Digital Asset Treasuries
Crypto
Bitwise seeks approval for first spot XRP ETF despite regulatory uncertainty
Market observers are uncertain if the SEC would approve additional crypto-focused ETFs soon.
Adoption
Franklin Templeton adds Aptos to tokenized Treasuries fund
Aptos APT token is down by around 3% despite news of Franklin Templeton expansion.
Technology
Telegram CEO confirms sharing criminals’ IP addresses with authorities since 2018
Telegram clarifies data-sharing policy amid rising legal requests.
Tokenization
Australian police seize $6.4 million in crypto after ‘deciphering’ wallet seed phrase
Blockchain security experts said real-time monitoring of crypto wallets could further prevent criminals from hiding their funds.
Crypto
Crypto now important to 49% of US voters across both parties
US voters are divided on who should regulate the emerging industry among the federal agencies.
Exchanges
Monero declines 5%, Kraken discontinues support in EEA amid regulatory demands
Following the news, Monero's XMR declined by more than 5% during the reporting period.
Crypto
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy lifts stock by 443%, targets 1,000 BTC
Metaplanet purchased more than 100 BTC to bolster its holdings to over 500 BTC.
Hacks
Crypto losses from hacks, scams soar to $750 million in Q3 – CertiK
Ethereum and Bitcoin blockchain networks were increasingly targeted by malicious actors duing the period.
Stablecoins
BitGo to provide custodial services for Cardano-based USDA stablecoin
Cardano has struggled to get a share of the stablecoin market despite the network's importance to the industry.
Tokenization
EigenLayer’s native token debut sees high stakes activity from crypto whales
The digital asset has a fully diluted valuation of $6.5 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.
People
Vitalik Buterin defends Polymarket’s controversial Hezbollah prediction markets
Buterin warned against situations where market acts as a primary incentive for harmful actions.
Regulation
UAE regulatory approval bolsters Ripple’s quest to rival SWIFT in cross-border payments
Ripple's approval by Dubai Financial Services Authority enhances its global reach and bolsters its businesses.