Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Japan is discussing the incorporation of yen-backed stablecoins into government policy, according to a tweet from @cryptoquant_com. The initiative explores options for sending refunds directly to digital wallets to potentially improve transaction efficiency. This move aligns with global trends

Starknet tokenholders approved research into transitioning the network to an independent quantum-resistant Layer 1, with over 93.5% of voting power supporting the proposal. The vote authorizes preliminary research but not the final transition, which will undergo further governance scrutiny. A

SolanaMobile launched Seeker Connect, a feature that enables developers to integrate one-tap wallet connections into mobile applications and websites. The feature aims to simplify the wallet connection process for users within the Solana ecosystem. The announcement was shared by CryptoTwitter

According to Bubblemaps, Kimchi's actual profit from TRUMP trading is approximately $6 million, significantly lower than the previously circulated rumor of $40 million. The figure is based on on-chain tracking of Kimchi's wallet addresses and related transactions. The rumor has circulated

Italian police arrested 30 people and seized €21 million in a mafia crypto laundering operation, ANSA reported on Wednesday. The Guardia di Finanza operation, ordered by Milan's anti-mafia prosecutors, targeted suspects linked to the 'Ndrangheta and Camorra crime syndicates operating from a

Data from the Gate event market as of October 22, 2026, shows Juventus’ win probability priced at 67%, a draw at 21%, and a Rennes win at just 14%. These figures present a highly skewed distribution: Juventus’ implied probability is nearly five times Rennes’, while the draw probability sits toward the lower end of the “middle range” commonly seen in soccer matches. But event market probabilities are never predictions of match results. They represent the financial consensus reached by buyers and

GCEX launched over-the-counter options on Bitcoin and Ether for eligible professional and institutional clients. The service adds a derivatives product to the firm's digital asset and foreign exchange offerings. Clients request quotes through the GCEX OTC desk, with pricing sourced from Tier 1

RWA WEEK Singapore 2026 concluded on October 9 with a focus on institutional-scale infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization. The week's centerpiece, RWA SUMMIT, held at Marina One West Tower, drew over 1,200 attendees, more than 60 speakers, and 200+ investors. The shift in focus from

On October 9, RWA WEEK Singapore 2026 concluded with RWA SUMMIT at Marina One West Tower, drawing over 1,200 attendees, 60+ speakers, and 200+ investors. The event marked a clear transition in industry focus from exploratory discussions to practical infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization a

According to GCEX, the digital asset platform has launched over-the-counter options on Bitcoin and Ether for eligible professional and institutional clients. The service offers European-style options with monthly expiries and fiat settlement through the company's OTC desk, with quotes sourced from T

According to ChainCatcher, Cysic proposed a settlement with the attacker who unauthorized increased 10 million CYS tokens, requiring the return of 275.872 ETH (approximately 90% of confirmed earnings) to a Cysic Foundation address within 72 hours of the on-chain announcement. In exchange, the attack

Prosecutors in Tianjin have applied to confiscate 61,896 BTC and other assets linked to Zhimin Qian, and the Tianjin No. 2 Intermediate People's Court accepted the case on September 28, publishing a notice on October 13. The Bitcoin is worth about $5.1 billion at its current price of

Kim Byoung-hwan, chairman of South Korea's Financial Services Commission, stated on October 22 that he agrees with allowing virtual asset exchanges to enter the tokenized securities market. Kim made the remarks during a parliamentary audit by the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee

The Czech National Bank (ČNB) issued a warning regarding fraud risks associated with licensed entities operating in the cryptocurrency market. The warning emphasized that despite licensing requirements, fraud risks persist for investors. The alert followed public feedback and the bank's oversight in

According to a court notice reported by The Paper, China's Tianjin prosecutors have applied to confiscate 61,896 BTC and other digital assets linked to Zhimin Qian, and the Tianjin No. 2 Intermediate People's Court accepted the case on September 28, with a notice published on October 13. The

According to a security alert by SlowMist reported by ChainCatcher, the NEM token suffered an attack on October 22, resulting in losses of approximately $821,920. The vulnerability stems from NemTokenV2 counting tokens transferred into its liquidity pool (LP) as sell volume without validating swap s

According to The Defiant, Base's active address count hit 629,142 on Oct 21, up 82.5% from the previous level and marking a 30-day high. Transaction volume and user fees on the Ethereum Layer 2 network rose in

Janus Henderson, a global asset manager with $500 billion in assets under management, has integrated blockchain technology into its operations through its AAA CLO fund, known as JAAA, which operates on the Centrifuge platform. The firm developed this blockchain strategy over eight years, driven by g

Arbitrum announced its upcoming Founder House event through a tweet amplified by Pendle. The announcement generated community engagement with 170 likes and 29 retweets. The event aims to connect key figures in the decentralized finance space for collaboration and innovation discussions.