DeFi & Markets

Uniswap has switched on Aggregator Hooks in its web app and API across Ethereum, Base and Robinhood Chain, bringing outside liquidity sources into the v4 routing system.

Circle's Gateway expansion enhances cross-chain liquidity and efficiency, reducing capital requirements and facilitating seamless euro and Bitcoin transactions. The post Circle Gateway adds cirBTC and EURC to its unified crosschain balances appeared first on …

The Cardano Foundation has urged the European Commission not to broaden the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) by creating new standalone rules for decentralized finance, staking, and other protocol-level activities. In a recent response, the foundati…

Robinhood sees surge in bitcoin, gold prediction markets as traders move beyond sports The company's head of futures and prediction markets said bitcoin, gold and oil contracts are among its fastest-growing prediction markets. - Bitcoin, gold and oil price co…

The high transaction volume in Spark's pool highlights the growing integration and reliance on stablecoin liquidity hubs in decentralized finance. The post Spark’s RLUSD/USDS pool processes $453M in 30 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The 2026 Ethereum and Tron totals measure a treasury route, without proving an equivalent cash exit from crypto. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

The company's head of futures and prediction markets said bitcoin, gold and oil contracts are among its fastest-growing prediction markets.

SoFi says its new SOFIE tokenized deposit represents money held at SoFi Bank, advertises 4.40% APY subject to terms, and can convert to SoFiUSD for blockchain transfers.

Uniswap Labs launched aggregator hooks on Ethereum, Base, and Robinhood Chain on Oct. 22, letting its web app and API route swaps through external liquidity from Curve, Fluid, PancakeSwap, and other venues. The new adapters were developed by Uniswap Labs. In …

Customers in the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Austria can now buy crypto on Paybis through a banking app or a payment reference, with no card details needed. The four methods are the first wave of 13 local payment methods Paybis is adding. Riga, Latvia O…

Bitcoin went quiet after a week of big swings, with tech futures steadying and Brent hitting its highest level since early May. The Fed meets next week.

Webull will offer Bitcoin perpetual futures to its more than 6 million clients starting November 2026, routing trades through CFTC-regulated KalshiEX LLC after September's event contracts launch. The post Webull to Launch Bitcoin Perpetual Futures for 6 Milli…

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has officially softened its stance on the yield-ban enforcement strategy for stablecoins. In Bulletin 2026-50, the regulator’s final rule on third-party reward programs, the OCC dropped its proposed \”rebutt…

Bitcoin briefly lost the $81,000 footing on Oct. 22, while the Nasdaq lost more than 2%, spot gold dropped about 2.7% to $4,025, and silver sank about 5.8% to near $54.63. The 10-year Treasury yield fell from 5.146% to below 5%, marking its biggest one-day dr…

Bitcoin rose 0.47% to $81,690.50 after Thursday's 3.3% drop, as technology stocks, higher oil prices and $635.6 million in spot ETF outflows pressured cryptocurrencies.

The Floor Is Lava: BlackRock Joins Protected Bitcoin ETF Party Volatility-managed bitcoin is just the latest evolution of widening access to cryptocurrencies’ upside, experts said. Sign up for market insights, wealth management practice essentials and industr…

BIT Asset Management’s Bitcoin Fund ETF is expected to begin trading on SIX Swiss Exchange in November, with its public offering restricted to Switzerland.

A Singapore is firm behind Switzerland’s new Bitcoin ETF, Crypto Valley partners with Vietnam on crypto tech. The US cracks down on DeepSeek and bans some overseas AI investments.

Bitcoin (BTC USD) struggles below $81,000; Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin also fall as cryptocurrencies see $465 million in liquidations despite significant exchange-traded fund inflows.

The final GENIUS Act rule leaves linked issuer and third-party rewards subject to review and gives existing programs no grandfathering. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in you…

Reflect Money's Create tool could revolutionize stablecoin utility on Solana, potentially transforming idle assets into active revenue streams. The post Reflect Money launches Create for custom yield-bearing stablecoins on Solana appeared first on Crypto Brie…

A16z is the latest VC giant to widen bets beyond crypto and into AI and emerging tech The venture investor behind early bets on Coinbase, Solana and Uniswap said is broadening its focus, joining other crypto investment firms looking beyond blockchain to artif…

The venture investor behind early bets on Coinbase, Solana and Uniswap said is broadening its focus, joining other crypto investment firms looking beyond blockchain to artificial intelligence and tech themes.

Geneva, Switzerland, October 22, 2026 — TRON reinforced its position as a leading blockchain network for stablecoin settlement in the third quarter of 2026, with trillions in transaction volume, record USDT supply, growing payment card adoption, and the debut…

Meta's higher AI spending plan drags tech lower as Treasurys rally and the 10-year yield drops below 5%. Gold, silver and Bitcoin fall; oil climbs.

Bitcoin extended daily losses to 3% as US stocks came under pressure from President Donald Trump’s comments on Iran military action.

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Robinhood's integration with Morpho enhances DeFi liquidity options, potentially spurring innovation and expanding decentralized finance ecosystems. The post Robinhood stock tokens go live on Morpho as collateral for stablecoin loans appeared first on Crypto …

Bitcoin (BTC ) fell below $82,000 early Thursday as crypto joined a broader sell-off in riskier assets amid rising geopolitical tensions.The world's largest cryptocurrency traded around $81,600 Thursday morning, down more than 3% for the last 24 hours. Other…

The delay in Ethereum's testnet upgrade highlights the complexities of protocol changes, potentially impacting the timeline for mainnet improvements. The post Ethereum developers cancel Oct. 26 Glamsterdam upgrade on Hoodi testnet appeared first on Crypto Bri…

BlackRock filed for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protect ETF, a third bitcoin wrapper after IBIT and BITA, after Calamos' protected fund lost about 1% while bitcoin fell as much as 52%. The post BlackRock files for protected bitcoin ETF after rival fund weathe…

The surge in Arbitrum's active addresses highlights the volatility and competitive nature of Ethereum layer-2 networks, impacting user engagement and liquidity dynamics. The post Arbitrum active addresses reach 571,767 before retreating appeared first on Cryp…

Uniswap Labs has launched aggregator hooks, allowing Uniswap v4 to route trades through liquidity held on external platforms.

Uniswap's aggregator hooks could centralize liquidity, reduce slippage, and shift DeFi dynamics by integrating external pools into its protocol. The post Uniswap Labs launches aggregator hooks on Ethereum, Base and Robinhood Chain appeared first on Crypto Bri…

Bitcoin ETF trends highlight reactive investor behavior, suggesting reliance on past price movements rather than predictive insights. The post DWF Labs finds Bitcoin ETF buyers follow trends, not set them appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The October 21 notice targets inputs to payments between opposing traders, but gives no resulting rates or payment amounts. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox