Category: crypto

OKX is expanding its collateral mirroring program with Standard Chartered into the European Economic Area under the MiCA license. The service allows institutional clients to store digital assets with the bank while mirroring balances on OKX for trading. Despite regulatory issues in Malta and the Netherlands, OKX aims to provide a secure ecosystem for digital…

Singapore’s MAS has introduced the BLOOM initiative to enhance digital asset settlement and improve global financial systems. The initiative focuses on tokenized bank liabilities and stablecoins, aiming to streamline settlement systems and improve compliance checks. MAS is collaborating with major financial institutions to drive adoption and innovation in the industry.

Institutional demand for Ethereum remains strong despite the asset’s price showing signs of stagnation. Ethereum ETFs received $170 million in net inflows on Oct. 15, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. Technical indicators suggest Ethereum may consolidate until a new catalyst emerges, with key resistance levels at $4,292 and $4,452.

Lumera Protocol introduced Cascade, a decentralized storage module for AI data. It ensures redundancy by storing data across SuperNodes. The project also launched Lumera Hub, a dashboard for accessing its ecosystem. Cascade allows users to pay once and store data forever, making it a novel solution for data storage on the blockchain.

U.S. stocks rose slightly due to positive earnings reports, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s strong performance boosting investor confidence. Gold prices continued to increase, while Bitcoin remained stable around $111,000. President Trump’s comments on the U.S.-China trade war and government shutdown added to market uncertainty.

YZi Labs has invested in Temple Digital Group to develop Canton Network’s trading platform. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between compliant infrastructure and active trading environments for tokenized assets. The investment of $5 million in a seed round will fund the development of new product lines and expand engineering and compliance divisions.

Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division has invested $50 million in Jito to support the Solana staking protocol’s ecosystem. Jito, a liquid staking protocol, will use the investment to optimize staking rewards and network security. The platform has seen significant growth and resilience, maintaining stability during market crashes.

Visa’s report reveals that stablecoins are now being used in the credit market, with $670 billion in loans issued since 2020. DeFi platforms issued 427,000 loans in August alone, totaling $14.8 billion in outstanding loans. Huma Finance is highlighted for its success in on-chain lending for cross-border payments.

MoonPay has launched MoonPay Commerce, a merchant-focused platform that allows businesses to accept digital asset revenue at scale. The platform supports features like crypto checkouts, deposits, and subscriptions, with integrations like Solana Pay on Shopify. Businesses can settle in digital assets or fiat currencies and customize payment experiences. MoonPay aims to simplify crypto transactions for…

Ripple has acquired treasury management platform GTreasury for $1 billion, marking its third acquisition in 2025. The deal aims to improve treasury and finance platforms by offering instant payments, unlocking trapped capital, and expanding growth opportunities. This acquisition will allow treasurers to manage liquidity, payments, and risk more effectively.