Cardano Foundation urges EU against expanding MiCA rules to DeFi and staking October 21, 2026, 1:57 pm
The foundation called for regulation based on financial risks rather than technology, warning that overlapping rules could create uncertainty for crypto businesses across the EU.
UK financial watchdog opens consultations for DeFi guidance, crypto laws October 21, 2026, 1:25 pm
The UK Financial Conduct Authority consultations came just weeks after the agency opened applications for companies under its new crypto regulatory regime.
Treasury Secretary Bessent likens GENIUS Act to Lincoln-era banking reform October 21, 2026, 1:10 pm
The OCC has finalized rules for stablecoin reserves and redemptions, with Bessent calling the GENIUS Act a “watershed moment for American finance.”
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules October 21, 2026, 12:09 pm
Six major blockchain organizations urged the SEC to formally recognize digital commodities as non-securities in its proposed regulatory framework.
Bitcoin price tags $84.6K as US stocks head higher on SpaceX Q3 earnings beat October 21, 2026, 11:13 am
Bitcoin extended gains to approach $85,000 after US stock markets reacted to higher-than-expected SpaceX earnings.
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.