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Webull to Launch Crypto-Linked Perpetual Futures in November

As bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies see major legal, institutional, and technological developments, the financial landscape continues to adapt. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with the "Crypto Currents" weekly from The Fly. Also, join us for your essential daily recap, every day at 2 PM ET on FlyCast radio.WEBULL TO DEBUT CRYPTO-LINKED PERPETUAL FUTURES:Webullannounced Tuesday it will offerstarting in November, expanding its derivatives offering through access to a growing asset class through a regulated platform. Webull's perpetual futures will be listed on KalshiEX, a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market, and cleared through Kalshi Klear, a CFTC-regulated Derivatives Clearing Organization. Webull will begin rolling out perpetual futures in November, with broader availability anticipated before year-end. The initial offering will include bitcoin and other crypto assets, with additional products to follow, subject to applicable regulatory review and exchange listing requirements."Perpetual futures have become a significant part of global derivatives markets, with annual volume reaching more than $90T in 2025," said Anthony Denier, Group President and U.S. CEO. "As this market continues to grow, we believe U.S. investors should have access to perpetual futures through a regulated platform they already know and trust, bringing a product with significant global adoption into the U.S. regulated futures market."SOFI LAUNCHES SOFI EARN TOKENIZED DEPOSIT:SoFi Technologiesannounced Thursday thefor consumers. SoFi members can now earn interest on digital dollars while keeping them ready to use, representing the company's fifth new crypto offering in less than a year. Each SOFIE represents $1 held on deposit at SoFi Bank, earning 4.40% APY with funds FDIC-insured up to applicable FDIC limits. When members are ready to put those funds to work, they can convert SOFIE 1:1 to SoFiUSD, then use the SoFiUSD to buy crypto directly in the SoFi app or move money over blockchain rails 24/7."Too much money in the digital asset ecosystem is sitting idle, leaving massive potential earnings on the table for millions of people," said Anthony Noto, CEO. "We believe your money should keep working for you until the moment you need it. SoFi Earn combines the earning power and protections of a bank deposit with the speed and utility of digital assets, giving people more value, flexibility and control over their money."Truist lowered the firm's price target on SoFi to $16 from $19 and kept a Hold rating on the shares as part of a broader research note updating the firm's models while previewing Q3 earnings among Payments and Fintech names. For the group as a whole, the setup is complicated, as the U.S. macro backdrop remains constructive, though the firm is wary of a slowdown in European consumer spending and the adverse impact of higher rates, the analyst said.COINBASE, THUNES PARTNER FOR STABLECOIN INFRASTRUCTURE:Coinbaseannounced Monday that the company isto connect its stablecoin infrastructure with Thunes' global fiat payout network. Coinbase will power Thunes' stablecoin infrastructure, while Thunes will expand Coinbase's payout reach to local bank accounts and mobile wallets. Together, the companies will support cross-border payments across enterprise supplier payments, gig worker payouts, and international remittances. The company said, "By bringing together Coinbase's stablecoin solutions and Thunes' global payout network, we're connecting digital asset infrastructure with the local financial systems people and businesses use every day. The goal is straightforward: connect stablecoin money movement with the payout options recipients already use."The company also announced Thursday that Coinbase Ireland Limited has cooperated with the Central Bank of Ireland to reach a settlement over its historic safeguarding practices, including the outsourcing of certain safeguarding operations. Under the settlement, CBIE will pay a EUR 3.25M fine.SOLUNA, APPLIED DIGITAL TO DEVELOP AI DATA CENTER:Soluna Holdingsannounced Wednesday that it has entered into awith Applied Digital Corporationto develop a planned 50 MW critical IT data center for AI and HPC at Project Dorothy 3, Soluna's development site near Silverton Texas and the Briscoe Wind Farm. Under the agreement, Soluna is expected to contribute a portion of the Dorothy 3 site, including land and power-related project assets, to the project company, and Applied is expected to provide capital to support the development of the project. Following the closing of the transactions, Applied is expected to hold a 51% interest in the project company, and Soluna is expected to hold the remaining 49% interest. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, including the approval of a tax abatement for the project in Briscoe County, Texas, receipt of title policies, obtaining certain corporate approvals, successful negotiation and execution of the operating agreement for the project company, definitive leases, power agreements and other definitive agreements, and other customary conditions. The transactions are expected to close by the end of the calendar year."We have said for a long time that the constraint in AI is energy access, not chips," said John Belizaire, CEO. "We built Soluna to bring load to the generation, so the power would be ready when the demand arrived. Partnering with Applied at Dorothy 3 puts that strategy to work: our site and wind power, combined with a proven builder and operator of AI data centers. We look forward to completing the remaining steps, including the tax abatement process in Briscoe County, and to bringing this project forward with the local community."Rosenblatt lowered the firm's price target on Soluna to $2 from $4 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Soluna's new joint venture with Applied Digital is "an important first step" in the transition from Bitcoin hosting to HPC leasing, said the analyst, who lowered estimates with the reduced economics, but believes this deal is "a key positive" for Soluna shares.KALSHI, BITGO LAUNCH HODL MARGINING:BitGo Holdingsand Kalshi Prime announced Thursday thethat enables eligible customers to fund fiat margin obligations with crypto holdings, without first selling any crypto assets. BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association, an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank and subsidiary of BitGo, is the first custodian to join the new network. The HODL Margining network enables eligible customers of Kalshi Prime, the CFTC-registered futures commission merchant, to borrow against digital assets held in qualified custody at BitGo Bank & Trust, or any other custodian participating in the network, to fund margin for perpetual futures and other eligible margin products traded on KalshiEX."We're building a next generation FCM at Kalshi Prime. That means listening to our customers and providing what they need, adapting our model to how they actually hold and manage assets," said Jeff Bandman, CEO of Kalshi Prime. "We've always been crypto friendly, and HODL Margining is a great example of being customer focused: digitally native customers can fund their margin without having to sell their existing holdings. We see this as an exciting practical step in marrying the regulated CFTC framework with on-chain innovation."BitGo Holdings also announced Wednesday the launch of BitGo Labs, a research and innovation unit with a single charge to explore and build the next breakout application for digital assets. The company said, "BitGo Labs' earliest focus is at the intersection of AI and crypto. AI is advancing from chatbots to autonomous agents that research, negotiate, hire, and buy on the open internet. We believe the AI economy needs crypto financial infrastructure to process micropayments, instantly settle, and safely secure trillions of dollars in assets. Traditional financial technology cannot support this next leg of innovation, but BitGo can. At every step toward artificial general intelligence, new ways will open for people to contribute and earn. BitGo Labs believes some of crypto's most important use cases will be found here - and that they are still waiting to be built."OTHER CRYPTO NEWS:Circle Internet, Proof announceBitdeerreportsAI cloud pipeline of 333.5 MWStrategypurchasesreports USD reserve of $4.83B as of October 18, price target raised to $211 from $201 at Clear StreetBitmine ImmersionreportsDeFi DevelopmentaddsStrivepurchasesas of October 16Hyperscale Datareportsreaffirms FY27 revenue guidance of $300M-$350MGalaxy Digitalprice target loweredat Piper Sandler, to $36 from $46 at MaximPiper Sandler lowers Hut 8price targetRiot PlatformstoMara HoldingstoCleanSparkinitiatedSuper Leaguestockholders approve Metaplanet2,100BNB StandardappointsIRENestablishesOlenoxreportsunveils three-phase plan to power, expand BTC mining fleetSolana Companyselected asFoldlaunchesCRYPTO STOCK PLAYS:Publicly traded companies in the space include Bit Digital, Coinbase, Core Scientific, Mara Holdings, Strategy, Riot Platforms and TeraWulf.PRICE ACTION:As of time of writing, bitcoin was roughly flat this week at $81,800 in U.S. dollars, according to CoinDesk.

Mastercard and BVNK Launch Global Money Platform

As bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies see major legal, institutional, and technological developments, the financial landscape continues to adapt. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with the "Crypto Currents" weekly from The Fly. Also, join us for your essential daily recap, every day at 2 PM ET on FlyCast radio.MASTERCARD, BVNK LAUNCH MASTERCARD GLOBAL MONEY PLATFORM:Mastercardand BVNK announced Thursdaybringing together Mastercard's global payments capabilities with BVNK's stablecoin infrastructure through a single API. The launch marks the first major integration of Mastercard and BVNK capabilities since the acquisition of BVNK in August. Global Money Platform provides a full-stack, modular infrastructure layer for modern finance. Banks, fintechs and enterprises can now embed multi-currency accounts, including fiat and stablecoins, real-time conversion, stablecoin-linked cards and local bank payouts through Mastercard Move into their own products and under their own brand. They can also use the platform to manage their own treasury, payments and settlement activity directly.Raj Dhamodharan, EVP, Blockchain and Digital Assets at Mastercard, said, "We believe the future of commerce will be built on interoperability across multiple forms of money. Global Money Platform brings together Mastercard's trusted payment infrastructure and reach with BVNK's stablecoin capabilities, giving businesses a single foundation to move value across traditional and digital ecosystems. This is an important step in bringing our multi-money strategy to life and enabling the next generation of programmable and agentic commerce."VISA DIRECT LAUNCHES STABLECOIN-POWERED MONEY MOVEMENT:Visaannounced Thursdayas Visa Direct stablecoin capabilities advance from pilot stage to commercial deployment. In the initial rollout, Inyo Global, a Visa Direct processor, is the first enabler of this new offering, powering it for eligible Visa Direct clients and partners. Over the past year, Visa Direct has worked with clients and partners to explore how stablecoins can help improve the way businesses fund and move money across borders. As interest in faster, more flexible just-in-time funding solutions continues to grow, Visa is now seeing those efforts move beyond experimentation and into day-to-day business operations. As part of this next phase, Visa is working with Inyo Global to bring Visa Direct's stablecoin-enabled prefunding to market. Inyo has integrated the capability into its platform, giving the businesses it serves the option to prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct with USDC in near real time, rather than relying solely on traditional funding windows. Through a single connection, Inyo's platform lets businesses onboard users, manage fraud and compliance, accept payments and send domestic and international payouts across more than 180 countries, powered by Visa Direct."The next chapter for stablecoins is adoption," said Vira Platonova, Global Head of Visa Direct. "Over the last several years, we've worked with several partners and clients to explore how these technologies can improve money movement. We're now seeing those efforts translate into live implementations, helping businesses access more flexible and efficient ways to fund and move money globally through Visa Direct, starting with Inyo Global as our first enabler."CIRCLE TO REPORTEDLY ENTER 40 NEW MARKETS:Circleis enteringas blockchain adoption is set to scale significantly, Selena Li of Reuters reported Friday, citing comments made by CEO Jeremy Allaire. "We're kind of going through an inflection point...a transition right now, and that transition is essentially moving from the early adopter phase of blockchain technology into the mainstream scaling phase," Allaire told Reuters. Regions such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East have markers of rising organic demand for stablecoins and digital utility, Allaire added.TD Cowen noted that MasterCard's launch of the BVNK-integrated Global Money Platform and Visa Direct's move from pilot to commercial deployment reinforces the firm's view that stablecoin adoption is occurring as a complement to existing network infrastructure. Notably, Circle Internet's USD Coin was the only stablecoin referenced in Visa's commercial deployment announcement, and the firm would expect it to broaden, though it reinforces the view that institutional adoption will concentrate around the most established, regulated, and liquid stablecoins, the analyst said. The firm added that MasterCard and Visa announcements have positive read-through for Circle and USDC utility, though infrastructure remains multi-asset.MARQETA, COINBASE COLLABORATE FOR STABLECOIN-BACKED CARDS:Marqetaannounced Friday a collaboration with Coinbaseto bringLeveraging Coinbase's crypto infrastructure, Marqeta will enable businesses to offer a payment card solution that allows users to tap into the benefits of stablecoins by turning their stablecoin balances into everyday card spend. The collaboration will expand Marqeta's relationship with Coinbase, for whom Marqeta already issues crypto-backed cards. The expanded relationship will bring together capabilities suited to the stablecoin-backed card needs of Marqeta's enterprise customers. Coinbase will handle custody of stablecoin balances and manage the conversion between digital assets and fiat, while Base, Coinbase's blockchain, will provide the on-chain infrastructure for fast, secure, low-cost settlement. Marqeta will provide the card issuance and payment processing, and manage the bank and network relationships. Through the collaboration, businesses will be able to issue stablecoin-backed cards and fund their programs 24/7, while cardholders will be able to spend from a stablecoin balance at millions of merchants that accept cards globally."Coinbase is enabling businesses to move money with the speed and efficiency they require," said Alec Lovett, Head of Infrastructure Products, Coinbase. "Our collaboration with Marqeta will combine our stablecoin payment rails with their powerful issuing and processing capabilities to deliver real-time global transactions that meet the needs of modern consumers and businesses."Citi raised the firm's price target on Coinbase to $230 from $210 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. The firm adjusted ratings and targets in the digital asset group as part of a Q3 earnings preview. The sector is entering earnings season with a "considerably stronger backdrop" relative to a few months ago, the analyst said. Citi favors companies positioned around tokenization and market infrastructure, with a preference for "AI-enabled infrastructure stories."BITDEER AI EXPANDS MALAYSIA CAMPUS:Bitdeer AI, part of Bitdeer Technologies Group, announced Monday that it has entered intofor A103, a 60MW AI Cloud data center facility on the same Cyberjaya, Malaysia campus as its A101 and A102 facilities. A103 is designed for liquid-cooled, rack-scale NVIDIA systems, including the next-generation NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform, with energization expected in 1Q28. A103 is located on the existing Cyberjaya campus allowing Bitdeer AI to leverage established power, liquid cooling and networking to shorten the path to energization. Together with the A101 and A102 facilities, the Cyberjaya campus will represent approximately 71.5MW of AI Cloud data center capacity. With the addition of the A103 facility, Bitdeer AI's secured AI Cloud data center capacity totals approximately 333.5MW across facilities in Malaysia, Norway and the United States, representing approximately 95% of its target of up to 350MW to be delivered by 1Q28."We have secured approximately 95% of our up-to-350MW target with the addition of the A103 facility," said Michael Potter, CFO. "Adding 60MW alongside the A101 and A102 facilities means we benefit from the power, the cooling and the network infrastructure already in place, improving our time-to-market. A103 is also built for the Vera Rubin generation, which is the capacity customers are asking us about for 2028."OTHER CRYPTO NEWS:Strategyacquiresreports USD reserve of $4.88B as of October 11, price target raised to $208 from $186 at Cantor FitzgeraldSecuritizeprice targetat StoneX, downgraded to Neutral from Buy at CitiBitmine ImmersionreportsDeFi DevelopmentaddsStrivepurchases 3,311 bitcoin, reportsprice target raised to $37 from $21 at MaximTeraWulfinitiated with a Buy at TD Cowen,at Cantor Fitzgerald, Morgan Stanley says pullback 'at odds with underlying contract value'Hyperscale Datareportscompletes tokenization of 5,000 troy ounces of physical silverGeminiupgradedat CitiFigure Technologyinitiatedat Freedom CapitalGalaxy Digitalupgradedat CitiCoinShareslaunchesthrough Safe partnershipAmerican Bitcoinassumed with a Buy at H.C. Wainwright, price targetat MaximDigital Currency XtoCanaanminesBitFuFuproduceslaunches Hashrate Token with FinloopBakktselectsInteractive Brokersexpands digital asset offering withPerpetuals.comannounces plans to offeron its platformCantor Fitzgerald lowers Hut 8price targetCore Scientificto, Cipher MiningtoCleanSparktoKeel Infrastructuretoand Riot PlatformstoCRYPTO STOCK PLAYS:Publicly traded companies in the space include Bit Digital, Coinbase, Core Scientific, Mara Holdings, Strategy, Riot Platforms and TeraWulf.PRICE ACTION:As of time of writing, bitcoin dropped roughly 1% this week to $81,807 in U.S. dollars, according to CoinDesk.

Binance Invests $100M in Circle to Boost USDC Development

As bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies see major legal, institutional, and technological developments, the financial landscape continues to adapt. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with the "Crypto Currents" weekly from The Fly. Also, join us for your essential daily recap, every day at 2 PM ET on FlyCast radio.BINANCE INVESTS $100M IN CIRCLE:Circle Internet Groupand Binance announced Tuesday anThe companies have entered into a new, five-year commercial agreement focused on expanding USDC access across emerging markets. Further, Binance has made a $100M strategic equity investment in Circle. Under the new agreement, Binance will accelerate the promotion, awareness, and integration of USDC on its platform, especially across emerging markets, and Circle will provide the infrastructure services that support holding and using USDC. Binance's equity investment in Circle was made through a private placement of Class A common stock at a purchase price reflecting a five percent discount to the market price of CRCL prior to closing. Binance has agreed not to transfer the shares for a period of up to two years from the closing date, subject to customary exceptions."Binance has built one of the largest and most dynamic platforms in the world for using digital currency, creating the internet's largest financial super app, and becoming the most widely used wallet in the world for dollar stablecoins," said Jeremy Allaire, CEO. "Together, we see incredible opportunities to leverage USDC to expand dollar access, support savings and investment with innovative digital asset products, and reach people and businesses throughout global emerging markets."Following the news, Clear Street reiterated a Buy rating and $107 price target on Circle. The firm views the development as an incremental positive for relationship optimization and supply visibility, as it secures USDC promotion to Binance's 300M+ users, deepens the emerging-markets dollar-access push, and lands ahead of OUSD's expected launch later this year. The equity stake aligns Binance with USDC's success, echoing Coinbase'sdistributor-shareholder model, the analyst said.FED PROPOSES FRAMEWORK FOR STABLECOIN ISSUERS:On Thursday, The Federal Reserve Board has requested public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. "The first proposal would require that Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers fully back their stablecoins with certain permissible reserve assets, such as short-term Treasury bills and certain other high-quality, liquid assets. The proposal would also establish standardized capital requirements to address certain credit and operational risks of payment stablecoin activities, as well as risk management standards, in accordance with the law. Separately, the proposal would introduce rules for Board-supervised firms that safekeep the assets backing payment stablecoins. It would also clarify the permissibility of stablecoin and related activities for Board-supervised banks. The second proposal would establish a tailored application process for Board-supervised banks applying to issue payment stablecoins. These applicants would be required to submit a business plan and financial information, among other documents. The proposal would also create a process governing appeals, hearings, and final determinations for applications. The comment period will close 60 days after publication in the Federal Register," the Fed stated.COINBASE OFFERS ACCESS TO IPO ALLOCATIONS:Coinbase announced Monday that it nowfor retail traders in the U.S. "Coinbase is expanding access to primary financial markets by bringing initial public offering allocations to U.S. retail traders. Beginning with Oura's IPO this week, eligible customers can request shares at the offer price before open-market trading starts. This new feature is yet another step toward growing the Everything Exchange, as our US customers now gain early exposure to high-interest companies before they hit public exchanges," the company announced.Clear Street raised the firm's price target on Coinbase to $224 from $204 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. The company on Friday filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to list cash-settled, perpetual-style futures on individual U.S. stocks, covering roughly 50-60 names including Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla, the analyst said. Clear believes the filing can drive additional product launches at Coinbase and "challenge the status quo within the existing market structure." Perpetual futures on single stocks in the U.S. could arrive earlier than expected, added the firm.NYSE, BLOCKCHAIN.COM PARTNER FOR TOKENIZED SECURITIES TRADING:Blockchain.com and the NYSE Groupannounced Wednesday the signing of athat will provide Blockchain.com's user base access to tokenized U.S. exchange-listed equities and ETFs on the NYSE's previously announced digital ATS, subject to any required regulatory approvals. The collaboration seeks to broaden the NYSE's access to crypto-native investors through Blockchain.com's global customer base. Additionally, the MOU includes bidirectional market data distribution across the companies' respective platforms. NYSE's affiliated business, ICE Data Services, plans to distribute Blockchain.com's crypto market data and analytics to its subscribing clients, providing traditional investors with more intelligence about digital asset investment opportunities. Blockchain.com plans to incorporate certain ICE and NYSE exchange data feeds into its app, equipping more than 44 million confirmed accounts with access to real-time stock information."The future of capital markets belongs to institutions that unite the trust of traditional finance with the innovation and accessibility of digital assets," said Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group. "Blockchain.com's international footprint and digital asset expertise make it a natural complement to our tokenized securities platform upon launch. We look forward to furthering their efforts to bring customers' trading activity onto the blockchain and giving them more data and choice in how they participate in the digital financial ecosystem."BITGET REPORTS $352M STOLEN IN HACK:Gracy Chen, CEO of crypto exchange Bitget, said in a Thursday X post that the company's security systems detected unauthorized transfers from some of its hot wallets, adding its security team activated emergency response protocols immediately. She said, "What we have confirmed: Estimated funds affected: approximately $351.6M; Cold wallets remain fully secure. Bitget operates a three-tier wallet architecture — the breach contained only a portion of the hot wallet and warm wallet layers; User funds are safe. The full amount of this loss falls within the coverage of Bitget's User Protection Fund, which currently holds over $464M. Actions we have taken: Emergency response team activated within minutes of detection; Abnormal transfer addresses identified, flagged, and reported; Withdrawals temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure, pending security review; Law enforcement and on-chain security firms have been formally notified and are engaged. What this means for you: Your account balances are accurate and your assets are protected; Deposits and trading remain fully operational; Withdrawals are temporarily paused and will be restored as soon as the security review is complete. What comes next: We will provide updates on an hourly basis across this channel and all official platforms. A full incident report — including root cause analysis and corrective actions — will be published within 24 hours. We will not speculate on the attack vector until the investigation is complete."OTHER CRYPTO NEWS:Forward Industries'SOL holdings, price target raised to $11 from $9 at B. RileySecuritizeinitiated with anRosenblatt ups target on 'significant positive' from SECBitmine Immersionreportsprice target raised to $34 from $30 at B. RileyDeFi DevelopmentaddsStrategypurchasesreports USD reserve of $5.04B as of September 20, price target raised to $195 from $175 at B. RileyStrivepurchases 1,355 bitcoin, reportsprice target raised to $44 from $32 at TD Cowen, to $33 from $26 at B. RileyBitGolaunchesappoints Greg Cipolaro as headIreninitiated with aTeraWulfinitiated with a, with a Buy at UBSCore Scientificinitiated with, with a Buy at UBSHut 8initiated with awith a Buy at UBSCipher Miningexpandsinitiated with a Neutral at Rothschild & Co Redburn, with a Buy at UBSHyperscale Datato formBullishprice target raisedLion GroupreaffirmsCME Groupto launchon October 19, pending reviewSoFi Technologies, MasterCardannounceB. Riley raises price target on Solana Companytoon Nakamototoon SharpLink GamingtoGalaxy Digital, Sky Protocol announceStreamexannouncesCRYPTO STOCK PLAYS:Publicly traded companies in the space include Bit Digital, Coinbase, Core Scientific, Mara Holdings, Strategy, Riot Platformsand TeraWulf.PRICE ACTION:As of time of writing, bitcoin rose roughly 4% this week to $83,856 in U.S. dollars, according to CoinDesk.