Coinbase Expands Event Derivatives with 15-Minute and Hourly Crypto Price Markets
October 7, 2026
Coinbase has introduced 15-minute and hourly crypto price prediction markets for Bitcoin, Ether, and eight other tokens, leveraging regulated contracts listed alongside Kalshi.
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Kalshi Launches US 500 Perpetual Futures, Bringing Non-Expiring Index Trading to Regulated Markets
October 7, 2026
Kalshi has launched a non-expiring US 500 perpetual futures contract featuring daily funding rates and up to 15.3x leverage, introducing crypto-native derivative mechanics to regulated U.S. equity markets.
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Conduit Files Lawsuit Against Tether Over $2.76 Million USDT Freeze
October 7, 2026
Crypto payment platform Conduit has taken legal action against Tether to unfreeze $2.76 million in USDT reserves, citing severe settlement delays for clients.
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CFTC Staff Unveils Streamlined Framework for Stock-Index Perpetual Conversions
October 6, 2026
CFTC staff has introduced a fast-track pathway allowing derivatives exchanges to convert stock-index contracts into perpetual structures, provided traders receive five days' notice and key contract terms remain unchanged.
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SMBC Nikko and Nethermind Partner to Build Compliant Uniswap DeFi Gateway for Japan
October 5, 2026
SMBC Nikko Securities and Nethermind have signed an MOU with Uniswap Labs, Base, and Nyx Foundation to build a compliant Uniswap gateway for Japanese institutions by mid-2027.
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Visa Reports Surge in Stablecoin Card Payments as Business Adoption Accelerates
October 5, 2026
Visa's fiscal Q2 results reveal a nearly 200% year-over-year surge in stablecoin card payment volume, with commercial and business programs generating roughly 17% of total transaction activity.
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Ethereum Layer 2 Network Blast to Shut Down Operations Citing Unsustainable Infrastructure Costs
October 4, 2026
Ethereum Layer 2 network Blast is shutting down operations due to unsustainable infrastructure expenses. Users have until October 26 to withdraw funds via the web interface.
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NEAR Intents Recovers $3.8 Million in Stolen Assets Following Full Return of Bitcoin Funds
October 4, 2026
Decentralized protocol NEAR Intents has successfully recovered $3.8 million in stolen Bitcoin following a recent security exploit, fulfilling its pledge to reimburse affected users in full.
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Chainalysis Attributes $387 Million Bitget Cyberattack to North Korean Threat Actors
October 4, 2026
Chainalysis has linked a massive $387 million Bitget exchange exploit to North Korean state-backed hackers, pushing total Pyongyang-linked crypto thefts past $1 billion.
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Circle Urges European Regulators to Reevaluate Stablecoin Bank Reserve Mandates
October 4, 2026
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has recommended key changes to the European Union's MiCA framework, advocating for alternatives to bank-deposit mandates and recognition of foreign stablecoins.
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