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Hyperliquid Founder Backs U.S. Oversight of Crypto Trading Platforms
Hyperliquid’s founder is calling for U.S. regulatory oversight of crypto trading platforms while keeping decentralized blockchains free from government control. This pragmatic stance could reshape the future of DeFi regulation and user protection.
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France to Tax Stablecoin Crypto Conversions Starting 2027
France’s National Assembly has approved a new tax on cryptocurrency-to-stablecoin conversions under the EU’s MiCA framework, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The measure aims to bring more transparency to the stablecoin market and align France with broader European crypto regulations. Traders, exchanges, and investors should prepare for the new compliance landscape over…
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Deutsche Bank Launches Bitcoin Custody: What It Means for Crypto
Deutsche Bank has confirmed plans to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum custody services in Germany within weeks, with Asia expansion targeted for 2027. The move signals growing institutional confidence in crypto and could reshape how traditional finance engages with digital assets.
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Japan Megabanks Pilot Yen Stablecoin for Cross-Border Payments
Japan’s megabanks Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC have completed a joint yen stablecoin pilot for cross-border payments, with real transactions targeted for fiscal 2026. The project signals a new model for bank-issued digital money.
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Bitcoin, BNB, HYPE and ADA Price Analysis: October 16
The crypto market is under pressure as bears push most assets lower. This price analysis covers Bitcoin (BTC), Binance Coin (BNB), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and Cardano (ADA), highlighting the key support and resistance levels every trader should watch on October 16.
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Vaneck Withdraws Lido Staked Ether ETF: What It Means for Crypto Investors
Vaneck has formally withdrawn its application for a Lido Staked Ether ETF with the SEC, just a year after filing. The move highlights ongoing regulatory uncertainty around staking-based investment products and signals a shift in strategy as the firm focuses on other Ethereum ETF opportunities.
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XRP ETF Inflows Hit $1.8 Billion Yet Price Stalls
US spot XRP ETFs have absorbed $1.8 billion in cumulative net inflows over 13 consecutive weeks of accumulation, yet the XRP price remains stuck in a range. Meanwhile, Ripple continues to expand globally with new partnerships in brokerage and South Korea.
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G7 Finance Ministers Prioritize AI Over Stablecoin Regulation
G7 finance ministers in Bangkok focused heavily on AI-driven cyber threats to banks, leaving three key stablecoin regulatory workstreams delegated to the FSB. For crypto users, this delay in stablecoin oversight could shape market liquidity, institutional adoption, and risk classification in the months ahead.