Weekly Review: Key Developments in DeFi and Cryptocurrency

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

The DeFi and cryptocurrency world continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Here's an overview of the key news and trends from the past week.

Binance Becomes Licensed Crypto Broker-Dealer in Brazil

Binance has become the first crypto exchange to receive a broker-dealer license from Brazil's central bank. This significant milestone includes the acquisition of São Paulo-based platform Sim;paul and allows Binance to distribute securities and issue electronic money within Brazil's regulatory framework.

Morgan Stanley May Add Cryptocurrency Trading to E*TRADE

Morgan Stanley is exploring the possibility of adding cryptocurrency trading to the E*TRADE platform, potentially offering the service to its 5.2 million retail users. If implemented, this move would position E*TRADE as one of the largest traditional financial platforms entering the crypto market.

Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court Over Terra

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges related to the collapse of the Terra ecosystem. Extradited from Montenegro, Kwon was arrested in March 2023 with fake documents while attempting to board a private jet.

These events illustrate the dynamic development of the DeFi and cryptocurrency world, highlighting the importance of staying informed about the latest trends and changes in this industry.

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CZ Calls Out Elon Musk Amid Binance Hack

Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, publicly addressed Elon Musk after his mocking response to a significant hack affecting the exchange.

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RUNE Price Surges Amid Ongoing Investigations into Stolen Cryptocurrency

RUNE's price increased from a local low of 0.59 to approximately 0.67 as investigations into stolen cryptocurrency movements through decentralized platforms, including THORChain, intensified.

user avatarGustavo Mendoza

Trezor Issues Urgent Security Warning for Safe 5 Wallets

Trezor has issued a security warning to customers who purchased Safe 5 hardware wallets through the Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis since March 2026, advising them to transfer their cryptocurrency to a newly generated wallet due to a potential hidden cellular implant.

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MEXC Introduces Canton 0Fee Carnival for Traders

MEXC has launched the Canton 0Fee Carnival, enabling users to trade CC spot and futures pairs without fees from October 30 to November 30, 2026, and participate in a prize pool of 1 million.

user avatarMiguel Rodriguez

XRP Ledger Foundation Clarifies Proposal's Routine Nature

The XRP Ledger Foundation clarifies that proposed changes to the token approval process are routine improvements and unrelated to any security incidents.

user avatarLuis Flores

XRP Ledger Developers Propose Tighter Token Approval Controls

XRP Ledger developers propose amendments for stricter token approval controls to enhance protocol safeguards and ensure consistent application of approval requirements.

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