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Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden announced that the central bank’s long-awaited stablecoin regulatory framework will launch on November 10, aiming to keep pace with the U.S. in digital asset oversight. Breeden dismissed concerns that the UK is falling behind, emphasizing that the new system will be “up and running just as quickly as the U.S.”
The new rules will initially target “systemic” stablecoins — those expected to see widespread use for payments — while other tokens will remain under the Financial Conduct Authority’s lighter regulatory regime. Proposed limits include temporary transaction caps of £20,000 ($26,000) for individuals and £10 million for businesses, reflecting the UK’s efforts to safeguard its bank-based mortgage market from rapid deposit outflows.
This move signals Britain’s intent to stay competitive in the global crypto space. The UK government recently appointed a “digital markets champion” to promote blockchain adoption, and the Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four-year ban on retail crypto exchange-traded notes.
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Markets turned sharply risk-off as crypto sectors sold off across the board, while traditional assets held relatively firm. BTC (-4.5%) led the broader pullback, with the Nasdaq 100 (-2.1%) and S&P 500 (-1.1%) also slipping modestly. Gold (-1.5%) also retraced, losing the bid from a mild safe-haven bid amid rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar.
Crypto sector performance was deeply bifurcated. Miners (+2.5%) and L2s (+2.0%) were the only bright spots, supported by renewed optimism around scaling and upcoming fee structure upgrades. In stark contrast, AI (-13.4%) and DePIN (-13.6%)…
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Excitement surged at Ripple’s Swell conference in New York as Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, announced plans to launch the first-ever XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) next week. If approved, XRP will join Bitcoin and Ethereum as one of the few cryptocurrencies with a U.S. spot ETF — a historic moment for Ripple and the broader crypto industry.
McClurg highlighted that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is now competing directly with Wall Street’s financial infrastructure. He described it as modern “financial rails” capable of transforming cross-border payments and slashing global remittance fees from as high as 15% to near zero. The move underscores Ripple’s mission to make payments faster and more affordable worldwide.
Canary Capital’s fast-track filing under new SEC rules could see the ETF go live by November 13, even amid potential government delays. With analysts predicting up to $10 billion in inflows, experts say XRP’s entry into the ETF market could redefine crypto investing in 2025.
Japanese tech giant Metaplanet has withdrawn $100 million from its new $500 million credit line to buy more Bitcoin, reinforcing its reputation as “Asia’s MicroStrategy.” While most corporations are cutting exposure as Bitcoin dips below $100,000, Metaplanet is betting big on a crypto rebound.
The company confirmed the loan is fully backed by existing Bitcoin reserves and will be used to expand its long-term accumulation strategy. It also plans to grow its Bitcoin Income Generation initiative, which includes selling cash-secured put options and launching a $500 million share repurchase program to boost shareholder value.
Part of its ambitious “555 Million Plan,” Metaplanet aims to hold 210,000 BTC by 2027 — nearly 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply. Having already surpassed its 2025 target with 30,823 BTC, the firm now ranks as the fourth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, solidifying its position as Asia’s strongest Bitcoin backer amid a cautious market.
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“The great enemy of communication, we find, is the illusion of it.”
— William Whyte
A recent study of web-based surveys reports that AI bots have a preference for “risky sexual behavior.”
That, at least, is what the bots say in those surveys, but surveys are self-reporting and therefore not conclusive. Who knows what they really get up to behind closed doors?
Either way, it’s a problem, because survey-answering bots are making it increasingly difficult to find out what people are getting up to.
Researchers in fields like economics, public health, consumer habits and…
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Switzerland-based Bitcoin treasury firm Future has successfully raised $35 million to expand its institutional Bitcoin operations. The funding round was led by Fulgur Ventures, Nakamoto, and TOBAM, signaling strong investor confidence in the company’s vision to strengthen Bitcoin’s role in corporate finance.
Founded by Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and inventor of Hashcash, Future aims to act as a key bridge between Bitcoin and traditional financial markets. Back’s leadership and long-standing Bitcoin advocacy are expected to enhance Future’s credibility and accelerate institutional adoption.
The latest investment reflects Europe’s growing momentum toward integrating Bitcoin into corporate treasury strategies. With more firms exploring digital assets as financial reserves, Future’s expansion marks a significant step in aligning Bitcoin with global capital markets and advancing its role as a mainstream
The international Bitcoin ecosystem just got another major player.
FUTURE (Future Holdings AG), a self-described “Bitcoin Treasury Company,” has raised CHF 28 million in a new funding round backed by some of Bitcoin’s best-known institutional investors. CHF 28 million is over $34 million.
The Zurich-based firm says it wants to become Europe’s leading Bitcoin treasury platform — a kind of institutional bridge connecting Bitcoin with global capital markets.
The round was anchored by Fulgur Ventures, Nakamoto, and TOBAM, three firms deeply tied to both traditional finance and Bitcoin investing.
Led by a heavyweight team from the worlds of venture capital, fintech,…
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