The UK needs a workable route to regulated DeFi access
The UK’s 2027 crypto rules risk a de facto ban on regulated firms providing access to DeFi, argues Coinbase’s European policy head Katie Harries.…
Starknet voters back research into life beyond Ethereum
StarkWare plans to release a draft whitepaper in November as it explores an independent, quantumresistant blockchain. Source：Cointelegraph
Bitcoin ETFs bag another $528M, taking 3-day haul past $1B
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $1.08 billion over three trading sessions to push October flows back above water. Source：Cointelegraph
Tether backs Bolivian fintech bringing USDT payments to food delivery and banking
The investment will support Peso’s expansion across four Latin American markets, where it connects stablecoin payments to merchant services and local banking…
Cardano Foundation urges EU against expanding MiCA rules to DeFi and staking
The foundation called for regulation based on financial risks rather than technology, warning that overlapping rules could create uncertainty for crypto…
UK financial watchdog opens consultations for DeFi guidance, crypto laws
The UK Financial Conduct Authority consultations came just weeks after the agency opened applications for companies under its new crypto regulatory regime.…
Standard Chartered signs definitive deal to acquire Zodia Custody
The signing follows shareholders’ acceptance of Standard Chartered’s nonbinding offer in May, with regulatory approvals still pending. Source：Cointelegraph
PancakeSwap TVL tops $380M as major fee overhaul heads to vote
PancakeSwap’s proposed feesharing overhaul would give liquidity providers 88% of swap fees and cut CAKE emissions by 69%, as BNB Chain’s DeFi activity expands.…
France proposes liability for crypto exchanges offering DeFi access
French authorities want crypto exchanges to conduct checks on DeFi protocols and face liability for certain customer losses under proposed changes to EU crypto…
Bitcoin ‘top buyers’ halt BTC price upside with $87.7K now key: Glassnode
Bitcoin price current resistance near $87,000 was reinforced by investors who bought BTC in late 2025, per new research. Source：Cointelegraph
Shinhan, SBI make Japan-Korea tourist spending a test case for yen stablecoins
The companies will assess safeguards for travelers and whether stablecoins can speed up trade settlement between South Korea and Japan. Source：Cointelegraph
Zcash rallies 12% as developers finalize NU7 activation height
Zcash extended tripledigit yeartodate gains as developers agreed on the NU7 mainnet activation height, targeting Nov. 5, with node synchronization work still…