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Open Standard’s OUSD stablecoin reaches $666.3 million market cap

OUSD's rapid growth and backing by major financial players could disrupt the stablecoin market, challenging USDT and USDC's dominance.

3 weeks ago · By KAYE QUEMA

Japan sanctions Garantex, freezing assets of exchange tied to $96B in crypto transactions

Japan's sanctions on Garantex highlight global efforts to curb illicit crypto activities, emphasizing increased compliance burdens for businesses.

3 weeks ago · By JOHN CHEN

Philippine court freezes 25 crypto wallets and 86 bank accounts in flood control probe

The freeze highlights the growing scrutiny on digital assets in corruption cases, potentially reshaping regulatory approaches to crypto oversight.

3 weeks ago · By JOHN CHEN

Ethereum unstaking queue surges 392% since October start

The surge in Ethereum unstaking highlights potential vulnerabilities in staking infrastructure and could influence future staking strategies.

3 weeks ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

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Bitget calls out DeFi protocols after $387.5 million hack, credits NEAR Intents

Oct. 3, 2026

Bitget calls out DeFi protocols after $387.5 million hack, credits NEAR Intents

The hack highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols, potentially prompting increased regulatory scrutiny and debates on asset recovery practices.

By JOHN CHEN

Injective activates first meme perp treasury for RUNNER token

Oct. 3, 2026

Injective activates first meme perp treasury for RUNNER token

RUNNER's innovative treasury strategy could significantly impact token supply dynamics, linking its value closely to INJ's market performance.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Stacks Labs CTO Adriano Di Luzio outlines what changes with PoX-6

Oct. 3, 2026

Stacks Labs CTO Adriano Di Luzio outlines what changes with PoX-6

PoX-6's shift to decentralized, algorithmic governance could enhance transparency and competition, impacting BTC and STX market dynamics.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Crypto job postings more than triple to 1,241 in September as applications slide

Oct. 3, 2026

Crypto job postings more than triple to 1,241 in September as applications slide

The surge in crypto job postings amid declining applications suggests a tightening talent market, potentially boosting leverage for skilled candidates.

By JOHN CHEN

Central Bank of Iran plans to block rial accounts tied to crypto exchanges

Oct. 3, 2026

Central Bank of Iran plans to block rial accounts tied to crypto exchanges

Iran's crypto restrictions could stifle local exchanges, complicate rial-to-crypto conversions, and heighten economic isolation amid sanctions.

By JOHN CHEN

DefiLlama data shows 71% of blockchains generated zero fees in 24 hours

Oct. 3, 2026

DefiLlama data shows 71% of blockchains generated zero fees in 24 hours

The concentration of blockchain fee generation suggests a market dominated by a few networks, impacting investment and development focus.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Kalshi faces legal battles as US sports betting hits $166B

Oct. 3, 2026

Kalshi faces legal battles as US sports betting hits $166B

Kalshi's legal challenges highlight regulatory gaps in sports betting, potentially reshaping market dynamics and impacting state revenues.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Hyperliquid lines up roughly $15M in USDC yield for HYPE buybacks

Oct. 3, 2026

Hyperliquid lines up roughly $15M in USDC yield for HYPE buybacks

Hyperliquid's new yield-based buyback strategy diversifies revenue streams, potentially stabilizing HYPE's value amid trading fluctuations.

By JOHN CHEN

Hester Peirce argues financial privacy should be the default, not the exception

Oct. 3, 2026

Hester Peirce argues financial privacy should be the default, not the exception

Peirce's departure may weaken financial privacy advocacy at the SEC, potentially impacting regulatory approaches to digital assets.

By JOHN CHEN

Grayscale’s Zcash ETF sheds $93.56 million in a single week

Oct. 3, 2026

Grayscale’s Zcash ETF sheds $93.56 million in a single week

Grayscale's Zcash ETF volatility highlights the challenges of maintaining investor confidence and liquidity in niche crypto markets.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN