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Compound’s COMP jumps 27%, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether

COMP's surge highlights market volatility and investor sentiment shifts, underscoring the unpredictable nature of crypto asset movements.

5 hours ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Kamino validates Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain collateral, opening the door to higher borrowing limits

Kamino's validation of Chainlink CCIP enhances cross-chain collateral efficiency, potentially attracting more institutional capital to DeFi lending.

6 hours ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Nectar Group raises $5 million seed round for HoneyB Bitcoin yield platform

Nectar Group's funding for HoneyB could reshape institutional Bitcoin use, but success hinges on market conditions and strategy performance.

6 hours ago · By JOHN CHEN

Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan build on Ethereum for institutional services

The integration of Ethereum by major banks could accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain, enhancing liquidity and asset tokenization.

6 hours ago · By KAYE QUEMA

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Utah sues Kalshi and Susquehanna firms to halt alleged illegal sports betting

Oct. 20, 2026

Utah sues Kalshi and Susquehanna firms to halt alleged illegal sports betting

Utah's lawsuit could reshape prediction markets by challenging their classification, potentially deterring liquidity providers and impacting growth.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

LayerZero sets November 30 launch for Zero mainnet and lzATLAS exchange engine

Oct. 20, 2026

LayerZero sets November 30 launch for Zero mainnet and lzATLAS exchange engine

LayerZero's launch could revolutionize blockchain transactions and trading efficiency, potentially reshaping financial markets and token dynamics.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

S&P Global Ratings launches Vault Risk Assessment to address DeFi risks

Oct. 20, 2026

S&P Global Ratings launches Vault Risk Assessment to address DeFi risks

The introduction of VRA by S&P Global Ratings could enhance transparency and risk management in the rapidly growing DeFi sector.

By KAYE QUEMA

Stablecoin transfers quadruple to $891B as US banks adopt technology

Oct. 20, 2026

Stablecoin transfers quadruple to $891B as US banks adopt technology

The surge in stablecoin transfers highlights a shift towards digital finance, potentially reshaping global banking and economic dynamics.

By KAYE QUEMA

Hylo raises $1M in strategic round led by Solana Ventures

Oct. 20, 2026

Hylo raises $1M in strategic round led by Solana Ventures

Hylo's funding boost signals strong confidence in Solana's DeFi ecosystem, potentially driving innovation and growth in decentralized finance.

By JOHN CHEN

Webull to offer Bitcoin perpetual futures to over 6 million clients

Oct. 20, 2026

Webull to offer Bitcoin perpetual futures to over 6 million clients

Webull's move into Bitcoin perpetual futures could significantly boost US crypto derivatives trading, challenging offshore dominance and expanding market access.

By KAYE QUEMA

Tether backs Tenstorrent’s $1.5 billion raise to widen access to AI computing

Oct. 20, 2026

Tether backs Tenstorrent’s $1.5 billion raise to widen access to AI computing

Tether's investment in Tenstorrent signals a strategic shift towards diversifying AI infrastructure, potentially decentralizing computing power.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

NEAR Protocol launches NEAR Business for confidential treasury management

Oct. 20, 2026

NEAR Protocol launches NEAR Business for confidential treasury management

NEAR Business enhances crypto treasury management, potentially transforming financial operations with its privacy and cross-chain capabilities.

By KAYE QUEMA

JPMorgan projects Bitcoin will return 10% a year, beating US stocks and gold over 10 to 15 years

Oct. 20, 2026

JPMorgan projects Bitcoin will return 10% a year, beating US stocks and gold over 10 to 15 years

Bitcoin's projected high returns highlight its potential as a lucrative investment, but its volatility underscores the importance of risk management.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Mastercard opens early access to AI agent payments at Cloudflare Connect

Oct. 20, 2026

Mastercard opens early access to AI agent payments at Cloudflare Connect

Mastercard's initiative could revolutionize payment systems by integrating AI and crypto, potentially reshaping financial transactions and controls.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ