Solana’s Alpenglow launches on mainnet, targets 99% faster finality
Solana’s first major consensus upgrade is targeting 99% finality reduction, seeking to offer users nearimmediate transaction settlement and more responsive…
Big Tech’s eMudhra fixes may leave crypto bots exposed, CertiK warns
CertiK says crypto trading bots and exchange applications may remain exposed to the eMudhra certificate flaw because browser fixes may not protect all…
5 alternatives to Ledger to store your Bitcoin
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 tradeoffs.…
OCC finalizes GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers and custody
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…
Why centralized exchanges refuse to list legacy crypto tokens without explicit SEC immunity
Vault12 raised $17.45 million selling VGT in 2018 and says it met or dropped every promise, yet the token has never traded on a centralized exchange.…
Japanese visitors may be able to pay with yen stablecoins in South Korea under Shinhan-SBI pact
The collaboration will explore cardlinked merchant payments for Japanese visitors in South Korea and peertopeer wallet transfers among broader crossborder…
Dogecoin wallet, app teams unite in push to give DOGE more everyday uses
Dogecoin Labs will combine MyDoge, DogeOS and merchant payment tools as developers try to turn coin holders into customers for applications and businesses.…
Musk says he’s exploring a SpaceX-Tesla megamerger. What would a combined company be worth?
SpaceX and Super Micro Computer help revive Wall Street’s flagging enthusiasm, with more key earnings on tap. Source:MarketWatch
Bitcoin risk management grows more popular as the 'just bet on price' era fades
Your dayahead look for Oct. 21, 2026 Source:CoinDesk
OCC's final rule to start fresh in weighing stablecoin rewards against GENIUS Act ban
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is the first of several federal agencies to finish writing regulations under the act. Source:CoinDesk
Opposition to data centers will drive up inflation, says BlackRock’s Larry Fink
Fight the datacenters at your economic peril, says BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink. Source:MarketWatch
AT&T shrugs off SpaceX fears with its own large haul of new internet subscribers
AT&T’s fiber business was the star of the show in Wednesday’s thirdquarter earnings report. Source:MarketWatch