Bitcoin slides near $81,000 as leveraged positions unwind
Ether takes a heavier hit in the sell-off. The liquidation figures describe forced position closures, not money disappearing from every holder’s wallet.
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October 15, 2026 edition. What happened, what the numbers mean, and how it affects the money you hold and use.
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A $1.18 billion hacking report puts the spotlight on the crypto supply chain
A report covered on October 15 attributes much of Q3’s damage to infrastructure outside traditional audits. Owning the keys is only one part of keeping assets safe.
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Native Bitcoin borrowing moves forward at Aave—but it is still a proposal
Babylon wants BTC to remain on Bitcoin while supporting stablecoin loans. The October 15 news concerns governance progress, not an open invitation to deposit.
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Australia asks how crypto platforms should protect customer assets
ASIC’s consultation puts custody, trade execution and financial resources in focus ahead of the new framework’s April 2027 start.
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Polygon’s Coinme deal connects stablecoins with more U.S. payment routes
Coverage published on October 15 follows Polygon’s October 14 announcement. The deal concerns regulated payment infrastructure, not automatic eligibility for every wallet owner.
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Bitcoin ETF flows turn negative again: how to read the daily number
The October 15 reporting covers the previous U.S. trading session. Fund flows offer a view of demand through one channel, not a complete map of crypto buying and selling.
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USDT transfers without buying another token for gas
Binance Wallet documents a way to pay network fees in USDT on supported networks. Convenience is not the same as a free transfer.
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Stablecoin cards are moving into everyday payments
Visa’s October update points to wider use of stablecoin-linked cards. For shoppers, the important question is the total cost of paying.
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Borrowing against bitcoin: what Ledger’s new integration changes
Ledger’s October update adds access to Morpho lending services. Borrowing can preserve market exposure, but introduces costs and liquidation risk.
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Self-custody does not remove stablecoin issuer risk
Holding your own keys gives control over wallet access. It does not guarantee a stablecoin’s price, redemption or freedom from issuer restrictions.
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