DeFi & Markets

The post The CFTC Lists XRP and Stellar as Digital Commodities Alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. Is XRP Officially Not a Security? appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed new regulations that list XRP (CRYPT…

OUSD's rapid growth on Ethereum highlights institutional influence in stablecoin markets, raising concerns about liquidity concentration and market stability. The post Open USD supply on Ethereum tops $100M in its first week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan’s October 6 auction drew firmer demand at a higher yield after earlier foreign-debt sales, raising a potential Bitcoin financing risk. The post As Japanese institutions sell ¥2.6 trillion in foreign debt, here’s what Bitcoin investors need to watch appe…

The integration enhances cross-chain liquidity and efficiency, positioning Polygon as a pivotal connector in the evolving stablecoin ecosystem. The post TRON plugs into Polygon’s Open Money Stack to widen stablecoin rails appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pons' rapid growth highlights the potential for innovative DeFi models to reshape trading dynamics and influence market structures significantly. The post Pons surpasses $6B in all-time Uniswap v4 hook volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin gained 84.2% from the January 2024 pre-ETF baseline through Oct. 5, 2026, even as nominal and real yields rose. The post Bitcoin price has risen 84% since January 2024 while Treasury yields climbed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Polygon said businesses can also move the world’s largest stablecoin USDT between TRON and EVM networks without connecting to a wallet provider, bridge or fiat-ramp operator.

The integration enhances cross-chain liquidity and asset mobility, potentially boosting Robinhood's DeFi ecosystem and investor interest. The post Robinhood Chain plugs into NEAR Intents for swaps across 180+ assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Binance's dominance in SanDisk perps highlights the growing intersection of crypto and traditional securities, raising potential regulatory concerns. The post Binance leads SanDisk perps liquidity, with OKX and Hyperliquid trailing appeared first on Crypto Br…

Coinbase is expanding access to Deribit’s crypto options and perpetual futures for US institutions, with retail options planned later this year.

Bitcoin fell sharply as oil topped $101 and the 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2002. The daily chart still leans bullish. The four-hour chart disagrees.

Moody's assigned Sky a B3 issuer rating with a stable outlook, its first rating of a stablecoin protocol. Sky is also rated B- by S&P.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Labs and HashKey Cloud today announced that HashKey Cloud will integrate Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV) to provide native Bitcoin-backed borrowing and yield services. TBV enables Bitcoin holders to use native Bi…

Hong Kong-based stablecoin issuer First Digital says it is ready for its stock market debut. The Nasdaq listing is designed to help First Digital fund the expansion of Finance District, “ecosystem for the agentic economy,” the company said in a Wednesday (Oct…

Hong Kong-based stablecoin issuer First Digital says it is ready for its stock market debut. The Nasdaq listing is designed to help First Digital fund the expansion of Finance District, “ecosystem for the agentic economy,” the company said in a Wednesday (Oct…

Fresh October 7 futures closures highlight the gap between a completed fund-flow tally and traders’ continuing margin exposure. The post Bitcoin drops to $84k sees $143 million in liquidations as ETF inflows turn positive appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Sky Protocol becomes the first stablecoin protocol rated by both Moody's and S&P Global GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky Frontier Foundation announced today that Moody's Ratings has assigned Sky Protocol a B3 issuer rating with a…

A cross-border payments firm has sued Tether, claiming the stablecoin operator froze $2.76 million in USDT from its treasury wallet in September 2025 without cause and refused to release the funds despite Brazilian police confirming no investigation targeted …

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Bitcoin The choppy trading is a part of a typical stair-step rally, according to some observers, and it could soon pave the way for a move above $87,000. The question is what would turn that pause into a firm break above the range. The answer sits in what dr…

Jupiter Lend's rise highlights the dynamic nature of DeFi on Solana, emphasizing the importance of innovation and strategic positioning. The post Jupiter Lend overtakes Kamino as Solana’s largest lending protocol appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin’s recovery stalls just short of rescuing its last underwater cohort Yearly buyer cohorts and U.S. spot ETF investors offer a map of potential support and resistance as bitcoin retreats below $84,000. - The 2025 cohort is the only yearly buyer group st…

Yearly buyer cohorts and U.S. spot ETF investors offer a map of potential support and resistance as bitcoin retreats below $84,000.

Abstract will shut down on Dec. 15 despite onboarding more than 400,000 users, hosting 144 apps, and landing brands including Disney and Red Bull Racing. The consumer-focused Ethereum layer-2 (L2) cited stagnant growth, thin liquidity, restricted DeFi activit…

Sberbank joined Russia’s first group of registered crypto custodians and plans to launch Bitcoin, Ether and USDT products through its platforms on Dec. 1.

Cross-border payments firm Conduit Technology has sued cryptocurrency company Tether in an attempt to obtain a court order releasing $2.76 million in USDT frozen since... The post Tether Hit With $2.76M Lawsuit as Conduit Challenges Year-Long USDT Freeze appe…

The shift from Ethereum to Bitcoin ETFs indicates a strategic reallocation of crypto investments, impacting market dynamics and investor sentiment. The post BlackRock ETF clients pull $202M from Ethereum as outflow streak hits six days appeared first on Crypt…

Coinbase's integration with Deribit could redefine global trading dynamics, enhancing liquidity and competition in the derivatives market. The post Coinbase revives Pro branding as Deribit integration reshapes its global exchange appeared first on Crypto Brie…

The large USDC movements into Aave highlight the growing influence of anonymous capital flows in DeFi, impacting liquidity dynamics. The post Unknown whale moves approximately 133.78 million USDC to Aave appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post The Winklevoss Twins Plan to Invest $100 Million in the Coin That Outperformed Bitcoin appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss’s investment fund has announced plans to potentially invest up to $100 million in a new Winklevoss Zc…

Strategy’s October filing shows an accounting consequence. ETF cost estimates measure fund holdings, while redemptions determine how Bitcoin leaves. The post Bitcoin rally delivers $4.1 billion tax windfall for Strategy appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The lawsuit alleged that Tether froze $2.76 million worth of the USDt stablecoin belonging to Conduit with “no justification” as part of a investigation by Brazilian authorities.

Bitcoin remained caught below ask liquidity around $87,000 as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq broke out to hit new all-time highs.

Tokenized gold's integration into DeFi could reshape financial markets by enhancing liquidity and diversifying collateral options. The post Tether’s tokenized gold piles into DeFi as Aave takes the lion’s share appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Founders Fund's investment in Anvil highlights the growing integration of traditional finance with DeFi, impacting governance and risk dynamics. The post Founders Fund leads $5 million token purchase in Anvil protocol appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The lawsuit highlights potential counterparty risks in stablecoin transactions, raising concerns about asset control and legal recourse. The post Conduit sues Tether over $2.76 million in frozen USDT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.