MrBeast’s Banking Move Shows No Crypto Signs
@MrBeast is promoting @Step, but the app advertises no crypto features. Updated terms removed its crypto rewards section, though other clauses still mention crypto. #Update #Fintech
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Zerohash launches tool for address-free crypto transfers
@ZeroHash launches a tool that lets users move crypto without copying wallet addresses as it seeks a federal trust charter. #Update #Crypto
World launches deepfake-protected verification for banks, Zoom
@worldcoin launched identity checks for banks and businesses, plus a tool that verifies @Zoom participants to help counter deepfakes. Early partners include Bain Capital and VanEck Funds. #Update #Identity $WLD
Crypto ETFs Lose $593M in a Week
Crypto ETFs lost $593M through Oct. 16, down 52% from the prior week. $ETH funds saw the heaviest outflows relative to assets, while $SOL funds logged 10 straight outflow days. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Fidelity Pays $500,000 in California Crypto Withdrawal Settlement
California secured a $500,000 settlement with @Fidelity over past crypto withdrawal restrictions. Fidelity disputes that it broke state law and now allows external transfers. #Update #Legal
Strategy, Metaplanet Face Possible MSCI Index Removal
@MSCI adopted rules that could remove Bitcoin treasury firms @Strategy and @Metaplanet from its global indexes. Both appear in a test list; no final removal decision has been announced. #Update #Indexes
Bill offers relief for honest crypto-tax errors
A bill before the United States Congress would let eligible crypto investors correct past tax errors by paying what they owe, plus interest and set penalties. It is not law. #Update #CryptoTax @USCongress
Latvia Changes Crypto Tax; 2027 Filing Opens
Latvia passed a crypto tax reform on October 15: eligible investment accounts are taxed when withdrawals exceed deposits, with a 2027 window to declare older holdings. #Update #Tax #Latvia
Public Companies Object to OKX-ICE Tokenized Stock Plan
Nine public companies, including @Verizon and @Broadcom, objected to having their shares offered on a proposed platform backed by @OKX and @ICE. #Update #TokenizedStocks
Latvia to Allow Crypto Tax Payments: 2027
Latvia’s parliament has extended investment-account tax rules to crypto and approved a one-time declaration option. The government plans to allow crypto tax payments in 2027, pending technical work. #Update #Crypto #Latvia
Dutch Give US Seized Anti-Fascist Server Data
Dutch police seized a server belonging to @AutisticiInventati at U.S. request and are handing over its data. The U.S. terrorist designation does not apply in the Netherlands. #Update #Privacy
Crypto rebounds as ‘Black Monday’ looms
$BTC rebounded to about $82,400 after Sunday’s selloff, while major cryptocurrencies remained flat on the day. #Update #Crypto $BTC
World Takes Proof-of-Human IDs to Banks
@worldnetwork launched World ID tools for banks to verify people behind transactions, citing rising AI fraud risks. Bain Capital and Pantera Capital are among its design partners. #Update #Identity $WLD
Nscale loses Microsoft AI deal; power delayed
@Nscale has lost a deal to supply AI chips to @Microsoft in the U.K. because its grid connection may not be ready until the 2030s. #Update #AI