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Another $80 billion proposal between Cameco and Brookfield Asset Management would have handed the US government 20% of future profits or equity in the public-private partnership. Cameco stock has declined 3% YTD. Despite a 22% boost in its stock price when that deal was announced in October, its shares are 12% lower today than the date of that deal. Brookfield Asset Management, the second party to that deal, has lost 15% YTD, and has performed even worse when measured from the October announcement date. On October 29, Nuclear power company NuScale said its private partner ENTRA1 Energy stands to receive…

“As digital and traditional markets become more interconnected, the need for institutional-quality digital asset infrastructure that enables a seamless experience for investors is only growing. Ripple has built a differentiated platform that we expect will provide our investment teams with increased operational ease and capital efficiency,” said Alan McGroarty, Group COO of Brevan Howard. The two have some history, dating from the months after Ripple settled its legal dispute with the SEC. Funds managed by Brevan Howard affiliates participated in Ripple’s $500 million strategic investment in 2025. Consequently, the two parties have built on the ongoing partnership, and the latest…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is aiming to clarify how investment firms can handle and keep customer crypto assets in a new rule proposed Thursday. The proposal “would provide a clear regulatory framework for the custody of crypto assets, giving investment advisers and funds a compliant pathway where none existed before — and replacing the grey of uncertainty created by custody rules crafted for a bygone era,” said SEC Chairman Paul Atkins in a statement. The SEC’s new approach would clarify what kinds of companies can properly hold crypto assets and how investment advisers and regulated funds need to…

Market Snapshot Currently, the price of Solana-related assets remains stable, with no significant fluctuations reported. However, the trading volume for the newly launched $EWZ token is expected to attract attention as traders explore this innovative investment vehicle. The introduction of tokenized ETFs like $EWZ could stimulate market activity, drawing both retail and institutional investors looking for diversified options in emerging markets. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF is designed to provide investors with exposure to Brazilian stocks, making it a popular choice for those interested in the Latin American markets. Solana, known for its high throughput and low transaction costs, is…

Neither company disclosed when ether.fi USD will launch, which blockchains it will support or which assets will back the token. The stablecoin is aimed at funds already held across ether.fi’s products. Ethena said the platform currently holds more than $300 million in stablecoin deposits, while ether.fi said the new token would make those balances native across its product suite. The launch is also closely tied to ether.fi Cash, the company’s crypto payment card. Ethena said the product has processed nearly $1 billion in cumulative spending and has more than 100,000 active cards. Ethena’s Whitelabel service allows companies to issue branded…

“Digital assets have moved into the mainstream, but the tax code hasn’t kept up,” Senator Daines wrote on X. Digital assets have moved into the mainstream, but the tax code hasn’t kept up. My bill would create clearer rules for stablecoins, network fees, staking and lending—while extending familiar tax rules like wash sales and constructive sales to digital assets. pic.twitter.com/W6nXSsTgvX — Steve Daines (@SteveDaines) September 30, 2026 “My bill would create clearer rules for stablecoins, network fees, staking and lending — while extending familiar tax rules like wash sales and constructive sales to digital assets.” The bill proposes that everyday…

$OUSD is now live in BitGo custody on Tempo. Institutions can hold $OUSD with existing infrastructure. The custody service aims to enhance asset management. This move could lead to increased adoption of $OUSD. BitGo is a prominent player in crypto custody solutions. What the Data Shows Currently, $OUSD’s market presence is developing as it gains custody support from BitGo. The volume over the past 24 hours stands at $0, indicating that trading activity is still nascent. However, with BitGo’s backing, traders might expect increased interest in $OUSD as more institutions utilize Tempo for their asset management needs. $OUSD is an…

Price Action Breakdown Recent data shows that Bitcoin’s network activity has shifted dramatically, with micro-transactions leading the way. This change is indicative of a broader trend where individuals are looking to leverage Bitcoin for smaller transactions rather than just investment purposes. As this trend continues to grow, it could strengthen Bitcoin’s position in the market and open up new avenues for its usage in daily financial activities. Bitcoin serves as a decentralized digital currency, enabling peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. The recent surge in micro-transactions suggests a growing acceptance and varied use cases for Bitcoin, positioning it as a viable option…

All three comparisons use daily closing observations for September 25 and October 1, 2026. FRED’s October 5 updates added October 2 readings of 12.02% for CCC-and-lower debt, 3.10% for broad high yield and 0.85% for investment-grade debt. All three eased from October 1 while remaining above their September 25 levels. The investment-grade move is the clearest evidence that repricing extended beyond the lowest-rated debt. CCC-and-lower bonds are already included in the broader high-yield index, so those two increases are overlapping evidence. The picture is broader but unequal pressure. How credit spreads could reach Bitcoin For Bitcoin, transmission would depend on…

Grayscale’s Oct. 5 prospectus update adds Anchorage Digital Bank as an additional custodian for GXRP and allows eligible Authorized Participants to create or redeem ETF shares directly with $XRP. Source: Grayscale/SEC. The update appears in an Oct. 5 prospectus supplement and related SEC filing. The changes were put in place after agreements signed on Sept. 29. GXRP trades on NYSE Arca. GXRP Can Now Accept $XRP Directly The biggest change concerns how new ETF shares can be created and existing shares redeemed. GXRP previously relied on cash orders. Under that structure, an Authorized Participant provided cash rather than delivering $XRP…