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Ripple’s US dollar–pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, has rapidly climbed the ranks to become one of the top ten stablecoins by market capitalization. Less than a year after its December 2024 launch, RLUSD has surpassed the $1 billion mark—a milestone that reflects growing confidence in Ripple’s expanding digital asset ecosystem.

Nasdaq has formally reprimanded TON Strategy for violating listing rules tied to its $272.7 million Toncoin purchase and related PIPE financing. The company, formerly known as Verb Technology Company, failed to secure shareholder approval before issuing stock to fund the deal, according to a recent SEC filing.

Aster, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, surged over the weekend after Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao revealed a personal investment of more than $2 million in its native token. His entry into the project reignited market excitement, drawing investors back to the fast-growing DeFi platform and reaffirming his lasting influence over digital-asset markets.

Sam Bankman-Fried Blames Lawyers for FTX’s $100B Collapse, Claims Exchange Was Never Insolvent

Crypto venture capital activity continued its steady recovery in October, closing the month with $5.11 billion in reported deals. Investor confidence strengthened after a slower summer, and funding levels nearly matched the March 2025 peak of $5.79 billion. Early data suggests that October’s final total could rise further once all undisclosed rounds are reported.

Germany’s Deutsche Telekom has joined Theta Network as an enterprise validator, marking a major expansion of its involvement in blockchain and decentralized computing. By taking on this role, the telecom leader becomes part of Theta’s growing group of corporate validators.

After three years of balance-sheet reduction, the Federal Reserve is preparing to return as a major buyer of U.S. Treasuries early next year. Investors and analysts view the move as a signal that the central bank intends to stabilize markets and ease concerns over the government’s borrowing outlook.

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is preparing for what could be one of the defining moments in both technology and finance—a public offering that may value the company at up to $1 trillion. As one of the fastest-growing companies in modern history, OpenAI is setting the stage for an IPO that could redefine investor expectations across the tech sector.

OpenAI is gearing up for what could be one of the largest public listings in history, with a target valuation of $1 trillion by late 2026. Reports indicate that the company is moving ahead with IPO plans to cement its status as the world’s most valuable startup, even as it faces rising competition in specialized areas such as autonomous crypto trading.

Mastercard is in late-stage negotiations to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider Zerohash for an estimated $1.5 to $2 billion, according to a Fortune report citing five people familiar with the matter. The deal would position Mastercard among a growing number of global financial firms investing heavily in blockchain-based payment technology.

Rising debt levels and growing concerns over financial stability are driving investors toward crypto and gold as safe-haven assets. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink described this shift as a response to mounting fears about government debt and the declining value of money.

U.S. bank Citi is taking a decisive step into digital payments by joining forces with Coinbase to pilot stablecoin transactions. The partnership marks a turning point in Wall Street’s embrace of blockchain-based money, following the U.S. GENIUS Act's approval earlier this year. As the stablecoin market heads toward a projected $4 trillion valuation by 2030, Citi’s move positions it at the forefront of institutional adoption.

Crypto mogul Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is weighing legal action against U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren after she accused him of corruption tied to his recent presidential pardon. Her social media remarks, posted after former President Donald Trump pardoned Zhao, have ignited a political and legal storm involving one of the most prominent figures in global cryptocurrency.