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Chainlink is making waves with the introduction of CCIP Vault Adapters, a new infrastructure aimed at enhancing cross-chain deposit capabilities for vault providers. This significant upgrade allows projects to accept deposits from over 80 chains while keeping strategy and accounting simplified on a single chain. The news, highlighted by the commentator @chainlink, is expected to advance Chainlink’s influence in decentralized finance (DeFi) as major platforms like Aave and Maple have already adopted the technology. This development could attract more vault providers to utilize Chainlink’s capabilities, resulting in increased ecosystem engagement. The Story So Far In a landscape where many altcoins…

Nvidia, Tesla, Apple and Microsoft are among dozens of U.S. stocks that could soon be available to trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a new blockchain-based market from crypto exchange OKX and the owner of the New York Stock Exchange. A regulatory filing from OKXICE, a joint venture between OKX and NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange, listed more than 60 securities it plans to offer in tokenized form and explained how the new market would work. The list includes Nvidia NVDA$237.15, Tesla TSLA$379.29, Apple AAPL$333.37, Microsoft MSFT$526.00, Amazon AMZN$253.45 and Alphabet (GOOGL), as well as crypto-linked companies…

Today is October 6th, exactly 365 days since Bitcoin hit its all-time high.According to the infamous 4chan prediction, today marks the exact bottom of the Bitcoin cycle.But Bitcoin already bottomed back in July.THE CYCLE IS BROKEN! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/YevgrgFud5 — Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) October 6, 2026 However, Bitcoin hit its predicted peak of about $126,000 on 6 October, 2025. Based on the same 364-day cycle, the model placed the next bottom around Oct. 5, 2026. Perhaps that date has now passed. Bitcoin is now trading around $85,547 today, about 32% below its record high. It had also fallen to around $57,000…

By the Numbers Currently, there are no recorded trading volumes for $USDC and $USDT, indicating low market activity immediately following Aave’s announcement. However, the introduction of these deposit options could potentially increase user engagement and drive future trading volumes as more users gain access to stablecoin functionalities through the platform. This aligns with recent trends where stablecoins are becoming pivotal in various trading strategies among crypto users. Aave is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies. It plays a significant role in the DeFi space by providing accessible financial services. The introduction of $USDC…

Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro finished first with about 47% of the vote, ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at roughly 45%, setting up an Oct. 25 runoff. Brazilian markets rallied sharply on the result, with the Bovespa, Brazil’s benchmark stock index, gaining more than 8% and the real strengthening more than 4% as investors increased bets on a more market-friendly fiscal agenda. The timing shows one advantage of tokenized assets: when events like elections or earnings suddenly increase demand for a specific market, investors can get exposure through crypto platforms without relying only on traditional brokerage hours. That is…

The Numbers The broader crypto landscape is currently experiencing mixed signals as varying regulatory approaches across jurisdictions influence market sentiment. With the UK’s new tax treatment of stablecoins, firms and participants in the DeFi space are gearing up for potentially significant administrative changes. Understanding these regulatory nuances will be crucial for maintaining compliance and navigating the evolving financial landscape. CryptoUK is the leading trade association for crypto and digital assets in the UK, actively participating in discussions surrounding regulatory frameworks for stablecoins and DeFi. Their role is crucial in shaping policies that aim to balance innovation with consumer protection, ensuring…

Bitcoin price keeps running into sellers near $87K Bitcoin has spent much of the past two weeks moving between roughly $83,000 and $87,000. CoinGecko’s seven-day range stretches from $82,911 to $87,086, confirming that buyers and sellers have repeatedly taken control near opposite ends of the same zone. Crypto analyst Daan Crypto Trades said the $85,000 area has repeatedly acted as both support and resistance. He identified a cluster of lower highs above $87,000 and another liquidity area around $83,000, arguing that a break from either side could produce a stronger price move. $BTC The $85K level has been getting tested…

Governance proposal 525, submitted by TokenLogic, is marked executed. Its Monad execution transaction succeeded on Oct. 8 and set the supply cap and E-Mode parameters, including a 2.62% liquidation bonus. A Moving Collateral Value The new token’s onchain oracle carries the configured initial annual discount rate of 5.745%, with a maximum of 8.804%. This is a pricing input, not the interest rate borrowers pay. The linear model values the PT below its underlying $AUSD redemption value before maturity, with the discount shrinking as expiry approaches. “LlamaGuard agents will update the discount rate and E-Mode risk parameters through maturity,” LlamaRisk said…

Bitcoin has so far managed to overcome the hurdle, helped in part by growing interest in the so-called debasement trade, or the view that persistent government borrowing and currency expansion will erode the dollar’s purchasing power. According to Vanessa Grellet, managing partner at crypto-focused venture firm Arche Capital, “the debasement trade doesn’t require low interest rates,” given investors’ growing focus on federal deficits and the government’s rising interest bill. Against this backdrop, Bitcoin’s price briefly topped $87,000 last week before correcting lower. It has gained more than 35% since mid-August, shortly after the US Treasury announced plans to double its…

Arbitrum is joining the Global Dollar Network, the Paxos-led stablecoin consortium behind $USDG, as the Ethereum layer-2 network looks to capture a slice of the economics from the stablecoins already circulating on its rails. $USDG has launched on Arbitrum on Tuesday with integrations spanning trading, lending and payments, including Fluid, Morpho, GMX, Maple, Li.Fi, Gauntlet, Steakhouse, LayerZero and Kraken. Uniswap and Fhenix are set to follow. The stablecoin is issued by Paxos, backed one-for-one by dollar reserves and has more than $3 billion in circulation across networks. Global Dollar Network has more than 150 partners, including Robinhood, Kraken, Mastercard, and…