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Bitcoin Mining October 2026: CleanSpark, BitFuFu Production Slips
CleanSpark and BitFuFu reported declining Bitcoin production in September 2026, with CleanSpark also ending its monthly mining reports. Canaan held flat, as miner transparency and Ethiopia operations come under scrutiny.
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Hyperliquid Founder Pushes for US Regulation of Crypto Platforms
Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan is calling on US regulators to focus on platforms operating on his blockchain rather than the network itself. His stance highlights the ongoing debate over how to regulate decentralized finance while keeping innovation alive.
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Cross River Bank Partners With Ripple for RLUSD Integration
Cross River Bank has partnered with Ripple to integrate the RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, enabling fintechs to access blockchain payments and cross-border transfers through a single banking platform. The deal marks another major step in stablecoin adoption by regulated U.S. institutions.
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BingX Secures MiCA License to Expand Across 29 European Countries
BingX EU has secured its MiCA license from Austria’s FMA, enabling crypto custody, trading, and transfers across 29 European Economic Area countries. The move signals growing regulatory maturity in Europe’s crypto market and gives users access to a globally recognized exchange under a unified framework.
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Starknet Considers Leaving Ethereum: What’s at Stake?
Starknet is letting STRK holders vote on potentially leaving Ethereum to become an independent Layer-1 blockchain, citing concerns over quantum computing risks and slow upgrade timelines. The decision could reshape the Ethereum ecosystem.
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Ripple Launches TradFi Perpetuals for Institutions via Hyperliquid
Ripple Prime has launched TradFi perpetuals for its Wall Street institutional clients, powered by markets on Hyperliquid via Trade.xyz. The move builds on Ripple’s earlier DeFi expansion and signals growing convergence between traditional finance and decentralized trading.
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Tether Paid $6.3M to Bo Hines Firm During Stablecoin Policy Push
A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that Tether paid $6.3 million to a firm co-owned by Bo Hines, the former White House Crypto Council executive director, while he was actively shaping U.S. stablecoin legislation. The payments raise serious conflict-of-interest concerns at the heart of crypto policymaking.
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BingX EU Gets MiCAR License: What It Means for Crypto in Europe
BingX EU has secured a MiCAR license from Austria’s FMA, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services across 29 EEA countries. The move signals Europe’s growing embrace of structured digital asset regulation.