Crypto digest — October 20, 2026
84 industry stories from 6 sources, grouped by coin. Every item links to the original article.
Key points
- ·JPMorgan Makes Stunning 10-Year Bitcoin PredictionU.Today
- ·XRP Millionaires Make Bold 5-Year-Low Move Amid Market DropU.Today
- ·BlackRock seeks to shield bitcoin investors from losses after rival fund weathers 50% crashCoinDesk
- ·Agents can trade 24/7 — but Yat Siu warns you could lose access at any timeCointelegraph
- ·Stablecoins move over $400 million per hour on average as off-hours transfers dominate, Coinbase and The Block study findsThe Block
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- Solana Achieves 104% Transaction Growth
Solana has recorded a massive 104% increase in non-vote transactions, processing a staggering 8.92 billion transactions in Q3 2026 compared to Q4 2025.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- Solana treasury firm SkyAI sells all SOL holdings, launches $201M buyback
The former medical device maker has liquidated its Solana treasury and is offering to repurchase shares and warrants using its $223.8 million cash holdings.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Solana (SOL) Hits 1.4 Million Tokenized Stock Holders in Historic Retail Surge
Solana clinches a landmark 1.4 million equity holders milestone, exposing a massive new divide on the RWA market $SOL.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office Hosts Five November Events Led by Herbert and Keiser
Bitcoin Magazine El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office Hosts Five November Events Led by Herbert and Keiser El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office, led by Stacey…
2026-10-20via Bitcoin Magazine
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- Blockchain.com rolls out crypto options as it pursues US derivatives licenses
Blockchain. com now offers call and put options on BTC, ETH, SOL, HYPE, AVAX, XRP and TRX, with expiries up to one week.
2026-10-20via The Block
- Drift exploiter sends $61M ETH to Tornado Cash, holds $194M
The April 1 hack caused about $295 million in losses and was later attributed to a North Korean threat group in a Mandiant investigation.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Stolen Ethereum (ETH) Appears on Market: $32 Million Moved
After months of silence, the Drift Protocol hacker breaks dormancy to liquidate $32 million in stolen Ethereum.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- BlackRock files for third Bitcoin ETF, still no Solana or XRP
BlackRock’s proposed Bitcoin fund would use options to limit potential losses and gains, adding another strategy to its existing Bitcoin and Ether ETF lineup.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Now Accepting Bitcoin: Gyros, Cocas, and 219 Arizona Bitcoin Merchants
Bitcoin Magazine Now Accepting Bitcoin: Gyros, Cocas, and 219 Arizona Bitcoin Merchants Table of Contents First Stop: Pita Cafe (23535 N Scottsdale Rd #102, Sco…
2026-10-20via Bitcoin Magazine
- Tether: Senator's investigation misses positive work that's led to lower Iran volumes
The stablecoin issuer's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has been defending against accusations that the firm's stablecoins have fueled financial activity in Iran.
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- JPMorgan's JPM Coin Arrives on Ethereum, Putting Bank Dollars on a Public Blockchain
JPMorgan is rolling out JPM Coin on Ethereum for institutional clients, a token backed by dollars in its accounts that settles in seconds, any day of the week.
2026-10-20via Decrypt
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- JPMorgan Makes Stunning 10-Year Bitcoin Prediction
JPMorgan Asset Management has made a stunning long-term Bitcoin prediction, forecasting that the leading cryptocurrency will outperform stocks, bonds, gold and…
2026-10-20via U.Today
- XRP Millionaires Make Bold 5-Year-Low Move Amid Market Drop
XRP whales freeze long-term outflows while flooding exchanges with billions.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- BlackRock seeks to shield bitcoin investors from losses after rival fund weathers 50% crash
BlackRock's proposed fund follows similar products from Calamos that helped investors avoid steep losses during bitcoin's selloff.
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- French Lawmakers Back Stablecoin Swap Tax by Just One Vote
The amendment would make swapping crypto into euro or dollar stablecoins taxable in France from 2027, with gains measured coin by coin.
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- Injective partners with BDACS to bring Korean won stablecoin to RWA ecosystem
The move comes amid South Korea's regulatory developments to establish a framework for Korean won-denominated stablecoins.
2026-10-20via The Block
- Kazakhstan court bars Coinbase, five others from unlicensed crypto services in Astana International Financial Centre
The court injunctions apply strictly to users within the AIFC and do not extend across the rest of Kazakhstan.
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- Agents can trade 24/7 — but Yat Siu warns you could lose access at any time
The Animoca Brands chairman explains that AI agents can make trades while you sleep, but users need to plan for the day they lose access to the bots.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Stellar (XLM) Alert Issued by Japanese Crypto Exchange: Here's the Reason
Japan crypto exchange sends crucial notice to Stellar (XLM) users.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- FINMA approves Switzerland’s first Bitcoin ETF for retail investors
The Swiss regulator cited a growing appetite for cryptocurrency investments and said that multiple fund providers have submitted Bitcoin ETF applications.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Stablecoins move over $400 million per hour on average as off-hours transfers dominate, Coinbase and The Block study finds
Stablecoins are on track to reach $1.5 trillion in quarterly adjusted transfer volume by the end of 2027 at current growth rates, according to the report.
2026-10-20via The Block
- Largest Banking Network in Europe Adds Support for XRP and Other Major Cryptos
Europe's largest banking network rolls out fresh support for cryptocurrency trading and has added XRP, Bitcoin, and other major cryptocurrencies to its list of…
2026-10-20via U.Today
- Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs join objections to OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading
Seven more issuers have opted out of being listed on the planned tokenized stock venue under the SEC's framework, bringing its disclosed objection count to 16.
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- Sam Callahan: Bitcoin Doesn’t Need Rate Cuts to Succeed
Bitcoin Magazine Sam Callahan: Bitcoin Doesn’t Need Rate Cuts to Succeed The U. S. dollar has lost at least 20% of its purchasing power in just five years, usin…
2026-10-20via Bitcoin Magazine
- Michael Howell: Bitcoin as the Apex Liquidity Asset
Bitcoin Magazine Michael Howell: Bitcoin as the Apex Liquidity Asset Gold or Bitcoin? Michael Howell says you need both. He calls Bitcoin “the most liquidity se…
2026-10-20via Bitcoin Magazine
- Tx launches USTX stablecoin to pull RWA liquidity onto its chain
The Brale-issued token can be minted with USDC from eight networks and is designed to settle tokenized stocks and other assets on tx.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Swiss regulator FINMA approves country’s first spot bitcoin ETF for retail investors
FINMA approved Switzerland's first retail bitcoin ETF, following earlier crypto ETP listings and a fund restricted to qualified investors.
2026-10-20via The Block
- Lloyds and Barclays among UK banks named in crypto transfer complaints, advocacy group says
UK banks are facing scrutiny over crypto transfer limits and bans as Stand With Crypto reports thousands of complaints ahead of the country’s 2027 regulatory re…
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Morning Minute: Nine Blue Chip Companies Say No to Tokenized Stocks
If companies are objecting, does that deflate the tokenized stock hopes before they begin to materialize? And who is impacted the most?
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- Zcash (ZEC) vs Hyperliquid (HYPE): Battle for Crypto Market's Top 10
While risk-on tendencies on the cryptocurrency market are slowly fading, privacy-orientated Zcash is actively taking the spot of Hyperliquid.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- France's parliament approves vote to hit stablecoin trades with 31% capital gains tax
Amendment I-3898 removes tax deferral for MiCA-compliant stablecoins starting January 2027.
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- Netflix FTX trailer was ‘enough to upset me’ in first 30 seconds: former FTX COO
Constance Wang criticized the streamer’s portrayal of her former FTX colleagues as not matching her own experience with Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Kazakhstan court orders curbs on Coinbase, BingX and four others
Nine other crypto platforms voluntarily restricted app access in Kazakhstan, prompting the regulator to withdraw its claims against them.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- JPMorgan sees 10% annual bitcoin returns, topping stocks, bonds and gold over next decade
The report marks the first time JPMorgan has put a range on bitcoin returns in its research, though the bank remains cautious about BTC's role in portfolios.
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- Mt. Gox Pushes Repayment Deadline to 2027 With $2.8B in Bitcoin Still to Distribute
The defunct exchange's trustee said many creditors still have not completed the procedures needed to get their Bitcoin back.
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- Ripple President Breaks Silence as XRP Gains Fresh Social Media Attention
Ripple President shares XRP-building insight as community attention grows.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- Bitcoin drops to $81,400 as Asian chip stocks tumble, options traders seek downside protection
Bitcoin slipped 0.5% to around $81,400 even after the biggest daily spot ETF inflow in nearly a month as South Korea's Kospi index fell 3.7% on AI worries.
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- XRP 30-day exchange inflows pass 6B tokens as whales move to the sidelines
More than 6 billion XRP reached exchanges tracked by CryptoQuant in the 30 days to Oct. 19, the most since March.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Mt. Gox pushes creditor repayment deadline to 2027 in sixth extension
Mt. Gox extended its repayment deadline by another year as some creditors remain unpaid due to incomplete procedures and payment processing issues.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Live updates: Market jitters persist as the AI selloff deepens
South Korea’s KOSPI fell almost 4%, accompanied by one of the weakest IPO debuts in the country’s history, with data centre company Elice tumbling around 30%.
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) Loses Most Importnat Support For Now
Shiba Inu has slipped below the key $0.000005 level, leaving sellers in control across all timeframes.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- Bitget plans Thai crypto exchange acquisition weeks after $388M hack
The proposed acquisition would give Bitget a route into Thailand’s crypto market through a locally licensed operator.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- South Korean IPO plunge deepens AI market jitters as brent tops $111
Elice’s debut slump added to concerns over AI infrastructure valuations, while rising oil prices compounded market uncertainty.
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- Ripple CLO Ends Speculation over What's Next for Stablecoin Regulation
Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty draws a line under US stablecoin rules, forcing a regulatory compromise on self-custody and P2P.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- BlackRock Files for 'Buffer' Bitcoin ETF as IBIT Draws $665M in a Day
The iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF would use options on IBIT to limit losses, in exchange for giving up some upside.
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- JPMorgan projects Bitcoin to outperform US stocks and gold over next decade
JPMorgan included Bitcoin in its long-term capital market outlook for the first time but warned that volatility and unstable correlations limit its role in inve…
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Bitcoin ETFs just saw their biggest day in a month thanks entirely to BlackRock
Fidelity's FBTC and Grayscale's GBTC saw outflows of $83.6 million and $54.9 million, respectively.
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- Stay Cautious: ZEC Whale Buys Nullmask (MASK), Massive Token Concentration Raises Red Flags
Nullmask is a hot choice right now, but investors must stay cautious considering the token distribution.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF draws $665 million inflow, highest since October 2025
Min Jung, associate researcher at Presto Research, said investors could be positioning for a potential 'catch-up trade' in bitcoin.
2026-10-20via The Block
- Kevin O'Leary Names Safest Crypto Asset
Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary has named stablecoins the safest crypto asset class.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- US Bitcoin ETFs draw $527M in biggest showing since September
BlackRock’s IBIT led the gains with $665.2 million in inflows, offsetting withdrawals from Fidelity and Grayscale, while other funds recorded no net flows.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- BlackRock Makes Surprise Bitcoin ETF Move
BlackRock has filed for another Bitcoin ETF, this time introducing a product designed to protect investors against downside risks while limiting potential gains…
2026-10-20via U.Today
- Sophon sets Nov. 25 withdrawal deadline ahead of mainnet shutdown
In June, Sophon’s developers said the costs of maintaining a standalone blockchain no longer justified its benefits and announced plans to focus on consumer fin…
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- US bans DeepSeek from civilian agency IT systems
The restrictions extend earlier bans within US defense and security agencies, amid concerns that DeepSeek could expose federal information to China.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Blockchain Association says Treasury’s GENIUS Act rollout needs clearer DeFi, foreign issuer rules
The group filed comments on Treasury's proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act, which governs who can issue and sell payment stablecoins.
2026-10-20via The Block
- Bitcoin rally could revive treasury buying, but easy-money days over
“A return to last year’s indiscriminate capital raising looks unlikely,” said Bitfinex head of derivatives Jag Kooner.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Starknet (STRK), Filecoin (FIL), Midnight (NIGHT) and Near Protocol (NEAR) Price Analysis for October 20: Worst Performers in October
Starknet, Filecoin, Midnight, and Near Protocol have all pulled back from their October highs and now sit at key support levels that will decide their next move…
2026-10-20via U.Today
- AnchorWatch Launches Nevada Trust Company, Caps Bitcoin Custody Fees at $10,000 a Month
Bitcoin Magazine AnchorWatch Launches Nevada Trust Company, Caps Bitcoin Custody Fees at $10,000 a Month Bitcoin custody and insurance firm AnchorWatch has said…
2026-10-20via Bitcoin Magazine
- BlackRock files for bitcoin ETF offering downside protection and upside exposure to IBIT
One of the world's largest investment managers, BlackRock has filed for another bitcoin fund, marking its third tied to the asset.
2026-10-20via The Block
- Strive Buys $335 Million in Bitcoin After Investors Pour In $369 Million
The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin holder bought as warrant holders exercised, bringing in $369 million, and it now plans a $630 million sale of 15% preferred stock.
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- Anthropic Gives 5% of Itself to the Public. Musk Answers by Giving Away SpaceX Shares
Anthropic committed 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund, and within hours Elon Musk promised a SpaceX share to every American child.
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- XRP Ledger Repairs Its Lending Protocol Before It Goes Live
XRP developers published a second amendment to repair the ledger’s new uncollateralized lending feature while the original still awaits validator approval.
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- Crypto PAC pours $362K into California race voters essentially decided in August
A Fairshake affiliate is supporting incumbent Aisha Wahab through ads in November, but the congresswoman already won a special election in the district.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Market participants weigh in on SEC’s proposed crypto regulations
The financial agency is scheduled to close public comments on its ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’ proposed in August.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Hackers Are Running Apple's iOS on Android Phones for the First Time
Hobbyists are booting iOS 16 on Xiaomi and Nothing phones and posting the proof. It barely works, but it suggests Apple's software is no longer welded to Apple'…
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- The Architecture of Money: Mapping Financial Power in the Age of Bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine The Architecture of Money: Mapping Financial Power in the Age of Bitcoin Money determines where we live, what we can afford, and how wealth acc…
2026-10-20via Bitcoin Magazine
- Super League Stockholders Approve Metaplanet’s 2,100 BTC Investment, Paving Way for ‘Superplanet’
Bitcoin Magazine Super League Stockholders Approve Metaplanet’s 2,100 BTC Investment, Paving Way for ‘Superplanet’ Super League stockholders have approved all p…
2026-10-20via Bitcoin Magazine
- Hyperliquid Demands Five Critical Fixes to SEC Crypto Proposal
Hyperliquid claims the SEC’s new crypto framework contains critical flaws that trap Web3 developers, demanding five immediate fixes.
2026-10-20via U.Today
- Visa, Mesh partner to enable crypto spending at 175M merchant locations
Mesh will connect crypto and stablecoin wallets to Visa’s global payment network, allowing users to spend digital assets without a separate card.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Mastercard Brings Its Fraud-Fighting Tools to Stablecoin Payments
Unveiled at Money20/20, the API-based tool combines payment and blockchain intelligence to flag fraud, scams and sanctions exposure before funds move on-chain.
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- Mastercard launches stablecoin risk screening for banks and payment providers
The new service combines payment data and blockchain analytics to help banks detect suspicious stablecoin transactions before settlement.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Why Some of America’s Biggest Companies Are Objecting to Tokenized Shares
Nine companies, including Verizon, Broadcom and UnitedHealth, have objected to having their shares traded on the planned OKX-ICE tokenized stock venue.
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- US Orders Civilian Agencies to Rip DeepSeek Out of Government Systems
The Department of Homeland Security told civilian agencies to remove China's DeepSeek and any service built on it, and banned buying more, citing the risk of se…
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- Long-Awaited XRP Twitter Account Finally Goes Live
XRP has finally launched its official X account after more than a decade, drawing a warm welcome from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and quickly attracting over 2…
2026-10-20via U.Today
- U.S. CFTC rebuffs CME legal stance in consequential fight over perpetual futures
The future of perps in the U. S. may be at stake as the CFTC argues that CME hasn't shown the new policy is hurting it after the agency OK'd its first bitcoin p…
2026-10-20via CoinDesk
- Abandoned Bitcoin? Wallet Targeted by Noah Doe Lawsuit Moves $33 Million
A Bitcoin address dormant since 2013 moved 411.45 BTC worth about $33.4 million, according to Galaxy Research, and it’s among the wallets named in the “Noah Doe…
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- Metaplanet to take 93.7% stake in Super League through 2,100 BTC deal
The transaction would give Metaplanet access to US capital markets, where it plans to use preferred stock offerings to finance additional Bitcoin purchases.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Strive buys $335M in Bitcoin, boosting holdings to 36,818 BTC
The Bitcoin treasury company added another 1,223 BTC after an earlier purchase pushed it past MARA Holdings, while continuing to expand its reserves through equ…
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- No ‘Uptober’ Yet: Bitcoin Slips 2% in a Month That’s Historically Bullish
Bitcoin Magazine No ‘Uptober’ Yet: Bitcoin Slips 2% in a Month That’s Historically Bullish Bitcoin’s price retook $82,000 on Monday as choppy trading last week…
2026-10-20via Bitcoin Magazine
- Strategy Keeps Buying: Third Purchase This Month Brings October Spending to $73 Million
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Keeps Buying: Third Purchase This Month Brings October Spending to $73 Million The largest corporate holder of bitcoin, Strategy , bou…
2026-10-20via Bitcoin Magazine
- Mesh taps Visa to let users spend crypto without a separate card
Mesh and Visa will let users spend crypto and stablecoin balances from wallet apps, with no need to sell or transfer assets first.
2026-10-20via The Block
- Bitcoin is rejected at $83K as US bond yields reverse higher with equities
Bitcoin price action failed to improve with equities as a sell wall at $83,000 kept BTC in a tight range.
2026-10-20via Cointelegraph
- Bitcoin Tests Key Support as Oil and AI Fears Squeeze Markets
Bitcoin keeps limping back to the same floor while $108 oil and 5% yields weigh on risk assets. The chart shows a coiled spring, not a trend.
2026-10-20via Decrypt
- Mastercard unveils Stablecoin Security tool to screen payments for fraud and sanctions risks
Mastercard unveiled Stablecoin Security, a risk screening service launching in North America before planned global availability in 2027.
2026-10-20via The Block
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