The latest in digital assets, markets and regulation.
SEC's Small Business Advisory Committee meets Oct. 27, 2026, to discuss IPO modernization and Regulation Crowdfunding reforms. The session aims to boost public listings and expand early-stage capital access through potential policy changes.
Russia’s Central Bank added Sberbank to its register of authorized digital currency exchanges, joining eight other institutions like VTB. This follows Sberbank’s recent approval for bitcoin custody under new laws effective September 1. The bank plans to launch its crypto wallet in December, aligning with the Moscow Exchange’s debut of crypto trading.
Over 400 scientists, including Geoffrey Hinton, urge AI labs to airgap cyber-capable models following summer breaches. They propose an international body to set containment standards and log failures, challenging current voluntary industry practices.
Polygon Labs completed its Coinme acquisition, gaining 37 money transmitter licenses and FINCEN registration for US stablecoin payments. The deal, part of a $250 million strategy including Sequence, enables regulated dollar-to-digital-asset conversions across 48 states.
VanEck Digital Assets withdrew its application for a Lido staked Ether ETF, citing no intention to distribute shares. The firm filed the initial S-1 in October 2025 but offered no explanation for the reversal or future plans.
Strategy bought 250 BTC for $21.5 million last week, marking four straight weeks of accumulation, while also repurchasing $192.4 million in preferred stock.
Bitcoin fell 2.2% to below $84,254 as Ukraine-Russia energy conflicts and Strait of Hormuz incidents drove oil prices to one-month highs ahead of US inflation data.
Ripple-backed Evernorth listed on Nasdaq with a $677 million XRP treasury, far below its $1 billion target, after 80% of SPAC shareholders redeemed their stakes.
Tempo reports that a proposed FASB rule allowing stablecoins to be classified as cash equivalents could drive corporate adoption, provided companies hold direct redemption rights with issuers.
DeFi Development Corp increased its SOL treasury to 2.58 million tokens while its CHAD preferred stock hit record highs, though its market cap remains below its asset value.
Bitcoin fell 2% to trade near $82,423, defying historical 'Uptober' gains, though analysts cite a 365-day moving average crossover as a potential exit from the bear market.
SWI Group raised $900 million to expand AI data centers, integrating former FTX mining asset Genesis Digital Assets into its network across Europe and the US.