A pre-activation check found 151 Solana validators representing 20.3% of stake had yet to meet Alpenglow’s reported requirements. That’s a readiness snapshot—not proof the stake would go offline—as operators were urged to update software, configure keys and fund vote accounts.
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USDC is reportedly set to become the EU’s first “significant” e-money token, bringing tougher EBA scrutiny of reserves and redemptions. Circle is pushing back on MiCA’s reserve rules as it seeks to expand across global payment markets.
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Blockchain trackers report that wallets linked to Drift Protocol’s $285 million exploit sent 13,400 to 25,700 ETH—worth roughly $32 million to $61.6 million—to Tornado Cash. The estimates differ, and the transfers don’t prove the funds were cashed out. Meanwhile, Drift’s DFX recovery tokens don’t guarantee full repayment.
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A UK advocacy group reports more than 10,000 complaints about bank limits and blocks on crypto transfers. The figures highlight customer frustration—but gaps in the data, unclear causes and unanswered questions about the banks’ policies make them hard to interpret.
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Bitget’s proposed acquisition of a licensed Thai exchange remains subject to regulatory approval, with the target reporting three years of operating losses. The deal follows a cyberattack in which Bitget says about $387.5 million in assets were transferred; the final recovery amount remains undisclosed.
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SkyAI says it held no SOL as of October 16 and is offering up to $201.3 million to buy back shares and warrants. The offer faces shareholder pushback over its price, while questions remain about the company’s SOL disposals and planned business.
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Verifiable credentials can prove data was signed by a key—not that the issuer is trustworthy or the claim is true. Issuer authority, current status and verifier accountability still depend on governance; a blockchain can aid audits, but it can’t decide whom to trust.
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The Blockchain Association is urging Treasury to clarify when crypto platforms and protocol participants can be held responsible for stablecoin issuance, arguing ordinary trading alone shouldn’t trigger liability. The proposed GENIUS Act rules are not final.
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Mastercard plans to screen stablecoin payments for fraud, scams and sanctions risks, combining payment data with blockchain analytics. The service will launch first in North America, with global availability targeted for 2027, but its pricing, supported networks and scoring details remain unknown.
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BlackRock’s proposed PBIT ETF is reported to use options linked to IBIT, but its advertised 10% loss exposure is no guaranteed limit. Key terms and payoff mechanics remain unverified, so investors should wait for the full details before judging its protection.
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