RWA

Why Onchain Real-World Assets May Need Fixed-Term Credit

Real-world assets already support major stablecoins, but onchain borrowing against them remains largely variable-rate. A fixed-rate, fixed-term market could help connect tokenized assets with more predictable credit demand.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Business

Bybit Signals U.S. Push Through Potential Major Broker Partnership

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou said the crypto exchange may seek a partnership with a large U.S. brokerage, citing Interactive Brokers as an example, as it looks to compete with Robinhood.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

DATA Shifts From Its Own Blockchain to Sui With $30 Million Investment

The a16z-backed startup is retiring its proprietary blockchain and moving its operations to Sui as it narrows its focus to AI training data.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Politics

White House Event to Focus on Foreign Crypto Scam Networks

The president is set to host a cybercrime event highlighting U.S. efforts to disrupt cryptocurrency scams linked to criminal organizations operating abroad.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Regulations

OCC Completes First GENIUS Act Rulemaking on Stablecoin Rewards

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has finalized a rule under the GENIUS Act, opening a new phase in how regulators assess stablecoin rewards.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Trading

Bitcoin traders turn toward risk management as price-only bets lose ground

Bitcoin market participants are showing greater interest in managing risk, signaling a shift away from strategies focused mainly on betting on price direction.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Business

Dogecoin Teams Join Forces to Expand Real-World Utility

Dogecoin Labs is bringing together the MyDoge wallet, DogeOS and merchant payment tools in an effort to connect DOGE holders with applications and businesses.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Stablecoins

Shinhan and SBI Explore Yen-Stablecoin Payments for Japanese Travelers in Korea

A collaboration between Shinhan and SBI will examine card-linked merchant payments and peer-to-peer wallet transfers involving Japanese visitors and broader cross-border remittances.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Regulations

Vault12’s VGT Token Remains Outside Centralized Exchange Markets

Vault12 says it raised $17.45 million through a 2018 VGT token sale and fulfilled or dropped every promise, but the token has yet to appear on a centralized exchange.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Business

Tether Backs AI Payments Startup Mural in $15 Million Series A

Tether led a $15 million Series A investment in New York-based Mural, taking the startup’s total funding to $28 million.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Trading

Monero Futures Open Interest Tops $300 Million as Price Reclaims $600

Monero’s derivatives market has seen renewed leverage, with open interest above $300 million and the token trading back above $600. The setup resembles conditions that preceded January’s crash.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Business

SpaceX and Tesla Assess Potential Tie-Up Involving More Than 30,000 Bitcoin

Independent committees at SpaceX and Tesla are assessing a possible combination, as strong SpaceX earnings support Tesla shares ahead of the automaker’s results.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Trading

Bitcoin Holds $82,500 as SpaceX Results Boost Risk Appetite and Oil Rises

Bitcoin remained near $82,500 as strong SpaceX results helped revive interest in artificial-intelligence stocks, while oil climbed back above $110. XS.com identified $82,500 as a key level to watch.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Trading

Bitcoin Climbs as Asian Tech Stocks Rebound; Zcash Extends Rally

Bitcoin reached a one-week high as Asian technology shares recovered, while Zcash continued its gains after an upgrade date was set. SpaceX and Tesla also formed committees to explore a possible merger.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Tokenization

Ripple’s 24/7 Institutional Stock Trading Faces a Liquidity Test

Ripple is bringing institutional stock trading to a round-the-clock venue through Ripple Prime, with RLUSD available as collateral. HSBC has cautioned that large positions may still face limited market depth.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Trading

Bitcoin Steady Near $83,000 as Tech Earnings Lift Risk Appetite and ZEC Gains

Bitcoin held near $83,000 while stronger results from SpaceX and Super Micro supported Asian chip stocks. ZEC outperformed the broader crypto market after developers scheduled its next network upgrade.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Business

Weak eMudhra Keys Trigger Browser and Software Security Fixes

Eight secret keys linked to eMudhra, an Indian company that vouches for websites, were compromised, prompting browsers and software makers to prepare updates.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Business

Solana Set to Activate Alpenglow Consensus Overhaul

Solana is preparing to activate Alpenglow, a replacement for the network’s voting system that has been in use since 2020 and is designed to target roughly 150-millisecond finality.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Regulations

CFTC Task Force to Examine AI’s Potential Impact on Markets

A Commodity Futures Trading Commission task force is scheduled to meet on Oct. 28 to discuss how advanced AI systems could affect trading and financial markets.

By Chloe · Oct 21, 2026

Business

Bitcoin’s Corporate Case Depends on Clearer Control of Funds

Questions over who controls corporate bitcoin, who authorizes transfers and whether assets remain in place could slow wider business adoption, according to Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma.

By Chloe · Oct 20, 2026