Vanguard opens crypto-ETF access, Bank of America backs 4% crypto allocations, Sony expands into stablecoins, the UK recognizes digital assets as property, and the CFTC allows spot crypto trading on regulated markets.

JPMorgan files a Bitcoin-backed bond via IBIT, Klarna launches a stablecoin for cheaper cross-border payments, Texas invests in a Bitcoin ETF, Canada approves QCAD, and China quietly returns to global Bitcoin mining.

Deutsche Börse Group integrates SG‑FORGE’s MiCA-compliant tokens; a U.S. bill proposes paying taxes in Bitcoin and building an SBR; Aave Labs pushes into retail banking; Yellow Card bridges emerging corridors; Revolut picks Polygon for stablecoin remittances.

Kazakhstan eyes a $1B national crypto reserve. Marathon’s CEO warns PPA dependence traps you. The Czech National Bank adopts Bitcoin. Visa and Mastercard enable stablecoin payouts. JPMorgan launches deposit tokens on a public blockchain.

Japan tests Bitcoin mining to stabilize its grid. DeFi leaders coordinate Ethereum policy as institutional interest grows. UAE telecom du enters Bitcoin cloud mining. The UK advances stablecoin rules. Worldline tests stablecoin settlement with Fipto.

Japan launches the first yen-backed stablecoin, Solana debuts “dare markets” rewarding viral challenges, France eyes a national Bitcoin reserve, TIS builds a multi-token platform on Avalanche, and Citi partners with Coinbase to modernize payments.

JPMorgan expands from Bitcoin ETFs to crypto collateral, Russia legalises cross-border crypto but cracks down at home, the Fed eyes “skinny” access, and BlackRock debuts its first iShares Bitcoin ETP in the UK.

Banks explore G7 stablecoins. Erebor gets U.S. crypto approval. Eric Trump tokenizes real estate. Bitcoin hits Compass Coffee. Citi preps 2026 crypto custody. Plus, Oct 10 market crash post-mortem.

Wall Street’s IBIT overtakes Deribit as Bitcoin’s derivatives reshape. Luxembourg’s fund adds 1% BTC, Morgan Stanley embraces crypto, NYSE bets $2B on Polymarket — Institutions double down as digital assets surge toward 2028.