Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Spain's securities regulator CNMV launched a public consultation on October 15 to expand the complaints procedure for crypto service providers and crowdfunding platforms. The consultation remains open until November 16, 2026, and aims to enhance consumer rights and improve accountability in the cryp

According to BlockBeats, the European Banking Authority (EBA) designated USDC issued by Circle as the European Union's first significant e-money token under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) on October 15. USDC became the first of 45 notified e-money tokens in the EU to reach this class

According to trader Doctor Profit, Bitcoin tested its 50-day moving average support on October 15. The trader believes the support level will hold and Bitcoin will continue to rise from current levels.

Bitfinex recently shared insights into Bitcoin holder positions, revealing that long-term holders are currently about 64% above their average cost of $49.3k, while recent buyers are only around 9% above their average cost near $74.4k. The analysis indicates that if Bitcoin prices slip, pressure poin

According to EmberCN, PUMP fell 16% over the past 24 hours on October 15, with a large wallet address selling 1.264 billion tokens for $5.483 million USDC approximately 7 hours prior. The transaction had an average execution price of $0.0043 per token. The large single-batch sale incurred approxima

Charles Schwab is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 earnings on October 15, with Wall Street expecting revenue of approximately $7.2 billion, representing 17% growth from $6.13 billion a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share are forecast between $1.65 and $1.67, compared with $1.31 in Q3 20

According to The Block, citing South Korean media Digital Asset, South Korean crypto influencer Jonbur Kim (real name Park) was acquitted of fraud charges by the Seoul Southern District Court on Thursday. The case involved approximately $253 million in alleged cryptocurrency fraud. The court stated

According to a White House official, Patrick Witt's tenure as executive director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets ended on October 14, 2026, leaving the council without publicly identified staff. Witt's departure follows exits by deputy director Harry Jung in July and advis

According to ChainCatcher, BVNK launched a global currency platform today that integrates stablecoins with Mastercard's payment network, enabling stablecoin transactions through Mastercard's card organization channels. The platform's initial integration partners include payment service providers Nuv

According to Hacken, 107 cryptocurrency hacking incidents in Q3 2026 resulted in total losses of $1.18 billion. The four largest events accounted for approximately 80% of losses: Bitget exchange was hit for $387 million, Liquid Network suffered $320 million in losses, Tectonic incurred $120 million

According to Cointelegraph, Starknet opened a seven-day non-binding vote on Thursday (Oct. 15) asking STRK token holders whether the Ethereum layer-2 network should explore becoming an independent, post-quantum layer-1 blockchain. Voting closes on Oct. 22, with three options: support further researc

According to Cryptoquant data, XRP whales deposited a cumulative total of 1.669 billion tokens to Binance over the past 30 days on October 15, reaching a 7-month high and surpassing the approximately 1.65 billion tokens transferred in September. The surge reflects increased activity among large hold

STRK surged 10.27% within one hour, reaching $0.0888 from a previous level of $0.08053. The cryptocurrency showed an 11.70% increase over the past 24 hours, with 24-hour trading volume reaching $27,343,183.85. The price movement occurred amid mixed signals in the broader cryptocurrency market, with

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission, in coordination with the Anti-Money Laundering Office, has launched an investigation into digital asset businesses operating in Thailand. The probe targets compliance issues specifically related to transactions potentially linked to online gambling websit

According to Thai SEC official statement, the Securities and Exchange Commission, in coordination with the Anti-Money Laundering Office, has recently launched an investigation into compliance issues among digital asset businesses. The probe specifically targets transactions potentially linked to onl