XRP Ledger Activates Batch Transactions After Validator Vote
The XRP Ledger has enabled BatchV1_1, allowing up to eight transactions to be submitted together after a related fix activated first.
Crypto News — Page 11
News and developments from the cryptocurrency industry.
HSBC and Ant Digital Test AI-Agent Payments With Tokenised Deposits
HSBC and Ant Digital completed a technical test in which an AI agent used tokenised bank deposits for a real-time micropayment.
Franklin Templeton and Animoca Bring Tokenized Assets to NUVA
Franklin Templeton and Animoca Brands plan to add institutional tokenized assets to NUVA's on-chain vault marketplace.
RBI Opens Dollar Window for State Oil Companies
India's central bank will supply dollars to three state-run oil companies through designated banks as pressure on the rupee persists.
EU Council Narrows ESMA Oversight Plan for Crypto and Markets
EU governments backed a narrower ESMA supervision plan that would initially cover only the largest cross-border crypto providers.
Core Lightning 26.06.9 Fixes Node Security and Payment Delays
Core Lightning urges node operators to upgrade after fixing security flaws, delayed channel traffic and an HTLC shutdown risk.
CFTC Moves to Define Event Contracts as Swaps
A new CFTC proposal would expressly classify event contracts on sports, politics, culture and weather as swaps under federal commodities law.
U.S. Consumer Mood Nears Record Low as Costs Bite
Preliminary October data show U.S. consumer sentiment falling to 46.3 as high prices and borrowing costs strain lower-income households.
Revolut AI Strategy: PRAGMA, Research and Plans Beyond Banking
Revolut’s AI strategy links PRAGMA and its research division with plans beyond banking. Separate confirmed research work from proposed customer products.
FSB Finds Major Gaps in Bank Crisis Funding Backstops
A Financial Stability Board review found only about one in five member jurisdictions fully met its emergency-funding standard for systemic bank resolutions.
Fed Survey Shows U.S. Income Rising as Debt Stress Deepens
The Federal Reserve found higher median income and wealth from 2022 to 2025, alongside a sharp increase in families falling behind on loans.
New York Bans Celsius Founder Mashinsky Under Conditional $35M Settlement
A New York settlement permanently bars Alex Mashinsky from finance and can require up to $35 million in conditional state payments.
Meanwhile Raises $37.5 Million to Expand Bitcoin Life Insurance
The Bain Capital Crypto-led round will support a wider international broker network for Bitcoin-denominated life policies.
Ethereum’s Sepolia Testnet Raises Gas Ceiling Near 200 Million
Glamsterdam is now running on Ethereum’s public Sepolia testnet with a gas ceiling more than three times the mainnet level.
Standard Chartered Plans Singapore Digital-Asset Custody Service
The bank plans custody for selected cryptoassets, stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, subject to Singapore regulatory requirements.
IMF Flags Liquidity Risks as Tokenized Markets Scale
An IMF chapter finds tokenized markets remain small and fragmented, combining round-the-clock access with weaker liquidity and higher volatility.
Thailand Issues Rules for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Thailand’s SEC has issued a framework for locally listed Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, with 11 notifications taking effect on October 16.
Greece Proposes 10% Tax on Cryptocurrency Capital Gains
A Greek draft bill proposes a 10% tax on cryptocurrency capital gains, with the first €500 of annual gains exempt.