This week’s financial news highlights several major developments. Nordic bank Nordea has launched a synthetic Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP), providing easier access to crypto assets for investors while expanding institutional participation in the market. The firm partnered with CoinShares International Limited, building on EU regulations surrounding cryptocurrency. 16 billion dollars worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options will expire on October 31st, 2025, impacting short-term price movements as traders engage in hedging and gamma strategies. Despite a price drop of approximately 10% for Bitcoin in October, trading volume reached over $300 billion, indicating strong underlying interest and structural support. Finally, Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced eased regulations on crypto-asset exposure for banks starting November 1st, 2025 (or January 1st, 2026 for certain). This move removes a key barrier to institutional adoption and facilitates increased participation from banks, but raises new governance and risk management questions.