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BlackRock’s tokenized fund, BUIDL, has completed a one-time transfer of approximately $500 million on the Polygon (MATIC) network. BlackRock’s Tokenized Fund BUIDL Makes $500 Million One-Time Investment in Polygon Network This large-scale transaction marks a new era in BlackRock’s blockchain-based asset management strategy and was officially confirmed by Polygon’s CEO. Polygon CEO stated in a statement on social media that the transaction was the first large-scale distribution of the BlackRock BUIDL fund to the Polygon network. This move is considered an indication that both traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) fields are becoming increasingly closer. BUIDL is BlackRock’s tokenized…

Coinbase and Paradigm leaders have accused powerful US banking groups of trying to block innovation in crypto and stablecoins through “protectionist” policies. The clash reflects deep divisions between traditional finance (TradFi) and digital asset firms, which seek regulatory clarity. Coinbase Accuses Bank Lobby of “Protectionism” The Coinbase exchange’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, criticized the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) after it urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to deny Coinbase’s trust bank charter. “Imagine opposing a regulated trust charter because you prefer crypto to stay unregulated. That’s ICBA’s position…another case of bank lobbyists trying…

BTCC, one of the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges, reported a total trading volume of $29.2 billion USDT from its tokenized real-world asset (RWA) futures during the second and third quarters of 2025. The figures highlight rising interest in on-chain versions of traditional financial instruments, as the overall RWA market surpasses $30 billion in total value. According to BTCC’s internal data, tokenized futures tied to gold, major US stock indices, and large-cap equities were among the most actively traded contracts during the period. The exchange recorded $16.4 billion in RWA futures volume in the second quarter and $12.8 billion in the…

While the announcement that the US and Chinese leaders will meet on October 30 has somewhat alleviated trade-related market concerns, investors in global markets are now focused on today’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The continued government shutdown in the US restricts access to critical data released by public institutions and makes it difficult to formulate predictions regarding the steps the Fed will take regarding interest rates. At this point, the CPI data in question is expected to provide more clues regarding the Fed’s meeting next week. What are the CPI Expectations? US September CPI data is expected to…

India has made an important move in the world of cryptocurrency, reports Whale Inside. The Madras High Court has ruled that XRP is legally considered property, giving it protection under criminal law. JUST IN: 🇮🇳 India’s Madras High Court legally recognises $XRP as property, granting it protection under criminal law. pic.twitter.com/R0ytA2MmlH — Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) November 5, 2025 This is the first time an Indian court has clearly recognised a digital asset as property. The decision means that people who own XRP can now get legal protection if someone steals, damages or cheats them out of their coins. It marks…

MoonPay — the global leader in crypto payments with 30M+ users — has officially integrated with Pump.fun, the breakout Solana platform powering instant memecoin creation and trading. —Starting today, Pump.fun users can buy crypto directly inside the app using Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit/debit cards, and bank transfers, eliminating the need to hop between apps or wallets.The update gives Pump.fun’s rapidly growing community a one-tap path into crypto — and comes amid explosive demand for fast, mobile-first token launches.“Pump.fun has built one of the most exciting platforms in crypto, and we are proud to power their on-ramp experience.”Ivan Soto-Wright, Co-Founder…

Ethereum price today trades near $3,255, slipping further after losing the key support at $3,400. The rejection at the descending trendline and continued pressure from short term holders have shifted control to sellers. ETF inflows have provided temporary relief, but spot outflows and falling open interest show that conviction from buyers remains weak. Sellers Take Control After Trendline Rejection ETH Price Action (Source: TradingView) The daily chart highlights the turning point. Ethereum failed to break above the descending trendline that has capped every rally since August. Each test at this level has resulted in a sharp rejection, signaling profit taking…

During an event organized jointly by New Fire Technology, Avenir Group, and Techub News, Professor Wang Yang, the Vice President of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) presented a radical vision of regulations. He encouraged Hong Kong to take regulation as a service, and not as a constraint. The idea reinvents the concept of regulatory frameworks as innovations, enabling the expansion of startups under transparent and adaptable management. Web3 Regulation as a Service The suggested RaaS model promotes the cooperation between innovators and regulators. It does not impose strict measures but rather takes compliance as a collaborative effort. Wang stressed…

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, saw a significant jump in cryptocurrency futures trading volume in October, with average daily trading volume reaching its highest level of the month. Summary CME Group announced a 8% jump in futures trading volume, year-over-year. The derivatives marketplace recorded an average daily volume of 379,000 contracts for crypto in October, a 226% increase. Micro Ethereum futures contracts had an ADV of 222,000 over the month, a 583% rise. CME Group said in an announcement on Tuesday that its average daily volume in October rose to an all-time high of 26.3 million…

Ethereum sold off hard this week, sliding more than 12% and briefly touching $3,245 before recovering to the $3,300 area in the last 24 hours. The drop came just as U.S. spot ETH ETFs finally turned green again. On Nov 6, 2025 (ET), the funds posted a net $12.5 million inflow, ending six straight sessions of redemptions. BlackRock’s ETHA pulled in the most, with Fidelity’s FETH following, while Grayscale’s ETHE still saw outflows. Total ETH ETF holdings now stand at $21.75 billion, about 5.45% of Ethereum’s current market value, which tells traders that institutional demand has not disappeared even during…