Here’s what happened in crypto today October 12, 2026, 8:46 am
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.
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.
Kraken parent clears Dubai’s final hurdle for dirham trading rollout October 12, 2026, 5:41 am
Payward received full market approval from Dubai’s VARA to expand its digital asset services in the UAE, building on the preliminary approval received in May.
Standard Chartered adds Ripple USD custody, eyes LMAX collateral deal October 12, 2026, 5:30 am
Standard Chartered has launched custody for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger and plans to let institutions use the tokens as trading collateral.
South Korean bank launches Bitcoin-backed business loans: Report October 12, 2026, 4:45 am
Jeonbuk Bank reportedly began offering Bitcoin-backed loans to corporate customers, with a third-party custodian holding the cryptocurrency used as collateral.
Global watchdog flags stablecoin risks, AI threats ahead of G20 October 12, 2026, 2:30 am
The Financial Stability Board flagged cross-border stablecoin risks and AI-related cybersecurity threats while urging G20 policymakers to support stronger safeguards.
DATA Network to migrate to Sui, retire own chain October 12, 2026, 1:15 am
The migration is backed by a $30 million investment from Sui Foundation.
French lawmakers back reporting rule for crypto wallets over $112K October 12, 2026, 12:45 am
Holders could face fines of up to 10,000 euros for failing to declare qualifying assets.