Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

According to the Birmingham Mail, the UK is implementing automatic crypto tax reporting across 52 jurisdictions starting in 2026 as part of the Common Reporting Standard (CARF). An additional 15 jurisdictions, including Singapore, Switzerland, and Gibraltar, are expected to join by 2028. The

According to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), crypto-asset service providers in the EU must exit their non-compliant stablecoin exposure by January 8, 2027. Only licensed firms may provide limited services such as liquidation and withdrawals during this wind-down period.

Mysten Labs' Hashi Bitcoin finance network will begin a phased rollout in October, the Sui Foundation announced Thursday. The network secured more than $500 million in capital commitments from its launch partners. Hashi uses Bitcoin as collateral in Sui applications by minting hBTC on Sui against

RAFA Protocol, an AI-based fund management protocol, launched its on-chain fund management service on the Base network on October 8, according to a Cointelegraph report. The service records fund holdings, transaction history, fees, and performance on the blockchain to enable real-time investor

CertiK introduced a new brand identity at TOKEN2049 Singapore, positioning itself as 'The Trust Layer for Digital Value.' Chief Business Officer Jason Jiang presented the update, which signals the company's expansion beyond smart contract auditing into services for financial institutions,

Tempo led stablecoin market cap growth with a $519.1 million increase over the past 30 days, according to Token Terminal. The surge reflects growing demand for stablecoin solutions as users seek stability in the volatile crypto landscape. Tempo is incubated by Stripe and Paradigm and operates as a l

According to MetaversePost, CertiK announced a brand upgrade at TOKEN2049 Singapore on October 8, repositioning itself as "The Trust Layer for Digital Value" and broadening its reach from smart contract auditing to serve financial institutions and regulators. Chief Business Officer Jason Jiang

The Securities and Futures Commission reported on October 8 that virtual-asset trading fee income at Hong Kong securities firms totaled HK$99.3 million in the first half, down HK$15.5 million or 13.5% from HK$114.8 million in the second half of last year. The decline occurred despite broader securit

According to Token Terminal, Tempo's market cap surged by $519.1 million over the past 30 days, emerging as a leader in stablecoin market growth. Arc followed closely with a $509.2 million increase. Both projects operate as layer-one blockchain solutions focused on stablecoin finance. Tempo is

Sberbank and Moscow Exchange are preparing to launch cryptocurrency trading on December 1, 2026. Both projects are currently being tested and depend on regulations from the Bank of Russia. Sberbank will enable retail and corporate clients to buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT through all of its apps, while Moscow Exchange will launch cryptocurrency trading through a partner digital depository. Both launches are based on the law “On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights,” which took effect

BNB Chain's tokenized stocks market cap increased by $106.2 million over the past week. The growth was highlighted by crypto commentator @tokenterminal and follows similar increases in X Layer and Solana. The expansion reflects growing investor interest in digital assets and indicates a broader

Tangem, a Switzerland-based crypto hardware company, has expanded its Tangem Pay service with a physical Visa card and a USDC cashback program for eligible purchases. The initial release is limited to 5,000 white cards issued in cardholders' names and delivered to provided addresses. The expansion a

Ethereum and BNB Chain are leading the tokenized fund market, which now exceeds $35 billion in total market capitalization according to Token Terminal. Ethereum has issued $16.8 billion in tokenized funds, establishing its dominance in this sector. The tokenized fund market has surged 1,028.8%

According to Token Terminal, the market cap of tokenized stocks on BNB Chain increased by $106.2 million over the past week. The growth reflects expanding investor interest in digital assets across blockchain platforms, as competitors including X Layer and Solana also reported significant gains in t

Tangem has expanded its Tangem Pay service with a physical Visa card and USDC cashback rewards, combining cryptocurrency functionality with conventional payment infrastructure. The initial release is limited to 5,000 white cards, each issued in the cardholder's name and usable for online,

According to Chainlink, the protocol has launched CCIP Vault Adapters, enabling decentralized finance (DeFi) vaults on a single network to directly receive one-click deposits from over 80 supported blockchains without requiring vault redeployment across multiple chains.

According to Strive CEO Matt Cole, large institutions restricted by equity investment mandates cannot directly purchase Bitcoin or Bitcoin ETFs, and therefore turn to buying shares of Bitcoin treasury companies like Strive and MicroStrategy to gain indirect BTC exposure. Cole stated that without the