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Stablecoins and Banking Risks: Can They Truly Be Decentralized?
As stablecoins evolve into essential digital dollar infrastructure, Frgmnt’s CEO warns they may never fully escape traditional banking risks. Discover why making blockchain invisible is the key to mainstream adoption.
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Strategy Faces MSCI Index Exclusion Over Crypto Holdings
MSCI is finalizing new rules that could exclude Strategy, Metaplanet, and SharpLink from its major indices due to their heavy crypto treasuries. The final decision drops November 11, with major implications for institutional crypto adoption.
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France to Tax Crypto-to-Stablecoin Conversions in 2027 Budget
French deputies have voted to tax conversions between cryptocurrencies and certain stablecoins as part of the 2027 budget bill. If adopted, the measure could take effect in January 2027 and significantly change how investors report and pay taxes on their crypto activity.
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Hyperliquid Becomes Wall Street’s After-Hours Trading Hub
Hyperliquid saw $47 million in tokenized Tesla stock traded in a single hour while Wall Street was closed. The decentralized exchange is rapidly becoming the go-to platform for after-hours trading of tokenized stocks, oil, and other assets.
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Tokenized Stock Trading Faces Pushback from Major Companies
CoreWeave, Broadcom, and Verizon are among nine companies objecting to the tokenized trading of their shares on OKX. The pushback highlights growing tension between TradFi issuers and crypto exchanges over unauthorized on-chain stock products.
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XRP Ledger Readies Oct. 23 Security Upgrade: What It Means
The XRP Ledger is preparing an October 23 software upgrade to fix a token-creation security flaw, while its native lending amendment remains stalled due to insufficient validator support. The update highlights the network’s focus on security before expanding into DeFi features.
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Italy Energy Deal: Can It Save Bitcoin Mining Profits?
Italy’s recent energy deal with the EU aims to lower electricity costs, but Bitcoin miners in the country still face high operating expenses, strict regulations, and global competition. Cheaper power alone may not be enough to make mining profitable again.
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G7 to Simulate AI Cyberattacks on Banks: What It Means for Crypto
G7 finance ministers will soon simulate AI-powered cyberattacks against major banks, following warnings from the IMF. The exercise highlights growing risks that also affect crypto investors, exchanges, and DeFi platforms, making personal security more important than ever.