Community Bankers Group Sues OCC Over Crypto Trust Charters
A U.S. community banking trade group has sued the OCC, challenging its authority to grant crypto trust charters, including a conditional approval for Protego.
2026-10-02
Market Wrap
Weak U.S. jobs data and resilient earnings highlighted mixed signals from the real economy.
Blast Layer 2 to Shut Down After Costs Outpace Revenue, Sets Oct. 26 Withdrawal Deadline
Ethereum layer-2 network Blast is winding down after operating costs exceeded revenue, giving users until Oct. 26 to withdraw roughly $63.5 million still held in its bridge.
Bitget CEO Says Recovery Unlikely After $387.5 Million Hack Linked to North Korea
Bitget's CEO says he doesn't expect to recover much of the $387.5 million stolen in a hack that Chainalysis has linked to North Korea.
50,000-Signature Campaign and Circle Push EU to Loosen MiCA Stablecoin Rules in Review
A 50,000-signature campaign, Circle, and Hyperliquid's policy arm are all pressing Brussels to loosen MiCA stablecoin and derivatives rules as the EU reviews the framework.
U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September; unemployment rose to 4.2%
U.S. employment added 29,000 positions in September as jobless rate climbed to 4.2%.
US Treasury Designates Russia's A7 Network a Transnational Criminal Organization, Proposes Sub-Agent Payment Ban
FinCEN designated Russia's A7 Network a transnational criminal organization and proposed barring its sub-agents from processing U.S. dollar payments.
Market Wrap
Micron's earnings beat and raised guidance failed to move its stock, signaling tepid market appetite for semiconductor upside despite solid results.
Bitcoin ETFs' 9-Day, $3 Billion Inflow Streak Ends as $149 Million Exits Funds
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $149 million in net outflows on Wednesday, ending a nine-day, $3 billion inflow streak, even as September inflows totaled $2.65 billion, according to The Block.