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BIP-444 suggests rejecting the fork could bring “legal or moral” risks, angering the community over the perceived coercive language.

White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks announced Selig as US President Donald Trump's pick after Brian Quintenz's nomination to lead the regulator was withdrawn. US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official Michael Selig announced that President Donald Trump had nominated him to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), citing a focus on crypto policies. The move still requires Senate approval and comes as the agency operates with several open seats. In Saturday X posts, Selig and White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks confirmed reports that Trump would nominate him to chair the CFTC, setting the groundwork for the departure of acting Chair Caroline Pham. Selig, whose nomination did not appear in congressional records nor among official White House announcements at the time of publication, reiterated Trump’s goal of making the US a “crypto capital.” Read more

Large tokens holders withdrew nearly 10 million tokens from Binance, one onchain analyst noted, signaling steady investor demand.

S&P Global assigned a B- rating to the company's debt, not exactly a ringing endorsement, but a rating nevertheless.

China has characterized stablecoins as a threat to stability and sovereignty, has maintained a strict domestic crackdown, and has monitored overseas growth. IMF and World Bank officials have raised similar concerns, while Hong Kong has launched licensing. The post China’s Central Bank Calls Stablecoins a ‘Threat,’ Vows Crackdown: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Community reaction to BIP-444 has widened as Bitcoin contributors have debated legal exposure for node operators; a proposed soft fork with caps on data sizes has been presented as interim, while opponents have questioned its impact on Ordinals and consensus. The post Bitcoin Soft Fork Sparks Fury Over ‘Legal Threats’ – Core Devs Face Backlash appeared first on Cryptonews.

The tokenized asset marketplace plans to go public next year, joining a wave of crypto companies moving toward public markets amid clearer US regulations. TZero Group, a New York–based blockchain infrastructure company specializing in tokenized securities and real-world assets, has announced plans to go public in 2026.  The company on Monday disclosed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. Founded in 2014, tZero helps companies raise capital and trade securities on blockchain-based platforms under US securities laws, including private offerings. CEO Alan Konevsky told Bloomberg that tZero is in talks with several banks but hasn’t chosen an underwriter. He said tZero, which employs just over 50 people and isn’t yet profitable, may also pursue an additional funding round ahead of the listing.  Read more

MegaETH's massively oversubscribed initial coin offering has resulted in a "hypothetical" FDV of $7 billion, the team said.

Bitcoin and several major altcoins have started a strong recovery, but the relief rally is expected to face significant headwinds near major overhead resistance levels. Key points: Bitcoin’s recovery could face selling at $118,000, but if the bulls overcome the resistance, the rally could retest the all-time high of $126,199. Several major altcoins have bounced off their strong support levels, but the recovery could face significant selling at higher levels. Read more

The company holds approximately 3,865 Bitcoin acquired through mining and strategic purchases.

IBM has launched Digital Asset Haven with Dfns for digital asset operations, adding residency controls, multi-party approvals and lifecycle automation across 40+ chains. It has KYC/AML integrations, APIs/SDKs, MPC, HSM and quantum-safe crypto, with SaaS in Q4 2025 and on-prem in Q2 2026. The post IBM Launches ‘Digital Asset Haven’ as Institutional Crypto Activity Accelerates appeared first on Cryptonews.

Investor confidence returned to digital assets as softer U.S. inflation data fueled expectations of further monetary easing.

Bitcoin price sits around $115,000 as the Federal Reserve meets this week. Policy risk concentrates around Wednesday’s Oct. 29 decision at 2 p.m. ET, followed by Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET. Markets price a 25 basis point cut for this meeting with further easing odds into year end, according to the […] The post Crypto’s week ahead: Everything you need to know to close out October appeared first on CryptoSlate.

1inch has expanded its security strategy through a collaboration with Innerworks, combining AI analysis with continuous ethical hacking to build adaptive defenses. The partnership advances DeFi safety by anticipating and neutralizing attacks before they impact users. The post 1inch and Innerworks Flip the Script on Hackers: Deploying AI-Powered Immune Layer appeared first on Cryptonews.

Vitalik Buterin and Anatoly Yakovenko debate whether Ethereum’s Layer-2 networks truly ensure security and decentralization.

Ledn has facilitated $2.8 billion in cumulative crypto-backed loans as holders leverage market gains amid the bull market. Digital asset lender Ledn has reported a record quarter for its Bitcoin-backed credit products, as more investors chose to borrow against their holdings amid the ongoing crypto bull market. The company originated $392 million in Bitcoin (BTC)-backed loans during the third quarter, pushing year-to-date originations past $1 billion. Since its inception, Ledn has issued more than $2.8 billion in total loans across over 100 countries, the company said. Ledn also reported generating approximately $100 million in annual recurring revenue. Read more

Ethereum nears $4,250 resistance with bullish signals from charts, whale activity, and shrinking exchange supply pointing to possible expansion.

Bitcoin holds $115K after breakout. Traders eye $111K–$113K pullback zone before a possible move to new ATHs as dormant BTC reactivates.

The senators took issue both with the Binance founder’s failure to implement anti-money laundering measures at the crypto exchange, and Binance’s ties to the Trump family.

Citi partners with Coinbase to boost crypto payment options for institutional clients, bridging traditional finance and digital assets.