Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees tokenization expanding opportunities across financial markets. Goldman Sachs joined DTCC’s tokenization service launch in July and is exploring scalable applications. Goldman Sachs discussed DeFi and prediction markets but announced no specific products in either sector. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Sees Opportunity in Blockchain’s Challenge to Wall […]
Key Takeaways Nine U.S.-listed companies, including Broadcom and Verizon, formally objected to OKXICE tokenized shares. OKXICE’s Oct. 15 notice identifies nine issuers opposing the venue’s third-party tokenization model. OKXICE’s planned 24/7 stock market faces issuer objections despite temporary SEC regulatory relief. Nine Companies Object to Tokenized Shares The objections appear in an Oct. 15 public […]
Key Takeaways Pump.fun introduced Hyperliquid-powered perpetual futures trading on Oct. 17, 2026. Pump.fun charges up to 0.10% per futures order and 0.25% per bridge transfer. Pump.fun excludes U.S. and Ontario users while Hyperliquid manages trading and liquidations. Pump.fun Brings Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures to Its Trading Platform Pump.fun built its reputation helping traders create and speculate […]
Key Takeaways The EU and 8 nations signed a Warsaw Convention protocol to combat crypto-funded crime and terrorism. The agreement enables instant asset freezes and expands financial units’ power to halt suspicious transactions. Recovered funds over €10,000 will be split among involved nations, with provisions for public interest reuse. EU Signs Warsaw Convention Crypto Modernization […]
Key Takeaways Following 2023 bank failures, Frgmnt CEO Aurélien Roussel urged stablecoin issuers to diversify reserves. Tether leads global trade, but MiCA regulations force issuers to build 100% compliant local infrastructure. Sub-cent Layer 2 transaction costs will drive stablecoins beyond payments into yield-generating capital. From Speculative Tools to Digital Dollar Access When the first wave […]
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s price traded near $81,500 on Oct. 17, with $81,000 support and $82,500 resistance defining the battle. BTC’s oscillators remained largely neutral, while shorter-term moving averages favored sellers. Bitcoin retained bullish longer-term averages, but a break below $80,714 would expose $79,694. Bitcoin Price Stalls at $81,500 as Short-Term Bears Challenge Longer-Term Bulls Bitcoin’s […]
Key Takeaways French lawmakers narrowly passed a proposal to tax crypto-to-stablecoin swaps with capital gains tax. The measure targets a tax loophole, which could limit traders’ ability to park gains tax-free. The controversial rule faces an upcoming Senate vote before potentially taking effect in January 2027. France’s National Assembly Adopts Crypto-To-Stablecoin Exchange Taxation France is […]
Key Takeaways Jameson Lopp’s Bitcoin wrench attack archive now documents more than 700 physical attacks. Pizza Bitcoiner’s AI-assisted research uncovered 375 cases missing from Lopp’s earlier records. Pizza Bitcoiner’s database records 31 deaths and approximately $394 million in reported losses. The expanded records expose a disturbing history of kidnappings, home invasions, and violent robberies, including […]
Key Takeaways Turkey’s justice minister confirmed Richard Heart’s Oct. 14 detention alongside four others in Istanbul. Turkish authorities reported seizing $7.15 million in cash, six cold wallets and hundreds of luxury items. Richard Heart faces unresolved Finnish allegations despite the dismissal of his U.S. SEC case in 2025. Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart Detention […]
Key Takeaways Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) lost $152.07M on Friday, capping weeks of roughly $228.6M and $320M in outflows. Solana hit ten straight outflow days, while NEAR again attracted fresh capital amid broader selling. Attention now turns to whether active ETF trading can translate into steadier institutional demand. Bitcoin ETF Demand Stays Fragile […]