Deutsche Bank Prepares German Crypto Custody Launch, Eyes Asia Expansion in 2027
What happened: Deutsche Bank has received BaFin authorization under the EU’s MiCA framework and plans to launch regulated crypto custody services in Germany within weeks, targeting corporate and insti
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Oct 19: Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See $549M Weekly Outflows as ETH Redemptions Near $1B for Oct…
Cysic Bridge Attacker Mints 10M CYS, Moves $727K to Ethereum · Deutsche Bank Prepares German Crypto Custody Launch, Eyes Asia Expansi · Strategy Adds 267 Bitcoin, Now Holds Over 4% of Total Supply
Binance, Coinbase Join $11 Million West Africa Scam Sweep
What happened: Binance and Coinbase partnered with the UK National Crime Agency, Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, and Meta in a coordinated crackdown on West African scam centers.
MapQuest Maps Flock Cameras, Fueling Privacy Debate
What happened: MapQuest introduced a new "Surveillance Layer" that displays the locations and viewing angles of license plate readers and outdoor security cameras from at least 11 vendors, including F
Cysic Suspends Bridge After $727,000 Token Mint Exploit
What happened: On October 17-18, an attacker exploited Cysic’s bridge infrastructure, minting 10 million CYS tokens and selling 7.
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Oct 19: Crypto Audits Give False Security as Q3 Hacks Cost $1.18 Billion
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StepFun Launches $560 AI-Agent Phone With Native Agent OS
What happened: Chinese startup StepFun began shipping its STEPX Neo smartphone on October 16, 2026, priced at 3,999 yuan (~$560–597 USD).
Chinese Suspect Arrested in Bangkok Over $75M Crypto and Forex Crime Network
What happened: Thai police arrested a 37-year-old Chinese national, identified by Crypto Briefing as Wu Chaoshuai, in Bangkok's Saphan Sung district on October 16, 2026.
Circle Commits $500M to Emerging Market Expansion, Highlights Stablecoin Remittance Savings
What happened: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire announced an aggressive expansion into approximately 40 developing markets—including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East—during the IMF/
Binance, Coinbase Join $11M West Africa Scam Sweep Led by UK NCA
What happened: In a joint operation led by the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) from October 6–9, 2026, Binance, Coinbase, Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, and Meta collaborated to flag $11 million in p
Oct 18: Binance, Coinbase Join $11M West Africa Scam Sweep Led by UK NCA
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Stablecoin Remittances Slash Costs by 84%, Borderless.xyz Finds
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Circle Discloses $819M USDC Revenue Payout to Partners in H1 2026
What happened: Circle revealed it generated approximately $1.
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Bitcoin Holds $82K as Fed's Warsh Signals No Immediate Rate Hike
What happened: Bitcoin steadied between $81,800 and $82,060 after rebounding from a dip to $79,700, following comments by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at an IMF event.
Coinbase and Marqeta Expand Stablecoin Card Partnership
What happened: Coinbase and Marqeta announced an expanded partnership allowing Marqeta's business customers to issue payment cards funded by stablecoins.
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Bitcoin Dips to $81K as Stocks Slide, VIX Surges Ahead of Black Monday Anniversary
What happened: Bitcoin fell to around $81,000 before recovering to the $81,500–$82,600 range, down about 1% over 24 hours.
Capital B Reports $78M H1 Loss as Bitcoin Impairment Weighs on Earnings
What happened: France-listed Capital B, Europe’s second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, reported a net loss of $78 million for the first half of 2026.
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