October 16, 2026 – Block Stream Media

Russia to ban direct P2P crypto trading from July 2027 under new rules

Adam Forsyth25 minutes ago05 mins

Russia has set July 1, 2027, as the cutoff for direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading, requiring residents to use authorized intermediaries while restricting withdrawals from regulated digital accounts to personal wallets. Summary July 1, 2027, will end direct cryptocurrency trades between individuals outside authorized intermediaries. Regulated digital accounts face separate restrictions on transfers to personal noncustodial…

Wordle today: The answer and hints for October 16, 2026

Abigail Avery32 minutes ago03 mins

Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you’re always up to no good. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist…

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Exclusive: Coins.ph Clarifies BSP Scrutiny, Assures All Licenses Active and Denies Offshore Gaming Ties

Joseph Rees33 minutes ago04 mins

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Coins.ph has addressed recent reports of regulatory scrutiny and allegations involving offshore gambling transactions in an exclusive response to BitPinas inquiries. The statement follows a report from international crypto outlet CoinDesk alleging that the Bangko…

Bitcoin Could Jump 50% If Developers Agree on Quantum Plan: Capriole CEO

Adam Forsyth1 hour ago03 mins

Bitcoin developers have a six-to-12-month window to establish a quantum-security plan before the threat weighs more heavily on value. According to Charles Edwards, CEO of Capriole Investments, Bitcoin’s price could rise 30% to 50% in a day if developers agree on a roadmap to protect the blockchain against quantum computers. He also warned that…

The Tesla Roadster 2 Is Here—and It Flies

Abigail Avery2 hours ago02 mins

On Thursday night, Tesla and CEO Elon Musk unveiled what’s been billed as the company’s last human-driven car. The Roadster 2 is the long-awaited followup to the electric automaker’s first vehicle, the Roadster. At a demonstration event McGregor, Texas—at SpaceX’s rocket development and testing facility—the new car did what Musk has long promised: With a…

Three in Beasley NBA Betting Case to Plead Guilty, Prosecutor Says

Joseph Rees2 hours ago03 mins

Key Takeaways A prosecutor told the court three of the five remaining defendants intend to plead guilty; two have not. Co-defendant William Brown has already pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud conspiracy. Beasley is accused of altering his play for bets in four 2023-24 Bucks games; the trial is set for May 17,…

Bitcoin inflows to US set to turn positive in 2026, Chainalysis says

Adam Forsyth2 hours ago05 mins

The United States has recorded net Bitcoin inflows for the first time since 2022, with transfers above $10 million bringing in 53,200 BTC during Chainalysis’s 2026 reporting period. Summary Large Bitcoin transfers drove net U.S. inflows, while transfers below $10,000 remained net outbound. The U.S. crypto economy totaled $2.78 trillion, down 2.2% from the previous…

When it came to Cal AI’s viral success, a small army of influencers paid off

Abigail Avery3 hours ago03 mins

Zach Yadegari has enjoyed an immense amount of success for someone who only recently graduated from high school. Founder of the AI-fueled calorie tracking app Cal AI, Yadegari is only 19 but his company has rocketed to viral fame over the past two years. At TechCrunch Disrupt on Thursday, Yadegari shared details of that surprising…