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• China launches national blockchain network; Without digital currency and focused on data

  According to ICT News; The Central Committee of the Communist Party and the State Council of China issued a decree on October 9, 2026 (17 October 1405), according to which a nationwide blockchain network will be established to better manage data and connect the real economy to the digital sector. This program, along with the development of data processing centers […] by China, will launch a national blockchain network; Without digital currency and with a focus on data, the first time in ICT News Reference A

• Bitcoin Miners Face Rising AI Financing Costs as Lenders Review Deals

  The Bitcoin mining industry needs $50 billion to complete planned AI infrastructure projects, with IREN, Riot Platforms and HIVE Digital facing major funding shortfalls.

• Bitcoin Falls 2.2% as Ukraine and Iran Attacks Push Oil to One-Month High

  Bitcoin's price remained capped on Wall Street after failing to hold above $84,000, as rising oil prices weighed on the market.

• Palantir Europe chief warns the region is losing the AI lead, just as it did on the internet.

  Palantir UK's head says the US is competing in enterprise AI while Europe hesitates, and explains why he believes the company is facing intense political attacks.

• Tether Plunges, Bitcoin Retreats, Altcoins Under Selling Pressure

  Bitcoin and most altcoins declined today, Monday, October 12, 2026 (20 Mehr 1405), although some lesser-known altcoins moved in a different direction. Meanwhile, Tether has dropped to the 260,000-toman range in the domestic market.

• Tom Lee Sees $2 Trillion Wealth Transfer Boosting Crypto Demand as Bitmine Buys More Ether

  Bitmine's chairman said he expects young investors to increase demand for digital assets as his company's Ethereum treasury nears ownership of 5% of total supply.

• Bitcoin Slides as $681 Million Exits ETFs

  Bitcoin retreated and ETFs recorded $681 million in outflows ahead of the US CPI release.

• Catastrophe Bonds Target the Disaster Insurance Gap

  The planned Bermuda issuance places legal ownership within the chain and seeks capital for natural disaster risks whose insurance is expensive.

• Big Shock to Crypto Buyers: Cash Withdrawals from 5 Exchanges Halted

  Banking access for five crypto exchanges will be restricted starting today.

• Banking Services of Crypto Exchanges Restricted

  Following restrictions on overnight Tether trading and the removal of market charts, banking services for five crypto platforms are also being restricted.

• Bitcoin Returns to $84,000 Level: Will the Crypto Market Turn Bullish?

  After falling to the $80,000 range, Bitcoin has again approached $84,000, and Ethereum has returned above $2,500. However, capital outflows from crypto funds and fluctuating buyer demand suggest the market's bullish trend is not yet confirmed.

• XRP Evernorth Treasury Shares Rise 5% at Nasdaq Open

  Evernorth shares rose 5% as investors welcomed the debut of the first pure-play XRP digital asset treasury on Nasdaq.

• Ledger Implant Tests Bitcoin ETFs as Safer Custody Solutions Than Hardware Wallets

  The discovery of an unauthorized Ledger hardware implant has sparked debate over whether Bitcoin ETFs are safer than self-custody of bitcoin through hardware wallet devices.

• Banking Restrictions on Five Crypto Exchanges Take Effect Today; Deposits and Withdrawals Halted

  From 4 PM on Monday, 20 Mehr, access by five crypto exchange platforms to banking services and non-in-person withdrawals will be restricted. According to the published report, users of these platforms will not be able to deposit or withdraw funds, a restriction that will currently last three days.

• This is what happened in crypto today

  Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here's the latest news on daily trends and events affecting the price of Bitcoin, Blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

• Strategy Adds 250 Bitcoins as Holdings Reach 848,250 BTC

  Michael Saylor's Strategy says its bitcoin holdings reached 848,250 after its latest purchase, while holding a cash reserve of $4.88 billion.

• Standard Chartered Offers RLUSD Custody in Dubai and Plans LMAX Collateral Link

  Ripple had previously provided LMAX with $150 million in funding to integrate RLUSD into its institutional infrastructure.

• Ledger Claims CryptoBilis Cases Are Limited: Up to $93 Million Traced, $10 Million Frozen

  Ledger said every confirmed case involves devices sold by its Southeast Asia sales partner, but critics argue that the hardware wallet maker should be held accountable for an authorized sales channel.

• Australia Proposes Leverage Cap for Digital Asset Derivatives

  ASIC's proposal extends leverage limits and protection against negative balances to some cash-settled derivatives on digital assets.

• Bitcoin Holds at $83,000 as Dollar Strength Keeps Markets in a High-Risk Position

  Bitcoin and gold remain stable as the fixed dollar and rising bond yields affect sentiment, while IREN secures a multi-year cloud services contract with Anthropic.

• Bitcoin Price Support Ahead of US CPI Data: Three Things Bitcoin Traders Need to Know This Week

  Bitcoin traders are bracing for inflation-driven volatility after Bitcoin's price held key weekly support near $82,500.

• Global Financial Watchdog Calls for Cross-Border Information Sharing and Planning for a Stablecoin Crisis

  Coins jointly issued by multiple companies could trap reserves in one jurisdiction while redemption demands hit another, complicating the cross-border crisis response.

• Important Warning on Ledger Wallet Hacks: What Should Iranian Users Do?

  One of the week's most controversial stories in the digital currency market was the theft of more than $90 million in various cryptocurrencies from Ledger hardware wallets, a device long considered the safest place to store digital assets. On Saturday, October 10 (18 Mehr), Ledger confirmed that inside the device of one affected user [...]

• South Korea Issues First Traditional Bank Loan Backed by Bitcoin

  The loans use third-party custodians to hold bitcoin and rely on court-ordered sale if borrowers default.

• Famous American Economist Predicts the Next Gold Surge!

  Rising geopolitical tensions and concerns about the future of the global economy have shifted investor behavior and redirected capital toward private-sector assets. Martin Armstrong, the American economist known for studying economic cycles and forecasting financial market trends, believes this shift could pave the way for another price surge [...]

• SWI Raises $894 Million to Convert Former FTX Genesis Digital Bitcoin Miner to AI

  SWI announced it will use proceeds from its €800 million ($894 million) fundraising to convert the digital assets of Genesis, acquired from FTX's bankruptcy, from a Bitcoin miner into a centralized AI-focused data center.

• Altcoins Rise in Thin Trading as Bitcoin Falls Below $83,500

  CoinDesk 80 has risen about 3% in 24 hours, more than double the gain of CoinDesk 5, while spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $681 million in outflows last week.

• WSJ: Mohammed bin Salman Changes Shelters with Special Security Team

  Officials familiar with the movements of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 41, say he moves between heavily fortified palaces equipped with bunkers and is protected by a select, dedicated security team. His most recent public appearance was on Tuesday, when he donated blood to support a national blood donation campaign.

• Kraken’s Parent Removes Dubai’s Last Hurdle to Dirham Offering

  Payward Receives Full Market Approval from Dubai’s VARA to Expand Digital Asset Services in UAE, Following Preliminary Approval in May

• Standard Chartered Adds Custody for Ripple's USD, Eyes LMAX Collateral Deal

  Standard Chartered has launched custody for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger and plans to allow institutions to use these tokens as trading collateral.