NEAR Approves HSP-007 to Fund Up to 21 MPC Nodes
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NEAR’s House of Stake has approved HSP-007, moving MPC node funding from discretionary grants to a standing program supported by protocol emissions.
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MoneyGram Joins XDC Network as Institutional Validator
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On October 15, 2026, MoneyGram said it would join XDC Network as an institutional validator.
XDC runs a delegated proof-of-stake system, where...
KR1 Deploys Dedicated Ethereum Staking Infrastructure via Lido V3 stVaults
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KR1 plc has set up its own Ethereum validators using a dedicated Lido V3 stVault managed by P2P.org, aiming to stake up...
ASIC Proposes New Capital and Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms
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Australia’s ASIC has opened a consultation on proposed capital, custody and trading requirements for crypto platforms.
One proposed capital model would require...
Ripple Teams Up With Meritz to Expand Tokenization in Korea
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Ripple has forged an alliance with Meritz Securities to explore virtual asset custody and tokenization infrastructure for South Korea’s capital markets.
The...
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Face Derivatives Pressure
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Global crypto exchanges are moving beyond just spot trading, offering futures, options, and stock-linked products.
Spot trading volume at the top 10...
Aptos Launches Encrypted Mempool to Stop Sandwich Attacks
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Aptos has launched an Encrypted Mempool meant to shield users from frontrunning and sandwich attacks.
The new tool hides transaction details until...
Sui Network Invests $30M in DATA Foundation Protocol
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Sui Foundation is investing $30 million in DATA Network as the project prepares to move its protocol to Sui.
Trace has recorded...
Animoca Brands, Franklin Templeton Expand Tokenized Asset Access
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Animoca Brands and Franklin Templeton will bring tokenized real-world assets to NUVA.
The partnership expands NUVA beyond its existing Provenance Blockchain-based assets.
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Animoca Pushes For AI Agents As Verified Economic Actors
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Animoca Brands is partnering with Reap and Pivota to combine AI agents, digital identity, and programmable payments for personalized agentic commerce.
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