The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, states that the United States could seize one billion dollars of cryptos linked to Iran this week. However, no wallet or holder has been publicly identified, and the government did not specify if this amount is in addition to the seizures announced since April.
The tokenization of financial assets promises faster transactions and markets open 24 hours a day. Yet, the sector remains limited. In its latest report, the IMF highlights that volumes remain low compared to traditional markets and that platforms struggle to communicate with each other.
Anthropic targets a mid-October roadshow on Nasdaq, according to Reuters, and OpenAI has postponed its listing to 2027 via Sam Altman. Neither stock is yet purchasable. In Europe, only one regulated channel currently allows you to take a position on their valuation: the pre-IPO X-Perps contracts launched by OKX on September 10. Here is what they allow, what they don’t, and how to access them from France.
Wealthy investors now look at digital assets with growing attention, despite the persistent reservations of some advisors. A CoinShares survey conducted with 2,230 people in seven major economies shows that the majority already hold crypto. On average, these investments account for about 10% of their portfolios. Above all, many still plan to increase their exposure in 2026. The decline observed in February therefore did not change this trend, which relies mainly on diversification and a long-term vision.
From November 18 to 20, 2026, the Singapore FinTech Festival, organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the GFTN network, brings together central bankers, regulators, and digital asset players at Singapore EXPO. Piero Cipollone, who leads the digital euro at the European Central Bank, and the chairman of the supervisory board of Qivalis, the euro stablecoin of European banks, are among the speakers. Cointribune details what the program offers for crypto, what interests a European reader, and the cost of the pass.
From October 27 to 29, 2026, Merge Madrid brings more than 3,000 attendees and 250 speakers to the Madrid Stock Exchange and then to the Palacio de Cibeles, according to the organizer's press release of September 30. Santander, BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank and Qivalis, the consortium of 37 European banks preparing a euro stablecoin, will present their projects there. Cointribune went through the official speaker list to tell you who is speaking, what these players already offer and what a ticket costs. To get the MERGE x Cointribune partnership discount (20% with the code MERGECOINTRIBUNE20)
Flávio Bolsonaro outpaced incumbent president Lula in the first round of the Brazilian presidential election, with 47.03% of the vote against 45.16%, sending the outcome to a runoff on October 25. Polls showed Lula winning; predictive platforms, however, had seen the senator's lead since September. A contradiction that revives the debate on their reliability, although they are blocked in Brazil.
Polymarket attracts millions of crypto traders, but the majority do not come out ahead. Galaxy analyzed 2.9 million accounts considered retail on the international platform. Result: 69.2% end below their break-even point. Together, they accumulate $338.9 million in losses. Automated accounts show $246.8 million in gains.
Crypto rankings almost always sort by price or market cap. This one looks at neither. It counts what each project actually put into production between 1 July and 29 September 2026, with a date and an official source for every milestone. The result: Stellar finishes first, Qubic and Chainlink follow, and two of the market's heavyweights, Ethereum and Bitcoin, do not even make the table.
The digital ruble has reached a new milestone in Russia. For the first time, some employees of the Ministry of Finance received their salary directly in the central bank's digital currency. The system remains voluntary, and Moscow has not disclosed the number of participants or the total amount paid. After test payments and the national launch, the Russian CBDC is now included in pay slips.
TOKEN2049 opens its doors on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, for two days and 25,000 participants expected, according to the organizer. For this edition, the only one of the year since the Dubai event was postponed to 2027, the president of Nasdaq, the leader of Franklin Templeton, and officials from BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs are among the speakers. Cointribune explains what this presence of Wall Street says about the event, what to follow on the program, and the cost of the ticket one week before the opening.
Inflation in France reached 3% year-on-year in September 2026, compared to 2.4% in August, according to the provisional estimate from Insee. This acceleration, the strongest since February 2024, is mainly due to energy and fresh products, although prices fell by 0.3% compared to the previous month.
The word "online broker" today covers two realities that have little in common. On one side, accredited intermediaries who hold your securities account or your PEA under the supervision of the ACPR and the AMF. On the other, global multi-asset platforms that mix cryptocurrencies, tokenized stocks, and futures contracts on a single account, often outside any European framework. Confusing them is the costliest mistake an investor can make in 2026. This guide sets the criteria, then honestly positions each family, including MEXC.
Digital Euro: Can Bitcoin Serve as a Shield? Privacy, cap, anti-money laundering rules 2027: what cryptos enable in the eurozone.
MiCA has been fully applicable since July 1, 2026: any crypto platform serving European clients must be licensed under penalty of illegality. But the regulation stops at the door of decentralized finance (DeFi). A user of Uniswap or Aave is not protected by any of its rules and does not always know it. The European framework is now the only one in force. But MiCA does not regulate decentralized finance (DeFi), and this boundary was intentionally drawn by the regulation.
In 2027, China will take over the presidency of the BRICS. Thus, it will have the possibility to revive initiatives aimed at reducing dependence on the dollar. Beijing would favor payments in local currencies and the interconnection of financial systems, however no official roadmap is defined for the replacement of the American currency.
The ECB wants to prepare the digital euro for an economy where humans will not necessarily be behind every payment. The institution is now looking for companies capable of exploring payments using AI agents, micropayments, and machine-to-machine interactions. The first work will begin in 2027. The digital euro project itself is still not officially launched.
The crypto market starts the month of October with multiple events likely to change the balance of power. Indeed, Bitcoin remains essential, however Ethereum, Solana, Chainlink, and BNB also have catalysts that would attract investors' attention.
CoinMarketCap acquires Coinglass, expanding its crypto data offering while raising fresh concerns over market data concentration.
From 2027, the EU will step up oversight of AI and tokenization as Washington and Beijing accelerate their technology race.
While other conferences line up promises, MERGE Madrid sets up shop where institutional money actually gets decided: inside the historic Madrid Stock Exchange building, then inside one of the Spanish capital's most iconic buildings. From October 27 to 29, 2026, the event presents itself as the reference point for institutional crypto in Southern Europe and Latin America, a deliberate bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. A discounted rate is reserved for the Cointribune community.
Scheduled for September 24 in Washington, the Trump-Xi summit is set to address tariffs, artificial intelligence, and sensitive technologies. This meeting would extend the trade détente, however many Chinese commitments remain contested by the United States.
Ethereum staking regains real momentum, with thirteen times more ETH awaiting entry than exit. This imbalance potentially reduces the available supply, without by itself guaranteeing a price increase.
The Graham law now offers Donald Trump a new economic arsenal against Russia and other countries that finance its energy sector. Enacted on September 18, this legal standard authorizes tariffs that can reach 100% against the main buyers of Russian oil and gas.
Warren Buffett announced this Friday, September 18, 2026, that he was stepping down from his position as chairman of the board of Berkshire Hathaway. A prominent figure in global investing, the Oracle of Omaha, aged 96, becomes chairman emeritus. His eldest son, Howard Buffett, succeeds him as chairman of the board. This transition, effective immediately, marks the final stage of the conglomerate's succession plan.
Wall Street institutions are increasingly approaching the crypto universe. According to Tom Lee, president of BitMine, this evolution would support the market over the next twelve months. His scenario relies on the growing adoption of blockchain by traditional finance, BitMine's exposure to Ethereum, and a market he considers cleansed after excessive leverage. However, US regulation remains more uncertain.
The SEC paves the way for the tokenization of US stocks for five years. Between guaranteed rights, issuers' veto, and exclusion of synthetic tokens, decoding a major regulatory turning point.
In under a year, Telcoin has checked a series of boxes no crypto project had lined up before: a digital-asset bank charter in the United States, a regulated stablecoin issued by that bank, the first US bank accounts linked to that token, and a speaking slot at the Mobile World Congress in Doha this November. Yet as of September 4, 2026, the TEL token traded around $0.00177, roughly 97% below its record, according to market data. Where the project stands is best captured by that gap between regulatory progress and price.
China no longer settles for gold alone, but is building the infrastructure of a new monetary order. After 22 consecutive months of acquiring the yellow metal, Beijing would be consolidating the bridges between gold and yuan, while its exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds is declining. We are therefore witnessing the beginnings of a "Yuan-gold" standard likely to reduce dependence on the dollar.
The Fed returns to monetary tightening after more than three years without an increase. Indeed, the US central bank raised its rates by 25 basis points, bringing their range to 3.75% - 4.00%, a first since July 2023. This decision is motivated by persistently high inflation, yet it did not automatically shake bitcoin. Despite a spike in volatility after the announcement, BTC stabilizes around 76200 dollars. Between monetary tightening and crypto market resistance, the Fed's decision now raises the question of the trajectory of rates.