Cryptocurrency, once dismissed as a regulatory gray zone, is rapidly becoming a mainstream financial ecosystem. Yet with this transition comes an urgent challenge: how to reconcile decentralized, code-driven systems with laws written for banks, not blockchains. On Monday (Oct. 20), Blockchain.com and Evernorth Holdings became the latest digital asset firms to pursue public listings — … Read more
In a major boost for Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure, Jito Foundation announced a $50 million investment from a16z crypto (Andreessen Horowitz). The funding, unveiled Thursday (Oct. 16), will accelerate the development of Jito Network technology — a suite of tools designed to make Solana the leading blockchain for what Jito calls “Internet Capital Markets.” … Read more
According to a Visa report released Oct. 16, stablecoin-denominated lending has quietly become one of the most dynamic growth engines in decentralized finance (DeFi). The study found that on-chain loans totaling $670 billion have been issued over the last five years — with $51.7 billion recorded in August 2025 alone — underscoring the rapid acceleration … Read more
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a conditional approval for the charter application of Erebor Bank, a new federally chartered institution designed to serve technology companies and ultra-high-net-worth individuals engaged in digital assets. The decision, announced Wednesday (Oct. 15), positions Erebor as one of the few U.S. national banks explicitly … Read more
U.S. Bank — one of the nation’s largest lenders and global custodians — is officially deepening its bet on blockchain and digital finance.The bank announced Wednesday (Oct. 15) that it has established a dedicated Digital Assets and Money Movement organization focused on four major areas: The new division will focus on both product innovation and … Read more
Stripe has officially launched stablecoin payments for subscriptions, a major expansion of its crypto payments offering aimed at helping AI companies and global digital platforms manage recurring billing with ease. Initially available in private preview for U.S.-based businesses, the feature supports subscription payments in USD Coin (USDC) across the Base and Polygon blockchains. Stripe says … Read more
In a major policy shift, Morgan Stanley is expanding access to cryptocurrency investments across its wealth management platform. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 15, the firm’s financial advisors will be permitted to offer crypto funds to all clients, regardless of their net worth or risk profile, according to CNBC reports citing internal communications. The decision marks a … Read more