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  1. Blockchain.com Crypto Options Trading Launch Rolls Out Buy-Only Contracts on Seven Assets

    Blockchain.com introduced options trading on October 20, 2026, allowing eligible users to buy call and put contracts on BTC, ETH and five other assets with upfront USDC funding.

  2. Mastercard Stablecoin Security Tool Screens Payments for Fraud and Sanctions Risks

    Mastercard introduced its Stablecoin Security tool on October 19, 2026, at Money20/20 USA to screen stablecoin transactions for fraud, scams, and sanctions exposure using combined payment and blockchain data.

  3. Mural Series A Tether Funding Secures $15 Million for Stablecoin Cross-Border Platform

    Mural closed a $15 million Series A round led by Tether on October 20, 2026, bringing total funding to $28 million for its stablecoin-powered cross-border payments infrastructure.

  4. FINMA Bitcoin ETF approval grants first retail spot Bitcoin fund in Switzerland

    FINMA approved Switzerland’s first retail spot Bitcoin ETF on October 20, 2026, classifying it as an alternative investment fund under Swiss law.

  5. Arkham Enterprise Launch Introduces Real-Time Crypto Analytics and Tracing Tools

    Arkham Intelligence introduced its Enterprise platform on October 20, 2026, offering real-time blockchain analytics, enhanced tracing, and case management for compliance and research teams.

  6. AppGate Session Governance Expands Zero Trust OT Controls for Critical Infrastructure

    AppGate introduced Session Governance to its Zero Trust Network Access for OT on October 20, 2026, adding oversight of active sessions in industrial environments.

  7. Western Union Noah Partnership Powers Stablecoin Remittances Across 200+ Countries

    Western Union selected Noah on October 20, 2026 to handle stablecoin rails for its Receiver Redirect service. The arrangement covers 200+ countries and aims to cut delivery times and costs.

  8. MoneyGram Stablecoin Integration Launches Unified Global Money Movement Platform

    MoneyGram launched a single app and website experience on October 19, 2026 that combines international transfers, cash pickup and stablecoin balances in one platform serving 60 million users.

  9. Deutsche Bank Crypto Custody Service Nears Germany Launch with Asia Expansion Plans

    Deutsche Bank will launch its digital asset custody service in Germany within weeks for institutional clients and later extend the platform to Asian markets in 2027.

  10. KuCoin 5.0 Upgrade Launches with Unified Trading Account and AI Controls

    KuCoin introduced its 5.0 platform upgrade in October 2026, featuring a unified trading account for spot, margin and futures plus an enhanced AI assistant.

  11. Revolut Global Digital Assets Secures Gibraltar DLT License for Crypto Services

    Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited received permission on October 19, 2026 to operate regulated DLT activities in Gibraltar covering custody, staking and order transmission.

  12. ESMA MiCA Register Adds Nine Crypto-Asset Service Providers Reaching 375 Total

    ESMA added nine crypto-asset service providers to its interim MiCA register in mid-October 2026, increasing the total of authorized entities to 375.