# Chain Minute > Crypto markets, macroeconomics and regulation. Canonical: https://chainminute.com/ ## market news - [Standard Chartered signs definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody](https://chainminute.com/news/6768ea4b-9deb-4e20-bfff-cd0cea341c0c) — 2026-10-21T18:45:51.545Z The conditional acquisition covers the custody parent, while software assets would move to a separate SC Ventures entity. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/6768ea4b-9deb-4e20-bfff-cd0cea341c0c/index.md) - [Bitget identifies its role in planned purchase of GMO’s Thai exchange](https://chainminute.com/news/3e5c6f07-8f39-4630-8f12-aac587d6d580) — 2026-10-20T12:43:11.799Z Bitget’s October 20 announcement identifies its participation through BTGT Management. GMO’s proposed sale remains subject to approvals and conditions. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/3e5c6f07-8f39-4630-8f12-aac587d6d580/index.md) - [First Sparkassen begin DekaBank crypto rollout through banking app](https://chainminute.com/news/1f28ceb8-c3fc-4e9f-86cd-c120684ad177) — 2026-10-20T11:56:19.354Z The October 19 start covers participating savings banks; DekaBank supplies the separate crypto account and custody as institutions join individually. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/1f28ceb8-c3fc-4e9f-86cd-c120684ad177/index.md) - [BlackRock files for PBIT bitcoin ETF using options](https://chainminute.com/news/a8a1a3db-c362-4300-bbbc-546a6420d9b1) — 2026-10-20T00:43:52.567Z An iShares filing proposes overlapping options and fixed-income holdings; its management fee and listing exchange remain unfinished. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/a8a1a3db-c362-4300-bbbc-546a6420d9b1/index.md) - [JPMorgan announces Ethereum expansion for JPM Coin deposit token](https://chainminute.com/news/908ac219-bb19-43cd-bb89-f35fcdffd709) — 2026-10-19T14:04:07.074Z The bank’s deposit token is set to extend beyond Base, while public materials leave Ethereum client rollout timing unclear. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/908ac219-bb19-43cd-bb89-f35fcdffd709/index.md) - [MSCI adopts operating-company screen for November index review](https://chainminute.com/news/7df530b8-e5f4-4360-8c65-d9fc34cf723c) — 2026-10-16T00:40:05.154Z MSCI’s October 15 decision takes effect November 30. The final affected-company list is due November 11. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/7df530b8-e5f4-4360-8c65-d9fc34cf723c/index.md) - [Standard Chartered launches BTC and ETH trading for UAE professional investors](https://chainminute.com/news/2364a0c7-6ccd-48cd-871f-c605915fd830) — 2026-10-14T18:41:44.896Z The new wealth-client service starts with eligible UAE Professional Investors. Its closed-loop model does not support crypto transfers to or from external wallets. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/2364a0c7-6ccd-48cd-871f-c605915fd830/index.md) - [Guide: Keep individual ETF data separate from country-wide flow totals](https://chainminute.com/news/cc4b1af3-d50d-4a90-a293-ff3d20cfc2ef) — 2026-10-13T21:04:57.762Z A SoSoValue example separates one fund ticker from an asset-and-country aggregate, with matching dates and no invented market figures. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/cc4b1af3-d50d-4a90-a293-ff3d20cfc2ef/index.md) - [Anodos schedules XRPL service shutdown as it focuses on Solana app](https://chainminute.com/news/afd7ca2e-fdf4-4624-8f8e-a9ee7da4051a) — 2026-10-13T00:42:37.807Z Anodos says its DEX, embedded wallet and validator will be disabled after October 31. The October 12 announcement sets a new development focus; it does not establish a completed migration. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/afd7ca2e-fdf4-4624-8f8e-a9ee7da4051a/index.md) - [Evernorth closes Armada merger ahead of October 12 Nasdaq transition](https://chainminute.com/news/75ff781c-089e-4831-b157-2f834680a699) — 2026-10-10T12:40:05.172Z Evernorth completed its Armada combination on October 9. Nasdaq has set October 12 for the XRPN share and XRPNW warrant symbols to transfer to the combined company. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/75ff781c-089e-4831-b157-2f834680a699/index.md) - [Orca and Loopscale announce merger under Formation](https://chainminute.com/news/006ff52d-d7d0-43ec-a93e-ab1c7ea40c01) — 2026-10-09T00:36:36.564Z The Solana trading and lending teams announce a combined business while existing apps retain their identities and a separate governance vote remains pending. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/006ff52d-d7d0-43ec-a93e-ab1c7ea40c01/index.md) - [Paxos adds XRP trading and custody support for brokerage partners](https://chainminute.com/news/e25e14eb-108b-4c06-8da1-6372d2d386c1) — 2026-10-08T00:41:23.894Z Current documentation lists native XRP Ledger support, while availability at individual partner applications remains unconfirmed. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/e25e14eb-108b-4c06-8da1-6372d2d386c1/index.md) - [Anchorage buys Routable, with integrated settlement offerings still ahead](https://chainminute.com/news/bcd5e047-664d-4b50-9bec-b7d62b61f803) — 2026-10-06T22:49:30.755Z The completed acquisition adds corporate payout infrastructure; the companies say combined offerings will roll out over the coming quarters. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/bcd5e047-664d-4b50-9bec-b7d62b61f803/index.md) - [CFTC opens consultation on federal framework for retail crypto trading](https://chainminute.com/news/d5656b4b-bfe6-4828-bfe2-6629217f7f8a) — 2026-10-06T00:33:30.459Z The October 5 advance notice seeks comments on crypto transaction rules and a tailored market registration category; it is not a final authorization. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/d5656b4b-bfe6-4828-bfe2-6629217f7f8a/index.md) - [IEX sets crypto trust options criteria ahead of its symbol rollout](https://chainminute.com/news/dc9faf0c-8d7d-429d-a155-542633fa2887) — 2026-10-04T00:36:49.774Z An October 2 SEC notice covers crypto-backed trust options and IBIT contract limits, while individual contract availability remains a separate check. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/dc9faf0c-8d7d-429d-a155-542633fa2887/index.md) - [Bloomberg adds hourly stablecoin analytics to its Terminal](https://chainminute.com/news/c4043081-9525-40ad-b6a9-d9d4e6b26233) — 2026-10-01T01:15:36.935Z The Allium-powered RWAS dashboard tracks supply and network activity, with hourly observations and daily historical updates. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/c4043081-9525-40ad-b6a9-d9d4e6b26233/index.md) - [Bitwise launches spot NEAR fund NRR on NYSE Arca with staking](https://chainminute.com/news/1515cb0a-12b0-4618-8a53-1bcf67206896) — 2026-09-29T18:36:05.720Z The U.S. exchange-traded product holds NEAR directly, charges a 0.75% management fee and is designed to add staking rewards to its net asset value. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/1515cb0a-12b0-4618-8a53-1bcf67206896/index.md) - [US spot bitcoin ETFs extend six-day inflow streak beyond $2.8 billion](https://chainminute.com/news/c04946de-dc22-4a6f-abd9-51b3946389a9) — 2026-09-25T14:51:27.605Z The funds recorded about $191 million of net inflows on Thursday, taking their six-session run above $2.8 billion even as the daily pace slowed. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/c04946de-dc22-4a6f-abd9-51b3946389a9/index.md) - [BitMEX ends trading after 11 years and keeps withdrawals open](https://chainminute.com/news/a617add8-83c1-4362-bc35-3a043bb09838) — 2026-09-24T15:53:54.592Z The derivatives exchange has stopped trading, deposits and new positions. Customers can still access accounts and withdraw balances during the wind-down. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/a617add8-83c1-4362-bc35-3a043bb09838/index.md) - [ZetaChain holders back a Solana migration as the project winds down its L1](https://chainminute.com/news/9e91e7b6-c658-4a5a-bbe0-c937b013d180) — 2026-09-21T02:48:29.084Z ZetaChain voters approved a proposal to retire the project's Layer 1 and move ZETA to Solana, while a second vote is still required for the migration details. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/9e91e7b6-c658-4a5a-bbe0-c937b013d180/index.md) - [Arc's zero PREVRANDAO makes randomness a separate infrastructure choice](https://chainminute.com/news/da9906e7-88d4-4e38-af75-4e963e19b359) — 2026-09-17T19:04:36.306Z Arc applications can use familiar Ethereum development tools, but game developers face a compatibility difference: \`block.prevrandao\` always returns zero. Circle's September 10 compatibility guide explicitly warns developers against relying on it for randomness. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/da9906e7-88d4-4e38-af75-4e963e19b359/index.md) - [Zcash outpaces Bitcoin with a reported 23% rally as Paradigm discloses holdings](https://chainminute.com/news/c95880fd-a82a-4f24-8b21-fd0ed6d8e3dc) — 2026-09-17T16:32:20.846Z ZEC led major tokens in September 17 morning trading; the move coincided with renewed attention to privacy. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/c95880fd-a82a-4f24-8b21-fd0ed6d8e3dc/index.md) - [Kraken parent plans US perpetual futures on Hyperliquid, pending approval](https://chainminute.com/news/3b780d43-ceac-4f4b-883c-cd6151f7ae51) — 2026-09-17T12:25:53.655Z Payward outlines a permissioned market with Bitnomial clearing and NinjaTrader customer accounts. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/3b780d43-ceac-4f4b-883c-cd6151f7ae51/index.md) - [Fed raises rates to 3.75%-4%; Bitcoin briefly rebounds after the decision](https://chainminute.com/news/deed7e1d-b2e1-472f-ad71-4a27ba85e262) — 2026-09-17T02:38:11.560Z The September rate increase was unanimous. Decrypt reported a brief Bitcoin rebound around an announcement traders had largely expected. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/deed7e1d-b2e1-472f-ad71-4a27ba85e262/index.md) [More articles](https://chainminute.com/?category=market&cursor=WyIyMDI2LTA5LTE3VDAyOjM4OjExLjU2MFoiLDM0XQ) ## Follow and explore - [Topic archives](https://chainminute.com/topics) - [RSS feed](https://chainminute.com/rss.xml) - [Reading guide](https://chainminute.com/llms.txt)