Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Launches on Sepolia Testnet
Summary: Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade went live on the Sepolia testnet, introducing enshrined proposer-builder separation and block-level access lists to enhance layer-1 scaling.
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ECB Details Digital Euro Strategy and Tokenisation Infrastructure
Summary: The ECB outlined a comprehensive strategy for the digital euro and tokenised finance, aiming to preserve monetary sovereignty while supporting private sector innovation.
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ECB shifts to risk-based supervision with tiered remediation framework
Summary: The ECB is implementing a tiered supervisory approach to prioritize material risks, reducing the stock of outstanding measures by focusing on timely remediation and simplifying processes for low-severity findings.
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Rep. Davis Bill Proposes $10K Fine for Candidates Trading Own Races
Summary: Rep. Don Davis introduced legislation barring federal candidates from trading prediction market contracts on their own races, imposing civil fines and granting platforms immunity.
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CFTC Proposes Federal Licensing Framework for Crypto Exchanges
Summary: The CFTC published a plan to regulate crypto exchanges through Regulation CTX and CAM, seeking public input on federal licensing.
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Polymarket Launches Protocol V2 to Overhaul Smart Contracts
Summary: Polymarket began rolling out Protocol V2 on Monday, introducing a new smart contract system designed to support different market types through a single exchange.
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Paxos USDG Stablecoin Launches on Arbitrum With $3B Circulation
Summary: Paxos issued its Global Dollar stablecoin natively on Arbitrum One, integrating with major DeFi protocols and proposing a 100 million ARB incentive program.
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Cuomo Warns US Crypto Rules Face Political Risk After Midterms
Summary: Former Governor Andrew Cuomo argues that SEC and CFTC crypto regulations lack durability without congressional legislation, risking reversal if Democrats gain control of Congress.
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Old Major Market Retains 100% of Bitcoin Payments Across 48 States
Summary: Indianapolis-based Old Major Market now retains all received bitcoin on its balance sheet, shifting from immediate liquidation to long-term holding.
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Adam Iza Sentenced to 78 Months for Hiring Deputies, Meta Fraud
Summary: Adam Iza received a concurrent 78-month sentence for abusing law enforcement and stealing $37 million from Meta, adding to his existing 15-year term.
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Solana Foundation Launches Open-Source DvP to Cut Settlement Times
Summary: The Solana Foundation released an open-source delivery-versus-payment program designed to reduce securities settlement times from days to seconds.
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Binance BTC Outflows Hit Highest Since Mid-2023 as Whales Deposit Stablecoins
Summary: CryptoQuant data reveals Binance net BTC outflows reached 23,137 in late September, while whale stablecoin inflows rose 40% over six weeks.
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Goldman Sachs Forecasts High Diesel Prices Through 2027 Amid Refining Constraints
Summary: Goldman Sachs projects diesel crack spreads will average above $40 per barrel in 2027, driven by constrained refining capacity and inventory rebuilding needs.
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US Bitcoin ETFs Lose $89.9M as BTC Trades 32% Below ATH
Summary: US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $89.9 million in outflows on Monday, reversing prior inflows as the underlying asset traded near $86,000.
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EEZ Tests Atomic L1-to-L2 Transaction on Ethereum
Summary: The Ethereum Economic Zone tested an atomic transaction linking mainnet and a layer-2 network, marking a step toward bridge-free interoperability.
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ECB’s Lane: AI and Energy Shock Drive Mixed Growth Outlook
Summary: Philip R. Lane highlights AI-driven trade strength and energy price volatility as key factors influencing ECB monetary policy decisions.
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Better Markets Criticizes CFTC Retail Crypto Framework as Inadequate
Summary: Advocacy group Better Markets argues the CFTC lacks an investor protection mandate, making it unsuitable to regulate retail crypto transactions compared to the SEC.
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Rain files for US trust bank charter amid OCC lawsuit over crypto approvals
Summary: Stablecoin infrastructure provider Rain applied to the OCC for a New York-based national trust bank, joining Modern Treasury in seeking charters despite community bank opposition.
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Solana Launches Institutional Settlement Standard With J.P. Morgan Input
Summary: The Solana Foundation released an open-source delivery-versus-payment escrow program, incorporating design input from J.P. Morgan to enable atomic on-chain settlement.
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Strive Buys $169M in Bitcoin, Largest Purchase Since June
Summary: Strive purchased 2,000 Bitcoin for approximately $169 million between Sept. 28 and Oct. 2, marking its largest acquisition since early June.
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