Japan sees launch of its first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC
JPYC President Noriyoshi Okabe said that the stablecoin has already garnered interest from seven companies that are looking to incorporate it into their services.
Predictions platform Kalshi sues NY regulator claiming overreach
Kalshi has sued New York’s gambling regulator, claiming the state is overreaching its authority by issuing a cease and desist order.
Elon Musk launches Grokipedia — an encyclopedia where AI gets the last word
Elon Musk’s open-source AI-powered online encyclopedia, Grokipedia, presents itself as an alternative to Wikipedia.
MegaETH token sale oversubscribed by 8.9x with $450M committed
Santiment analyst Brian Q said MegaETH may be seeing hype as it promises a blockchain that’s as quick and smooth as a regular app.
VIRTUAL rallies 90% in a week - But THIS signals caution!
Key Takeaways What is driving the recent 90% weekly surge in Virtuals Protocol? Increased whale activity and a spike in large trades suggest early accumulation and growing investor confidence. The post VIRTUAL rallies 90% in a week - But THIS signals caution! appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Every Wall Street Institution Will Be in Crypto Within 12 Months, Bitwise CEO Predicts
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley is extremely optimistic about the future pace of cryptocurrency adoption
From outflows to inflows: Bitcoin ETPs rally amid surprising economic update
Bitcoin, which had been the main driver of crypto ETP outflows a week earlier, almost fully recovered its losses with $931 million in inflows last week.
BTC price eyes record monthly close: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin rebounded to $116,000, but traders were nervous about the bull market even while stocks soared on news of a likely US-China trade deal.
Bitcoin finds its footing as expected US-China tariff truce cools market panic
Growing optimism surrounding a potential trade deal is the main catalyst for a recovery in investor sentiment ahead of Thursday’s tariff meeting, industry watchers told Cointelegraph.
ClearBank to become one of first EU banks to join Circle Payments Network
ClearBank and Circle’s partnership involves scaling USDC and EURC operations through Circle Mint, which enables the minting and redemption of the tokens.
How an all-time-high gold sell-off could push Bitcoin to $200K
As investors exit gold for digital assets, Bitcoin could be the next big winner — possibly crossing the $200,000 barrier.
Retail must partner with fintechs or prepare to fail
Corporate scale has become an innovation liability as bureaucracy stalls retail payment evolution. Fintech partnerships offer the only escape from irrelevance.
IBM’s ‘Digital Asset Haven’ aims to turn crypto into corporate infrastructure
A growing demand for stablecoin payments and tokenized real-world assets is creating more institutional interest in blockchain-based services, according to IBM.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin adds $163M in BTC, boosting treasury above $445M
Trump-linked Bitcoin miner and treasury company American Bitcoin added 1,414 BTC to its holdings, bringing its total stash to 3,865 BTC.
Uptober? Strategy logs slowest monthly Bitcoin buys of the year at 778 BTC
Strategy posted one of its slowest months for buying BTC, with a total of 778 BTC purchased in October, down 78% from 3,526 BTC in September.
Ant Group files ‘Antcoin’ trademark as China tightens crypto crackdown
Ant Group has filed to trademark “Antcoin” in Hong Kong through a Cayman Islands subsidiary while Beijing intensifies its crypto crackdown.
How Changpeng Zhao regained power between prison and pardon
With his Binance executive ban in place, Zhao found new channels to shape markets and policy across the crypto world.
Canada weighs stablecoin rules ahead of federal budget: Report
Canada eyes new stablecoin rules in upcoming budget, aiming to modernize payments and follow the US GENIUS Act’s regulatory example.
Ledn tops $1B in Bitcoin-backed loan originations as crypto lending surges
Ledn has facilitated $2.8 billion in cumulative crypto-backed loans as holders leverage market gains amid the bull market.
Price predictions 10/27: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
Bitcoin and several major altcoins have started a strong recovery, but the relief rally is expected to face significant headwinds near major overhead resistance levels.
Tokenization platform tZero eyes 2026 IPO amid surge in crypto listings
The tokenized asset marketplace plans to go public next year, joining a wave of crypto companies moving into public markets amid clearer US regulations.
Michael Selig confirms CFTC nomination as agency faces leadership void
White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks announced Selig as US President Donald Trump's pick after Brian Quintenz's nomination to lead the regulator was withdrawn.
How high can XRP price go in November?
XRP could surge to $3 amid strong bullish signals, including Evernorth’s $1 billion accumulation and a growing supply shock at exchanges.
Indian court steps in over WazirX XRP distribution tied to 2024 hack
Just a few weeks after a Singaporean court approved WazirX's parent company's restructuring plan, a decision out of one of India's courts may impact users.
Citi eyes stablecoin payments through new partnership with Coinbase
Citi partnered with Coinbase to pilot stablecoin payments as the bank forecasts a $4 trillion market by 2030, signaling Wall Street’s growing crypto embrace.
Solana, Litecoin, Hedera ETFs to launch Tuesday: Analyst
Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas said exchanges have posted listing notices for Bitwise’s Solana ETF and Canary’s Litecoin and Hedera funds.
Republican senator warns time is running out to pass US crypto bill: Report
Amid a US government shutdown with no end in sight, a Republican lawmaker said Congress had only until January or February to pass crypto legislation.
DYdX community to vote on $462K payout proposal following outage
The eight-hour outage occurred during the largest liquidation event in crypto history, prompting dYdX to propose community-governed reimbursements from its insurance fund.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
S&P hits Strategy with B- ‘junk bond’ rating, citing narrow Bitcoin focus
S&P; Global Ratings said Strategy’s high Bitcoin concentration and low US dollar liquidity, among other factors, are weaknesses for the firm.
Bitcoin, Ether treasuries have ‘ghosted’ since the crypto crash
Crypto treasury companies tightened their purse strings after the Oct. 10 market crash, with one exception, said Coinbase’s David Duong.
AI agents want to handle your crypto wallet, but is it safe?
AI and blockchain executives have shared their thoughts and concerns as AI agents take a step closer to potentially controlling one’s crypto wallets.
US lawmaker seeks to stop Trump, family from crypto, stock trading
US Representative Ro Khanna is looking to introduce a bill to restrict all elected officials from trading stocks and crypto, citing conflicts of interest.
Venezuela’s stablecoin use case grows amid war threats, ongoing sanctions
Venezuela’s reliance on stablecoins could deepen if the Trump administration acts on its war threat, further destabilizing the South American nation.
Predictions platform Kalshi sues NY regulator claiming overreach
Kalshi has sued New York’s gambling regulator, claiming the state is overreaching its authority by issuing a cease and desist order.
Elon Musk launches Grokipedia — an encyclopedia where AI gets the last word
Elon Musk’s open-source AI-powered online encyclopedia, Grokipedia, presents itself as an alternative to Wikipedia.
ETF Flood: Solana, Litecoin, and Hedera Set for NASDAQ and NYSE Launch
TLDR: Spot ETFs for Solana, Litecoin, and Hedera are set to begin trading despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. Canary Funds and Bitwise confirmed their ETFs have completed 8-A and S-1 filings, allowing them to launch legally. NYSE and NASDAQ both posted listing notices, clearing the path for immediate ETF market entry this week. The [...] The post ETF Flood: Solana, Litecoin, and Hedera Set for NASDAQ and NYSE Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.
Ripple-backed Evernorth now holds $1 billion in XRP
Evernorth's substantial XRP holdings and strategic Ripple ties could significantly influence XRP's market dynamics and investor confidence. The post Ripple-backed Evernorth now holds $1 billion in XRP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Mt. Gox pushes repayments to 2026 as decade-long saga drags on
Defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox postponed some long-awaited customer repayments by another year to Oct. 31, 2026, citing incomplete creditor procedures.
From outflows to inflows: Bitcoin ETPs rally amid surprising economic update
Bitcoin, which had been the main driver of crypto ETP outflows a week earlier, almost fully recovered its losses with $931 million in inflows last week.
BTC price eyes record monthly close: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin rebounded to $116,000, but traders were nervous about the bull market even while stocks soared on news of a likely US-China trade deal.
Bitcoin finds its footing as expected US-China tariff truce cools market panic
Growing optimism surrounding a potential trade deal is the main catalyst for a recovery in investor sentiment ahead of Thursday’s tariff meeting, industry watchers told Cointelegraph.
ClearBank to become one of first EU banks to join Circle Payments Network
ClearBank and Circle’s partnership involves scaling USDC and EURC operations through Circle Mint, which enables the minting and redemption of the tokens.
How an all-time-high gold sell-off could push Bitcoin to $200K
As investors exit gold for digital assets, Bitcoin could be the next big winner — possibly crossing the $200,000 barrier.
Retail must partner with fintechs or prepare to fail
Corporate scale has become an innovation liability as bureaucracy stalls retail payment evolution. Fintech partnerships offer the only escape from irrelevance.
IBM’s ‘Digital Asset Haven’ aims to turn crypto into corporate infrastructure
A growing demand for stablecoin payments and tokenized real-world assets is creating more institutional interest in blockchain-based services, according to IBM.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin adds $163M in BTC, boosting treasury above $445M
Trump-linked Bitcoin miner and treasury company American Bitcoin added 1,414 BTC to its holdings, bringing its total stash to 3,865 BTC.
Uptober? Strategy logs slowest monthly Bitcoin buys of the year at 778 BTC
Strategy posted one of its slowest months for buying BTC, with a total of 778 BTC purchased in October, down 78% from 3,526 BTC in September.
Ant Group files ‘Antcoin’ trademark as China tightens crypto crackdown
Ant Group has filed to trademark “Antcoin” in Hong Kong through a Cayman Islands subsidiary while Beijing intensifies its crypto crackdown.
How Changpeng Zhao regained power between prison and pardon
With his Binance executive ban in place, Zhao found new channels to shape markets and policy across the crypto world.
Canada weighs stablecoin rules ahead of federal budget: Report
Canada eyes new stablecoin rules in upcoming budget, aiming to modernize payments and follow the US GENIUS Act’s regulatory example.
Ledn tops $1B in Bitcoin-backed loan originations as crypto lending surges
Ledn has facilitated $2.8 billion in cumulative crypto-backed loans as holders leverage market gains amid the bull market.
Price predictions 10/27: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
Bitcoin and several major altcoins have started a strong recovery, but the relief rally is expected to face significant headwinds near major overhead resistance levels.
Tokenization platform tZero eyes 2026 IPO amid surge in crypto listings
The tokenized asset marketplace plans to go public next year, joining a wave of crypto companies moving into public markets amid clearer US regulations.
Michael Selig confirms CFTC nomination as agency faces leadership void
White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks announced Selig as US President Donald Trump's pick after Brian Quintenz's nomination to lead the regulator was withdrawn.
How high can XRP price go in November?
XRP could surge to $3 amid strong bullish signals, including Evernorth’s $1 billion accumulation and a growing supply shock at exchanges.
Indian court steps in over WazirX XRP distribution tied to 2024 hack
Just a few weeks after a Singaporean court approved WazirX's parent company's restructuring plan, a decision out of one of India's courts may impact users.
Citi eyes stablecoin payments through new partnership with Coinbase
Citi partnered with Coinbase to pilot stablecoin payments as the bank forecasts a $4 trillion market by 2030, signaling Wall Street’s growing crypto embrace.
Solana, Litecoin, Hedera ETFs to launch Tuesday: Analyst
Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas said exchanges have posted listing notices for Bitwise’s Solana ETF and Canary’s Litecoin and Hedera funds.
Republican senator warns time is running out to pass US crypto bill: Report
Amid a US government shutdown with no end in sight, a Republican lawmaker said Congress had only until January or February to pass crypto legislation.
DYdX community to vote on $462K payout proposal following outage
The eight-hour outage occurred during the largest liquidation event in crypto history, prompting dYdX to propose community-governed reimbursements from its insurance fund.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
S&P hits Strategy with B- ‘junk bond’ rating, citing narrow Bitcoin focus
S&P; Global Ratings said Strategy’s high Bitcoin concentration and low US dollar liquidity, among other factors, are weaknesses for the firm.
Bitcoin, Ether treasuries have ‘ghosted’ since the crypto crash
Crypto treasury companies tightened their purse strings after the Oct. 10 market crash, with one exception, said Coinbase’s David Duong.
AI agents want to handle your crypto wallet, but is it safe?
AI and blockchain executives have shared their thoughts and concerns as AI agents take a step closer to potentially controlling one’s crypto wallets.
US lawmaker seeks to stop Trump, family from crypto, stock trading
US Representative Ro Khanna is looking to introduce a bill to restrict all elected officials from trading stocks and crypto, citing conflicts of interest.
Venezuela’s stablecoin use case grows amid war threats, ongoing sanctions
Venezuela’s reliance on stablecoins could deepen if the Trump administration acts on its war threat, further destabilizing the South American nation.
Predictions platform Kalshi sues NY regulator claiming overreach
Kalshi has sued New York’s gambling regulator, claiming the state is overreaching its authority by issuing a cease and desist order.
x402: The Internet-Native Payment Standard Powering the AI Agent Economy
Traditional online payment systems are outdated. They’re slow, expensive, and depend heavily on humans. x402 changes that. It introduces a new way for developers and AI agents to pay for APIs, software, and services directly with stablecoins, all over standard HTTP connections. In simple terms, it makes autonomous, instant payments possible between machines, without needing middlemen. The Problem: Payments That Don’t Match the Internet’s Speed The digital world moves fast, but today’s payment rails still crawl. They rely on centralized processors, carry high fees, and take days to settle. Every API, subscription, or software access comes with friction, recurring billing The post x402: The Internet-Native Payment Standard Powering the AI Agent Economy appeared first on The Merkle News.
Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 640,808 BTC as Institutional Accumulation Surges
Bitcoin’s largest corporate holder just got bigger. Strategy (MSTR.O) added another 390 BTC to its treasury last week, spending $43.4 million at an average price of $111,053 per bitcoin. The move highlights the company’s consistent buying pattern even as the asset’s 2025 rally shows no signs of slowing down. According to a post on X, the purchase was completed between October 20 and October 26, funded through proceeds from its STRF, STRK, and STRD series preferred stock issuances. Bitcoin Holdings Cross 640,000 BTC As of October 26, 2025, Strategy holds a total of 640,808 bitcoins, the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury The post Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 640,808 BTC as Institutional Accumulation Surges appeared first on The Merkle News.
Mt. Gox pushes repayments to 2026 as decade-long saga drags on
Defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox postponed some long-awaited customer repayments by another year to Oct. 31, 2026, citing incomplete creditor procedures.
From outflows to inflows: Bitcoin ETPs rally amid surprising economic update
Bitcoin, which had been the main driver of crypto ETP outflows a week earlier, almost fully recovered its losses with $931 million in inflows last week.
BTC price eyes record monthly close: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin rebounded to $116,000, but traders were nervous about the bull market even while stocks soared on news of a likely US-China trade deal.
Bitcoin finds its footing as expected US-China tariff truce cools market panic
Growing optimism surrounding a potential trade deal is the main catalyst for a recovery in investor sentiment ahead of Thursday’s tariff meeting, industry watchers told Cointelegraph.
ClearBank to become one of first EU banks to join Circle Payments Network
ClearBank and Circle’s partnership involves scaling USDC and EURC operations through Circle Mint, which enables the minting and redemption of the tokens.
How an all-time-high gold sell-off could push Bitcoin to $200K
As investors exit gold for digital assets, Bitcoin could be the next big winner — possibly crossing the $200,000 barrier.
Retail must partner with fintechs or prepare to fail
Corporate scale has become an innovation liability as bureaucracy stalls retail payment evolution. Fintech partnerships offer the only escape from irrelevance.
IBM’s ‘Digital Asset Haven’ aims to turn crypto into corporate infrastructure
A growing demand for stablecoin payments and tokenized real-world assets is creating more institutional interest in blockchain-based services, according to IBM.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin adds $163M in BTC, boosting treasury above $445M
Trump-linked Bitcoin miner and treasury company American Bitcoin added 1,414 BTC to its holdings, bringing its total stash to 3,865 BTC.
Uptober? Strategy logs slowest monthly Bitcoin buys of the year at 778 BTC
Strategy posted one of its slowest months for buying BTC, with a total of 778 BTC purchased in October, down 78% from 3,526 BTC in September.
Ant Group files ‘Antcoin’ trademark as China tightens crypto crackdown
Ant Group has filed to trademark “Antcoin” in Hong Kong through a Cayman Islands subsidiary while Beijing intensifies its crypto crackdown.
How Changpeng Zhao regained power between prison and pardon
With his Binance executive ban in place, Zhao found new channels to shape markets and policy across the crypto world.
Canada weighs stablecoin rules ahead of federal budget: Report
Canada eyes new stablecoin rules in upcoming budget, aiming to modernize payments and follow the US GENIUS Act’s regulatory example.
Ledn tops $1B in Bitcoin-backed loan originations as crypto lending surges
Ledn has facilitated $2.8 billion in cumulative crypto-backed loans as holders leverage market gains amid the bull market.
Price predictions 10/27: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
Bitcoin and several major altcoins have started a strong recovery, but the relief rally is expected to face significant headwinds near major overhead resistance levels.
Tokenization platform tZero eyes 2026 IPO amid surge in crypto listings
The tokenized asset marketplace plans to go public next year, joining a wave of crypto companies moving into public markets amid clearer US regulations.
Michael Selig confirms CFTC nomination as agency faces leadership void
White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks announced Selig as US President Donald Trump's pick after Brian Quintenz's nomination to lead the regulator was withdrawn.
How high can XRP price go in November?
XRP could surge to $3 amid strong bullish signals, including Evernorth’s $1 billion accumulation and a growing supply shock at exchanges.
Indian court steps in over WazirX XRP distribution tied to 2024 hack
Just a few weeks after a Singaporean court approved WazirX's parent company's restructuring plan, a decision out of one of India's courts may impact users.
Citi eyes stablecoin payments through new partnership with Coinbase
Citi partnered with Coinbase to pilot stablecoin payments as the bank forecasts a $4 trillion market by 2030, signaling Wall Street’s growing crypto embrace.
Solana, Litecoin, Hedera ETFs to launch Tuesday: Analyst
Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas said exchanges have posted listing notices for Bitwise’s Solana ETF and Canary’s Litecoin and Hedera funds.
Republican senator warns time is running out to pass US crypto bill: Report
Amid a US government shutdown with no end in sight, a Republican lawmaker said Congress had only until January or February to pass crypto legislation.
DYdX community to vote on $462K payout proposal following outage
The eight-hour outage occurred during the largest liquidation event in crypto history, prompting dYdX to propose community-governed reimbursements from its insurance fund.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
S&P hits Strategy with B- ‘junk bond’ rating, citing narrow Bitcoin focus
S&P; Global Ratings said Strategy’s high Bitcoin concentration and low US dollar liquidity, among other factors, are weaknesses for the firm.
Bitcoin, Ether treasuries have ‘ghosted’ since the crypto crash
Crypto treasury companies tightened their purse strings after the Oct. 10 market crash, with one exception, said Coinbase’s David Duong.
AI agents want to handle your crypto wallet, but is it safe?
AI and blockchain executives have shared their thoughts and concerns as AI agents take a step closer to potentially controlling one’s crypto wallets.
US lawmaker seeks to stop Trump, family from crypto, stock trading
US Representative Ro Khanna is looking to introduce a bill to restrict all elected officials from trading stocks and crypto, citing conflicts of interest.
Venezuela’s stablecoin use case grows amid war threats, ongoing sanctions
Venezuela’s reliance on stablecoins could deepen if the Trump administration acts on its war threat, further destabilizing the South American nation.
Predictions platform Kalshi sues NY regulator claiming overreach
Kalshi has sued New York’s gambling regulator, claiming the state is overreaching its authority by issuing a cease and desist order.
Metaplanet approves $500M share buyback to enhance BTC Yield
Metaplanet is seeking to maximize its Bitcoin returns be exercising a massive share buyback program. Metaplanet’s board has approved a large-scale ¥75.4 billion (~$500 million) share repurchase program as part of its Bitcoin-focused capital strategy. Announced on Oct. 28, the…