Blockchain Life 2026 to Bring 200+ Speakers to Dubai on Dec. 1-2

Blockchain Life 2026, the 17th edition of the international forum on Web3, cryptocurrency, mining and AI, will take place Dec. 1-2 at Festival Arena in Dubai. Organizers expect more than 15,000 attendees from over 130 countries, alongside 200+ speakers and 200+ sponsors.  The two-day forum will gather founders, executives, investors and traders for conference sessions, an expo and networking. The program will run across three stages, with leaders from crypto exchanges, Web3 projects and mining companies among the expected speakers.  Sponsored  Sponsored  The expo will feature more than 200 sponsors, including exchanges, mining firms, Web3 and AI teams, and startups. MEXC, OKX, EMCD, BingX, Bitget and MicroBT are among the companies that have announced their participation. The program also includes a Startup Pitch competition, where early-stage projects present to investors and industry figures, and the Blockchain Life Awards, which recognize companies for achievements in the space.  AI Future Forum debuts alongside the main event as a new track focused on emerging technologies. The track will cover practical applications of artificial intelligence, advances in robotics and the convergence of AI with crypto and business. All Blockchain Life tickets include access to both events, according to the organizers.  Blockchain Life Week will run from Nov. 27 to Dec.

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Standard Chartered adds Ripple USD custody, eyes LMAX collateral deal

Standard Chartered has launched institutional custody services for Ripples RLUSD stablecoin, with plans to expand its use as trading collateral.  The UK-based multinational bank announced Monday it rolled out RLUSD support on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) through its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch, giving eligible institutional clients access to its digital asset custody infrastructure.  Standard Chartered plans to extend its collateral-mirroring model to LMAX Group, an institutional trading company, allowing clients to use RLUSD as trading collateral while keeping the tokens in the banks custody.  The model would let LMAX recognize the value of eligible RLUSD holdings without requiring clients to transfer the tokens to its trading platform. Standard Chartered said this could reduce transfer-related risks and help institutions manage their exposure to trading counterparties.  Ripple, the blockchain payments company behind RLUSD, and LMAX Group previously announced a partnership in January 2026 to expand institutional use of the stablecoin.  Standard Chartered said the additional collateral capabilities remain subject to final documentation, testing, regulatory requirements and internal approvals.  Cointelegraph contacted Standard Chartered for further details and will update this article upon receiving a response.

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Switching from Cryptomus to Heleket leaves the same UK sanctions target

The UK placed crypto payment brands Cryptomus and Heleket under the same sanctions designation on Oct. 8, 2026, naming Xeltox Enterprises Ltd. as the target. Switching between the two brands leaves the shared designation relevant to the counterparty assessment.  Related Company Cryptomus One Account, Endless Possibilities  For merchants choosing a payment processor and customers seeking access to funds, the operator matters as much as the name on the checkout. The Foreign, Commonwealth s notice lists Cryptomus, Heleket and Certa Payments Ltd. as variations of Xeltoxs name.  What changes for payments and UK access  Xeltox appears in the notice under unique ID RUS3755. The UK says it has reasonable grounds to suspect the company has supported or benefited from Russias government through the Russian financial-services sector, citing its ownership of Cryptomus and activities linked to and continued through Heleket.  The listed measures include an asset freeze, restrictions on trust services, director disqualification, internet-services sanctions and correspondent-banking and payment-processing restrictions.  For the banking measure, the notice prohibits UK credit or financial institutions from establishing or continuing correspondent relationships with the designated person and from processing payments to, from or through it. It also extends the measure to credit or financial institutions owned or controlled by that person.  The internet

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Crypto week ahead: 5 events traders should watch

The crypto market has entered the week of October 12 with several major events approaching, including the October 14 U.S. inflation report, an October 15 Ethereum developer meeting and token unlocks valued at more than $100 million based on the supplied estimates.  SummaryU.S. inflation data is scheduled for October 14, with producer prices following on October 15.Ethereum developers will discuss Glamsterdam and Hegotá upgrades during their October 15 consensus meeting online.Singapores monetary authority closes its stablecoin consultation October 16, covering proposed payment regulation changes nationwide.Arbitrums proposed USDG governance vote begins October 15, while Balancer faces its pool extension deadline.Starknet, Arbitrum and Cronos have token unlocks scheduled this week, based on published market calendars.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which has scheduled the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) release for Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, investors will receive updated inflation figures before the Federal Reserves next interest rate decision. The Producer Price Index (PPI) follows on Thursday, while cryptocurrency developers and regulators have separate deadlines involving Ethereum upgrades, stablecoin regulations and decentralized finance governance.  The weeks schedule includes U.S. bank earnings, cryptocurrency token unlocks and industry conferences. Several events have fixed dates, while market expectations and proposed governance outcomes remain

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Why Is the Korean Won Rising While Samsung and SK Hynix Fall?

South Korean won climbed to a two-year high against the dollar on Monday. However, shares of the chipmakers whose dollar sales help support the currency traded in the red.  The divergence emerged as Seouls markets reopened after a three-day holiday, with both the benchmark KOSPI and the tech-heavy KOSDAQ posting losses.  Sponsored  Sponsored  What Greeted Seouls Chip Giants After the Long Weekend  The benchmark KOSPI fell more than 3%, erasing about 162.7 trillion won in value, according to Bull Theory. The KOSDAQ fell more steeply, dropping 4.29% from its previous close to 853.98.  Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens  BREAKING: Over ₩162,672,000,000,000 ($108B) wiped out from South Korean stocks as the KOSPI falls -3.2%.  KOSPI has crashed -31% from its June peak and remains in bear market territory. pic.twitter.com/lo9gKim99D  — Bull Theory (@BullTheoryio) October 12, 2026  Foreign investors drove much of Mondays selling. They had offloaded a net 458 billion won in KOSPI shares by 9:55 a.m., according to the Asia Business Daily.  The sell-off was led by South Koreas two leading chipmakers. SK Hynix shares fell 3.81% to 1.617 million won, while Samsung Electronics declined 3.63% to 252,500 won, according to Google Finance data.  Both stocks have also lost ground since October 7, with Samsung

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3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Third Week of October 2026

The crypto market will welcome tokens worth $845.8 million in the third week of October 2026. Major projects, including Cronos (CRO), Arbitrum (ARB), and Starknet (STRK), will release significant new token supplies.  These unlocks could introduce market volatility and influence short-term price movements. So, heres a breakdown of what to watch.  Sponsored  Sponsored  1. Cronos (CRO)Unlock Date:October 17Number of Tokens to be Unlocked:1.17 billion CROReleased Supply:49.97 billion CROTotal Supply:100 billion CRO  Cronos is a Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem developed alongside Crypto.com. It runs an EVM-compatible chain, Cronos EVM, and a Cosmos SDK-based chain, Cronos POS. CRO is the networks native token, used for transaction fees and staking.  On October 17, Cronos will unlock 1.17 billion CRO worth $70.85 million. The tokens account for 2.33% of the released supply.  CRO Crypto Token Unlock in October. Source: Tokenomist  The entire release will go to a single allocation, the Cronos Strategic Reserve.  Sponsored  Sponsored  2. Arbitrum (ARB)Unlock Date:October 16Number of Tokens to be Unlocked:92.65 million ARBReleased Supply:5.95 billion ARBTotal Supply:10 billion ARB  Arbitrum is a Layer-2 scaling solution built for Ethereum (ETH). It enhances transaction speed and reduces costs while maintaining the security of the Ethereum network.  The blockchain achieves this by utilizing ‘optimistic rollups,’ which process transactions off-chain and submit them to the Ethereum mainnet for

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Ethereum Foundation Monetizes Market Momentum for $11 Million Cash Out on Kraken

Large early Ethereum holders continue to monetize the networks historic success, carefully taking advantage of local waves of market optimism. Two wallets directly linked to the Ethereum Foundation transferred 4,393 ETH (approximately $11.1 million) to the Kraken exchange.  This transaction is not an impulsive move but part of a carefully planned 10-year strategy. Over the past decade, a total of 49,751 ETH has been sent from these addresses to exchanges. The average selling price was a modest $658 by todays standards, although it is worth noting that these coins were originally acquired in the projects early days, when ETH was worth less than a dollar.  Timing vs. ETFs: How the market absorbs millions from early Ether holders  The latest round of distribution has caught the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization in the midst of an important technical showdown. ETH/USD has settled around $2,550, hovering just above its 50-day moving average.  For buyers, this line currently serves as the main short-term shield. As long as the level holds, the market still has a chance to challenge local resistance at $2,651.  Meanwhile, the long-term trend remains intact, with the key 200-day moving average sitting much lower, around $2,136, confirming that the markets broader structure remains bullish.  ETH/USD daily

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South Korean bank launches Bitcoin-backed business loans: Report

South Koreas Jeonbuk Bank, a subsidiary of JB Financial Group, reportedly started issuing Bitcoin-backed loans to its corporate customers.  Local outlet EDaily reported Monday that Jeonbuk Bank became the countrys first commercial bank to accept Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral for won-denominated lending. The bank is reportedly limiting the service to businesses seeking operational capital, while a specialized custodian holds the BTC used as collateral.  The lending arrangement follows amendments to South Koreas Civil Enforcement Rules that took effect on Oct. 1. According to the Supreme Court, the rules establish procedures for seizing and liquidating claims to virtual assets. In the event of a default, the bank can recover its funds through court-ordered sales.  Jeonbuk Bank has adopted a system that allows it to recover outstanding loans through the proceeds of cryptocurrency sales without directly taking possession of the assets, according to EDaily.  The bank has not publicly disclosed the loan amount, interest rate, or loan-to-value requirements. A bank representative told local outlet Chosun that it had already issued a loan but declined to identify the borrower.  Cointelegraph reached out to JB Financial Group for confirmation, but did not receive an immediate response.

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Kraken parent Payward secures full Dubai license for UAE crypto launch

Krakens parent company Payward has secured full regulatory approval in Dubai to launch cryptocurrency trading and financial services for retail, professional and institutional customers in the United Arab Emirates.  SummaryKraken parent Payward has received full market approval from Dubais VARA, allowing it to serve retail, professional and institutional investors in the UAE.Kraken customers will be able to trade spot and margin pairs in UAE dirhams, with direct AED deposits and withdrawals available at launch.The initial offering will include onchain staking, tokenized equities through xStocks and institutional trading services through Kraken Prime.Payward plans to introduce crypto derivatives and additional yield products later in 2026 and 2027, subject to regulatory approval.The approval follows preliminary clearance in May 2026, with Payward now holding more than 100 licenses and registrations worldwide.  According to an announcement from Payward, Dubai‘s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted the company Full Market Approval, allowing it to operate as a regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider and begin onboarding clients under the emirate’s licensing framework.  The approval clears the final regulatory stage after Payward received preliminary authorization in May 2026. At launch, Kraken customers in the UAE will be able to deposit and withdraw funds in UAE dirhams and trade cryptocurrencies through

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Coinbase and Robinhood Futures Arms Now Hold More Client Money Than the US Retail Forex Pool

The futures brokers of Coinbase and Robinhood held $581.4 million of segregated client money at the end of August. That is more than the $470 million all six US retail forex dealers owed their clients in the same month.  Two years earlier the two firms futures commission merchants (FCMs) held $40.3 million, according to FM Intelligence calculations from Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC CFTC The 1974 Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) in the United States created the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The Commission protects and regulates market activities against manipulation, fraud, and abuse trade practices and promotes fairness in futures contracts. The CEA also included the Sad-Johnson Agreement, which defined the authority and responsibilities for the monitoring of financial contracts between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commiss The 1974 Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) in the United States created the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The Commission protects and regulates market activities against manipulation, fraud, and abuse trade practices and promotes fairness in futures contracts. The CEA also included the Sad-Johnson Agreement, which defined the authority and responsibilities for the monitoring of financial contracts between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commiss Read

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