Markets

South Korea locks out crypto users as 27 exchange sites go dark

FIU plans withdrawal guidance through DAXA with operators’ cooperation as website restrictions raise access concerns for existing users. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox…
Oct 14, 2026 • Editorial Desk
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Bitwise’s Hougan says Q3 charts point to ‘crypto spring’

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said nearly every fundamental indicator that Bitwise tracks spiked sharply higher. Read Full Story at Cointelegraph.com →
Oct 14, 2026
Institutional

Largest Philippines crypto exchange, Coins.ph, said to face central bank regulatory action

The exchange, which has over 18 million customers, is said to have handled business transactions involving restricted offshore gaming and…
Oct 14, 2026
Institutional

Metaplanet unveils $380 million share buyback after stock crashes nearly 90% from peak

Metaplanet plans to raise $329 million to refinance Bitcoin-backed loans and fund share buybacks after its stock has declined 90%…
Oct 14, 2026
DeFi

Ledger asks resellers to halt sales in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong

The wallet maker requested that devices be removed from shelves while investigators work to establish where tampering occurred. Read Full…
Oct 13, 2026
Payments

US deposit rates choke USDC adoption, and a BIS model reveals why

Historical estimates point to stronger USDC growth sensitivity to deposit repricing, while exchange rewards complicate adoption forecasts. Read the full…
Oct 13, 2026
Markets

Kraken Parent Payward Wins Full Dubai License, Plans UAE Launch

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Parent Payward Wins Full Dubai License, Plans UAE Launch Kraken currently has more than 100 licenses and…
Oct 13, 2026
Infrastructure

Researchers Build First Working Post-Quantum Defense for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

Bitcoin Magazine Researchers Build First Working Post-Quantum Defense for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Second-layer solutions like Lightning may also need protection…
Oct 13, 2026
DeFi

Ledger Asks Resellers to Halt Sales in Seven Asian Markets

The hardware-wallet maker says confirmed incidents remain confined to Southeast Asia, with no indication its systems or direct sales channel…
Oct 13, 2026
Markets

Optimism’s OP Jumps 18%, Extending Four-Week Gain to 66%

OP outpaced bitcoin and ether over matched daily and multiweek windows, though Starknet’s STRK posted a much larger four-week rally.…
Oct 13, 2026