-10-20 12:13:44
Lloyds and Barclays among UK banks named in crypto transfer complaints, advocacy group says
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