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Crypto Daily Brief — October 29, 2026

Top story: Google launches bank-grade crypto custody system in 2027. At publication, Bitcoin was at $79,989 (-1.0% in 24h), Ether at $2,313.42 (-1.6% in 24h) and the total crypto market cap at $2.70 trillion (-3.8% in 24h).

CoinArticle · The Daily Brief · 2026-10-29

BTC $79,989 (-1.0%) · ETH $2,313 (-1.6%) · Total mcap $2.70T (-3.8%)

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Google Previews Bank-Grade Crypto Custody System for 2027 Launch

Google is testing a bank-grade crypto custody system using multi-party computation to split private keys across separate environments, scheduled for early 2027 launch. The system is already undergoing trials with several banking partners.

2.

Itaú Becomes First Brazilian Bank to Formalize Crypto Trading

Itaú Unibanco became the first Brazilian bank to formally register cryptocurrency trading and custody operations with the central bank under new digital asset regulations. The move provides retail and institutional clients access to 15 crypto assets including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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CFTC Sues Utah to Defend Kalshi Against State Gambling Charges

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Utah to prevent enforcement of gambling laws against Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market platform. Utah has separately brought 13 felony counts and one misdemeanor against Kalshi and its co-founders.

4.

Alipay Denies Support for Crypto Trading via Third-Party Platforms

Alipay denied authorizing cryptocurrency trading through third-party platforms after Peer launched USDC transactions via yuan payments. The denial reflects regulatory pressure on Chinese payment processors to distance themselves from crypto activities.

5.

Allium Discloses Security Breach, Revokes API Keys Affecting Major Clients

Allium, a blockchain data provider serving Visa, Stripe, and Coinbase, disclosed unauthorized system access and revoked API keys. Core services have been restored though data uploads and some feeds remain affected.

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