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The White House is considering a proposal to allow the IRS access to Americans' offshore cryptocurrency accounts. This move aligns with the global Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), which aims to enhance tax compliance and is set for global implementation by 2027.

Grab and StraitsX have joined forces to integrate stablecoin payments into the Grab App, aiming to streamline cross-border transactions. The collaboration introduces a Web3 wallet and supports stablecoins like XSGD and XUSD, enhancing payment solutions for merchants in Asia.

Jack Dorsey's decentralized messaging app Bitchat reached No. 2 on Jamaican app stores during Hurricane Melissa, according to data from October 2025. The app supports offline communication via Bluetooth mesh networks, enabling connectivity when internet services fail. This functionality proved vital as the storm disrupted power and internet infrastructure across the island.

A beginner-friendly guide outlines six key concepts crucial for securely interacting with smart contracts. Understanding blockchain, gas fees, wallet addresses, private keys, oracles, and audits can help users avoid costly errors and scams.

Sequans transferred 970 Bitcoin, worth approximately $111 million, to Coinbase, marking its first major outbound transaction since launching its Bitcoin treasury strategy. The company still holds 2,264 BTC, valued at around $255 million, despite a 27% stock decline since the initiative began. Speculation persists over whether the move indicates a partial sale or a custody reorganization. The transfer occurred as Coinbase reported strong Q3 earnings driven by institutional adoption.

Visa plans to add support for four new stablecoins on four distinct blockchains, expanding its digital asset infrastructure. The move aims to broaden global payment capabilities and allow banks to mint and burn stablecoins via its tokenized platform.

TeraWulf Inc. has formed a joint venture with Fluidstack Ltd. to develop a 168-megawatt AI data center in Abernathy, Texas, securing $9.5 billion in contracted revenue. The project marks TeraWulf's strategic pivot from Bitcoin mining to high-performance computing infrastructure. On October 29, 2025, the announcement triggered a stock surge of over 20%.

Dmitry Tokarev, founder of Copper Technologies, launched Bron Labs, a self-custodial wallet platform using guardian approval for recovery. The London-based startup raised $15 million from investors including LocalGlobe, Fasanara Digital, and GSR.

Bitget Wallet has integrated HyperEVM, allowing users to conduct cross-chain transfers and interact with DeFi applications on the Hyperliquid network. The wallet plans to introduce perpetual trading features in the coming weeks, according to its announcement.

MetaMask introduced multi-chain account support on October 28, 2025, enabling unified management of assets across Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin networks. The upgrade improves asset loading speeds by 30 times, streamlining cross-chain interactions for users.