News

1. Verified

   Brooklyn DA and FBI dismantled Russian-language crypto scam network, seizing 112 servers and shutting 241 domains after victims lost tens of millions.

   CoinDesk reports the scheme stole tens of millions through Russian-language Facebook ads and fake advisers, with a recovery scam targeting victims again; authorities seized 241 domains and 112 servers. The exact dollar total of losses is described as 'tens of millions' but not quantified precisely; Protos reports $300,000 seized by Gonzalez's office but the full victim loss amount is not stated.

   CoinDesk · 4 sources · 8:35 AM ET on Oct 15

2. WireReads with Stablecoin float

   EU banking authority classified Circle's USDC as 'significant' e-money token under MiCA, activating Nov. 12 supervisory rules.

   The Block · 2 sources · 7:10 AM ET on Oct 15

3. WireReads with Bitcoin price

   Russia's Central Bank confirmed ban on direct P2P crypto trades effective July 1, 2027, requiring residents to use authorized intermediaries.

   Decrypt · 2 sources · 4:31 PM ET on Oct 15

4. WireReads with Whale net, exchange flows

   Australia's ASIC proposed stricter rules for crypto exchange licensing, including capital and custody requirements due ahead of 2027 rollout.

   CoinDesk · 1 source · 5:53 AM ET on Oct 15

5. WireReads with Bitcoin price

   Hot US producer-price data triggered nearly $940 million in crypto liquidations as Fed rate-hike bets spiked to 50%.

   CoinDesk · 1 source · 12:25 AM ET on Oct 15

6. Wire

   Solana confirmed Oct. 21 Alpenglow upgrade, replacing TowerBFT voting to cut finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds.

   Decrypt · 1 source · 3:16 PM ET on Oct 14

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