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Wired releases 2026 guide to the best smart scales for weight and body composition

The roundup arrives as connected health gear surges ahead of New Year fitness resets.

CFTC Draws the Line Between Prediction Markets and Gambling in New Rules

A proposed rule would expressly fold event contracts tied to sports, politics, culture and weather into the “swap” definition, while an interim rule excludes casino-style gambling—sharpening the agency’s claim to exclusive jurisdiction.

Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts

Reports have been mounting that users of the Ledger crypto wallet have seen their accounts drained, and it appears to be related to tampered hardware sold by CryptoBillis. Ledger has asked CryptoBillis to pause all sales of its wallets while it conducts an investigation. Ledger has confirmed that "one of the impacted users' devices contained […]

French Committee Backs Stablecoin Swap Tax and Crypto Exit Tax, Then Rejects the Budget

A National Assembly committee adopted amendments taxing stablecoin swaps and crypto exits by wealthy holders, then rejected the 2027 budget's revenue section.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Justin Sun says Tron’s post-quantum cryptography has gone live on testnet

“We’re ready to bring quantum resistance to mainnet at any time,” Sun said in a post on X.

The Best Smart Scales for Tracking Weight and Body Composition (2026)

Whether you want a weight log on your phone or a bathroom gadget packed with sensors, I’ve found an option for you.

Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition

The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.

Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds

The round follows increased international demand for Meanwhile’s Bitcoin life insurance policies amid broader macro instability.

US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent

The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.

New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement

The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries.

THORChain exec accuses Tether of temporarily freezing USDT vaults

Chad Barraford, technical co-founder of the network, said that the funds were frozen and then unfrozen without explanation.

Senate Democrat Presses Cantor Fitzgerald on Tether Ties and Lutnick Family Profits

Sen. Richard Blumenthal wants Cantor Fitzgerald to open its records on Tether and on how much Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's family has earned from its business deal.

Bitcoin Rebounds After Rough Week, But Traders Are Pricing In More Downside

Bitcoin bounced after dipping to around $80,000. Traders are placing increasingly high odds BTC slips further before October is over.

Ledger investigates fund losses linked to Southeast Asian reseller, warns users

Hardware wallet maker Ledger probes losses tied to reseller CryptoBilis, as researchers separately estimate more than $72 million to $86 million in suspected crypto thefts.

Ethereum L2 Starknet Jumps 20% After Saying It Wants to Become an L1

Starknet is "actively considering" becoming its own blockchain, a move it says would make it the first fully quantum-resistant network by 2027.

Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC

The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases.

DWF Labs Subsidiaries Sue BitGo for $141 Million Over Early Token Sales

The DWF Labs-linked firms allege in London’s High Court that BitGo sold discounted Falcon Finance and ESPORTS tokens roughly two months before their lock-up expired, cratering the value of their remaining holdings.

New York AG Secures Up to $35M and Industry Ban From Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky

Mashinsky owes New York $25 million if he fails to forfeit another $10 million, and $10 million more if he doesn't serve his full sentence.

Crypto Biz: Wealthy investors are buying crypto, but their advisers aren’t sold

Wealthy investors are embracing crypto faster than their advisers, while OKX attracts new funding and Strategy shifts more capital toward preferred stock buybacks.

Ledger Probes Potential Theft of $87M in User Funds Tied to Crypto Wallet Reseller

Ledger asked reseller CryptoBilis to pause sales and urged recent buyers not to set up their devices, as an onchain investigator tracked more than $86 million in suspected thefts.

Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports

Bitcoin and crypto markets eyed a recovery from Thursday’s drop despite concerns of another hardware wallet exploit.

Dragonfly partner rejects ‘bunker mode’ doomerism, calls for proactive blockchain measures

Dragonfly’s Qureshi argued that asset migration is not a real solution in case of AI models breaking cryptographic signatures, and urged blockchains to adopt proactive measures.