IMF Approves $138 Million Funding for El Salvador Following Bitcoin Policy Compromise
October 3, 2026
The International Monetary Fund has approved a $138 million financial facility for El Salvador following a policy waiver on Bitcoin. The agreement limits further sovereign crypto purchases and requires the unwinding of state exposure to the Chivo wallet ecosystem.
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Ethereum Foundation Launches zkAPI to Bring Zero-Knowledge Privacy to API Payments
October 3, 2026
The Ethereum Foundation has introduced zkAPI, a zero-knowledge prepaid tool designed to separate payment identities from API queries, enhancing privacy for AI tools and Web3 developers.
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OpenZeppelin and T-REX Network Unveil Next-Generation Framework for Regulated Token Compliance and Asset Recovery
October 2, 2026
OpenZeppelin and the T-REX Network ecosystem have introduced an upgraded framework for regulated tokens, featuring modular smart accounts, robust identity verification, and advanced key recovery mechanisms.
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Digital Assets Meet Sovereign Debt: How Stablecoins Are Filling the Void Left by China’s U.S. Treasury Exit
October 2, 2026
A study from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco finds that stablecoin issuers buying short-term U.S. Treasuries are partially offsetting China's reduced holdings of U.S. government debt, highlighting shifting global capital flows.
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US Regulators Target A7 Network with Sanctions and Proposed Sub-Agent Payment Ban
October 2, 2026
FinCEN has sanctioned the A7 Network and proposed banning sub-agent payments after uncovering $17 billion in dollar transactions routed through opaque financial corridors between 2025 and 2026.
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NEAR Intents Executive Issues 48-Hour Deadline to Hacker Following $3.8 Million Exploit
October 2, 2026
NEAR Intents general manager Shevchenko has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to an identified attacker who drained $3.8 million from the protocol, providing wallet addresses for the full return of stolen funds.
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Fiserv Leverages Solana Blockchain for Interbank Settlement via VersaBank’s Roughrider Coin
October 2, 2026
Fiserv has launched an interbank settlement solution on the Solana blockchain using VersaBank's Roughrider Coin, serving over 90 North Dakota banks and credit unions.
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Kinetiq Transition to Paid Token Claims Triggers 23% Drop in KNTQ Price
October 2, 2026
Kinetiq has concluded its kPoints loyalty program by offering a paid token claim instead of a free airdrop. The move enables point holders to buy KNTQ tokens, but triggered an immediate 23% drop in KNTQ price.
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SEC Proposes Crypto Self-Custody Framework for Registered Investment Advisers
October 2, 2026
The SEC has proposed a regulatory pathway allowing investment advisers to self-custody digital assets, alongside new conditions for state trust custodians.
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New U.S. Crypto Tax Bill Proposes $10 De Minimis Exemption Alongside Wash-Sale Rules
October 1, 2026
Senator Steve Daines has introduced the ADAPT Act, a tax bill offering $10 micro-transaction exemptions for crypto payments while curbing loss harvesting through traditional wash-sale rules.
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