In a recent exchange on X, Binance co-founder Yi He countered allegations that the crypto giant demanded tokens as part of its listing process. The discussion ignited fresh debate over centralised exchange policies, highlighting long standing concerns about listing fees and transparency.

Self-custodial crypto wallet provider SafePal has entered Telegram’s expanding crypto ecosystem with the launch of its new Mini App wallet. This integration allows Telegram’s 950 million users to access crypto-friendly, compliant digital banking services directly within Messenger.

Crypto asset management firm Canary Capital has formally submitted a filing for a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move aligns Canary with asset managers VanEck and 21Shares, who also filed for similar Solana ETFs earlier this year.

Social media platform Reddit offloaded the majority of its cryptocurrency holdings in Q3 2024, according to a recent SEC filing. The sale primarily affected the company’s Bitcoin and Ether reserves, a strategic move that aligns with Reddit’s changing approach to digital assets.

In a new partnership, Visa and Coinbase announced plans to allow eligible debit cardholders instant deposits and withdrawals on the Coinbase platform. Starting soon, customers in the United States and European Union with a qualifying Visa debit card can experience near-instant access to funds, boosting Coinbase’s usability and accessibility.

Recent research from the Bank of Canada (BOC) reveals that Canadian consumers are cautious about the early adoption of a digital dollar. Despite discussions about a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance Canada’s payment systems, many Canadians are still leaning toward traditional payment methods.

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.