Crypto Finance Boosted by $3M Nextblock Bet
Luxembourg VC Nextblock invests $3M in Soda Labs for programmable privacy tech on blockchains, aiming to enhance institutional security and confidentiality. #Update #Crypto
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
BNY Expands Crypto Custody Under MiCA
BNY Mellon expands its Digital Asset Custody platform to institutional clients in the EU under MiCA, enhancing regulated crypto asset services. #Update #Crypto
Laptop Price Crashes 99 Hunter Biden Reacts
Hunter Biden blames market makers for LAPTOP’s 99% crash; onchain investigator confirms some findings but notes unresolved wallet activity. LAPTOP trades at $0.075, down 99.96% from peak. #Update #Crypto
NFL Backs States in Kalshi Battle
The NFL filed an amicus brief supporting New Jersey’s Supreme Court bid to regulate Kalshi’s sports contracts under state gambling laws, challenging a Third Circuit ruling. #Update #Legal
NFL Supports New Jersey in SCOTUS Petition
The NFL supports New Jersey’s Supreme Court petition regarding prediction markets, citing game integrity concerns and potential manipulation risks; Kalshi has until Nov. 9 to respond. #Update #Legal $BTC
Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Custody Singapore
Standard Chartered plans to launch crypto custody in Singapore by 2026, targeting institutional clients but pending regulatory approval and asset selection. #Update #Crypto
EU Regulator Bans Unauthorized Stablecoins in 3 Months
EU regulators mandate crypto firms to cease services for unauthorized stablecoins, allowing limited resolutions until Jan. 8, 2027. Platforms must follow national guidelines for client holdings. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Crypto Institutions Face Bunker Mode Challenge
As crypto holders debate moving funds due to potential AI or quantum threats, custody firms must prioritize system upgrades to avoid emergency migrations. #Update #Crypto
Cryptocurrency Profits Hit with 10% Tax
Greece proposes a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency profits, with annual gains up to €500 exempt. The bill is open for public consultation and expected in parliament by November. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Fidelity Advances Institutions Toward Tokenized Future
@Fidelity’s Matthew Horne reports a 41% rise in demand for tokenized assets, with over $1.2 billion moving onchain recently, signaling strong institutional interest in an onchain future. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Crypto Lending Surges Again Amid Risk Concerns
Crypto lending sees a 55% rise in total value locked to $56B after Q2’s downturn, but risks remain as protocols face vulnerabilities from interconnected systems. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
Crypto Gains Momentum in EU Anti-Corruption Push
Lawmakers in the European Parliament urge the European Commission to tackle corruption risks linked to crypto assets in its upcoming anti-corruption strategy, set for adoption by 2026. #Update #Legal $BTC $ETH
Mortgage Credit Opens to Offshore Investors
@NUVA introduces HOME, a platform for U.S. residential mortgage credit targeting offshore investors, with specific eligibility criteria and no lockup period for withdrawals. #Update #Crypto $USDC
PlayStation Exec Criticizes Sony’s Disc Ban
Sony plans to cease physical disc production for PlayStation games by 2028, sparking backlash and a petition with over 385,000 signatures. Former exec Shawn Layden criticizes the move. #Update #Gaming