Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

The UK is implementing automatic cryptocurrency reporting across 52 jurisdictions while separately proposing expanded HMRC information-gathering powers over crypto businesses. The international reporting framework, set to include an additional 15 jurisdictions from 2028, operates through tax

According to Polkadot, the native stablecoin dotUSD officially launched on the Polkadot network, managed entirely by DOT DAO through OpenGov on-chain governance with no single issuer or controlling entity. The stablecoin aims to reduce reliance on centralized issuers by establishing

Members of the European Parliament adopted a nonbinding resolution on Thursday outlining priorities for the European Commission's upcoming anti-corruption strategy, urging the EC to address corruption risks linked to crypto assets, opaque ownership structures and digital tools. The resolution

Revolut will cover the cost of replacing identity documents for customers affected by a data exposure that sent information belonging to 680 clients to hackers posing as Italian authorities. Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier, Revolut's CEO for Western Europe, said the company has been assisting affected cust

Following the release of U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, Bitcoin rallied to $87,000, marking a more than 3% intraday gain. The price has since retreated to $86,773.

Zcash is under discussion as a potential exchange-traded fund option, with influencer Eric Balchunas highlighting the irony of promoting a privacy-focused cryptocurrency for ETF inclusion. Balchunas pointed to the contradiction between Zcash's core privacy features and the transparency typically

Yan, in a recent tweet, highlighted ongoing memecoin trading activity characterized by frequent position entries and exits, despite most traders incurring losses. The trading environment is described as shallow yet expansive, with participants engaging in rapid speculation. This pattern suggests tra

According to Cointelegraph, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on Thursday (October 8) calling on the EU Commission to include cryptocurrency-related corruption risks in its upcoming anti-corruption strategy. The resolution also urged stronger measures to track, freeze, and

Bitcoin broke below $82,000 on October 8, posting an intraday decline of 1.82% on the day.

According to ChainCatcher citing Gate market data, Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $82,000 on October 8, recording a 24-hour decline of 1.77%.

According to Standard Chartered, on Thursday the bank announced plans to provide custody for selected cryptoassets, stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets to institutional and accredited corporate clients in Singapore. The service will operate within the bank's Financing and Securities

According to Base's announcement, tokenized stocks will only be available in eligible jurisdictions outside the United States. The platform revealed this decision via its official X account, restricting U.S. investors from accessing these tokenized assets. Base is a trading and investment platform s

GenLayer introduced AI-powered intelligent contracts designed to enhance traditional smart contract functionality for freelance payment processes. According to crypto commentator @Route2FI, these contracts can access websites and APIs to evaluate whether delivered work meets specified

In the early hours of Oct. 8 Beijing time, the FED released the minutes of its September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) monetary policy meeting. The minutes showed that all meeting participants unanimously supported the decision to raise rates by 25 bps in September, lifting the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4.00%. Most participants assessed that another rate hike before the end of this year would likely be appropriate. The FED’s next interest rate decision will be announced on Oc

Chainlink introduced CCIP Vault Adapters, a new infrastructure enabling vault providers to accept deposits from over 80 blockchain networks while maintaining strategy and accounting operations on a single chain. The launch aims to simplify cross-chain deposit capabilities for decentralized

According to crypto commentator @Route2FI, GenLayer revealed intelligent contracts powered by AI that can access websites and APIs to evaluate whether delivered work meets specified requirements. The contracts automate freelance payment processing and dispute resolution by assessing work quality

Starting October 5, 2026, rules governing companies’ eligibility for digital depository and digital currency exchange organization status came into effect in Russia. VTB Bank was the first to receive both statuses, allowing it to open digital accounts for clients to account for cryptoassets and provide digital currency buying and selling services. The new rules operate under the Law “On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights,” which entered into force on September 1, 2026. Under the law, cryptocu

Cartesi (CTSI) recorded a 10.13% price increase within 60 minutes, reaching $0.03414. The surge followed heightened social media activity and community engagement surrounding the cryptocurrency. This price movement occurred as the broader crypto market displayed mixed signals. CTSI