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Luxembourg sovereign wealth fund invests 1% in Bitcoin ETFs
Luxembourg's sovereign wealth fund allocated 1% of its portfolio, about $9 million, into Bitcoin ETFs following a new investment policy.
Bitcoin Slips Below Key Support as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Powell Speech
Bitcoin fell below a key support level as the US dollar strengthened ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Powell's speech.
Citi invests in stablecoin firm BVNK as banks deepen push into onchain settlement
Citi Ventures invested in stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK amid growing bank interest in tokenized dollar settlement.
Prediction Markets Rise: Kalshi, Polymarket Test Future of Finance
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are attracting institutional capital while navigating regulatory uncertainty regarding their status as financial tools versus speculation.
BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF surpasses 800,000 BTC in assets under management after $4 billion inflow streak
BlackRock's IBIT spot bitcoin ETF crossed 800,000 BTC in assets under management following a significant inflow streak.
Zcash (ZEC) Price Chart Screams a Bull Trap With 30% Crash Risk
Zcash price action suggests a bull trap is forming, supported by weakening institutional money, high retail leverage, and bearish technical divergence, indicating a potential 30% crash risk.
Softbank-backed PayPay Acquires Binance Japan Stake
PayPay, backed by Softbank, acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan to integrate crypto services and bolster regulatory compliance ahead of its potential US IPO.
NEAR Intents Activity Spikes as Zcash’s Zashi Wallet Taps It for Private Swaps
NEAR Intents activity surged, driven by Zcash's Zashi wallet integrating it for private asset swaps and payments.
Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin’s 4-Year Cycle Is Dead, Long Live Liquidity
Arthur Hayes argues that Bitcoin's traditional 4-year cycle is obsolete, replaced by global monetary policy and liquidity conditions, especially from the US and China.
Luxembourg Claims Bragging Rights as First Eurozone Nation to Invest in Bitcoin
Luxembourg's sovereign wealth fund invested 1% of its holdings into Bitcoin ETFs, making it the first Eurozone nation to do so.
UK Lifts Retail Ban on Crypto ETNs, Paving Way for Investments From Pensions, ISAs
The UK's FCA lifted the retail ban on crypto ETNs, allowing individual investors access through regulated products like ISAs and pensions.
Tom Lee’s BitMine Targeted in Short-Seller Report
Kerrisdale Capital released a short-seller report targeting BitMine (BMNR), alleging its premium model is failing due to share dilution and fading crypto enthusiasm.
SoftBank’s PayPay acquires 40% stake in Binance Japan
SoftBank's PayPay acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan, forming an equity-method affiliate relationship.
Bitcoin has 100 days to go ‘parabolic’ or end its bull market: Analysis
Bitcoin's next major move, potentially parabolic or a market end, hinges on a Bollinger Bands breakout within the next 100 days.
Citi invests in stablecoin firm BVNK as Wall Street deepens crypto push
Citi Ventures invested in stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK, signaling Wall Street's increasing commitment to digital assets and blockchain technology.
Another Binance Ecosystem Token Explodes 1,300% Amid BNB Frenzy
ChainOpera AI (COAI), a decentralized AI platform on the BNB Chain, surged over 1,300% due to ecosystem momentum and exchange listings.
SoftBank’s PayPay Buys 40% Stake in Binance Japan to Fuse Crypto With Cashless Payments
PayPay, a SoftBank company, acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan to integrate cryptocurrency access with its massive cashless payment network.
Solana’s Hidden Bullish Signal Returns — Could a New All-Time High Be Imminent?
A hidden bullish divergence on Solana's chart, coupled with healthy on-chain metrics, suggests SOL could rally toward a new all-time high near $293.
Block Street Raises $11.5M to Build ‘Execution Layer for On-Chain Stocks’
Crypto infrastructure startup Block Street raised $11.5 million to develop an execution layer for trading tokenized stocks quickly and reliably.
Bitcoin Slides From $126,000 Peak as Market Eyes Whether Uptober Rally Can Last
Bitcoin dipped after hitting a $126,000 peak, with market focus on whether the 'Uptober' rally's sustainability can withstand rising leverage risks.
Ex-Revolut Team Offers Leveraged Bitcoin Strategy to Build Retail Crypto Wealth
Former Revolut executives launched Neverless, offering a leveraged Bitcoin plan to help retail investors accelerate BTC accumulation.
Crypto ETFs Are About to Get a Major Upgrade — Here’s What’s Driving It
Major crypto fund providers are integrating staking rewards into ETFs and ETPs, driven by recent favorable SEC guidance.
Crypto-Focused AMINA Bank of Switzerland Offers Regulated Staking of Polygon Token
AMINA Bank of Switzerland is the first bank globally to offer institutional clients regulated staking for the Polygon (POL) token.
Zoomex Partners With MoneyGram Haas F1 to Launch “Zoomex Lap” Trading Event With a $400K Prize Pool
Zoomex partnered with the Haas F1 Team to launch the three-month "Zoomex Lap" trading event with a $400,000 prize pool.
Binance Japan receives 40% investment from SoftBank-backed PayPay
PayPay, backed by SoftBank, has acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan to integrate digital payments with blockchain technology.
Citi invests in stablecoin firm BVNK, its valuation now exceeds $750M
Citi Ventures invested in stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, raising its valuation past $750 million.
Ethereum Foundation Expands Privacy Push With Dedicated Research Cluster
The Ethereum Foundation formalized its privacy research into a dedicated cluster covering payments, identity, and enterprise use cases.
Bitcoin Crash Off the Table as Four-Year Cycle is Dead: Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes believes the traditional four-year Bitcoin halving cycle is obsolete due to expected sustained monetary easing, suggesting a crash is unlikely.
PayPay acquires 40% stake in Binance Japan to bridge crypto and digital payments
PayPay acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan to integrate its payment network with Binance's blockchain technology.
Ethereum Foundation creates Privacy Cluster team to strengthen onchain privacy
The Ethereum Foundation established the Privacy Cluster team to make privacy a core feature of Ethereum.
UK to appoint ‘digital markets champion’ to lead tokenization efforts: report
The UK government will appoint a 'digital markets champion' to spearhead blockchain-based wholesale market modernization and tokenization efforts.
Uganda launches CBDC pilot as Kenya’s crypto bill passes final hurdle
Uganda has started a CBDC pilot alongside a $5.5 billion asset tokenization effort, while Kenya's crypto regulation bill nears enactment.
Bitwise ‘not playing’ as it proposes low fee for its Solana ETF
Bitwise proposed a low 0.20% management fee for its amended Solana ETF application, which now includes staking.
Hotlink’s $4M DeFi Play: Why the Japanese Firm Chose USDe Over USDC
Hotlink Group is investing $4 million in DeFi using USDe, prioritizing its high yield over the regulatory familiarity of USDC.
Bitcoiners are in profit, but beware of short-term fragility: Glassnode
Despite 97% of Bitcoin supply being profitable, Glassnode warns of short-term fragility due to rising leverage and crowded call positioning.
Coinbase integrates DEX trading within its exchange for US users on Base network
Coinbase launched DEX trading for most U.S. users on its app, enabling non-custodial swaps on the Base network.
XRP Rejected at $2.93, Tests $2.85 Support After Failed Breakout
XRP failed to sustain a breakout above $2.90, facing profit-taking that pushed the price back to test the $2.85 support level.
BitMine stocks trade choppy after Kerrisdale short seller report
BitMine shares traded choppily, ultimately closing slightly up after Kerrisdale Capital issued a short seller report criticizing its strategy.
DOGE Rejected at $0.26, Slides 2% as Profit-Taking Hits
Dogecoin fell 2% from its $0.26 high due to institutional profit-taking, though large holders continue accumulating tokens.
Polymarket Could Host the Biggest Crypto Airdrop Ever: Here’s Why
Polymarket is hinting at a potentially record-breaking POLY token airdrop, fueled by its large user base and recent $9 billion valuation.
Gemini Expands Operations in Australia with AUSTRAC Registration
Gemini has expanded its operations in Australia after securing registration with the nation's anti-money laundering regulator, AUSTRAC.
Wanchain (WAN) Drops 34% Following Binance’s Monitoring Tag Inclusion
Wanchain (WAN) dropped 34% after Binance added it to its Monitoring Tag list, signaling potential future delisting.
Square Launches 0% Fee Bitcoin Payments Program
Square, a Block Inc. unit, launched a Bitcoin payments platform for US merchants offering zero fees for the first year.
Here’s the real reason the 4-year cycle is dead: Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes argues the four-year Bitcoin cycle is dead because price movements are driven by USD and yuan supply, not arbitrary halving schedules.
Decentralization and Adoption: The Next Phase of Web3 Growth
Web3 growth hinges on achieving true decentralization and overcoming human barriers to mainstream adoption through user-friendly design and education.
BNB mindshare spikes 251% in a week, as markets eye low-cost chains
BNB's public attention surged 251% in a week, driven by a shift towards low-cost chains and a thriving memecoin market.
Midnight Redefines Blockchain Privacy With Zero-Knowledge and Rational Design
Midnight Network introduces "rational privacy" using zero-knowledge proofs for selective data disclosure, separating ownership (NIGHT) from utility (DUST) tokens.
Bitcoin set for ‘dramatic’ surge if it doesn’t top soon: Peter Brandt
Veteran trader Peter Brandt suggests Bitcoin could see a dramatic surge if it avoids peaking immediately, based on historical cycle patterns.
SOL’s next stop could be $300: 3 forces shaping Solana’s next major rally
Solana's price may reach $300, driven by strong network activity, institutional inflows into ETPs, and positive macroeconomic signals.
Bitcoin looks far from overbought as ‘stars are aligned’ for ETF surge
Analysts suggest Bitcoin is not overbought despite a new high, while Bitwise predicts record Q4 ETF inflows.
UK lifts ban on crypto exchange-traded notes as ‘market has evolved’
The UK's FCA has lifted its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes for retail investors, citing market maturation.
Wallets, Super Apps, and the Next Billion: Insights from SimpleSwap’s Token2049 Side Event
Industry leaders discussed how digital wallets will evolve to sustain revenue, balance UX and security, and onboard the next billion users.
Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Climbs Through the Fog as Analysts Split on What’s Driving It
Bitcoin trades above $123,000, supported by ETF inflows, but analysts disagree on whether high leverage or macro rotation is the primary driver.
Gemini Expands Operations in Australia Amid Regulatory Evolution
Gemini launched a local entity in Australia to capitalize on growing crypto adoption and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.
US Government Shutdown Hits IRS: What Does It Mean For Crypto Tax Services?
The IRS shutdown is furloughing nearly half its staff, impacting crypto tax services via reduced support and delayed guidance.
Lista DAO Jumps 20% Despite Brief Outage as BNB Ecosystem Rallies
Lista DAO's token surged 20% amid a BNB ecosystem rally, retaining gains despite a brief security-related platform outage.
OranjeBTC Lists in Brazil, Becomes LATAM’s Top Bitcoin Treasury
Brazilian firm OranjeBTC, holding 3,675 Bitcoin, listed on the B3 exchange, becoming Latin America's largest listed Bitcoin treasury.
Gemini launches Australian operations after Nasdaq debut
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has launched its regulated digital asset trading services in Australia following its recent Nasdaq listing.
Ethereum’s $11B staking withdrawal delays ignite concerns over systemic vulnerabilities
Delays in Ethereum validator withdrawals, totaling over $11 billion in staked ETH, are raising concerns about systemic risks in DeFi markets.
DeFi Development Corp. partners with Superteam Japan to launch first Solana treasury project
DeFi Development Corp. and Superteam Japan launched DFDV JP, Japan's first Solana treasury project.
Canary Trump Coin ETF listed on DTCC
The Canary Trump Coin ETF, featuring a Solana-based meme coin themed around Donald Trump, is now listed on the DTCC.
Why is Bitcoin recovering? Everything that happened in crypto today
Bitcoin recovered, driven by strong ETF inflows, gold's rally, and softer Federal Reserve guidance signaling potential rate cuts.
Ethereum Traders Hit Pause as $5,000 Dream Fades for Now
Ethereum is trading flat around $4,700 as waning market momentum and falling volatility keep prices range-bound.
Jupiter, Ethena Labs roll out new Solana-based stablecoin
Jupiter and Ethena Labs are launching JupUSD, a new Solana-based stablecoin, scheduled for mid-Q4 2025.
Discord Reportedly Faces Extortion After 2.1 Million of User ID Photos Stolen
Discord suffered a data breach via its support system, exposing 2.1 million users' ID photos and personal data, leading to extortion threats.
From index to inflows: how S&P’s ‘Digital 50’ could reshape XRP access
S&P's new Digital 50 Index, tracking crypto and linked equities, could boost XRP access and trigger forced buying if XRP is included.
Bitwise ‘not playing around,’ sets 0.20% fee for its Solana staking ETF
Bitwise has set a 0.20% management fee for its proposed Solana staking ETF, matching current Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF fee levels.
Gemini expands in Australia with wait-and-see approach to pending crypto rules
Gemini has launched a locally registered entity in Australia to expand services while adopting a cautious stance on pending crypto regulations.
MetaMask to let users bet on politics, sports via Polymarket
MetaMask is integrating Polymarket to allow users to bet on real-world events directly within the wallet.
Stellar (XLM) Eyes $3.95 Bull Target as Analysts Highlight Long-Term Breakout Structure
Analysts project Stellar (XLM) could reach $3.95 by 2027, provided it maintains key long-term support structures.