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More →The long-to-short account ratio for BTC contracts was 1.78 as of 00:00 on October 19, 2026.
CoinWorld data: The BTCUSDT 4-hour long/short account ratio is 1.78, with more net long accounts than net short accounts. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago, it rose by 0.0975; compared with the same-caliber snapshot 7 days ago, it rose by 0.3075.
Latvia's parliament passes cryptocurrency tax law, effective from 2027.
Latvian parliament passes a cryptocurrency tax law, effective in 2027, focusing on taxing withdrawal amounts exceeding deposits and including a one-time declaration mechanism, according to BiJie Network.
The U.S. 10-year breakeven inflation rate is reported at 2.35%.
CoinWorld US stock market data: The latest daily reading of the US 10-year breakeven inflation rate is 2.35%. It is unchanged compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours earlier.
Ledger CEO clashes with former Mt. Gox chief over $90 million wallet theft
CoinWorld data: Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier and former Mt. Gox chief Mark Karpelès have publicly clashed over a modified hardware wallet warning linked to an estimated $90 million cryptocurrency theft. In an exchange on October 17, Karpelès questioned whether Ledger clearly communicated the dangers of a sophisticated spy implant. Gauthier defended Ledger's security efforts and challenged Karpelès's criticism. The dispute stems from the discovery of unauthorized electronic components in a genuine Ledger device, with investigators finding that the additional hardware was capable of capturing the wallet's 24-word mnemonic during setup and transmitting it via cellular connection. Research estimates losses exceeding $90 million. Ledger has not confirmed this figure as a final verified total, and Karpelès's claim that early warnings could have prevented these losses remains unsubstantiated.
Tether backs the Aisa payment network, which has processed over 100 million transactions.
CoinWorld data: According to Cointelegraph, Tether is backing Aisa, a payment network that allows AI agents to pay for their own data, APIs, and compute. Aisa says it already has 250,000 agents and over 100 million transactions.
KuCoin Extends SEPA Service Maintenance Announcement
KuCoin announced that due to the additional time required for system upgrades, the ongoing SEPA service maintenance has been extended. During the maintenance period, EUR deposits and withdrawals via SEPA may experience interruptions. The maintenance is expected to end at 04:00 (UTC) on October 19, 2026. Other payment methods will not be affected, and SEPA services are expected to return to normal after the maintenance is completed. We will provide further updates if there are any changes to the maintenance plan. Please rest assured that your assets are safe on KuCoin.
US Energy Secretary: Trump suspended sanctions on Russia but did not lift them.
CoinWorld news, U.S. Energy Secretary: Trump suspended sanctions on Russia but did not lift them. According to RIA Novosti, U.S. Energy Secretary Wright said on Sunday that U.S. President Trump has suspended sanctions related to Russia but has not lifted them. Wright said: "The main sanctions against Russia remain in effect." Wright stressed that the United States continues to impose "stricter than ever" restrictions on Russian oil. He further stated: "President Trump has established an exception to the sanctions, limited to diesel exports." Previously, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order suspending the implementation of sanctions against Russian officials, banks, and organizations, while new legislation against Russia provides for sanctions on these targets. Russian President Putin and U.S. President Trump reached an agreement on October 9 regarding Russia's diesel supply to the global market. The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a sanctions waiver that remains valid until April 7.
The U.S. 10-year real yield is at 2.78%.
CoinWorld US stock market data: The latest daily reading of the US 10-year real yield is 2.78%. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago, it was unchanged; compared with the same-caliber snapshot 7 days ago, it fell by 0.09 percentage points.
Michael Saylor: Building a Bitcoin stablecoin with an 8% yield
According to CoinWorld news, Michael Saylor announced that he is building a Bitcoin stablecoin designed to offer an 8% yield and to serve as a dollar-pegged digital currency functioning as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value.
Singapore will implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework in 2027.
Singapore will implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) in 2027, and exchanges and some payment service providers will face requirements such as user tax self-certification, transaction data aggregation, and annual reporting. Meanwhile, some crypto funds and family offices may be affected by the revised CRS.