Payward receives full VARA approval, clearing Kraken to launch UAE crypto services within weeks. Kraken plans AED-denominated spot and margin trading, staking, and tokenized equities for UAE clients. Crypto derivatives and additional yield products are planned for 2026–2027, subject to approval. Kraken’s parent company, Payward, has received full market approval...
XRP Ledger Patches Decade-Old Bug With $250,000 Bounty
XRP Ledger fixed a decade-old security bug that could have created 18 trillion XRP. The researcher received a $250,000 bounty. The XRP Ledger has fixed a critical security flaw that could have allowed attackers to create 18 trillion XRP. Developers disclosed the vulnerability after securing the RippleX network and XRP...
Hyperliquid Generates Over $1.4B in Cumulative Revenue, Spends $1.26B on HYPE Buybacks
Castle Labs estimates Hyperliquid holds over 56% of on-chain perpetual open interest, reflecting its market position. Hyperliquid has generated more than $1.4 billion in cumulative revenue, according to research from Castle Labs. Of that amount, over $1.26 billion has reportedly gone toward open-market purchases of its native HYPE token. Meanwhile,...
TRON Launches Post-Quantum Cryptography on Testnet
TRON launches post-quantum cryptography on testnet, adding new security measures as Justin Sun prepares the blockchain for future quantum computing threats. TRON has activated post-quantum cryptography on its Nile testnet, marking a major step toward stronger blockchain security. The network could introduce quantum-resistant technology to its mainnet as and when...
Bitcoin Bond Market: Why Treasury Yields Could Matter More Than the Fed
Bitcoin faces rising Treasury yields as CoinShares warns bond markets could matter more than Fed rates amid slowing crypto fund inflows. Bitcoin’s next price move may depend more on the U.S. bond market than the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. CoinShares believes rising Treasury yields could become a major factor...
Ledger Investigates Crypto Wallet Theft After $86 Million Loss Estimate
Ledger investigates crypto wallet theft reports linked to Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis, as an onchain investigator estimates losses exceed $86 million. Ledger is investigating reports of stolen cryptocurrency involving customers who purchased hardware wallets from Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. Meanwhile, Specter, an onchain investigator, estimates that the suspicious addresses received...
Thailand Opens Door to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
Thailand’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF regulations take effect on October 16, 2026. Crypto ETFs must maintain at least 80% average net exposure to one cryptocurrency annually. Thailand restricts retail access to foreign crypto ETFs and bans margin loans for purchases. Thailand’s securities regulator has finalized rules allowing Bitcoin and Ethereum...
Kyrgyzstan Ends USDKG Stablecoin Project After UK Sanctions
USDKG ends as Kyrgyzstan orders liquidation of its issuer and state-owned crypto exchange. UK sanctions targeted USDKG’s original issuer months before Kyrgyzstan ordered its closure. USDKG holders can redeem tokens for fiat or USDT as the state-backed project winds down. Kyrgyzstan has ended its state-backed USDKG stablecoin project and ordered...
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Flash Buy Signals After Major Sell-Off
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP flash buy signals after sharp declines. Could buyers turn these technical setups into a rebound? Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP have all flashed four-hour TD Sequential buy signals after sharp recent declines. Bitcoin fell 5.55% from $86,976 on October 5 to $82,150, while Ethereum dropped 7.36% from...
ESMA Sets Jan. 8 Deadline for Non-MiCA Stablecoin Exit
ESMA gives EU crypto firms until Jan. 8, 2027, to end services involving stablecoins that fail MiCA requirements. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued new guidance on non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins. The guidance urges national regulators to stop crypto firms from having exposure to related clients by Jan. 8,...