Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Infinex has integrated NEAR Chain Signatures and NEAR Intents, enabling users to access Bitcoin, Dogecoin and XRP across multiple blockchains from a single interface without manually managing separate bridges and wallets. NEAR Intents currently connects 31 chains and supports over 100 assets, with c

On October 3 at XRP Seoul 2026 in Seoul, Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation launched XRP Asia, a new regional organization led by Sabrina Tachdjian (former Hedera Foundation VP of Fintech and Payments) to expand the XRP Ledger ecosystem across Asia-Pacific. XRP Asia will support developers,

According to Bitcoin.com News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Cboe BZX Exchange rule modifications allowing Volatility Shares LLC to launch a 3x leveraged Bitcoin futures ETF and five additional leveraged commodity products. The product suite includes a 3x Ethereum ETF

According to commentator @SolanaFloor, Solana's Kamino lending protocol is pioneering the use of tokenized stocks as collateral for DeFi borrowing. The protocol allows users to deposit traditional equities as collateral to borrow stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies, marking a significant

Elliptic published a report on February 23, 2026, stating that several Russia-linked crypto exchanges continue to conduct transactions involving sanctioned entities. The platforms allow users to convert rubles into cryptocurrencies and transfer funds across borders outside traditional banking channels, which may reduce reliance on the traditional financial system and complicate sanctions enforcement. The report highlighted Bitpapa, ABCeX, Rapira, and Aifory Pro, which collectively processed bill

Maple Finance is preparing for TOKEN2049 in Singapore next week to engage with institutional capital sources from the Asia-Pacific region. The firm aims to connect with treasuries, exchanges, market makers, and allocators during the event. Maple Finance operates a decentralized credit marketplace fo

According to Maple Finance, the digital asset lending protocol is preparing for TOKEN2049 in Singapore next week with a focus on attracting institutional capital from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The team, including @syrupsid, @joe_defi, and @MartindRijke, plans to meet with treasuries,

Tokenized stocks on Solana generated $12.4 billion in decentralized exchange trading volume year-to-date, according to data highlighted by CryptoTwitter commentator Token Terminal. This trading activity reflects growing adoption of tokenized assets on the Solana blockchain. Solana's infrastructure s

According to Token Terminal, tokenized stocks on Solana achieved $12.4 billion in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume year-to-date as of early October 2026. Raydium leads the activity with $6.1 billion in trading volume, followed by Meteora at $2.3 billion and Orca at $1.2 billion. The tradi

The Ethereum Foundation introduced zkAPI on Oct. 1 alongside the Open Anonymity Project, a system now live on Ethereum mainnet that lets users deposit ETH, USDC or other supported assets into an onchain vault before authorizing API usage with zero-knowledge proofs. The system is designed to break th

SHIB has officially launched on the Solana network through the Sunrise integration, according to CryptoTwitter commentator @solana. The integration aims to enhance SHIB's ecosystem by increasing transaction efficiency and accessibility through Solana's infrastructure. Solana's network is known for i

According to Salus security researcher on October 5, Revenue Family project involved a malicious authorization vulnerability where attackers exploited user permit signatures to gain unlimited USDG approval. Funds were then transferred via a single transaction using transferFrom, with assets split in

According to Salus, a security researcher posting on X, the Revenue Family project — claiming to be an X Money withdrawal bridge — exploited malicious authorization to steal user funds. Attackers obtained unlimited USDG authorization by submitting user permit signatures, then called transferFrom wit

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Sunday the creation of a "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate federal AI policy, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton leading as the administration's AI czar. The task force will coordinate federal engagement with consumers,

GTC surged 11.36% within one hour to reach $0.13489, driven by significantly spiked trading volumes. Over 24 hours, the cryptocurrency recorded a 17.43% increase with trading volume reaching approximately $2,664,592.66. The rapid price movement marks a recovery from the 24-hour low of $0.11152,

On Oct. 2, Japan added Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex to its asset-freeze list as part of a new sanctions package targeting Russia, following earlier enforcement actions by the United States and European Union. The measures cover 33 Russian entities and 9 individuals; payments and

NAV Coin experienced a sharp price decline, falling 12.47% in just 5 minutes to $0.046059 amid selling pressure across the cryptocurrency market. The decline occurred as traders reacted to heightened volatility in the altcoin space, with low trading volume of $13.83 indicating thin market flow. The

According to ChainCatcher, victims of the Drift hack on Solana initiated claims, with verified losses of approximately $295.4 million matched by an initial recovery pool of $3.11 million. Victims can exchange DFX tokens for USDT at a rate of approximately 1.04 cents per dollar lost—meaning $1,000 in

Gate News bot message: Gate market data shows that ETH has fallen below 2,700 USDT and is currently trading at 2,699.63 USDT.