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VanEck Withdraws Lido stETH ETF Application: What It Means
VanEck has officially withdrawn its Lido stETH ETF application with the SEC, filing a Form RW on October 14, 2026. The move highlights the regulatory challenges facing staking-based crypto ETFs and signals a strategic pivot for the firm.
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US Inflation Surges to 3.7% in September: What Crypto Holders Should Know
US CPI inflation surged to 3.7% in September 2025, driven by rising oil prices from Iran-related tensions. With the Fed now considering rate hikes, crypto markets face fresh volatility. Here’s what Bitcoin holders need to watch.
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Vitalik Says Ethereum ZK Speed Race Is Won: ETH Impact
Vitalik Buterin says the ZK speed race on Ethereum is essentially won, thanks to breakthroughs like ZKsync’s Airbender Prime. Here’s what this milestone means for ETH price, Layer 2 adoption, and the network’s long-term scalability roadmap.
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USDC Becomes First Significant Stablecoin Under EU MiCA Rules
Circle’s USDC has been officially classified as the first ‘significant’ stablecoin under the EU’s MiCA regulation, placing it under enhanced EBA supervision starting November 1st. This milestone strengthens consumer protections and signals Europe’s serious approach to stablecoin oversight.
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Russia’s Central Bank Greenlights Sberbank Bitcoin Exchange
Russia’s central bank has authorized Sberbank to exchange cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin-related products launching in December. The move marks a historic shift in Russian crypto policy and signals growing institutional adoption worldwide.
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South Korea Crypto Cybersecurity Overhaul: What It Means for You
South Korea is planning major cybersecurity reforms after a review revealed security weaknesses at 130 financial companies, including crypto exchanges. The overhaul could set new global standards for digital asset protection.
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Bitcoin Drops Below $81,000: $1 Billion Liquidated as Fed Fears Grow
Bitcoin plunged below $81,000 on October 15, triggering over $1 billion in liquidations as U.S. inflation hit 3.7% and fears of a Fed rate hike on October 28 rattled markets. Here’s what happened and what investors should watch next.
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ZKsync Airbender: Real-Time Proving on One GPU
ZKsync’s Airbender Prime achieves real-time zero-knowledge proving on a single GPU, a breakthrough that could reshape Ethereum’s scalability. Vitalik Buterin has weighed in on why this matters for the future of Layer 2 networks.