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- Astar (ASTR) surged 1.95% in Q3 2025 due to cross-chain integrations and institutional adoption, highlighting blockchain interoperability's role in DeFi growth. - Strategic partnerships with Animoca Brands and Sony are bridging Web2/Web3 ecosystems, while Chainlink CCIP enables $12T+ in secure cross-chain transactions. - Astar 2.0's zkEVM and 150,000 TPS scalability, plus 20% wallet growth and $3.16M whale accumulation, signal strong institutional confidence despite 30-day 24.9% volatility. - TVL reached

- JPMorgan launches JPM Coin, a blockchain-based deposit token for institutional clients, enabling instant settlements via Coinbase's Base network. - The yield-bearing token represents USD deposits, offering faster transactions than stablecoins and expanding to euros and other blockchains. - JPMorgan bridges TradFi and DeFi by leveraging public blockchain infrastructure, aligning with industry trends toward faster, lower-cost payment systems . - The bank increased BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings by 64% in Q

- Maestro launches Mezzamine, a BTC yield platform connecting institutional investors with miners to address $2 trillion in idle Bitcoin and mining capital shortages. - The platform uses on-chain secured credit facilities, offering miners liquidity backed by hashrate and energy assets while providing investors with decentralized yield opportunities. - By channeling institutional BTC into mining, Mezzamine aims to decentralize operations, enhance network security, and reduce hashpower concentration. - Over

- Brazil's central bank mandates $7M+ capital reserves for crypto firms, classifying stablecoin trades as FX operations under new 2026 rules. - VASPs must obtain BCB licenses by November 2026, with capital requirements varying from $2M to $7M based on business type. - Stablecoin transactions now require FX-style documentation, while self-custody wallet transfers face enhanced AML tracking and owner verification. - Critics warn of privacy risks and "total surveillance," but officials highlight consumer prot