### Babylon Labs Builds VaultBTC System for Trustless Bitcoin Lending on Ethereum

- The VaultBTC prototype shows $14 liquidity while removing centralized custodians. - System use depends on semi-trusted liquidators and external oracles. On October 16, 2025, Cointelegraph reported that Babylon Labs announced a proof-of-concept for a new system allowing native Bitcoin to be us

Charles Schwab Assets Surge 48% as Retail Trading Soars

- Charles Schwab’s Q3 earnings surpassed analyst predictions with $134.4 billion in new assets. - Retail trading activity drove a 48% year-over-year asset growth alongside over 1 million new brokerage accounts. On October 16, 2025, Cryptopolitan reported that Charles Schwab exceeded third-quart

BNB Hits $1.3K as Binance, Coinbase Clash Over Listings

- Binance and Coinbase face off over listing practices and project transparency. - Public debate fuels market movement, with BNB tokens hitting new highs. On October 16, 2025, CoinDesk reported intense discussions between the founders of Binance and Coinbase on cryptocurrency listing methods an