# Chain Minute > Crypto markets, macroeconomics and regulation. Canonical: https://chainminute.com/ ## Latest news - [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) - [Judge rejects joint Gemini and CFTC bid to undo consent order](https://chainminute.com/news/c36204cf-6022-418b-9e09-cc9134fb8455) — 2026-10-16T14:06:09.107Z An October 15 ruling keeps the January 2025 order in place while preserving the CFTC’s enforcement discretion. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/c36204cf-6022-418b-9e09-cc9134fb8455/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) - [South Korea announces website blocks for 27 unregistered crypto operators](https://chainminute.com/news/fa88e754-d0fd-4b00-b2f9-8c20a9ebbb69) — 2026-10-13T12:45:20.522Z An October 13 FIU notice announces website restrictions approved on October 6–7. The list includes KuCoin, MEXC and BitMart, extending earlier mobile-app access controls. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/fa88e754-d0fd-4b00-b2f9-8c20a9ebbb69/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) - [Kraken targets UAE launch after Payward secures full Dubai approval](https://chainminute.com/news/d108c0b8-d551-4b94-be64-0a4ddf8f0d87) — 2026-10-12T18:38:54.282Z Payward announced an upcoming UAE rollout on October 12. VARA’s register dates the active licence to October 6; derivatives remain subject to further approval. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/d108c0b8-d551-4b94-be64-0a4ddf8f0d87/index.md) - [Australia’s ASIC proposes adding crypto-settled contracts to CFD rules](https://chainminute.com/news/9f3d45b5-e189-4e41-9605-021db727f620) — 2026-10-12T12:47:25.034Z An October 12 consultation would extend the CFD definition to certain digital-asset settlements, including contracts tracking non-crypto references. Feedback closes November 9. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/9f3d45b5-e189-4e41-9605-021db727f620/index.md) - [CFTC pairs event-contract proposal with casino-gambling swap exclusion](https://chainminute.com/news/74783c35-4245-4dab-82c3-62ffa0ffee1c) — 2026-10-10T18:41:52.472Z The October 9 measures distinguish an event-contract proposal from an interim final gambling exclusion, with comment periods tied to Federal Register publication. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/74783c35-4245-4dab-82c3-62ffa0ffee1c/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) - [Thailand sets October 16 start for Bitcoin and Ether ETF framework](https://chainminute.com/news/945e63a1-8d86-4850-aba2-8109d72e4a59) — 2026-10-10T10:55:33.031Z Thailand has issued a domestic crypto ETF framework effective October 16, initially covering Bitcoin and Ether. Funds must use SEC-regulated custody and trade on the SET. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/945e63a1-8d86-4850-aba2-8109d72e4a59/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) - [IMF clears $138 million for El Salvador as Bitcoin conditions remain](https://chainminute.com/news/2c772e14-d208-44b1-9060-7cbd89d733f8) — 2026-10-04T13:06:10.931Z The October 1 Board decision completes two financing reviews, while documented donations remain the stated exception to further Bitcoin accumulation. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/2c772e14-d208-44b1-9060-7cbd89d733f8/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) - [SEC proposes conditional crypto custody options for advisers and funds](https://chainminute.com/news/3710ab94-cdb7-4dd7-959c-758aceae55e4) — 2026-10-02T13:12:14.884Z The October1 proposal would expand custody choices, with conditions and a public comment process before final rules. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/3710ab94-cdb7-4dd7-959c-758aceae55e4/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) - [Canary updates proposed staked INJ ETF with liquidity and validator risk details](https://chainminute.com/news/ad29b906-20ce-4bfe-9aab-6eafcc60e737) — 2026-09-28T12:24:14.574Z The amended SEC filing describes a plan to stake at least 90% of the trust assets under normal conditions while documenting unbonding, custody and governance risks. [Read as Markdown](https://chainminute.com/news/ad29b906-20ce-4bfe-9aab-6eafcc60e737/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. 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