SEC proposes crypto custody framework letting advisers and funds self-custody digital assets
The proposal rounds out the SEC's digital asset rulemaking agenda under Chair Paul Atkins, expanding how registered advisers and funds may hold client crypto.
The Block · +14 outlets
Bank group sues US regulator over crypto trust charter approvals
The lawsuit challenges federal banking regulators' authority to grant national trust charters to crypto firms, a route several digital asset companies have used
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
NEAR Intents halts cross-chain services after $3.8M exploit, pledges full compensation
The hack adds to a heavy quarter for crypto exploits and forced the intents-based bridge to pause operations pending reimbursement.
The Block · +9 outlets
Solana enters US banking as Roughrider launches with 90 North Dakota banks via VersaBank
Fiserv's Roughrider stablecoin project on Solana moved into production with institutional issuance, though actual payment volume was not disclosed.
Cryptoslate · +11 outlets
Robinhood to bring leveraged Solana perpetual futures to retail traders
Robinhood's move into SOL perps expands retail access to leveraged crypto derivatives just as Solana extends a two-month rally.
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Forward Industries adds 949K SOL in Q4, treasury reaches 8.5 million tokens
The Nasdaq-listed treasury company keeps accumulating SOL, underscoring corporate balance-sheet demand for the token.
finance.yahoo · +7 outlets
Circle pushes back on MiCA bank-deposit mandate as EU reviews stablecoin rules
Circle and Hyperliquid's policy arm are pressing EU lawmakers over stablecoin reserve requirements and perpetuals treatment in the MiCA review.
The Block · +13 outlets
Spot bitcoin ETFs post $2.7B September inflows before ending nine-day streak
September inflows show institutional demand holding even as the fund complex logged its first outflow day after a $3 billion streak.
The Block · +4 outlets
Solana leads onchain app revenue at 2026 high, DEX volume and stablecoin share
A cluster of data points, from record app revenue to 45% of adjusted stablecoin volume, point to Solana capturing a rising share of onchain activity.
FinanceFeeds · +14 outlets
US added just 29,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate rises to 4.2%
The soft payrolls report is the key macro input for risk assets, including crypto, as rate expectations shift.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Hyperliquid takes HYPE multichain with Solana, Base and Unichain via Wormhole
Hyperliquid's token is expanding beyond its native chain through Wormhole, a notable step for one of the largest perps venues.
Crypto Briefing · +8 outlets
Lloyds and Visa settle $750,000 in live cross-border pilot using USDC
The pilot tests stablecoin settlement rails between major banks, a sign of institutional adoption of dollar tokens for payments.
The Block · +14 outlets
Evernorth shareholders approve $1B XRP treasury deal, clearing path to Nasdaq listing
The vote makes Evernorth the largest pure-play XRP treasury vehicle heading to a public listing.
The Block · +8 outlets
Tether to return $190B USDT stablecoin to the Bitcoin network this month
Bringing USDT back to Bitcoin rails revives a long-dormant issuance path and could expand liquidity across Bitcoin layers.
CoinDesk · +8 outlets
Bitcoin open interest jumps $2.3B as bullish bets build and dominance nears 60%
Rising leverage and a swing back toward bitcoin dominance suggest traders are positioning risk-on into the new quarter.
CoinDesk · +1 outlets
MetaMask exits Ethereum validators after attacker diverts staking rewards
MetaMask pulled its Lido validator operations after a security incident, highlighting operational risk in delegated staking.
CoinDesk · +7 outlets
Bitcoin surges to $86K as 'Uptober' begins, then fades ahead of jobs report
Crypto prices rallied into the month's start before giving back gains as bond yields stayed elevated and traders awaited US labor data.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Solana price breaks $120 as network fees jump 50% and app revenue hits nine-month high
SOL's advance comes alongside higher fee revenue and technical upgrades, though headline price targets remain speculative.
Invezz · +1 outlets