U.S. Grid Standards for AI and Crypto Loads Clear NERC Ballot
NERC's proposed reliability standards for large data centers and crypto mining facilities passed a final stakeholder ballot, but still need board and federal approval.
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Mastercard and BVNK Link Stablecoin Balances to Accounts and Card Payments
Mastercard's new Global Money Platform combines fiat and stablecoin accounts, conversion, cards and local payouts through BVNK infrastructure.
GTCR and Elliott Agree to Take CCC Intelligent Solutions Private for $6.1 Billion
CCC Intelligent Solutions agreed to a $7.75-a-share cash buyout led by GTCR and Elliott, valuing the insurance-software company at about $6.1 billion including debt.
Multiliquid Discloses $8 Million Raised for Tokenized-Asset Conversions
Uniform Labs says its Multiliquid platform has raised $8 million in total funding to build conversions between tokenized assets and stablecoins; the rounds closed earlier.
Starknet Opens Non-Binding Vote on Exploring Post-Quantum Layer 1
STRK holders are weighing whether Starknet should research becoming an independent Layer 1; the seven-day poll cannot authorize a network transition.
Ripple Prime Adds 24/7 Swaps Linked to Traditional Markets on Hyperliquid
Ripple Prime says institutional clients can trade swaps tied to more than 100 traditional-market references through a structure linked to Hyperliquid futures.
U.S. Producer Prices Jump 1.3% in September as Energy Costs Surge
U.S. wholesale prices rose at their fastest monthly pace since March 2022, led by energy, adding a new inflation signal for the Federal Reserve.
Ledger Unveils Atom Android Signer With Separate Secure Mode
Ledger unveiled Atom, an Android-based security device that separates everyday apps from a protected signing environment and is slated to ship in 2027.
ASIC Proposes New Safeguards for Australian Crypto Platforms
Australia's securities regulator is consulting on custody, trading, settlement and capital standards for digital-asset platforms before new laws begin in April 2027.
Chainalysis Counts 138 Million x402 Payments on Base, but Agent Share Is Unclear
Chainalysis counts more than 138 million x402 transactions on Base, mostly micropayments, while independent research questions how many were made by AI agents.
South Korea’s KOSPI Closes Down 7.57% After Circuit Breaker
South Korean stocks fell sharply on October 15 as chipmakers led a rout that triggered a 20-minute market halt. The KOSPI recovered some intraday losses but still closed at a six-month low.
StarkWare Opens OffMarket for More Private Polymarket Trading
The service uses Starknet's privacy pool and fresh Polygon wallets to separate Polymarket positions from a user's main public account.
Bank of America Profit Falls as $1.2 Billion Compliance Charge Hits Third Quarter
Bank of America reported lower third-quarter profit as a regulatory charge and weaker bond trading offset growth in net interest income.
BingX EU Wins Austrian MiCA Authorization for EEA Rollout
Austria authorized BingX EU entity MEGE zweite GmbH for four crypto services as the company prepares a broader EEA launch.
Evernorth Names Four Partners for 473 Million XRP Treasury Plan
Evernorth named Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase and BitGo as execution partners for a phased deployment of its 473 million XRP treasury.
DriveWealth Adds Ripple Rails for RLUSD Brokerage Settlement
DriveWealth will integrate Ripple infrastructure for RLUSD settlement, cross-border funding and digital-asset custody, beginning in Europe.
Kraken Parent Payward Agrees to Buy EU-Licensed Saldo Bank
Payward has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lithuania-licensed Saldo Bank, extending its European banking plans beyond crypto trading.
Polygon Completes Coinme Deal, Adds 48-State Payments Reach
Polygon Labs has completed its Coinme acquisition, adding regulated U.S. money-movement coverage across 48 states to its stablecoin payments stack.