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Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone recently joined U.S. lawmakers Dusty Johnson and Patrick Witt at the Money2020 conference to discuss the Clarity Act and digital asset policy. The dialogue focused on shaping regulatory frameworks for digital assets in the United States. The discussion represents the

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported on October 20 (local time) that US pending home sales for September declined 7.3% from the previous month, significantly missing market expectations of a 0.5% decrease. The drop was attributed to rapidly rising mortgage rates that deteriorated mark

The euro rebounded 0.18% to 1.12320 dollars against the U.S. dollar as of 9:57 AM Eastern Time on the 20th, according to Yonhap Infomax data from the New York foreign exchange market. The currency gained strength as French protests subsided following government crackdowns, though demonstrations

XRP exchange reserves have climbed to 11.81 billion tokens, reaching the 99th percentile of the past year, according to CryptoQuant data. As of October 20, XRP is trading near $1.30, with traders monitoring whether the $1.25 support level holds; a break below would bring $1.00 into focus. Elevated e

Amazon stocks closed at a record high of $284 on Aug. 3 but have since dropped more than 7%, prompting Morgan Stanley analysts to add the stock to their top picks list and raise their price target to $350 from $335 this week. The decline followed a post-earnings rally driven by CEO Andy Jassy's

CNV Argentina announced the upcoming implementation of Labor Assistance Funds at the Forbes Fintech Summit 2026. Roberto E. Silva, president of CNV Argentina, highlighted that the initiative aims to provide employers with tools to better manage their labor obligations while channeling resources

Goldman Sachs upgraded its tactical stock investment view to overweight on the 20th, citing its proprietary risk appetite indicator turning negative for the first time since March. The investment bank stated this contrarian signal suggests now is an opportune time to buy stocks despite recent

Sovcombank, Russia's ninth-largest bank by assets, announced on February 5, 2026, that it had become the country's first financial institution to offer Bitcoin-backed loans to individuals and legal entities that lawfully own digital assets. The move follows a pilot program by state-owned Sberbank, which launched the first similar product for Intelion Data, a mining company, in late December. Russian banks are showing growing interest in Bitcoin-backed lending as mining companies and businesses h

Hedera announced the winners of its Scaffold HBAR Template Bounty program, awarding five teams $2,000 each for innovative template projects. The initiative recognizes templates for multisig governance, limit orders, liquidation checks, recurring buys, and prediction markets. The bounty program

FRONT cryptocurrency experienced a 45.82% decline within a 30-minute span, dropping from $0.017618 to $0.009546. The sharp price movement occurred amid broader macroeconomic factors including fluctuating interest rates and dollar strength, alongside regulatory uncertainties affecting investor

PancakeSwap unveiled a dual investment feature allowing users to set limit orders for Bitcoin (BTC), Binance Coin (BNB), and Ethereum (ETH). The platform announced the feature via its Crypto Twitter account, enabling users to choose transaction prices and dates to add flexibility to trading

JupiterExchange activated its Q3 Active Staking Rewards (ASR), allowing users to claim and stake JUP tokens. The announcement was made by @JupiterExchange. The platform describes the launch as part of its commitment to enhancing user engagement through staking rewards programs. JupiterExchange is a

James Seyffart will co-host a special episode of Bloomberg's cryptocurrency show today from 12-1 PM ET, featuring guests Eric Jardine from Chainalysis and Sandy Kaul from FTDA. The episode highlights growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency as major players increasingly engage in the

PulsarMoneyApp announced that users can now fund their accounts with stablecoins through Arbitrum. The integration was highlighted by the Arbitrum Twitter handle. Users can utilize the promotional code ARBIT for welcome points. The announcement comes as stablecoins gain prominence in decentralized f

NEAR Protocol launched NEAR Business, a multisig treasury designed for crypto-native teams to manage capital and pay vendors across over 35 blockchains. The platform requires approval from designated signers for each transaction, aiming to enhance operational security and flexibility for teams manag

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are heading into the November 3 midterms with combined monthly trading volume that reached $53 billion in July, more than double the $26 billion recorded in May. The platforms have a longer runway to prepare compared to 2024, when election contracts became le

Filecoin adjusted its reward structure to emphasize acquiring and retaining paying customers, according to a tweet by @Filecoin. The change aims to enhance user engagement and network utility by tying network rewards to customer retention. Filecoin operates as a decentralized data storage network

USDG, a stablecoin operating on the Arbitrum network, has reached $44 million in total value locked (TVL) for lending on the Morpho platform. This milestone reflects growing demand for stablecoin solutions that provide liquidity and stability in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The

Senator Cynthia Lummis criticized Democrats for blocking debate on the Clarity Act, legislation designed to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges' token creation practices. Lummis stated Democrats are demanding a ban on exchanges creating tokens from thin air, a practice that contributed to the FTX

Stand With Crypto reported on Oct. 20 that more than 10,000 customer complaints were filed over the past 90 days regarding U.K. banks' restrictions on cryptocurrency transfers. The complaints targeted limits and outright bans imposed by multiple banks on crypto-related transactions. Lloyds,