Day: 16 October 2025

In a financial industry still constrained by legacy systems, Zebec Network has presented itself as a modern approach to how money moves. Traditional payroll models, especially the types used by very large organizations, are based on batch processing, and fixed payment cycles often force workers to have to wait a ...

Quick Breakdown  Brevis’ Pico Prism zkEVM enables real-time proving using standard gaming GPUs. Ethereum could reach 10,000 TPS by 2029 as validators adopt zk-proof verification. The innovation paves the way for lightweight node validation, even on smartphones.   Ethereum edges toward 10,000 TPS milestone Ethereum could soon handle 10,000 transactions ...

Quick Breakdown  Kraken acquires CFTC-licensed Small Exchange for $100 million, gaining a DCM license. The deal enables direct U.S. derivatives trading under a regulated framework. Marks a major step in Kraken’s global network expansion across the U.S., U.K., and EU.   Kraken secures $100M deal to acquire small exchange Crypto ...

Quick Breakdown: KuCoin ranks No. 1 globally on CER.live with a perfect 100/100 score. Exchange holds all four top cybersecurity certifications, including CCSS. Recognition strengthens KuCoin’s $2B Trust Project and security leadership.   KuCoin has reinforced its dominance in crypto security by securing the No. 1 global ranking on CER.live, ...

Quick Breakdown  SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the U.S. is “a decade behind” in crypto innovation. The regulator plans to introduce an “innovation exemption” to support experimentation. Atkins supports developing regulated superapps to modernize U.S. financial services.   U.S. trails in crypto development, SEC chair admits The United States is ...

Quick Breakdown  MAS launches BLOOM to enhance global digital asset settlement using tokenized bank liabilities and stablecoins. The initiative builds on Project Orchid’s successful trials exploring a digital Singapore dollar. Collaborations with Circle, DBS, Stripe, and others aim to advance cross-border payments and financial innovation.   MAS launches BLOOM to ...

Quick Breakdown  YZi Labs invests $50M in BPN to build a stablecoin-based global payment network. BPN aims to cut cross-border fees by 90% and add 20 new regional stablecoins by 2026. The move strengthens the BNB Chain ecosystem and YZi’s push for real-world blockchain adoption.   YZi Labs backs BPN’s ...

Quick Breakdown  Australia to expand AUSTRAC’s powers to regulate crypto ATMs amid growing scam concerns. Over 2,000 machines now make Australia the third-largest crypto ATM market globally. New transaction limits and stricter compliance rules aim to curb fraud and illicit activities.   Australia to empower AUSTRAC against crypto ATM misuse ...

Singapore, Singapore, 16th October 2025, Chainwire

Quick Breakdown  Temporary Limits: BoE’s proposed stablecoin caps are short-term measures to support a stable financial transition. Consultation Incoming: Public feedback will shape the final framework, including exemptions and business-specific limits. Systemic Stability First: The central bank aims to prevent sudden outflows from banks while fostering digital currency innovation.   ...