Crypto Briefs
Short updates on stories reported by a single outlet so far — summarized in a few sentences, always linking the original reporting. Stories picked up by more publications get full articles.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Strive closes in on second-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury
Strive is acquiring Bitcoin aggressively and now sits 1,001 BTC behind Metaplanet in the second-largest corporate treasury ranking. The competition among companies building Bitcoin reserves reflects growing institutional adoption and strategic shifts in corporate treasury management.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingChainlink launches CustodySync custody-to-DeFi borrowing product
Chainlink announced CustodySync on Oct. 26, a product enabling institutions to borrow from decentralized lending markets using assets held in qualified custody, with Anchorage Digital Bank as its launch partner. The service connects custodians' collateral to DeFi protocols, expanding institutional access to on-chain lending.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBackpack Securities records $584M weekly tokenized stock volume
Backpack Securities reported $584 million in weekly trading volume for tokenized stocks, underscoring the platform's market position in the emerging tokenized securities space. The achievement suggests that execution quality and user experience may outweigh the breadth of available assets in driving adoption of tokenized equity trading.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBitcoin consolidation near $80K may break as macro events loom
ARP Digital suggests Bitcoin's consolidation around $80,000 could end within days as macroeconomic events approach. The analysis implies upcoming macro catalysts may trigger significant price movement, though the direction remains unspecified by the source.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingMetaMask Lists Anthropic Pre-IPO Perpetual Contracts via Hyperliquid
MetaMask has enabled trading of pre-IPO perpetual contracts for Anthropic through the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange. The offering allows crypto market participants to gain derivatives exposure to the AI company ahead of any potential public offering, potentially increasing market liquidity and influencing valuation expectations.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingMetaMask Adds Anthropic Pre-IPO Perpetual Contracts via Hyperliquid
MetaMask has enabled trading of pre-IPO perpetual contracts for Anthropic through Hyperliquid, allowing crypto users to speculate on the AI company's future valuation before any public offering. The move could increase market engagement and liquidity around Anthropic's value discovery.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingNBA names Kalshi, Polymarket as preferred prediction-market exchanges
The NBA has designated Kalshi and Polymarket as its official prediction-market exchanges, granting both platforms access to league data and U.S. marketing rights. The announcement comes as Kalshi faces a Utah lawsuit alleging unlawful fee collection of up to $61.2 million, adding regulatory pressure to the growing prediction-market sector.
Read the original at Crypto.newsNBA Names Kalshi, Polymarket as Official Prediction Markets
The NBA designated Kalshi and Polymarket as preferred prediction-market exchanges, granting them access to official league data and U.S. marketing rights. The move comes as Kalshi faces a Utah lawsuit alleging unlawful fees of up to $61.2 million, underscoring regulatory pressure on prediction-market platforms amid state-level challenges.
Read the original at Crypto.newsCoinbase expands US bank partnerships with PNC, Chase, Citi
Coinbase has established partnerships with three major US banks: PNC offers eligible private banking clients Bitcoin trading and custody via its digital platform; JPMorgan Chase enables account funding; and Citi supports stablecoin payments. The deals represent further mainstreaming of crypto services through traditional banking infrastructure.
Read the original at Crypto.newsCircle Acquires Interop Labs Team and Axelar Cross-Chain Tech
Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, has acquired the team and technology from Interop Labs, which developed Axelar Network's cross-chain infrastructure. The acquisition aims to enhance Circle's cross-chain capabilities and interoperability solutions for USDC and its broader platform.
Read the original at BITRSSHyperliquid Tests Permissioned Markets for US Derivatives
Hyperliquid is testing optional onchain allowlists to enable permissioned markets, part of Payward's strategy to launch US-regulated perpetual futures contracts. The existing Hyperliquid markets would remain unchanged under the proposal, though the US perps contracts still require regulatory approval before launch.
Read the original at The DefiantEthereum Foundation's ETH Sale Draws Community Criticism
The Ethereum Foundation faced backlash for selling ETH, with community members questioning why the organization continually liquidates its holdings rather than pursuing strategies to increase the asset's value. An analyst expressed frustration over the pattern, highlighting tension between the Foundation's treasury management and stakeholder expectations for asset stewardship.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoPayward pursues CFTC regulation as Hyperliquid HIP-3 deployer
Payward is seeking to become the first CFTC-regulated deployer on Hyperliquid's HIP-3 protocol, potentially integrating blockchain infrastructure with US derivatives regulatory compliance. The move could reshape US derivatives trading by establishing a regulated on-chain trading venue and influence global market structure.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBNB Standard plans BNB Chain validator ahead of Nasdaq listing
BNB Standard's CEO outlined plans to launch a BNB Chain validator as the firm prepares for its Nasdaq debut. The validator launch is expected to enhance the company's strategic position within the crypto ecosystem and potentially impact shareholder value.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingKraken Parent Payward Plans CFTC-Regulated Futures Launch
Payward, the parent company of Kraken exchange, plans to launch CFTC-regulated cryptocurrency futures for US clients. The move aims to boost market credibility and expand offerings, though regulatory approval remains pending and could affect future market dynamics.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingKraken Pro Launches BTC and ETH Options Trading in EEA
Kraken Pro has made European-style options trading available to eligible clients in the European Economic Area, offering BTC and ETH options on web and mobile through its Derivatives account. Options are cash-settled in USD with portfolio margin enabled by default, share collateral with existing Futures positions, and trade via request-for-quote mechanism supporting up to five legs per order.
Read the original at Cryptohopper Exchange NewsEthereum Foundation Backs Default Wallet Privacy via Kohaku SDK
The Ethereum Foundation endorsed default privacy in wallets through an update on Kohaku, an SDK integrating three privacy protocols, arguing that attackers should have reduced access to users' on-chain histories. The development represents the Foundation's push toward privacy-by-default features in Ethereum infrastructure.
Read the original at Crypto.newsCFTC Advances Voluntary Crypto Exchange Registration Pathway
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig announced the agency is advancing a voluntary federal registration pathway for crypto exchanges amid continued congressional stalling on comprehensive crypto market-structure legislation. The move represents the regulatory agency's effort to establish oversight mechanisms for digital-asset trading platforms absent legislative action from Congress.
Read the original at Crypto.newsRitual Launches AI-Native Layer 1 Blockchain for Autonomous Agents
Ritual, founded by former Polychain Capital partners Niraj Pant and Akilesh Potti, has announced Ritual Chain, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for autonomous agents and AI software. Unlike traditional blockchains focused on financial transactions, Ritual Chain enables software to independently use intelligence, control capital, and interact with blockchain systems.
Read the original at ZyCryptoBalancer Uncovers $500K+ in Forgotten User Assets
Balancer protocol discovered over $500,000 in overlooked user assets during a review, including buffer positions associated with Ethena and Gauntlet, as well as unclaimed legacy LDO rewards for Gnosis DAO and its stakeholders. The protocol is addressing the recovery and return of these dormant funds.
Read the original at The DefiantPolymarket US records 74M trades in October
Polymarket US logged a record 74 million trades in October, signaling growing mainstream adoption of regulated prediction markets. The milestone underscores the platform's expansion but raises questions about whether such trading volumes can be sustained.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingDogeOS integrates RedStone oracle for Dogecoin DeFi
DogeOS has partnered with RedStone to integrate oracle data services into Dogecoin's DeFi ecosystem. The integration is intended to enhance Dogecoin's decentralized finance capabilities by providing reliable price feeds and data access, potentially attracting additional developers and users to build DeFi applications on the network.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingMetaplanet US subsidiary acquires 4 Bitcoin ahead of Super League deal
Metaplanet's US subsidiary has acquired 4 Bitcoin as the company moves forward with a strategic expansion into US markets through a Super League partnership. The acquisition is part of Metaplanet's broader effort to enhance liquidity and market influence ahead of future investment activities.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingSolana RWA holders surge to 1.73M in weekly growth sprint
Solana's real-world asset (RWA) holders grew to 1.73 million, adding 140,000 participants over one week. The rapid adoption is framed as evidence of increasing blockchain adoption and potential acceleration in asset tokenization on the network.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingRipple Treasury adds 24/7 returns, AI cash management for RLUSD
Ripple announced 24/7 Returns and new AI automation tools for Ripple Treasury on October 26, enabling eligible corporate customers to earn yields on qualifying digital assets and manage cash outside traditional banking hours. The update combines yield-bearing capabilities with automated cash management features designed for institutional users of the Ripple ecosystem.
Read the original at Crypto.newsMemeToro Launches Open-Source AI Agent for Memecoin Deployment
MemeToro, an open-source memecoin launchpad on BNB Chain, has developed an AI agent capable of launching memecoins in seconds with transparent, auditable code rather than centralized control. The platform aims to address accountability concerns by enabling community verification of the agent's operations rather than requiring trust in a single operator.
Read the original at Crypto.newsStrategy pauses Bitcoin buys; STRC buybacks hit $205M
Strategy has repurchased $204.9 million of its STRC preferred stock while making no Bitcoin purchases or sales in the week ended October 25, according to an October 26 filing. The company's Bitcoin holdings remain unchanged at 848,517 BTC. The pause in Bitcoin acquisitions comes as the company prioritizes share buybacks.
Read the original at Crypto.newsRobinhood Chain DEX volume drops 23% amid momentum questions
Robinhood Chain's decentralized exchange volume fell 23.1% week-over-week while maintaining $1.132 billion in DeFi deposits, according to DefiLlama data as of October 26. Traders are questioning whether the post-launch volume decline indicates sustained growth challenges for the blockchain.
Read the original at Crypto.newsKeystone to Destroy 18,835 Wallets After Auth Key Breach
Hardware wallet maker Keystone confirmed that hackers obtained a device authentication key and accessed personal data of 25,964 customers, prompting the company to destroy 18,835 units and halt shipments. The October 26 announcement details the security incident and remediation steps, affecting a significant portion of its distributed devices.
Read the original at Crypto.newsCanada Opens Stablecoin Consultation, Maintains Yield Restrictions
Canada has launched a consultation on stablecoin regulations while keeping in place restrictions on yield-bearing stablecoins. The regulatory framework aims to provide market clarity, though critics argue the yield ban may limit innovation in the stablecoin sector.
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