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Revolut, a UK-based financial technology company, received a cryptocurrency services license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) on Monday. The GFSC granted a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Provider license to Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited, a newly established

Apple's iPhone Duo preorders opened this past Friday with delivery dates extending to Jan. 25 for certain configurations, more than three months away, according to checks of Apple's website as of Monday morning. Morgan Stanley reported late Friday that the global 14-week average preorder lead time s

Crypto lending vault deposits reached $10 billion, up roughly 150% from approximately $4 billion at the beginning of 2025, as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and European regulators examine how existing financial rules apply to vault structures, the Financial Times reported on

Senator Cynthia Lummis criticized Democrats for voting against a provision in the Clarity Act that would require digital commodity exchanges to file certified annual financial statements with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The provision aims to enhance investor protections in the c

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a legal brief on Oct. 19 arguing CME lacks standing to challenge Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual futures approval. CME initiated the lawsuit following the CFTC's May approval of the prediction-market platform's cryptocurrency product, contending the

Stablecoins now account for 44% of the Canadian dollar crypto order book volume as of June 2026, according to Chainalysis. This represents a significant increase from 30% a year earlier, surpassing store of value assets which stand at 29%. The shift reflects traders and investors seeking stability a

The US Department of Homeland Security ordered federal civilian agencies to remove products made by Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek on Oct. 19, according to a Cointelegraph report citing Reuters. The directive stems from security concerns that sensitive information could be

All three major U.S. stock indexes traded higher on October 20. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.36% from the previous session to 26,495.49, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.01% to 52,008.74 and the S&P 500 increased 0.58% to 7,703.60. FAQ What were the closing values for US stocks on O

A Bitcoin wallet address that had remained dormant since Sept. 11, 2013, moved 411.45 BTC, worth approximately $33.4 million, on Sunday, marking its first outgoing transfer ever, according to Galaxy Research. The coins, which originally cost about $54,000 when Bitcoin traded near $130, were sent to

1inch stated in a recent tweet that decentralized finance and tokenization will merge into mainstream finance. The decentralized exchange aggregator emphasized a shift toward on-chain financial solutions. 1inch previously reported routing $7 billion in real-world asset volume, though its current tra

Ripple marked over 10 years of development on the XRP Ledger, highlighting collaboration with thousands of contributors. The milestone emphasizes the project's community-driven approach to blockchain technology. The XRP Ledger serves as a decentralized platform facilitating fast and cost-effective c

Gitcoin (GTC) surged 10.05% in one hour, reaching $0.33446 as altcoin trading activity intensified. The price movement occurred against a backdrop of mixed signals in the broader crypto market, reflecting fluctuating trader sentiment. Trading volume reached approximately $16.83 million in the 24-hou

Amazon raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $220 billion in July, driving its trailing-12-month free cash flow into negative territory at negative $7.6 billion despite surging demand for Amazon Web Services (AWS). The increase from approximately $200 billion reflects rising memory-chip

Bitcoin holders using Morpho's Base platform have pushed borrowing levels to a record $1.6 billion, according to Delphi Digital. This figure represents a 55% increase from the previous year, with Coinbase customers accounting for over $1.4 billion in outstanding loans as of September. The surge

J.P. Morgan Asset Management projects a traditional 60/40 stock-bond portfolio will deliver 7% average annual returns over the next 10 to 15 years. Walter Bloomberg reported on Oct. 19 that the firm's long-term capital market assumptions forecast this return based on allocating 60% to stocks

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported on the 19th local time that the October Housing Market Index (HMI) fell 3 points month-over-month to 29, marking the lowest level since June 2012 and missing the market expectation of 32. The decline reflects continued deterioration in US

Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, said on October 19 that U.S. inflation has shown renewed strength after cooling for several months. The U.S. consumer price index rose 0.6% in September from the previous month, while core CPI increased 0.3% over the same

Lifi Protocol announced support for Ondo's tokenized stocks and ETFs on the Solana blockchain, enabling access across more than 1,000 apps and wallets. The integration aims to enhance accessibility to traditional financial assets within the blockchain ecosystem. Solana positions itself as a

The US Congress is weighing legislation to reduce penalties for taxpayers who voluntarily disclose tax violations related to digital assets. Cointelegraph reported on October 19 that the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act, H.R.10357, includes a provision to introduce a voluntary disclosure program for

US Stock Market News shows that U.S. stock exchanges are preparing to extend trading to 23 hours a day, five days a week on December 6, creating new opportunities for investors while requiring financial firms to adapt their technology, risk controls and overnight operations. The Securities and