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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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Regulation
FBI Logs One Million Complaints as Losses Tied to Crypto Complaints Reach $11.4 Billion
The FBI recorded 1,008,597 internet crime complaints, up 17% from 2024; about 453,000 involved cyber-enabled fraud with losses exceeding $17.7 billion.
Investing
Federated Hermes CIO Sees Years Left in AI Boom Before Bubble Risks Rise
Its September outlook lifted the 2026 S&P 500 earnings estimate to $370 and projected about 15% growth in both 2027 and 2028.
Business
AkzoNobel Begins Buyer Search for European Refinishing Business
A signed agreement with an acceptable buyer must be in place before the merger closes, but the business sale can close later. The EU review remains in Phase I, with a provisional Nov. 6 decision deadline.
Investing
GTA VI’s DacityCoin Label Spurs Speculation Over a Gameplay Role
The separate Solana token’s market cap rose from $104,000 to $3.18 million within an hour of the Oct. 15 trailer release.
Business
Ledger Adds Morpho Borrowing Against Wrapped Bitcoin to Its Wallet
Users can borrow USDC or USDT and approve on-chain actions through Ledger Signer.
Investing
Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Up as Chip Stocks Fall by Double Digits
The two-week decline marked semiconductors’ second major pullback since June. Bitcoin was also more resilient during the earlier retreat.
Investing
DOOD Climbs 197.11% as Altcoins Rise With Bitcoin Above $83,000
At 9:17 a.m. ET Wednesday, DOOD was quoted at $0.00457; IOST rose 97.49%, and five other tokens gained between 20.86% and 41.80%.
Investing
Avalanche Trades Near $9.74 as Chart Marks $9.50–$9.60 Support
A four-hour chart dated Oct. 21 recorded a $0.041 gain, or 0.42%, and marked near-term support at $9.50–$9.60.
Markets
InvestingFederated Hermes CIO Sees Years Left in AI Boom Before Bubble Risks Rise
Its September outlook lifted the 2026 S&P 500 earnings estimate to $370 and projected about 15% growth in both 2027 and 2028.
Regulation
RegulationFBI Logs One Million Complaints as Losses Tied to Crypto Complaints Reach $11.4 Billion
The FBI recorded 1,008,597 internet crime complaints, up 17% from 2024; about 453,000 involved cyber-enabled fraud with losses exceeding $17.7 billion.
Bitcoin
BusinessLedger Adds Morpho Borrowing Against Wrapped Bitcoin to Its Wallet
Users can borrow USDC or USDT and approve on-chain actions through Ledger Signer.
Ethereum
InvestingBinance ETH Perpetuals Record a Single $8.74 Million Short Liquidation
The position was liquidated at $2,497 at 9:06 a.m. ET (13:06 UTC) on Oct. 21.
DeFi
RegulationEBA Asks EU to Study MiCA Rules for Crypto Lending and DeFi Access
The request calls for a cost-benefit analysis before legislation. Options include leverage limits, risk warnings and a possible bar on CASPs facilitating lending with unauthorized tokens.
Stablecoins
BusinessLedger Adds Morpho Borrowing Against Wrapped Bitcoin to Its Wallet
Users can borrow USDC or USDT and approve on-chain actions through Ledger Signer.
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InvestingFederated Hermes CIO Sees Years Left in AI Boom Before Bubble Risks Rise
Its September outlook lifted the 2026 S&P 500 earnings estimate to $370 and projected about 15% growth in both 2027 and 2028.
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Investing2027 Debt Ceiling Talks Put Treasury Liquidity on Crypto’s Calendar
Republicans hold a 218–214 House edge and a 53–47 Senate majority. The federal funding deadline is expected around mid-December 2026.