Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Jason Karsh's tweet about XLM tokenomics and utility has sparked renewed interest among crypto enthusiasts after being shared by Stellar's official account. The tweet emphasizes the importance of understanding tokenomics in the context of XLM's adoption and utility. This discussion comes as the Stel

At the Meridian 2026 event, Movantis announced its integration with the Stellar network to streamline cross-border payment flows from the U.S. to El Salvador, according to the StellarOrg. The partnership aims to accelerate digital settlement processes and enhance transaction efficiency in a key

According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the authority issued a warning against pyramid schemes earlier today, marking them as punishable offenses. The alert addresses the rising prevalence of such scams in the crypto sector. CBSL emphasized the importance of investor protection and

According to Fidelity's official announcement, Fidelity's Ethereum Fund (FETH) now supports staking, enabling investors to earn rewards through the mechanism. The strategic move reflects Fidelity's commitment to enhancing its investment offerings in the cryptocurrency

According to ChainCatcher, on October 28, the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against 10 individuals and one entity involved in North Korean IT worker fraud and cryptocurrency money laundering schemes. Sanctioned Russian national Ilya

Hyperliquid Labs announced on Discord on Oct. 28 that 180,000 HYPE tokens earmarked for the team would be unlocked that day, according to BlockBeats. The actual distribution of those tokens will take place on Nov. 6. Hyperliquid Labs is the developer of Hyperliquid, a global decentralized

Alphabet launched Google Multi-Party Compute, a custody system for digital assets built on Solana's blockchain. The system is designed for institutional custody and is currently in private preview with major financial institutions. The commercial launch is expected in early 2027. The move reflects t

Strike announced a global decline in bitcoin-backed loan rates, according to a statement amplified by CEO Jack Mallers. The platform had already lowered rates in the U.S. over the past six months. Lower rates are expected to attract increased borrowing activity among users seeking bitcoin-backed loa

According to Securitize, the company added Stellar blockchain support today, making it the fourth network available for issuing and managing tokenized equity and debt. The announcement was made at Meridian 2026, the Stellar Development Foundation's annual conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Stellar

Bitcoin briefly fell below $80,000 to approximately $79,280, triggering $404.15 million in cryptocurrency long liquidations over a four-hour period. The move coincided with $773 million in outflows from US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded on Thursday and Friday, reflecting caution among l

According to PANews, Hong Kong-regulated tokenized gold XAUa launched on Sui blockchain on October 28. Issued by AlphaToken and distributed by TBook, each XAUa token is backed by physical gold held in Hong Kong. The token was minted using Sui's Permissioned Asset Standard (PAS), which embeds

Pavel Kashuba, Strategic Leader at Coinspaid Solutions, addressed operational challenges in crypto payment adoption during his main-stage session at Stablecon USA 2026 in Washington, D.C. His presentation, titled "Four in Ten American Businesses Take Crypto. Most of Their Customers Never Notice,"

According to FinanceFeeds, Pavel Kashuba, Strategic Leader at Coinspaid Solutions, addressed Stablecon USA 2026 in Washington, D.C., presenting a framework for crypto payment adoption. Kashuba argued that simply accepting crypto is insufficient; real adoption emerges through completed transactions a

According to Foresight News, Mantle core contributors released a budget proposal for the fourth cycle (July 2026 – June 2027), authorizing a total of 40 million USDx and 150 million MNT. The budget covers personnel, administration, marketing, ecosystem initiatives, and infrastructure and security co

According to BlockBeats, Circle submitted comments on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed crypto asset regulatory rule on October 28. Circle supports the proposal's goal to promote innovation under clear rules while maintaining capital market integrity, transparency, and

According to BlockBeats, Hyperliquid Labs unlocked 180,000 HYPE tokens today (October 28), to be distributed to team members on November 6, the project team announced via Discord.

According to Spiral, the Bitcoin development team within Jack Dorsey's Block, a report published this week found that only 2% of US adults spend cryptocurrency, with the team concluding that Bitcoin payment adoption is constrained by demand rather than technical limitations. The assessment argues th