Here’s what happened in crypto today October 16, 2026, 2:21 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.
OpenAI model helped itself to testnet crypto, then kept quiet about it October 16, 2026, 2:11 am
An OpenAI research model checked 362 wallet addresses, questioned whether using the funds was ethical and proceeded with a transaction it later omitted from its final task summary.
Balaji’s ‘Singapore of social media’ begins with a wave of bans October 16, 2026, 1:16 am
Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan wants to turn Farcaster into a haven for well-mannered techno-optimists. He had to do a bit of housekeeping first.
MSCI adopts index exclusion rules that could oust Strategy October 15, 2026, 8:48 pm
Strategy, Metaplanet and Upexi were previously identified for deletion under the methodology, with MSCI set to announce its final list on Nov. 11.
Australia releases draft bill to adopt OECD crypto tax reporting framework October 15, 2026, 7:34 pm
Australia is among 77 jurisdictions committed to adopting CARF, with its first international exchanges of crypto tax data expected in 2028.
Scammer loses $4.8M stored on tampered Ledgers: Asia Express October 15, 2026, 6:42 pm
A scammer reportedly lost $4.8M of stolen money after storing the funds on tampered Ledgers. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs launch trading in Thailand and South Korea blocks 27 exchanges.
Binance.US seeks $1B valuation in potential $100M funding round: Report October 15, 2026, 4:21 pm
The crypto exchange was reportedly looking to use the additional funding to regain market share following Binance’s 2023 settlement with US authorities.
Ex-Trump crypto adviser profited after helping pass stablecoin bill: WSJ October 15, 2026, 1:14 pm
The Wall Street Journal reported that a company co-founded by Bo Hines benefited from the passage of the GENIUS stablecoin bill.
Sweden revisits digital krona as ECB advances digital euro plans October 15, 2026, 12:49 pm
Sweden’s Riksbank has recommended that lawmakers prepare for a possible digital krona, citing concerns over foreign-currency stablecoins and the future of domestic payments.
Mastercard brings stablecoin balances into traditional banking and card payments October 15, 2026, 11:46 am
The launch of Global Money Platform marks Mastercard’s first major integration with BVNK since its August acquisition, with Nuvei and Marqeta among the first companies to adopt the platform.