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MSCI adopts index exclusion rules that could oust Strategy

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Strategy, Metaplanet and Upexi were previously identified for deletion under the methodology, with MSCI set to announce its final list on Nov. 11.

Published Date: 2026-10-16 00:48:20
Creator: Cointelegraph by Felix Ng
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Australia releases draft bill to adopt OECD crypto tax reporting framework

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Australia is among 77 jurisdictions committed to adopting CARF, with its first international exchanges of crypto tax data expected in 2028.

Published Date: 2026-10-15 23:34:19
Creator: Cointelegraph by Felix Ng
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Scammer loses $4.8M stored on tampered Ledgers: Asia Express

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A scammer reportedly lost $4.8M of stolen money after storing the funds on tampered Ledgers. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs launch trading in Thailand and South Korea blocks 27 exchanges.

Published Date: 2026-10-15 22:42:58
Creator: Cointelegraph by Andrew Fenton
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Binance.US seeks $1B valuation in potential $100M funding round: Report

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The crypto exchange was reportedly looking to use the additional funding to regain market share following Binance’s 2023 settlement with US authorities.

Published Date: 2026-10-15 20:21:11
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Ex-Trump crypto adviser profited after helping pass stablecoin bill: WSJ

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The Wall Street Journal reported that a company co-founded by Bo Hines benefited from the passage of the GENIUS stablecoin bill.

Published Date: 2026-10-15 17:14:45
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Sweden revisits digital krona as ECB advances digital euro plans

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Sweden’s Riksbank has recommended that lawmakers prepare for a possible digital krona, citing concerns over foreign-currency stablecoins and the future of domestic payments.

Published Date: 2026-10-15 16:49:59
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Mastercard brings stablecoin balances into traditional banking and card payments

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The launch of Global Money Platform marks Mastercard’s first major integration with BVNK since its August acquisition, with Nuvei and Marqeta among the first companies to adopt the platform.

Published Date: 2026-10-15 15:46:05
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Bitcoin slips under $80K after US PPI gains most in four years

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BTC buyers attempted to defend $80,000 support after September US producer inflation overshot expectations by 100 basis points for the largest monthly gain since March 2022

Published Date: 2026-10-15 15:10:44
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Russia to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades starting July 2027

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Russia plans to ban direct P2P crypto trades from July 1, 2027, while separate rules already prohibit transfers from digital accounts to self-custody wallets.

Published Date: 2026-10-15 14:22:43
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Nasdaq-listed Tron sets up $200M ATM share offering to fuel TRX acquisitions

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The Nasdaq-listed treasury company holds about $237 million in TRX tokens and plans to raise additional capital to fund its purchases, alongside its daily accumulation.

Published Date: 2026-10-15 14:16:55
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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