Bybit Expands Beyond Crypto as CEO Outlines Next Phase of Financial Platform
Reading Time: 4 minutesDubai, United Arab Emirates, 13th October 2026, Chainwire
Meet A7 International, an Innovative Global Platform Designed to Reinvent the International Payments Market
Reading Time: 3 minutesMoscow, Russia, 13th October 2026, Chainwire
Strategy’s Bitcoin stash grows to 848,250 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStrategy purchased another 250 Bitcoin for $21.5 million last week, bringing its total holdings to 848,250 BTC.
France considers mandatory disclosure of crypto holdings above €100,000
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrench lawmakers have backed a proposal requiring individuals to declare self-custodied crypto assets worth €100,000 ($112,000) or more.
TD Cowen warns CFTC crypto rules could slip into 2028
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may not finalise its proposed rules for leveraged and margined crypto trading until early 2028, leaving the framework vulnerable to changes after the […]
Standard Chartered launches custody for Ripple’s RLUSD on XRP Ledger
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered has launched institutional custody for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger through its Dubai branch, regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
BiggerZ Crypto Casino Launches 100% RTP Originals With 0% House Edge
Reading Time: 2 minutesSan Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica, 12th October 2026, PlayNewswire
A7 to unveil a service that will re-invent the international payments market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMoscow, Russia, 12th October 2026, Chainwire
US targets $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto seizures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US expects to seize about $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran as Washington intensifies its sanctions campaign against Tehran.
Thailand sets rules for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs from 16 October
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued rules for cryptocurrency ETFs, initially limiting the products to Bitcoin and Ether.
Ether ETFs extend outflows as Solana funds end 14-week inflow streak
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Ether ETFs recorded $542.1 million in net outflows last week, their largest weekly loss since January, according to SoSoValue data analysed by The Block.
French lawmakers back reporting rule for crypto holdings above €100,000
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrench lawmakers have backed a proposal requiring holders of self-custodied crypto assets worth at least €100,000 ($112,000) to report their holdings to tax authorities.
DATA Network joins Sui and Walrus to scale the supply chain for AI training data
Reading Time: 5 minutesPalo Alto, United States, 12th October 2026, Chainwire
Securitize launches tokenised stocks for Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset company Securitize has launched blockchain-based versions of shares in major US companies including Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft.
Standard Chartered plans crypto custody service in Singapore
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered plans to offer crypto custody services to institutional clients in Singapore by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory requirements.
Thailand clears rules for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalised rules allowing Bitcoin and Ether ETFs to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Greece moves towards 10% cryptocurrency gains tax
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGreece is moving towards a 10% tax on cryptocurrency capital gains under draft legislation published for public consultation.
Stablecoins Are Quietly Becoming Business Infrastructure, NOWPayments Data Shows
Reading Time: 5 minutesTallinn, Estonia, 8th October 2026, Chainwire
Samsung to add USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSamsung plans to add USDC transfers to Samsung Wallet for eligible Galaxy users in the US, allowing them to send stablecoins across borders without using a separate crypto app.
Russia registers first crypto exchanges and custodians under new rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia has registered its first cryptocurrency exchange operators and custodians under regulations that took effect on 1 September.
Zcash ETF’s $1 billion haul signals broader shift in crypto funds, Grayscale says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe growing range of crypto ETFs is pushing the market beyond Bitcoin and Ether, with issuers becoming more selective about which digital assets can attract enough investor demand, according to […]
Coinbase connects US traders to Deribit’s global derivatives markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has completed its integration of Deribit, giving eligible US customers a regulated route into the exchange’s global market for crypto options and perpetual futures.
OKX raises fresh funding at $25 billion valuation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange OKX has raised fresh funding from existing investors at a valuation of $25 billion, although it did not disclose the size of the round.
ECB warns digital euro alternatives could fragment European payments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEuropean Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Piero Cipollone has warned that Europe could face greater fragmentation in digital payments without a pan-European digital euro.
Hong Kong reaffirms 2026 deadline for broader crypto licensing rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong plans to introduce legislation by the end of 2026 to create licensing regimes for a wider range of digital asset services.
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