Frax, IQ launch Korean won-pegged KRWQ on Base amid stablecoin push
Crypto protocols Frax and IQ have partnered to launch KRWQ, a Korean won stablecoin designed to be fully regulatory-compliant amid the country’s stablecoin push. Go to Source
Month: October 2025
Institutional backers plot $500M Canton token treasury: Report
DRW Holdings and Liberty City Ventures are reportedly exploring the creation of a Canton Network token treasury, signaling significant institutional backing for the blockchain. Go to Source
Solana ETFs finally launched: So why isn’t SOL trading far above $200?
SOL investors bet on an ETF approval and set price targets from $300 to $1,000. The ETFs are live now, but Solana price still trades below $200. Did traders sell the news? Go to Source
Germany’s AfD Calls for Bitcoin Exemption From EU MiCA Rules
The German opposition party, Alternative for Germany, is demanding that the German government exempt bitcoin from the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Arguments for Special BTC Status The German opposition party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has escalated its stance on bitcoin ( BTC) by filing a motion in the Bundestag (Parliament) calling for … Read more
European central bank pushes for CBDC launch in 2029: Report
Nigeria, the Bahamas and Jamaica are only three jurisdictions with launched CBDCs, according to the American think tank, the Atlantic Council. Go to Source
Trump, Xi meet in South Korea to iron out tariffs that sank crypto this month
US President Donald Trump has flown to South Korea to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping to resolve trade tensions between the world’s two superpowers. Go to Source
Banks’ concern over stablecoins ‘ignores reality’ — Coinbase
US banking groups have urged Congress to clamp down on stablecoin yields, arguing it would trigger a US banking customer exodus. Go to Source
Australian Regulator Updates Guidance Classifying Digital Assets as Financial Products
ASIC clarifies that many digital assets are financial products and provides transitional relief to support innovation. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on 29 October 2025 published updated guidance stating that stablecoins, wrapped tokens, tokenized securities and digital asset wallets can be financial products under existing law, and confirmed a sector‑wide no‑action position until … Read more
Ethereum courts Wall Street with new ‘institutions’ website
Ethereum Foundation launches a dedicated resource to streamline institutional onboarding and showcase enterprise-grade use cases. Go to Source
AAA Credit Meets Blockchain in Securitize’s Latest Onchain Fund With BNY
Securitize has joined forces with BNY to launch the Securitize Tokenized AAA CLO Fund (STAC), the first onchain fund focused on AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), with Grove Finance anchoring $100 million. BNY and Securitize Push Structured Credit Into the Digital Age In a move bridging Wall Street credit sophistication with blockchain efficiency, Securitize and … Read more