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HSBC began rolling out RedCoin to more than 3.3 million PayMe app users on October 23, with full coverage expected before the weekend. The launch follows HSBC’s stablecoin issuer licence…
Starknet non-binding Snapshot poll received 93.52% support from voting power across more than 2,800 wallets over seven days. StarkWare abstained to avoid influencing the vote, and any transition to an…
CZ warned crypto users to be cautious after two PHP vulnerabilities, each rated 9.2 out of 10, were disclosed. PHP released patches on October 21, while cybersecurity agencies urged organizations…
DIP-59 proposes pausing new product development until June 2027 as SSV Labs adjusts to tighter funding and challenging market conditions. The proposed funding will cover protocol maintenance, security, and compatibility…
The OCC finalized GENIUS Act rules on stablecoin reserves, redemptions, custody and risk management, effective January 18, 2027. The rules also cover capital, audits, reporting and certain foreign issuers, while…
Ripple backed the SEC’s proposed Regulation Crypto Assets but urged clearer rules on token classification and when investment contracts end. Ripple wants the SEC to clarify that filing Form TR…
Six crypto platforms face Kazakhstan’s court injunctions and are barred from providing, offering, or advertising digital asset services within the AIFC without the required licence. On September 18, the court…
Polymarket traders give Democrats a 91.5% chance of winning the House and a 64.5% chance of taking the Senate in the 2026 midterms on November 3, as of Tuesday, October…
French election Polymarket odds now sit against the backdrop of mass protests over the cost of living in France. On Saturday, October 17, authorities counted about 550,000 marchers and organizers…
World launched a World ID suite for banks and financial firms to help address deepfakes, impersonation and risks involving AI agents. The suite combines World ID, Zoom authentication and AI-agent…
1,404 Qubic wallets were drained in under two hours, with approximately 2.94 trillion QU stolen. Insufficient randomness made certain wallet seeds more predictable, weakening the security expected from Qubic’s 55-character…
Mizuho, MUFG and SMBC completed a yen stablecoin trial from July 17 to 23, 2026. The test covered cross-border payments between Mitsubishi Corporation’s Japanese and overseas operations. The banks confirmed…
Sweden’s Riksbank wants lawmakers to prepare legislation for a possible digital krona. The central bank estimates implementation would take at least five years, excluding legal changes. The ECB plans a…
Taiwan restricts Coinbase and Kalshi following a New Taipei court order requested by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Election gambling concerns drive the move, with investigators citing suspected violations of the…
MSCI introduces new index rules, excluding non-operating companies from its Global Investable Market Indexes. MSCI will publish the final list of affected companies on November 11, 2026, as part of…
Spout Finance has secured $2 million in funding to develop its interest-free USDC lending initiative for tokenized equities. The platform’s margin loans are set at a 50% loan-to-value, can be…
US Iran Polymarket odds drew fresh attention after an unidentified trader bought $16,358 worth of Yes shares on Polymarket’s U.S.-Iran invasion contract. The purchase was made at an implied probability…
South Korea’s FSC plans to tighten cybersecurity requirements after finding deficiencies at 130 of 555 financial companies reviewed. Around 100,000 pieces of customer information, including names, contact details and identification…
Circle’s stablecoin is the first e-money token to receive a significant classification under the EU’s MiCA framework. The European Banking Authority assessed USDC against MiCA’s criteria, making it the first…
France’s amendment would apply the existing 31.4% flat tax to gains from certain crypto-to-stablecoin conversions. The proposal targets qualifying electronic money tokens under MiCA and could take effect on January…
Safe Wallet has integrated CoinShares-designed stablecoin yield strategies, allowing corporate treasuries, DAOs and foundations to generate returns on idle stablecoin balances without moving funds out of self-custody. The integration offers…
Coins.ph faces regulatory scrutiny as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is weighing potential sanctions over allegations of processing transactions for restricted offshore gambling operators. License revocation remains a possibility, depending…
Pando Solana ETF debuts on October 13, trading under ticker 02831, and opens for subscriptions from October 6 to October 12. The Solana fund marks the firm’s third spot virtual…
