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Payward Hyperliquid perps Set for First CFTC-Regulated HIP-3 Deployment Through Bitnomial

Hyperliquid confirmed on October 26, 2026 that Payward subsidiary Bitnomial will become the first CFTC-regulated deployer of HIP-3 permissioned perpetual futures markets.

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  1. Ripple Treasury Updates Deliver Always-On Corporate Treasury with GSmart AI at Swell 2026

    Ripple announced new always-on capabilities for its corporate treasury platform on October 26 at Swell 2026 in New York, including AI-driven automation and continuous returns on digital assets.

  2. Canada stablecoin rules enter 60-day consultation requiring 1:1 reserves and fee caps

    Canada opened a 60-day public consultation on October 24, 2026, on draft stablecoin regulations that mandate 1:1 high-quality liquid asset reserves and cap redemption fees at 1 percent for non-bank issuers.

  3. Binance Brazil License Application Filed with Banco Central do Brasil

    Binance submitted its virtual asset service provider application to Brazil's central bank on October 23, 2026, ahead of the October 30 deadline.

  4. Chainlink CustodySync Launches with Anchorage Digital for Institutional DeFi Lending

    Chainlink launched CustodySync on October 26, 2026, allowing qualified custodians to connect clients to DeFi lending while keeping assets in regulated custody. Anchorage Digital is the first to adopt the service.

  5. Ripple National Trust Bank Gains Final OCC Approval as Federal Charter

    The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted final approval on October 26, 2026, for Ripple to establish Ripple National Trust Bank as a federally chartered national trust institution.

  6. HSBC RedCoin Launch Brings First Bank-Issued HKD Stablecoin to PayMe Users

    HSBC RedCoin, Hong Kong’s first bank-issued retail HKD stablecoin, went live on PayMe on 23 October 2026 for over 3.3 million users.

  7. OKX Card US Launch Brings Mastercard Stablecoin Spending to American Users

    OKX announced the upcoming OKX Card virtual Mastercard for US users on October 21-23, 2026, enabling direct stablecoin spending at any merchant that accepts Mastercard.

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