HEX token sellers erase $160M following reports of founder Richard Schueler arrest October 15, 2026, 8:12 am
The HEX token’s price declined by 30% following local media reports of the Istanbul arrest of founder Richard Schueler, nearly two years after Interpol issued a “Red Notice.”
Ledger’s answer to wallet tampering costs $849 and ships next year October 15, 2026, 8:00 am
Ledger’s new Atom combines crypto wallet security with everyday apps and is expected to ship in summer 2027 as the company investigates tampered wallets sold in Asia.
White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down October 15, 2026, 6:41 am
Witt’s departure leaves a leadership gap at the White House Crypto Council and marks the fourth high-profile exit from the advisory group.
Starknet opens vote on potential Ethereum L2 exit over quantum risks October 15, 2026, 6:22 am
Starknet is asking STRK holders whether to explore becoming an independent layer-1 blockchain to reduce its dependence on Ethereum’s quantum-security upgrade timeline.
Bitget, Liquid exploits push Q3 crypto hacks toward $1.2B October 15, 2026, 6:00 am
Compromised suppliers, developer tools and infrastructure components outside security audits drove about 77% of the quarter’s total losses, according to Hacken.
Bitcoin dips to $80.1K as KOSPI closes at its lowest since April October 15, 2026, 5:48 am
Bitcoin price action continued to see contagion from a Korean tech sell-off after the KOSPI Index fell 7.5% on Thursday.
Thailand crypto ETFs may see slow start despite new rules: CoinShares October 15, 2026, 5:36 am
Thailand’s new Bitcoin and Ether ETF rules take effect Friday, but CoinShares expects modest initial inflows as existing investment options compete for demand.
Babylon advances native Bitcoin lending proposal on Aave V4 October 15, 2026, 5:14 am
Babylon’s proposal to bring native Bitcoin collateral to Aave V4 has entered a new governance stage, but further votes and security reviews remain before launch.
Bitcoin ETFs shed $261M as XRP funds buck weekly outflow trend October 15, 2026, 3:23 am
Bitcoin ETFs have recorded $151 million in net outflows since Monday, after investors withdrew $681 million the previous week.
South Korea plans cybersecurity overhaul after attacks hit banks, crypto firms October 15, 2026, 1:52 am
South Korea is proposing tougher cybersecurity assessments after a review identified security deficiencies at 130 financial firms.