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   Deutsche Bank crypto custody service prepares Germany launch within weeks

   Deutsche Bank readies Bitcoin and Ether custody for institutional clients in Germany, with launch expected within weeks of mid-October 2026 under BaFin authorization.

   27 October

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   OCC GENIUS Act Rule Sets January 2027 Effective Date for Payment Stablecoin Issuers

   The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued its final GENIUS Act rule on October 21 2026. The rule applies to permitted payment stablecoin issuers and takes effect January 18 2027.

   27 October

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   Lido Ethereum Staking Adds Permissionless 0x02 Validator Module With 32 ETH Bond

   Lido launched the 0x02 Community Staking Module on October 23, 2026, allowing independent operators to run Ethereum validators with a 32 ETH bond requirement.

   27 October

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   Canada stablecoin rules propose direct redemptions for retail holders with 1% fee cap

   Canada’s Department of Finance released proposed stablecoin regulations on October 24, 2026, mandating direct redemptions at par value with a maximum 1% fee for all holders.

   27 October

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   FCA Crypto Guidance Proposes Enhanced Due Diligence for Unhosted Wallets

   The FCA published consultation paper CP26/38 on 23 October 2026 with draft updates to its Financial Crime Guide that address due diligence on transfers involving unhosted crypto wallets.

   27 October

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   HSBC RedCoin Stablecoin Launches on PayMe for 3.3 Million Users

   HSBC introduced its HKD stablecoin RedCoin on PayMe on 23 October 2026, giving 3.3 million users access to P2P transfers and merchant payments backed by segregated reserves.

   27 October

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   SoFi SOFIE Tokenized Deposit Launches as First National Bank Option at 4.40% APY

   SoFi Technologies introduced SOFIE on October 22, 2026, the first national bank-issued tokenized deposit available to U.S. consumers that pays 4.40% APY and carries FDIC insurance.

   26 October

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   Franklin Templeton XRP Ledger Addition Reaches $150 Million in sgBENJI Shares

   Franklin Templeton issued $150 million in new sgBENJI shares on the XRP Ledger through two cash subscriptions recorded on October 22, 2026.

   26 October

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   JPM Coin Ethereum Mainnet Launch Gives Institutions Access to Deposit Tokens

   JPMorgan placed its USD deposit token JPM Coin on Ethereum mainnet on October 19, 2026, extending permissioned access to institutional clients through the Kinexys platform.

   26 October

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    a16z Frontier Rebrand Expands Andreessen Horowitz Crypto Fund Into AI and Frontier Tech

    On October 22, 2026, Andreessen Horowitz announced the rebranding of its crypto investment arm to a16z Frontier, extending its mandate to frontier startups in AI and related fields.

    26 October

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    China Blockchain Network Target Set for 2030 Under National Informatization Plan

    China’s Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission released a 2026-2030 plan on October 23 that sets a 2030 target for the national blockchain network to be largely completed.

    26 October

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    J.P. Morgan tokenized funds Solana access opens for qualified U.S. investors

    J.P. Morgan Asset Management made its tokenized money market funds available on Solana on October 22, 2026, for qualified U.S. investors through the Morgan Money platform.

    26 October