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Crypto Market Sinks $125 Billion After Trump’s New China Tariff Threat – What’s Next?
The crypto market lost $125 billion after Trump threatened massive new tariffs on China, causing a sharp sell-off in risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Arbitrum Foundation hires its first head of investment strategy for ecosystem growth
The Arbitrum Foundation appointed Brendan Ma as its first Head of Investment Strategy to drive ecosystem growth via strategic investments.
Trader loses $21M on Hyperliquid after private key leak: How to stay protected
A trader lost $21 million on the Hyperliquid DEX due to a private key leak, highlighting DeFi security risks.
Canary Capital inches closer to SEC nod on XRP, SOL ETFs in latest changes as shutdown looms on
Canary Capital updated registration statements for its XRP and SOL ETFs, disclosing a 0.50% fee amid a looming government shutdown.
Experts Dismantle Standard Chartered’s $1 Trillion Stablecoin Warning for Emerging Markets
Experts debate Standard Chartered's warning that stablecoins could drain $1 trillion from emerging market banks, highlighting local stablecoins and structural evolution.
Crypto market sells off as Trump threatens more tariffs on China
The crypto market experienced a broad sell-off following President Trump's threat of massive new tariffs on Chinese imports.
Square Bitcoin a ‘big test’ of BTC’s future as payments network with $300 million profit upside, says Mizuho
Mizuho suggests Square's Bitcoin integration could yield $200-$300 million in gross profit by testing BTC as a payment method.
HBAR Tumbles 6% Amid Volume Surge as Wider Market Capitulates
Hedera Hashgraph's HBAR dropped 6% due to heavy institutional selling pressure coinciding with a massive volume surge.
Bitcoin Price Sinks to $118,000 Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions
The Bitcoin price dropped to the $118,000 range following President Trump's announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese goods.
Banks explore launching a stablecoin linked to G7 currencies
Several major banks are exploring a project to issue a stablecoin backed 1:1 by G7 fiat currencies.
On-Chain Investment Funds: Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts
Investors must be vigilant about on-chain investment funds, ensuring blockchain's promise delivers real cost savings and not just rebranded, expensive traditional products.
Officials probe Polymarket over suspicious trades predicting Nobel Peace Prize winner: reports
Norwegian officials are investigating potential information leaks following suspicious, profitable bets on Maria Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Bitcoin-Friendly Prediction Market Kalshi Raises $300 Million at $5 Billion Valuation, Expands Globally 
Prediction market Kalshi raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation and is expanding access to over 140 countries.
Bitget Launches Early Hunter Airdrop Featuring 币安人生 (BinanceLife) and PALU
Bitget launched Early Hunter Airdrop Phase 4, rewarding users who traded BinanceLife and PALU before their wider market debut.
Ethereum Foundation Launches Joint Initiative to Fund Tornado Cash Legal Defense
The Ethereum Foundation and Keyring Network launched an initiative using zkVerified vault fees to fund Tornado Cash developers' legal defense.
Cryptocurrency market sees $200M liquidation in 15 minutes
The crypto market experienced $200 million in liquidations within 15 minutes due to extreme volatility.
Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and other banking giants unite to explore reserve-backed digital money
Nine major international banks formed a consortium to explore issuing stable, reserve-backed digital money on public blockchains.
Trump Tariff Threat on China Sends Bitcoin Tumbling Below $119K
Bitcoin dropped below $119,000 after President Trump threatened massive tariff increases on Chinese goods.
Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and other big banks ‘jointly exploring’ a stablecoin
Major banks, including Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, are exploring a joint 1:1 reserve-backed digital money for public blockchains.
Why Kalshi’s $5B valuation puts Polymarket on notice
Kalshi's high valuation challenges Polymarket, which is re-entering the US market with institutional backing from ICE.
XRP’s Short-Term Outlook Turns Bleak with 3-Month Lows in Sight
XRP's price has dropped below $3, with technical indicators suggesting a potential decline toward a three-month low.
Ethereum Foundation and Keyring launch legal defense fund for Tornado Cash developers
The Ethereum Foundation and Keyring launched a joint initiative to fund the legal defense for Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev.
Morgan Stanley Opens Bitcoin And Crypto Fund Access to All Wealth Clients
Morgan Stanley is expanding crypto fund access to all wealth management clients, including retirement accounts, starting October 15.
Trump-Linked Firm Looks to Bitcoin Programmability to Build BTC Treasury, ETF Platform
Dominari Securities, linked to Trump's sons, is partnering with Hemi to develop a digital asset treasury and ETF platform utilizing Bitcoin programmability.
Trump proposes massive tariff increase on Chinese imports
President Trump proposed significantly increasing tariffs on Chinese imports amid escalating trade tensions.
Hyped Token Launches Fall Flat as TGE Loses Mojo Ahead of Airdrop Season
Recent token launches like CAMP, 2Z, and XPL have seen significant price drops post-TGE, raising concerns ahead of major airdrops.
Europe’s Bitcoin Moment: Luxembourg Takes the Lead as $HYPER Surges
Luxembourg became the first Eurozone nation to invest in Bitcoin via its sovereign wealth fund, highlighting the need for Layer-2 scaling solutions like $HYPER.
The Finance Issue: Letter From The Editor
This issue explores Bitcoin's integration into corporate treasuries and mainstream finance, marking its evolution from a niche asset to a central financial component.
Crypto safety 2025: 7 easy ways to avoid hacks and scams
Seven key habits, including using phishing-resistant 2FA and separating hot/cold wallets, can significantly reduce cryptocurrency theft risks in 2025.
Russia Acknowledges Crypto’s Popularity With Its Citizens as Central Bank Weighs Bank Involvement
Russia is moving to formally integrate crypto, acknowledging 20 million users while the Central Bank plans strict rules for bank involvement.
Abu Dhabi Airports partners with Al Hail Holding on crypto payment solutions
Abu Dhabi Airports and Al Hail Holding are partnering to develop stablecoin-based crypto payment solutions for travelers.
AI bubble? Bitcoin's high correlation to Nvidia sparks 80% crash warning
Bitcoin's correlation with Nvidia hit 0.75, fueling fears of an 80% crash similar to the dot-com bubble.
Max Keiser Says The 300-Year Fiat Experiment Is Over As Bitcoin Soars | US Crypto News
Max Keiser asserts the 300-year fiat experiment is ending as Bitcoin rallies amid US government shutdown.
Morgan Stanley Opens Crypto Access to All Clients Amid Wall Street Shift Toward Digital Assets: CNBC
Morgan Stanley is expanding crypto investment access to all its wealth management clients, removing previous net worth and risk tolerance restrictions.
Bank of Russia to Permit Limited Bitcoin and Crypto Operations for Domestic Banks
The Bank of Russia will allow domestic banks limited crypto operations under strict capital and AML regulations.
Morgan Stanley to open crypto access to all client accounts, including retirement plans: CNBC
Morgan Stanley will allow crypto fund access to all client accounts, including retirement plans, starting October 15.
Arcium-incubated privacy protocol Umbra receives $155 million in ICO commitments on MetaDAO
Umbra, an Arcium-incubated privacy protocol, secured $154.9 million in USDC commitments during its oversubscribed Initial Coin Offering on MetaDAO.
Prestige Wealth Raises $150M to Become Tether Gold Treasury Vehicle
Prestige Wealth secured $150 million to launch a digital asset treasury focused on Tether Gold (XAUT).
Aurelion Treasury launches Nasdaq’s first Tether Gold-backed fund
Aurelion Treasury, formerly Prestige Wealth, launched Nasdaq's first Tether Gold-backed corporate treasury with $150 million in funding.
UK lifts retail ban on crypto ETPs, unlocking access to a £800B market
The UK's FCA lifted its ban on retail trading of crypto ETPs, opening access to a potentially £800 billion market.
HBAR’s Buyer Streak Breaks: Is a Limited Bounce to $0.23 Still on the Table
HBAR's eight-week buyer dominance ended as exchange inflows reversed, but smart money suggests a limited bounce to $0.23 is possible.
BTCC Exchange Achieves Major 10M User Milestone with $1.15T Q3 Trading Volume as Platform Accelerates Global Growth
BTCC surpassed 10.16 million users and achieved $1.15 trillion in Q3 2025 trading volume, signaling significant global growth.
Bitcoin holders move 14,217 BTC from long-dormant wallets
Over 14,217 BTC were moved from wallets dormant for long periods, signaling renewed activity from veteran holders.
Major crypto betting platform Shuffle announces user data breach
Crypto betting platform Shuffle experienced a data breach via its third-party CRM provider, Fast Track, exposing most users' data.
It’s Solana’s turn to fill the corporate crypto war chest
Solana treasury companies are emerging as a new investment vehicle, mirroring Bitcoin and Ether adoption to offer crypto exposure via public markets.
Antalpha leads $150 million Aurelion financing to establish Tether Gold treasury
Antalpha led a $150 million financing round for Prestige Wealth (renamed Aurelion) to create the first Nasdaq-listed treasury backed entirely by Tether Gold (XAUT).
Morgan Stanley opens crypto investments to all clients
Morgan Stanley is expanding access to crypto investments, including retirement accounts, starting October 15.
$21M Crypto Theft on Hyperliquid Tied to Private Key Leak: PeckShield
A $21 million crypto theft on Hyperliquid was attributed to a private key compromise, according to security firm PeckShield.
Bitcoin Miners Emerge as Key AI Infrastructure Partners Amid Power Crunch: Bernstein
Bitcoin miners are becoming crucial AI infrastructure partners due to their existing power capacity and fast deployment capabilities amid a grid crunch.
Kalshi’s $300M raise values firm at $5B as it tops Polymarket in global market share
Kalshi raised over $300 million at a $5 billion valuation and now leads the global prediction market share.
Kalshi raises $300M to expand prediction markets to 140 countries
Prediction marketplace Kalshi secured over $300 million in a Series D funding round, boosting its valuation to $5 billion and enabling expansion to 140 countries.
Tokenization needs guardrails, not just innovation
Tokenization of real-world assets requires robust guardrails like verified identity and built-in compliance to foster trust and ensure sustainable adoption.
Kalshi Raises $300M at $5B Valuation, Expands Prediction Markets to 140 Countries: NYT
Kalshi secured over $300 million at a $5 billion valuation and is expanding its prediction markets to 140 countries.
Singapore Delays Basel Crypto Rules for Banks to 2027
Singapore's central bank delayed the implementation of Basel-style capital rules for bank crypto exposures until 2027 or later.
Bitcoin Price Bounce Meets Bearish MA Configuration, Risk-Off Hints From Key ETFs
Bitcoin's bounce faces resistance due to bearish short-term indicators and risk-off sentiment signaled by key ETFs.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Surges 11.9% as All Constituents Rise
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 1.1%, with all 20 assets trading higher, led by Litecoin's 11.9% surge.
How SWIFT’s blockchain could challenge Ripple’s grip on payments
SWIFT is developing a blockchain ledger to offer real-time payments, directly challenging Ripple's dominance in faster cross-border transactions.
Analysts Eye NEAR Intents as Catalyst for Long-Awaited Price Breakout
NEAR launched NEAR Intents for efficient multi-chain stablecoin swaps, which analysts see as a potential catalyst for a NEAR price breakout.
Metaplanet Pauses Share Sales to Fund Bitcoin Purchases
Metaplanet is suspending the exercise of stock acquisition rights to fund further Bitcoin purchases amid a stock price collapse.
Ethereum Slips Below $4,500: Will the Price Drop Further Before a Rally?
Ethereum fell below $4,500, prompting analysts to predict a potential dip to $4,200 or $4,000 before a significant rally towards $5,000 and beyond.
Kalshi raises $300M at $5B valuation: NYT
Regulated prediction market platform Kalshi secured $300 million in funding at a $5 billion valuation.
BNB Rally Faces Reality Check as Traders Bet on a Pullback
Despite a recent 20% rally, BNB shows signs of weakening momentum as technical indicators suggest traders are booking profits.
CZ’s Google account targeted by ‘government-backed’ hackers
Binance co-founder CZ's Google account was targeted by suspected state-backed hackers, likely North Korea's Lazarus Group, prompting security concerns.
Bitcoin drop to $118K likely, but futures reset means dip won’t last long
Bitcoin may dip to $118K-$120K, but a healthy futures market reset suggests any downturn will be short-lived.
Russia’s central bank to permit banks to engage in crypto operations under strict limits
Russia's central bank will allow banks to conduct limited crypto operations under strict regulatory and capital reserve requirements.
ZORA Surges 77% After Robinhood Listing: Can It Reclaim Its All-Time High?
ZORA's price surged 77% following its listing on Robinhood, reaching a six-week high amid high trading volume.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is getting close to $100B milestone
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) is rapidly approaching $100 billion in assets, achieving this milestone much faster than any previous fund.
Bitcoin Traders Tilt Bullish as Short Squeeze Looms While Chinese Memecoins Crash
Bitcoin shows bullish sentiment with a potential short squeeze looming, contrasting with a sharp crash in Chinese memecoins.
Gold buying boom mirrors Bitcoin’s momentum: Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank reports central banks are boosting gold reserves, drawing parallels between gold's current boom and Bitcoin's momentum.
Polymarket traders bet on government shutdown lasting through October
Traders on the Polymarket platform are increasingly betting the US government shutdown will extend past October.