A company that vouches for websites had secret keys so weak that 8 of them were cracked
Eight secret keys at eMudhra, an Indian firm that vouches for websites, were compromised. Browsers and software makers are rushing out fixes. Source:CoinDesk
Bitcoin hovers around $83,000 as AI earnings revive tech, ZEC jumps 11%
Strong results from SpaceX and Super Micro sent Asian chip stocks surging, and ZEC led crypto higher after developers set a date for its next network upgrade.…
U.S. CFTC sets agenda for AI forum, exploring trading and agentic finance
A Commodity Futures Trading Commission task force is scheduled for October 28 to talk about how the latest "super intelligence" technology may impact markets.…
OKX-ICE’s Andrew Cuomo calls issuer objections a ‘natural response’ to tokenized stock plans
The former NY governor, who cochairs the joint venture between the crypto exchange and Intercontinental Exchange, said companies were expected to take a…
The Coinbase allegations expose Bitcoin's corporate governance gap
Corporate adoption of bitcoin will stall as long as companies can't show who controls the money, who approves its movement, or whether it's still there, argues…
BlackRock seeks to shield bitcoin investors from losses after rival fund weathers 50% crash
BlackRock's proposed fund follows similar products from Calamos that helped investors avoid steep losses during bitcoin's selloff. Source:CoinDesk
Kazakhstan court bars Coinbase, five others from unlicensed crypto services in Astana International Financial Centre
The court injunctions apply strictly to users within the AIFC and do not extend across the rest of Kazakhstan. Source:CoinDesk
Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs join objections to OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading
Seven more issuers have opted out of being listed on the planned tokenized stock venue under the SEC's framework, bringing its disclosed objection count to 16.…
France's parliament approves vote to hit stablecoin trades with 31% capital gains tax
Amendment I3898 removes tax deferral for MiCAcompliant stablecoins starting January 2027. Source:CoinDesk
Equity weakness could damp demand for bitcoin after biggest ETF inflows in a month
Your dayahead look for Oct. 20, 2026 Source:CoinDesk
JPMorgan sees 10% annual bitcoin returns, topping stocks, bonds and gold over next decade
The report marks the first time JPMorgan has put a range on bitcoin returns in its research, though the bank remains cautious about BTC's role in portfolios.…
Bitcoin drops to $81,400 as Asian chip stocks tumble, options traders seek downside protection
Bitcoin slipped 0.5% to around $81,400 even after the biggest daily spot ETF inflow in nearly a month as South Korea's Kospi index fell 3.7% on AI worries.…