The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended its crypto tax rule feedback period, eliciting concerns from the crypto sector. In trade technology advancements, Vodafone's Digital Asset Broker (DAB) and Sumitomo are teaming up with Chainlink to streamline trade document exchanges, targeting global trade inefficiencies. Meanwhile, regulatory watchdog, the SEC, has imposed a $2.5 million fine on BlackRock Advisors for misrepresentations in its entertainment industry investments, stirring additional attention with its Bitcoin ETF listing on the DTCC platform. Bitfinex Securities marks a pivotal moment in capital raising, announcing its maiden tokenized bond, ALT2611, set to launch in November. Lastly, the financial industry is closely watching the trial of former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, who is slated to testify in his fraud case, with proceedings resuming at the end of October