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BlackRock filed for its third Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF, which uses options to limit downside risk while capping gains. The proposal highlights BlackRock's expansion into structured crypto products, though it continues to avoid launching spot ETFs for altcoins like Solana or XRP.
ECB Executive Board member Frank Elderson argues that regulatory simplification must not compromise banking resilience. He identifies market fragmentation as the main barrier to European competitiveness and proposes raising the small-bank threshold to €10 billion. Elderson also warns of AI-driven cyber risks and non-bank interconnections.
XRP Ledger developers added a second amendment to fix the new lending protocol before it goes live. The patch addresses flaws in the original code while it awaits validator approval, ensuring the feature launches securely rather than requiring post-deployment repairs.
Anthropic commits 5% of shares to a Public Benefit Fund before its IPO, totaling ~20% with other pledges. Elon Musk counters by promising SpaceX shares to all U.S. children, citing direct distribution over fund structures.
SkyAI sold its entire Solana treasury and launched a $201.3 million tender offer to repurchase shares and warrants. The company holds $223.8 million in cash post-liquidation, reversing its prior crypto accumulation strategy while continuing to develop an AI-driven financial platform on Solana.
Mastercard launched Stablecoin Security at Money20/20 USA, combining payment data with blockchain analytics to flag fraud and sanctions risks before onchain transfers. Partnering with Borderless.xyz and Keyrails, the tool aims to ease bank adoption amid slowing stablecoin supply growth but rising transaction volumes.
The SEC closes public comments on its 'Regulation Crypto Assets' proposal after Congress failed to pass crypto legislation. Approximately 140 submissions addressed safe harbors and disclosure rules, with industry figures like Anthony Scaramucci expressing support despite concerns about regulatory durability and agency staffing shortages.
Kingma, Bollen, and van der Linden map financial power in "The Waterworks of Money," revealing how bank-created money drives inequality. The project examines bitcoin's dual role as an institutional asset and potential challenger to traditional payment systems in Europe.
The SEC will hold a public roundtable on November 9, 2026, to discuss machine-understandable data and Super Intelligence. Chief Economist Joshua White emphasized gathering market feedback to inform how the Commission can better facilitate SI while addressing associated risks and costs.
DHS ordered civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek and related third-party services from IT systems, citing risks of sensitive data transfer to China. The ban prohibits new purchases and follows earlier restrictions by the Navy and several states, amid broader federal scrutiny of Chinese tech.
Revolut obtained a Distributed Ledger Technology license from Gibraltar's regulator via a new subsidiary. This approval supports global crypto expansion beyond the UK and EEA, following recent regulatory progress in Dubai and the US.
Super League shareholders approved a deal giving Metaplanet a 93.7% stake via 2,100 BTC and $2.5M cash. The rebranded Superplanet will list on Nasdaq under SUPA, focusing on Bitcoin accumulation funded by preferred shares rather than debt.