Crypto Briefs
Short updates on stories reported by a single outlet so far — summarized in a few sentences, always linking the original reporting. Stories picked up by more publications get full articles.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Walt Launches AI-Powered Perpetuals Trading via Mira Integration
Walt is introducing AI perpetuals trading functionality through integration with Mira, enabling ChatGPT and Claude to execute trades on behalf of users. Order execution will be disabled by default, with AI agents restricted to dedicated trading accounts that users must explicitly fund, limiting counterparty risk.
Read the original at The DefiantBlackRock Plans Bitcoin Fund With Loss Protection After BTC Volatility
BlackRock is developing a bitcoin investment product designed to limit investor losses, following Calamos's launch of similar protective funds during bitcoin's recent 50% crash. The move reflects growing institutional demand for downside-hedged cryptocurrency exposure as volatility remains a barrier to mainstream adoption.
Read the original at CoinDeskNGRAVE Wallet Users Targeted in $2.65M Phishing Attack
NGRAVE cryptocurrency wallet users fell victim to a phishing attack resulting in $2.65 million in losses, with funds traced to XMR1 purchases on the Hyperliquid exchange. Bitquery tracked the stolen funds but could not confirm that every compromised wallet belonged to an NGRAVE user, leaving the precise scope of the incident unclear.
Read the original at CryptoSlateRipple Prime enables 24/7 stock trading with RLUSD collateral
Ripple has launched Prime, a service allowing institutional investors to trade stocks around the clock using its RLUSD stablecoin as collateral. HSBC cautioned that despite the offering, markets remain thin and finding sufficient liquidity for large positions could prove challenging, raising concerns about execution quality in after-hours trading.
Read the original at CoinDeskSlowMist Warns Crypto Platforms of Critical PHP Security Patches
Security firm SlowMist is urging cryptocurrency platforms to prepare for critical PHP patches scheduled for release on October 21 at 10 a.m. ET, with technical details to be disclosed at that time. The advisory highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities that could affect crypto exchanges and services relying on PHP-based systems.
Read the original at The DefiantShiba Inu Burn Rate Spikes 500% in 24 Hours
Shiba Inu's token burn rate surged nearly 500% over 24 hours, with 2.7 million SHIB tokens removed from circulation. The article flags an unspecified caveat regarding the spike, suggesting the increase may not reflect sustained demand fundamentals.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoDunamu, Upbit operator, partners with MoonPay on stablecoin payments
Dunamu, operator of South Korean exchange Upbit, and payment platform MoonPay announced a strategic collaboration to explore international stablecoin payments and related services. The companies will examine integration of MoonPay's global infrastructure with Dunamu's platform, according to an October 21 press release.
Read the original at Crypto.newsUtah sues Kalshi for $61M over alleged illegal betting
Utah filed suit against prediction market Kalshi and Susquehanna trading firms seeking up to $61.2 million in alleged illegal betting fees. The lawsuit proceeds as Kalshi's federal appeal over its regulatory status continues through the courts.
Read the original at Crypto.news1inch Winds Down Card Product, Sets Dec. 18 Withdrawal Deadline
1inch announced it is discontinuing its card product and has set December 18 as the deadline for users to withdraw balances from their accounts. The DeFi protocol stated that while existing cards and accounts remain accessible for now, the issuer and provider—not 1inch itself—control the timeline for when card functionality will ultimately end.
Read the original at The DefiantSolana Deploys Alpenglow Network Overhaul, Targeting 150ms Finality
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade launches Wednesday, replacing the network's voting system used since 2020 with a new mechanism designed to achieve approximately 150-millisecond finality. The upgrade follows months of testing that included a failed migration and rollback, representing the blockchain's most significant overhaul in four years.
Read the original at CoinDeskSwitzerland Approves Landmark Bitcoin ETF After Volume Review
Switzerland's financial regulator FINMA has approved a Swiss-law retail fund concentrated in Bitcoin, following a determination that trading volume is sufficient to support the product. The fund will maintain custody safeguards, risk disclosures, and sales duties as required by local regulations.
Read the original at CryptoSlateBlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF Records $29.86M in Fresh Inflows
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) attracted $29.86 million in new investor demand, underscoring institutional appetite for Bitcoin exposure through the spot ETF product. The inflow data reflects IBIT's continued dominance in the Bitcoin ETF market, with analysts noting the strength is pressuring competing funds to differentiate offerings to retain market share.
Read the original at Crypto Briefing17 Data Center Projects Proposed on US Public Lands
The Center for Western Priorities identified at least 17 data center projects proposed on U.S. public lands, citing concerns about environmental impact, resource strain, and reduced public land access. The surge reflects growing infrastructure demand, likely tied to cryptocurrency mining and AI computing operations seeking power-efficient locations.
Read the original at Crypto Briefing17 Data Center Projects Proposed on US Public Lands
The Center for Western Priorities identified at least 17 data center projects proposed on US public lands, raising environmental and resource concerns. The surge in projects reflects growing demand for computational infrastructure, though critics worry about strain on water resources, environmental impact, and reduced public land access.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingRaydium surpasses PumpFun in 24-hour DEX volume
Raydium exceeded PumpFun in daily decentralized exchange volume, marking a shift in Solana's DEX market share. The development reflects Raydium's strategic diversification efforts and signals potential competition reshaping the platform hierarchy on Solana.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingRaydium surpasses PumpFun in 24-hour DEX volume
Raydium exceeded PumpFun in daily decentralized exchange volume, according to Crypto Briefing reporting. The shift reflects Raydium's strategic diversification efforts and marks a notable change in Solana's DEX market dynamics, where PumpFun had previously dominated volume rankings.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingQubic Restarts Blockchain After $1.4M Hack, Opens Recovery Claims
Qubic has resumed blockchain operations following a $1.4 million wallet hack and opened a recovery claims process that will remain available until May 2027. The project is urging users to replace potentially vulnerable wallet seeds as part of its recovery efforts.
Read the original at Crypto.newsRipple supports SEC crypto rules after $150M legal battle
Ripple has backed the SEC's proposed cryptocurrency regulations following its $150 million legal dispute with the agency, while advocating for clarified standards on token classification, issuer obligations, and trading frameworks. The company's shift toward supporting regulatory clarity suggests potential resolution of the lengthy enforcement action.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBot Wallets Dominate RLUSD Payments on XRP Ledger
Bitquery's analysis of XRP Ledger activity from September 19–October 18 found that 110 bot wallets account for a significant portion of RLUSD (Ripple USD) payment volume, though the study separates automated transaction counts from larger transfers including issuer flows. The finding raises questions about the authenticity of reported activity metrics on the ledger.
Read the original at CryptoSlateCelestia Activates Fibre Protocol for Direct Validator Uploads
Celestia has activated Fibre, a protocol feature enabling rollups to submit data directly to validators rather than through the mempool. The initial release supports 128 MiB blobs and 200 Fibre submissions per block, below Celestia's terabit throughput target, using smaller uploads and slower block cadence.
Read the original at The DefiantStarknet Foundation Launches Bramble Wallet With STRK20 Privacy
The Starknet Foundation released Bramble, a Chrome-extension wallet featuring private balance shielding via STRK20 standard, Ledger hardware signing, and multisig account support. The wallet includes recovery phrase backup functionality and operates as a browser extension.
Read the original at The DefiantBitcoin Options Market Signals Potential Selloff Amplification
Glassnode data shows Bitcoin's options spread crossed zero as downside skew rose, indicating trader positioning that could amplify a market selloff. However, the metrics do not confirm higher dollar hedge costs or option-selling profits, suggesting mixed signals about the severity of potential downside pressure.
Read the original at CryptoSlateOptimum Launches Block Propagation Layer on Ethereum Mainnet
MIT-incubated Optimum announced its mump2p block propagation layer is now live on Ethereum mainnet, with 16 node operators and approximately 1.4 million ETH in stake currently running the software. Liquid staking protocol ether.fi has made mump2p standard across its validator set, signaling adoption among major infrastructure participants.
Read the original at The DefiantSuper League Shareholders Approve Metaplanet Bitcoin Treasury Deal
Super League Enterprise shareholders voted on October 16 to approve Metaplanet's plan to contribute 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million to create a US-listed Bitcoin treasury platform. The Nasdaq-listed company would rename to Superplanet and trade as SUPA after closing, though regulatory approvals and other customary conditions remain outstanding ahead of a targeted Q4 completion.
Read the original at NewsBTCZENDEX Privacy-Focused DEX Launches Testnet After Security Audit
ZENDEX, a decentralized exchange built for private execution on an EVM-compatible ZK-privacy chain, announced live testnet trading following security audits by Hacken and Dual Defense. The phased testnet rollout will include points incentives and community-building activities.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoKazakhstan Orders Mobile Shutdown of 6 Major Crypto Exchanges
Kazakhstan issued September orders requiring Apple and Google to restrict mobile access to six major cryptocurrency exchanges, targeting unauthorized services in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The implementation status of these directives remains unconfirmed.
Read the original at CryptoSlateSBI Holdings, Startale launch yen-backed stablecoin
SBI Holdings has partnered with Startale to introduce a yen-pegged stablecoin aimed at bridging global and local financial transactions. The initiative represents a major financial institution's entry into stablecoin infrastructure.
Read the original at BITRSSJPMorgan Models Bitcoin at $385,000 in Decade-Long Bull Case
JPMorgan's research outlined a 10-to-15-year bull case scenario in which Bitcoin reaches $385,000, according to a report shared by analyst Matt Hougan. The projection contrasts with CEO Jamie Dimon's public skepticism toward cryptocurrency, and the firm has stopped short of recommending a bitcoin allocation in its portfolios.
Read the original at CryptoSlateCanada Ranks 10th in Crypto Adoption, 2nd in Large Transactions
Chainalysis ranked Canada 10th globally among 117 countries for grassroots cryptocurrency adoption and second overall in its big money index, according to new data cited by CryptoPotato. The findings suggest Canada's crypto market is expanding while the U.S. market faced reported contraction in 2026.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoLiquid Network Completes Recovery Month After 4,000 BTC Hack
Liquid Network has restored operations one month following a hack that resulted in the theft of 4,000 bitcoins. The network announced it has reached final stages of recovery, though details on restitution or security upgrades were not specified in the announcement.
Read the original at Bitcoin Magazine