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OCC Finalizes Stablecoin Issuer Rules Ahead of Jan. 18 Deadline
A separate restriction on service providers offering stablecoins from nonpermitted issuers begins July 18, 2028, subject to exceptions.
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Business
Meta Tests Monthly Cap on Facebook Page Posts and Comments With External Links
Affected Pages can publish two organic posts or comments containing external links each month for free. Higher allowances start with Meta One’s $49.99 monthly Advanced plan.
Investing
Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Edges Down 0.3% After $80,000 Dip
Notional open interest measured $36.4 billion in an Oct. 19 reading. Seller-initiated spot trading exceeded buyer-initiated trading by $83.6 million on tracked exchanges.
Business
Germany's Savings Bank Network Announces Bitcoin Trading Rollout
The phased service covers five crypto assets, charges €0.99 per order plus a spread and restricts outbound transfers.
Technology
Apple Limits China iPhone Duo Buyers to Two Ahead of Launch
China prices range from 15,999 yuan to 26,499 yuan, and a 512GB resale listing was 6,889 yuan above its official price.
Technology
Malaysia’s Central Bank Launches SSDS+ With 24/7 Bond Settlement
SSDS+ records ownership of tokenized securities, while the connected RENTAS+ system moves bond payments in central bank money.
People
中国工商银行 President Says Technology Alone Cannot Give Digital Anchor Currency Global Influence
He called for broader market participation and global regulatory coordination to expand the yuan’s international use.
Business
Strive's $90 SATS Price Implies 16.7% Yield on Annual Dividend
Strive raised $630 million in the preferred-share sale. Strategy funded a separate Bitcoin purchase with common-share proceeds and existing cash.
Investing
NEAR Protocol Rises 3.01% in One Hour to $5.13 on Binance
NEAR was up 7.21% over 24 hours, while short liquidations totaled $240,000 across three exchanges during the measured hour.
Markets
InvestingBitcoin Futures Open Interest Edges Down 0.3% After $80,000 Dip
Notional open interest measured $36.4 billion in an Oct. 19 reading. Seller-initiated spot trading exceeded buyer-initiated trading by $83.6 million on tracked exchanges.
BusinessGermany's Savings Bank Network Announces Bitcoin Trading Rollout
TechnologyApple Limits China iPhone Duo Buyers to Two Ahead of Launch
中国工商银行 President Says Technology Alone Cannot Give Digital Anchor Currency Global Influence
Strive's $90 SATS Price Implies 16.7% Yield on Annual Dividend
Regulation
RegulationTrump Urges Data Center Dividends Beyond Existing Power Pledge
Payments could go to host communities or residents, but Trump set no amount or deadline. A March pledge covers power and grid costs without specifying dividends.
RegulationSEC Enforcement Actions Total an Estimated 308 in Fiscal 2026
RegulationJapan's FSA Says Current Law Complicates DTCC-Style Omnibus Account
SEC Crypto Rule Draws Ripple Support and Public Citizen Opposition
FinCEN’s $12.7 Billion Crypto Scam Total Measures Activity, Not Losses
Bitcoin
InvestingBitcoin Futures Open Interest Edges Down 0.3% After $80,000 Dip
Notional open interest measured $36.4 billion in an Oct. 19 reading. Seller-initiated spot trading exceeded buyer-initiated trading by $83.6 million on tracked exchanges.
Ethereum
TechnologyDrift-Linked Wallets Send Another $61 Million in Ether to Tornado Cash
The Oct. 21 deposits followed a similarly sized transfer a day earlier. The tracked wallets still held 56,569 ETH.
DeFi
InvestingUnknown Wallet Sends 133.9 Million USDC to Aave in a Single Transfer
Aave is a decentralized protocol for lending and borrowing crypto assets.
Stablecoins
InvestingUnknown Wallet Sends 133.9 Million USDC to Aave in a Single Transfer
Aave is a decentralized protocol for lending and borrowing crypto assets.
Korea
InvestingDoodles, IOST and Metaplex Jump as Upbit Trading Intensifies
An Oct. 21 snapshot showed gains of 113%, 81% and 42%, respectively. Doodles generated more than $100 million in trading on Upbit.
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TechnologyApple Limits China iPhone Duo Buyers to Two Ahead of Launch
China prices range from 15,999 yuan to 26,499 yuan, and a 512GB resale listing was 6,889 yuan above its official price.
TechnologyMalaysia’s Central Bank Launches SSDS+ With 24/7 Bond Settlement
People中国工商银行 President Says Technology Alone Cannot Give Digital Anchor Currency Global Influence
Meta, IBM and Tesla Earnings Put AI Spending Returns in Focus
TRM Labs Maps Southeast Asian Scam Infrastructure Beyond Wallet Transfers
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TechnologyMalaysia’s Central Bank Launches SSDS+ With 24/7 Bond Settlement
SSDS+ records ownership of tokenized securities, while the connected RENTAS+ system moves bond payments in central bank money.
