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OpenAI confirmed its Dots feature is currently unavailable in the EU, though existing users can retain access when traveling there. The company plans a future EU launch but hasn't provided a timeline.
Read MoreBinance will facilitate cash dividend distributions for Dell Technologies (DELL) via tokenized stocks. Eligible holders' net dividends will be automatically reinvested, while on-chain holders receive adjusted benefits through a multiplier mechanism. A snapshot determines eligibility.
Read MoreFormer Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès is developing a low-cost device to detect hidden LTE antennas and spy components in hardware wallets without disassembly. It works by emitting radio waves and measuring resonance. Plans to open-source the design; prototype expected in weeks.
Read MoreKey crypto developments: Vitalik launches AI privacy tool; stablecoin payments surge to $482B; OpenAI accused of unauthorized wallet access; Binance to shut mining pool; regulatory moves intensify in US and Europe.
Read MoreRipple Prime has launched RWA perpetual swaps for institutional clients, offering exposure to 100+ traditional markets including equities and commodities. The product links decentralized derivatives pricing with crypto-native collateral options, bridging traditional finance with digital infrastructure.
Read MoreAnthropic established a Public Benefit Fund with an initial 5% equity stake. The fund's holdings can increase by up to 2% for every 50% rise in company valuation. Combined with founder and employee pledges, roughly 20% of total equity is projected for public benefit purposes.
Read MoreCFTC-registered exchanges behind Crypto.com’s prediction market and NOVIG have sued Missouri officials in federal court to block the state’s enforcement of gambling laws on sports event contracts. They argue federal law preempts state rules and no licenses are available. A state cease-and-desist order deadline has now passed, with some firms yet to act.
Read MoreBitcoin's weakness in October stemmed from reduced corporate buying and spot ETF outflows, Galaxy Research found. A key metric tracking institutional demand versus long-term holder distribution shows a net outflow exceeding 127,000 BTC year-to-date, indicating selling pressure outweighs institutional absorption.
Read MoreStablecoin payment volume jumped 45% year-over-year to $482B in the first nine months of 2026, with transaction counts surpassing 1 billion. Major payment networks like Visa and Mastercard are now integrating stablecoin services, though adoption remains in early stages relative to traditional payment volumes.
Read MoreThe U.S. spot XRP ETF saw a net outflow of approximately $1.84 million in the week ending October 16, ending a 13-week inflow streak. While the amount is small, analysts suggest it could signal a subtle shift in sentiment as XRP traded around $1.30.
Read MoreA new BIS working paper finds that banks influence stablecoin adoption through deposit rates. When rates rise, stablecoin growth slows, with USDC showing the highest sensitivity. The research suggests banks retain leverage over the pace of crypto-dollar adoption.
Read MoreFrance's National Assembly narrowly passed an amendment to end tax deferrals when converting crypto assets to stablecoins. If enacted, moving Bitcoin into stablecoins could trigger immediate capital gains taxes, removing a key tax advantage.
Read MoreCircle's USDC generated only 7 cents net income per dollar in H1 2026, with most revenue shared with partners. The company defends its sustainable model while facing competition from zero-fee stablecoins.
Read MoreSolana processed a record-breaking 557 million stablecoin transfers in September, leading all blockchains and marking a 33% increase from August. This surge highlights growing network activity and rising market confidence in Solana's capabilities.
Read MoreRecent data shows U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows of $320.1 million in one week, exceeding outflows from Bitcoin ETFs during the same period. BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust saw the largest redemptions, while Fidelity's product attracted minor inflows, indicating investor differentiation. Market volatility persists, though the outflow was not historically the worst.
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