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According to Cointelegraph, ECB President Lagarde stated at the IMF annual meeting held on Saturday that the Eurozone's inflation rate in September was 3.8%, primarily driven by high energy costs. The ECB expects energy costs to ease next year, but the energy shock will still keep Eurozone inflation above the target level in the first half of 2027, making a moderate policy response appropriate. Lagarde also noted that the ECB is preparing the digital euro to complement cash and meet everyday payment needs. She added that the digital euro will further stimulate innovation and competition in the retail payments sector and ensure the coexistence of public and private payment schemes, supporting Europe's strategic autonomy in payments.
Odaily reports: European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stated that the eurozone's September inflation rate stood at 3.8%, primarily driven by high energy costs, and the ECB expects related pressures to ease next year.She noted that the energy shock may keep eurozone inflation above the ECB's target through the first half of 2027, but a prudent policy response remains appropriate at this time.Christine Lagarde said the ECB is preparing a digital euro for everyday retail payments as a digital complement to cash. She noted that the digital euro will further promote innovation and competition in the retail payments sector.The ECB has launched Pontes, allowing financial institutions to settle wholesale tokenized asset transactions using central bank money; the system initially offers core services and is expected to be fully implemented by 2028. (Cointelegraph)
According to information released by DTCC regarding its tokenization service, the platform will initially support 25 categories of tokenizable securities, backed by DTC-custodied securities worth approximately $30 trillion. Tokens maintain a strict 1:1 peg with their underlying securities, utilize the same CUSIP identifiers, and carry identical rights and investor protections as traditional book-entry instruments, with the official ledger remaining under DTC custody. Peer-to-peer transfers between DTC-registered wallets operate 24/7, subject to built-in compliance restrictions on token transfers. Participants may submit conversion orders via the UI and API during Eastern Time business hours from 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a target processing window of under 15 minutes. U.S. Treasury coupon distributions and maturity redemptions will be processed on-chain, with fiat proceeds disbursed directly to participants’ traditional banking accounts. The inaugural asset lineup comprises Russell 1000 constituents (initiating with select large-cap equities), select ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries. Initial network integrations feature Canton Network (CIP-56) and DTCC’s private Besu network (ERC-20), with Stellar (SEP-41) and Circle’s Arc (ERC-20) targeted for 2027 deployment. The extended roadmap encompasses broadening the universe of tokenizable securities, deploying governance controls such as single sign-on and maker-checker approvals, scaling corporate action capabilities for equities and ETFs, merging book-entry and on-chain position records, and enabling on-chain netting, collateral management, and number
Odaily reports: Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced that it will cease providing services to certain users through a one-time measure. Bitget stated that user funds remain safe during the related service adjustments, and the platform will continue to operate.Affected users will receive follow-up steps, relevant deadlines, and fund withdrawal arrangements via email, in-app messages, and/or push notifications. Users who have not received official notifications from Bitget may continue to use their accounts normally.Bitget's customer support team will assist users with pending orders, withdrawals, and other account issues during the process, and reminds users to use only official channels and to beware of phishing links, impersonation accounts, and unverified information.On September 25, Bitget confirmed an unauthorized transfer and temporarily suspended withdrawals to investigate a security breach. Subsequent disclosures revealed that the incident involved approximately $388 million in stolen assets. (Cointelegraph)
Odaily reports: In its weekly report on October 9, Intersect stated that the Cardano 2026 treasury reserve smart contract has so far managed 201.67 million ADA, 26.1 million USDCx, and 4.8 million USDM, meaning that part of the development budget is no longer directly dependent on the ADA price. Previously, on October 2, Intersect said that two budgets had been minted into the dollar stablecoin USDM through Moneta Digital and deposited into the smart contract: the governance and technical custody budget was 4.505955 million USDM, scheduled through July 29, 2027; and Se7en Labs' Daedalus wallet project budget was 316,253.88 USDM, scheduled through September 29, 2027. USDCx is fully backed by USDC through Circle's xReserve. Burning USDCx releases USDC on Ethereum, which usually takes about 2 to 4 hours; Circle, Input Output, and Midgard can all pause the bridge. USDM issued by Moneta can be redeemed directly for U.S. dollars only through accounts that have passed identity, anti-money laundering, and sanctions screening, and is currently available only to residents of 20 U.S. states.
Odaily reports: A Solana Foundation official stated that the U.S. GENIUS Act provides regulatory momentum for enterprises and financial institutions to enter the stablecoin space, and is also one of the important background factors behind Samsung's launch of stablecoin payment services. Samsung has announced that starting in the last week of October, it will support USDC cross-border transfers in Samsung Wallet, initially targeting eligible Galaxy users in the United States and covering approximately 82 million devices. Users can transfer USD stablecoins to compatible crypto wallets within seconds with no transfer fees, and can also send remittances to eligible bank accounts in more than 60 countries and regions. The service will use the Solana and Sui networks as its underlying infrastructure, with licensed stablecoin custodian Bastion providing transfer services and Coinbase Prime serving as sub-custodian responsible for safeguarding USDC assets.
Odaily reports: U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein on October 15, 2026, declined to vacate the $5 million settlement agreement between crypto exchange Gemini and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), leaving the paid fine and permanent injunction in effect. Previously, the CFTC had stated that the original lawsuit should never have been brought.The dispute stemmed from Gemini's involvement in proposed Bitcoin futures contracts. The CFTC filed suit in June 2022, alleging that Gemini misled regulators regarding trading safeguards, customer financing, special fee arrangements, and activities that could potentially affect contract pricing; the two parties settled in January 2025, with Gemini neither admitting nor denying the allegations.In May 2026, following an internal review, the CFTC and Gemini jointly sought to vacate the settlement, citing issues with whistleblower credibility, evidence, and enforcement practices. The judge found that the relevant circumstances had existed prior to the settlement and that a change in enforcement priorities was insufficient to vacate a binding court order; the CFTC retains its enforcement discretion. (Bitcoin.com News)
Odaily Report: On October 16, the French National Assembly passed Amendment I-3898 to the 2027 budget bill, which proposes that starting January 1, 2027, transactions converting crypto assets into e-money tokens under the MiCA framework be included in the scope of capital gains taxation, with related gains subject to a flat tax rate of 31.4%, and a tax liability triggered even without conversion into euros. The measure covers stablecoins such as USDC and EURC; Chainalysis analysis shows that USDT is not covered by this measure. The amendment still requires subsequent budget votes and Senate review and has not yet formally become law.
According to CryptoSlate, Microsoft and the cybersecurity organization Health-ISAC have obtained a U.S. court order to seize and redirect the domains supporting three services: YAM Store, CoGUI, and Iron Man. These three services sell stolen accounts and phishing tools to fraudsters. Since January this year, they have assisted in sending over 1 billion phishing messages, targeting more than 75,000 institutions across over 150 countries, generating tens of millions of dollars in revenue for operators. Microsoft has disabled more than 20,000 accounts associated with YAM Store and continues to block over 100,000 spoofing and fraudulent domains. According to Microsoft's investigation, these services accept payments in USDT (Tron network) and ETH, with Cloudflare noting that buyers can also pay using USDC. Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs assisted investigators in locating and freezing related assets, though the frozen amount was not disclosed.
The White House executive order issued on the 16th indicates that Trump invoked presidential exemption authority to temporarily suspend the implementation of multiple sanctions against Russia, restrictions, and 500% and 100% tariff measures outlined in the Gramm Act. The act has not been repealed, and existing sanctions against Russia remain in effect.
According to Digital Today, Toss Insight, the financial research institute under South Korean fintech platform Toss, released a report titled "DeFi · Tokenized Assets: The Bridge Between Traditional Finance and On-Chain Finance" on October 16. The report indicates that as of early September 2026, the tokenized assets market size was approximately $39.1 billion. Among these, credit products such as U.S. Treasuries, money market funds (MMFs), and corporate loans collectively accounted for about 61%. The report points out that the market is currently concentrated on products with stable yields and high suitability as collateral. While tokenization has lowered investment thresholds, investment eligibility may still be restricted due to product structures and regulations across different jurisdictions. For example, most currently tokenized U.S. equities utilize a cash settlement structure, meaning investors do not actually hold the underlying shares. Tokenized Treasuries and funds are also predominantly open only to accredited investors.
Odaily reports: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Mike Selig posted on X, reaffirming that the CFTC has exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, because fraud and market manipulation are not confined by state borders.Selig stated that prediction market exchanges are interstate businesses that match buy and sell quotes from customers across the United States. The US Congress has authorized the CFTC to implement uniform regulatory standards to monitor and combat fraud and market manipulation, and to provide protection for customer funds in interstate transactions.
Odaily News: French hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger received multiple reports of malicious implants months before its latest security crisis occurred. Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès stated that at least two people had contacted Ledger since December 2025 to report tampered devices, but no public warning was found to have been issued.Security researcher Joe Grand stated that on March 4, 2026, he reported a malicious implant to Ledger. The implant was found in a Nano X purchased through Lazada in Thailand in August 2025. Ledger confirmed the findings and said it would launch an internal investigation, but did not proactively alert customers.Mark Karpelès believes that the increase in the number of reports and the growing sophistication of the techniques used should prompt Ledger to take action and at least remind customers to remain cautious. Ledger declined to comment on how it handled Joe Grand's disclosure, only directing people to view its public statement on X.The Ledger security crisis became public on October 9, involving the loss of crypto assets from wallets sold by Southeast Asian authorized reseller CryptoBilis; Ledger confirmed that one affected device contained an unauthorized implant. Trezor had also previously received reports involving devices tampered with by unauthorized sellers. (Cointelegraph)
Odaily News: Circle published an article disclosing that in the first half of 2026, USDC onchain transaction settlement volume exceeded $36 trillion, with total minting and redemption exceeding $315 billion, averaging approximately $1.7 billion per day. As of June, USDC's share of global stablecoin transaction volume rose from 60% a year earlier to approximately 77%.Circle stated that in the first half of the year, the company generated approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, of which about $819 million was used for USDC distribution partner payouts and transaction costs, accounting for 59% of total revenue; another approximately $473 million was used for infrastructure investments including licenses, banking partnerships, settlement liquidity, compliance, and product development, accounting for about 34%, with net profit representing approximately 7% of revenue.Circle noted that more than 150 partners currently participate in USDC ecosystem revenue distribution, and partners can earn reserve income shares by expanding the scale of USDC they hold. In addition, all Circle customers can redeem USDC for free through standard channels, typically with settlement completed within two business days; eligible Circle Payments Network and Circle Platform customers can also enjoy 24/7, near-instant free redemption services.
According to a Reuters report cited by CoinDesk, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, the issuer of the stablecoin USDC, stated in an interview that the company plans to enter approximately 50 emerging and developing markets. The reason is that businesses and individuals in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are increasingly using stablecoins for payments and other financial services. Allaire believes that blockchain technology is transitioning from the early adoption phase to mainstream expansion. Allaire also noted that clearer regulatory frameworks, such as the U.S. GENIUS Act, are driving stablecoin adoption. He welcomed banks developing their own digital currencies and pointed out an increasing trend of AI agents using USDC for micropayments.
stablecoin issuer Circle plans to expand into approximately 50 emerging and developing markets to meet growing demand for digital dollar payments in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.USDC circulation stands at about $73.3 billion, accounting for roughly one-quarter of the stablecoin market; USDT's market share is close to 60%, higher than that of USDC.Circle's $400 million acquisition of Tazapay, the newly launched Arc blockchain, and its approval for a federal trust bank charter are expected to support its market expansion; a clearer regulatory environment is driving stablecoin adoption. (CoinDesk)
Odaily reports: Alex Taaffe, Chief Revenue Officer of digital asset trading firm GSR, stated that the on-chain issuance of real-world assets (RWAs) continues to increase, but investor demand has yet to match, and the growing number of issuers and blockchains has further fragmented liquidity in the tokenized market.Mike Silagadze, founder and CEO of ether.fi, said that stablecoins facilitate cross-border transfers, but broader adoption depends on whether they can be used for everyday spending; Yvonne Chia, Head of Communications at USDD, believes that issuers should prioritize improving user experience.The stablecoin market cap stands at $306 billion, up approximately 2% year-over-year and about 74% over the past 12 months. Ilya Podoynitsyn, co-founder and CEO of FinHarbor, pointed out that service providers still need to address regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions and adjust their infrastructure and compliance systems.Miguel Morel, founder and CEO of blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, said that on-chain data can be used to assess counterparty risk and the source of client deposits. Pulkit Gupta of Nomad Capital noted that crypto market liquidity has been relatively weak over the past three months, making it more difficult to exit altcoin investments. (Cointelegraph)
According to CoinShares' market report, the US September CPI rose 0.6% month-over-month and 3.7% year-over-year, exceeding the 3.6% market expectation. Gasoline prices surged 9.1% during the month, accounting for roughly half of the overall increase. Core CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month and 2.6% year-over-year. In the same period, US September retail sales increased 0.8% month-over-month, beating the ~0.3% forecast, while August data was revised up to 1.3%. However, retail sales excluding gasoline only grew by 0.2%, down from 1.0% in August. The report pointed out that inflation remains elevated and economic demand continues to show resilience, driving a hawkish repricing of Federal Reserve policy that weighed on Bitcoin and the broader digital asset market. Data showed that market sentiment notably weakened following the CPI release, with global digital asset investment products recording $434 million in outflows so far this week. Regarding interest rate expectations, as of October 15, Polymarket data indicated a roughly 75% probability that the Fed would hold rates unchanged at its October meeting and about a 25% probability of a 25-basis-point hike. Following the CPI release, futures markets shifted markedly toward a hawkish stance, with expectations of another rate hike within the year rising significantly.
According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service are intensifying monitoring of "perpetual contracts" linked to Korean stocks and stock indices that are traded on global virtual asset platforms. Should illegal business activities, such as soliciting account openings or trades from Korean residents, be detected on overseas platforms, regulators will refer the cases to investigative agencies and take stringent countermeasures.
Odaily News: The artificial intelligence task force led by U.S. President Donald Trump, named the "Super Intelligence Force," convened its first meeting and agreed to prioritize assessing AI risks in areas including cybersecurity, biosecurity, and "model control and accountability." The White House stated that the task force will commission the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to produce a report on these risks and other potential issues.The task force also plans to establish a mechanism requiring AI laboratories to provide early warnings and systematic notifications to the government regarding security vulnerabilities, hacks, jailbreaks, and other issues, and to form an enforcement and consumer protection coordination committee involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other agencies. The White House said the task force has not yet discussed drafting new laws or regulatory rules.Although Trump has repeatedly opposed strengthening AI regulation, arguing it could weaken U.S. competitiveness with China in the AI field, AI safety issues are drawing increasing attention from bipartisan lawmakers in the U.S. as concerns grow over AI's potential to cause mass unemployment, humanity losing control of AI, and data centers driving up electricity prices. (Bloomberg)