Binance files for Brazil crypto license ahead of Friday deadline
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance has applied for a cryptocurrency service provider license in Brazil, seeking to maintain its operations in one of Latin America’s largest crypto markets ahead of a regulatory deadline on Friday, Oct. 30.
CFTC sues Utah over prediction market regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued Utah and its Attorney General Derek Brown to prevent the state from taking action against prediction market platform Kalshi and its affiliates.
Ripple and Robinhood expand partnership across stablecoins and trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple and Robinhood have expanded their partnership to bring the RLUSD stablecoin to Robinhood’s retail and institutional customers, while adding treasury management, lending and trading services.
VanEck launches ETF with a 2% Bitcoin target
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVanEck has introduced a new ETF that combines stocks, bonds, gold and other real assets with a small Bitcoin allocation.
Mirae Asset Securities and Grvt Collaborate on Tokenised Funding Note Issuance
Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore, Singapore, 27th October 2026, Chainwire
BC Game introduces Ali “Ako” Muhanned as CEO
Reading Time: 3 minutesBelize City, Belize, 27th October 2026, PlayNewswire
PrimeXBT Brings Tesla, SpaceX, NVIDIA and More to Crypto Futures with New Tokenised Stocks
Reading Time: 3 minutesCastries, Saint Lucia, 27th October 2026, Chainwire
South Korea considers delaying crypto gains tax until 2029
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea may postpone its planned tax on cryptocurrency gains for a fourth time, pushing its introduction to 2029, local news outlet Newsis reported.
Franklin Templeton proposes two ETFs with Bitcoin exposure from dividends
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFranklin Templeton has submitted registration documents to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for two ETFs that would invest in US stocks and use dividend income to gain Bitcoin exposure.
Canada opens consultation on stablecoin rules modelled partly on US law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada has launched a 60-day public consultation on proposed stablecoin regulations for non-bank issuers, with comments accepted until 23 December.
US regulator urges community banks to issue payment stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has encouraged community banks to enter the payment stablecoin market under its rules implementing the GENIUS Act.
Ritual Launches AI-Native Layer 1 for Autonomous Agents
Reading Time: 4 minutesNew York, United States, 26th October 2026, Chainwire
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract $301 million despite late-week outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded approximately $301.2 million in net inflows in the week ending 23 October.
IRS considers lower penalties for voluntary crypto tax disclosures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plans to reduce penalties and speed up its voluntary tax disclosure programme, including for cryptocurrency-related violations, Forbes reported on 23 October.
ECB official says digital euro could strengthen EU payments sovereignty
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEuropean Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said the digital euro could reduce the European Union’s dependence on non-European payment providers and strengthen its control over critical payment infrastructure.
Netanyahu criticised over proposal to use crypto to bypass sanctions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has drawn criticism from economists, political opponents and the Bank of Israel after suggesting cryptocurrency could help the country circumvent potential international sanctions.
US banking lobby criticises OCC over stablecoin rewards rule
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe American Bankers Association (ABA) has accused US regulators of undermining Congress after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued its final rule implementing the GENIUS Act without taking a firm position on third-party stablecoin rewards.
Tether backs Bolivian fintech to expand USDT payments in Latin America
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether has led a pre-seed funding round in Bolivian fintech Peso to expand its USDT payment infrastructure across Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina. The investment amount was not disclosed.
South Korea’s crypto bill nears completion amid tax concerns
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s proposed Digital Asset Basic Act is nearing the end of government consultations, Financial Services Commission chairman Lee Eog-weon said on Thursday, according to local media outlet Bloomingbit.
ABA says OCC’s stablecoin rules undermine Congress
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe American Bankers Association (ABA) has criticised the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) over its final rules implementing the GENIUS Act, arguing that the regulator’s approach to stablecoin rewards conflicts with Congress’ intent.
UK watchdog opens consultations on DeFi guidance and crypto rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened two consultations covering guidance for decentralised finance (DeFi) businesses and exclusions from cryptoasset regulation following recent legislative changes.
Standard Chartered signs agreement to acquire Zodia Custody
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire digital asset custodian Zodia Custody, five months after the bank’s non-binding offer was accepted by the company’s shareholders and noteholders.
Grayscale expands in-kind transfers to 10 crypto investment products
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale has expanded in-kind subscriptions to 10 crypto investment products, allowing eligible investors to exchange digital assets directly for shares without first selling them for cash.
Trump says US crackdown has curbed overseas scams
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS President Donald Trump said his administration had made a “very big dent” in scams run by foreign criminal networks targeting Americans with fraudulent investments.
JPMorgan forecasts 10% annual Bitcoin returns over the next decade
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan Asset Management has issued its first 10-year return forecast for Bitcoin, projecting an annual compounded return of 10%, according to its 2027 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions report.
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