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NEWSToto Finance seeks $5m from Cardano treasury for tokenised copper reserve
Toto Finance wants 22 million ADA to buy COMEX-grade copper tokenised as CuTT. Under the proposal's assumptions, copper must rise about 49.4% to recover the withdrawal.
NEWSWorld Bank flags Middle East conflict as top risk to Pakistan's economy
The World Bank warns a prolonged Middle East conflict could raise Pakistan's energy import bill, widen the current account deficit and strain foreign exchange reserves.
NEWSBank of Russia registers 17 crypto exchangers as Sberbank and VTB prepare retail trading
Russia's central bank has widened its register of crypto exchange providers to 17 firms, with Sberbank and VTB holding both exchange and depository licences ahead of planned retail crypto services.
NEWSBinance launches Qafila 2026 with $1m USDC pool across MENA and Pakistan
Binance has launched a regional rewards campaign across MENA and Pakistan, citing data that users aged 18-29 make up 54 per cent of its Pakistani user base.
POLICY & REGULATIONUS Senate rejects CLARITY Act, leaving crypto market structure unresolved
The CLARITY Act fell 11 votes short of the 60 needed to advance in the Senate, leaving US digital asset oversight split between the SEC and CFTC unsettled and pushing bitcoin and crypto stocks lower.
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SoFi targets idle crypto cash with interest-bearing tokenised deposit
SoFi is targeting idle crypto cash with an interest-bearing tokenised deposit, according to a report by The Economic Times.
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Bitcoin drops below US$82,000 amid risk aversion and Middle East tension
Bitcoin fell as much as 4% to around US$81,700, tracking weaker global equities as Brent crude rose above US$112 a barrel. Ether, Solana and XRP also declined.
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SoFi Launches First US Consumer Tokenised Deposits With 4.4% Interest and FDIC Protection
SoFi has launched SoFi Earn, a tokenised deposit paying 4.4% with FDIC protection, becoming the first US consumer bank to offer blockchain-based deposits.
NEWSRobinhood secures Dubai licence for crypto and stock trading from 2027
Robinhood has won DFSA authorisation to offer retail trading and custody across ten asset classes, including bitcoin, equities and investment tokens, from a DIFC hub in 2027.
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Bitcoin ETF inflows top $1bn in three days but lag rally-era pace
US-listed bitcoin ETFs drew more than $1 billion this week, analysts say, though daily inflows remain well below the levels that accompanied past steep rallies.
POLICY & REGULATIONBank of Canada joins BIS Project Agorá to test tokenised cross-border payments
The Bank of Canada has joined the BIS-led Project Agorá, which has tested a multi-currency unified ledger for atomic settlement of wholesale cross-border payments using tokenised deposits and central bank money.
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SEC crypto fundraising plan draws bank warnings and legal threats
US banks warned that the SEC's proposed crypto exemptions could drain deposits, while critics threatened legal action as the comment period on the $75 million fundraising plan closed.
NEWSAurangzeb says twin deficit fell to 2.6% of GDP as tax reforms widen
Pakistan's finance minister told an IMF-backed tax workshop that the twin deficit has fallen from 12.5% to 2.6% of GDP and the tax-to-GDP ratio has risen to 10.3%, as the government pushes enforcement-led revenue reform.
POLICY & REGULATIONTrump to spotlight crackdown on overseas crypto scams at White House event
Trump will use a cyber crime event to highlight seizures of fraudulent crypto investment sites and efforts against Southeast Asian scam networks, as FBI data shows record crypto fraud losses.
MARKETSBitcoin gives back run at $85,000 as Tesla and Meta fail to calm AI nerves
Bitcoin traded just under $82,800 after giving back a late-Wednesday surge to nearly $85,000, as mixed Tesla and Meta results revived doubts about the AI trade.
POLICY & REGULATIONMalaysia's central bank launches platform for tokenised bonds and sukuk
Bank Negara Malaysia has launched SSDS+, an in-house issuance, depository and safekeeping platform for tokenised bonds and sukuk, building on its existing securities depository.
NEWSDeutsche Bank plans Asia crypto custody rollout in 2027 as German launch nears
Deutsche Bank intends to extend its crypto custody service to Asia in 2027, after launching in Germany within weeks, and plans stablecoin conversion and tokenised deposit offerings.
MARKETSTokenised stock venue faces issuer objections as SEC exemption draws scrutiny
Broadcom, Verizon and UnitedHealth are among nine issuers objecting to OKX-ICE's plan to trade tokenised versions of their shares under the SEC's Innovation Exemption.
NEWSPakistan's balance of payments swings to $4.39bn deficit in September
State Bank of Pakistan data show the overall balance of payments moved to a $4.39 billion deficit in September from $118 million in August, as the current account gap widened and the quarterly goods trade deficit grew 21.1%.
POLICY & REGULATIONPakistan finance minister flags Gulf energy risk and outlines debt plans
Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan has enough energy through November and is exploring Sukuk, Panda bond and possible Eurobond tokenisation, while warning that attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure threaten a return to normalcy.
