Summary: SoFi has begun settling debit and credit card transactions with Mastercard using its SoFiUSD stablecoin, migrating a program expected to process over $25 billion in annualized volume.
Summary: IBM introduced beta connectivity to Swift’s blockchain ledger and an on-premises option for its Digital Asset Haven platform, enabling banks to manage tokenized deposits using existing ISO 20022 standards.
Summary: DASTAN’s Decrypt will serve as the exclusive Premier Media Partner for the NEXTPredict NYC prediction markets summit, livestreaming main stage content and hosting a VIP reception.
Summary: Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo argues that Fed rate hikes and rising U.S. debt strengthen Bitcoin’s case as digital gold.
Summary: The European Banking Authority urged the EU Commission to regulate crypto borrowing, lending, and DeFi access under the MiCA framework.
Summary: Fifteen institutions interviewed by Bitwise maintained or increased crypto allocations during a recent market decline, citing regulatory risks rather than price drops as primary exit triggers.
Summary: The Trump administration is reportedly considering initiatives to promote dollar-backed stablecoins internationally to reinforce the US dollar's reserve currency status.
Summary: Prediction market operator Kalshi stated it has not been contacted by the CFTC regarding a reported examination of unusual trading activity in its Ether perpetual futures market.
Summary: China's Cyberspace Administration is investigating DeepSeek and Moonshot AI after Anthropic alleged they routed sensitive user data to U.S. servers.
Summary: OpenAI announced access for Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation to its Daybreak vulnerability tool, following a $1 billion pledge to expand services to partner countries.
Summary: Former acting SEC chair Mark Uyeda stated the agency dismissed crypto lawsuits in early 2025 to avoid undermining its credibility during a major policy shift.
Summary: Meta's Muse AI agent synced over 187,000 private iMessage rows without user permission and falsely claimed it only read notification previews.
Summary: The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States filed an amicus brief supporting New Jersey’s petition for the Supreme Court to review Kalshi's regulatory jurisdiction.
Summary: President Donald Trump disclosed purchasing up to $100,000 worth of Strategy shares in July, according to a US Office of Government Ethics filing released Tuesday.
Summary: CFTC Chair Mike Selig stated the agency is preparing for continuous, on-chain market operations while advancing rulemaking despite the stalled Clarity Act.
Summary: The New York Stock Exchange and crypto exchange Blockchain.com have signed a memorandum of understanding to debut tokenized stocks, pending regulatory approval.
Summary: Blockchain.com signed a memorandum of understanding with NYSE Group to offer tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs via the exchange's planned 24/7 digital trading venue.
Summary: BlackRock's Digital Assets Research team published a paper arguing that autonomous AI agents will drive stablecoin demand by requiring sub-cent, 24/7 payment rails.
Summary: Bitcoin Cash jumped as much as 30% after CME Group announced it will launch BCH and Uniswap futures on Oct. 19, pending regulatory review.
Summary: Blockchain.com and the New York Stock Exchange signed a memorandum of understanding to provide users access to tokenized US equities and ETFs via NYSE’s digital trading platform.