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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) statement following a visit by an IMF staff team led by Mr. Said Bakhache to the UAE has commended the country on its enhancements to the AED Dirham monetary framework. It praised the progress in the rollout of the Digital Dirham (CBDC) project, as well as its proactive stablecoin regulations. The IMF statement called for modernization efforts to continue including careful assessments of risks while promoting local capital market development. When it came to crypto the IMF statement noted that while the UAE is growing as a global hub for virtual assets, this should be…

Trading 212 has launched crypto trading services, weeks after onboarding a lead for its crypto operations. However, it will offer cryptocurrencies under its Cyprus-based entity. Join IG, CMC, and Robinhood in London’s leading trading industry event! Crypto in Trading 212 The company will offer Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other crypto assets, which can be traded from its crypto account, separate from its regular contracts for differences (CFDs) account. It also explained that cryptocurrency trading will be offered under the Cyprus-regulated Trading 212 Markets, meaning the platform’s European Union users can access these instruments. However, UK users of Trading 212, the…

Key Takeaways FG Nexus and Securitize are partnering to tokenize FG Nexus shares and preferred shares on the Ethereum blockchain. This initiative enables legal, onchain trading of FG Nexus equity with instant settlement and automated compliance. FG Nexus is teaming up with Securitize to tokenize its shares on the Ethereum blockchain, the company announced Thursday. Shareholders will be able to elect to convert their common stock into tokenized shares. The move makes FG Nexus one of the earliest Nasdaq-listed companies to extend tokenization options for common stock on Ethereum. The company, which recently pivoted to an Ethereum treasury strategy, will…

OranjeBTC will debut on Brazil’s B3 through a reverse IPO, with a 3,650-bitcoin treasury valued at $420M. The company combines its bitcoin reserve strategy with an investor education platform to boost adoption. Backed by Ricardo Salinas, the Winklevoss twins, FalconX and Adam Back, it aims to challenge Meliuz. Brazilian cryptocurrency company OranjeBTC will begin trading on the B3 stock exchange in São Paulo next week, rivalling fintech Meliuz (CASH3.SA). Meliuz (CASH3) was the first Brazilian publicly traded company to implement a Bitcoin treasury strategy. However, OranjeBTC intends to build on that template by mixing physical collateral with a learning mechanism…

Coinbase is ramping up its executive bench, seeking a top-tier Chief of Staff to sharpen strategic execution, streamline operations and fuel growth amid crypto’s evolving landscape. Coinbase Eyes Top Talent to Strengthen Its Next Phase of Growth Amid intensifying competition for executive talent in the cryptocurrency sector, Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has moved to bolster its leadership ranks. The exchange announced on Oct. 3 that it is recruiting a new Chief of Staff to work directly with President and Chief Operating Officer Emilie Choi. The position is designed to strengthen Coinbase’s internal operations and enhance leadership efficiency as the company continues…

While Coinbase’s XRP reserves have been declining at a rapid pace, the exchange’s Cardano (ADA) holdings have surged by over 460% within four months. According to data from Coinbase’s Proof-of-Reserves, the exchange currently holds approximately 9.56 million ADA in its reserves. For context, these tokens are used to back Coinbase Wrapped ADA (cbADA) on the Base network, which presently has a total supply of about 9.53 million cbADA. This marks a 462% increase since Coinbase launched the wrapped token in June with an initial supply of 1.7 million ADA. Coinbase XRP Reserve Cardano DRep Reacts In an X post, Cardano…

The Ethereum Applications Guild (EAG) was created on October 2, 2025, by HashKey Group Chairman Xiao Feng and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. The project is bringing developers, researchers, institutions, and teams to the Ethereum ecosystem. The prime objective of it fast-tracks the creation and deployment. Specifically of native Ethereum applications through the creation of an open, transparent and sustainable collaboration framework. EAG is not, like a foundation or accelerator, an open initiative. Instead an incubation hub based on the 2023 Shanhaiwu project by Xiao Feng. The project is at the initial phase of consensus and welcomes international collaboration by ETH…

At 19, Barron Trump has carved out a significant financial niche, primarily through his early adoption of cryptocurrencies. With an estimated net worth of $150 million, he has already surpassed his mother, Melania Trump, in wealth, a feat largely attributable to his involvement in the family’s digital asset ventures. WLFI Propels Barron’s Net Worth Past His Mother Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump, is rapidly increasing his net worth. According to recent reports, it currently stands at $150 million. Since the launch of the Trump family crypto venture World Liberty Financial (WLFI), Barron Trump’s wealth has…

On October 4, 2025, Sanae Takaichi was elected as the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party. She is expected to be nominated as the country’s first female prime minister during the extraordinary Diet session on October 15. Known for her pro-growth and fiscally proactive approach, Takaichi’s economic policies prioritize ending deflation and promoting economic expansion. While she has not made explicit statements on cryptocurrency, her fiscal stance and potential cooperation with opposition parties could influence crypto taxation reforms, which the Japanese digital asset industry has long anticipated. Japan’s Iron Lady: Takaichi’s Profile BREAKING: Japan just hit CTRL+Z on woke…

Binance has listed ASTER with a seed tag, preparing to open trading from October 6. The token will no longer be displayed as a Binance Alpha token, and trading will not go toward Alpha Points. ASTER will start trading on Binance with a seed tag from October 6, with deposits open for the first two trading pairs. Withdrawals will start from October 7. The asset will start trading in three pairs, ASTER/USDT, ASTER/USDC, and ASTER/TRY. Initially, only simple orders will be accepted, with bots and copy-trading enabled after 24 hours. ASTER recovered above $2 on the news of a Binance…