Summary: Brazilian crypto exchanges must file for authorization by Friday under new BCB rules, facing high capital costs and regulatory ambiguity. Major players like Binance have applied, but unclear guidelines on self-custody wallets and transfer limits pose compliance risks for the sector.
Summary: Canton Foundation grants 15.8M CC ($1.55M) to RedStone for its open-source CAPS pricing tool. The standard lets institutions value transactions using shared market prices without revealing settlement amounts to data providers.
Summary: The Bank of England opened a consultation on tokenized collateral for central counterparties, stating existing rules allow it if assets meet clearing standards. The draft clarifies application requirements without creating new obligations, aiming to support innovation while maintaining financial stability.
Summary: Russia's central bank approved NAUFOR as the first self-regulatory organization for crypto exchanges and depositories. Registered firms have 90 days to join the SRO under new laws that maintain bans on domestic payments but allow licensed trading.
Summary: Bank of England directors met in September 2026, approving new 50% office attendance rules and the VISTA data system launch. They discussed Quantitative Tightening impacts, G20 preparations, and appointed David Craig and Paul Nowak to key committees, while addressing workforce flexibility concerns raised by Unite the Union.
Summary: Hedge funds sold $5.4B in Bitcoin ETF shares as arbitrage yields collapsed, while sovereign wealth funds bought 20,000 BTC. Retail holders retained positions despite price drops, marking a shift from fast money to long-term institutional capital.
Summary: HTX settles with the UK FCA, agreeing to stop promoting crypto services to British consumers. The exchange halted new sign-ups and gave existing UK users 48 hours to withdraw assets. This marks the regulator's first case against a crypto firm under financial promotion rules.
Summary: HTX exits the UK via a confidential FCA settlement ending the regulator's first crypto marketing case. Customers have 48 hours to withdraw funds as the exchange ceases operations, though separate UK and EU sanctions remain in place.
Summary: HTX agreed to halt unlawful UK crypto promotions until 2031 under an FCA settlement. The deal follows the regulator's first enforcement action against a crypto firm for illegal marketing, occurring alongside separate UK and EU sanctions targeting Huobi Global.
Summary: US Treasury sanctioned ten individuals and one entity for aiding North Korean IT workers in cashing out crypto. Chainalysis traced funds through Russian intermediaries to Garantex, revealing networks converting millions in digital assets to support weapons programs.
Summary: Treasury sanctioned 10 individuals and an entity for North Korean IT fraud funding weapons programs. Russian nationals Boykov and Obertas converted millions in crypto, with specific Ethereum and Tron addresses now blocked.
Summary: Coinbase filed for a Brazil crypto license with the Central Bank ahead of Friday's deadline, aiming to keep services running without suspension. The exchange plans to expand into FX and payments later, joining rivals like Binance who face stricter compliance hurdles.
Summary: Utah filed felony charges against Kalshi and its founders for illegal gambling promotion, citing undercover bets made in September. The action intensifies a jurisdictional clash with the CFTC, which recently sued Utah to protect federally regulated exchanges from state enforcement.
Summary: Bank of England launches consultation supporting CCP acceptance of tokenised collateral to enhance efficiency. The regulator confirms existing frameworks permit such adoption if collateral meets strict valuation and realisation standards, aiming to boost UK digital financial markets.
Summary: Sub-Saharan Africa’s crypto economy grew 13.4% to $101 billion, led by South Africa’s 52% surge to $39.3 billion. Stablecoins and personal wallets dominate adoption, driven by demand for dollar-denominated value and cheaper cross-border payments.
Summary: CFTC Chair Michael Selig says autonomous AI agents, like refrigerators staking Ether, require updated regulations. He warns of systemic risks from correlated trading and asks if developers should face registration rules.
Summary: Datavault AI shares fell nearly 50% after disclosing it cannot access Bitcoin held at Biconomy since June. The company will restate financials, cutting reported assets by up to $92.2 million as it reclassifies the crypto deal as a receivable.
Summary: Actor Anthony Boyle emailed imprisoned FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried while preparing for his role in Netflix's upcoming series 'The Altruists.' Bankman-Fried reportedly answered most questions, though Boyle promised confidentiality. Former COO Constance Wang criticized the portrayal as inaccurate.
Summary: Nine hedge funds cut $5.4B in Bitcoin ETF holdings as arbitrage profits vanished, while sovereign funds like Mubadala bought. Galaxy notes sellers exited due to shrinking futures basis, not bearish sentiment.
Summary: Strategy shareholders voted 99.3% in favor of amending preferred stock terms to allow daily dividend accruals. STRC begins this new schedule on November 1, while other preferred stocks follow in January, aiming to dampen share volatility.