Crypto News — October 14, 2026

The Philippines' leading crypto exchange is under scrutiny for dealings with offshore gambling operators.

Polygon Labs' acquisition of Coinme brings 48-state regulatory coverage and integrates money transmission licenses into its Open Money Stack.

A British software engineer is suing BitMEX for the return of 324.8 bitcoin, alleging the exchange operated illegally in the UK.

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Ripple's new alliance aims to tap into South Korea's emerging digital asset market amid upcoming crypto tax regulations.

BingX EU has received regulatory approval under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, paving the way for expansion across the European Economic Area.

Coins.ph has refuted claims of its Philippine central bank license being revoked, citing ongoing compliance with regulations.

The CEO of prediction market platform Kalshi warns that state-level regulation could force the industry to relocate outside the US.

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, is set to acquire Lithuania-based Saldo Bank to expand its European financial services.

Chainalysis raises concerns that France's planned tax on stablecoin conversions could drive investors to unregulated platforms.

The U.S. Senate stalls on legislation addressing power grid upgrade costs for data centers, leaving the digital economy's infrastructure future uncertain.

Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme, gaining access to regulated payment services across 48 US states and integrating four payment companies into its Open Money Stack.

Traders seek new platforms as KuCoin faces regulatory scrutiny and verification requirements.

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An investor has sued BitMEX for £20 million, alleging losses from trades on the unlicensed platform.

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South Korea's FIU has approved the blocking of 27 unregistered crypto websites, including major exchanges KuCoin and MEXC.

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The upcoming SPiCE International 2026 conference will focus on scaling in Asia while managing costs, compliance, and customer experience.

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Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, is preparing to offer cryptocurrency trading services for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT.

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Ripple's strategic alliance with Meritz Securities aims to develop digital asset custody and tokenization solutions for South Korea's capital markets.

Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has been registered by the Bank of Russia to operate as a cryptocurrency exchange.

BNY Mellon and Citadel Securities have completed a landmark repo transaction using tokenized U.S. Treasury securities as collateral.

The Philippine central bank is reportedly investigating Coins.ph for alleged ties to offshore gambling firms.

NEAR's six-year mainnet anniversary highlights network achievements while analysts assess price support levels.

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An ancient Ethereum wallet transferred 6,369 ETH to Kraken, realizing a massive profit from a $14 per token purchase nine years ago.

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Chainlink's transaction value has exceeded $36.42 trillion as its oracle services and institutional partnerships expand across key crypto sectors.

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AI-driven price forecasts suggest Shiba Inu could reach $0.0001 by the end of 2026 despite recent market volatility.

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Cardano's price has fallen to $0.228, but analysts see potential for a 105% rise if key support levels hold.

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Cryptopolitan and CoinCodex offer contrasting long-term price predictions for Dogecoin, with varying timeframes and scenarios.

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Analysts project significant long-term growth for ZEC, with potential highs of $8,200 by 2032.

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Bonk, a Solana-based meme token, is being analyzed for its potential price trajectory through 2032.

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Nasdaq-listed Evernorth is activating its 473 million XRP treasury through partnerships with Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and BitGo.

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Analysts offer varying forecasts on XRP's potential price trajectory by 2026, with targets ranging widely.

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The Modern Investor projects Cardano's price could reach $11 if Bitcoin climbs to $295,000.

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XRP rebounded from $1.32 after Standard Chartered announced a partnership with Ripple and LMAX for RLUSD custody services.

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PI remains under pressure despite efforts to integrate stablecoins and expand ecosystem utility.

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The collaboration aims to simplify XRP and RLUSD wallet integration for developers on the XRP Ledger.

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Grayscale's Solana ETF, GSOL, has acquired $20.2 million worth of SOL over 20 days, while the token's price has fallen 3% in the past day.

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Analyst Fthegurus reaffirms his bearish silver price forecast for 2026, citing recent market conditions.

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Canada has emerged as the top G7 country for peer-to-peer crypto transactions, driven by significant remittance flows to Asia.

Bybit is expanding beyond crypto into traditional markets as part of its evolution into a new financial platform.

Bitcoin briefly surged past $84,000 before retreating as traders reacted to the latest US inflation data release.

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HTX's Q3 performance highlights strong growth in traditional finance trading amid ongoing market volatility.

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EQX Labs plans to introduce tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Hyperliquid with 24/7 trading, but without conferring direct ownership of the underlying shares.

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Evernorth plans to deploy its $630M XRP treasury through institutional partnerships, aiming for Q4 2026 execution.

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Silver's potential to outperform gold is under scrutiny as analysts debate its supply outlook and market positioning.

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A7 International enables businesses to pay invoices with digital assets while recipients receive bank transfers, expanding international settlement options.

Uniswap's latest protocol version has processed over $44 billion in trading volume over 30 days, while UNI faces key technical levels.

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Polygon Labs has completed its acquisition of Coinme, integrating regulated US payment services into its Open Money Stack.

Polymarket's founder has reignited discussions about a potential native token, though no concrete plans have been announced.

Polymarket considers IPO or token launch as its valuation surpasses $20 billion, with fundraising and regulation influencing the decision.

Safe Wallet now offers institutional-grade stablecoin yield strategies while maintaining self-custody through a partnership with CoinShares.

The Robinhood Chain has reached a significant trading milestone, surpassing $100 billion in cumulative volume since its July launch.

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Starknet introduces Shadow Accounts to separate user identities from DeFi activity while maintaining on-chain transaction visibility.

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Michael Saylor anticipates Bitcoin surpassing $100,000, citing regulatory evolution, banking adoption, and digital credit as key factors.

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Strive's proposed $500 million Bitcoin financing includes a complex dividend structure with significant annual obligations.

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Strive's recent $235 million Bitcoin acquisition has elevated its position in corporate bitcoin holdings.

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CryptoQuant's Bull Score Index has surged, suggesting Bitcoin may be entering a new bull market phase.

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CryptoQuant reports that Bitcoin whale holdings have surged to their highest level since November 2025, indicating renewed accumulation after months of distribution.

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Binance Pool will cease operations on November 10, requiring miners to transition to alternative pools before the deadline.

The Japanese Bitcoin company's plan aims to reduce secured loans and repurchase shares using zero-interest convertible bonds.

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Michael Saylor claims Bitcoin's bull run has begun, while Peter Schiff expresses surprise at BTC's resilience near $85,000.

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Bitcoin's price hovers near $84K as traders monitor U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve rate expectations for market direction.

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A dormant Ethereum wallet from 2014 has sold its entire ETH position, locking in massive profits after a nine-year hold.

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Interactive Brokers now offers Ethereum staking for eligible clients through its platform, powered by crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash.

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Ethereum is stabilizing around $2.5K after testing lows near $2.4K, with market participants watching for a potential breakout or breakdown.

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Analysts predict Ethereum's long-term price trajectory despite recent market downturns.

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Optimism's OP token rallied nearly 20% after Uniswap announced Unichain's transition to OP Enterprise for production operations.

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Chainalysis reports a massive surge in AI-related crypto transactions, with U.S. wallets leading the charge.

Blockchain and AI developer platform EasyA aims for a public listing in 2027 with tokenized shares from day one.

Ledger has asked resellers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to stop selling its hardware wallets following reports of compromised devices.

The FBI has arrested an OpenAI employee for alleged espionage, while Anthropic warns of AI risks to smart devices.

Kraken's parent company plans to acquire Lithuanian Saldo Bank to expand its traditional financial services across the EU.

Bybit aims to evolve into a comprehensive financial platform with new products and collaborations.

Trezor is cutting authorized resellers following the discovery of malicious implants in Ledger wallets linked to $102M in suspected theft.

Qivalis has received regulatory approval from the Dutch central bank to develop a euro-backed stablecoin for blockchain-based settlements.

Ethereum has emerged as the most favored cryptocurrency among investors according to recent social sentiment data.

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Optimism (OP) emerged as the top gainer with a 10.60% price increase, while Bitcoin saw a minor decline amidst a largely flat market.

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