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MiCA 2: What France Wants to Change in Crypto Rules
France and three other authorities are calling for stronger oversight of crypto platforms, stricter stablecoin requirements, and updated rules for DeFi and staking. Their proposal could influence the EU’s future approach to digital assets under MiCA 2.
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Standard Chartered Takes Full Control of Zodia Crypto Custody
Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of Zodia Custody, bringing the institutional crypto custody business fully under its banking operations. The move signals growing confidence in digital assets among major financial institutions.
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Mastercard Agent Pay: AI Crypto Payments Unveiled
Mastercard has launched Agent Pay, a new system letting AI agents autonomously complete crypto payments using stablecoins on Coinbase and the Base network. The live demo featured nine real transactions, marking a major milestone for agentic commerce and stablecoin adoption.
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Ether ETF Outflows Cross $1B in October: What It Means
US spot Ether ETFs have shed over $1.08 billion in October 2026, marking the biggest monthly outflow of the year. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETF inflows are cooling after an earlier spike. Here’s what this means for crypto investors.
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BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $665M: IBIT Dominates
BlackRock’s IBIT pulled in $665 million on October 19, more than offsetting outflows from rival Bitcoin ETFs. Discover why institutional money is consolidating around IBIT and what that means for Bitcoin’s market structure.
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PancakeSwap TVL Surges Past $380M: Fee Overhaul Vote Explained
PancakeSwap’s TVL has surged 19% to over $380 million as a major fee-sharing overhaul heads to a community vote. The proposal would give liquidity providers 88% of swap fees while cutting CAKE emissions by 69%, potentially reshaping DeFi rewards on BNB Chain.
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GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules: What US Crypto Regulation Means
The US has officially finalized stablecoin regulations under the GENIUS Act, creating the first comprehensive federal framework for digital dollar issuers. The new rules require full asset backing, regular audits, and federal licensing — a move expected to boost investor confidence and stabilize broader crypto markets.
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Strive Launches 15% Dividend Preferred Stock on Nasdaq
Bitcoin treasury firm Strive has launched SATS, a new preferred stock with a 15% dividend, on the Nasdaq. The launch marks another milestone in the institutional adoption of Bitcoin through traditional financial markets.