🟠 Bitcoin Breaks All Time Highs

Bitcoin soared to a record $126,000 this week, with a $2.4T market cap driven by a weakening US dollar, government shutdown, and inflation fears. Institutional ETF inflows hit $3.2B in this week, and long term holder accumulation signals a push toward $150,000-$200,000.

🇬🇧 UK Lifts Crypto ETN Ban

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four year ban on crypto exchange traded notes (ETNs), allowing retail access via regulated exchanges. This move could boost the UK crypto sector by 20%. From October 8, ETNs are permitted in pension schemes, with Stocks & Shares ISAs access starting April 2026.

⚖️ US Judge Dismisses Yuga Labs NFT Lawsuit

A US judge dismissed a lawsuit against Yuga Labs, finding that Bored Ape Yacht Club and other NFTs, do not meet the SEC’s Howey Test for securities. Judge Olguin ruled the NFTs are consumable collectibles, not investment contracts, lacking a “common enterprise” or explicit profit promises, setting a precedent for digital assets.

📈 DeFi TVL Hits New All Time Highs

DeFi total value locked (TVL) soared to a record $237B in Q3 2025, driven by institutional stablecoin inflows and RWA tokenization per DappRadar. However, daily active wallets fell 22.4% to 18.7M with SocialFi and AI DApps losing significant users.

🇨🇭 Swiss Bank Pioneers POL Staking

Amina Bank, a Swiss regulated crypto bank, became the first to offer staking for Polygon’s POL token, providing institutional clients up to 15% rewards. Partnering with the Polygon Foundation, Amina taps into Polygon’s $1.13B RWA tokenization market, as institutional interest in staking grows.