Cryptocurrency News
10/8/2026
Standard Chartered to Offer Bitcoin Custody Services
Bitcoin custody is the service of holding and safeguarding private keys on behalf of institutional clients, a distinct function from trading or asset issuance.
Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, it is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and applications without central authority control. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily functions as digital currency, Ethereum operates as a programmable global computer where developers can create any type of decentralized service. The platform hosts over $14 billion in DeFi applications with hundreds of thousands of active users across financial protocols, NFT marketplaces, and gaming platforms.…
Cryptocurrency News
10/8/2026
Bitcoin custody is the service of holding and safeguarding private keys on behalf of institutional clients, a distinct function from trading or asset issuance.
Bitcoin
10/8/2026
Bitcoin fell 3. 72% to $82,911 over 24 hours, slipping below the $83,000 level as a broader macro selloff pushed leveraged crypto traders into forced liquidations totaling $697 million across all digital assets.
Cryptocurrency News
10/8/2026
Stellar has pointed to PwC data indicating that securitization payouts can settle in one day on its network, compared to the 30-day window that characterizes traditional processes, positioning the blockchain as a direct solution to a well-documented friction point in institutional capital markets.
Cryptocurrency News
10/8/2026
On-chain trackers flagged a substantial US government crypto movement on October 7, 2026, with wallets attributed to federal holdings transferring approximately $470 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), and Tether (USDT) to addresses identified as likely Coinbase Prime deposit wallets.
