NEAR Business Offers Private Crypto Treasuries Across 35+ Chains
NEAR Business combines confidential balances, multisig approvals and cross-chain payments across 35+ chains, with access limited to a private beta.
Sam Altman’s World Launches World ID Suite for Banks
World, co-founded by Sam Altman, has launched identity tools for banks and financial firms, combining its app, Zoom verification and…
Three Dormant Bitcoin Addresses Move 828 BTC, Stirring Quantum Speculation
Three addresses holding 2013 coins spent 828.14 BTC on October 17–18, but the transactions do not establish a quantum hack…
Nillion to Retire Its L2 as Operations Move to Ethereum Mainnet
Nillion says its L2 retirement is a planned migration, with NIL holders asked to bridge to Ethereum and no exact shutdown date announced.
Hyperliquid Labs’ Jeff Yan Urges US Oversight of Market Operators
Hyperliquid Labs founder Jeff Yan says US regulation should focus on firms operating markets, while the blockchain serves as shared trading infrastructure.
Tether Paid $6.3M to Firm Co-Owned by Bo Hines, WSJ Reports
Tether paid about $6.3 million to Nxum, co-owned by former Trump crypto adviser Bo Hines, WSJ reports. Nxum denies improper involvement during his service.
FBI and Brooklyn DA Shut Down 241 Crypto Scam Sites Targeting Russian Speakers
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI disrupted 241 scam domains and 112 servers linked to investment and recovery fraud, with about $300,000 seized so far.
Stripe’s Privy and Ripple Bring XRP Ledger Wallets Into Apps
Stripe-owned Privy and Ripple are bringing XRP Ledger wallets into apps, supporting XRP, RLUSD and AI payments, with further integration work planned.
Starknet Launches Shadow Accounts to Hide Wallet Links
Starknet’s Shadow Accounts hide the link to a user’s main wallet while leaving DeFi activity public. The first app integration is planned for October 14.
Karpelès Reports Implant in Ledger Flex Bought at Singapore Airport
Mark Karpelès reports an implant in an unused Ledger Flex bought at Singapore Airport, as a separate European retailer watchlist raises unverified concerns.