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According to CoinDesk, SEC Chair Paul Atkins approved a rule change proposed by Cboe Global Markets on October 13, allowing the listing of binary options tied to key performance indicators of 23 U.S. publicly traded companies. Crypto-related metrics include Coinbase (COIN) trading volume, Robinhood (HOOD) customer count and revenue, and Mara Holdings (MARA) bitcoin production. The contracts are cash-settled European-style options exercisable only at expiration, with settlement data sourced from

According to XRP Insights, exchange-attributed wallets accumulated 83.94 million XRP between October 12 and October 15, raising questions about potential selling pressure. Data from 699 tracked addresses across 24 cryptocurrency exchanges showed consecutive daily increases, with the largest occurring on October 14 at 35.21 million XRP. The increase lifted tracked exchange holdings from approximately 21.97 billion to 22.06 billion tokens. Binance-attributed wallets added 54.61 million XRP over th

According to Ripple's announcement, on October 15, Ripple launched Ripple Prime, offering 24/7 institutional trading in perpetual swaps across 100+ real-world asset markets including equities, stock indexes, exchange-traded funds, metals, energy and foreign exchange. Virtu Financial is among the institutional firms already trading the newly supported instruments, with clients able to access perpetual swaps referencing futures contracts listed on Hyperliquid. Ripple's USD stablecoin RLUSD can be

Bitget launched its Open Custody Network on October 16, allowing institutions to access the exchange's trading and liquidity infrastructure while maintaining third-party custody arrangements of their choice. The network integrates six custody and settlement partners: Copper, Fireblocks, Cactus Custody, Bitfire, OSL, and Sygnum. Eligible institutions can trade spot, spot margin, and futures markets through off-exchange settlement models tailored to their compliance requirements and operational fr

According to Reuters, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire announced plans on October 16 to expand into approximately 40 emerging and developing countries across Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. The expansion is supported by Circle's $400 million acquisition of Tazapay and a $100 million strategic investment from Binance. As of Q2 2026, USDC circulation reached $73.3 billion, representing a 19% year-over-year increase. Allaire noted that blockchain technology is transitioning fro

According to Foresight News, the Tokenized Asset Coalition (TAC) launched the Global Access Protocol (GAP), a framework enabling composability for tokenized securities in DeFi. The protocol was developed over one year with the Digital Securities Initiative and followed discussions with the U.S. SEC, CFTC, and Treasury Department. TAC simultaneously announced 12 new members, including OpenZeppelin, Euler, and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. Additional details will be disclosed next week.

According to Base's official X account, Base tweeted about Pendle on October 16, 2026, stating "Pendle looking good here." The tweet received 7 likes. Pendle is a decentralized finance protocol focused on tokenizing future yield from crypto assets.

According to Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett, risk-averse sentiment is expected to dominate markets in coming weeks as investors navigate rising rates, the U.S. midterm elections, and artificial intelligence volatility. Real yields have climbed to 3% amid broad global bond selloffs, while energy price gains and persistent inflation have fueled investor concerns. Hartnett's team anticipates the Federal Reserve will raise rates in October to restore credibility, given inflation has exc

According to sources, Russia conducted over 400 attacks on Naftogaz facilities in 2026, more than double the number from the previous year.

According to PANews, OKX Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique announced today (October 16) that he will step down after nearly seven years with the exchange to focus on family and personal matters. He thanked OKX founder Xu Mingxing and colleagues for their support.

According to its announcement, Weihai Guang (01066) will distribute a mid-year dividend of HK$0.0996 per share on November 20, 2026, for the six months ended June 30, 2026.

According to CCTV News, Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council Standing Committee meeting on October 16, emphasizing that artificial intelligence is a critical variable affecting future development. The meeting highlighted China's advantages in industrial system completeness, abundant application scenarios, and strong engineering capabilities, while stressing the importance of using real-world applications to drive technological innovation and further deepening the "AI Plus" initiative.

According to Mastercard's official announcement, on October 16, Mastercard and BVNK launched the Mastercard Global Money Platform, integrating fiat and stablecoin payments through a single API. The platform enables banks, fintech companies, and enterprises to embed multi-currency accounts, real-time exchange, stablecoin-linked cards, and local bank payments via Mastercard Move into their products. Stablecoin balances can be spent at hundreds of millions of Mastercard merchant locations across 13

According to Reuters, three senior Russian officials—Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, and First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov—joined the board of payment company A7 this week. A7, established by state-owned PSB bank in 2024, facilitates cross-border settlements for Russian enterprises using the ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5. The token, launched in 2025, has accumulated approximately $140 billion in trading volume, according to PSB estimates. A7's role has e

According to a China Securities Regulatory Commission announcement on October 16, Hexin Intelligentized Robot Co., Ltd. received approval for its Hong Kong IPO. The company plans to issue no more than 49.48 million shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Additionally, 37 domestic shareholders plan to convert 243.8 million domestic unlisted shares into Hong Kong-listed shares, completing the full circulation transition.

According to CNBC, Nike announced on October 1 that it will establish a global campus in Bengaluru, India, as part of its long-term growth strategy. The facility, expected to open within the next few years, will span corporate roles across Nike, Jordan Brand, and Converse. CEO Elliott Hill described the investment as a "long-term investment" to position Nike for success, citing India's growing market opportunity and strong talent access. The expansion comes as Nike faces significant challenges i

According to FinanceFeeds, Movantis has selected Integral's FX technology to extend liquidity services for institutional clients across Latin America. The integration adds Integral FX's pricing engine, liquidity aggregation, risk management and distribution capabilities to Movantis' payments and financial rails. Movantis processes over $60 billion in annual value and over 200 million transactions. The platform will offer three distribution routes: an institutional trading platform, direct-to-cli

According to Elliptic, the blockchain analytics firm tracked over 60 suspected attacks linked to the DPRK against the cryptocurrency ecosystem in 2026. The Bitget exploit has pushed the year's estimated total losses beyond $1 billion. Elliptic disclosed the findings in a recent social media post, highlighting escalating security threats targeting major crypto platforms.

According to Rappler, Ayala chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala on October 15 raised concerns about whether the Philippines possesses the talent, infrastructure, energy, regulatory environment, and institutional stability necessary to attract long-term foreign investment. Speaking at the Makati Business Club's 45th anniversary event, he called for an "honest conversation" among business leaders and government partners on the matter, emphasizing that companies must cooperate on shared concerns

According to its announcement, Nanchang Strong Holdings (02680) reported mid-term losses of HK$4.8 million to HK$5.9 million for the six months ended August 31, 2026, a reversal from a profit of HK$18.3 million in the same period last year. The company attributed the swing primarily to fair value losses on financial assets. The group recorded a net realized and unrealized loss of approximately HK$0.9 million on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss in the current period, compared