Bitstamp has secured a MiFID Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) licence from Slovenia’s Securities Market Agency, allowing it to offer a range of advanced financial products to both institutional and retail clients. This new licence is a significant milestone for Bitstamp as it enables the platform to operate within a regulated framework across the European Union.

Ripple Labs recently filed a Form C in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, contesting a recent ruling by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, confirmed the filing in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Oct. 25, stating that the SEC cannot submit new evidence or ask Ripple to provide more information.

In a major move for the crypto industry, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed HB-2481, a bill that supports self-custody of digital assets, enables crypto payments, and exempts digital assets from extra taxes. The bill also establishes the right to operate a crypto node within the state.

Decentralised oracle provider Chainlink has announced a new blockchain payment solution aimed at financial institutions. This development is made possible through a partnership with Swift, a global messaging network widely used by banks.

The Nigerian government has dropped all charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who had been held in a Nigerian prison for over seven months. The news was confirmed on October 23 at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the decision.