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At least 82 crypto projects reportedly shut down in 2026 as falling revenues, depleted funding and security breaches strained businesses across DeFi, blockchain infrastructure and Web3 gaming. Research also shows investment is becoming more concentrated despite higher overall venture funding.
Stablecoin transfer volume reached $891 billion in the third quarter of 2026, while US banks and cross-border businesses expanded testing and use. The increase came despite stablecoin market capitalization remaining broadly unchanged, highlighting a widening gap between payment activity and token supply.
BlackRock has filed for a bitcoin ETF that would use options and fixed-income strategies to provide some downside protection while capping gains. The proposed PBIT fund would offer regulated bitcoin exposure without direct ownership, adding a more structured alternative to existing spot ETFs.
France’s National Assembly approved by one vote an amendment that would treat swaps from cryptocurrency into MiCA-regulated stablecoins as taxable sales from 2027. The measure still faces the rest of the budget process and Senate consideration.
Animoca Brands chairman Yat Siu says AI agents could monitor crypto markets and trade around the clock, but warns users to plan for service outages, account suspensions, privacy costs and the possibility that similar AI systems could push traders into crowded positions.
CrossBorder Capital’s Michael Howell says Bitcoin’s exceptional sensitivity to global liquidity could make it a leading asset in a debt-monetization era. He favors holding Bitcoin alongside gold, highlights $70,000 as support and discusses potential liquidity catalysts.
Tx has introduced USTX, a Brale-issued dollar stablecoin for its wallet and planned tokenized-stock marketplace. Users can mint it with USDC from eight blockchain networks, while reserves consist of cash, deposits, money market funds and short-term US Treasurys.
UK banks are under scrutiny after Stand With Crypto recorded 10,092 complaints about crypto transfer restrictions from 9,803 people. Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest received the most complaints as the UK prepares its 2027 digital-asset regulatory regime.
France’s National Assembly narrowly approved a 2027 budget amendment that would remove tax deferral for certain crypto-to-stablecoin swaps from January 2027, potentially applying the country’s 31.4% capital-gains rate.
Kazakhstan’s AIFC court has ordered access restrictions against Coinbase, BingX, Huobi Global, BitMart, WEEX and Bitcoin.com over alleged unlicensed crypto services. App-store operators Google and Apple are also covered, while nine other platforms voluntarily restricted access.
JPMorgan Asset Management forecasts 10% annualized bitcoin returns over the next decade in its base case, above projections for stocks, bonds and gold. The bank’s first bitcoin return range also includes a 9.7% annual loss scenario and a 17% gain scenario.
Mt. Gox’s creditor repayment deadline has been pushed back to Oct. 31, 2027, after the Tokyo District Court approved another extension. The trustee cited incomplete creditor procedures and payment-processing issues, while wallets linked to the collapsed exchange still held about 34,400 BTC.
Elice shares fell more than 30% in their South Korean debut despite retail demand exceeding 400 times the allocation, adding to concerns about AI infrastructure valuations. The KOSPI also dropped almost 4%, while Brent crude climbed above $111 amid Middle Eastern supply risks.
Charles Hoskinson is developing a new Cardano programming language focused on intent-based transactions and cryptographic proofs. The initiative comes before the Leios upgrade, as Cardano’s modest DeFi activity and liquidity remain far below Solana’s, increasing pressure to convert technical progress into adoption.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino rejected a Democratic-led Senate report accusing the stablecoin issuer of supporting Iran’s shadow banking network. He said Tether freezes suspicious wallets ahead of official sanctions and that Iran-linked USDT volumes have fallen 94%.
Mastercard has introduced Stablecoin Security, an API-based tool that scores stablecoin payments for fraud, scams and sanctions exposure before settlement. The service launches first in North America with Borderless.xyz and Keyrails, with global availability planned for 2027.
Mastercard has introduced Stablecoin Security, a service that combines payment records and blockchain analytics to help banks flag suspicious stablecoin transfers before settlement. The launch expands the company’s digital-asset strategy as stablecoin transaction activity accelerates despite slower supply growth.
JPMorgan has launched its JPM Coin deposit token on Ethereum for approved institutional clients, allowing dollar-backed transfers and redemptions around the clock. The move expands the bank’s blockchain strategy and intensifies competition with stablecoin issuers.
