ENS opens ENSv2 activation vote as reviewers flag remaining control risks
The proposal would pause new registrations during the switch and change renewal payments, while a technical review identifies work still due before and after launch.
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Cross River adds RLUSD to its core banking payment rails
The Ripple stablecoin integration uses the XRP Ledger and a single banking API, with services currently limited to certain states.
Mastercard and BVNK launch platform for fiat accounts and stablecoin payments
The service is available through BVNK, with local payout expansion planned for 2027 and tokenized deposits still to come.
Australia releases crypto tax-reporting draft with separate international and domestic tracks
Treasury’s consultation closes October 28; the proposed framework leaves key reporting details to further rules.
ASIC opens consultation on crypto platform custody, trading and capital standards
CP 392 sets out proposed operating rules ahead of the April 2027 regime, with feedback due November 27.
BNY and Citadel use a tokenized Treasury for settlement and overnight repo
A two-year note settled within minutes on BNY’s private ledger before becoming collateral for cash financing.
DriveWealth plans RLUSD settlement with Ripple, starting in Europe
The brokerage infrastructure partnership also covers cross-border funding and custody, with U.S. expansion planned.
Polygon closes Coinme acquisition, adding U.S. payment access to its stablecoin stack
The company reports coverage across 48 states through 37 licenses and 11 exemptions, with four early business customers.
Ledger’s implant investigation prompts reseller restrictions
Ledger confirmed an affected signer, while OneKey reviews its reseller network and MediaMarktSaturn withdraws affected products.
DRW and Marex complete a swap tied to a tokenized iBoxx benchmark
The Canton transaction combines a licensed benchmark with shared trade records; digital cash and collateral functions remain future work.
Interactive Brokers adds Ethereum staking through zerohash
Eligible Interactive Brokers LLC clients can request staking through Client Portal, with availability varying by affiliate and residence.
Privy and Ripple bring embedded wallets to the XRP Ledger
The partnership targets app payments and agent wallets; deeper policy controls and gas sponsorship remain planned.
High Court selects Chinese law for claims to seized bitcoin
The Qian ruling decides the law governing victims’ proprietary claims; ownership and asset distribution remain unresolved.
Qivalis says DNB authorised its euro stablecoin issuer
The 37-bank consortium reports EMI authorisation while token issuance and a published white paper remain ahead.
FSB warns cross-border stablecoin oversight and crisis plans remain incomplete
A new G20 report examines reserve and redemption risks, multi-issuer structures and gaps in the data regulators use to monitor stablecoins.
Franklin Templeton and Animoca plan broader tokenized assets for NUVA
The collaboration targets institutional distribution through NUVA vaults; product availability and cultural-asset plans remain to be detailed.
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.
Samsung Wallet sets late-October USDC transfers for eligible U.S. Galaxy users
Bastion and Coinbase provide custody infrastructure, with Solana and Sui among the network partners; bank-transfer fees differ from wallet transfers.
Standard Chartered plans digital asset custody for Singapore institutions
Selected cryptoassets, stablecoins and tokenised assets are included in the plan; timing and individual tokens remain unspecified.