Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing to revise guidelines to permit domestic banks to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies. The move aims to integrate digital assets into the traditional financial system with appropriate regulatory safeguards.

On October 20, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao announced that Binance Life from the BNB Chain ecosystem became the first Chinese ticker listed on Coinbase's Base App. The integration strengthens cross-chain collaboration between BNB and Base, expanding market reach and user adoption potential.

Two MIT-educated brothers spent months planning a 12-second exploit on Ethereum's MEV-Boost protocol to steal $25 million, a former employee testified. Travis Chen detailed how the scheme targeted sandwich bots using bait transactions and a blockchain vulnerability.

Undeads Games announced its flagship title, Undeads, will launch globally on Steam on December 15, 2025. The PvP/PvE zombie survival shooter enables players to earn cryptocurrency through gameplay. Web3 integration supports true digital ownership.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says cryptocurrency is not limited to the wealthy, as anyone can start investing with just a few dollars. He expects crypto use to expand significantly over the next decade, becoming part of everyday financial activities for many users.

Ethereum developer Federico Carrone has warned that venture capital firm Paradigm's increasing involvement poses a 'tail risk' to the network's ethos. He expressed concerns that corporate influence could shift priorities away from community-driven values.

China, the UK and the EU are implementing digital identity frameworks that link access to food, employment and public services to government-issued IDs. Critics warn these systems enable mass surveillance and erode personal freedom. The trend reflects a growing global shift toward digital authorization for basic societal functions. These measures, while promoted as tools for efficiency and security, risk embedding irreversible state oversight into daily life.

Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate for New York City mayor, announced on Sunday the creation of a Chief Innovation Officer position to lead tech-driven initiatives, including blockchain and crypto. The role aims to foster public-private collaboration, modernize regulations, and position New York as a global hub for digital finance.