Laser Digital, a unit of Nomura, plans to seek a cryptocurrency license in Japan. coindesk.com

In September, total cryptocurrency transactions surpassed 642 million, according to CryptoQuant. Tron led the activity with 279 million transactions, representing 40% of the total. Polygon and Arbitrum followed with 112 million and 87 million transactions respectively.

In September, more than 642 million cryptocurrency transactions were recorded globally. Tron led the market, handling 279 million transactions, representing 40% of the total. Polygon processed 112 million transactions, while Arbitrum recorded 87 million.

Deutsche Bank completes first euro-denominated cross-border payment via Partior blockchain platform in partnership with DBS.

Walmart-owned fintech firm OnePay to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading and Storage via Partnership with Zerohash

OnePay, a fintech subsidiary of Walmart, is set to launch cryptocurrency trading and storage capabilities within its mobile app through a partnership with Zerohash. The integration aims to expand Walmart’s digital financial services offerings.

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A cryptocurrency whale, previously profiting $81 million from Ethereum trades, sold 22,500 ETH today, according to blockchain data. In late September, the investor acquired 60,333 ETH at an average price of $4,256. Over the past two days, the whale has offloaded a total of 43,330 ETH at an average price of $4,388.

A prominent Ethereum whale, who previously earned $81 million from ETH trading, sold 22,500 ETH earlier today. In late September, the entity acquired 60,333 ETH at an average price of $4,256. Over the past two days, the whale divested a total of 43,330 ETH at an average price of $4,388.

🇺🇸👀 #ETF Crypto in America: The U.S. government shutdown has delayed the SEC's standard review process for cryptocurrency ETF approvals. While the SEC can respond to urgent matters, approvals for IPOs and ETF applications, including those for LTC, SOL, XRP, and others, are likely deferred until the government resumes operations.

Samsung plans to partner with Coinbase to offer cryptocurrency services to over 75 million Galaxy users via Samsung Pay.

Standard Chartered analysts project Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $135,000 in the near term if regulatory measures are delayed, with expectations of hitting $200,000 by year's end.

Analysts at Standard Chartered project Bitcoin (BTC) could breach $135,000 soon if government interventions are delayed, with expectations to reach $200,000 by year's end.

USA September: S&P Composite PMI at 53.9, down from 54.6; S&P Services PMI at 54.2, down from 54.5; ISM Services PMI at 50, down from 52.

Morpho has been listed on Binance.

Goldman Sachs reports increased institutional participation in Ethereum.

Coinglass reports over $130 million in liquidations in the past hour.

Shiba Inu’s Shibarium is preparing to relaunch its bridge, according to a recent blog post. Most of the stolen assets remain with the attackers, but a plan to return funds to affected users is currently in development.

Rex/Osprey has filed 21 new applications for cryptocurrency ETFs.

Rex/Osprey has filed 21 new applications for cryptocurrency ETFs.

Open interest in SOL on the CME reached a record $2.16 billion, while assets under management by the SOLANA ETF surpassed $500 million ahead of the SEC's decision on the application set for October 10.

AIC today surged 40% after AI Companions burnt tokens worth over $1 million.

AIC Today shares surged 40% after AI companions burned tokens valued at over $1 million.