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A split tape with a critical divergence. Total market cap shed 2.53% to $2.705T, yet every asset on the watchlist printed green: BTC $79,974 (+0.4%), ETH…
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has introduced a three-phase roadmap for tokenized securities, with the first phase launching in February 2027. The plan ultimately aims to allow onchain settlement using stablecoins, covering all types of securities.
FinCEN has identified $13 billion in crypto scams linked to transnational criminal organizations based in Southeast Asia. The agency warns US residents to be cautious of digital asset fraud.
Pineapple Financial has tokenized $1 billion in mortgage records on the Injective blockchain, with plans to bring $10 billion onchain. This move aims to increase transparency and efficiency in mortgage lending.
Polish lawmakers failed to overturn a presidential veto of crypto legislation as the Zondacrypto investigation expands and its Estonian operator enters bankruptcy.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that El Salvador’s bitcoin holdings have grown since June 2025 exclusively through private donations, not public funds. This clarification comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the country’s bitcoin adoption policies.
The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has changed its position on the CLARITY Act, shifting from opposition to neutral. The group had previously warned that the bill could shield crypto crime. The NSA now plans to step back and let the legislative process proceed.
OpenReserve, a startup backed by venture capital firm a16z, has received approval for a full-service national bank charter. This allows the company to offer insured deposits and conventional lending alongside stablecoin issuance, setting it apart from other crypto firms that have opted for trust-bank charters.
A British investor who thought he lost $2,000 in Bitcoin in 2012 has recovered $4.5 million after a law firm identified a wallet holding 5,500 BTC linked to former Intersango users. At least four other decade-old wallets recently moved a combined $15.7 million, suggesting a trend of long-dormant Bitcoin being accessed.
NetNet Capital's $NET token supply grew 21% this week, from 56,000 to 67,800, all gated by the premium above NAV and capped at 0.45% per epoch. 89.3% of supply remains staked, essentially flat.
Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood, argues that tokenization can democratize access to high-quality US financial assets globally. This technology could make the best of US capital markets available on a worldwide scale, though the industry remains small compared to traditional finance. Tokenization is gaining traction as a strategic move in the financial sector.
Macro investor Jordy Visser argues that Bitcoin is entering its most powerful Elliott Wave cycle yet, backed by AI adoption and changing market structures. Visser explains why traditional interest rate fears are overblown and how autonomous AI agents will rely on crypto rails.
Morgan Creek Capital founder Mark Yusko predicts massive central bank debt monetization will drive fiat currency devaluation, making Bitcoin an essential portfolio hedge. Yusko places Bitcoin's current Metcalfe's Law fair value at around $105,000 while urging investors to hold at least 5% to 10% in hard assets.
Macro analysts Luke Gromen and Lyn Alden analyzed escalating structural vulnerabilities in Western sovereign debt markets, pointing to unsustainable deficits and private credit frictions. They warned that fiscal dominance is constraining monetary policy options and accelerating the likelihood of future financial repression.
Total market cap shed 3.08% to $2.70T, with 24h volume at $83.1B — a 26% decline from yesterday's $112.7B and still 57% below the $192.7B peak on August 22.
Hargreaves Lansdown, the UK’s largest retail investment platform, has started offering crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) following the FCA’s decision to lift its retail ban. This move opens up crypto investments to a broader audience of traditional investors.
Bitcoin broke through the $81,000 resistance level that capped it in late August. Privacy coins zcash and dash surged 16% and 19% respectively. US Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest inflow day since January at $731 million, driven by dovish Fed comments.
Several Chrome extensions have been found stealing cryptocurrency and browser data from unsuspecting users. This highlights the growing threat of malicious browser extensions. Users should be cautious and verify extensions before installing them.
Coinbase is asking the SEC to approve 24/7 equity perpetuals, a type of derivative that never expires. This move comes as equity perpetuals gain traction in the crypto market. If approved, it could significantly expand Coinbase's offerings and attract more traditional investors.
QuFi has launched a new platform that uses post-quantum cryptography to verify digital asset transactions without altering existing blockchain settlement networks. The platform has been successfully tested on Bitcoin's testnet, demonstrating its potential to secure transactions against future quantum computing threats.
OpenReserve, a blockchain-focused bank, has been granted a provisional charter by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This approval allows it to operate as a full-service bank, joining other crypto-native institutions in the rapidly evolving financial landscape. The bank plans to offer cryptocurrency and stablecoin-related services, backed by a $25 million seed round.
South Korea's financial regulators have unveiled a phased roadmap to move traditional capital markets onto distributed ledgers, culminating in onchain stablecoin settlement by February 2027. The initiative aims to modernize the country's capital markets and enhance efficiency through blockchain technology.
Zcash (ZEC) briefly traded above $1,020 after a 20% rally, causing short sellers to lose $34 million. The surge was driven by increased ETF inflows and miner activity, though network competition cut into miners' gains. This marks a significant milestone for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin recently surged 22% amid heavy US ETF inflows, while OffChain co-founder Steven Goldfeder outlined how major institutions like Robinhood are leveraging Arbitrum's Layer-2 technology to power public-chain financial infrastructure.