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SoFi Tech Solutions partnered with Mexico-based fintech company Orbi and Mastercard to launch a crypto-linked card program enabling customers to spend digital asset balances on everyday purchases. The initiative connects cryptocurrency holdings with conventional payment infrastructure through

On-chain analyst Killa stated on X on October 12 that Bitcoin's short-term holder supply has reached overheated levels similar to those seen in early stages of past bull markets. Killa said the pattern suggests fresh buying is entering the market after a macro bottom. On-chain metrics track the supp

B2PRIME Group secured an additional credit line with its Tier-1 prime broker and expanded relationships with major banks following substantial growth in trading income and volumes. The institutional liquidity provider reported client trading income of €52.8 million for 2025, a 165% year-on-year

The Financial Stability Board published a report on October 12, 2026 warning that global stablecoin arrangements remain untested under severe market stress or issuer insolvency, exposing unresolved cross-border vulnerabilities as the sector expands. The report cites that the total market value of st

CORE cryptocurrency experienced a sharp 10.77% price decline in a 5-minute period, falling from $0.909589 to $0.811618. The rapid drop occurred amid $1,394.08 in trading volume, reflecting heightened market

DigitalX disclosed on Oct. 12 a plan to sell approximately $11.1 million worth of Bitcoin and Ether to cover operating expenses including payroll. The crypto exchange announced the sale through DAXA, the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance, a consultative body of South Korea's major crypto exchanges. Th

Microsoft unveiled its third-generation Maia 300 AI accelerator on Monday and announced it will mainly rely on its own silicon to handle incoming requests, reducing dependence on Nvidia's graphics processing units. Production of the Maia 300 starts in 2027, with the company targeting

Deutsche Bank upgraded AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) to Buy from Hold on Monday, with shares climbing nearly 4% in pre-market trading on Tuesday following the upgrade. Analyst Bryan Kraft cited an 'opportune time' to turn bullish after the stock slumped more than 10% on Friday and recorded nearly 20%

Bank of America analyst Craig Siegenthaler raised price targets on Coinbase and Robinhood ahead of third-quarter earnings reports, according to Crowdfund Insider on October 12. Siegenthaler lifted Coinbase's target to $203 from $174 and Robinhood's to $156 from $140, while cutting eToro's target to

The XRP Ledger released an emergency security patch on September 25 after developers discovered a critical vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to create approximately 18.5 trillion spendable XRP in a theoretical exploit scenario. The bug was confirmed on September 22, and the fix was mer

Bitcoin briefly fell below $83,000, trading at $82,929 on Binance's USDT market as of 9:46 p.m. on Oct. 12, down 0.22% from a day earlier. The kimchi premium for major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin stood at 1.13%, according to Cryprice. FAQ What price did Bitcoin reach on Oct. 12? Bitcoin t

Brent crude climbed above $105 a barrel on Oct. 12, reaching its highest level since Sept. 15, according to crypto-focused media outlet Odaily. The benchmark oil contract traded up 2.21% intraday. The price level marks the highest point in about a month for Brent crude. Brent Crude Rises 2.21%

Coinbase deposited $4.9 million worth of tokenized stocks into Aave V4 over a 17-day period, according to crypto commentator @tokenterminal. The deposit introduces new collateral assets to the decentralized lending protocol, expanding the addressable market for on-chain lending. This move enhances liquidity in decentralized finance by allowing tokenized stocks to serve as high-quality collateral for borrowing and lending activities. Coinbase Introduces Tokenized Stocks as DeFi Collateral The $4.

Bloomberg announced its 11th Annual ETFs in Depth event scheduled for November 19 in New York City. The event will take place at the Conrad hotel due to increased space requirements. Major financial firms including Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street will

Pumpfun surpassed Hyperliquid to become the third-highest revenue-generating protocol across all chains in the past week. The development was highlighted by CryptoTwitter commentator @SolanaFloor. The ranking shift reflects increased trading volumes and user engagement within the decentralized

Former Plaud executive Peter Mo has raised $26 million for his new AI startup Ambi, which launched apps that listen to users continuously to provide real-time assistance. The company announced the funding on Monday, led by Luminous Ventures and Original Design Manufacturer Huaqin. Ambi aims to

Bitmine, the world's largest corporate holder of Ether, purchased an additional 12,532 ETH over the past week, bringing its total holdings to 6,028,946 ETH, according to a PR Newswire release. The acquisition increases Bitmine's share of Ether's circulating supply to 4.9% of 122.1 million tokens, ne

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia would supply more than 4 million tons of diesel to the global market following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The deal comes as Trump faces pressure to bring Americans relief at the pump before the midterm elections. On

Crypto.com launched tokenized stocks as derivative contracts regulated by Foris Capital CY Limited under CySEC guidelines. These products allow investors to track selected underlying securities without conferring ownership. The move aims to diversify Crypto.com's offerings and attract investors

Strategy bought 250 BTC for $21.5 million between October 5 and October 11, paying an average of $86,194 per coin including fees, the Bitcoin treasury firm announced on Monday. The company also repurchased 1.93 million shares of its STRC preferred stock for $192.4 million during the same period. Str