Circle’s Allaire says stablecoin issuer looking to enter 40 developing markets: Report <!–> [–> Oct 17, 2026 Michael Millard <!–> –> Source: Cointelegraph
In brief A new BIS working paper using U.S. data from 2019 to 2025 found that higher bank deposit rates predict slower stablecoin market growth. The effect was stronger for Circle’s USDC than for Tether’s USDT, which the authors tied…
Bitwise sees a potential return above $100,000, while LO:TECH expects a narrower trading range as interest-rate uncertainty weighs on the market. Source: CoinDesk
The security firm found that 77% of third-quarter losses involved compromised suppliers, delayed fixes or systems outside the latest security reviews. Source: CoinDesk
Private-sector partners flagged $11 million in funds that could be frozen, while officials reported cryptocurrency seizures without disclosing their value. Source: CoinDesk
<!–> –> Written by Michael Millardstaff writerEdited by Robert Lakinstaff editor Written by Michael Millardstaff writer Edited by Robert Lakinstaff editor Cysic crypto bridge halted after unauthorized mint of 10M CYS Latest NewsPublishedOct 18, 2026<!–> Cysic said the incident was…
<!–> –> Written by Michael Millardstaff writerEdited by Bryan O’Sheastaff editor Written by Michael Millardstaff writer Edited by Bryan O’Sheastaff editor Chinese suspect in $75M international crime network arrested in Bangkok Latest NewsPublishedOct 18, 2026<!–> Police alleged the suspect was…
A 10-minute flush hit round-the-clock chip-stock contracts while U.S. markets were shut, leaving traders with no real share price to lean on. Source: CoinDesk
<!–> –> Written by Michael Millardstaff writerEdited by Robert Lakinstaff editor Written by Michael Millardstaff writer Edited by Robert Lakinstaff editor Tether backs AIsa as strategic investor, completing seed extension round Latest NewsPublishedOct 18, 2026<!–> The round brings AIsa’s total…
Coinbase, Circle’s largest USDC partner, also backs Open USD, a rival network that passes reserve income to partners after a management fee. Source: CoinDesk