Exchanges
Toobit Brings Back Halloween Horror Hunt With 500,000 USDT Reward Pool
Toobit's Halloween Horror Hunt returns October 21 to November 11, 2026, featuring a dice-based treasure hunt, pumpkin chests, and social media challenges with rewards totaling up to 500,000 USDT.
Ripple and BCG Report: Institutional Custody Becomes Operating Layer for Digital Finance
A BCG report commissioned by Ripple finds over 30% of digital assets are held through institutional custody, as banks build out services beyond safekeeping.
CoinGecko API Now Available on API3's AirnodeHub Marketplace for AI Agents
CoinGecko's data feed has launched on API3's AirnodeHub, enabling AI agents to access verified market data and wallet information with cryptographic signatures confirming data provenance.
CME CEO Calls Crypto Perps Swaps as Exchange Sues CFTC Over Approval
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy argues crypto perpetual futures are swaps, while his exchange sues the CFTC for approving a Bitcoin perp as a futures contract.
Bitget Launches Stock Transfer Service and Super Match to Boost RWA Liquidity
Bitget is expanding its real-world asset offerings with a new securities transfer service and a liquidity engine called Super Match, aiming to connect traditional brokerage assets with its tokenized rToken ecosystem.
Evernorth Eyes Up to $132M from Warrant Exercises to Fund XRP Purchases
Evernorth Holdings, the Ripple-backed XRP treasury company trading as XRPN, could raise about $132.2 million if all public warrants are exercised for cash, according to its Oct. 19 prospectus. The company also disclosed ...
Crypto Exchanges Expand Into Stock Trading as LBank Offers Nvidia Exposure
LBank and other crypto platforms are adding stock-linked instruments, letting traders speculate on companies like Nvidia without owning shares. The move aims to retain users beyond promotional rewards.
Binance Excludes Nearly Three Hours of Blue Ocean Data from US Stock Perp Funding
Binance removed roughly 2 hours and 44 minutes of premium index data from a funding settlement for its US stock perpetual contracts after connectivity issues at Blue Ocean, an overnight alternative trading system.
Kalshi and BitGo Partner to Offer Bitcoin and Ethereum-Backed Loans for Futures Trading
Kalshi has partnered with BitGo to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum-backed loans, allowing eligible institutional traders to fund leveraged perpetual futures positions while retaining ownership of their existing cryptocurrency...
Lighter's LIT Token Climbs Over 15% as Exchange Eyes US License Filing
LIT rose to about $3.90 as Lighter said it plans to file for a CFTC derivatives license in November 2026, aiming to become the first on-chain perpetual DEX with US regulatory approval.
Standard Chartered to Acquire Crypto Custodian Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered has signed an agreement to acquire digital asset custodian Zodia Custody, integrating its services into the bank's existing crypto custody operations.
Grayscale Opens In-Kind ETF Access With Six-Figure Entry Minimums
Grayscale now accepts direct cryptocurrency contributions for shares in 10 investment products, with minimum investments ranging from about $80,300 to $364,800.
Grayscale Launches In-Kind Crypto Investing Across 10 Products
Grayscale now allows eligible investors to exchange cryptocurrencies directly for shares in 10 products, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and DOGE, with minimums starting around $80,300.
Crypto Winter Looks Different as Incumbents Gain Ground, Blockchain.com Co-CEO Says
Blockchain.com Co-CEO Lane Kasselman says established crypto firms are gaining market share as venture funding for new startups stalls, and that regulatory progress is advancing despite stalled legislation.
What Happens to Your Crypto If an Exchange Goes Bankrupt
When crypto platforms fail, customers face frozen accounts, uncertain recovery timelines, and no insurance protection. Legal experts say recovery is typically slow and often partial.
Standard Chartered Signs Zodia Custody Acquisition Deal, Regulatory Approval Pending
Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire full ownership of digital asset custodian Zodia Custody, with the deal still subject to regulatory approval.
XT Exchange Balances Access and Transparency as Crypto Discovery Shifts
As liquidity concentrates in established assets, XT Exchange supports over 1,300 tokens and emphasizes clear risk information for new listings.
Robinhood Ventures Fund I Invests $30 Million in Erebor Bank
Robinhood Ventures Fund I has purchased $30 million in preferred stock of Erebor Bank, the first new national bank charter of the second Trump administration, which focuses on AI, robotics, defense, and hard tech.
Standard Chartered Signs Definitive Deal to Acquire Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of Zodia Custody, the digital asset custodian it helped create through SC Ventures. The deal, announced October 21, 2026, still requires regulatory appr...
MEXC Ends Services for Russia and Belarus Users, Citing Compliance
MEXC is winding down accounts for users in Russia and Belarus, citing global compliance, as EU sanctions and Russian domestic rules tighten restrictions on crypto access.




















