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South Korea Moves to Block 27 Websites of Unregistered Crypto Services, Including KuCoin and MEXC
South Korea’s FIU announced plans to extend measures against unregistered virtual asset service providers to 27 websites.
Resolved: Kraken – Funding Delays
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XRP Ledger Reveals Critical Bug That Could Have Allowed Extra XRP to Be Created
XRP Ledger published details of a critical bug in its payment engine that could have allowed specially crafted offers to create and spend XRP beyond the intended limit. The fix is included in xrpld 3.4.1.
Updated: CryptoBilis Suspends Sales of Hardware Wallets
CryptoBilis has suspended sales of all hardware wallets during an investigation. Ledger confirmed an unauthorized implant in one device and said its systems were not compromised.
French National Assembly Finance Committee Backs Proposals to Tax Certain Crypto Swaps
The French National Assembly Finance Committee backed two proposed crypto tax amendments to the 2027 budget. It subsequently rejected the budget’s revenue section, so these are not valid rules.
SEC Proposes Crypto Asset Custody Rules for Advisers and Funds
The U.S. SEC published proposed rules that, under certain conditions, would expand custody options for crypto assets held by registered investment advisers and regulated funds.
Blumenthal Seeks Tether Relationship Documents From Cantor Fitzgerald
Senator Richard Blumenthal has expanded his review of Tether to include Cantor Fitzgerald. He is seeking documents from Chairman Brandon Lutnick on asset custody, ownership interests and sanctions-risk controls.
Thailand’s Crypto ETFs: Initial Rules Allow Bitcoin and Ethereum
Thailand’s SEC has issued rules for domestic crypto ETFs. They will take effect on October 16, 2026, and initially apply to funds with exposure to Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Samsung Wallet to Add USDC International Transfers in the U.S. in Late October
Samsung Electronics America plans to make USDC transfers to international crypto wallets and selected bank accounts available to eligible users in the U.S. during the final week of October 2026.