Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC
The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases.
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DWF Labs Subsidiaries Sue BitGo for $141 Million Over Early Token Sales
The DWF Labs-linked firms allege in London’s High Court that BitGo sold discounted Falcon Finance and ESPORTS tokens roughly two months before their lock-up expired, cratering the value of their remaining holdings.
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Decrypt · Oct 9, 2026
New York AG Secures Up to $35M and Industry Ban From Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
Mashinsky owes New York $25 million if he fails to forfeit another $10 million, and $10 million more if he doesn't serve his full sentence.
Decrypt · Oct 9, 2026
Crypto Biz: Wealthy investors are buying crypto, but their advisers aren’t sold
Wealthy investors are embracing crypto faster than their advisers, while OKX attracts new funding and Strategy shifts more capital toward preferred stock buybacks.
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Cointelegraph · Oct 9, 2026
Ledger Probes Potential Theft of $87M in User Funds Tied to Crypto Wallet Reseller
Ledger asked reseller CryptoBilis to pause sales and urged recent buyers not to set up their devices, as an onchain investigator tracked more than $86 million in suspected thefts.
Decrypt · Oct 9, 2026
Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports
Bitcoin and crypto markets eyed a recovery from Thursday’s drop despite concerns of another hardware wallet exploit.
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Cointelegraph · Oct 9, 2026
New York AG secures up to $35 million and lifetime crypto ban from Celsius’ Alex Mashinsky
Alex Mashinsky, already serving 12 years for fraud, settled New York’s civil case over claims he misled Celsius customers about the failed crypto lender’s safety.
CoinDesk · Oct 9, 2026
Ledger investigates potential wallet tampering after reports of $86 million in crypto stolen
The hardware wallet maker said it is investigating devices sold by a Southeast Asian reseller as social posts swirl about crypto assets drained from Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron addresses.
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CoinDesk · Oct 9, 2026
Dragonfly partner rejects ‘bunker mode’ doomerism, calls for proactive blockchain measures
Dragonfly’s Qureshi argued that asset migration is not a real solution in case of AI models breaking cryptographic signatures, and urged blockchains to adopt proactive measures.
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Cointelegraph · Oct 9, 2026
France is world’s most dangerous place for Bitcoiners: 90 attacks in 7 months
French authorities recorded 90 crypto-related cases involving kidnapping, extortion, threats and violent theft in seven months. What makes France such a hotspot?
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Cointelegraph · Oct 9, 2026
Bitcoin Bleeds in Uptober—How Low Can It Go? Experts Weigh In
Experts highlight several support levels, from $83,000 down to $72,000, that Bitcoin may need to test in a bearish start to Uptober.
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Decrypt · Oct 9, 2026
DWF Labs subsidiaries sue BitGo for $141 million over alleged token lock-up breach
DWF is seeking $114 million in damages on the basis BitGo’s token sales resulted in direct losses through the fall in tokens' prices.
CoinDesk · Oct 9, 2026
UK Targets Cryptomus and TokenSpot in New Russia Sanctions Package
The package hits five crypto and payment platforms, two of which handled transactions with Russia’s A7 network, the UK government said.
Decrypt · Oct 9, 2026
Morning Minute: Uptober Turns Sour as Crypto Majors Slide
Is this the beginning of a bigger selloff with the anniversary of 10/10 looming? Or just a leverage flush before the next leg up?
Decrypt · Oct 9, 2026
Zcash developers set January target for quantum-resistant payments after ‘bunker mode’ scare
The plan concerns public payments, where about seven in 10 ZEC sit. A separate wallet tool would keep balance checks from revealing which addresses belong together.
CoinDesk · Oct 9, 2026
Trump's Iran pledge underpins crypto gains as bitcoin bears face liquidation pressure
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 9, 2026
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CoinDesk · Oct 9, 2026
ESMA seeks evidence tokenized collateral can be cashed out in crisis
ESMA is seeking industry feedback on the legal, liquidity and operational risks of tokenized collateral before deciding whether additional EU regulatory measures are necessary.
Cointelegraph · Oct 9, 2026
Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Bitcoin recovered to around $82,500 after Trump ruled out an Iran strike, but remains about 4% lower on the week, while ether has lost 9%.
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CoinDesk · Oct 9, 2026