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.
Here’s what happened in crypto today October 15, 2026, 3:37 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.
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.
Bitcoin slips under $80K after US PPI gains most in four years October 15, 2026, 11:10 am
BTC buyers attempted to defend $80,000 support after September US producer inflation overshot expectations by 100 basis points for the largest monthly gain since March 2022
Russia to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades starting July 2027 October 15, 2026, 10:22 am
Russia plans to ban direct P2P crypto trades from July 1, 2027, while separate rules already prohibit transfers from digital accounts to self-custody wallets.