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BNY Mellon is in discussions with Payward, the parent company of Kraken, about a potential partnership covering digital assets, custody, trading, and payments. This move could significantly expand Payward's financial infrastructure services.
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has criticized the European Union's MiCA regulations for requiring stablecoins to hold reserves in bank deposits. The company argues for more flexible rules to prevent major stablecoins from leaving Europe. Circle's stance aligns with the European Central Bank's call for adjustments.
Absa, a major South African bank, has become the first African lender to custody bitcoin for institutional clients. This move marks a significant step in the adoption of crypto services by traditional financial institutions in Africa. The service will also include other digital assets, expanding Absa's offerings in the crypto space.
The Ethereum Foundation has launched zkAPI, a system that allows users to pay for AI model access without revealing their identity. Users deposit USDC into an Ethereum vault and authorize spending with zero-knowledge proofs, ensuring the API provider cannot link requests to a payer.
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), claiming the regulator exceeded its legal authority by approving crypto trust charters. This legal battle could impact how crypto firms operate within the U.S. banking system.
Blast, an Ethereum layer-2 network once holding $2 billion in assets, is shutting down due to declining activity and rising costs. Users must withdraw their funds by October 26, 2026.
A sharp red session erases yesterday's recovery gains. Total market cap shed 5.26% to $2.868T, with 24h volume at $92.47B — roughly flat from yesterday's…
Macro analyst Darius Dale argues that structural U.S. debt challenges will force central bank and Treasury interventions, creating a persistent tailwind for risk assets. Combined with massive corporate spending in artificial intelligence, Dale foresees equities and hard assets reaching new highs over the next 12 to 18 months.
South Korea's financial regulator has proposed detailed rules for tokenized securities, setting capital requirements, OTC trading licenses, and retail investment limits. The rules are part of a broader plan to launch a full tokenized securities market by February 2027.
BNB Chain has surpassed $1.1 billion in tokenized stocks and ETFs, capturing about 30% of the $3.7 billion market. This growth highlights the increasing demand for tokenized traditional assets in crypto.
NEAR Intents, a popular cross-chain trading system, was exploited for $3.8 million. The team has identified the hacker and plans to reimburse all losses. This is the latest in a series of high-profile crypto hacks this year.
Bitcoin's open interest surged $2.3 billion as funding rates climbed, signaling traders are paying a premium for long positions. BTC broke through a liquidity wall to hit $87,800, while Bitcoin dominance neared 60%, reflecting a risk-on shift in crypto markets.
The US Treasury designated Russia's A7 Network as a transnational criminal organization, proposing rules to cut its front companies off from US finance — including crypto, where its ruble token moved $179 billion.
The SEC proposed new crypto custody rules allowing investment advisers and funds to use state trust companies as custodians and to self-custody under certain conditions. The proposal, which coincides with Commissioner Hester Peirce's departure, aims to replace years of regulatory ambiguity with a clear compliance path.
Tether's USDT stablecoin is now available on Bitcoin through the Utexo project. This allows for private USDT transfers, direct swaps between BTC and USDT, and loans backed by Bitcoin, with most transaction data kept off the public ledger. This marks a significant shift after over a decade of USDT operating primarily on other blockchains.
A broad green session recovers yesterday's losses with conviction. Total market cap at $2.941T, down 0.70% on the headline but the composition is positive…
The Bitget hacker moved $3.8 million in stolen Zcash to a privacy pool after Near blocked $50 million in swaps. This move makes the funds harder to trace, complicating recovery efforts. The hacker has been using various methods to launder the stolen $387.5 million.
Illinois has agreed to delay its 0.2% crypto tax until July 1, 2027, pending court approval. The six-month postponement lets the state and the crypto industry focus on the ongoing legal challenge to the tax's validity.
A proposed Bitcoin privacy protocol, Shielded Bitcoin, uses zero-knowledge proofs to hide transactions without needing a soft fork. This could challenge Zcash's dominance in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. The protocol leverages Bitcoin's existing infrastructure, making it more accessible for users.
Standard Chartered forecasts Ethena's ENA token could rise over 600% to $2 by 2028, as its USDe stablecoin grows to $40 billion. The bank attributes this growth to increased adoption and token buybacks.
EU regulators are investigating Binance’s use of a MiCA exemption to continue operating in Europe. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is pushing for stricter enforcement of crypto regulations. This could impact millions of EU-based users who rely on Binance for their crypto services.
MetaMask has triggered precautionary exits from Ethereum staking due to a security incident, impacting validators holding 523,000 ETH. No user funds are at risk, but staking rewards may be affected.
Citi has raised its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin to $113,000 and Ethereum to $3,028, though both remain below their record highs. This adjustment comes as ETF inflows resume, signaling renewed investor confidence.
Total market cap shed 2.85% to $2.883T, with 24h volume at $103.19B — a recovery from yesterday's $89.48B but still below the three-session volume recovery…