Norwegian firm K33 launches equity round to raise funds to acquire up to 1,000 BTC. Bitmain, Canaan and MicroBT set up Bitcoin hardware production in the US to dodge tariffs. Canada launches its first spot XRP ETF on TSX under ticker XRPP. Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex hacked for $48 million. SPAR rolls out Bitcoin Lightning payments at grocery stores in Liechtenstein. Pump Fun and co-founder Alon’s X account restored. JD Com to seek global stablecoin licenses to cut cross‑border payment costs by 90%. Ripple and SEC request extension of appellate pause. OKX launches fully regulated crypto exchanges in Germany and Poland.
Norwegian firm K33 launches equity round to raise funds to acquire up to 1,000 BTC
Bitmain, Canaan and MicroBT set up Bitcoin hardware production in the US to dodge tariffs
Canada launches its first spot XRP ETF on TSX under ticker XRPP
Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex hacked for $48 million
SPAR rolls out Bitcoin Lightning payments at grocery stores in Liechtenstein
Pump Fun and co-founder Alon’s X account restored
JD Com to seek global stablecoin licenses to cut cross‑border payment costs by 90%
Ripple and SEC request extension of appellate pause
OKX launches fully regulated crypto exchanges in Germany and Poland
Norwegian firm K33 launches equity round to raise funds to acquire up to 1,000 BTC
Bitmain, Canaan and MicroBT set up Bitcoin hardware production in the US to dodge tariffs
Canada launches its first spot XRP ETF on TSX under ticker XRPP
Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex hacked for $48 million
SPAR rolls out Bitcoin Lightning payments at grocery stores in Liechtenstein
Pump Fun and co-founder Alon’s X account restored
JD Com to seek global stablecoin licenses to cut cross‑border payment costs by 90%
Ripple and SEC request extension of appellate pause
OKX launches fully regulated crypto exchanges in Germany and Poland
A controversial change in Bitcoin Core will remove relay limits on the OP_RETURN field, allowing larger data payloads to spread across the network. Critics fear spam and bloat; supporters say it's already happening—and making it visible will improve fee markets and mempool consistency.
A new stablecoin staking protocol boosts yields by rewarding users based on how long they’re willing to lock up their funds. The system, dubbed a blockchain-based fractional reserve model, balances liquidity with yield optimization and introduces layered risk management to protect liquid depositors.
A new blockchain, Plasma, is positioning itself as purpose-built for stablecoins. The chain will be fully EVM-compatible and promises zero fees on USDT transfers. But beyond marketing appeal, what core features do stablecoins truly need from the underlying blockchain?
The Ethereum Foundation is entering a new phase with a structured treasury policy, shifting from passive ETH holdings to strategic deployment. Guided by “Defipunk” values, EF plans to support privacy-first, trust-minimized DeFi while improving financial transparency and counter-cyclical engagement
Cork Protocol offers a novel way to hedge depeg risks through tokenized derivatives like Depeg Swaps and Cover Tokens. The model drew attention across DeFi, though a recent $12M exploit revealed critical vulnerabilities in its implementation.
A controversial change in Bitcoin Core will remove relay limits on the OP_RETURN field, allowing larger data payloads to spread across the network. Critics fear spam and bloat; supporters say it's already happening—and making it visible will improve fee markets and mempool consistency.
Switzerland will adopt the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework in 2026, automatically sharing crypto data with 74 partner countries. While tough on foreign tax evasion, Swiss residents continue to enjoy tax-free capital gains and a clear, favorable crypto policy.
The new safety module significantly enhances the Aave Protocol’s protection against potential shortfall events, representing a major upgrade over the original safety module introduced in 2020.
Norwegian firm K33 launches equity round to raise funds to acquire up to 1,000 BTC.
Bitmain, Canaan and MicroBT set up Bitcoin hardware production in the US to dodge tariffs.
Canada launches its first spot XRP ETF on TSX under ticker XRPP.
Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex hacked for $48
Worldcoin’s new Layer 2 network, Worldchain, is built to prioritize real users, with features like free gas and priority blockspace for verified humans. While still early, the network is showing steady growth and has started to attract meaningful onchain activity.
x402 is a new open-source protocol from Coinbase that enables on-chain payments directly over HTTP using the long-unused 402 status code. It allows apps, APIs, and autonomous agents to pay per request without accounts or third-party gateways, aiming to power the machine-payable internet.
Pakistan has launched its first government-led Bitcoin reserve, following a rapid policy shift in early 2025. Backed by high-level advisors and U.S. crypto ties, the move mirrors growing global interest—despite warnings from the IMF and World Bank about volatility and financial stability risks.
Circle's IPO opens the door for public investors to benefit from stablecoin seigniorage for the first time. Unlike crypto miners or exchanges, Circle profits from monetary demand for USDC—a zero-interest asset backed by interest-bearing reserves—and now shares that upside through equity.
Sui's leading DEX, Cetus Protocol, was exploited for over $220M, exposing critical weaknesses in DeFi infrastructure. The network's response—freezing funds—helped limit damage but raised serious concerns about decentralization and the true immutability of blockchain protocols
Project mBridge suffers a huge blow as BIS exits the stage — as EU states express disquiet over the digital euro, and the U.S. Treasury eyes CBDCs replacing stablecoins.
The leading tokenization firm's rapid expansion comes alongside a strategic deal with the trillion-dollar asset manager to provide intraday liquidity for its new U.S. Treasury fund.
There is a nascent trend in the crypto ecosystem, and it has nothing to do with artificial intelligence, meme coins, or stablecoins. Much like the normal world has gender reveal parties, crypto is getting into the soapy habit of Satoshi Nakamoto's identity reveals.
In October alone, there were
Five major venture capital firms, including Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), Multicoin Capital, and Paradigm, are challenging the regulator's stance on digital asset airdrops, supporting a Texas apparel company's argument that free token distributions should not be classified as securities transactions.
Switzerland will adopt the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework in 2026, automatically sharing crypto data with 74 partner countries. While tough on foreign tax evasion, Swiss residents continue to enjoy tax-free capital gains and a clear, favorable crypto policy.
The new safety module significantly enhances the Aave Protocol’s protection against potential shortfall events, representing a major upgrade over the original safety module introduced in 2020.
Norwegian firm K33 launches equity round to raise funds to acquire up to 1,000 BTC.
Bitmain, Canaan and MicroBT set up Bitcoin hardware production in the US to dodge tariffs.
Canada launches its first spot XRP ETF on TSX under ticker XRPP.
Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex hacked for $48
Worldcoin’s new Layer 2 network, Worldchain, is built to prioritize real users, with features like free gas and priority blockspace for verified humans. While still early, the network is showing steady growth and has started to attract meaningful onchain activity.
x402 is a new open-source protocol from Coinbase that enables on-chain payments directly over HTTP using the long-unused 402 status code. It allows apps, APIs, and autonomous agents to pay per request without accounts or third-party gateways, aiming to power the machine-payable internet.
Pakistan has launched its first government-led Bitcoin reserve, following a rapid policy shift in early 2025. Backed by high-level advisors and U.S. crypto ties, the move mirrors growing global interest—despite warnings from the IMF and World Bank about volatility and financial stability risks.
Circle's IPO opens the door for public investors to benefit from stablecoin seigniorage for the first time. Unlike crypto miners or exchanges, Circle profits from monetary demand for USDC—a zero-interest asset backed by interest-bearing reserves—and now shares that upside through equity.
