Standard Chartered has begun offering custody for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin through its Dubai branch, with the bank planning to let institutional clients use it as collateral for trading on the LMAX exchange. RLUSD's supply has surged to 2.4 billion USD, making it one of the fastest-growing stablecoins. https://cryptoslate.com/standard-chartered-brings-ripples-rlusd-into-banking-custody-after-765-million-quarterly-surge/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Bitcoin is holding above 84,000 USD despite ETF outflows of more than 600M USD last week, showing resilience as oil prices fall. The world's largest cryptocurrency shrugged off the institutional investment withdrawals to trade near its weekend gains. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/10/12/bitcoin-shrugs-off-etf-outflows-to-trade-above-usd84-000-as-oil-falls #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC and repurchased 11,000 at a 9.3% premium to prove to creditors it would liquidate holdings if needed, costing shareholders around 11.57 billion yen. The move aimed to secure a credit rating and better financing, highlighting the tension between Bitcoin-holding shareholders and lenders requiring liquidity assurance. https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-companies-are-learning-that-holding-forever-takes-cash/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

A Bermuda-based life insurer backed by Sam Altman that operates entirely on Bitcoin has raised 37.5 million USD from Bain Capital Crypto. The company serves wealthy families in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. https://decrypt.co/380633/sam-altman-backed-life-insurer-bitcoin-raise #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Robinhood Chain is evaluating a paid transaction ordering system from Arbitrum that would let users pay higher fees to prioritise trades. The L2 chain currently uses a first-come, first-served approach. Since launching in July, it has entered the top 10 blockchains by total value locked. https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/10/09/robinhood-chain-considers-technology-that-gives-paying-traders-priority #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

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Layer-1 blockchain Sui is launching Hashi, an institutional protocol allowing holders to use bitcoin as collateral without moving it off the Bitcoin network. The platform has secured 500 million USD in commitments. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/10/09/new-tech-to-power-bitcoin-lending-is-set-to-debut-with-usd500-million-in-commitments #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

JPMorgan analysts estimate around 50 billion USD has flowed into digital assets this year, equal to an annualized pace of 66 billion USD. The flows come as momentum improves into Q4, with both ETF and futures trading contributing to the growth. https://www.theblock.co/news/markets/2026-10-08-jpmorgan-crypto-inflows-50-billion-etf-futures-q4-418115 #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Securitize's stock jumped over 10% after launching tokenised US equities on Solana. The platform gives eligible investors access to tokenised shares of 12 US companies, including Apple, Nvidia and Amazon, with dividend and voting rights and round-the-clock trading. https://cointelegraph.com/news/securitize-stock-jumps-launching-tokenized-us-equities-solana #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Samsung is launching USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users. The feature will be built into Samsung Wallet with fiat on- and off-ramps, making it easier for users to transfer stablecoins directly from their devices. https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-10-07-samsung-to-launch-usdc-transfers-on-solana-for-us-galaxy-users-418004 #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

The plumbing gets an upgrade, apparently without asking permission first. Stablecoin volume rises while overall market caps dip; institutional players seem more interested in owning their own rails than chasing daily price action.

Kazakhstan's central bank is exploring a local currency-linked stablecoin and tokenised real-world assets with Tether. The National Bank of Kazakhstan will study how to leverage Tether's technology for the country's financial infrastructure. https://decrypt.co/380347/tether-kazakhstan-central-bank-stablecoin-tokenized-assets #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

OKX has secured strategic investments from Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered at a flat 25 billion USD valuation, extending a March round led by the NYSE owner ICE. The exchange also launched OKX Money, a standalone app for saving, sending and spending dollar-backed stablecoins. https://cryptoslate.com/ripple-and-circle-backs-okx-as-it-targets-the-next-wave-of-stablecoin-users/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Kraken's parent company Payward has partnered with Singapore Gulf Bank to offer 24/7 US dollar funding for institutional clients in Asia and the Gulf. The SGB Net connection allows eligible institutions to deposit cash with Payward and use it immediately for digital asset trading. https://cryptoslate.com/kraken-parent-joins-singapore-gulf-bank-opening-24-7-institutional-dollar-rails/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

El Salvador Bitcoin reserve worth 666 million USD has survived an IMF review. The IMF granted waivers for missed accumulation criteria while maintaining limits on further state purchases. The country holds about 7,794 Bitcoin. https://cryptoslate.com/el-salvadors-666-million-bitcoin-reserve-survives-imf-review/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Stablecoins may not drain banks of deposits but they can still make lending more expensive. When issuers convert household deposits into large institutional accounts, banks face a worse funding mix, potentially raising loan costs for all borrowers. https://cryptoslate.com/stablecoins-may-not-drain-banks-of-dollars-but-they-can-still-make-lending-more-expensive/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle hold nearly 200B USD in US Treasury securities, replacing 40% of China's lost Treasury demand over five years. The shift marks a new source of demand for government debt as foreign official holdings decline. https://cryptoslate.com/stablecoin-issuers-have-replaced-40-of-chinas-lost-us-treasury-demand/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Bitcoin held around 86,600 USD after the US added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below the 90,000 forecast, with unemployment rising to 4.2%. The weak labour market data shifted Fed rate hold odds to 74%, supporting crypto markets. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/10/02/u-s-added-just-29-000-jobs-in-september-with-unemployment-rate-rising-to-4-2 #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

US spot Bitcoin ETFs are 5 billion USD away from a new flow record after an 11-month reset. September saw 2.65 billion USD in inflows, the strongest this year, bringing cumulative flows to 57.7 billion USD. https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-etfs-are-5-billion-from-a-new-flow-record-after-a-brutal-11-month-reset/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Ripple has made Brazil the centre of its XRP Ledger tokenisation push, with about 40% of its 6.7bn USD in tokenised real-world assets now in the country. A Sept 29 project with CSD BR mirrors BTG Pactual fund-share ownership records on XRPL. https://cryptoslate.com/ripple-quietly-made-brazil-the-center-of-its-xrpl-tokenization-push/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Bitcoin has just closed its strongest quarter since 2024, surging 43% in Q3 and leaving traditional markets far behind. The rally was driven by institutional demand, with spot Bitcoin ETFs swinging from 5B USD in outflows to 1B USD in inflows. Analysts say matching historical Q4 averages could push Bitcoin toward 147,000 USD. https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-enters-its-best-season-after-a-43-surge-with-147000-suddenly-on-the-math/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption