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FTSE Russell and Chainlink have launched onchain equity data feeds via Chainlink DataLink. This FTSE Russell Chainlink partnership brings Russell 1000, Russell 2000, Russell 3000 and FTSE 100 onchain across 60+ blockchains. The FTSE Russell Chainlink initiative also publishes crypto benchmarks onchain. The feeds deliver real-time, tamper-proof equity data and crypto index values. Covering over $18 trillion in managed assets, the integration addresses data silos, cuts settlement times and lowers operational costs. Traders can embed this onchain equity data into algorithmic strategies, DeFi protocols, tokenized assets, collateralized lending and potential onchain ETFs. This move signals growing institutional adoption of blockchain oracles and boosts market liquidity and efficiency.

In Q2 2026, Chainlink and Chainalysis will launch an Automated Compliance Engine that integrates Chainalysis’s real-time KYT risk intelligence with Chainlink oracles. This cross-chain solution lets institutions define policy rules—such as whitelist controls, transfer limits and transaction halts—that ACE enforces automatically on any blockchain. When KYT flags a suspicious address, ACE pauses transfers or blocks withdrawals in real time, replacing manual reviews and fragmented setups. The Automated Compliance framework features a “build once, enforce everywhere” model using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token Compliance Extension and unified identity layer. A Monitoring and Reporting Manager delivers auditable logs and alerts, while the combined system reduces operational overhead. By automating compliance, the partnership lowers barriers for banks and asset managers, enhances transparency and boosts DeFi and tokenized asset liquidity. Market analysts predict this regulatory highway will accelerate institutional adoption and drive long-term growth in decentralized finance.

Tharimmune has raised $540 million in a private placement to launch its crypto treasury strategy by acquiring Canton Coin (CC). This crypto treasury strategy is one of the largest corporate investments in tokenized assets to date. Led by DRW and Liberty City Ventures, the round saw participation from ARK Invest, Polychain Capital and Kraken. Tharimmune will allocate funds to purchase CC tokens, support operations and expand as a super validator on the Canton Network. By running additional nodes, Tharimmune aims to earn CC rewards and boost network performance. Its Nasdaq stock jumped 14% intraday and closed 8.4% higher. Canton Network is a permissioned enterprise blockchain backed by Goldman Sachs, HSBC, BNP Paribas, Paxos, Deutsche Bank and Cboe. The move highlights growing institutional demand for tokenized assets and real-world assets, which now exceed $34.6 billion on-chain.

US-listed spot Solana ETFs have pulled in over $620 million in combined inflows during their first two weeks. In week one, Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) led with roughly $197 million, while Grayscale’s Solana Trust (GSOL) added about $2.2 million. In week two, Solana spot ETFs recorded a net $421 million inflow. BSOL attracted $199 million plus $223 million in seed capital; GSOL maintained $102 million in AUM post-conversion. Combined assets now exceed $500 million. The strong demand for Solana spot ETFs contrasts with SOL’s price performance. SOL has tumbled nearly 20% to around $165 a week after the ETF launch, underperforming Bitcoin (-6%) and Ether (-12%). Lower fees on BSOL (0.20%) versus GSOL (0.35%) boosted uptake. K33 Research highlighted solid investor demand despite outflows from BTC and ETH funds. Traders will watch whether sustained ETF inflows can stabilize SOL.

Ripple has launched Ripple Prime in the US, its new institutional digital asset prime brokerage. Ripple Prime integrates over-the-counter (OTC) spot trading, cross-margining and cleared derivatives—including swaps and CME futures—for major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins such as XRP and RLUSD. The platform follows Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, consolidating FX, futures, swaps and fixed income infrastructures in one system. This unified setup delivers deeper liquidity, professional-grade settlement and risk management, bridging traditional trading desks and crypto markets. Concurrently, Ripple’s US dollar–backed stablecoin RLUSD surpassed a $1 billion market cap within a year of launch. RLUSD supports compliant institutional settlements and faster cross-border payments. These developments strengthen Ripple Prime’s prime brokerage offering and reinforce institutional access to crypto trading, potentially boosting market liquidity and adoption.

DeFi protocol Balancer faced its sixth major security incident since 2020 after a coordinated hack on November 3, 2025. The latest Balancer hack exploited a manageUserBalance access control flaw in Balancer V2, draining $116.6 million from multi-chain liquidity pools. Attackers transferred 6,587 WETH, 6,851 osETH and 4,260 wstETH before Balancer’s team flagged the breach. This incident follows five prior exploits—including a 2023 Euler flash-loan spillover and a 2024 Velocore fork bug—with cumulative losses now topping $128 million. Balancer has launched an investigation and is offering a 20% white-hat bounty to recover stolen funds. Traders should brace for continued volatility, monitor Balancer’s security updates, and reassess risk in complex AMM designs. This Balancer hack underlines persistent DeFi security risks and may keep BAL volatile.

Animoca Brands has agreed to a non-binding term sheet with Nasdaq-listed Currenc Group to pursue an Animoca Brands Nasdaq listing via reverse merger by 2026. Under the proposed deal, Currenc will issue new shares to acquire 100% of Animoca Brands’ equity, with Animoca shareholders retaining roughly 95% of the combined group and Currenc’s existing investors holding 5%. Currenc plans to divest non-core AI and digital remittance units before closing. The transaction remains subject to due diligence, shareholder and regulatory approvals. The listing aims to transition Animoca Brands from private fundraising to a liquid U.S. public market, broadening its investor base to include institutional players and retirement funds. Chairman Yat Siu says the merger will create the first publicly-listed digital assets conglomerate spanning DeFi, AI, NFTs, blockchain gaming and DeSci. CEO Alexander Kong adds it will unlock significant shareholder value and streamline access to U.S. capital markets. The proposed Animoca Brands Nasdaq listing follows an earlier plan for a New York listing, leveraging a pro-crypto U.S. policy environment. Key challenges include market volatility and macroeconomic headwinds.

The Balancer breach moved $70.9 million in staked ETH tokens—6,850 OSETH, 6,590 WETH and 4,260 wstETH—from its Ethereum liquidity pools to a new wallet. On-chain data and alerts from Nansen flagged the exploit, while Cyvers estimates total losses up to $84 million across multiple chains. Analysis suggests attackers exploited inter-protocol liquidity flows and composability weaknesses in smart contracts. This repeated Balancer breach underscores persistent DeFi security gaps and the irreversible nature of immutable smart contracts. Experts call for stronger on-chain monitoring, formal verification and decentralized insurance layers. Traders should reassess their exposure to DeFi liquidity pools and demand real-time risk mitigation strategies to manage smart contract vulnerabilities.

Steak ’n Shake has created a strategic Bitcoin reserve by storing all Bitcoin payments from its roughly 400 U.S. locations in a dedicated fund. The burger chain diverts every crypto payment into this Bitcoin reserve. Customers earn $5 in Bitcoin on “Bitcoin Meal” or “Bitcoin Steakburger” orders. Diners scan receipts via the Fold app to redeem the reward. The limited-time promotion also donates 210 satoshis per sale to OpenSats, a nonprofit supporting open-source Bitcoin development. Early data show a 15% rise in same-store sales since adding crypto payments. Steak ’n Shake has chosen not to accept Ethereum. This initiative highlights growing Bitcoin adoption in the fast-food sector.

Following Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s $2 million ASTER purchase on November 2, 2025, ASTER surged about 20%, briefly peaking at a 35% gain. On-chain data show the ASTER wallet amassed significant USDT reserves, ranking among the largest on BNB Chain. Two whales boosted short positions ahead of the rally, netting $5.9M and $1.4M, while another whale withdrew 6.8M ASTER (≈$6.66M) from Binance over six days. ASTER’s price climbed from $0.91 to $1.26 before settling near $1.00. Despite a 25% TVL decline last month and ongoing token unlock and wash‐trading concerns, CZ’s “buy and hold” endorsement, combined with planned buyback-and-burns, has fueled renewed speculative demand for the Web3 DEX token, which offers spot and perpetual futures with up to 1001x leverage.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, alongside Marat Sultanov and President Japarov’s son Nurdöölöt Nurgoyoev, proposed Bereket Bank, a private digital asset bank in Kyrgyzstan. The market-driven bank will offer cryptocurrency trading, custody and payment services, integrating the BNB Chain–based KSGT stablecoin and piloting a digital som CBDC. It aims to channel over $2 billion in foreign investment within three years and funnel profits into social welfare programs. To uphold transparency in crypto trading, Bereket Bank will appoint independent directors, undergo external audits, and disclose related-party deals. Kyrgyz authorities will strengthen KYC/AML and stablecoin accounting rules, cementing the nation’s digital transformation and boosting on-chain demand for BNB Chain.

FTX creditor recovery is set to deliver only 9–46% of claimants’ original holdings when adjusted for current crypto prices. This contrasts with the 143% fiat payout plan. The first US$1.2 billion distribution for claims under US$50 000 was completed in February. A US$5 billion second round began in May. At today’s rates, a 143% fiat payout covers only 22% of BTC, 46% of ETH and 12% of SOL. This FTX creditor recovery shortfall underscores the challenge of volatile crypto valuations. Creditors can seek extra recovery through airdrops from projects like Paradex. Sunil Kavuri warns that rising crypto prices since FTX’s bankruptcy filing and scams may further erode real returns. The bankruptcy plan relies on over US$15 billion recovered from reserves, clawbacks and token sales. Meanwhile, Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal hearing is set for November 4. Traders should monitor potential sell pressure from large token distributions.

MicroStrategy reported third-quarter net income of $2.8 billion and diluted EPS of $8.42, surpassing analyst estimates. Operating income reached $3.9 billion. The firm added 42 706 BTC in Q3 for a total of 640 808 BTC at an average cost of $74 032. At a market price of $110 600, these holdings are valued at $70.9 billion, reflecting an unrealized gain of $12.9 billion and a 26% Bitcoin yield year-to-date. MicroStrategy raised $5.1 billion in net proceeds during Q3, plus an additional $89.5 million in early October, boosting cash and equivalents to $54.3 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year targets of a 30% Bitcoin yield and $20 billion in Bitcoin gains by year-end, assuming a $150 000 BTC price. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor highlighted a strategic shift toward digital credit solutions and preferred-share issues to enhance shareholder yield while preserving returns on capital.

Tether’s T3 Financial Crime Unit, launched with the TRON network and TRM Labs, froze over $300 million in illicit crypto assets across 23 jurisdictions during its first year. The public–private anti-money laundering initiative worked with US, European and South American law enforcement to target hacks, scams and money laundering. In the US alone, the unit supported the seizure of $83 million across 37 cases, while Brazil’s Operation Lusocoin immobilized more than R$3 billion in assets, including 4.3 million USDT linked to criminal networks. Data from the T3 Financial Crime Unit indicate that stablecoins featured in 39% of investigated illegal goods and services transactions. A prominent $19 million confiscation resulted from a DPRK-linked hack on the Bybit exchange. In August 2025, Binance joined the expanded T3+ Global Collaborator Program, and partners showcased the model at Europol’s Vienna conference. For crypto traders, the enhanced oversight by the T3 Financial Crime Unit could boost USDT’s credibility, increase compliance checks and inform risk management strategies. Analysts say continued public–private collaboration may reduce criminal anonymity on the blockchain and strengthen overall market security.

Deutsche Telekom has joined Theta Network as its first telecom enterprise validator, staking THETA tokens to secure the Layer 1 blockchain and earn TFUEL rewards. By running a validator node through its Web3 arm Telekom MMS, the German telecom giant will support Theta Network’s decentralized Theta EdgeCloud platform, reducing latency and costs for AI, 3D modeling and real-time applications. Theta EdgeCloud leverages community edge nodes and cloud partnerships, already collaborating with the Houston Rockets, Stanford AI labs and Seoul National University. With prior validator and mining experience across Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK), Polkadot (DOT) and a renewable-energy BTC pilot, Deutsche Telekom strengthens Theta Network’s validator ecosystem and tokenomics. This move is expected to boost THETA demand, increase total value staked and drive transaction throughput, underlining growing enterprise adoption of blockchain staking and decentralized cloud services.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong intentionally dropped key crypto buzzwords—Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, staking and Web3—during the Q3 2025 earnings call after tracking wagers on Polymarket and Kalshi in prediction markets. Although combined prediction markets volumes were modest ($4,000 on Polymarket and $80,000 on Kalshi), Armstrong’s orchestrated mentions pushed bet odds to nearly 100%, stoking debate over market integrity and insider practices. Meanwhile, Coinbase’s Q3 earnings revealed a 37% surge in transaction revenue to $1 billion, total revenue of $1.9 billion, net income of $433 million and an additional 2,772 BTC added to its balance sheet. Traders should monitor regulatory developments around prediction markets even as the strong Q3 earnings reinforce positive sentiment for Bitcoin, Ethereum and the broader crypto market.

Core Scientific shareholders rejected CoreWeave’s $9 billion all-stock acquisition offer, with key investors led by Two Seas Capital deeming the 0.1235 share exchange underpriced and proxy advisors flagging lack of downside protection. After the vote, Core Scientific’s stock rallied nearly 6%, while CoreWeave fell over 6%, reflecting investor skepticism over valuation. Emerging from bankruptcy in January 2024, Core Scientific now trades at a $6.6 billion market cap and retains over 260 MW of long-term power contracts and self-managed Bitcoin mining sites—assets in high demand for AI infrastructure. Despite the failed merger, both firms remain bound by a 12-year power purchase agreement, ensuring continued collaboration on AI infrastructure. Analysts at TipRanks maintain a “strong buy” on Core Scientific, citing its low-cost power, operational moat and scalable data-center infrastructure. In response, CoreWeave acquired Marimo, an open-source Jupyter Notebook rival, to expand from GPU cloud services into AI application development. This strategic pivot underscores a broader shift from crypto mining towards AI infrastructure, likely intensifying demand for GPU capacity across crypto and AI sectors. Traders should watch Core Scientific’s independent path and CoreWeave’s aggressive expansion as potential drivers for future market moves.

Bitcoin price surged past $111,000, driven by rising institutional demand and anticipation of the next halving. This Bitcoin price rally underscores its role as an inflation hedge amid volatile macroeconomic conditions. Positive sentiment and FOMO further fueled buying pressure, propelling the move. The surge could spark an altcoin season, lifting broader digital assets. Traders should monitor market volatility and potential profit-taking that may trigger short-term corrections. Regulatory clarity and halving events remain key long-term catalysts. Adopting a diversified portfolio and conducting thorough research (DYOR) are recommended. Real-time tracking on Binance, Coinbase and other exchanges will aid timely entry and risk management.

Bitcoin options expiry and Ethereum options expiry on October 31 will see $13.4 billion in BTC contracts and $2.5 billion in ETH contracts lapse, part of a record $15.9 billion of crypto options. Deribit data show a 0.7 put-to-call ratio for both markets and place Bitcoin’s max pain at $114,000 and Ethereum’s at $4,100. Bitcoin, trading near $108,000, faces a breakout test at $112,000 — a decisive move above this level, driven by the Bitcoin options expiry, could spark a short squeeze; failure to hold support at $107,000 risks a drop to $103,000–$104,000. For Ethereum, an ETH options expiry and a Bitcoin-led rally may lift ETH toward $4,200. Historical expiries boost volatility by 5–10%, so traders should watch critical levels around the Bitcoin options expiry and Ethereum options expiry to plan breakout or correction strategies.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan outlines a “dual-win” thesis for Solana. Investors can benefit from both stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure market expansion and rising Solana market share. While Ethereum commands over $163 billion in stablecoin market cap and $85 billion in TVL, Solana holds about $15 billion and $11 billion respectively, or 14% of the $768 billion sector. Hougan cites Solana’s fast transactions, active developer ecosystem, Western Union’s stablecoin settlements, and Bitwise’s spot SOL staking ETF—which drew $69.45 million in first-day inflows—as adoption drivers. With a $102 billion market cap and SOL trading under $190, he predicts combined market growth and share gains could mirror Bitcoin’s early explosive growth.

Sam Bankman-Fried claimed on X that FTX bankruptcy was a misnomer and that the exchange only suffered a temporary liquidity crisis. In a 15-page report, he argued that FTX held $136 billion in assets—including 58 million SOL, 205 000 BTC, Anthropic and Robinhood stakes, and $1.7 billion in stablecoins—and that 98 % of creditors received 120 % of their claims. After $1 billion in legal fees, $8 billion remained in the estate. His statements triggered an intraday rally of the FTT token to $0.84. Critics, such as investigator ZachXBT, say asset valuations used outdated 2022 prices and dispute the solvency claim. Rumors of a presidential pardon ahead of SBF’s Nov. 4 sentencing added to FTT token market speculation. This challenge to the FTX bankruptcy narrative may influence legal proceedings and trading sentiment. The renewed debate highlights ongoing challenges in crypto governance and could affect asset recovery timelines and investor confidence.

Crypto adoption has reached a new milestone in 2025, with total digital assets market capitalization exceeding $4 trillion. Stablecoins led growth, processing $46 trillion in on-chain transactions—surpassing Visa and PayPal networks. Tether (USDT) and USDC account for 87% of stablecoin supply, while new issuers on Ethereum and Tron increase market share. Institutional adoption accelerated after the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act clarified regulation. Major players such as BlackRock, Fidelity, Visa and JPMorgan have launched crypto services. Exchange-traded products (ETPs) now hold over $175 billion in BTC and ETH. On-chain infrastructure scaled to 3,400 transactions per second. Tokenized real-world assets reached $30 billion. Decentralized exchanges account for 20% of spot volume, and DePIN networks support telecom and energy projects. Emerging AI-crypto integrations are paving the way for decentralized identity and autonomous payment rails. These trends underline the maturity of crypto adoption and its growing role as a foundational layer in global finance.

IQ and Frax have launched KRWQ stablecoin, the first Korean Won stablecoin on Coinbase’s Base Layer-2 network. The fiat-backed token uses LayerZero’s Omnichain FungibleToken (OFT) standard and the Stargate bridge for seamless cross-chain transfers. KRWQ stablecoin runs on Frax’s compliance framework, with reserves in tokenized US Treasury bonds backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL and Superstate’s USTB funds. With a live supply of 144.54 million and a 102.4% reserve ratio, independent attestations are pending. Minting and redemption require KYC and are limited to approved institutions; Korean residents are excluded. The first KRWQ/USDC pool launched on Aerodrome, and BrainDAO is set to boost DeFi liquidity. Positioned ahead of South Korea’s upcoming stablecoin law, KRWQ offers traders a new hedging tool and multi-chain transfer option.

CME’s Solana and XRP futures have reached a record $3 billion in notional open interest, reflecting strong institutional demand and the maturation of crypto derivatives. SOL futures launched in March 2025 and XRP futures in May 2025, benefiting from the infrastructure and regulatory clarity established by earlier Bitcoin and Ethereum contracts. By mid-2025, SOL futures open interest had already topped $1 billion. Recent weekly volumes exceeded 15,600 SOL and 9,900 XRP contracts, while October saw SOL futures average $700 million in daily notional volume driven by arbitrage and ETF-linked flows. The addition of SOL and XRP options in October 2025 has further enhanced hedging flexibility, and the launch of spot ETFs for SOL and XRP has boosted liquidity and expanded basis trade opportunities. These CME futures derivatives offer traders robust hedging and speculation tools under regulated conditions, underscoring the continued growth of the crypto derivatives market. Traders should monitor institutional flows and basis spreads to inform future strategies.

Securitize and BNY Mellon have partnered to launch an on-chain credit fund that tokenizes AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) on a public blockchain. The fund converts real-world structured loans into digital tokens, with BNY Mellon providing custody and portfolio management. Grove, an institutional credit protocol, is set to anchor the fund with a $100 million investment pending governance approval. This initiative aims to democratize access to high-quality structured credit, improve transparency and liquidity, and automate fund management via blockchain. It follows Securitize’s planned SPAC merger and comes as real-world asset tokenization accelerates, with over $35.5 billion in RWA on-chain and firms like Ondo Finance and Centrifuge expanding tokenized credit products.

Innovate NY, a crypto advocacy group, contributed $99,500 to support former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s independent bid in the NYC mayoral race. Registered as an outside spender with the NYC Campaign Finance Board, the group spent $30,000 on flyers endorsing Cuomo and criticizing Democratic front-runner Zohran Mamdani. Innovate NY highlights Cuomo’s plans to develop blockchain technology, digital tokenization, public-interest stablecoins and AI for public benefit. Cuomo pledges to establish an Innovation Council and advisory committees for crypto, biotech and AI policy. Mamdani focuses on housing affordability and childcare. Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, a pro-crypto advocate, has already launched a blockchain office, hosted a summit and proposed bitcoin-backed bonds. Voters will decide among Mamdani, Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa on November 4, 2025, with the winner taking office January 1, 2026. Innovate NY’s involvement underscores the growing role of crypto policy in NYC politics.

Ondo Finance has extended its tokenized stocks platform to BNB Chain, enabling 3.4 million daily users in Asia and Latin America to trade over 100 U.S. equities and ETFs on PancakeSwap. Since the September Ethereum launch, Ondo has tokenized $1.8 billion in real-world assets, with $350 million in TVL and $670 million in on-chain volume across 28,370 holders. The BNB Chain integration lowers fees and boosts throughput for 24/7 DeFi trading. Each tokenized stock retains dividend rights and fractional ownership. Traders can use these tokenized stocks in DeFi strategies such as yield farming and collateralized lending to enhance liquidity and diversify portfolios. Ondo Finance, founded in 2021, raised $20 million in Series A funding in 2022 and recently acquired U.S.-regulated broker Oasis Pro to strengthen its settlement infrastructure. The expansion democratizes access by removing traditional brokerage barriers for non-U.S. investors.

At Blockchain Life 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov unveiled Cocoon, a privacy-first AI platform on the TON blockchain. Cocoon delivers privacy-first AI by using an immutable ledger to record data provenance and by distributing compute tasks across a decentralized network. Users can share idle GPU power in exchange for Toncoin rewards. The decentralized AI system avoids centralized providers that collect raw data. It spreads AI computations across nodes, protecting user data from review or manipulation. Cocoon’s design aims to preserve digital freedom amid growing privacy risks. By incentivizing GPU staking with Toncoin, Cocoon could drive token demand and boost network usage. For traders, early adoption may lead to short-term price gains for TON, while long-term ecosystem growth could support sustained demand.

French lawmakers have introduced a bill to establish a national bitcoin reserve of up to 420,000 BTC over seven to eight years. The proposal outlines public bitcoin mining powered by surplus nuclear and hydroelectric energy, seized BTC from criminal cases, and daily purchases funded by savings schemes such as Livret A and LDDS. It also suggests permitting tax payments in bitcoin and creating a Public Administrative Establishment to manage the national bitcoin reserve. The bill formally rejects the European Central Bank’s digital euro, citing risks to privacy, centralisation of power, and bank stability. Instead, it promotes euro-backed stablecoins and calls for MiCA revisions to boost euro-denominated token issuance ahead of full MiCA enforcement in 2026.