Jameson Lopp: Self-custody is essential to avoid third-party risks, phishing attacks are the biggest threat, and a three-wallet system can enhance security

Rising physical threats highlight the urgent need for better security measures in crypto asset management. Key takeaways Self-custody in crypto is crucial to avoid reliance on third parties, which pose significant risks. Privacy acts as the first line of defense in crypto security, preventing further attacks. Physical attacks on crypto holders are increasing, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures. Trusted third parties remain the primary threat to crypto holders, overshadowing smart contract risks. Economic pressures on crypto companies may reduce the frequency of smart contract audits, increasing investor risk.…

Aave Governance Vote Nears Amid $86M Capital Review

A governance dispute inside the Aave ecosystem intensified after two detailed reports offered contrasting interpretations of the protocol’s past funding and contributions ahead of a vote on a proposed $50 million package for Aave Labs.  Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) founder Marc Zeller on Wednesday published what he called a transparency report reviewing Aave Labs’ historical funding and applied a return-on-investment framework to past DAO grants. Hours earlier, Aave Labs released its own contributions report outlining its role in building the protocol since 2017. The dispute centers on the “Aave Will…

South Korea to Require Crypto, Stock Influencers to Disclose Holdings

South Korea is reportedly preparing new rules that would force social-media personalities promoting cryptocurrencies and stocks to reveal what they own and whether they are being paid. Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Seung-won, a member of the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee, is drafting amendments to the Capital Market and Financial Investment Business Act and the Act on the Protection of Virtual Asset Users, according to a report from Korean-language business news website Herald Business. Under the proposal, individuals who repeatedly offer advice or receive compensation to encourage the public to…

Dutch government may revise 36% tax on unrealized crypto and investment gains

Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has announced plans to revise the proposed Box 3 tax overhaul, admitting that it cannot proceed in its current form. “I don’t think the law can pass as it is,” Heinen told RTL Nieuws. “I think something simply went wrong here, and the current law needs to be amended.” He has already consulted his State Secretary and wants to return to the drawing board with the House and Senate. It is unclear whether the legislation will be partially amended or fully rewritten. The new system,…

FG Nexus Offloads $14M in ETH as Corporate Ethereum Treasuries in Pain

FG Nexus, a publicly listed Ethereum treasury and infrastructure company, liquidated another chunk of its Ether treasury on Tuesday, offloading 7,550 ETH worth roughly $14 million. The latest sale adds to a series of disposals that have locked in more than $80 million in losses on a position built near Ether (ETH) 2025 highs.  Onchain data from Arkham shows that the firm accumulated 50,770 ETH worth around $196 million between August and September 2025 at an average price of $3,860 per coin. On Oct. 22, the company doubled down on…

Ethereum treasury FG Nexus sells 7,550 ETH amid mounting losses

FG Nexus, a corporate treasury firm focused on Ethereum accumulation, staking, and yield generation, offloaded 7,550 ETH worth about $14 million on Wednesday, continuing a pattern of asset sales that marks a sharp reversal from its earlier accumulation strategy, according to data tracked by Lookonchain. Ethereum treasury firm FG Nexus(@FGNexusio) sold another 7,550 $ETH($14.06M) today. In August and September 2025, they bought 50,770 $ETH($196M) at $3,860 avg. On October 22, 2025, they announced plans to sell their property to buy more $ETH. But less than a month later, they… pic.twitter.com/m5cFreTBQk…

Bitcoin Taps $66k as Stock Divergence Hints at a BTC Price Rally

Bitcoin (BTC) rallied toward $66,000 after Tuesday’s gains in the US stock market, as cryptocurrencies sought to halt their 2026 slump.   Key takeaways: Bitcoin rallied above $66,000 on Wednesday, recovering alongside US stocks. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index flipped positive amid $258 million in ETF inflows. While BTC’s correlation with stocks and gold is at its weakest since 2022, it historically signalled significant upside upon reversion. BTC/USD hourly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView BTC price recovers in tandem with US equities Bitcoin’s recovery today aligns closely with similar rebounds in the US…

US Senator Probes Binance Over Alleged Iran, Russia Sanctions Breaches

A senior US lawmaker launched a congressional inquiry into crypto exchange Binance following reports that the platform processed about $1.7 billion in transactions tied to sanctioned Iranian entities and Russia’s oil “shadow fleet.” On Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal, ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Binance CEO Richard Teng requesting documents and internal records related to the exchange’s sanctions controls and compliance practices. Citing reporting from the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Fortune, Blumenthal said Binance compliance staff had identified two partner…

Bitcoin Rebounds as Traders Debate Jane Street “10am Price Slam”

Bitcoin (BTC) sought to reclaim $65,000 as support into Wednesday’s Wall Street open as rumors swirled around US institutional pressure. Key points: Bitcoin bounces 2.5% as talk turns to alleged selling pressure from Wall Street trading company Jane Street. Jane Street rebuts claims of crypto market manipulation during the 2022 bear market. “Razor thin” order books boost BTC price volatility. Bitcoiners debate Jane Street “10am price slam” Data from TradingView tracked a BTC price rebound, taking BTC/USD to $66,300 on Bitstamp before the pair consolidated. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView…

Anchorage Digital Buys Strategy STRC as Stock Becomes Most-Shorted

Crypto bank Anchorage Digital said it holds Strategy’s perpetual preferred security STRC on its balance sheet, adding an institutional backer to Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury company at a time when Wall Street traders are increasingly betting against it. In a Wednesday post on X, Anchorage co-founder and CEO Nathan McCauley said the purchase shows alignment between two companies built around Bitcoin (BTC) infrastructure and corporate treasury adoption. “Conviction compounds. Institutions don’t just talk about Bitcoin, they structure around it,” McCauley wrote. “When the company that operationalizes Bitcoin infrastructure puts capital…