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Privacy laws are delaying cross-border crypto regulation, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) warns in a new report. Divergent data privacy requirements restrict information exchange among regulators. This fragmentation hinders oversight of global crypto markets, raising risks like regulatory arbitrage and data gaps. The FSB criticizes reliance on commercial data due to limited regulatory sources, with little progress on data accuracy over four years. It calls for harmonized privacy laws and improved data transparency to build an effective global regulatory framework. Enhanced cross-border crypto regulation could boost market stability, but the timeline for addressing these barriers remains unclear. Traders should monitor upcoming FSB proposals, as they may affect compliance costs and Bitcoin (BTC) market sentiment.

Japanese banking giants MUFG, SMFG and Mizuho Financial Group have announced a joint project to issue a yen-backed stablecoin. The consortium aims to pool resources, technology and regulatory expertise to develop a regulated stablecoin for digital payments and settlements. This bank-backed stablecoin initiative marks a major entry of traditional lenders into the cryptocurrency market, potentially driving stablecoin adoption and mainstream digital asset use in Japan. Traders should watch for regulatory updates and liquidity developments as the project progresses.

Uniswap Solana integration via the Jupiter aggregator lets users connect Solana wallets and swap SOL-based tokens on its web interface. This Uniswap Solana integration routes trades through Jupiter’s Ultra API for optimal rates and supports over one million SOL tokens alongside Ethereum and other assets. In September, Solana DEXs handled $140 billion in trading volume, generating $17.5 million in fees for Jupiter. The chain-neutral integration can extend to other blockchains. Uniswap plans to add cross-chain swaps, asset bridging, and full wallet support for Solana. It also aims to bridge Solana and HYPE assets to its upcoming Unichain L2. Earlier this year, Uniswap became the first DEX to surpass $3 trillion in cumulative trading volume. These developments strengthen multi-chain liquidity and open new DeFi trading opportunities.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has urged Coinbase to list more BNB Chain tokens, noting that despite Coinbase’s Base network projects being supported on Binance, no native BNB Chain assets are available on Coinbase. He emphasized BNB Chain’s recent surge—over 500 million transactions last month, a 150% increase—and highlighted CMB International’s $3.8 billion institutional money market fund launch on the network. Zhao called for a merit-based, transparent listing policy to boost user adoption and ensure fair exchange practices. His push, following Coinbase’s decision to add BNB to its Blue Carpet roadmap pending infrastructure and market-making support, has reignited debate over listing fees and competitiveness among major exchanges. Traders should watch for potential shifts in listing strategies and increased BNB liquidity as the outcome of this exchange rivalry.

Ripple acquires GTreasury for $1 billion, integrating the treasury management platform into its on-chain infrastructure. This acquisition expands Ripple’s institutional footprint and positions XRP as a real-time liquidity engine for corporate treasury operations. Funded via a $1 B SPAC raise and Digital Asset Treasury framework, Ripple Acquires GTreasury deal unlocks access to the $120 trillion corporate treasury market, offering enterprise clients cash forecasting, risk management, compliance, and on-chain cash management with stablecoin settlements and tokenized deposits. Combined with prior purchases of Hidden Road and Rail, and leveraging Hidden Road’s prime brokerage for global repo markets, Ripple aims to streamline competitive cross-border payments and unlock idle capital. The acquisition also taps into GTreasury’s 40 years of expertise and a network of CFOs, potentially accelerating institutional adoption of XRP and reshaping digital asset treasury strategies.

Uniswap has integrated Solana into its Web App, enabling native SOL token trading alongside Ethereum, Base and Unichain assets from a single interface. This Uniswap Solana integration reduces platform switching, mitigates DeFi fragmentation and boosts interoperability. Phase one offers unified wallet connections and SOL swaps; future updates will add cross-chain bridging, token exchanges and Solana support in the Uniswap Wallet. Since 2020, Solana’s high throughput and low fees have driven DeFi TVL past $10.9 bn. After SOL dipped over 10% to around $175.68, analysts note a bullish divergence against rising global liquidity. Support lies at $176–$182, with potential breakouts toward $240 and $280. The Uniswap Solana integration is expected to enhance multi-chain liquidity, user engagement and may uplift SOL and UNI token demand.

Stablecoin issuer Tether has built a 10.7% stake in Juventus and proposed bylaws reforms to strengthen governance and minority representation. The company gathered feedback from Italian and global fans to deepen collaboration. Tether nominated Deputy CIO Zachary Lyons and long-time fan Francesco Garino as board candidates. Both will face a shareholder vote on November 7. CEO Paolo Ardoino says the move will “Make Juventus Great Again.” This push follows Juventus’s 2022 board overhaul amid misconduct probes and Tether’s recent settlement with the Celsius Network bankruptcy estate.

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) warns that crypto regulation is failing to keep pace with a market that doubled to $4 trillion in the past year. Stablecoins surged 75% to $290 billion, yet rules remain fragmented across 29 jurisdictions. FSB Secretary-General John Schindler highlights the risk of crypto assets moving freely across borders and threatening financial stability. The FSB proposes eight measures to standardize rules, boost cross-border monitoring and close regulatory gaps. Traders should watch for policy shifts in major markets, as tightened crypto regulation could drive volatility and reshape trading strategies.

Gold market cap has soared past $30 trillion after gold prices hit record highs above $4 350 per ounce, fueled by dollar weakness, geopolitical tensions and sticky inflation. Year-to-date gains exceed 60%, with October alone up 13%. Based on 216 265 tonnes of mined gold, its value now dwarfs top tech firms and stands over 14 times larger than bitcoin’s $2.2 trillion market cap. Citadel CEO Ken Griffin warns that investors are shifting from the US dollar to gold, highlighting concerns over fiscal policy and Fed rate outlooks. Quantitative traders note that gold added over $300 billion in value in a single week—surpassing bitcoin’s total market cap gain. Analysts predict that if gold inflows ease and bitcoin decouples from equities, funds could rotate into the digital asset. Historically, such liquidity imbalances have triggered sharp bitcoin rallies, suggesting a bullish outlook for bitcoin traders.

Ethereum’s weekly MACD has formed a bearish crossover, echoing signals that in mid-2024 and early-2025 preceded 46%–60% price crashes. The MACD signal resurfaced in October 2025, intensifying downside risk. Key support stands at $4,000, with the next near $3,745; failure to hold these levels could accelerate selling pressure. On-chain metrics and expert commentary reinforce the likelihood of further declines unless critical supports hold. Traders should monitor weekly closes, set explicit stop-losses and consider hedging strategies. Some expect a brief pullback before a potential rebound toward $5,000.

Standard Chartered Bank has expanded its partnership with crypto exchange OKX to offer direct, bank-grade crypto custody services for institutional clients across the European Economic Area (EEA). Building on an April pilot in Dubai, clients can hold digital assets under Standard Chartered’s regulated custody framework while trading via mirrored balances on OKX. The crypto custody service leverages existing infrastructure and aligns with MiCA regulations after OKX received its MiCA license in Malta. This reduces counterparty risk and enhances asset security. Aiming to restore market confidence after October’s volatility and $20 billion in liquidations, this first G-SIB collaboration with a major crypto exchange in Europe reflects growing institutional trust. It signals a shift towards more regulated and transparent crypto-custodial solutions.

Nasdaq-listed Zeta Network Group has launched a $231 million private placement of Class A common shares and warrants, priced at $1.70 per share-warrant unit with a $2.55 exercise price. Qualified investors may subscribe using Bitcoin (BTC) or SolvBTC, a regulated wrapped Bitcoin token fully backed 1:1 by custodial BTC. The deal, expected to close on October 16, aims to bolster Zeta Network’s balance sheet, accelerate cross-chain infrastructure development, and enhance liquidity by integrating a yield-bearing Bitcoin instrument into its corporate treasury. Management notes that accepting BTC and SolvBTC underscores a growing trend of tokenized Bitcoin financing and institutional adoption. The transaction may dilute existing shareholders and traders should review upcoming SEC filings for details on Bitcoin accounting treatment.

After last week’s flash crash, CME Group’s futures open interest (OI) across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP climbed to $28.3 billion, surpassing Binance’s $23 billion and Bybit’s $12.2 billion. CME’s weekend trading halt during the October 10 downturn limited exposure and preserved OI more effectively than 24/7 venues that saw record liquidations of over $74 billion in leveraged positions, including $19.2 billion cleared, according to CoinGlass. Despite strong headline OI, unregulated exchanges like Binance, OKX and Bybit still dominate daily volume at over $100 billion versus CME’s $14 billion in average daily volume. Institutional traders are allocating speculative capital to CME’s cash-settled weekly and monthly futures, which cap leverage at around 2.5x with a 40% maintenance margin, in contrast to up to 100x leverage and multi-collateral options on crypto platforms. Pending regulatory approval, CME plans to launch 24/7 futures and options trading in early 2026, a move expected to further realign open interest and volume dynamics. Traders should monitor both OI and volume metrics to gauge ongoing institutional flows and potential shifts in market volatility.

Daylight Energy has raised $75 million to build a decentralized energy network that transforms home solar and battery systems into a shared virtual power plant. The funding round includes $15 million in equity led by Framework Ventures—alongside a16z crypto, Coinbase Ventures, M13, EV3 Ventures and Lerer Hippeau—and a $60 million project financing facility managed by Turtle Hill Capital. Its DayFi protocol will tokenize electricity as an on-chain asset, allowing investors to gain exposure to energy generation. By embedding crypto incentives and a DeFi financing model, home energy users earn rewards for stabilizing the grid, enjoy lower power costs and shared revenue during peak demand. Daylight is piloting in Illinois and Massachusetts through partnerships with local solar providers. The company plans to launch DeFi-based financing next quarter, linking residential energy storage to global capital markets in real time. This decentralized energy network underscores the growing interest in real-world asset tokenization on blockchain.

Coinbase has launched a USDC stablecoin payments platform that lets businesses send, receive and invoice clients using USDC. The stablecoin payments platform integrates KYC/AML compliance, on-chain settlement, fiat off-ramps and merchant API support. It offers instant, low-fee cross-border payments and customizable payment links, helping firms avoid chargebacks, reduce volatility and simplify receivables. The service targets e-commerce, remittances and gig-economy firms. By leveraging blockchain rails, it boosts transparency and reduces settlement risk, aiming to drive USDC adoption and expand crypto payment infrastructure.

On October 16, 2025, Coinbase launched its Blue Carpet program to streamline token onboarding—offering direct listings-team access, asset-page customization, referral discounts, complimentary Coinbase One tiers and no listing fees. Minutes after rollout, it added BNB, Binance Chain’s native token, to its public asset roadmap. While the listing remains subject to liquidity, market-making support and technical requirements, this marks the first explicit support for a competitor-issued token. The move underscores Coinbase’s commitment to broader, more transparent listings. Industry figures hailed the update as savvy marketing. Traders should watch for the formal BNB launch, which could boost liquidity, spur cross-exchange arbitrage and potentially drive price gains.

On Ethereum in October 2025, Paxos accidentally minted 300 trillion PYUSD tokens, equivalent to $300 trillion. Within 22 minutes, automated risk controls on Aave halted PYUSD trading as Paxos burned the excess supply in the largest token burn in crypto history. Paxos confirmed on X that the glitch was an internal technical error, not a security breach, and assured customers that funds remained safe. Despite the massive nominal volume, PYUSD’s price dipped just 0.5% before returning to its 1:1 dollar peg, and its market cap stayed above $2.3 billion. The incident highlights blockchain transparency: every operation on the public ledger was instantly visible. Industry experts praised real-time accountability but urged stronger operational controls for stablecoin management.

Bitwise reports that public companies acquired 4.63M Ethereum (ETH)—95% of their corporate holdings—in Q3, totaling around $19B. StrategicETHReserve data shows top holders: BitMine (3.03M ETH), Sharplink Gaming (840k ETH) and The Ether Machine (497k ETH). Institutional investment has been driven by diversified reserve strategies, attractive staking yields of 3–14% and rising spot Ethereum ETF inflows, with 40% of ETH supply now staked. US regulatory clarity has unlocked further corporate ETH purchases. Ethereum’s price surged from $1,400 in April to over $4,500 amid strong network activity and ETF fund flows. Analysts including Arthur Hayes and Tom Lee project ETH could reach $10,000–$12,000 by year-end. Despite historically weaker Q4 performance, this surge in demand, combined with ETF inflows and supply lock-up, supports expectations of an ETH supercycle. Traders should monitor supply reduction, staking metrics and ETF inflows for near-term volatility and long-term upside.

Erebor, backed by billionaire Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey, has secured a preliminary OCC bank charter, marking a major regulatory milestone for crypto banking since the 2023 regional bank failures. The conditional license requires completion of compliance and security reviews over the coming months before full operations can begin. Erebor aims to bridge traditional finance with digital assets by offering crypto lending, stablecoin issuance, deposit solutions and ancillary services to cryptocurrency, AI and technology startups hit by the SVB collapse. This OCC bank charter approval arrives amid a broader push for clearer crypto regulations—including new stablecoin legislation and CBDC discussions—as firms like Coinbase, Circle and Ripple Labs pursue similar charters. While policy debates and potential legal challenges over trust charters remain, Erebor’s charter could expand crypto lending options, boost stablecoin market confidence and catalyze integration of digital assets into the US banking system.

Two brothers, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, appeared this week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in a $25 million Ethereum MEV bot trial. Prosecutors claim the pair used a high-speed “bait-and-switch” strategy to defraud other MEV bot operators. The defense counters they targeted predatory sandwich bots and disclosed $6 million in taxable profits. They face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and receiving stolen property, each count carrying up to 20 years in prison. Industry experts say the MEV bot trial’s outcome could set a new legal precedent for DeFi operations on permissionless networks. Traders should watch this case for its potential to reshape compliance and on-chain trading strategies.

ETHZilla, an Ethereum-focused finance firm, will execute a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on October 20 to reduce its outstanding shares by 90% and raise its share price above $10. Approved at a July 24 meeting, the move aims to meet minimum share price requirements for large mutual funds and improve collateral for margin trading. Shares fell over 7% to about $1.77 on the announcement. ETHZilla, rebranded from 180 Life Sciences and backed by Founders Fund, said the reverse stock split is part of a broader strategy to attract institutional investors and is not related to listing requirements. Traders will watch its impact on market cap, liquidity and investor confidence.

India’s Reliance Jio has partnered with the Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs to launch Aptos blockchain rewards on its network for 500 million subscribers. In a beta test, 9.4 million users are already earning benefits via the high-speed, low-cost Aptos Layer-1 network. Aptos Labs will provide technical support and developer tools to scale the rewards program across Jio’s vast user base. While this marks a major expansion of Jio’s Web3 services, the APT token fell 5% amid a broader market downturn. Traders should monitor APT token price movements and user uptake as key indicators of market sentiment and institutional appetite for telecom-based blockchain rewards.

Sony Bank has applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter to issue and manage US dollar-pegged stablecoins under federal regulation. By securing this OCC charter, Sony Bank will oversee reserve assets and expand digital asset custody and portfolio management through its Connectia Trust unit. This OCC charter bid follows similar approvals for US Bank’s stablecoin custody service and Bridge’s federal charter application, reflecting a wider push for regulated stablecoins. By joining firms like Stripe, Circle and Anchorage Digital Bank, Sony Bank seeks to capitalize on the growing $312 billion stablecoin market, leveraging GENIUS Act compliance to boost market confidence and support tokenized payments.

Binance has launched a $400 million support plan after the October 10–11 crypto market crash. The support plan allocates $300 million in token vouchers and establishes a $100 million low-interest loan fund for eligible traders and institutions. Users who suffered forced liquidations of at least $50 or 30% of net assets based on an October 9 account snapshot will receive vouchers worth $4–$6,000 within four days. Binance denies legal liability for user losses and advises traders to preserve transaction logs, verify snapshots and follow official redemption procedures. Separately, BNB Chain has rolled out a $45 million reload airdrop for memecoin traders affected by the sell-off. Combined, these measures deliver $445 million in market support intended to ease liquidity pressures and restore confidence. Analysts say the relief may dampen short-term volatility but that long-term crypto market trends will depend on broader demand and macroeconomic factors.

CMB International Asset Management (CMBI) has tokenized its top-ranked $3.8B USD Money Market Fund on BNB Chain. The fund now trades as CMBMINT and CMBIMINT tokens, letting accredited investors subscribe with fiat or stablecoins and redeem in real time. The launch boosts RWA tokenization on BNB Chain, joining institutional-grade products from Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance. Planned integrations with Venus Protocol and ListaDAO will unlock collateralized lending and yield strategies. BNB Chain’s scalable infrastructure and low gas fees drive efficient liquidity management and further DeFi integration.

Coinbase Funds CoinDCX to Expand in India and Middle East Coinbase Funds CoinDCX has committed fresh capital to CoinDCX, building on a $2 billion Series D round in 2022 and over $250 million in local blockchain investments. This strategic funding strengthens Coinbase’s footprint in the India crypto market and the Middle East. CoinDCX serves over 20 million users and reported ₹13.7 lakh crore ($165 billion) in trading volume, ₹10,000 crore ($1.2 billion) in assets under custody, and ₹1,179 crore ($141 million) in annualised revenue as of July 2025. The investment, pending regulatory approval, aligns with India’s push for clear crypto licensing, KYC and AML standards, and increased central bank engagement. By partnering with a compliant exchange like CoinDCX, Coinbase aims to access more than 100 million crypto holders across these regions. The move follows CoinDCX’s swift recovery from a $44 million security breach and could drive trading volumes and liquidity as regulatory clarity improves.

On Oct. 10–11, an unexpected tariff tweet triggered a rapid crypto flash crash that liquidated nearly $20 billion in leveraged positions. Bitcoin plunged as much as 15% and SOL fell 40% while traders flooded 24/7 crypto venues. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan called the crypto flash crash a stress test rather than a structural shift. His review found no major institution failures, DeFi platforms like Uniswap, Hyperliquid and Aave held up well, and professional investors remained calm. Binance refunded almost $400 million to affected traders. With market infrastructure intact and core drivers—regulatory clarity, growing institutional allocations, stablecoins and tokenization—unchanged, only short-term liquidity jitters are expected before fundamentals drive the market higher. Year-to-date, Bitcoin is up 21% and the Bitwise 10 Large Cap Crypto Index has gained 22%.

ODDO BHF, the 175-year-old French banking group managing over €150 billion in assets, has launched the EUROD stablecoin on Bit2Me. The EUROD stablecoin is backed by fully disclosed euro reserves held in regulated European banks and meets the EU’s MiCA framework with regular audits and AML checks. Developed in partnership with Fireblocks, it offers institutional-grade custody and onchain transferability. The Bit2Me listing broadens euro-pegged options in a stablecoin market exceeding $300 billion, joining existing players such as EURC (€229 million circulating) and Société Générale-FORGE’s EURCV. Serving retail and corporate clients, EUROD streamlines euro liquidity, treasury management, cross-border payments and commercial transactions under EU regulatory standards.

Tether has agreed to a $299.5 million USDT settlement with the Blockchain Recovery Investment Consortium (BRIC), ending a protracted legal battle tied to the 2022 collapse of Celsius Network. Under U.S. bankruptcy court approval, Tether will distribute 299.5 million USDT in installments over 24 months to Celsius creditors, while BRIC will drop all claims. Though Tether neither admits liability nor wrongdoing, the settlement resolves disputes over Bitcoin collateral liquidations linked to USDT loans, streamlines asset recovery for users and removes a major legal overhang. Traders may see reduced regulatory risk and strengthened confidence in USDT, though the deal itself is unlikely to impact the stablecoin’s peg.