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Coins•Oct 6, 2026

Charles Schwab Executive Says “This Crypto Cycle Is Really Different”

Key Highlights: A Charles Schwab executive stated that the broader cryptocurrency and digital asset sector remains in a structural bull market driven by institutional integration, even amid potential price declines. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has surpassed approximately $50 billion across blockchain networks, decoupling functional smart contract utility from Bitcoin’s historical price cycles. Bitcoin’s market volatility ...

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Coins•Oct 5, 2026

Inside the CFTC’s New Rules for Crypto Asset Markets

Key Highlights: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled two regulatory frameworks: Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions (Regulation CTX) and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets (Regulation CAM). Regulation CAM introduces an optional federal licensing framework for crypto exchanges under the Designated Contracts Management (DCM) system, offering a way to bypass state-by-state regulatory regimes and provide retail ...

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Coins•Oct 5, 2026

Anchorage Digital Expands USD Accounts and SWIFT Access Through Standard Chartered

Key Highlights Anchorage Digital is expanding its institutional platform to unify fiat banking and digital asset operations, eliminating the need for fragmented service providers. Clients gain access to institutional USD accounts, named virtual accounts with distinct routing details, SWIFT rails, and the Atlas settlement network alongside custody and trading. The initiative deepens Anchorage Digital’s presence ...

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Coins•Oct 5, 2026

Russia Mandates Central Bank Registration for Crypto Exchanges

Key Highlights The Central Bank of Russia has implemented new oversight measures, establishing professional qualifications and eligibility standards for board members and senior executives at crypto firms. Operating digital asset companies are not automatically registered; they must submit documentation through an application and verification process launched on October 5. The regulatory rollout does not grant ...

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Coins•Oct 4, 2026

Crypto Spent Years Building New Products; Now the Challenge Is Keeping Users

Key Highlights The cryptocurrency sector faces a pivotal transition from engineering underlying infrastructure to driving actual consumer and institutional adoption. Major digital asset firms, including Coinbase, are shifting focus from complex blockchain mechanics to practical, everyday financial utility. Bridging the gap with mainstream finance requires simplifying user experiences so that the technology operating beneath the ...

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Coins•Oct 4, 2026

Clarity Act Stalls, but Bankers Press Ahead with Crypto Dealmaking

Key Highlights The legislative setback facing the Clarity Act is not expected to halt cryptocurrency mergers and acquisitions, according to industry bankers and investors. M&A activity is anticipated to follow an uneven trajectory, with deals progressing in well-regulated sectors while targets tied to ambiguous token classifications face hurdles. Federal regulators are stepping in with independent ...

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Coins•Oct 3, 2026

Crypto Industry Faces a Sisyphean Struggle

Key Highlights: The defeat of the Clarity Act stalls long-sought comprehensive regulatory oversight for the cryptocurrency market after years of failed legislative attempts dating back to the Token Taxonomy Act of 2018. Legislative progress faces a critical reset ahead of the incoming Congress due to the retirements of key architects, including digital asset subcommittee chair ...

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Coins•Oct 3, 2026

Ripple Ally Network Expands as XRP Asia Debuts with Seoul Banking Showcase

Key Highlights: XRP Asia officially commenced operations on October 3, 2026, marking a major milestone for regional blockchain expansion. The initiative debuted via a live session held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul during the prominent Korea Blockchain Week. The organization’s primary mandate focuses on driving and accelerating adoption of the ledger across regional markets. Strategic ...

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Coins•Sep 23, 2026

BlackRock: AI Agents Will Soon Buy Computing Power and Data Using Stablecoins

Key Highlights BlackRock identifies artificial intelligence as a primary catalyst for digital asset adoption, citing autonomous agents’ need for native payment and settlement infrastructure. Stablecoins are positioned as the immediate beneficiary due to their price stability for service pricing and blockchain networks’ 24/7 payment capabilities. The asset manager highlights Coinbase’s x402 protocol as an emerging ...

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Coins•Sep 22, 2026

Kakao Pay, KakaoBank Partner with Fireblocks on Stablecoin Memorandum of Understanding

Key Highlights Kakao Pay and KakaoBank signed a memorandum of understanding with Fireblocks on September 21, 2026, to explore stablecoin infrastructure and digital asset distribution frameworks tailored to South Korean regulatory requirements. The agreement launches proof-of-concept testing but does not announce a stablecoin launch, investment amount, commercial product, deployment date, or selected blockchain technology. The ...

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Coins•Sep 21, 2026

Google and Apple Recruit Crypto Talent as Big Tech Targets Stablecoin and Tokenization Infrastructure

Key Highlights Google Cloud is recruiting an Industry Principal Architect in Hong Kong to drive real-world asset tokenization across the Asia-Pacific region, signaling a strategic push into blockchain infrastructure for institutional clients. Apple is seeking an Apple Pay Financial Product Strategy Lead in Cupertino or New York, indicating the iPhone maker is deepening its exploration ...

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Coins•Sep 18, 2026

Haruko Cyberattack Impacts 15 Clients, Causes Fund Losses for Crypto Tech Provider

Key Highlights: Haruko, a London-based digital-asset infrastructure provider, suffered a security breach where an attacker exploited a process vulnerability to extract a user-access token and capture data from system memory. A small amount of client funds and trading data were stolen, with smaller hedge funds described as particularly exposed due to weaker security controls. GSR ...

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