Developers urge operators to update immediately as attackers probe older versions of the Lightning Network implementation Core Lightning developers have issued an urgent warning to node operators running older, unpatched versions of the software. According to the alert, attackers are actively probing and targeting these nodes, prompting calls for immediate updates.
The fund found El Salvador broke terms of its loan program by expanding Bitcoin exposure, but approved the payout anyway The International Monetary Fund has approved a waiver for El Salvador after determining the country violated conditions attached to its Bitcoin policy under a prior loan agreement.
The vote finalizes a deal that would make Evernorth one of the largest corporate holders of XRP ahead of a planned Nasdaq listing. Shareholders have voted to approve a merger involving Evernorth, clearing a key hurdle toward the company's planned Nasdaq listing.
Regulators have cleared a framework covering tokenized stocks, bonds and funds as the country targets a 2027 launch. South Korean regulators have taken a step forward on rules governing tokenized securities, according to reports published by Cointelegraph and crypto.news.
The protocol halted operations following an attack that drained close to $4 million, adding to this year's running tally of crypto hacks. NEAR Intents has suspended its cross-chain services following an exploit that resulted in losses of approximately $3.8 million.
The payments giant has launched transactions on Solana, powering the state-backed Roughrider Coin. Fiserv has confirmed that its digital asset platform is now operational, marking a significant step for the payments processor's push into blockchain-based financial products.
Attackers targeted a Loop Safe module tied to Aave v3, making off with roughly 114 ETH. A security incident tied to Aave v3 infrastructure has resulted in losses estimated between $305,000 and $310,000, according to separate reports published Thursday.
The move signals growing urgency among European firms to expand domestic computing capacity for artificial intelligence workloads. Bull, the French high-performance computing brand, has doubled its supercomputer production output. The expansion targets surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure across Europe, according to reports from CryptoBriefing and Cryptopolitan published in early October 2026.
The new tool uses zero-knowledge proofs to let users pay for AI inference without disclosing their identity. The Ethereum Foundation has rolled out a new tool called zkAPI, designed to let users pay for AI model access without exposing personal identity.
October 2, 2026
The SEC’s Custody Reversal Crossed Three Publishers in Under Ninety Minutes, Others Took All Day
Corroboration speed on today's record varies from under two hours to the better part of a day, and the gap is itself the finding. Corroboration speed on today's record varies from under two hours to the better part of a day, and the gap is itself the finding.
The cross-chain settlement platform claims to have traced an exploiter's identity and is demanding a response within two days. NEAR Intents has stated that it has identified a hacker responsible for an exploit against its system, according to a report from Cointelegraph.
A new proposal would ease custody rules for investment advisers handling digital assets, three years after the agency pushed in the opposite direction. The Securities and Exchange Commission has put forward new rules aimed at easing custody requirements for investment advisers who work with crypto assets.
The Bitcoin layer's co-founder returns to lead Stacks Labs after a five-year gap, and STX rallies sharply. Stacks, a layer built to bring smart-contract functionality to Bitcoin, saw its native token STX climb sharply on October 1. The rally coincided with news that Muneeb Ali is returning as CEO of Stacks Labs.
October 2, 2026
XRPL x402 Payments: Daily Volume Figures Disagree
CoinGape and Coin Edition both report XRPL crossed 10 million x402 payments, but give different figures for how many payments settle daily. CoinGape and Coin Edition both report XRPL crossed 10 million x402 payments, but give different figures for how many payments settle daily.
October 2, 2026
XRP Climbs 1.9% to $1.51 as Evernorth Shareholders Approve Nasdaq-Bound Treasury Deal
Armada's shareholders cleared the merger with Evernorth, paving the way for a $1 billion XRP treasury to list on Nasdaq under ticker XRPN. Armada shareholders have approved a merger with Evernorth, clearing a major hurdle toward a planned Nasdaq listing built around a large XRP treasury.
The mining company taps a longtime Bitcoin protocol contributor as private transaction routing expands across the network. MARA has named Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd to lead Slipstream, its private mempool service, according to reporting from Bitcoin.com News and Cryptopolitan.
A Clarity Act story credited to Matt Hougan carries contradictory Bitcoin and Ether figures, and neither account is a primary document. A Clarity Act story credited to Matt Hougan carries contradictory Bitcoin and Ether figures, and neither account is a primary document.
Coinbase, Mastercard, Visa and Stripe back the $1 billion launch, with Chainlink supplying oracle infrastructure. A consortium of major payments and crypto companies has launched a new stablecoin called Open USD. Coinbase, Mastercard, Visa and Stripe are named as backers of the project, which debuted with roughly $1 billion in scale, according to reports…