Here’s what happened in crypto today October 12, 2026, 3:26 pm
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Crypto PACs report $2.7M spending blitz on House races as midterms loom October 12, 2026, 2:55 pm
With just 22 days until the US midterm elections, a crypto-aligned committee has announced another major ad expenditure to support “pro-crypto” candidates in 2026.
US accounting overhaul could make stablecoins more attractive to corporations: Tempo October 12, 2026, 2:38 pm
A Tempo report examines how proposed US accounting rules could change corporate stablecoin holdings, with direct redemption rights determining which tokens qualify as cash.
Bitcoin miners face widening AI financing costs as lenders scrutinize deals October 12, 2026, 12:51 pm
The Bitcoin mining industry needs roughly $50 billion to complete planned AI infrastructure projects, with IREN, Riot Platforms and HIVE Digital facing major funding gaps.
Bitcoin drops 2.2% as Ukraine, Iran strikes send oil toward one-month high October 12, 2026, 12:30 pm
Bitcoin price action stayed rangebound after failing to sustain above $84,000 into the Wall Street open on rising oil prices.
XRP treasury Evernorth’s shares rise 5% at Nasdaq opening print October 12, 2026, 10:18 am
Evernorth’s share price rose by 5% as investors welcomed the Nasdaq debut of the first pure-play XRP digital asset treasury.
Ledger implant tests Bitcoin ETFs as safer custodial solutions than hardware wallets October 12, 2026, 10:07 am
The discovery of an unauthorized Ledger hardware implant reignited debate on whether Bitcoin ETFs are safer than self-custodying Bitcoin via hardware wallet devices.
Strategy adds 250 Bitcoin as holdings reach 848,250 BTC October 12, 2026, 8:31 am
Michael Saylor’s Strategy said Bitcoin holdings reached 848,250 BTC after its latest purchase, while maintaining a $4.88 billion cash reserve.
Australia proposes leverage caps for crypto-settled derivatives October 12, 2026, 7:41 am
ASIC’s proposal would extend leverage limits and protections against negative balances to certain derivatives settled in digital assets.
BTC price support holds ahead of US CPI data: Three things Bitcoin traders need to know this week October 12, 2026, 7:14 am
Bitcoin traders braced for inflation-based volatility after BTC price action preserved key weekly support around $82,500.