# Trenches Today — October 28, 2026

Canonical edition: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-28
Published: 2026-10-28T05:04:59.718Z
Updated: 2026-10-28T05:04:59.718Z
Edition: 20261028
Revision: 1
Content hash: a58f7c63098a756d2b596d8ce88df06d34af19416ebc856cee6e70f621852351

> The CFTC and the NBA signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at protecting market and sports integrity.

## Lead story: CFTC and NBA Sign MOU to Protect Market and Sports Integrity

The CFTC and the NBA signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at protecting market and sports integrity.

- CFTC and NBA signed an MOU to protect market and sports integrity.

Original source: [cftc](https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9314-26)

## Complete edition

### DeFi & Stablecoins

#### Aviva Investors Launches Tokenized Share Class on XRP Ledger

Topic: DeFi & Stablecoins · Signal: rails

Aviva Investors has launched a tokenized share class of its $29 billion Sterling Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-28#story-story_2590d90a8400d417ca89
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-10-26-aviva-investors-ripple-tokenized-share-class-sterling-fund-xrp-ledger-431712)

#### Ripple and BNY Explore XRP Ledger Invoice Settlement

Topic: DeFi & Stablecoins · Signal: rails

BNY added XRP and RLUSD to its custody platform while Ripple tests invoice settlement on the XRP Ledger.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-28#story-story_30a19c6711edec990220
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-10-27-ripple-bny-explore-using-xrp-ledger-finance-approved-invoices-431891)

### Markets & Macro

#### Bitcoin ETFs Snap Two-Week Losing Streak With $301M Inflows

Topic: Markets & Macro · Signal: rails

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $301 million in net inflows for the week, snapping a two-week losing streak despite late-week selling.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-28#story-story_e259dbe4351533fa607f
Original source: [decrypt](https://decrypt.co/381777/bitcoin-etfs-snap-two-week-losing-streak-despite-late-week-slide)

#### Galaxy Highlights Bitcoin Accumulation Opportunity

Topic: Markets & Macro · Signal: rails

Galaxy points to improving price trends, resilient ETF demand, and rising U.S. debt as key factors supporting bitcoin's recovery.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-28#story-story_1f5ee41810fe92349d3e
Original source: [coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/10/27/now-is-the-time-to-accumulate-bitcoin-galaxy-says)

### Industry & Other

#### Janus Henderson and Centrifuge Bring Nasdaq-100 Onchain

Topic: Industry & Other · Signal: rails

Janus Henderson and Centrifuge launched a licensed fund bringing Nasdaq-100 exposure onchain via Stellar.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-28#story-story_764ac4853e491e255e56
Original source: [coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/10/27/nasdaq-100-comes-onchain-as-janus-henderson-and-centrifuge-launch-first-licensed-fund)

#### Robinhood Q3 Revenue Rises as Crypto Activity Expands

Topic: Industry & Other · Signal: rails

Robinhood reported Q3 revenue of $1.42 billion with growing crypto revenue despite missing earnings per share forecasts.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-28#story-story_c55c9e8f557b193cdc8e
Original source: [decrypt](https://decrypt.co/382004/robinhood-misses-q3-earnings-crypto-prediction-markets)

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