Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin are teaming up to launch crypto-enabled cross-border payments in Brazil, promising faster and more efficient transactions. The service, aimed at institutional clients, will roll out by the end of 2024, starting with operations between Brazil and Portugal.

The IMF is urging El Salvador to rethink its Bitcoin policies, recommending stronger oversight and reduced public exposure to the digital asset. Despite steady GDP growth, the IMF remains cautious about the country's embrace of Bitcoin as legal tender, advocating for traditional financial frameworks.

An upcoming HBO documentary, "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," set to release Oct. 9, claims to reveal the true identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Directed by Cullen Hoback, the film makes a compelling case that is sure to spark debate.

Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager has stepped back from his role after a decade of leadership, taking personal leave since Sept. 25. Sari Granat, the company's president, is serving as interim CEO. The reason behind Gronager's leave remains undisclosed.

Robinhood is reportedly exploring a potential stablecoin launch, joining the likes of PayPal in the stablecoin market. However, a spokesperson clarified there are "no imminent plans" yet. Meanwhile, Revolut is also considering entering the stablecoin space.

South Korea's privacy watchdog has fined Worldcoin $829,000 for violating personal information laws, citing unauthorized iris scans and data transfers. Despite this setback, Worldcoin's WLD token surged 35% this week, rising from $1.60 to $2.16.

Bitcoin's rally hit a wall at $66K, dropping back to $64K overnight, dragging the total crypto market cap down by $60B to $2.37T. While BTC stumbles, XRP surged 4% to $0.65, with other alts like SUI & UNI showing gains. Is this a momentary dip or a sign of more to come?

Guggenheim Treasury Securities has issued its first Digital Commercial Paper (DCP) on Ethereum, marking another step in the tokenization of real-world assets. Issued via Amp.Fi Digital, this $20 million DCP highlights growing interest from traditional finance in blockchain-based assets.

Solana DePIN project Mawari Network has raised $10.8M in a strategic funding round led by Anfield Ltd, Borderless Capital, and 1kx, among others. Mawari focuses on scaling spatial computing, blending physical and digital worlds via AR, VR, and XR technologies.

Federal judges grilled the SEC over its refusal to clarify rules on crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum during a hearing with Coinbase. Judge Stephanos Bibas criticized the SEC for its vague stance, questioning why the agency won't apply the Howey Test to BTC and ETH.