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ThursdayOct 22, 2026 10:00 am

EU Signs Warsaw Convention Protocol to Combat Crypto Crime

European countries and their international partners are moving to strengthen measures against the use of digital currencies in money laundering, organized crime, and terrorist financing. The EU, alongside eight countries, signed a new agreement last Wednesday aimed at improving cross-border efforts to search, freeze, and recover cryptocurrency connected to illicit activity. The UK, Georgia, Hungary, Greece, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Monaco, and San Marino were among the first countries to subscribe to the additional rules governing the search, confiscation, and seizure of proceeds from illicit activity and terrorist financing (Warsaw Convention). Alain Berset, the Council of Europe Secretary General, said stronger international…

TuesdayOct 20, 2026 10:00 am

China to Create Nationwide Blockchain Network to Digitize Economy

China is moving to strengthen the digital foundations of its economy, with a new policy calling for a nationwide blockchain system and a coordinated computing network as part of a broader industrial development strategy. The measures appear in a 19-point document published on October 9. The policy links digital technology more closely with manufacturing and other parts of the physical economy while also outlining plans for data infrastructure. Among its provisions, the document calls for clearer arrangements covering data ownership, trading, rights, and the protection of economic interests. Officials are also encouraged to conduct trials and to improve the development…

FridayOct 16, 2026 10:00 am

Fear and Greed Index Slides as BTC Drops Further

Bitcoin’s strong summer rebound appears to be losing momentum, with investor sentiment turning more cautious despite a period that has historically provided support for the crypto market. The world’s largest crypto was trading at roughly $82,000, putting it nearly 5% lower this week. Meanwhile, the crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 56, moving into neutral territory. The indicator had reached extreme greed sometime in August. The index ranges from zero to 100, with lower readings reflecting fear and higher levels signaling stronger risk appetite. It reached 82 on August 26, the highest level recorded this year. Bitcoin climbed to…

ThursdayOct 15, 2026 10:00 am

US Government Moves Crypto Worth at Least $100M

Crypto wallets believed to be linked to the U.S. federal government recently transferred digital assets worth over $100 million, according to blockchain analytics company Arkham. The largest movement involved 833.599 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $72 million. The coins were sent from a government-associated wallet to two unidentified addresses. Both destinations later transferred the Bitcoin to addresses that Arkham identifies as deposit wallets belonging to Coinbase Prime. Another transaction involved approximately 40,285 BNB, with a market value of roughly $31.60 million. The coins were first moved to an unidentified address and then transferred to another unidentified address. Arkham’s records indicate that…

TuesdayOct 13, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Donors Jittery Over Midterm Spending After Clarity Act Failure

The U.S. crypto sector is facing a difficult political calculation as November’s midterm elections approach. After Senate Democrats blocked a major crypto bill last month, industry leaders must decide whether to retaliate at the ballot box or protect the bipartisan relationships they have spent years cultivating. Crypto interests have poured over $300 million into recent U.S. election campaigns, distributing their support between Republicans and Democrats. The spending was designed to build political backing for legislation that would establish clearer rules for digital-asset companies. The approach delivered a major success last year with legislation governing stablecoins, but momentum weakened after the…

FridayOct 09, 2026 10:00 am

Binance Introduces AI Tool to Bolster Customers’ Understanding of Crypto

Binance has unveiled a new AI suite aimed at helping both newcomers and experienced market participants better understand and navigate digital assets. The crypto exchange announced Binance Intelligence on October 5. The company said the tools are intended to address a growing knowledge gap as digital assets become increasingly intertwined with traditional financial markets. According to Binance, having access to financial markets does not necessarily mean users have the expertise required to make informed decisions. The rapid growth of available information, combined with the number of platforms and tools used to access it, can make financial research difficult to manage.…

ThursdayOct 08, 2026 10:00 am

Hackers Hijack X Account of Microsoft to Push Fake Crypto Coin

Microsoft’s official account on X was briefly taken over on Oct. 1, with hackers using the company’s large following to promote a crypto scam based on Clippy, the familiar animated paperclip once included with Microsoft Office. Microsoft confirmed the incident, noting that the account had been recovered and unauthorized material deleted. The breach affected @Microsoft, a profile followed by over 13 million users, giving the fraudulent campaign access to a significant audience before it was stopped. During the attack, the account followed @clippymsftcto, re-shared a post, and replaced its profile image with a picture of Clippy. The attackers pushed a…

ThursdayOct 08, 2026 9:45 am

MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS) Pairs Insured Blockchain with Multi-Vertical Commercial Strategy

The weakness in a token-funded model is straightforward: Printing new tokens to pay for development can dilute existing holders, while community fundraising rounds only go as far as sentiment allows. MindWave's infrastructure centers on MindChain, which the company has billed as the world's first fully insured blockchain. The token tying this together is $NILA, currently a BEP-20 token with a total supply of roughly 1.06 billion. Many blockchain ecosystems rely heavily on token issuance and community funding to support development. A project issues a token, sells some of it and hopes enough demand develops to support the ecosystem as products…

TuesdayOct 06, 2026 12:00 pm

MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS) Builds the Infrastructure Behind a Growing Blockchain Ecosystem

MindWave is developing and commercially providing the infrastructure behind an ecosystem centered on MindChain, MindWaveDAO and $NILA. MindChain serves as the EVM-compatible Layer 2, while purpose-built industry networks provide specialized environments for real-world applications. $NILA connects network utility, staking, participation and governance, giving the ecosystem an economic and community layer. Blockchain adoption has increasingly moved beyond the question of whether businesses can use digital assets. The more important question is what infrastructure can support those applications as they become more complex and specialized. That is where MindWave Innovations (NYSE American: APUS) is positioning its business. Rather than building around a…

TuesdayOct 06, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Firms Channeled $8M into Lobbying for Clarity Act

The crypto sector poured roughly $8 million in the first six months of 2026 into lobbying efforts tied to U.S. legislation that would establish a regulatory framework for digital asset markets, according to federal disclosure records. The spending came as lawmakers in the Senate considered the crypto legislation known as the Clarity Act. Despite the industry’s extensive lobbying campaign, the legislation did not secure Senate passage during the period. Overall, crypto-related organizations reported spending over $13 million on lobbying efforts between January and June. Of that total, about $8m was connected directly to the legislation, although disclosure forms often use…