Latvia targets tokenization rules in 2027 with commercial property in focus

Economics Minister Viktors Valainis says rules could arrive in the first half of next year, but an overdue assessment remains unfinished and no sovereign-bond issuance was identified.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/10/25/latvia-targets-tokenization-rules-in-2027-with-commercial-property-in-focus

UK banks face 10,000 complaints in 3 months over crypto restrictions

The U.K. claims to aspire to become a global cryptocurrency hub, an ambition that would appear to be at odds with the attitude to crypto purchases of its major banks.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/10/22/uk-banks-face-10-000-complaints-in-3-months-over-crypto-restrictions

Bitcoin’s wealthy holders turning to loans and yield as investment habits mature: Xapo CEO

Borrowing against bitcoin and earning income to build their BTC holdings are becoming priorities for long-term investors, Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca told CoinDesk.

source https://www.coindesk.com/

U.S. Clarity Act failure gives Asia and Middle East a competitive edge, says Apex Group CEO

Apex Group CEO Peter Hughes warned that the failure of the U.S. Clarity Act will drive digital asset businesses toward faster-moving jurisdictions in Asia and the Middle East.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/10/24/u-s-clarity-act-failure-gives-asia-and-middle-east-a-competitive-edge-says-apex-group-ceo

Franklin Templeton adds $150 million in fund shares to XRP Ledger, all in one wallet

Two subscriptions on Thursday nearly quadrupled the fund’s tokens on the network. The receiving wallet shares its authorized signers with the issuer.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/10/24/franklin-templeton-adds-usd150-million-in-fund-shares-to-xrp-ledger-all-in-one-wallet

Cardano holders are being asked to bet $5 million on copper hitting a new record

Toto Finance wants 22 million ADA from Cardano’s treasury to buy tokenized copper, and the metal would have to trade well above its all-time high for holders to get their money back.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/10/23/cardano-holders-are-being-asked-to-bet-usd5-million-on-copper-hitting-a-new-record

Bitcoin, gold trim early losses as yen gives up gains. Oil stays near $100

Bitcoin and gold pared early losses as the yen gave up gains and Asian stocks rebounded, though oil near $100 keeps inflation risks in focus.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/10/23/bitcoin-gold-trim-early-losses-as-yen-gives-up-gains-oil-stays-near-usd100