Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Kalshi Inc. recently submitted an application to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch a crude oil futures contract that expires only once every 10 years. The contract would trade 24 hours a day, five days a week, and is designed to address regulatory concerns while

According to ChainCatcher, Pump.fun announced stop-profit and stop-loss order features for EVM-chain trading today, expanding across Robinhood, BSC, Base, HyperEVM, Arc, and Ink networks. The feature previously launched on Solana in

Solana amplified a proposal from LI.FI Protocol calling for the establishment of 1:1 stablecoin payment flows on its network. The initiative aims to enhance payment solutions and transaction capabilities, responding to market demands for more efficient blockchain-based payment systems. This focus on

Ethereum retweeted content about Devcon 8, an annual conference for the Ethereum ecosystem set to take place in India. The retweet amplified community discussion around the upcoming event. Devcon serves as a platform for showcasing developments within the Ethereum network. Ethereum Price Remains

According to Grayscale's official announcement on October 21, the asset manager expanded its digital investment platform to allow eligible investors to exchange XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and seven other cryptocurrencies directly for shares in its funds, eliminating the need to convert tokens to cash fi

According to Odaily, Albuquerque's ban on cryptocurrency ATMs and counter-assisted crypto trading took effect on October 22, requiring operators to immediately cease operations and remove equipment by December 5. Violators face daily fines of $500, potential loss of business licenses, and possible b

Stellar announced a partnership with U.S. Bank to develop a stablecoin pilot on the Stellar blockchain network. Jamie Walker, Head of Digital Assets at U.S. Bank, and Denelle Dixon of Stellar discussed the initiative in a recent announcement. The collaboration aims to enhance digital financial

Chainlink (LINK) traded near $12.24 on October 22, despite reporting more than $15 billion in token value migrating to its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) during 2026 and expanding relationships with major financial institutions. The cryptocurrency has retreated from an October high nea

According to Stellar's official announcement, the blockchain platform partnered recently with U.S. Bank to discuss a stablecoin pilot initiative. Jamie Walker, Head of Digital Assets at U.S. Bank, and Denelle Dixon of Stellar led discussions on the bank's stablecoin pilot, emphasizing blockchain

According to Chainlink's October 21 quarterly report, over $15 billion in token value migrated to the company's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) during 2026, while LINK traded near $12.24 on October 22. The cryptocurrency retreated from an October high near $15.70, representing a

DefiLlama reported that weekly DeFi revenue has surged from approximately $80 million to over $300 million in the past four years. Excluding stablecoin issuers, this revenue has grown from under $10 million to over $120 million. This growth indicates robust interest in decentralized finance, with De

According to FinanceFeeds, SoFi Technologies launched SoFi Earn (SOFIE), an interest-bearing tokenized deposit offering 4.40% annual percentage yield and federal deposit insurance, on October 22. Each SOFIE unit corresponds to $1 in deposits and can be converted at a 1:1 ratio into SoFiUSD, the

Jupiter integrated trading functionality with Decrypt Media, enabling users to trade tokens directly within the platform. The integration allows users to swap tokens while reading articles, streamlining the experience by eliminating the need to navigate to external trading platforms. This

According to DefiLlama, weekly DeFi revenue surged to over $300 million from approximately $80 million over the past four years. Excluding stablecoin issuers, revenue grew from under $10 million to over $120 million during the same

Hedera announced a $15,000 bounty prize program for the ETHGlobal Mumbai hackathon starting November 5th. The initiative aims to engage builders and developers in creating innovative projects on the Hedera platform, with focus areas including tokenization and artificial intelligence. The

Komainu will sponsor the Dubai FinTech Summit on November 2-3, organized by DIFC. The event will gather banks, asset managers, regulators, and investors to discuss digital assets and tokenization. Komainu's sponsorship highlights its role in providing regulated custody and settlement

Circle's USDC Treasury minted 250 million USDC, according to blockchain monitoring service Whale Alert. USDC is a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar and issued by Circle, designed to provide a stable medium of exchange on blockchain networks. The USDC Treasury manages the stablecoin's supply and

According to an official announcement on Twitter, Hedera will offer $15,000 in bounty prizes during the ETHGlobal Mumbai hackathon, which kicks off on November 5th. The initiative aims to incentivize developers to create innovative projects on the Hedera platform, with a focus on tokenization and