Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has reignited debate in the decentralized finance sector by encouraging developers to replicate his AI-assisted perpetual futures DEX prototype, Percolator. He announced the move on X on October 20, highlighting tensions between open innovation and intellectual property in DeFi.

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering regulatory changes that would let domestic banks hold Bitcoin and other unbacked crypto assets for investment. The move aligns with plans by the country's three largest banking groups to jointly issue yen-pegged stablecoins for corporate use.

Market maker GSR has submitted SEC filings for a new ETF focused on companies holding crypto assets on their balance sheets, plus four additional funds targeting Ethereum, staking opportunities, and multi-token exposure. The applications come amid evolving regulatory standards that may accelerate approvals for altcoin ETFs.