Security
MediaMarktSaturn pulls Ledger products amid tampering reports
European retailer MediaMarkt pulled Ledger products as the wallet maker probes tampering reports beyond CryptoBilis in Southeast Asia.
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Exchange
Pando Solana ETF Begins Trading in Hong Kong
Pando Finance’s spot Solana ETF began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 13, 2026, under stock code 2831, expanding regulated access to SOL through a fund that directly holds the asset. HKEX’s new-listing record and trading circular identify PANDO SOL as a new listing with a 100-shar
Security
Ledger details LTE-enabled spy implants in wallets sold by CryptoBilis
Ledger detailed how LTE-enabled implants exposed wallet recovery phrases as CryptoBilis halted sales and Trezor and OneKey cut ties with the reseller.
Regulation
South Korea moves to block 27 crypto websites, including KuCoin, MEXC
Authorities said the restrictions are aimed at unregistered exchanges and have acknowledged that customers could have difficulty withdrawing assets.
Macro
South Korea just got its first traditional bank loans backed by bitcoin
South Korea has introduced its first Bitcoin-backed loans through traditional banking institutions, marking a significant milestone in the country's financial sector. The development, reported on October 12, 2026, sees established South Korean banks offering collateralized lending products that accept Bitcoin as security, bringing cryptocurrency-backed credit into the mainstream
Security
XRP Ledger patched decade-old bug that could create billions of dollars in XRP from nothing
Developers behind the XRP Ledger have successfully patched a critical vulnerability that had remained undetected in the network's codebase for approximately ten years. The bug, if exploited, could have allowed a malicious actor to mint billions of dollars worth of XRP out of thin air, potentially undermining the
Regulation
New York AG secures up to $35 million and lifetime crypto ban from Celsius’ Alex Mashinsky
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with Alex Mashinsky, former CEO of collapsed crypto lending platform Celsius Network, securing up to $35 million in penalties and imposing a lifetime ban on his participation in the cryptocurrency industry. The agreement resolves civil fraud charges brought by the
Regulation
US targets $1 billion Iran-linked crypto seizure, Bessent says ‘we know where it is’
Bessent’s latest crypto seizure plan follows months of sanctions and freezes targeting Iranian assets.
Security
Ledger investigates potential wallet tampering after reports of $86 million in crypto stolen
Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has confirmed it is investigating reports of potential device tampering following claims that approximately $86 million in cryptocurrency was stolen from users. The company disclosed the probe after multiple affected customers reported unauthorized transactions draining their wallets, with the incidents appearing to span several weeks before
Regulation
UK slaps sanctions on three crypto exchanges over alleged Russia links
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on three cryptocurrency exchanges accused of facilitating financial flows linked to Russian entities. The measures, announced by the UK government, target the exchanges under existing financial crime and sanctions frameworks, restricting their ability to operate within British jurisdiction and cutting off access to UK-based
Regulation
Thailand finalizes rules paving way for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
The rules are set to take effect next week, allowing crypto ETFs to trade exclusively on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Regulation
BNY Expands Regulated Crypto Custody Across The European Union Under MiCA
BNY has expanded its Digital Asset Custody platform to selected institutional clients across the European Union under MiCA. The move follows the addition of its European banking entity to the ESMA MiCA register and gives one of the world's largest custody banks a regulated route to hold and administ