Crypto World News
Crypto World News
OKXICE Stock Tokenization faces a setback as nine U.S. companies object to having their shares traded on the platform, raising questions about issuer approval, regulatory compliance, and the future of 24/7 blockchain-based equity trading.
Bitget account restrictions now include Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan under updated October 16, 2026, terms. Affected users will receive individual withdrawal deadlines, while the exchange has yet to disclose the total number of impacted accounts or specific regulatory reasons.
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 has developed quantum circuit designs that significantly reduce gate requirements across multiple computational tasks. The research, conducted with Harvard University and QuEra Computing researchers, highlights how AI-driven algorithm optimization could improve quantum computing efficiency while addressing persistent hardware limitations.
Bitwise XRP ETF has reached $561 million in assets under management, making it the leading spot XRP fund by assets. The fund captured most reported weekly inflows, while XRP’s price movements and technical levels remain important factors affecting ETF valuations.
XRP Ledger Tokenization is gaining momentum as commodities account for 40.96% of reported RWA value, while institutional projects from Aviva Investors and Ripple highlight growing interest in blockchain-based financial assets.
SBI Holdings and Startale Group are testing JPYSC and OUSD interoperability through Open Standard to improve cross-border yen-dollar payments using blockchain technology.
Binance US is reportedly exploring a $100 million funding round at a $1 billion valuation as it seeks to strengthen its American business. The proposed valuation is 78% below its 2022 benchmark, while liquidity, customer activity, and regulatory developments remain important to its recovery.
Mastercard launches its Global Money Platform to connect stablecoins and traditional currencies, enabling businesses to manage cross-border payments, currency conversions, and digital asset transactions through a single API.
The United States became a net Bitcoin importer in 2026 for the first time since 2022, according to Chainalysis. Large transactions drove the shift, even as smaller transfers flowed outward and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded substantial outflows during the first half.
BingX EU has secured a MiCA license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, supporting its planned expansion across 29 European Economic Area countries. The exchange’s rollout depends on passporting arrangements and regulatory coordination before its crypto custody, exchange, and brokerage services become available across the region.