INFINIT opens managed trading vaults on Hyperliquid
INFINIT has introduced managed trading vaults that accept $USDC and run fixed-term strategies through restricted Hyperliquid trading accounts.
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Ledger links confirmed wallet drains to CryptoBilis devices
Ledger says every confirmed case in its October 9 draining incident involves devices sold by Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis.
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SynFutures tells Blast users to withdraw by October 26
SynFutures has asked users with balances on Blast to withdraw to Ethereum before Blast ends normal-interface withdrawals on October 26, 2026.
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Standard Chartered launches $RLUSD custody in Dubai
Standard Chartered has opened institutional custody for $RLUSD on the XRP Ledger through its Dubai branch and plans to connect the asset to LMAX Group through collateral mirroring.
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Dubai regulator licenses Kraken-linked Payward for broker and investment services
Dubai's VARA issued Payward FZCO an active licence for broker-dealer and management services, with permission to serve retail through institutional clients.
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FSB maps cross-border stablecoin risks and data gaps
The FSB says the structure of global stablecoins can concentrate redemption risk across borders while pseudonymous activity limits financial stability monitoring.
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Kraken's Payward secures full Dubai VARA licence
Dubai's VARA issued Kraken entity Payward FZCO an active VASP licence covering broker-dealer and management and investment services.
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Papertrade Tightens OI Caps After BBO Manipulation Attempts
Papertrade said it is tightening open-interest caps after traders targeted the Hyperliquid best-bid-and-offer midpoint that prices positions on its synthetic perpetuals exchange.
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PLabs proposes private stablecoin protocol on Ethereum
PLabs has proposed an Ethereum issuance protocol that would turn reserve deposits into private notes while keeping circulating claims backed 1:1.
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French committee backs tax on crypto-to-stablecoin swaps
French lawmakers advanced two 2027 tax amendments covering crypto-to-stablecoin conversions and portfolios above €800,000 when holders leave France.
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XRPL patches payment overflow that could mint $XRP
XRPL shipped an emergency payment-engine fix after a bug bounty report showed how one transaction could create spendable $XRP.
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IMF finds tokenized markets active but fragmented
The IMF found substantial tokenized-market activity alongside weak liquidity, fragmented settlement arrangements and new channels for transmitting financial stress.
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French Committee Backs Stablecoin Swap and Crypto Exit Taxes
Two amendments adopted in committee would change how France taxes stablecoin swaps and unrealized crypto gains when wealthy holders leave the country.
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Papertrade sets launch caps and profit haircut for HyperEVM trading
Papertrade has set a 14:00 UTC start for its HyperEVM perpetuals venue, with $1 billion of new per-side OI headroom and relayer-controlled launch traffic.
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Coinbase and Gennius bring ONED USD to Argentine bank apps
Coinbase and Gennius plan to put ONED USD conversion, transfers and Visa spending inside bank apps, starting in Argentina.
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CFTC proposes swap classification for event contracts
The CFTC has proposed expressly classifying event contracts as swaps under federal commodities law.
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