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The China Securities Regulatory Commission approved the establishment of Citigroup Securities (China) Co., Ltd. The company is registered in Shanghai, with a registered capital of 1.2 billion RMB. Its business scope includes securities brokerage, securities investment consulting, securities underwriting and sponsorship, and securities proprietary trading. The shareholder Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. holds a 100% investment ratio.

The privacy Layer 2 network Aztec, based on zero-knowledge proofs, announced that its V6 upgrade proposal has been approved, but the governance panel currently still shows that voting is open, with the execution date listed on the panel as October 26.According to disclosures, the upgrade will enhance the messaging speed between Ethereum and Aztec, and will provide 30 days of operational funding for the V5 version during the migration period.

According to Caixin, just four days after the High Court of England ruled that the property rights dispute over more than 60,000 bitcoins in the Qian Zhimin case is subject to Chinese law, approximately 16,000 Chinese victims participating in the UK recovery have been given the opportunity to continue challenging this ruling.The High Court of England has held another hearing, and the judge has approved the Chinese victims to appeal the legal applicability ruling made on October 12. Lawyers from both sides also discussed issues related to the litigation costs of the previous legal applicability dispute, whether the approximately 16,000 individual applicants would continue to pursue recovery, and how to withdraw, among other matters.

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has approved the country's first Bitcoin ETF aimed at retail investors. This product falls under "other alternative investment funds" according to Swiss law and is labeled as having special risks. FINMA did not disclose the issuer of the fund, but multiple media outlets have indicated that signs suggest it may come from BIT Asset Management (formerly Matrixport Asset Management), and FINMA did not deny this claim in response to inquiries. Additionally, several fund providers have submitted or announced plans to submit Bitcoin ETF applications.The fund is a single-asset product, with all funds directed towards Bitcoin. To this end, FINMA needed to grant an exemption regarding its risk diversification rules, citing that Bitcoin has a long trading history and extremely high trading volume. In terms of asset custody, participating institutions must take measures to prevent operational and custody risks, with standards referenced from the regulatory announcement issued by FINMA on January 12, 2026, which requires that customer crypto assets are not included in bankruptcy assets in the event of the custodian's bankruptcy. Meanwhile, the sales process must comply with Fidleg's conduct rules to provide higher investor protection than direct purchases of cryptocurrencies, and the fund documents must clearly indicate the associated risks.While approving the ETF, FINMA emphasized that even investing in Bitcoin through an approved ETF carries high risks, with severe volatility potentially leading to significant depreciation of the principal invested, and required the issuer to provide clear warnings about volatility and loss risks. The United States has approved Bitcoin spot ETFs starting January 2024, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust launching on January 11, 2024, currently managing approximately $65 billion. The Swiss Exchange has been able to trade Bitcoin products for years, but they have existed in the form of ETPs and do not have fund status; this approved ETF is the first to incorporate Bitcoin into the approved public fund framework.

Metaplanet founder and CEO Simon Gerovich announced that the transaction between Metaplanet and Super League Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLE) has been formally approved at the company's shareholder meeting.This move marks a key step for Metaplanet in transforming from a Bitcoin treasury company to a global Bitcoin-native financial platform.It is reported that Metaplanet injected 2,100 Bitcoins and $2.5 million in cash into the NASDAQ-listed company Super League Enterprise (SLE), with a total value of approximately $134.6 million, in exchange for a controlling stake. In return, Metaplanet received approximately 44.86 million newly issued shares of common stock (at $3 per share), as well as preferred stock and warrants. After the transaction is completed, Metaplanet will hold about 95.7% of SLE's issued common stock, becoming its controlling shareholder.According to Gerovich, after the transaction is completed, Superplanet will serve as Metaplanet's Bitcoin treasury platform listed in the United States, which will enable it to directly access the U.S. capital markets and gain more agile and flexible financing capabilities. Strategically, combined with Metaplanet Securities established in Japan, this approval will provide the company with complementary platforms in the two most important capital markets globally (the U.S. and Japan).This will not only facilitate its international financing and capital allocation but also further advance its business expansion in areas such as Bitcoin treasury, financial services, financial products, and asset management. Gerovich stated that this is a new milestone on Metaplanet's long-term growth path, and the company will continue to update the public on the latest progress regarding the completion of this transaction.

According to market news, a U.S. court has officially approved the settlement between Movement Labs, the original founders, and the Movement Foundation, further resolving the previous legal disputes.In 2025, Movement faced controversy due to the market-making arrangements for the MOVE token, which subsequently led to personnel changes and disputes within the team.

According to CoinDesk, Paul Atkins, the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), issued a statement on October 13, approving the rule change submitted by Cboe Global Markets. This change allows binary options linked to the key performance indicators (KPI) of 23 publicly listed companies in the United States. The metrics related to the cryptocurrency industry include: trading volume of Coinbase (COIN), number of customers and revenue of Robinhood (HOOD), and Bitcoin production of MARA Holdings (MARA).These contracts are cash-settled, European-style options that can only be exercised at expiration. The settlement data is derived from documents submitted by the companies to the SEC, rather than from earnings presentation materials. Cboe plans to launch these contracts this month, and Robinhood is expected to be the first brokerage to offer this product to retail investors. However, trading will not begin until the clearing agency Cboe Clear U.S. obtains temporary registration, and another related application is still under review.

Apple's Executive Chairman Cook revealed in Shanghai that Apple Smart has been approved in China.A test version will be launched later in October, with the first batch of features including real-time translation, writing tasks, and image removal, excluding Siri AI.

The Central Bank of Russia has included Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, in the registry of institutions authorized to trade digital currencies, allowing it to buy and sell cryptocurrencies in its own name and with its own funds. Six days ago, Sberbank was listed among digital custodians.Sberbank plans to launch its first cryptocurrency products on December 1 through SberBank Online, SberInvestments, and SberBusiness, initially supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT issued by Tether. The specific launch time depends on the decisions of the Central Bank of Russia and the preparation of supporting regulations. According to relevant laws, retail investors can trade up to 300,000 rubles per year through a single intermediary and must pass a knowledge test; using cryptocurrencies to pay for goods within Russia remains illegal.

According to CoinDesk, Russia's largest bank Sberbank has received approval from the Central Bank of Russia to conduct cryptocurrency trading. According to Interfax, the Central Bank of Russia has included Sberbank in the registry of cryptocurrency trading service providers. The bank has also entered the registry of digital asset custodians, qualifying it to record customers' cryptocurrency holdings.Sberbank plans to launch cryptocurrency trading services to users through its existing client portal starting December 1. It is currently testing trading functions for assets such as BTC, ETH, and USDT within the app, and the final list of tokens supported for trading will be determined by the Central Bank of Russia. This approval signifies a further shift towards compliance in the regulation of the Russian cryptocurrency market. In 2022, the Central Bank of Russia proposed a ban on domestic cryptocurrency trading platforms and financial institutions participating in cryptocurrency activities, but new regulations that took effect in September of this year began to establish a regulated market involving banks, brokers, trading platforms, and digital asset custodians.Currently, there are 9 institutions on the Central Bank of Russia's registry of cryptocurrency trading service providers, including VTB and T-Invest Lab. However, the use of cryptocurrencies for payments remains prohibited within Russia. The Central Bank of Russia stated that starting in July next year, cryptocurrency trading must be conducted through registered intermediaries, and peer-to-peer transactions conducted through bank accounts may be subject to restrictions.

According to the official service account of Visa on October 13, Visa has officially received approval from the People's Bank of China to prepare for a bank card clearing institution within China. Visa will continue to complete subsequent work and carry out bank card clearing business in China.Visa CEO Al Kelly stated that the approval of this preparation application is another important milestone in Visa's long-term commitment to serving the Chinese market. The company looks forward to actively carrying out subsequent work in accordance with the relevant regulatory provisions of the People's Bank of China, in order to strive for early business development in the domestic market.

SpaceX has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch 15,000 Starlink second-generation satellites for global 2GHz spectrum.

According to an official announcement, the decentralized autonomous organization Pyth DAO has passed the OP-PIP-136 proposal, deciding to use all (100%) funds obtained from its products to purchase PYTH on the open market and deposit it into the reserve. Previously, this proportion was one-third of the non-PYTH treasury balance. This proposal replaces the original monthly proposal voting process with a long-term authorization and also applies to the existing non-PYTH assets in the treasury. The execution rules remain unchanged, including a 5% slippage limit, a single transaction limit of $25,000, and on-chain public reporting.Data shows that Pyth's overall annual recurring revenue (ARR) has reached $11.5 million, with a quarter-over-quarter growth of 86%. In the past three months, over 94% of the trading volume of real-world asset (RWA) perpetual contracts used Pyth data. As of now, the PYTH reserve holdings have reached 42 million tokens.

Cronos Network posted on platform X that both proposals for the token economic model have been approved by community voting. According to the proposal results, 228 million CRO in the Cronos community pool has been successfully burned, bringing the total amount burned to 428 million CRO.At the same time, 100% of the revenue generated from Cronos Ult and Cronos Launch will be used for open market repurchases of CRO, with monthly burns conducted, and each transaction hash will be made public. Cronos stated that the staking reward mechanism remains unchanged, and the related rewards will continue to be funded by the Strategic Reserve.

According to a report by Reuters, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a disbursement of $139 million to El Salvador, following the organization's exemption regarding the Salvadoran government's violation of conditions limiting further accumulation of Bitcoin. The IMF Executive Board completed the second and third reviews of El Salvador's $1.4 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), allowing for the immediate release of these funds.The IMF stated that El Salvador's economic performance has exceeded expectations, benefiting from improved security conditions and increased investor confidence. The IMF noted that some program performance standards were not met, including indicators related to Bitcoin holdings. However, after El Salvador took strong corrective measures and recommitted, the IMF approved the relevant exemptions.In September, IMF staff indicated that documents provided by El Salvador showed that the increase in Bitcoin following the initial review came from private donations rather than public funds. The IMF also stated that El Salvador has made progress in anti-money laundering measures, fiscal transparency, and transferring majority ownership and control of the state-owned digital wallet Chivo to private operators.

According to The Block, shareholders of Armada Acquisition Corp. II have approved its business combination with XRP Treasury company Evernorth, clearing a key step for the latter's listing on Nasdaq.The transaction is expected to raise approximately $300 million in total cash proceeds, with investors also contributing in physical XRP. Upon completion of the transaction, Evernorth is expected to hold approximately 473 million XRP. The transaction is expected to be completed on October 7, and the combined company plans to trade under the ticker XRPN starting October 8.

Tesla (TSLA.O) announced that its FSD supervised mode has now been approved in Croatia.

Ondo announced that, starting today, approved institutions can mint Ondo Stocks using their existing shares through Alpaca's Instant Tokenization Network. This feature provides institutions with a direct path from existing stock inventories to the on-chain market and is currently live on Ethereum and BNB Chain.Institutions can mint Ondo Stocks using the underlying shares and can also redeem the tokens to reclaim the shares. This physical conversion is built on the Ondo Stocks instant liquidity model, serving as a new pathway beyond cash transactions.

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters to Saudi Arabia, with an expected transaction amount of $24.3 billion.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that tokenization is expected to reduce costs in market infrastructure aspects such as issuance, trading, transfer, settlement, and ownership records, while enhancing transparency and liquidity. The SEC approved a temporary, conditional "Innovation Exemption," allowing tokenized NMS stocks to be traded in a limited manner on certain on-chain venues—tokenized securities trading venues (TSVs).It is reported that TSVs meeting the exemption conditions can conduct approved trading through automated market makers and liquidity pools, but must meet requirements for public disclosure, trading transparency, circuit breaker coordination, record keeping, and technical safeguards, while also being subject to limits on the number of stock codes and trading volume.The SEC indicated that this move aims to observe the operation of on-chain trading venues and market participants, providing data for the formulation of long-term regulatory rules in the future.