Visa Direct Launches USDC Funding for Global Payouts
Visa Direct’s stablecoin prefunding is live through Inyo Global, whose wider payout network spans 180-plus countries, with access subject to eligibility.
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US PPI Jumps to 6.3% as Bitcoin Slips Toward $80,500
US producer inflation exceeded forecasts in September, while Bitcoin slipped toward $80,500 and jobless claims remained low at 199,000.
Ledger Tightens Retail Rules After Wallet Implant Attack
Ledger says attackers spent months modifying genuine wallets before a coordinated theft, as it bans shelf displays and reinforces its no-resale rule for returns.
Bitcoin Dips Below $81,000 as Ether Falls Under $2,400
Bitcoin fell below $81,000 and Ether under $2,400 on October 15, extending crypto losses after US inflation data before recovering from their overnight lows.
USDC Becomes EU’s First Significant E-Money Token Under MiCA
USDC will move to dual EBA and French ACPR supervision on November 12, becoming the EU’s first significant e-money token under MiCA.
Kraken Parent Payward Agrees to Buy European Lender Saldo Bank
Payward’s Saldo Bank deal would add European deposits, credit and cards to Kraken’s parent group, with closing expected in 2027 pending approval.
Ledger Asks Resellers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to Halt Sales
Ledger has asked resellers in six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong to stop wallet sales while it investigates pre-sale tampering.
Interactive Brokers Launches Ethereum Staking Through Zerohash
Eligible Interactive Brokers LLC clients can now stake ETH through Client Portal, with rewards added to their staked holdings and services provided by zerohash.
Ledger Knew of Wallet Implants Months Before October Thefts
Joe Grand’s research and a 2025 Reddit warning document Ledger wallet implants months before October’s theft investigation. Here is the verified timeline.
S&P Global Benchmark Powers First Tokenized-Index Swap on Canton
An S&P Global corporate-bond index tokenized by Kaiko underpins a DRW–Marex derivatives trade on Canton, with cash and collateral integration planned next.
Strive Buys 3,311 Bitcoin for $280M, Taking Holdings to 32,773 BTC
Strive, co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, added 3,311 BTC for about $280 million, lifting holdings to 32,773 BTC as cash reserves and its share count increased.
Bitcoin Recovers After Drop Below $81,000 as Liquidations Top $800M
Bitcoin rebounded to about $83,740 after an overnight drop below $81,000, while 24-hour crypto liquidations exceeded $800 million, mostly in longs.