Coinshares International has opened an office in New York City, marking a key step in its strategy to expand in the United States. The company aims to bolster its presence in the U.S. financial market through this move and recent acquisitions. Coinshares' New Office Signals Major U.S.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a cautionary report as traditional financial institutions accelerate their exploration of tokenization, raising concerns over governance, legal frameworks, and financial stability. Tokenization, which converts real-world assets like property and securities into digital tokens, has drawn attention for its ability to streamline transactions and reduce costs.

An executive from hedge fund Brevan Howard says that the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) sensible approach to crypto regulations is making the country a top region for digital asset trading.

Agora CEO and co-founder Nick van Eck joins CoinDesk Live on "Markets Daily" to explore the current trends in the crypto market. Plus, insights on stablecoin adoption in Latin America and the growth of fintech around the globe.

OpenEden surpassed $150 million in total value locked (TVL) for its tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills vault on October 22.

The tokenized fund will invest in data centers in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India, and Europe.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has once again raised concerns about the risks posed by the cryptocurrency industry. In a recent interview with Bloomberg recently, Gensler noted that many investors have been hurt because they did not have enough information about their investment in digital assets.

Supporters believe WAP can connect mainstream culture with blockchain, fostering authentic engagement in crypto.

Republicans and Democrats across the House and Senate are increasingly convinced that key pieces of crypto legislation could soon become law.

The US Congress is being targeted by the cryptocurrency industry, which plans to spend a massive $160 million through super PACs to support pro-crypto candidates and shape favorable legislation. It is a bipartisan bill that reflects the industry's desire to secure a friendly regulatory environment across the aisle as it expands its presence and legitimacy

Magic Eden aims to add the Layer 1 network Monad as its 10th supported blockchain, after Monad goes live on testnet.

SEC chair Gary Gensler pushed back against criticism of the agency's enforcement-driven regulatory approach to crypto during an interview on Bloomberg Technology on Oct. 22.

Alyse Killen of Stillmark says there's still opportunity in the crypto space no matter who ends up winning in the US election. She speaks on "Bloomberg Technology" with Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde.

The SEC embraced shorter settlement times after the GameStop short squeeze—but crypto already does 24/7 markets and quick trade completions.

The bitcoin mining company and vertically integrated blockchain firm DMG Blockchain Solutions has announced a partnership with Malahat Nation to develop Canada's first Indigenous-led artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The project, designed to utilize clean energy, is expected to expand technology infrastructure while promoting economic growth in Indigenous communities.

The Bank for International Settlements and the Financial Stability Board have similar views on tokenization — it could provide new benefits and familiar challenges.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will continue to include cryptocurrency in its 2025 SEC Focus Review.

A large-scale crypto fraud trial opened on Monday in Nancy, France. Over 20 defendants are accused of scamming 1,300 victims through fake crypto and diamond investment schemes.

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific expects to generate roughly $8.7 billion in revenue over the next 12 years, following an expansion of its hosting agreement with CoreWeave, according to an Oct. 22 statement.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam expressed optimism on October 21 that Congress could pass crypto legislation in the United States following the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

International exchanges have frozen Iranian crypto assets and blocked their accounts after Intel revealed local exchanges may be working for the Iranian government. International centralized exchanges exited the Iranian market following primary and secondary sanctions from the U.S. government.

The former president has been on a positive streak in recent weeks, pulling ahead as the election approaches.

The crypto lobbyist group Fairshake disbursed nearly $29 million in September ahead of the American presidential election next month. A Federal Election Commission filing indicates Fairshake, a super political action committee (PAC), had dispensed more than $142.3 million year-to-date by the end of September and still had $42.8 million of cash on hand.

Advertising will reach approximately $667 billion globally in 2024, including the spike in advertising accompanying a U.S. Presidential election. According to an ISBA Programmatic Supply Chain Transparency study, 15% of digital advertising spend is “unattributable —that's about one-third of supply chain costs.

In this interview, OKX President Hong Fang discusses the company's strategy for global expansion, with a focus on their recent launch in the UAE. This content is not an offer or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold virtual assets.

Residents of the Argentine capital now have access to decentralized digital IDs on their mobile devices, powered by the scaling protocol ZKsync Era.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a structured legal framework for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) through the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO).

During a recent interview with Bloomberg, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler stated that "all too many people" had been hurt by the crypto industry.

Rep. French Hill says he is "still optimistic" that two crypto bills could be considered before the end of the year.

Hailey Lennon and Nic Carter refuted Kashkari's claims, citing data that only 0.34% of crypto transactions were linked to illegal activity.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) released a report on October 21 highlighting both the potential and the pitfalls of tokenization in traditional finance.

In honor of Halloween, Binance has created the ‘Halloween Pumpkin Chase' to celebrate this occasion from October 21, 2024, to October 31, 2024. Participants can win up to 10 BNB.

TL;DR Azura, a new DeFi platform, debuted on October 22, 2024, backed by a $6.9 million investment round led by Initialized Capital. The platform aims to simplify access to DeFi applications and reduce entry barriers for new investors and users.

Stablecoins kept expanding their influence on the crypto market, with 70 active new assets. Liquidity still clustered into the leading tokens, with only 10 stablecoins reaching $10M in daily volumes.

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari — who once compared Bitcoin to Beanie Babies — on Monday clashed with the crypto community after proclaiming that digital assets are only useful for purchasing drugs and other criminal activities.

Operation Shamrock, led by Erin West, tackles crypto crimes and pig butchering scams through collaboration and innovation in law enforcement strategies.

Buenos Aires has introduced a new digital identity system that prioritizes privacy using zero-knowledge technology. The Argentinian government has integrated QuarkID, a blockchain-based identity solution, into its miBA app, which offers services and documents to over 3.

The intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, offering new opportunities for decentralized finance and programmable money, according to Pantera Capital.

Coinbase has submitted two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests against American regulators. The crypto exchange is demanding the disclosure of documents related to the prosecution of crypto companies by U.S. banks.

TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington says payments giant Stripe has completed the acquisition of stablecoin startup Bridge. In an X post referencing a report about Stripe's discussions to acquire Bridge, the tech publication executive says the $1.1 billion purchase of Bridge is a done deal.

The recently confirmed acquisition of stablecoin payment platform Bridge for $1.1 billion by U.S. payment processor Stripe validates the growing importance and legitimacy of stablecoins as a use case for public blockchains—particularly for global cross-border transactions, according to Bernstein. “Stablecoins have become systemically important, now the 18th largest holder of U.S.

The U.S. SEC signals a push for more oversight and regulation of crypto in 2025.

US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler talks about the challenges around regulating artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies on "Bloomberg Technology."

On October 2nd the UAE Federal Tax Authority exempted crypto transaction from value-added tax (VAT). Effective from Nov. 15, 2024, the exemption applies retrospectively to transactions dating back to Jan. 1, 2018.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again published its list of 2025 exam priorities, adding “Crypto Assets” for the second time in a row. Notably, this new exam priorities list has drawn a new round of criticism.

Cryptocurrency continues to be on the SEC focus review list in 2025 despite most crypto companies not being registered with the agency.

Billionaire Elon Musk has publicly rallied behind John Deaton, who is known among crypto fans for his legal advocacy, in his bid to replace the crypto industry's least favorite U.S. lawmaker, Sen. Elizabeth Warren.