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• Google Achieves Quantum Computing Breakthrough, Affecting Bitcoin

  16-10-2026 09:23 via dailycryptonews.com
  Google has overcome a significant quantum computing challenge, potentially impacting Bitcoin’s future security and the broader cryptocurrency landscape.
  
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• Stablecoin Payments Reach $482 Billion As Token Supply Barely Grows

  19-10-2026 17:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  A new payments dataset offers a useful correction to the idea that stablecoin growth must be measured by how many tokens are in circulation. The stock of digital dollars has barely moved this year, but the amount being used for payments has climbed sharply.
  TL;DR: Allium estimates $482 billion in identifiable stablecoin payments through September 2026, up 45% from the comparable period. Stablecoin supply grew only 0.4% to roughly $305 billion.
  The analytics firm’s October 15 research count
  
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• Strive Buys 1,223 Bitcoin for $100 Million

  19-10-2026 16:58 via dailycryptonews.com
  Strive recently acquired an additional 1,223 bitcoin for $100 million, bringing its total holdings to 36,818 BTC.
  
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• Markets Expect Steady Fed Policy Amid French Debt Spread Rise

  19-10-2026 16:54 via dailycryptonews.com
  Market participants anticipate consistent Federal Reserve policy as the spread on French debt approaches 150 basis points, signaling investor concern.
  
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• Crypto Hacks Total $1.18 Billion Amid Q3 Smart Contract Exploits

  19-10-2026 16:49 via dailycryptonews.com
  Cryptocurrency hacks in the third quarter resulted in over $1.18 billion in losses, primarily driven by a surge in smart contract exploits.
  
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• Blockchain for Good Alliance partners with UNDP on cybersecurity

  19-10-2026 16:45 via dailycryptonews.com
  The Blockchain for Good Alliance, founded by Bybit, has established a two-year cybersecurity partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
  
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• Bitcoin Price Touched $83,000 But Failed to Hold It

  19-10-2026 16:40 via dailycryptonews.com
  Despite favorable conditions, Bitcoin’s price surged to $83,000 before falling back, indicating a potential resistance level or market volatility.
  
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• BTC, ETH, XRP Face Pivotal Technical Levels Amid Price Uncertainty

  19-10-2026 16:36 via dailycryptonews.com
  Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are at critical technical junctures. Analysts suggest their next moves depend on maintaining key support levels or risking significant corrections.
  
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• 3 Token Unlocks Scheduled for Fourth Week October 2026

  19-10-2026 16:32 via dailycryptonews.com
  Several cryptocurrency projects are set to unlock significant portions of their tokens during the fourth week of October 2026, potentially impacting market dynamics.
  
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• Crypto ETFs See $593M Outflow Amid Bitcoin, Ether Selling

  19-10-2026 16:27 via dailycryptonews.com
  Crypto exchange-traded funds experienced significant outflows totaling $593 million in one week, driven by continued selling pressure on Bitcoin and Ether.
  
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• Binance SOXL mark fell 5.9% despite 3% price band

  19-10-2026 16:23 via dailycryptonews.com
  Binance’s SOXL mark experienced a 5.9% decline within an hour, despite its price band staying under 3%.
  
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• MARA-Linked Wallets Transfer 1,000 Bitcoin to Exchanges

  19-10-2026 16:19 via dailycryptonews.com
  Wallets associated with mining company Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) have sent 1,000 Bitcoin to cryptocurrency exchanges, though no sale has been confirmed.
  
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• Latvia Adjusts Crypto Tax Rules, Opens 2027 Declaration Window

  19-10-2026 16:14 via dailycryptonews.com
  Latvia has modified its cryptocurrency tax regulations, introducing a new declaration window set to open in 2027 for affected individuals and entities.
  
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• Bitmine Buys 12,535 ETH Amidst Price Drop

  19-10-2026 16:10 via dailycryptonews.com
  Bitmine has acquired an additional 12,535 ETH, bringing its total holdings to over 6 million ETH as Ethereum’s price remains under $2,500.
  
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• Chainlink Reserve of 431,900 LINK Faces ETF Withdrawal Test

  19-10-2026 16:05 via dailycryptonews.com
  Chainlink’s substantial reserve of 431,900 LINK is being scrutinized against potential outflows from exchange-traded funds.
  
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• Fidelity Pays $500,000 Settlement Over California Crypto Withdrawals

  19-10-2026 16:01 via dailycryptonews.com
  Fidelity settled with California regulators for $500,000 regarding alleged issues with customer cryptocurrency withdrawals and account handling.
  
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• Fidelity Pays $500,000 In California Crypto Withdrawal Settlement

  19-10-2026 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  California has secured a $500,000 settlement with Fidelity Digital Asset Services over restrictions that previously prevented some crypto customers from moving purchased coins to their own wallets.
  TL;DR: Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the settlement on October 16. California challenged historical withdrawal restrictions; Fidelity disputes that its conduct breached state law, and transfers were enabled after a 2025 regulatory approval.
  The issue is a straightforward one for anyone accustom
  
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• Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Buys Additional 267 Bitcoin

  19-10-2026 15:57 via dailycryptonews.com
  Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy has acquired another 267 Bitcoin, continuing its strategy of holding the cryptocurrency as a primary treasury reserve.
  
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• Strive Buys $100M in Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach $3B

  19-10-2026 15:53 via dailycryptonews.com
  Publicly traded Strive has purchased 1,223 Bitcoin for $100.6 million, increasing its total holdings to 36,818 Bitcoin valued at $3 billion.
  
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• Strive Buys 1,223 Bitcoin for $100 Million, Holdings Grow

  19-10-2026 15:48 via dailycryptonews.com
  Strive acquired an additional 1,223 bitcoin for $100 million, increasing its total holdings to 36,818 bitcoin.
  
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• XRP Maintains Top Spot Despite Upbit Turnover Dip

  19-10-2026 15:44 via dailycryptonews.com
  XRP has retained its position as the most traded asset on Upbit, even as the exchange’s overall trading volume has decreased.
  
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• JPMorgan’s JPM Coin Expands to Ethereum Network

  19-10-2026 15:40 via dailycryptonews.com
  JPMorgan’s JPM Coin is now available on the Ethereum network, enabling transfers across multiple blockchain systems.
  
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• Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Develops New Programming Language

  19-10-2026 15:36 via dailycryptonews.com
  Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is developing a novel programming language specifically designed to enhance the capabilities and security of the Cardano network.
  
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• Claude AI Traces NIST Cryptography Seeds to Old RNG

  19-10-2026 15:31 via dailycryptonews.com
  Claude AI analysis reveals that the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s cryptography seeds originated from an outdated random-number generator, raising security questions.
  
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• Hyperliquid Policy Center Proposes 5 SEC Crypto Rule Changes

  19-10-2026 15:27 via dailycryptonews.com
  The Hyperliquid Policy Center is urging the SEC to implement five specific changes to its proposed rules governing the cryptocurrency industry.
  
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• Vitalik proposes hard cost limit for Ethereum ZK-EVMs

  19-10-2026 15:23 via dailycryptonews.com
  Vitalik Buterin is testing Ethereum’s gas pricing with a proposed hard cost limit for ZK-EVM prover resources, focusing on block costs.
  
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• XRPL Cleanup Fix Gains Validator Support; Lending Amendment Stalled

  19-10-2026 15:18 via dailycryptonews.com
  XRPL’s cleanup fix is winning validator backing, but progress on the lending amendment faces delays and uncertainty.
  
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• Strive Bitcoin Holdings Surpass 36,800 BTC Post-$100M Purchase

  19-10-2026 15:14 via dailycryptonews.com
  Strive Asset Management’s Bitcoin holdings now exceed 36,800 BTC following an additional investment of approximately $100 million.
  
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• Public companies object to OKX-ICE’s tokenized stock plan

  19-10-2026 15:13 via cointelegraph.com
  Nine public companies objected to having their shares offered in tokenized form by OKX and ICE, testing whether platforms can create blockchain-based markets without issuer consent.
  
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• Marathon Digital Sends $83M Bitcoin to Exchanges Amid Stock Drop

  19-10-2026 15:09 via dailycryptonews.com
  Marathon Digital transferred approximately 1,000 BTC, valued at $83 million, to exchanges as its stock price experienced a significant decline.
  
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