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U.S. Clarity Act failure gives Asia and Middle East a competitive edge, says Apex Group CEO

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Apex Group CEO Peter Hughes warned that the failure of the U.S. Clarity Act will drive digital asset businesses toward faster-moving jurisdictions in Asia and the Middle East.

Published Date: 2026-10-24 12:00:00
Creator: Olivier Acuna
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Franklin Templeton adds $150 million in fund shares to XRP Ledger, all in one wallet

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Two subscriptions on Thursday nearly quadrupled the fund’s tokens on the network. The receiving wallet shares its authorized signers with the issuer.

Published Date: 2026-10-24 04:45:43
Creator: Shaurya Malwa
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Wells Fargo and five others object to OKX-ICE tokenized stock listings: Report

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As of Friday, 22 companies had filed objections as part of the joint venture’s proposed tokenized stock platform under the SEC’s innovation exemption.

Published Date: 2026-10-23 21:32:16
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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IRS plans lower tax disclosure penalties, including for crypto: Forbes

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The US tax agency is targeting faster resolutions and more flexible payment options for taxpayers voluntarily disclosing past tax violations under a planned program overhaul.

Published Date: 2026-10-23 20:54:17
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Initia halts blockchain after exploit reportedly drains over $2.6M

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The blockchain suspended its layer-1 network and rollups after security researchers identified unauthorized token minting and millions in assets transferred to Ethereum.

Published Date: 2026-10-23 18:39:02
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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US senator probes Tether after reported deal with ex-Trump crypto adviser

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The Democratic ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations asked Paolo Ardoino for records related to a reported deal between Tether and Nxum.

Published Date: 2026-10-23 17:42:12
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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SEC flags tokenization as high-risk area in 2027 market examinations

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The SEC’s latest priorities highlight tokenization as an emerging market risk, while cryptocurrencies remain absent as a standalone examination category.

Published Date: 2026-10-23 16:08:40
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin seeks support above $81K as Brent crude oil hits highest level since March

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Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 as stocks fell and Brent crude hit its highest level since March, leaving the 50-day moving average in focus.

Published Date: 2026-10-23 15:39:17
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Robinhood sees surge in bitcoin, gold prediction markets as traders move beyond sports

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The company's head of futures and prediction markets said bitcoin, gold and oil contracts are among its fastest-growing prediction markets.

Published Date: 2026-10-23 13:58:56
Creator: Helene Braun
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China targets 2030 for its national blockchain network buildout

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China’s five-year digital development plan calls for wider blockchain use in trade and manufacturing alongside stronger technical standards.

Published Date: 2026-10-23 13:21:07
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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