Nasdaq CEO Says Tokenization Could Free Tens of Billions in Capital
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman says tokenization could free tens of billions in collateral as institutions build infrastructure for always-on markets.
ESMA Sets Three-Month Exit Deadline for Non-Compliant Stablecoins
EU crypto platforms must block new exposure to non-compliant stablecoins, with existing holdings to be resolved by January 8 under ESMA’s guidance.
Netflix Releases The Altruists Trailer for FTX Collapse Series
Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle star in Netflix’s eight-episode FTX drama The Altruists, with all episodes arriving November 19.
Samsung Wallet Sets USDC Launch for 82M US Galaxy Devices
Samsung Wallet will add USDC transfers in late October, with Bastion infrastructure, Coinbase Prime custody and bank payouts in more than 60 countries.
Tether and Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Explore Tenge Stablecoin
Tether, Kazakhstan’s central bank and Alatau City Authority will study a tenge stablecoin and prepare an asset-tokenization pilot, potentially using Hadron.
Hyperliquid Labs’ Singapore Base Raises MAS Oversight Questions
Hyperliquid Labs’ Singapore base is separate from the blockchain’s regulatory status, as FT reporting examines MAS oversight and Bloomberg adds perpetual prices.
Polygon’s Shutdown Joke Draws Backlash as Nailwal Clarifies Intent
Polygon says it is not shutting down after a mock closure notice drew backlash. Nailwal says the joke targeted its critics, rather than Abstract's team.
Fairshake Backs 32 House Incumbents as Crypto Bill Stalls
Fairshake’s crypto PAC network will support 19 Republicans and 13 Democrats, with at least $6 million committed to six House races as the CLARITY Act remains…
CFTC Opens Crypto Exchange Rulemaking, but Spot-Market Gap Remains
The CFTC has opened a consultation on CTX and CAM, seeking an optional federal framework for eligible crypto exchanges while leaving a broader spot-market mandate to…
US Treasury Drops FinCEN Wallet and Crypto Mixer Proposals
FinCEN is withdrawing two long-pending crypto reporting proposals, citing concerns about lawful privacy and compliance burdens while retaining illicit-finance oversight.