Crypto News Today:
Crypto market is showing mixed signals today with Bitcoin rebounding 2.39% to break past $114,000, while Ethereum also climbed above $4,200. Gains were seen in CeFi, Layer 1, Layer 2, and PayFi sectors, with tokens like Aster and Mantle posting strong moves. However, the AI and DeFi sectors slipped nearly 3% and 1% respectively, though select tokens such as KAITO and Lido DAO bucked the trend with double-digit and mid-single-digit gains.
But what else is happening in crypto news today? Follow our up-to-date live coverage below.
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EU Moves Toward Shock Stablecoin Ban, Threatening Major Issuers Like Circle and Paxos
The European Central Bank (ECB) has gained backing for a sweeping stablecoin ban across the European Union (EU), a move that could disrupt major issuers such as Circle and Paxos.
At the center of the debate are so-called multi-issuance stablecoins, tokens jointly issued in the EU and abroad, but treated as interchangeable.
The ECB is winning support for a ban on stablecoins issued jointly in the bloc and other jurisdictions https://t.co/CCJfcfO9Ko
— Bloomberg (@business) September 30, 2025
SEC Pushes Plan to Make Stocks Trade Like Crypto on Blockchain
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly developing a plan to enable stocks to trade like crypto on the blockchain, treating shares of companies like Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia as digital tokens similar to how cryptocurrencies operate.
🚨 THE SEC IS REVIEWING PROPOSALS FOR ALLOWING STOCKS TO TRADE ONCHAIN, WITH TRADING TO BEGIN QUICKLY
This comes after the NYSE, the world’s largest stock exchange, met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to discuss tokenized equities 👀 pic.twitter.com/BJPRo8MP5Z
— Crypto-Gucci.eth ᵍᵐ🦇🔊 (@CryptoGucci) September 30, 2025
Stripe Bridge Unveils Stablecoin Platform – Can Any Business Now Mint Its Own Token?
Payments giant Stripe is moving deeper into digital assets with the launch of Open Issuance, a new platform from its subsidiary Bridge that allows businesses to create and manage their own stablecoins.
🤝 @Stripe is in advanced discussions to acquire stablecoin-focused fintech firm Bridge, per sources close to the matter.#Stripe #Stablecoin #Bridgehttps://t.co/Jc5V6WWA2S
— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) October 17, 2024
TradFi Giant Deutsche Börse Taps Circle for Major European Stablecoin Push
Deutsche Börse Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Circle Internet Financial to integrate regulated stablecoins into European capital markets.
According to the announcement, the collaboration will focus on Circle’s USDC and EURC, connecting token-based payment networks with traditional financial infrastructure.
Circle 🤝 Deutsche Börse Group
We are collaborating with the international exchange organization and market infrastructure provider with plans to expand the use of USDC and EURC across European capital markets.
This initiative between a leading European market infrastructure… pic.twitter.com/tFKTdkFOFY
— Circle (@circle) September 30, 2025
Poland Passes Controversial Crypto Law, Industry Voices Warn of “Overregulation”
Poland has passed a new crypto law that has already triggered strong criticism from industry participants, with concerns that it could undermine the country’s competitiveness in digital assets.
The legislation, which is framed as an interpretation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, introduces stricter domestic measures that some argue go well beyond EU requirements.
🇵🇱 Poland’s crypto-asset market bill advances to the Senate, introducing licensing, fines up to 10M PLN, and potential prison terms. #cryptobill #Polandhttps://t.co/a8R1O4iGBc
— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) September 29, 2025
