Tether: Senator's investigation misses positive work that's led to lower Iran volumes

The stablecoin issuer's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has been defending against accusations that the firm's stablecoins have fueled financial activity in Iran.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/10/19/tether-senator-s-investigation-misses-positive-work-that-s-led-to-lower-iran-volumes

Deutsche Bank targets Asia crypto custody expansion in 2027 as German launch nears

The service will initially support bitcoin, ether and the stablecoins USDC, EURC and EURAU, with the bank managing clients’ wallets and private keys.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/10/18/deutsche-bank-targets-asia-crypto-custody-expansion-in-2027-as-german-launch-nears

SEC tokenized stock framework faces issuer pushback as Broadcom, Verizon object to OKX-ICE listing

Eight more companies objected to trading on the planned OKX-ICE venue, while Nasdaq has separately said it would opt out under the SEC’s framework.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/10/18/sec-tokenized-stock-framework-faces-issuer-pushback-as-broadcom-verizon-object-to-okx-ice-listing

The White House's crypto chief departs: State of Crypto

Patrick Witt announced his departure from the White House last week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/10/18/the-white-house-s-crypto-chief-departs-state-of-crypto

Crypto audits give investors false sense of security as Q3 hacks cost $1.18 billion, Hacken says

The security firm found that 77% of third-quarter losses involved compromised suppliers, delayed fixes or systems outside the latest security reviews.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/10/18/crypto-audits-give-investors-false-sense-of-security-as-q3-hacks-cost-usd1-18-billion-hacken-says

Crypto exchanges Binance, Coinbase join West Africa scam sweep that flagged $11 million

Private-sector partners flagged $11 million in funds that could be frozen, while officials reported cryptocurrency seizures without disclosing their value.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/10/14/crypto-exchanges-binance-coinbase-join-west-africa-scam-sweep-that-flagged-usd11-million

Chip-stock bets lost $52 million in 10 minutes with Wall Street shut

A 10-minute flush hit round-the-clock chip-stock contracts while U.S. markets were shut, leaving traders with no real share price to lean on.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/10/18/chip-stock-bets-lost-usd52-million-in-10-minutes-with-wall-street-shut