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Many crypto users online praised the decision but continued to criticize the exchange for freezing the funds in the first place. About three months after a pseudonymous crypto trader reported that the MEXC exchange had frozen about $3 million worth of their holdings, a representative publicly apologized and released the funds. In a Friday X post, MEXC Chief Strategy Officer Cecilia Hsueh said the exchange “fucked up” in handling a situation with a crypto user called the White Whale. In July, MEXC froze $3.1 million of the user’s funds, allegedly due to the exchange’s “risk control rules.” “We apologize to [the White Whale], and his money is already released,” said Hsueh. “He can claim it at any time. I messed up in communicating with him. I got emotional, and I shouldn’t have.” Read more

Many crypto users online praised the decision but continued to criticize the exchange for freezing the funds in the first place. About three months after a pseudonymous crypto trader reported that the MEXC exchange had frozen about $3 million worth of their holdings, a representative publicly apologized and released the funds. In a Friday X post, MEXC Chief Strategy Officer Cecilia Hsueh said the exchange “f***-ed up” in handling a situation with a crypto user called the White Whale. In July, MEXC froze $3.1 million of the user’s funds, allegedly due to the exchange’s “risk control rules.” “We apologize to [the White Whale], and his money is already released,” said Hsueh. “He can claim it at any time. I messed up in communicating with him. I got emotional, and I shouldn’t have.” Read more

Many crypto users online praised the decision but continued to criticize the exchange for freezing the funds in the first place. About three months after a pseudonymous crypto trader reported that the MEXC exchange had frozen about $3 million worth of their holdings, a representative publicly apologized and released the funds. In a Friday X post, MEXC Chief Strategy Officer Cecilia Hsueh said the exchange “f***-ed up” in handling a situation with a crypto user called the White Whale. In July, MEXC froze $3.1 million of the user’s funds, allegedly due to the exchange’s “risk control rules.” “We apologize to [the White Whale], and his money is already released,” said Hsueh. “He can claim it at any time. I messed up in communicating with him. I got emotional, and I shouldn’t have.” Read more

According to new research from Binance Labs, it looks like BNB Coin is having one of its best runs since it launched.The BNB Chain ecosystem is leading the pack right now, ranked number one in DEX trading volume, active users, and active stablecoin wallet addresses.BNB has also posted the biggest annualized price gain, hitting around […] The post BNB Coin Price Prediction: As Market Sentiment Turns Grim, Can BNB Shift And Reach a New ATH in November? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Bitcoin Lightning Network was once the crown jewel of Bitcoin’s scaling story, a living map of open channels and growing liquidity that reflected adoption in real-time. However, as the network matures, the picture has blurred. Behind the steady decline in public Bitcoin Lightning capacity lies a quiet transformation: exchanges, wallets, and merchants are routing […] The post Invisible Lightning: Why exchange channels break a favorite Bitcoin metric appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Stolen in the massive 2023 Multichain breach that shook cross-chain trust, the ruling of freezing the USDC signals a stronger legal path for recovering digital assets lost in major crypto exploits. The post Multichain Liquidators Win Key Ruling as New York Court Extends Freeze on Stolen USDC appeared first on Cryptonews.

Brian Armstrong used Coinbase's Q3 earnings call to drop a few terms that prediction market users had bet on. The remarks got mixed reviews.

Borderless Capital’s Amit Mehra said quantum computing remains years away from threatening Bitcoin, though rapid advances could make post-quantum security urgent. Although still in its “infancy,” quantum computing could pose a threat to Bitcoin and other proof-of-work algorithms in the near future, according to Amit Mehra, a partner at venture capital firm Borderless Capital. When asked what trends Borderless Capital was following, Mehra, speaking to Cointelegraph at Global Blockchain Congress Dubai 2025, said the company was  “diving deep into quantum compute” and looking at how companies are developing quantum resistance technology.  Mehra said quantum computing will take until the end of the decade to develop. Still, he said, people tend to underestimate the rapid evolution of technology: Read more

Borderless Capital’s Amit Mehra said quantum computing remains years away from threatening Bitcoin, though rapid advances could make post-quantum security urgent. Although still in its “infancy,” quantum computing could pose a threat to Bitcoin and other proof-of-work algorithms in the near future, according to Amit Mehra, a partner at venture capital firm Borderless Capital. When asked what trends Borderless Capital was following, Mehra, speaking to Cointelegraph at Global Blockchain Congress Dubai 2025, said the company was  “diving deep into quantum compute” and looking at how companies are developing quantum resistance technology.  Mehra said quantum computing will take until the end of the decade to develop. Still, he said, people tend to underestimate the rapid evolution of technology: Read more

Borderless Capital’s Amit Mehra said quantum computing remains years away from threatening Bitcoin, though rapid advances could make post-quantum security urgent. Although still in its “infancy,” quantum computing could pose a threat to Bitcoin and other proof-of-work algorithms in the near future, according to Amit Mehra, a partner at venture capital firm Borderless Capital. When asked what trends Borderless Capital was following, Mehra, speaking to Cointelegraph at Global Blockchain Congress Dubai 2025, said the company was  “diving deep into quantum compute” and looking at how companies are developing quantum resistance technology.  Mehra said quantum computing will take until the end of the decade to develop. Still, he said, people tend to underestimate the rapid evolution of technology: Read more

Regulators are overhauling crypto banking rules to reduce risk and improve transparency, creating a framework that could reshape how stablecoin issuers operate and strengthen the long-term stability of the U.S. digital-asset market. The post Crypto Banking Rules Face Overhaul as Global Regulators Sound the Alarm on Stablecoins appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin bulls defended the $107,000 level, but the net outflows from the spot Bitcoin ETFs increase the risk of a breakdown in the near term. Key points: For the first time in seven years, Bitcoin is at risk of ending October in the red. Several altcoins have dropped to their crucial support levels, indicating selling on rallies. Read more

Bitcoin bulls defended the $107,000 level, but the net outflows from the spot Bitcoin ETFs increase the risk of a breakdown in the near term. Key points: For the first time in seven years, Bitcoin is at risk of ending October in the red. Several altcoins have dropped to their crucial support levels, indicating selling on rallies. Read more

Bitcoin bulls defended the $107,000 level, but the net outflows from the spot Bitcoin ETFs increase the risk of a breakdown in the near term. Key points: For the first time in seven years, Bitcoin is at risk of ending October in the red. Several altcoins have dropped to their crucial support levels, indicating selling on rallies. Read more

Solana trades below $190 support as RSI weakens, open interest rises, and ETFs drive new interest. Analysts watch $300 target closely.

Citi and Western Union lead Wall Street’s stablecoin charge as Bitcoin miners and lenders shake up the post-halving crypto landscape. The race to develop stablecoin infrastructure is heating up across Wall Street and corporate America. Citigroup is moving ahead with plans to expand its stablecoin payment capabilities, amid growing speculation that major financial institutions are exploring stablecoin initiatives following the passage of the US GENIUS Act — comprehensive legislation expected to take effect in early 2027. The momentum extends beyond banks. Western Union announced plans to build a stablecoin payment network on Solana, underscoring how traditional payment providers are embracing blockchain for faster and cheaper cross-border transactions. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, with smaller operators rapidly closing the gap on industry leaders. And in digital lending, Ledn reported more than $1 billion in Bitcoin-backed loan originations this year — evi...

Citi and Western Union lead Wall Street’s stablecoin charge as Bitcoin miners and lenders shake up the post-halving crypto landscape. The race to develop stablecoin infrastructure is heating up across Wall Street and corporate America. Citigroup is moving ahead with plans to expand its stablecoin payment capabilities, amid growing speculation that major financial institutions are exploring stablecoin initiatives following the passage of the US GENIUS Act — comprehensive legislation expected to take effect in early 2027. The momentum extends beyond banks. Western Union announced plans to build a stablecoin payment network on Solana, underscoring how traditional payment providers are embracing blockchain for faster and cheaper cross-border transactions. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, with smaller operators rapidly closing the gap on industry leaders. And in digital lending, Ledn reported more than $1 billion in Bitcoin-backed loan originations this year — evi...

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Singapore’s approach to digital asset regulation. The Bitcoin white paper, published by Satoshi Nakamoto, turned 17 years old, but a struggling BTC price has marred the occasion, as it faces its first red October in seven years. Elsewhere, Michael Saylor said that Strategy is unlikely to look at acquiring other Bitcoin treasury firms as there’s too much uncertainty. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has praised Singapore’s proactive approach to digital assets and stablecoin regulation, highlighting what he described as a model for effective and secure innovation in financial technology. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, Bessent met with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to discuss financial cooperation and the future of digital ...

Singapore authorities seized $150 million in assets connected to Chen Zhi as U.S. and UK prosecutors pursue criminal charges over an alleged $14.4 billion Bitcoin fraud operation involving forced labor and cryptocurrency laundering. The post Singapore Freezes $150M in Assets Tied to Alleged Bitcoin Fraud Kingpin appeared first on Cryptonews.

Custodia said it may request a rehearing on the matter, after a panel of judges ruled 2-1 to affirm a district court’s prior ruling denying the crypto bank Fed access.