Solana’s Alpenglow launches on mainnet, targets 99% faster finality October 21, 2026, 9:57 am
Solana’s first major consensus upgrade is targeting 99% finality reduction, seeking to offer users near-immediate transaction settlement and more responsive applications.
Here’s what happened in crypto today October 21, 2026, 9:34 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.
Big Tech’s eMudhra fixes may leave crypto bots exposed, CertiK warns October 21, 2026, 9:31 am
CertiK says crypto trading bots and exchange applications may remain exposed to the eMudhra certificate flaw because browser fixes may not protect all software.
5 alternatives to Ledger to store your Bitcoin October 21, 2026, 9:30 am
Hardware wallets aren’t the only way to protect your crypto, but from ETFs and passkeys to multisig accounts, each alternative has its own risks and trade-offs.
OCC finalizes GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers and custody October 21, 2026, 8:26 am
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s final rule covers payment stablecoin issuance and some custody activities, with the GENIUS Act framework taking effect in mid-January.
Standard Chartered signs definitive deal to acquire Zodia Custody October 21, 2026, 8:06 am
The signing follows shareholders’ acceptance of Standard Chartered’s non-binding offer in May, with regulatory approvals still pending.
PancakeSwap TVL tops $380M as major fee overhaul heads to vote October 21, 2026, 6:50 am
PancakeSwap’s proposed fee-sharing overhaul would give liquidity providers 88% of swap fees and cut CAKE emissions by 69%, as BNB Chain’s DeFi activity expands.
France proposes liability for crypto exchanges offering DeFi access October 21, 2026, 6:46 am
French authorities want crypto exchanges to conduct checks on DeFi protocols and face liability for certain customer losses under proposed changes to EU crypto rules.
Bitcoin ‘top buyers’ halt BTC price upside with $87.7K now key: Glassnode October 21, 2026, 6:39 am
Bitcoin price current resistance near $87,000 was reinforced by investors who bought BTC in late 2025, per new research.
Shinhan, SBI make Japan-Korea tourist spending a test case for yen stablecoins October 21, 2026, 6:22 am
The companies will assess safeguards for travelers and whether stablecoins can speed up trade settlement between South Korea and Japan.