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French Senate Backs Bill on Cross-Border Crypto Tax Data Sharing
France’s Senate has approved a bill to allow automatic exchanges of crypto tax data between countries, but the legislative process is not yet complete.
Polymarket Adds Short-Term Crypto Contracts to U.S. Platform
Polymarket has introduced Up/Down crypto contracts in the U.S. as the CFTC takes a fresh look at its compliance with 2022 onboarding terms.
Kalshi Valuation Reaches $40 Billion With Fresh $1 Billion Funding
Kalshi has raised $1 billion in a round led by Sequoia Capital and Wellington Management, bringing the prediction-market operator’s valuation to $40 billion.
Only One in Five Americans Calls Financial System Secure, CoinDesk Reports
A CoinDesk headline puts confidence in the financial system’s security at one in five Americans, though the supplied item includes no survey details.
Bank of England Seeks Views on Tokenized Collateral in Clearing
Proposed Bank of England guidance would require central counterparties to demonstrate that tokenized collateral satisfies liquidity and risk criteria.
Swiss Spot Bitcoin ETF Could Draw Overseas Banks and Brokers
SIX Swiss Exchange has confirmed international access to Switzerland’s first genuine spot bitcoin ETF, potentially widening its reach among banks and brokers.
Chainlink Adds Weekend Price Feeds for Tokenized Assets
Chainlink is introducing weekend reference pricing for tokenized assets using perpetual futures quotes, with Aave as its launch partner.
Walmart and Eli Lilly Join Objections to OKXICE Tokenized Shares
Five more companies, including Walmart and Eli Lilly, have objected to share tokenization on OKXICE, bringing the total to 38.
RedStone Receives 15.8M Canton Coin Grant for Pricing Tool
The Canton Foundation has awarded RedStone 15.8 million Canton Coin for a pricing tool designed to share market data while keeping institutional deal terms private.
Quantum Model Cuts Estimated Hardware Needed to Break Bitcoin Keys
Alice & Bob's new quantum model reduces estimated hardware requirements for a potential attack on Bitcoin keys by a factor of 17, according to CoinDesk.
Walmart and Eli Lilly Join Objections to OKX–ICE Tokenized Stock Plans
Five additional companies have opposed the OKX–ICE tokenized stock plans, taking the total to 38, as a competing Canton venue readies its launch.
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NYSE Parent ICE Plans U.S. Perpetual Futures With Trade[XYZ]
Intercontinental Exchange is partnering with Trade[XYZ] to bring around-the-clock perpetual futures linked to Hyperliquid into regulated U.S. markets.
USDT on Bitcoin Targets Privacy and Lightning Payments
A planned version of USDT on Bitcoin aims to offer privacy and Lightning payments, raising questions about its ability to compete with Ethereum and Tron.
Brazil’s Crypto Exchanges Face Friday Deadline Amid Compliance Questions
Brazilian crypto exchanges face a Friday application deadline as costly requirements and unresolved regulatory questions complicate compliance.
Polygon Extends Open Money Stack to Solana
Polygon Labs has added Solana support to its Open Money Stack, offering businesses a unified setup for bank funding and payouts.
Polygon Extends Open Money Stack to Solana
Polygon has added Solana support to its Open Money Stack, following its Tron rollout and acquisition of Coinme.
Rethinking How Tokenized Assets Are Measured
A CoinDesk item questions whether common tokenized-asset metrics explain what those holdings contribute to an investor’s balance sheet.
Canton-Based TSV Plans Early Tokenized Stock Trading Under SEC Framework
TSV LLC aims to begin trading tokenized Canton Strategic Holdings shares as soon as Monday, potentially ahead of OKX–ICE.
Chainalysis Tracks North Korean Crypto Cash-Outs via Garantex
Chainalysis traced North Korean crypto cash-outs through Garantex following US sanctions tied to alleged IT worker funding schemes.
Unlimit Founder Backs Phase With $45M as Mainnet Goes Live
Phase has launched its mainnet with $45 million in backing from Unlimit’s founder, offering token rewards for smartphone-based validation and connectivity.
HTX Pledges UK Crypto Marketing Halt Until October 2031
HTX has agreed to stop UK crypto promotions until October 2031 following an FCA case, while deposits and new account registrations are already blocked.
U.S. Sanctions Russians Over Alleged Crypto Laundering for North Korean IT Workers
U.S. sanctions target two Russian nationals accused of converting millions in cryptocurrency for North Korean IT workers, according to CoinDesk.
Bitcoin Options Worth $10 Billion Near Expiry, Pricing in Focus
About $10 billion in bitcoin options are nearing expiration, with CoinDesk highlighting pricing as a key focus in its Oct. 29, 2026 market preview.
Rootstock Report Points to Bitcoin Lending as Institutional Growth Driver
A Rootstock report suggests lending, collateral and financing could broaden institutional demand for Bitcoin beyond its role as a store of value.