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Volatility Shares has made a new regulatory filing that could reshape how traders gain exposure to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Summary Volatility Shares filed for 5x leveraged ETFs on BTC, ETH, and SOL. The SEC has yet to clear 3x products, making approval uncertain. Funds could debut in early 2026 if filings are accepted. Volatility Shares has applied to launch 5x leveraged exchange-traded funds for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, in what could become the most aggressive crypto fund filing yet On Oct. 14, Volatility Shares filed documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce a…

FG Nexus Inc. (Nasdaq: FGNX) has gone down in history by issuing SEC-registered equity and preferred shares in a direct issue on the Ethereum blockchain. The company can now enable their shareholders to convert standard stock into on-chain equivalents through a partnership with Securitize, with programmable dividends and immediate settlement. Although meme tokens and synthetics have taken the place of headlines in blockchain, this is a move to see the regulated, real-world assets start to take a root in the crypto ecosystems. Details and Workings of Tokenization FGNX or FGNXP shareholders can convert their tokens under ERC-20-like smart contracts on…

Almost two weeks ago, the collapse of Stream Finance led to a domino-effect across the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. On-chain analysts had previously raised concerns over a web of risky looped-lending of one another’s assets, all while offering outsize returns on stablecoin deposits. Some projects were able to wind down positions in an orderly fashion, and depositors came out relatively unscathed. However, elsewhere, worthless collateral left gaping holes, and repaying borrowed assets rapidly became less attractive. Read more: Stream Finance meltdown: winners and losers in DeFi ‘risk curator’ reckoning Taking stock Over the past few days, curators have wrapped up…

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that countries should “accept the reality” of rapid developments in cryptocurrencies. Georgieva argued that financial systems should adapt to this transformation rather than resist it and manage risks. The IMF issued significant warnings to central banks in its latest assessment. The institution emphasized the need to be vigilant against inflation risks stemming from customs duties and emphasized the need to avoid excessive easing of monetary policy. The IMF warned that such easing could lead to further increases in risky asset prices. The statement noted that central bank independence is critical to…

Wirex introduces on-chain payments on Stellar directly via cards with USDC and EURC, in partnership with Visa. How does Wirex’s dual-stablecoin rollout with Stellar and Visa work? What does this mean for Visa card payment settlement? What are the concrete benefits for users and partners? How does Wirex position itself in stablecoin-native finance? Why is the Stellar network suited for this settlement model? How does this compare with traditional banking rails? How does Wirex’s dual-stablecoin rollout with Stellar and Visa work? On Nov. 18, 2025, global digital payments firm Wirex revealed that live dual-stablecoin settlement using USDC and EURC on…

New York, NY — Maple, the world’s largest onchain asset manager with more than $5 billion AUM, has integrated Bitpulse’s institutional risk underwriting technology into its platform—marking a decisive step in raising transparency, discipline, and real-time oversight across the onchain credit ecosystem.—The move brings traditional finance-grade rigor directly onto blockchain rails, giving Maple’s credit teams continuous visibility into portfolio health, borrower behavior, and market exposure, while enhancing the precision of data-driven underwriting.Setting a Higher Bar for Onchain Risk ManagementBitpulse—founded by alumni of Google, Coinbase, and Anchorage Digital—has emerged as one of the most advanced risk intelligence platforms in decentralized finance.…

Taiwanese stablecoin infrastructure company OwlTing will commence trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on Thursday, marking its debut as one of the first Asian blockchain firms to list directly on a major U.S. exchange. The company’s Class A common shares are expected to begin trading on October 16, under the ticker symbol OWLS. “The Nasdaq Global Market was selected for its higher financial, governance, and market-cap requirements, providing greater visibility and liquidity to global investors,” OwlTing said in a statement to Decrypt. “This listing positions OwlTing as a regulated, institutional-grade partner in a sector often associated with volatility, underscoring our…

TL;DR Chainlink shows how a blockchain enables instant settlement, removes intermediaries, and lowers costs in cross-border payments. Onchain traceability provides real-time visibility, allows transfer verification, simplifies audits, and reduces disputes and operational costs. The Chainlink network integrates data feeds, Proof of Reserve, CCIP, SmartData, ACE, and CRE to verify prices, collateral, and connect chains. The current infrastructure for cross-border payments still relies on fragmented processes that raise costs and introduce delays. Each transfer passes through correspondent banks, clearinghouses, and systems with cutoff times, creating multi-day settlement windows and a fee structure that is difficult to anticipate. The lack of visibility…

175-year-old French banking giant ODDO BHF, which manages over €150 billion ($173 billion) in assets, is entering the crypto space with the launch of a euro-backed stablecoin dubbed EUROD. The token is set to be listed on Madrid-based crypto platform Bit2Me, one of the largest exchanges in the Spanish-speaking world that’s backed by telecom giant Telefonica and other major institutions including banking giants Unicaja and BBVA. EUROD, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk, is designed to be a compliant, low-volatility digital version of the euro. The firms said it meets requirements under the EU’s new MiCA regulation and…

The Ethereum ecosystem is about to witness a groundbreaking transformation as ENS announces its revolutionary Namechain built on Taiko’s robust rollup stack. This strategic partnership marks a significant leap forward in blockchain naming services, promising to deliver unprecedented speed and scalability to millions of users worldwide. What Makes the ENS Namechain So Revolutionary? The ENS Namechain represents a monumental shift in how we interact with blockchain addresses. By leveraging Taiko’s proven rollup technology, this new infrastructure addresses critical challenges that have long plagued the Ethereum network. The implementation promises to deliver: Near-instant transaction confirmations Significantly reduced gas fees Enhanced user…