Day: 14 October 2025

For years, those of us building in digital markets have grown used to a certain response from traditional institutions. When digital assets were dismissed as a fad or dismissed as irrelevant, we rolled our eyes and kept working. Custody was strengthened, liquidity improved, and risk management tools matured, even while ...

Quick Breakdown  Binance’s GOPAX acquisition likely to be approved by South Korea’s FIU Review resumed after U.S. legal issues with Binance were resolved Approval could mark Binance’s official return to the South Korean market   Binance is reportedly close to finalizing its long-delayed acquisition of South Korean crypto exchange GOPAX, ...

Quick Breakdown  Bhutan becomes the first country to migrate its National Digital Identity system to the Ethereum blockchain. The project marks the culmination of a three-phase evolution from Hyperledger Indy → Polygon → Ethereum. The initiative supports Bhutan’s Digital Drukyul vision, merging innovation, privacy, and digital sovereignty.   Bhutan sets ...

Quick Breakdown  Christie’s Ventures has expanded its focus to four main areas — web3, AI, fintech, and hardware. The move aligns with the stabilization of the global art market and growing digital engagement. The venture arm currently supports 14 companies pioneering innovations that connect art with technology.   Christie’s broadens ...

Quick Breakdown  Metaplanet’s enterprise value has dropped below its $3.4 billion Bitcoin reserves. Shares have plunged nearly 70% since June amid fading investor interest in crypto treasury firms. The firm plans to issue preferred shares to fund additional Bitcoin purchases.   Metaplanet Inc.’s enterprise value has dropped below the worth ...

Quick Breakdown  UXLINK to conduct its first community-approved token buyback on October 18–19. Buyback funded by recovered assets from Bybit, Bitget, and other exchanges. Additional buybacks planned as more frozen funds are retrieved.   UXLINK launches token buyback in post-hack recovery effort Web3 social platform UXLINK has announced plans to ...

Quick Breakdown  Citi targets a 2026 launch for its regulated crypto custody platform for institutional clients. The bank will adopt a hybrid model, combining in-house technology with third-party solutions. The initiative reinforces Citi’s strategic expansion into blockchain and digital asset infrastructure.   Citi advances toward 2026 crypto custody launch Global ...

Quick Breakdown  Coinbase will undergo a scheduled systems upgrade on October 25, 2025, starting at 7:00 AM PT, causing a temporary trading halt. All trading and transfers on Coinbase.com, Coinbase Exchange, and Coinbase Prime will be suspended for up to four hours. The process includes a two-phase upgrade and trading ...

Quick Breakdown  CoinLander launches a blockchain platform offering 6%+ APR returns backed by real-world mortgages. The platform bridges traditional finance and Web3, turning mortgage assets into tokenized crypto yields. Investors earn stable, real-estate–secured income through a fully automated and transparent process.   CoinLander, a blockchain-based investment platform converting real-world mortgage ...

Quick Breakdown  Jiuzi Holdings completes a 100-Bitcoin private placement to advance its blockchain expansion strategy. Funds will support R&D in digital asset custody and encrypted storage systems. The move positions Jiuzi as a key player in blockchain infrastructure and digital finance innovation.   Jiuzi Holdings, Inc has announced the completion ...