DeFi & Markets

The incident highlights the inherent risks in DeFi yield products, emphasizing the need for careful risk assessment and management strategies. The post Lulo reports 6.4% drawdown on Boost deposits from Neutrl exposure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TL;DR: Bitmine says its Ethereum holdings reached approximately 6.04 million ETH after it added 12,535 tokens over the past week. Bitmine Immersion Technologies has pushed its Ethereum treasury past the six-million-token mark, reporting holdings of 6,041,481 …

Oct 20, 08:14 PDT Monitoring - GMO-Z.com Trust Company, Inc., the issuer of GYEN, is winding down the GYEN stablecoin. Coinbase will convert all GYEN held on Coinbase to USDC from October 26 - 30, 2026.Send and receive support for GYEN will be disabled on Coi…

THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Oct 26, 00:01 PDT  -  Oct 31, 00:01 PDT Oct 20, 08:09 PDT Scheduled - GMO-Z.com Trust Company, Inc., the issuer of GYEN, is winding down the GYEN stablecoin. Coinbase will convert all GYEN held on Coinbase to USDC from October 26 - 3…

BlackRock seeks to shield bitcoin investors from losses after rival fund weathers 50% crash BlackRock's proposed fund follows similar products from Calamos that helped investors avoid steep losses during bitcoin's selloff. - BlackRock filed Monday to offer a …

The financial regulator approved Switzerland’s first Bitcoin ETF accessible to retail investors, but cautioned about the high volatility of crypto investments.

FINMA reportedly approved the first retail Swiss Bitcoin ETF with custody safeguards and risk warnings, widening access beyond qualified investors. The post First Swiss Retail Bitcoin ETF Wins FINMA Approval With Safeguards, Reports Say appeared first on Bitc…

The post Bitcoin ETF News: BlackRock Wants to Launch a Bitcoin Fund That Limits Your Losses. What’s the Catch? appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. In an intriguing new move, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) is looking to offer Bitcoin investors a kind of financial protectio…

USTX is backed by Brale-managed reserves and can be minted with USDC from eight networks for use in tx’s wallet and planned RWA marketplace.

BlackRock filed for a Bitcoin ETF with capped gains and conditional downside protection, giving investors an options-based alternative to direct exposure. The post BlackRock Files for Bitcoin ETF With Capped Gains and Conditional Protection appeared first on …

FINMA approved Switzerland's first retail bitcoin ETF, following earlier crypto ETP listings and a fund restricted to qualified investors.

The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Just Had Its Biggest Day in a Year. So Why Is Crypto Still Falling? appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ: IBIT) saw a significant inflow of $665.2 million on October 19, 2026, its larg…

Bitcoin Further weakness in equities could damp demand, analysts at QCP Capital wrote in a note published Monday. That may be on the cards. Both Nasdaq 100 futures and S&P 500 futures are lower, with companies including Coinbase Global “Broader equity delev…

The day ahead in crypto: Oct. 20, 2026

QUINELINGS crypto rose 266% on one listing while a separate Solana namesake lost over 90%, highlighting risks around Hoskinson’s software branding. The post QUINELINGS Listing Gains 266% While Solana Namesake Loses Over 90% appeared first on Bitcoin Foundatio…

BlackRock filed with the SEC on Oct. 19 for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF (PBIT), a fund that would hold options and fixed-income securities and gain Bitcoin exposure through derivatives. The preliminary prospectus excludes direct Bitcoin and spo…

Bitcoin slipped 0.5% to around $81,400 even after the biggest daily spot ETF inflow in nearly a month as South Korea's Kospi index fell 3.7% on AI worries.

TL;DR: BlackRock’s IBIT recorded roughly $665 million in net inflows on October 19, even as several other US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw investors take money out. A strong day for Bitcoin ETFs wasn’t quite as broad-based as the headline number suggests. BlackRock’s…

The approval of Switzerland's first retail Bitcoin ETF could pave the way for broader crypto fund access, influencing global regulatory trends. The post FINMA approves Switzerland’s first retail Bitcoin ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Monday's inflows more than offset the previous week's net withdrawals, while IBIT was the only fund with positive net flows. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

TL;DR: BlackRock has proposed another Bitcoin-linked ETF, this time using options to pursue some protection against losses while giving up part of the potential upside. BlackRock’s latest Bitcoin fund filing takes a different approach from the familiar buy-an…

The iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF would use options on IBIT to limit losses, in exchange for giving up some upside.

BlackRock’s proposed Bitcoin fund would use options to limit potential losses and gains, adding another strategy to its existing Bitcoin and Ether ETF lineup.

Bitcoin ETF inflows highlight BlackRock's dominance, while Ethereum and Solana outflows suggest shifting investor preferences and market dynamics. The post Bitcoin spot ETFs see $526.6 million inflows on October 19 as Ethereum and Solana funds bleed appeared …

Min Jung, associate researcher at Presto Research, said investors could be positioning for a potential 'catch-up trade' in bitcoin.

Binance's AOR could enhance trading efficiency in low-liquidity markets, potentially increasing user engagement and market fluidity. The post Binance launches auto order routing on its Spot platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The stablecoin payments buildout has spent the year assembling rails: Visa Direct moving USDC prefunding into commercial production, Mastercard wiring BVNK stablecoin settlement into 130 countries, and Marqeta and Coinbase building processor-layer settlement …

Sei's reliance on Saphyre highlights potential risks in network stability and growth, emphasizing the need for diversification and TVL expansion. The post Sei network nears $16 billion in all-time DEX volume as Saphyre dominates trading appeared first on Cryp…

One of the world's largest investment managers, BlackRock has filed for another bitcoin fund, marking its third tied to the asset.

Kinexys, JPMorgan’s blockchain platform, has brought its bank deposit token to the Ethereum (ETH) mainnet for institutional clients. Oli Harris, global head of Kinexys, announced the expansion of JPM Coin (JPMD) on LinkedIn on Monday morning. “More institutio…

BlackRock's move could reshape investor strategies, offering diversified Bitcoin exposure options and potentially influencing ETF market dynamics. The post BlackRock files for iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase's roadmap additions highlight evolving blockchain innovation, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor strategies. The post Coinbase adds AXIS, PEARL, and STABLE to its asset listing roadmap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The lack of borrowing in Sentora's OUSD vault highlights challenges in generating organic yield, potentially impacting future DeFi adoption. The post Sentora’s OUSD lending vault holds $43M on Tempo, but almost nobody is borrowing appeared first on Crypto Bri…

On October 7, 2026, the French National Assembly’s Finance Committee voted 38-37 to extend the country’s existing 31.4% flat tax on crypto gains to crypto-to-stablecoin swaps. The amendment, sponsored by Communist MP Nicolas Sansu and 16 left-wing co-signers,…

Advisory at a Glance Title #StopRansomware: SafePay Ransomware Original Publication  October 20, 2026 Executive Summary This advisory details recent activity by the SafePay …

The rise in stablecoin use in Canada highlights a shift towards utility-driven crypto demand, potentially impacting domestic financial policies. The post Chainalysis: USDC-led stablecoins take 44% of Canadian dollar crypto volume appeared first on Crypto Brie…