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Russia’s digital ruble accounts top 220K in first month, nearly 4X central bank forecast
Crypto

Russia’s digital ruble accounts top 220K in first month, nearly 4X central bank forecast

The digital ruble’s early uptake comes as BRICS nations explore linking their digital currencies for cross-border trade and payments.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Bill aims at stopping US lawmaker bets on their own elections ahead of midterms
Crypto

Bill aims at stopping US lawmaker bets on their own elections ahead of midterms

The No Betting on Your Own Race Act will not be addressed before the 2026 US midterms as Congress is on recess until after the election.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Ethereum Validator Count Falls to 863,000 as Staked ETH Edges Higher
Crypto

Ethereum Validator Count Falls to 863,000 as Staked ETH Edges Higher

Pectra lets operators combine validator balances, reducing network overhead without requiring them to withdraw their ETH.

thedefiant.io · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Anchorage Digital Buys Routable to Add Corporate Payment Rails
Crypto

Anchorage Digital Buys Routable to Add Corporate Payment Rails

Routable will operate under a new brand, with integrated stablecoin and tokenized deposit offerings rolling out over the coming quarters.

thedefiant.io · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Firelight Begins Writing DeFi Cover Backed By Staked XRP
Crypto

Firelight Begins Writing DeFi Cover Backed By Staked XRP

The protocol's first cover positions went to two Sentora vaults, with payouts standing behind 50.2 million XRP staked on Flare. Claims are decided by a five-firm consortium on a three-of-five vote, and the coverage contracts' audits are lis

thedefiant.io · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
OKX Adds Circle, Ripple, QRT, and SC Ventures as Investors at $25B Valuation
Crypto

OKX Adds Circle, Ripple, QRT, and SC Ventures as Investors at $25B Valuation

None of the four investors is new to OKX. Standard Chartered already holds the BlackRock BUIDL shares OKX clients post as margin, and Ripple's RLUSD trades across the exchange's order book.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
ECB policymaker warns of fragmentation without digital euro
Crypto

ECB policymaker warns of fragmentation without digital euro

A ECB executive board member said the potential introduction of a digital euro would not ”take over the role of banks,” but ensure they have a role in the EU’s monetary system.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Ripple Price Analysis: Is XRP Consolidation Almost Over as the Range Tightens?
Crypto

Ripple Price Analysis: Is XRP Consolidation Almost Over as the Range Tightens?

XRP is consolidating around $1.50 after a strong rebound from the $1.00 area. The broader structure has improved considerably, but the latest price action suggests that buyers are struggling to push through the overhead resistance zone. The

cryptopotato.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Ripple and Circle backs OKX as it targets the next wave of stablecoin users
Crypto

Ripple and Circle backs OKX as it targets the next wave of stablecoin users

OKX brought Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered’s venture arm onto its cap table as the crypto exchange broadens its push into stablecoin-based financial services. On Oct. 6, the exchange's Chief Executive Officer, Star Xu, confirmed that

cryptoslate.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Fed Rate Cut Prediction Odds: Polymarket Zero 2026 Fed Cuts Priced
Crypto

Fed Rate Cut Prediction Odds: Polymarket Zero 2026 Fed Cuts Priced

Polymarket prices a 95.9% chance of zero Fed cuts in 2026, while October and December decisions remain sensitive to inflation and jobs data. The post Fed Rate Cut Prediction Odds: Polymarket Zero 2026 Fed Cuts Priced appeared first on Crypt

cryptonews.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
UK Names Six Banks to Lead First Digital Gilt Pilot
Crypto

UK Names Six Banks to Lead First Digital Gilt Pilot

The managers will underwrite and distribute DIGIT, a short-dated bond on HSBC Orion that will sit outside the UK's main debt management programme.

thedefiant.io · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Circle and SC Ventures Back OKX at $25 Billion Valuation
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Circle and SC Ventures Back OKX at $25 Billion Valuation

Ripple and hedge fund QRT also joined the financing, an extension of the March round backed by NYSE owner ICE. The amount raised was not disclosed.

thedefiant.io · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Rain Seeks US Trust Bank Charter for Stablecoin Issuance
Crypto

Rain Seeks US Trust Bank Charter for Stablecoin Issuance

The proposed subsidiary would also hold client assets and manage stablecoin reserves, but would not accept deposits or make commercial loans.

thedefiant.io · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Ether.fi Announces Dollar Stablecoin Powered by Ethena
Crypto

Ether.fi Announces Dollar Stablecoin Powered by Ethena

Ethena will manage reserves, minting, redemptions and compliance for a platform reporting more than $300 million in existing stablecoin balances.

thedefiant.io · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Bloomberg Terminal Adds 24/7 Hyperliquid Perpetuals Pricing
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Bloomberg Terminal Adds 24/7 Hyperliquid Perpetuals Pricing

The WSL HYPE worksheet pairs perpetuals with reference prices across commodities, indexes, equities, currencies and crypto.

thedefiant.io · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
New Generation of Crypto Miners Released by ASICID
Crypto

New Generation of Crypto Miners Released by ASICID

[PRESS RELEASE – Hong Kong, Hong Kong, October 6th, 2026] ASICID Inc. has released its IDMINER Series, a new lineup of cryptocurrency mining systems designed for Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Dogecoin mining. The series includes the IDMINER HomeRa

cryptopotato.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Capital starting to rotate back to crypto from AI: Raoul Pal
Crypto

Capital starting to rotate back to crypto from AI: Raoul Pal

Real Vision founder Raoul Pal says a pause in the AI stock rally could help crypto attract capital, while AI agents are likely to boost Ethereum and Solana adoption.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Paxos’ $3B USDG stablecoin launches on Arbitrum
Crypto

Paxos’ $3B USDG stablecoin launches on Arbitrum

Paxos’ USDG stablecoin is now live on Arbitrum as the network proposes 100 million ARB in incentives to support adoption and liquidity.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Arbitrum Adopts Paxos' USDG as Its Ecosystem Dollar
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Arbitrum Adopts Paxos' USDG as Its Ecosystem Dollar

The stablecoin goes live on Arbitrum One with Fluid, Morpho, GMX, Maple and Kraken behind it. A proposal published the same day asks ArbitrumDAO to add 100 million ARB to an incentive program that still has about 63.7 million ARB unspent

thedefiant.io · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Ethereum’s proposed 3x ETF could reach CME’s futures threshold with just $362 million
Crypto

Ethereum’s proposed 3x ETF could reach CME’s futures threshold with just $362 million

At ETHU's Oct. 6 disclosed futures valuation, a 3x Ethereum ETF with $362.1 million in assets would target about $1.09 billion of exposure. If held entirely in standard CME Ether futures, that would equal 8,000 contracts, CME's single-month

cryptoslate.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
XRP News: Clearpool’s XRPL Move Points to RLUSD
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XRP News: Clearpool’s XRPL Move Points to RLUSD

Clearpool’s 97% migration vote expands on XRPL, but RLUSD loans and CLEAR buybacks leave XRP demand largely unproven ahead of Q4 2026. The post XRP News: Clearpool’s XRPL Move Points to RLUSD appeared first on Cryptonews .

cryptonews.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Aave and Pendle may have found a way to keep yield capital from ever leaving DeFi
Crypto

Aave and Pendle may have found a way to keep yield capital from ever leaving DeFi

Aave and Pendle are on the brink of a groundbreaking transition in decentralized finance (DeFi) as they prepare to manage a significant rollover of fixed-yield capital. With $67.4 million at stake, the success of this collaboration could redefine how assets are managed in DeFi, especially as the demand for AUSD borrowing surges. ## BODY: The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape is continually evolving, marked by innovations that aim to enhance liquidity, yield generation, and user experience

assetmarketcap.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 5 min read
Cardano (ADA) Just Broke Higher: The Data Says It Wasn’t Just Short Covering
Crypto

Cardano (ADA) Just Broke Higher: The Data Says It Wasn’t Just Short Covering

ADA is among the top performers in the past week, surging by 10%.

cryptopotato.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Hong Kong officials double down on end-2026 deadline for crypto licensing bill
Crypto

Hong Kong officials double down on end-2026 deadline for crypto licensing bill

Hong Kong regulators plan to establish a licensing regime for four categories, including digital asset trading, custody, advisory and management services.

cointelegraph.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Circle Adds Aave to Bitcoin-Backed Borrowing in Mint
Crypto

Circle Adds Aave to Bitcoin-Backed Borrowing in Mint

The new lending option extends the Morpho-based service, while borrowers remain exposed to liquidation under third-party protocol rules.

thedefiant.io · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read
Cardano just added the kind of token controls Wall Street wants and DeFi may hate
Crypto

Cardano just added the kind of token controls Wall Street wants and DeFi may hate

Under proposed CIP-113, separating bundled assets requires holder authorization and the restricted token’s permission hook. The post Cardano just added the kind of token controls Wall Street wants and DeFi may hate appeared first on CryptoS

cryptoslate.com · Oct 06, 2026 · 1 min read