Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Microsoft Copilot AI predicts Chainlink (LINK) could reach $100 by January 1, 2027, representing approximately a 7x increase from the current price of around $14.20. The prediction is contingent on Chainlink becoming the backbone of a major global settlement system such as SWIFT, combined with a

According to an analysis by Microsoft Copilot AI, Chainlink (LINK) could surge to $100 by January 1, 2027, representing approximately a 7x move from its current price of around $14.20. The prediction assumes Chainlink becomes the interoperability backbone of a major global settlement system such as

According to an official Starknet announcement, Haven, a private neobank built on Starknet, has officially launched, allowing users to create accounts and deposit cryptocurrencies from six different chains. Transaction settlements are facilitated by Starknet's Layer 2 scaling infrastructure. Haven p

According to Base blockchain, payment processor Yuno launched stablecoin payment acceptance for merchants on the Base network on October 5, 2026. The integration allows merchants to directly accept stablecoins at checkout, marking stablecoin payments as an increasingly

Brazil moved its crypto banking cut-off from 30 October to 6 November via Resolution BCB 589, published 25 September. The Banco Central do Brasil made the change to prepare an official list of firms in transition under the new licensing regime, according to the central bank's explanatory

MoonPay, a global digital asset payment and stablecoin infrastructure company, announced on the 6th a partnership with KB Kookmin Card to develop digital asset-based payment services and conduct a joint proof-of-concept (PoC). The collaboration aims to create payment models enabling foreign

According to FinanceFeeds, Brazil's Central Bank moved the crypto banking cut-off date to 6 November through Resolution BCB 589, published on 25 September and effective from 1 October. Banks and payment institutions must stop facilitating virtual-asset operations with non-compliant crypto

According to MoonPay, the global digital asset payment infrastructure firm announced yesterday a collaboration with KB Kookmin Card to develop payment services using digital assets including stablecoins. The companies will jointly develop a model enabling foreign users to make payments at domestic m

According to Odaily, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Monday, October 5, launched a rulemaking process to establish a unified federal regulatory framework for retail leverage and margin spot trading of crypto assets. The CFTC is considering two regulatory

Public companies added 3,342 BTC to their holdings during the week of Sept 28 to Oct 4, totaling approximately $286.31 million, as stablecoin supply increased by $715.8 million according to @lookonchain. The accumulation occurred amid declining decentralized exchange trading activity, with spot

Solana's tokenization market has recorded growth marked by Africa's largest initial public offering and the emergence of memestocks on the platform. According to commentary from @SolanaFloor, over 1 million equity holders are now engaged in the sector. The developments reflect a broader trend in

According to @lookonchain, public companies added 3,342 BTC worth approximately $286.31 million during the week of September 28 to October 4. The period also saw stablecoin supply grow by $715.8 million. Meanwhile, decentralized exchange trading volumes declined, with spot volume dropping 3.92%

Tiger Research said Oct. 6 that high-performance Layer 1 blockchain Monad could be used as financial infrastructure for South Korea's stablecoin, payments and real-world asset markets. The Web3-focused research firm published a report titled 'Monad's View on South Korea's Digital-Asset Market in 203

According to SEC filing, Strive purchased 2,000 Bitcoin between Sept. 28 and Oct. 2 at an average of $84,422 per coin, totaling approximately $169 million. This marks the publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company's largest acquisition since May 23–June 1, when it bought 2,500 BTC. Holdings now

According to Guru Club, on October 1, Republican members of the U.S. Senate formally submitted a cryptocurrency tax bill.

Meta AI predicts XRP could surge above $10 this year in a hypothetical scenario involving massive crypto bull market conditions and institutional adoption. Currently priced at approximately $1.50, the prediction represents a potential gain of around 8x. The forecast hinges on a scenario where

According to Token Terminal, tokenized stocks generated $3.96 billion in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume in September, marking a 106-fold increase since November 2025. The surge reflects growing institutional adoption of tokenized assets on blockchain

Strategy estimates it recorded a $20.91 billion gain on its digital assets in the third quarter, according to the company's October 5 Form 8-K filing. The preliminary figure reflects Bitcoin's price rebound during the quarter, with the company's holdings reaching a carrying value of $70.82 billion o

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced during the Sibos 2026 conference that it is enabling a gold standard of tokenized equity, a development highlighted by Chainlink. The initiative aims to modernize traditional finance mechanisms by integrating blockchain technology into