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Nearly 80% of Japanese institutional investors plan to allocate to crypto within three years, according to a survey by Nomura and Laser Digital published in April. Japan could lose these investors to other jurisdictions, Nikkei said, as the U.S. and Europe race to modernize capital markets through tokenization, while Wall Street pushes toward 24/7 tokenized stocks. The bond tokenization plan builds on existing momentum. MUFG said earlier this month that it is preparing a proof of concept for onchain JGB settlement using the Canton Network. Japan’s top three banks, MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, are already running a pilot on tokenized…

Glassnode’s data shows how wide the move outward has become, with 72.5% of the altcoins it tracks outperforming Bitcoin through Sept. 23, up from 39% during August’s squeeze. Altcoin perpetual open interest barely expanded over the prior 30 days, and fewer than half of tracked markets added positions, leading Glassnode to describe that stage of the rally as mostly spot-driven. Glassnode added that similar bursts of aggressive risk-taking have often coincided with local Bitcoin tops, and it treats the ratio as a historical warning condition. Wintermute noted that breadth has stretched to a level where the weeks that came next…

Market Snapshot Currently, PancakeSwap’s market activity appears quiet, with no reported trading volume in the last 24 hours. This low engagement may be due to the broader mixed signals in the crypto market, affecting trader sentiment and participation. However, PancakeSwap’s recent proposals may serve as a catalyst for renewed interest and activity, depending on how the community responds to these changes. PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Binance Smart Chain, specializing in automated market making and liquidity provision. The platform has gained popularity for its low fees and efficient trading capabilities, making it a significant player in…

Limited Competition from Other Currencies Despite efforts by other jurisdictions to promote alternative stablecoins, the report finds no credible rival has yet emerged to challenge the dollar’s dominance. Euro-based stablecoins account for only a very small share of total supply, and yuan-pegged stablecoins remain negligible in global usage. The authors suggest that network effects and established trust in dollar-denominated assets create significant barriers for competitors. Implications for U.S. Policy The findings carry implications for policymakers. If dollar stablecoins reinforce demand for U.S. Treasurys and facilitate dollar-based payments, they could complement—rather than erode—U.S. monetary influence. However, the report also cautions that…

Appointment and Formalization via CIP-0124 The Super Validator status was formalized through Canton Improvement Proposal CIP-0124, authored by Bud Novin, who leads DiSH within LSEG’s Post Trade Solutions unit. Drafted in early September, the proposal went through community discussion before Super Validator operators approved it on 22 September 2026, with the tight timeframe indicating that the network’s governance moved swiftly after LSEG’s application was filed. Under the formal terms, LSEG is granted a maximum earnable reward weight of 10, and any resulting payouts remain in escrow in accordance with Canton’s established Super Validator rules. Role and Responsibilities of Super Validator…

As of Wednesday, Connecticut has formally sued Kalshi back, asking the court to implement the order to halt the firm’s sports betting there. “Sports event contracts are no different than sports betting and are not magically shielded by federal law from Connecticut’s commonsense consumer protection laws,” said state Attorney General William Tong in a statement. “These laws exist for a reason — to protect minors, to prevent problem gambling, to ensure your money is safe and your personal information is protected. None of that is happening now on Kalshi, and we’re suing to put a stop to it.” For its…

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Seven-Month High After 5.92% Increase The network’s difficulty, basically how hard miners must work to find the next Bitcoin block, increased from 132.72 trillion to 140.58 trillion. It was the third-largest increase of the year and continued a recovery that began over the summer. Metrics show that Bitcoin has logged a total of 21 difficulty adjustments this year, with the latest being the 10th rise. The increase coincided with bitcoin’s price spike, which led to better revenue for miners. On Sept. 16, the hashprice, which measures the estimated daily revenue generated by a single petahash per…

However, the individual AI models used in the forecast offered different outlooks. Specifically, DeepSeek Chat delivered the most bullish forecast, predicting Bitcoin at $89,201, or roughly 6.0% above the current price. ChatGPT-5.7 Luna projected a price of $86,200, implying a gain of about 2.4%. Gemini 3.5 Flash, on the other hand, was more cautious, forecasting Bitcoin at $82,150, around 2.4% below its stated prediction reference. In short, the three-model average points to a moderate upside for Bitcoin, although the forecasts show a relatively wide range between $82,150 and $89,201. $BTC price prediction on October 15. Source: Finbold This reflects the…

Maple Finance’s latest memo highlights a future where AI agents manage idle cash, potentially diminishing the role of traditional banks. As detailed in a tweet by @maplefinance, this shift suggests a significant change in how financial resources are managed, with AI taking on responsibilities that banks currently hold. This evolution could redefine banking dynamics as more assets flow into tokenized credit systems. Breaking It Down The crypto market is experiencing mixed signals, yet the impact of automation and AI on traditional finance remains a hot topic. Maple Finance’s memo, recently tweeted on October 16, explores the possibility of AI managing…

Terms of the Commercial Agreement Under the deal, BTQ will collect a portion of transaction fees generated by QSSN-secured activity on Kaia. The company expects first-year revenue in the six figures (USD), with the total payout over the three-year term scaling alongside transaction volume rather than staying fixed. That structure means BTQ’s upside grows or shrinks with real usage on the network, not with a static contract value. Significance of the QSSN Deployment Beyond the initial revenue, the agreement connects QSSN to established counterparties and a potentially large pool of users and transaction activity. Olivier Roussy Newton, Chief Executive Officer…