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Coinbase completes Deribit integration as U.S. options rollout approaches cover

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Coinbase completes Deribit integration as U.S. options rollout approaches

The international migration finished October 1; eligible U.S. Prime options access follows a separate schedule.

October 8, 2026By Blake Desk

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  1. Oct 8Samsung Wallet sets late-October USDC transfers for eligible U.S. Galaxy users→
  2. Oct 8Standard Chartered plans digital asset custody for Singapore institutions→
  3. Oct 8ESMA sets three-month deadline to resolve noncompliant stablecoin exposures→
  4. Oct 8Yapı Kredi Kripto selects Integral trading infrastructure ahead of launch→
  5. Oct 7Lido contributors propose a lending market built on a Morpho Blue fork→

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Europol puts wallet keys at the center of crypto quantum preparation cover

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Europol puts wallet keys at the center of crypto quantum preparation

Two new reports call for phased security upgrades while keeping future quantum capabilities and current threats distinct.

October 7, 2026By BLAKE Desk

IRS updates staking safe harbor for qualifying crypto trusts cover

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IRS updates staking safe harbor for qualifying crypto trusts

The revised procedure preserves specified trust tax classifications and gives existing trusts a six-month transition window.

October 7, 2026By BLAKE Desk

GSR launches Hare with stablecoin and tokenized-gold vaults planned cover

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GSR launches Hare with stablecoin and tokenized-gold vaults planned

Hare will structure the products while Turtle handles distribution; opening dates and subscription terms are still to come.

October 7, 2026By BLAKE Desk

Circle and Tereina bring USDC and EURC into SAP Pay workflows cover

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Circle and Tereina bring USDC and EURC into SAP Pay workflows

The enterprise payments integration starts with SAP Cloud ERP, with customer proof-of-value programs planned over the coming months.

October 7, 2026By BLAKE Desk

Tether and Kazakhstan agree to study a tenge stablecoin and tokenization pilot cover

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Tether and Kazakhstan agree to study a tenge stablecoin and tokenization pilot

The memorandum sets out research and pilot proposals with the central bank and Alatau authorities; it does not launch a token.

October 7, 2026By BLAKE Desk

Abstract sets December 15 shutdown and opens asset migration window cover

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Abstract sets December 15 shutdown and opens asset migration window

The official notice gives users a deadline to move funds; bridge routes have different delays and security risks.

October 7, 2026By BLAKE Desk

Rain seeks OCC trust-bank charter for custody and stablecoin services cover

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Rain seeks OCC trust-bank charter for custody and stablecoin services

The proposed New York subsidiary would serve institutions without deposits, consumer accounts or FDIC insurance; approval remains pending.

October 7, 2026By BLAKE Desk

CMTA recognizes Cardano contract for tokenized shares cover

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CMTA recognizes Cardano contract for tokenized shares

The recognition covers equity functions and deployment conditions, while debt certification and the underlying blockchain remain outside its scope.

October 7, 2026By BLAKE Desk

Solana opens atomic settlement program for institutional trades cover

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Solana opens atomic settlement program for institutional trades

The Foundation is seeking design partners ahead of production release; JPMorgan supplied settlement input without endorsing the program.

October 7, 2026By BLAKE Desk

Payward connects to Gulf bank’s 24-hour dollar settlement network cover

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Payward connects to Gulf bank’s 24-hour dollar settlement network

The Kraken parent’s integration begins with selected institutional clients. Broader currency coverage and bank access to Kraken Prime liquidity are planned.

October 6, 2026By BLAKE Desk

Circle, Ripple and SC Ventures join OKX’s financing at $25 billion valuation cover

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Circle, Ripple and SC Ventures join OKX’s financing at $25 billion valuation

QRT also joined the extension of March’s ICE-backed round. The investors already supply stablecoin, liquidity and custody infrastructure to the platform.

October 6, 2026By BLAKE Desk

USDG launches on Arbitrum as DAO weighs a 100 million ARB expansion cover

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USDG launches on Arbitrum as DAO weighs a 100 million ARB expansion

Live incentives use DRIP’s current budget. A new proposal would expand funding, treasury deployment and the network’s share of stablecoin economics.

October 6, 2026By BLAKE Desk

Zcash confirms NU7 testnet activation as mainnet decision approaches cover

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Zcash confirms NU7 testnet activation as mainnet decision approaches

The upgrade tests 25-second blocks and a new fee reserve. October 6 guidance separates the pending mainnet rollout from an immediate Zebra security update.

October 6, 2026By BLAKE Desk

Japan’s Project Trinity completes stablecoin settlement tests for tokenized securities cover

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Japan’s Project Trinity completes stablecoin settlement tests for tokenized securities

Nine firms tested two securities transfers with a trust-type stablecoin. The target is synchronized T+2 settlement, with production work still ahead.

October 6, 2026By BLAKE Desk

Startale Japan opens bond offering with interest and repayment in JPYSC cover

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Startale Japan opens bond offering with interest and repayment in JPYSC

The yen stablecoin will handle two interest payments and principal redemption in 2027. Transfer restrictions and corporate credit risk remain.

October 6, 2026By BLAKE Desk

FinCEN withdraws unhosted-wallet and crypto-mixing rule proposals cover

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FinCEN withdraws unhosted-wallet and crypto-mixing rule proposals

Two unfinished rulemakings are closed after privacy and compliance concerns; existing anti-money-laundering obligations remain.

October 6, 2026By Blake Policy Desk

Eurøpe Consortium launches to expand the use of euro stablecoins cover

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Eurøpe Consortium launches to expand the use of euro stablecoins

Eleven organisations will coordinate around Schuman’s existing EURØP token. Member participation does not guarantee a new listing or integration.

October 5, 2026By BLAKE Issues Desk

Modern Treasury applies for a national trust bank to add crypto custody cover

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Modern Treasury applies for a national trust bank to add crypto custody

The payments company seeks OCC approval for a separate custody institution. Approval and authorization to open remain pending.

October 5, 2026By BLAKE Issues Desk

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