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In a letter to the US regulator, Ondo argued that Nasdaq’s plan relies on undisclosed settlement details that could favor big players. Ondo Finance urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to delay or reject Nasdaq’s proposal to trade tokenized securities, saying it lacks transparency and could give established market players an unfair edge. In a Wednesday letter to the regulator, Ondo — a blockchain company that issues tokenized versions of traditional assets — said regulators and investors can’t fairly evaluate Nasdaq’s proposal without public details on how the Depository Trust Company (DTC) will handle blockchain settlements. DTC serves as the main depository for US securities and facilitates their post-trade settlement. While acknowledging support of Nasdaq’s move toward tokenization, Ondo warned that “Nasdaq’s reference to non-public information implies differential access that deprives other firms of a fair opportunity to comment.” Read more

Bitcoin mining crossed the zetahash threshold in September as the network averaged 1.034 ZH/s, and hashprice fell below $47 per PH per second. According to a new report by The MinerMag, the step up in difficulty coincided with miners’ equity values nearly doubling since August to about $90 billion by October 15, while BTC fell […] The post New debt-fueled era for Bitcoin miners marked by 1 zetahash milestone – Report appeared first on CryptoSlate.

This week in U.S. crypto regulation has brought divergent state moves, with California preserving unclaimed crypto and Florida proposing public fund allocations to Bitcoin ETFs, a record $12B BTC seizure tied to global fraud, CZ pardon talk, and prediction markets pricing prolonged gridlock. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation Roundup: CZ Pardon Talks Gain Momentum as States Advance Crypto Policy appeared first on Cryptonews.

Experts believe that some retail traders still follow the four-year Bitcoin cycle rulebook, accounting for part of crypto’s recent decline.

Across assets, crypto sentiment has deteriorated while the market has faced pressure; probability of a near-term collapse has been analyzed with total cap near $3.62T and a higher VIX, plus level checks for BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL and context on macro and spot volume. The post Crypto Market Collapse Risk: Panic Selling Tests Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, SOL appeared first on Cryptonews.

"EtherHiding" deploys in two phases by compromising a website, which then communicates with malicious code embedded in a smart contract. North Korean hackers have adopted a method of deploying malware designed to steal crypto and sensitive information by embedding malicious code into smart contracts on public blockchain networks, according to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group. The technique, called “EtherHiding,” emerged in 2023 and is typically used in conjunction with social engineering techniques, such as reaching out to victims with fake employment offers and high-profile interviews, directing users to malicious websites or links, according to Google. Hackers will take control of a legitimate website address through a Loader Script and embed JavaScript code into the website, triggering a separate malicious code package in a smart contract designed to steal funds and data once the user interacts with the compromised site. Read more

Bitcoin fell below $105,000 as US banking stress rattled risk markets, but stronger-than-expected regional bank earnings helped ease investor fears. Will the BTC uptrend resume any time soon? Key takeaways: Bitcoin price stabilized after US regional banks posted stronger-than-expected earnings, easing credit fears. One analyst predicted Bitcoin’s bull run could end in 10 days. Read more

Bitcoin falls 13% in a week, now trading near $105K. Analysts watch $104K–$112K range for signs of recovery or further downside.

The company develops no-code tools that enable creators to launch blockchain-based entertainment experiences.

Market makers paused trading during last week's flash crash, potentially adding to the volatility. Here’s what happened.

Babylon unveils a proof-of-concept for using native Bitcoin in DeFi lending, as BNB Chain and Hyperliquid post major updates. Bitcoin infrastructure company Babylon Labs claimed to have developed a system that enables native Bitcoin to be used as collateral for borrowing assets on Ethereum. Babylon Labs co-founder and Stanford University professor David Tse said on Wednesday that the company built a proof-of-concept that allows native Bitcoin to be used “trustlessly” as collateral for loans on Ethereum.  The comments follow a white paper release from the company, revealing a Bitcoin trustless vault system that leverages Bitcoin smart contract verification BitVM3 to lock BTC in per-user vaults. Here, withdrawals are gated by proofs of external smart contract state verified on Bitcoin.  Read more

The traditional corporate playbook risks not only underperformance, but a breach of fiduciary duty as cash reserves bleed away on the altar of money-printing, argues Musqet founder David Parkinson.

Nasdaq-listed Caliber purchased $2 million LINK while the Chainlink Reserve added nearly 60,000 tokens, but bears remain in control.

SEC has approved Form 8-A for 21Shares, and Solana access via a Spot framework has reached Cboe BZX as ETF S-1 reviews have paused during the U.S. shutdown. Multiple issuers have updated filings, while Hong Kong has launched a SOL fund following Bitcoin and Ethereum spot products. The post SEC Approves 21Shares Solana Spot ETF – SOL to $300 Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

NFT marketplace and token trading platform OpenSea will launch its SEA token in Q1 2026, with 50% allocated for its community of users.

Odds for the resumption of "Uptober" dwindle as Bitcoin, Ether and most altcoins continue toward new lows. Will next week’s US economic calendar events help restore the uptrend? Key points: Bitcoin is finding buying support below the $107,000 level, but the relief rally is likely to be sold into. Several altcoins have reached strong support levels, but the lack of a solid rebound suggests the downward pressure may continue for a while. Read more

Switzerland's nationwide gambling authority said that user rewards on the platform feature the element of chance, categorizing them as gambling. Switzerland’s Gambling Supervisory Authority (GESPA), the country’s gambling regulator, has filed a complaint against FIFA’s non-fungible token (NFT) platform FIFA Collect, alleging that it is an unlicensed gambling provider. On Friday, GESPA announced the complaint, alleging the platform’s “competitions,” which feature user rewards like airdrop campaigns and challenges, constitute gambling under current Swiss regulations due to the element of chance in claiming rewards. GESPA wrote: From a gambling law perspective, the offers in question are partly lotteries and partly sports betting,” GESPA said. Switzerland has only two nationwide regulated sports gambling providers, Sporttip and Jouez Sport, according to GESPA. Read more

This isn't another meltdown, new analysis says that Bitcoin's 2025 pullback is a healthy reset in a market.

Geneva, Switzerland – October 17, 2025 – CoinDesk Data the institutional research division of CoinDesk, a leading global media outlet in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, together with prominent blockchain analytics and risk assessment firms Nansen and Particula, have each released independent Q3 2025 reports analyzing onchain activity on the TRON network. Collectively, the findings […] The post TRON Strengthens Its Role as Global Settlement Infrastructure in Q3 2025, Reports CoinDesk, Nansen, and Particula appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Arthur Hayes has pursued a $250M raise for Maelstrom’s first equity fund to acquire profitable off-chain crypto firms via SPVs with institutional backing. The move has come as crypto M&A has hit $10B in Q3 2025, with deals like Coinbase–Deribit and Ripple–Hidden Road. The post Arthur Hayes’ Family Office Targets $250M Fund to Back Mid-Sized Crypto Firms: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.