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VanEck's Solana ETN in Europe now offers staking rewards, providing passive income for investors in the EU. The ETN will reinvest Solana rewards daily, increasing the amount of SOL each share represents, with a 25% fee on the rewards for investors.

A cryptocurrency-themed cafe in Brisbane, Australia, called Crypto Coffee, serves a unique breakfast item: Shiba Inu Toast for $6. The Shiba Toast consists of two slices of sourdough with butter and condiments, alongside other crypto-inspired menu items like the BNB Brekkie Burger and Doge BLT.

The Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) may invest directly in cryptocurrencies once the industry achieves legal stability, according to president Park Il-young. KIC invested KRW 4.2 billion (about $3 million) in MicroStrategy as a strategic diversification move.

South African bank Capitec has blocked electronic funds transfers and real-time payments to cryptocurrency exchanges, citing fraud protection. The bank allows payments to exchanges via its Capitec Pay platform, which it describes as a "secure alternative."

Brazil is advocating for BRICS nations to use national currencies in trade, aiming to reduce reliance on the US dollar, with discussions already underway among finance ministers. Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador has dropped to a critical low, with only 7.5% of citizens using it for transactions.

The SEC has approved 11 Bitcoin ETFs to trade options on the NYSE, expanding market access for crypto investments. Major funds like Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF are among those allowed to offer options, enhancing institutional interest.

Bitcoin hash rate reaches 791.62 million TH/s, marking a 74% increase year-over-year. Projected to increase by at least 4.17% to 95.88 trillion on October 22, nearing record levels. Top U.S.-listed miners control nearly 29% of the global hash rate, benefiting from efficiency and funding advantages.