Here’s what happened in crypto today October 5, 2026, 1:00 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.
Zcash activates NU7 on testnet ahead of November mainnet target October 4, 2026, 11:47 pm
Zcash’s NU7 upgrade is now live on testnet, giving developers several weeks to assess 25-second blocks and other protocol changes before a planned November mainnet activation.
OKX, NYSE parent file to launch tokenized US stock platform October 4, 2026, 11:44 pm
The stock trading platform seeks to offer tokenized shares in more than 60 US-listed companies under the SEC’s recently introduced innovation exemption.
Safe investor asks Swiss watchdog to intervene in governance dispute October 4, 2026, 11:12 pm
Greenfield Capital said it sought changes to Safe Ecosystem Foundation’s board for months before turning to the Swiss regulator.
Zcash gets a Washington lobbyist to push crypto policy October 4, 2026, 8:35 pm
The newly registered lobbying operation lists the CLARITY Act and two digital asset tax proposals among the issues it plans to lobby on in Washington.
Former SEC boss made AI Czar, Bitcoin may hit $600K this cycle: Hodler’s Digest October 4, 2026, 6:31 pm
Roman Storm and the XRP army aren’t happy former SEC boss Jay Clayton is Trump’s new AI czar, Peter Brandt flips bullish and says Bitcoin may reach as high as $600K by 2029.
Trump taps intel chief Jay Clayton to lead new Super Intelligence Force October 4, 2026, 9:48 am
President Donald Trump said US intel chief Clayton will lead the SIF, reporting to the president and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Japan adds Garantex to list of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war October 4, 2026, 8:42 am
Garantex was previously sanctioned by the US, the EU and other jurisdictions for helping Russian entities evade financial restrictions.
El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers granted October 4, 2026, 5:40 am
Efforts will continue to reduce the state’s involvement in Bitcoin-related activities and to strengthen crypto‑asset regulation and governance, the IMF said.
Russia’s Finance Ministry pays wages in digital rubles for first time October 4, 2026, 3:18 am
Work on the introduction of the digital ruble to the budget process is being carried out by the Bank of Russia together with the Ministry of Finance.