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Empire Market Co-Founder Sentenced to 40 Years, Forfeits 1,230 Bitcoin
Raheim Hamilton co-created the dark web Empire Market, which processed more than four million crypto-only transactions worth over $430 million.
October 9, 2026
Sam Altman-Backed Bitcoin Insurer Meanwhile Raises $37.5 Million
Meanwhile, the first life insurer licensed to operate entirely in Bitcoin, raised $37.5 million to expand BTC-denominated policies for wealthy families.
October 9, 2026
Thailand SEC Approves Local Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, Effective October 16
Thailand's securities regulator has cleared the way for locally listed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, giving Thai investors a regulated path to crypto exposure.
October 9, 2026
Blockchain Security: How Blockchains Protect Data and Where They Still Fail
Blockchain security, or crypto security, explained: 51% attacks, audits, bridges, the Binance and Bybit hacks, hardware wallet risks and how to stay safe.
October 9, 2026
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Banned From Crypto Industry in $35 Million New York Settlement
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky will pay up to $35 million and is permanently barred from the crypto industry after New York settled its 2023 fraud case.
October 9, 2026
XRP News Today: XRP Ledger Adds Permission Delegation for Banks and Stablecoin Issuers
The upgrade lets account owners delegate limited powers to helper accounts so institutions can keep their primary keys offline while splitting duties.
October 9, 2026
Inside 6 of the Most Player-Friendly Crypto Casinos of 2026: Where Bitcoin Players Find Better Bonuses, VIP Rewards and Provably Fair Gaming
Best crypto casinos 2026: compare 6 player-friendly sites for Bitcoin bonuses, VIP rewards and provably fair gaming, led by CryptoGames, Stake and BetFury.
October 9, 2026
Solana News Today: Block Times Set to Drop to 200ms as Final Upgrade Nears
Solana completes its block-time reduction Friday as the final 200-millisecond slot time takes effect, after cuts that began at 400 milliseconds in August.
October 9, 2026
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Rebounds Above $82,000 as Trump Rules Out Iran Strike
Bitcoin climbed back above $82,000 on Friday as Trump ruled out an Iran strike before the midterms, with traders watching $81,000 as key support.
October 9, 2026
Ether Liquidations Exceed Bitcoin’s in $1.1 Billion Flush Despite a Fifth of the Market Cap
A late-Thursday leverage flush liquidated more Ether positions than Bitcoin's despite ETH's far smaller market value, with over $1 billion in longs wiped out across crypto.
October 9, 2026
UK Sanctions Crypto Exchanges Cryptomus, Heleket and TokenSpot Over Russia Sanctions Evasion
The UK added three crypto exchanges and two payment platforms to its Russia sanctions list, targeting brands suspected of helping Moscow dodge curbs.
October 9, 2026
Greece to Tax Crypto Gains at 10% — What the Draft Bill Means for Investors
Greece is preparing its first comprehensive crypto tax, proposing a 10% levy on gains with the first 500 euros a year exempt from the new charge.
October 9, 2026