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Polygon expands Open Money Stack to Solana, after Tron rollout
The move follows the addition of Tron support and Polygon’s acquisition of Coinme.
Justin Sun's HTX Agrees to Leave UK in Settlement With Financial Watchdog
The FCA says the Justin Sun-linked exchange will no longer target UK consumers, ending its first case against a crypto firm over marketing.
A new framework for tokenized asset tracking
None of the numbers most commonly used to assess tokenized assets answer the question a chief investment officer would ask about those assets on her own balance sheet: what is it …
HMRC puts 200 billionaires on UK tax crackdown hitlist
‘Compliance managers’ to have discussions with authority’s wealthiest customers in attempt to raise tax revenuesBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s tax authority is assigning d…
Tokenized stock venue on Canton could beat OKX–ICE to first trade under SEC framework
The venue, called TSV LLC, plans to start trading shares Canton Strategic Holdings shares as early as Monday, using issuer-sponsored tokenization that avoids the 30-day company ob…
Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs through Garantex
The analysis followed US sanctions against 10 people and one entity accused of helping North Korean IT worker schemes fund weapons programs.
Cruise residents stranded in Cambodia after fuel crisis halts operations – video
A luxury cruise ship on a years-long voyage around the world was forced to suspend its operations because of high fuel prices, stranding passengers in Cambodia. The ship, which be…
Is this play-safe budget a sign that the prime minister is planning an early election? | Larry Elliott
There’s no real strategy behind this hotchpotch of measures. Andy Burnham may be parking the big decisions until he has a true mandate Continue reading...
Morning Minute: Hedge Funds Left the BTC ETF Trade and Sovereign Wealth Stepped In
Now the BTC ETFs have flipped green for the month after $400M+ inflows this week, setting the stage for a big November.
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Unlimit founder backs Phase blockchain with $45M as mainnet launches
Phase’s new network lets smartphone owners earn tokens for validating transactions and sharing internet connections with AI agents.
HTX agrees to halt unlawful UK crypto promotions after FCA case
HTX has pledged to stop crypto marketing in the UK until October 2031, with deposits and new account registrations already blocked there.
U.S. sanctions Russian nationals for laundering millions in crypto for North Korean IT workers
Russian nationals Ilya Boykov and Vitold Obertas allegedly converted about $3.5 million and nearly $2 million in crypto, respectively, for North Korea.
As $10 billion in bitcoin options near expiry, the tell is in the pricing
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Bitcoin lending and yield could drive next wave of institutional demand, Rootstock says
A new report argues that putting institutional Bitcoin holdings to work through lending, collateral and financing could create demand beyond its store-of-value role.
Coinbase seeks Brazil crypto license, expects no service disruption
Coinbase has applied for authorization ahead of Brazil’s Oct. 30 deadline and says it expects to maintain existing services while regulators review its application.
EU investors rank crypto above retirement plans for lasting wealth creation: OKX survey
European investors ranked crypto above retirement plans for lasting wealth creation, while prior surveys show US investors are skeptical on crypto’s role in retirement accounts.
Rent the model. Own the harness. Own the network.
Every AI stack has choke points. Most are traps.
The hidden financial engine behind America’s building boom
America’s building boom depends on more than concrete and capital. Reinsurance helps make the risks manageable.
“The attackers are winning”: Cyber 60 founders say AI is giving hackers the upper hand
This week marked the release of the Cyber 60, Fortune’s annual list of cybersecurity’s most innovative startups. And the message is clear: The stakes are high.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s warning to AI investors: ‘Interest rates get in the cracks’
The AI spending boom is not immune to higher borrowing costs, Warsh says, as investors grow more selective about which projects to finance.
Etsy’s new CEO cracks down on AI listings—and buyers start to return
Kruti Patel Goyal is tightening AI rules while also using the technology to fix search and flag violations.
The Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady helps Warsh deny Tehran a say over monetary policy
The seemingly at-odds data and consensus policy response are essentially a geography problem: The key source of the FOMC's inflation headache lies in the Middle East.
Treasury Sanctions 11 Over North Korean IT Worker Scheme That Moved Millions in Crypto
Two Russian nationals converted more than $5 million in crypto for North Korean networks, according to OFAC, which listed their wallets.