Milei Blasts Press After Beating Libra Charges
Argentine President Javier Milei demanded compensation after charges tied to $LIBRA were dismissed. He accused the press of a smear campaign; critics alleged investigators hid evidence. #Update #Legal
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Russia Reaches 270,000 Digital Ruble Accounts
The Central Bank of Russia (@bank_of_russia) reports 270,000 digital ruble accounts, above expectations, with strong small-business demand. It plans subscription services and offline payments. #Update #CBDC
Banks Could Unlock $100M Beyond Crypto Custody
@Ripple says @BCG research finds institutional custody holds over 30% of digital assets outside exchanges, as banks seek more control over signing and custody systems. #Update #Custody
Bell Upgrade Guide Updated Before November Votes
@StellarOrg updated its Bell upgrade guide with software versions operators need before network votes. Apps must support new addresses and ledger data; activation still needs validator approval. #Update #Crypto $XLM
USDC auctions let institutions collect cash-out fees
@Circle launches hourly $USDC auctions that use institutions’ redemption fees to fund rebates for matched institutional minters. Rebates require a matched order, not simply holding $USDC. #Update #Stablecoins $USDC
BCG: Custody Central to Banks’ Digital-Asset Plans
@BCG, in a study commissioned by @Ripple, says banks’ custody choices shape which digital asset services they can offer; its adoption estimate excludes assets on centralized exchanges. #Update #Custody
Gold Bugs Face Machine That Prints Gold
@MarathonFusion says it turned mercury into stable gold, but has not disclosed its output or costs, and independent verification remains unreported. #Update #Gold
Payward Wins In-Principle Approval for Kazakhstan Expansion
Kraken parent @Payward received in-principle approval for digital asset trading, dealing and custody in Kazakhstan’s Astana International Financial Centre. A final license and launch date remain pending. #Update #Regulation
Grayscale Tracks Crypto Gainer Targeting AI Revenue
@Grayscale reports @Pearl gained 580% through Oct. 22 as the project seeks to pay GPU operators for AI work and blockchain security. #Update #AI
X 100 Global Loses Millions; Senate Hijacked
Attackers reportedly seized two of @x100global’s three Senate seats using a flash loan and drained $4.85 million in $USDT. Its X token fell over 96%. #Breaking #Security
New York Seeks $1.3B From NovaTech Founders
New York’s attorney general asked a court to order $1.3 billion in relief from @NovaTech’s founders and announced separate promoter settlements worth nearly $6 million. Neither amount is confirmed as recovered for investors. #Breaking #Legal
Google Lets Gmail, Photos Data Feed Ads
@Google’s updated privacy policy allows Gmail, Drive and Photos data to inform ad targeting when users opt into connected AI features. Users can disconnect the apps to opt out. #Update #Privacy
Capital Research’s Metaplanet Voting Stake Reaches 11.11%
@Metaplanet says Capital Research and Management’s reported voting stake reached 11.11%, reflecting both a larger shareholding and a buyback that reduced voting shares. #Update #Ownership
Sweden’s Government Offices Block ChatGPT, Claude; Keep Copilot
Sweden’s Government Offices will block @OpenAI’s ChatGPT and @Anthropic’s Claude on staff computers October 26 over information security concerns. @Microsoft’s Copilot remains the only approved AI tool. #Update #AI