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A steady shift toward digital assets is underway across the hedge fund sector, as an increasing number of managers incorporate crypto positions. Rising market activity and clearer signals from U.S. policymakers have been key drivers of this trend. In fact, recent survey data indicate a broad transition that is gradually pulling crypto further into mainstream finance.
Growing interest in digital public infrastructure is prompting the United Nations to take a more active role in blockchain policy and training. A new wave of programs is being developed to help governments understand and apply technology in real-world systems. Momentum inside the UN suggests a coordinated effort to guide countries through the next phase of digital transformation.
US digital asset ETFs came under pressure this week as institutional traders shifted to a more cautious stance. Bitcoin and Ether products recorded sharp outflows, while Solana funds continued to draw steady interest. Activity suggested uneven sentiment across major crypto assets as markets reacted to recent volatility.
Robinhood delivered another strong quarter, posting sharp gains in revenue and profit as crypto activity surged. Markets pulled back slightly after hours, but the company’s year-to-date rally remains among the strongest in publicly traded fintech and crypto-adjacent firms.
A new European Commission plan to expand the powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has stirred debate across the continent. The proposal aims to tighten regulatory consistency across crypto and financial markets. However, critics warn that the move could slow innovation and reduce agility within Europe’s growing fintech sector.
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
A heated discussion is brewing in the crypto world after Solana Foundation manager Vibhu publicly invited Ripple executives and members of the XRP community to a live debate focused solely on on-chain data. His open call on X seeks a “facts-only” discussion about network activity and challenges long-standing claims about XRP’s real-world adoption.
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.