News Preview:
- The Bitcoin priority protocol Portal to Bitcoin will launch its mainnet on October 13.
- CME Group plans to launch Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP) futures options on October 13.
- The second phase airdrop of Aster will open on October 14.
- Morgan Stanley will lift the qualification restrictions for wealth clients holding crypto funds starting October 15.
- The SEC will postpone its decision on Bitwise and 21Shares' Solana ETF proposal to October 16.
- The SEC must make a decision on Grayscale's XRP ETF by October 18.
October 13
Exchanges:
CME Group plans to launch SOL and XRP futures options on October 13
CME Group plans to launch Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP) futures options on October 13, pending regulatory review. CME stated on Wednesday that the new contracts will cover standard options and micro options for SOL and XRP futures, with expiration dates categorized as daily, monthly, and quarterly. The new options aim to provide institutional investors and active traders with greater flexibility in managing their risk exposure to these two cryptocurrencies. Giovanni Vicioso, CME's global cryptocurrency product head, stated that the decision to launch options is due to the "significant growth and increasing liquidity" of SOL and XRP futures.
Bithumb and other South Korean DAXA members are expected to delist SLF tokens on October 13
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced that members of the Digital Asset Exchange Association (DAXA) plan to terminate trading support for Self Chain (SLF), with Bithumb expected to end trading support for SLF on October 13 and withdrawal support on November 13.
Project Updates:
Portal to Bitcoin announces its mainnet launch date as October 13
The Bitcoin priority protocol Portal to Bitcoin announced on X platform that its mainnet launch date is set for October 13, 2025. Previously, in August, it was reported that Portal to Bitcoin secured $50 million in new funding led by Paloma Investments, bringing the total funding for the project to $92 million.
Token Unlocking:
Cheelee (CHEEL) will unlock approximately 20.81 million tokens at 8:00 AM Beijing time on October 13, which is 3.04% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $22.4 million.
October 14
Exchanges:
Binance Alpha will list Yei Finance (CLO) and Enso (ENSO) on October 14
Binance Alpha will list Yei Finance (CLO) and Enso (ENSO) on October 14. Eligible users can visit the Alpha event page to claim airdrops using Binance Alpha points after trading opens. Further details will be announced later.
Binance Leverage will adjust the price index components of BNSOL and WBETH on October 14
Binance announced on October 6 that it will adjust the price sources for WBETH/ETH and BNSOL/SOL on its leverage platform starting at 4:00 PM (Beijing time) on October 14, changing from Binance spot prices to the exchange rates of Binance ETH staking and Solana staking to reduce decoupling risks. Additionally, Binance Leverage will adjust the component weights for BNSOL and WBETH: the weight of BNSOL will change from 30% based on spot prices to 100% based on Binance Solana staking exchange rates; the weight of WBETH will change from 20% based on spot prices to 100% based on Binance ETH staking exchange rates.
Coinbase plans to start testing a $5,000 limit for crypto debit card users on October 14
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced on X platform that the company will begin testing a $5,000 limit for all crypto debit card customers on October 14. They plan to deploy tiered trading limits of up to $10,000 (and possibly $100,000) for low-risk users by mid-next year.
Currently, the Coinbase crypto debit card has a limit of $2,500, and users have reported that this limit is insufficient. Brian Armstrong collected community feedback and made the above update.
Binance Futures will launch CLOUSDT perpetual contracts on October 14 at 7:30 PM
Binance Futures will launch CLOUSDT perpetual contracts on October 14 at 7:30 PM (UTC+8), with a maximum leverage of up to 50 times.
Bybit will delist DUCK U contracts on October 14 at 5:00 PM
Bybit announced that it will delist DUCKUSDT contracts on October 14 at 5:00 PM, and users are required to close their DUCKUSDT contracts and cancel any open orders as soon as possible.
Project Updates:
Aster's new second phase airdrop checker is now live, and the airdrop will open on October 14
Aster announced on X platform that the new Aster second phase airdrop query tool is now live. Users can still choose to claim the airdrop or receive a full refund of S2 transaction fees. Users can modify their choices at any time before the deadline. The schedule is as follows:
- Deadline for claiming option selection: October 13, 8:00 PM UTC+8;
- $ASTER airdrop claim opening time: October 14, 8:00 PM UTC+8;
- Transaction fee refunds: After the claim opens, please complete the refund by October 16, 7:59 AM UTC+8.
Multichain trading infrastructure LAB will hold a token generation event on October 14
Multichain trading infrastructure LAB announced that it will hold a token generation event (TGE) on October 14. The project has reportedly completed $5 million in funding, with participation from Selini Capital, Re7 Capital, Cypher Capital, RedBeard VC, Lemniscap, TVM Ventures, OKX Ventures, Mirana, KuCoin Ventures, Gate Ventures, GSR, Animoca Brands, Presto Labs, MEXC Ventures, Amber Group, and others.
The 0G Foundation announced on X platform that the second phase airdrop registration is officially open. For testnet contributors, there is no need for KYC, and as the 0G team reviews the appeals of testnet node operators and finalizes the on-chain activity airdrop data, the airdrop will be automatically distributed to their wallets. For community participants, the second phase allows users who failed to complete KYC registration in the first phase to register, and also allows users who were mistakenly omitted, selected Discord roles, or were active users of Kaito in the first phase to verify their eligibility. For users still encountering issues in this phase, a new appeal form will be released next week. Appeals will close on October 14 (Tuesday) at 12:00 PM UTC+0.
Monad: Airdrop claim portal will open on October 14
Layer1 blockchain Monad announced on X platform that the Monad airdrop claim portal will open on Tuesday, October 14.
222nd Ethereum ACDE meeting: Sepolia upgrade plan will take place on October 14
Christine Kim's summary of the 222nd Ethereum Execution Layer Core Developers Meeting (ACDE) indicates that regarding the Fusaka upgrade, developers have initiated a shadow fork of the Sepolia testnet in preparation for the Sepolia upgrade, which is still scheduled for October 14. The meeting focused on the follow-up upgrade proposal codenamed Glamsterdam, which is the next major network upgrade following Fusaka. For Glamsterdam, developers have outlined three key changes: 1. Block-level access lists (EIP 7928), with a multi-client testnet expected to launch next week; 2. Gas pricing reforms, including a storage tax mechanism (EIP 8032) aimed at curbing state growth through dynamic pricing; 3. A new opcode (EIP 7791) that supports converting Gas directly to ETH. Additionally, the meeting clarified that the proposal deadline for Glamsterdam will be one week after the mainnet date for Fusaka is determined. The Holesky testnet is confirmed to be deprecated by the end of this month.
October 15
Policy and Regulation:
Japan's newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, may introduce more "refined" regulatory policies to promote the development of the cryptocurrency economy, positioning Japan as a global hub for cryptocurrency companies. She was elected as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday and will become Japan's first female Prime Minister after taking office on October 15.
Experts suggest that under her leadership, Japan may be more open to experimental technologies like blockchain while maintaining strict regulations. The General Counsel of Brickken stated that her election could significantly impact the recognition and management of digital assets, as she supports "technological sovereignty." The government may actively promote the development of the digital economy, strengthening Japan's commitment to legal certainty in the cryptocurrency sector, drawing external attention. Additionally, Takaichi's government may clarify the classification of tokens by the Financial Services Agency, which currently categorizes tokens into payment tokens, securities, and utility tokens, each with different regulatory requirements.
Project Updates:
Morgan Stanley has informed its financial advisors that the company is expanding cryptocurrency investment channels to all clients and allowing such investments in any type of account, including retirement accounts. Starting October 15, financial advisors will be able to recommend cryptocurrency funds to any client. Previously, this option was limited to clients with a higher risk tolerance, assets of at least $1.5 million, and a desire to invest in cryptocurrencies within taxable brokerage accounts.
Insiders revealed that as Morgan Stanley removes the qualification requirements for cryptocurrency funds, the company will rely on automated monitoring processes to ensure clients do not overly concentrate their investments in this volatile asset class. The bank's Global Investment Committee recently released a model suggesting that the initial allocation for cryptocurrencies should be capped at 4% based on different goals, ranging from "wealth preservation" to "opportunistic growth." Insiders noted that currently, financial advisors are still limited to recommending Bitcoin funds from BlackRock and Fidelity, but Morgan Stanley is monitoring industry developments and considering adding other cryptocurrencies to these products. They added that clients can also request to invest in any listed cryptocurrency exchange-traded products.
BNB Chain Wallet browser extension will officially be discontinued on October 15
The BNB Chain Wallet (BEW) browser extension will officially be discontinued on October 15, 2025. This means that BEW will be removed from the extension store on that date. User funds remain secure. Existing users may still have access to BEW, but the risk is entirely their own. To ensure a smooth transition, BEW users should take the following actions: 1. Securely back up seed phrases/private keys; 2. Uninstall BEW after saving recovery information; 3. Choose a new wallet for future use; users who have already installed BEW may still have access.
Kinto has decided to close the project due to the theft of 577 ETH from the $K token on Arbitrum in July, coupled with increasing financing and debt pressures, and the team has not received salaries since July. All remaining assets (approximately $800,000) will be used to repay Phoenix lenders, with an expected recovery of 76% of the principal. The founder will personally donate $55,000, with victims eligible for up to $1,100 per address and able to participate in future recovery efforts through the CVR protocol. Kinto wallet and asset withdrawals will be open until September 30, with the ERA airdrop expected to be distributed on October 15.
Reservoir will stop NFT and API services on October 15, focusing on Relay Protocol in the future
Its NFT trading infrastructure and API services will officially terminate on October 15, 2025, with new account registrations already halted. Existing users can continue to use the services until the shutdown date. To assist with the migration, Reservoir has partnered with 0xSequence and Alchemy to provide alternatives and has made all code available for developers' reference. In the future, the team will focus on Relay Protocol to enhance cross-chain token and NFT trading experiences.
Plume will close RWA Bridge program applications on October 15
The RWAfi full-stack chain and ecosystem Plume has opened applications for the RWA Bridge program, with a deadline of October 15. The program aims to connect risk assets such as real estate, private credit, and bonds to the Plume network. Selected projects will receive allocations from the Plume incentive pool, technical and compliance support, ecosystem exposure, and financing.
Token Unlocking:
Connex (CONX) will unlock approximately 2.32 million tokens at 8:00 AM Beijing time on October 15, which is 3.00% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $32 million;
Starknet (STRK) will unlock approximately 127 million tokens at 8:00 AM Beijing time on October 15, which is 5.64% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $14.4 million;
Sei (SEI) will unlock approximately 55.56 million tokens at 8:00 PM Beijing time on October 15, which is 1.15% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $11.5 million;
October 16
Policy and Regulation:
The SEC will postpone the decision on Bitwise and 21Shares' Solana ETF proposal to October 16
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on whether to approve the Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal. In a submitted document, the SEC stated that the next deadline for the Bitwise Solana ETF and 21Shares Core Solana ETF is set for October 16. Both documents state: "The Commission believes that designating a longer period to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change is appropriate to provide the Commission with ample time to consider the proposed rule change and the issues raised therein."
As companies modified their filing documents last month to gain SEC approval, the SOL ETF proposal is making progress. Companies including Proshares, Grayscale, Canary, and 21Shares are all awaiting SEC approval.
Token Unlocking:
Arbitrum (ARB) will unlock approximately 9.265 million tokens at 9:00 PM Beijing time on October 16, which is 1.99% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $28.4 million;
October 17
Policy and Regulation:
The U.S. SEC's crypto task force will host a public roundtable on financial monitoring and privacy at its Washington headquarters on October 17. The meeting will invite experts in privacy protection technology, focusing on digital asset regulation and personal data security policies. Registration is required for in-person attendance, and the event will be live-streamed online. The SEC stated that understanding the development of privacy tools will help in formulating policies in the crypto space and promote the U.S.'s leadership in the fintech sector.
The U.S. Treasury is publicly soliciting innovative methods from financial institutions for detecting illegal activities involving digital assets under the GENIUS Act, including APIs, artificial intelligence, digital identity verification, and blockchain monitoring. The public is required to submit comments by October 17 (within 60 days), which will be used to assess the effectiveness, cost, privacy, and cybersecurity of the tools.
Exchanges:
DAXA will designate Label AI (LBL) and ClaySwap (KSP) as trading alert projects, new notifications expected on October 17
Bithumb announced that Label AI (LBL) and ClaySwap (KSP) have been designated as trading alert projects by members of the Digital Asset Exchange Association (DAXA) in South Korea. The alert is due to the issuer or operator of the virtual asset failing to disclose important information that could significantly impact its value. Additionally, after a comprehensive review of the actual progress of the virtual asset-related business, it was determined that there are numerous deficiencies. DAXA is expected to release notifications regarding the extension, cancellation, or termination of trading support in the third week of October (October 13 - 17).
Project Updates:
Galaxy Digital completed a private placement at $36 per share, issuing approximately 9 million new shares, with management (including CEO Mike Novogratz) selling about 3.8 million shares. The transaction is expected to be completed after approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange on October 17. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes and the next phase of construction at the Helios site in Dickens County, Texas, which is being transformed from a Bitcoin mining facility into a high-performance computing data center for CoreWeave. The first phase is expected to go live in the first half of 2026 and will support tens of thousands of high-end AI servers. Galaxy previously secured $1.4 billion in project financing and signed a 15-year lease with CoreWeave, with annual revenue expected to exceed $1 billion; this project could grow to become one of the largest data centers in the U.S.
Token Unlocking:
deBridge (DBR) will unlock approximately 605 million tokens at 8:00 AM Beijing time on October 17, which is 17.01% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $16.6 million;
October 18
Policy and Regulation:
Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett tweeted that Grayscale's XRP ETF (19b-4 submission) has officially been published in the Federal Register. This means that the U.S. SEC will now enter the review phase and must approve or reject it by October 18 or before.
Token Unlocking:
Fasttoken (FTN) will unlock approximately 20 million tokens at 8:00 AM Beijing time on October 18, which is 2.04% of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $40.2 million;
October 19
Project Updates:
The second season airdrop snapshot for the DeFi protocol Resolv was taken at 07:59 UTC on September 9. Points will be calculated retroactively, and users do not need to take any action. Claims opened on September 19 and will continue until October 19. Rewards will be distributed in the form of stRESOLV, a transferable staking token that can accumulate value and enhance throughout the ecosystem. The second season has ended, and the next season will automatically begin with updated terms. Duration: September 9, 2025, to December 9, 2025; allocation will account for 3% of the total token supply.
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