🏛️ U.S. bets on stablecoins to strengthen the dollar
The U.S. Treasury argues that stablecoins, digital tokens backed by dollars, will help maintain the strength of the U.S. currency. This comes as Congress stalls legislation to regulate crypto assets, leaving a gap that regulators are trying to fill.
🚀 DTCC brings traditional securities to blockchain
DTCC, the entity that handles the settlement of U.S. stocks, has launched services to convert securities into digital tokens. This creates a practical way for stocks and bonds to be traded using crypto technology.
🚀 DTCC brings $30 trillion in securities to the blockchain
DTCC, the entity that manages securities custody in the U.S., launched its service for converting stocks and bonds into digital tokens. This makes it possible to transfer these assets 24/7 over blockchain, integrating crypto technology into traditional financial infrastructure.
🏛️ Itaú, Brazil’s largest private bank, registers to custody crypto
Itaú, Brazil’s largest private financial institution, officially registered to custody and operate cryptocurrencies under the new laws. This gives clients who keep their coins at the bank legal certainty, avoiding the risks of unregulated apps.
💥 Fed holds rates and bitcoin rises ahead of the decision
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates in the 3.75% to 4% range today, a move anticipated by the market. Bitcoin is up more than 2% to $81,411 as investors await the Fed chair’s remarks.
🤝 Robinhood Chain exceeds expectations and sends its tokens soaring
Robinhood announced that its blockchain network grew more than expected, surpassing Ethereum in fees. This sent ecosystem tokens climbing by as much as 57% in the market.
Google is unveiling a security system in a private preview that splits private keys to protect digital assets. Alphabet already uses it to custody its Ethereum and Solana holdings, with commercial availability expected in 2027.
💥 Bitcoin tops $81,000, boosted by Asian chip stocks
Bitcoin rose above $81,000 after a rally in Asian chip stocks, with South Korea’s Kospi index climbing 6.6%. The momentum pushed Bitcoin’s price to $81,400 and attracted $176 million in inflows to U.S. spot ETFs.
Securitize has added the Stellar blockchain to its list of supported platforms, alongside Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche. This integration enables the creation of real-world asset tokens on a fast, compliant network, driving institutional crypto adoption.
📌 Datavault AI loses 50% after being unable to withdraw $150 M in bitcoin
Datavault AI saw its stock fall 50% after it was unable to withdraw the bitcoin tied to a $150 million deal with Scilex. The inability to move those bitcoins is creating selling pressure and worrying crypto investors.
$BTC #CryptoNews Source: The Block · https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-10-27-datavault-ai-stock-plummets-bitcoin-deal-431962
🚀 Ripple and Robinhood bring their stablecoin to retail and institutional customers
Ripple expanded its partnership with Robinhood to offer its RLUSD stablecoin to everyday users and major investors. The company also signed agreements with BNY for digital asset custody and with C2FO to settle commercial payments on the XRP network.
📊 VanEck launches ETF that includes bitcoin with a 0.26% fee
VanEck launched the Wealth Builder ETF (WBMO), which combines stocks, bonds, gold, and indirect exposure to bitcoin, charging a 0.26% net annual fee. The fund lets investors buy a single share to gain exposure to the crypto market without handling bitcoin directly.
🚀 Circle integrates USDC into Colombia’s instant payments
Circle and ACI Worldwide will test the use of USDC, a stable digital currency, on Colombia’s instant payments network. This allows banks to use stablecoins alongside their traditional systems without changing their existing infrastructure.
📜 IBM, Intel and Oracle stall OKX’s blockchain stock plan
IBM, Oracle, Intel and IonQ opposed having their shares traded on blockchain, bringing the total to 26 companies. This resistance complicates the SEC’s new framework for trading tokenized stocks.
🤝 Brazilian companies used stablecoins to protect themselves against the real
Brazilian corporations bought USDT en masse on election day to hedge against the risk of their currency losing value. Trading volume for this stablecoin on the local exchange surged 800% while traditional markets were closed.
⚖️ USDC overtakes USDT in euro trading after MiCA rules
Since January 2024, USDC has accounted for 56% of euro stablecoin trading volume, while USDT has lost market share. The EU’s new MiCA regulatory framework requires exchanges to limit USDT, benefiting USDC and shifting liquidity in the crypto market.
📜 Crypto industry spends $176M to secure favorable laws
The cryptocurrency industry has invested $176 million in U.S. election campaigns to elect lawmakers who will approve clear rules for digital currencies and stablecoins (digital currencies pegged to the dollar). The goal is to ensure that, after Trump leaves office, the new Congress won't block regulation or penalize companies in the sector.
🌐 BNY Mellon and Ripple expand custody of XRP and RLUSD
BNY Mellon, a major financial asset custodian, has expanded its service to hold XRP and RLUSD, and is working with Ripple to test commercial payments on its network. This allows businesses to use cryptocurrencies to settle invoices more quickly and securely.
$XRP $RLUSD #CryptoNews Source: The Block · https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-10-27-ripple-bny-explore-using-xrp-ledger-finance-approved-invoices-431891
🤝 Janus Henderson launches digital Nasdaq-100 fund
Asset manager Janus Henderson introduced JQQQ, the first authorized fund to track the Nasdaq-100 index using blockchain technology. It is aimed at professional investors outside the U.S., with a minimum investment of 100,000 USDC.
$USDC #CryptoNews Source: The Defiant · https://thedefiant.io/converge/defi/janus-henderson-announces-tokenized-nasdaq-100-fund-on-stellar
🧩 CF Benchmarks brings Wall Street pricing data to the blockchain
CF Benchmarks, a Kraken subsidiary, launched CFB Oracle to provide price indices used by BlackRock and CME to applications on Ethereum and other chains. This makes it possible to create cryptocurrency-based funds and derivatives with reliable pricing, which could boost institutional adoption of DeFi.