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.…
How a16z-backed DATA is rethinking its blockchain strategy after $30 million Sui deal
The startup is retiring its own blockchain and moving to Sui with a $30 million investment as it narrows its focus to AI training data. Source：CoinDesk
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
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…
In the battle for AI supremacy, China is only six months behind the U.S — but that means it’s winning, says former Google CEO
AI is not a bubble, says Google’s former CEO. It’s real growth, real money, real customers paying for something useful. Source：MarketWatch
Tether leads $15 million funding round for AI-focused payment startup Mural
The Series A round, which included participation from North Island Ventures and existing investors, brings New Yorkbased Mural's total funding to $28 million.…
Ether ETF outflows continue, pass $1B in October so far
US spot Ether ETFs have shed $1.08 billion so far in October, the biggest monthly outflow of 2026, while Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed after Monday’s spike.…
Bitcoin price spikes to $83.3K as US stocks rise on Q3 earnings, oil falls
High US corporate earnings reports boosted stock markets and saw BTC price hit $83,300 before reversing at a 21day trend line. Source：Cointelegraph
Drift exploiter sends $61M ETH to Tornado Cash, holds $194M
The April 1 hack caused about $295 million in losses and was later attributed to a North Korean threat group in a Mandiant investigation. Source：Cointelegraph
JPMorgan sees 10% annual bitcoin returns, topping stocks, bonds and gold over next decade
The report marks the first time JPMorgan has put a range on bitcoin returns in its research, though the bank remains cautious about BTC's role in portfolios.…
Bitcoin ETFs just saw their biggest day in a month thanks entirely to BlackRock
Fidelity's FBTC and Grayscale's GBTC saw outflows of $83.6 million and $54.9 million, respectively. Source：CoinDesk