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DeFi crypto news from Criptano: 30 original briefs, each synthesised from across 50+ outlets, cross-checked for agreement on the key figures, enriched with live market data and Bitcoin-timestamped for provenance. The latest DeFi developments are below — updated hourly, with the data context no single outlet carries.

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MarketsOctober 15, 2026·1 min readvia Blockonomi
Prediction Markets Surge to Billions Monthly Amid Crypto Derivatives Boom

Prediction markets have grown into a multi-billion dollar industry, driven by crypto derivatives trading.

🔥 Em altaDeFiOctober 15, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
StandX to Shut Down Perpetuals Platform, Distribute DUSD to 237K Users

StandX is closing its decentralized perpetual futures exchange and will airdrop DUSD to its user base following a strategic review.

MarketsOctober 15, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.7% sincevia Cointelegraph
Crypto Market Sees Broader Downtrend Amid Neutral Sentiment

The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn with Bitcoin leading the decline, while overall sentiment remains neutral.

BTC-3.4%
RegulationOctober 15, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.6% sincevia BeInCrypto
South Korea's Economic Crisis Sparks Crypto and Tokenization Initiatives

South Korea faces economic challenges reminiscent of the 1997 crisis, prompting exploration of crypto and tokenization as potential solutions.

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DeFiOctober 15, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.6% since 4 sources
UNCX Network Suffers $86K Exploit in Vesting Smart Contract

Blockaid identified a vulnerability in UNCX Network's vesting smart contract that led to a $86,000 loss across five ERC-20 tokens.

ETH-5.3%
DeFiOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▼ 3.4% since 3 sources
Uniswap v4 Surges to $44B Trading Volume Amid UNI Price Volatility

Uniswap v4 has processed over $44 billion in trading volume over 30 days, representing nearly half of the protocol's total activity.

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TechnologyOctober 14, 2026·1 min read 4 sources
AI-Driven Crypto Payments Surge to 138 Million in 12 Months

Chainalysis reports a dramatic increase in AI-related crypto transactions, with U.S. dominance and small payment sizes characterizing the trend.

AltcoinsOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▼ 1.0% sincevia TronWeekly
NEAR Protocol's Six-Year Milestone Highlights $4.30-$5.10 Support Zone

NEAR Protocol celebrates six years on mainnet amid focus on key price support and resistance levels.

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DeFiOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▼ 2.7% since 3 sources
Stellar Partners with Chainlink to Unlock $3.5B in Tokenized Assets

Stellar integrates Chainlink oracles to activate $3.5B in tokenized real-world assets, aiming to boost its DeFi ecosystem and challenge Ethereum.

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DeFiOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.9% since 2 sources
Chainlink Transaction Value Surges Past $36 Trillion Amid Institutional Growth

Chainlink's total transaction value has exceeded $36.42 trillion as its oracle services and institutional partnerships expand across key crypto sectors.

BTC-1.9%LINK-3.7%
RegulationOctober 14, 2026·1 min read 4 sources
Perpetuals.com Plans Tokenized U.S. Stocks Market Under SEC Framework

Perpetuals.com aims to launch tokenized U.S. equities trading with 24/7 access and blockchain settlement.

RegulationOctober 14, 2026·1 min read 5 sources
Kalshi CEO Warns State Regulation Could Drive Prediction Markets Offshore

The CEO of prediction market platform Kalshi argues that state-led regulation could push the industry out of the US.

RegulationOctober 14, 2026·2 min read 4 sources
EU Banking Authority Takes Direct Oversight of Circle's USDC Stablecoin

The European Banking Authority will begin direct supervision of USDC's reserves and operations starting November 12, 2026.

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DeFiOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▼ 2.6% since 5 sources
Sectora Foundation Launches Final Testing for Four Web3 Security Products, $SECT Token Now on Uniswap

The cybersecurity firm's products enter testnet phase as its native token becomes available for trading with staking and burn features.

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ExchangesOctober 14, 2026·1 min read 7 sources
Kraken's Parent Payward to Acquire Saldo Bank for EU Expansion

Payward's acquisition of Saldo Bank aims to expand Kraken's services beyond crypto trading into traditional banking across Europe.

RegulationOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.9% since 2 sources
Ex-FTX Europe Head Seeks U.S. Tokenized Stock Trading with SEC Approval

Perpetuals.com aims to launch a tokenized stock trading platform in the U.S., following a similar move by OKX and ICE.

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DeFiOctober 14, 2026·1 min read 4 sources
Polymarket Founder Revives Speculation on Future Token Launch

Polymarket's founder has reignited discussions about a potential token launch, though no concrete plans have been announced.

DeFiOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▲ 3.0% sincevia Finbold
Starknet's Growth and Challenges Amidst Memecoin Market Volatility

Starknet's TVL surges while its bridge's reliance on elliptic-curve cryptography raises concerns.

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RegulationOctober 14, 2026·1 min read 5 sources
Polygon Labs Expands US Payment Services with Coinme Acquisition

Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme, gaining access to regulated payment services across 48 US states and integrating four payment companies into its Open Money Stack.

DeFiOctober 14, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Polymarket Weighs IPO and Token Options Amid $20B Valuation

Polymarket's potential IPO and token launch plans emerge as the prediction market platform's valuation surpasses $20 billion.

DeFiOctober 14, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
Safe Wallet Integrates CoinShares Stablecoin Yield Strategies

Safe Wallet now offers CoinShares-designed stablecoin yield strategies through its Earn widget while maintaining self-custody.

MarketsOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.3% since 2 sources
Metaplanet Raises $340M in Convertible Bonds for Debt Repayment and Buybacks

Metaplanet is issuing convertible bonds to manage its debt and share capital structure while navigating market volatility.

BTC-2.5%
EthereumOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▼ 4.4% since 3 sources
Optimism Token Surges 20% on Unichain Integration with OP Enterprise

Optimism's OP token jumped nearly 20% after Uniswap announced Unichain's transition to OP Enterprise for production operations.

UNI-1.2%OP+3.5%
MarketsOctober 14, 2026·1 min read 3 sources
A7 International Launches to Revolutionize Global Crypto Payments

A7 International enables businesses to pay invoices with digital assets while recipients receive standard bank transfers, expanding international settlement options.

ExchangesOctober 14, 2026·1 min readvia CryptoPotato
Bybit Announces Expansion into Traditional Finance with New Platform Initiatives

Bybit is evolving from a crypto exchange into a broader financial platform, integrating traditional and digital markets.

DeFiOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▲ 2.7% since 2 sources
Starknet Launches Shadow Accounts for Enhanced DeFi Privacy

Starknet introduces Shadow Accounts to separate user identities from DeFi activities while maintaining on-chain transaction visibility.

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RegulationOctober 13, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Licenses for Crypto Derivatives and Prediction Markets

Blockchain.com has filed applications with the CFTC to offer regulated crypto derivatives and prediction markets in the U.S.

BitcoinOctober 13, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.2% since 2 sources
Strive Increases Bitcoin Holdings by 3,311 BTC Amid Warrant Exercise Deadline

Strive's latest Bitcoin purchase boosts its holdings to 32,773 BTC as corporate crypto treasury strategies gain momentum.

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DeFiOctober 13, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Blur NFT Marketplace to Shut Down Website and Halt New Blend Loans

Blur will discontinue its main website and new Blend loan services next month amid declining NFT market activity.

MarketsOctober 12, 2026·1 min read▼ 0.6% since 3 sources
TRON's Q3 2026 Report Shows $2.21T Stablecoin Settlement, Network Growth

TRON's latest ecosystem report highlights significant stablecoin settlement volumes and network expansion amidst a broader market downturn.

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