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  1. BITCOINCoinDesk

    Bitcoin rebounds to $82,000 as Trump rules out Iran strikes, oil drops

    Bitcoin's price rose to $82,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, alleviating geopolitical concerns that had pressured the market. The recovery followed a dip below $80,300, with other major cryptocurrencies like ether, XRP, and Solana also rebounding from Thursday’s losses. Market analysts identified $81,000 as critical support and $82,000 as resistance, noting that a fall below $80,300 could increase downside risk towards $77,200, while a sustained move above $82,000 would help stabilize the market. Concerns over potential AI-related threats to cryptography were described as unfounded or speculative by some experts, with no evidence of recent cryptographic breaches.

  2. ALLCointelegraph

    Cantor Fitzgerald faces Senate Democrat’s questions over Tether ties

    Senator Richard Blumenthal has questioned Cantor Fitzgerald over its ties to Tether, including its partnership, compliance monitoring, and the family's earnings from the arrangement, which began in 2021. Blumenthal claims the firm's stake in Tether increased significantly since 2020 and accuses it of profiting from activities linked to illicit finance, particularly mentioning Tether’s role in Iran’s shadow banking network. The senator has called for investigations into potential sanction violations and asked for detailed information about Howard Lutnick’s divestment, as well as the firm's review of including independent audits of Tether. Cantor Fitzgerald did not immediately respond to the inquiries, which are due by October 23.

  4. BITCOINCoinDesk

    Wall Street's tokenization boom could have bigger winners than bitcoin and ether, Citrini says

    Citrini Research believes that tokenization could create a significant new market for crypto, with companies and protocols earning fees from increased trading, lending, and payments activity on blockchains. The firm suggests that participants involved in tokenization may benefit more than Bitcoin or Ether, highlighting companies like Securitize, Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle, and others that stand to gain from on-chain financial assets. Its report emphasized opportunities among crypto tokens such as Aerodrome, Maple, Ondo, Pendle, and Derive, but also cautioned that higher blockchain activity does not always lead to higher token prices. The research underlines the importance of understanding how protocols generate revenue and the potential risks related to liquidity, security, and legal obstacles.

  10. ALLCointelegraph

    IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify financial risks

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated that while tokenization could lead to more efficient trading and settlement in financial markets, legal uncertainties and risks to financial stability may hinder its broader adoption. The IMF noted that tokenized markets are currently small compared to traditional markets, with trading activity mainly concentrated in repos, credit products, and money market funds, and a relatively limited outstanding value in assets like equities and real-world assets. Despite attracting investor interest for around-the-clock trading and fractional ownership, tokenized equities are less liquid and more volatile than their traditional counterparts. The IMF expressed concerns that increased interconnectedness and leverage in growing tokenized markets could amplify existing financial risks, emphasizing the need for clearer regulatory frameworks and safeguards as adoption expands, while acknowledging that systemic risks remain limited at present due to the market's small size.

  12. BITCOINCoinDesk

    U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin tied to Bitfinex hack, with no sign of sale

    According to CoinDesk, the U.S. government transferred 12,267 bitcoins, worth about $1.01 billion, from a wallet associated with the 2016 Bitfinex hack to new, unlabeled addresses. The transactions appear to be wallet reshuffling rather than a sale, as no exchange deposits were recorded. This move follows increased activity where approximately 3,200 BTC and $119 million in USDT were deposited at Coinbase Prime, which provides custody services, suggesting these funds are not necessarily being sold. The March 2025 executive order directs forfeited bitcoin to a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and the government currently holds about $25.5 billion in crypto.

  15. ALLCoinDesk

    Crypto for Advisors: Digital assets outran stocks and gold in Q3

    Digital assets rebounded strongly in Q3 2026, ending a three-quarter losing streak and outperforming stocks and gold, with the CoinDesk 20 index rising 52.7%. Bitcoin gained 42.7% to $83,554, supported by easing geopolitical tensions, improved liquidity, and institutional inflows, including a net $6.36 billion in ETF flows for the quarter. All 20 constituents of the CoinDesk 20 finished positive, with major assets like Uniswap and NEAR seeing significant gains. The report suggests a transition from correction to accumulation ahead of the 2028 halving, with continued demand driven by clearer regulation and broader market participation.

  18. BITCOINCoinDesk

    Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks

    According to Ethereum researcher Justin Drake, the crypto industry should prepare for a "bunker mode" due to potential AI threats that could compromise the cryptographic protections of Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets within months, though no practical attack has been demonstrated. Drake recommends that large holders gradually shift funds to addresses whose public keys have not appeared onchain to mitigate the risk. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin acknowledged the possibility that AI could weaken some quantum-resistant cryptography but warned against rushed migrations that could cause losses. The warning comes as AI models continue to demonstrate capabilities that could potentially exploit cryptographic systems, with previous AI-assisted attacks already causing losses in the crypto space.

  24. ALLCoinDesk

    Standard Chartered to expand institutional crypto and RWA custody to Singapore

    Standard Chartered plans to expand its digital-asset custody services to Singapore for selected cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets, subject to regulatory approval, according to a statement. The service will target institutional and accredited-investor corporate clients and will be part of the bank’s financing and securities-services business, rather than a retail product. This move enhances the bank’s custody offerings across major financial centers, including the UAE, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong, and aims to support clients throughout the asset lifecycle. The specific assets to be supported and the service's launch date have not been disclosed.