Coinbase Acquires Crypto Fundraising Firm Echo for $375M

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2025. Oct. 21. 10:39

Coinbase Acquires Crypto Fundraising Firm Echo for $375M Echo's platform allows startups to raise funds directly from their communities, and will remain a standalone platform.

Bitcoin Battles Key Technical Levels as Uptober Momentum Fades

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2025. Oct. 21. 10:38

Bitcoin Battles Key Technical Levels as Uptober Momentum Fades BTC slips below $108,000 and trades between major moving averages, with crucial support and resistance levels now in focus.

Bitcoin Falls Below $108K Amid $320M Liquidations as Excess Leverage Gets Flushed Out

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2025. Oct. 21. 10:33

Bitcoin Falls Below $108K Amid $320M Liquidations as Excess Leverage Gets Flushed Out More than $320 million in liquidations hit as bitcoin slipped under $108,000 and total crypto market value fell 3.2%

Debt-Fueled AI Pivot Puts Bitcoin Miners to the Test

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2025. Oct. 21. 10:11

Debt-Fueled AI Pivot Puts Bitcoin Miners to the Test Record debt and convertible note issuances signal a strategic shift as miners chase growth beyond bitcoin, but execution risk and revenue generation now take center stage.

U.S. Crypto Coalition Warns Bank Data Fees Could Cut Off Stablecoins and Wallets

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2025. Oct. 21. 09:00

U.S. Crypto Coalition Warns Bank Data Fees Could Cut Off Stablecoins and Wallets Fintech and crypto groups are urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop banks charging for consumer data access, saying the move would undermine open banking and disconnect crypto wallets and stablecoins from the U.S. financial system.

British Columbia to Permanently Ban New Crypto Mining Projects From Grid

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2025. Oct. 21. 08:11

British Columbia to Permanently Ban New Crypto Mining Projects From Grid The ban is part of an effort to manage electricity demand and ensure industrial development is powered by clean electricity.

DOGE Consolidates Near Lows, but Watch $0.194 for Breakdown or Short-Cover Rally

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2025. Oct. 21. 07:00

DOGE Consolidates Near Lows, but Watch $0.194 for Breakdown or Short-Cover Rally Selling builds near $0.20 resistance after multiple failed breakout attempts, while macro stress keeps traders defensive across alt markets.

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Holds Steady as Market Resets After Leverage Flush

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2025. Oct. 21. 01:16

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Holds Steady as Market Resets After Leverage Flush Glassnode says last week’s selloff “cleared out excess without breaking structure,” while Enflux points to renewed institutional layering from Blockchain.com’s SPAC and Bitmine’s $800 million ETH buildout as signs of deeper market resilience.

Senate Republicans Call for Own Meeting With Crypto CEOs After Democrats' Sitdown

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2025. Oct. 21. 00:56

Senate Republicans Call for Own Meeting With Crypto CEOs After Democrats' Sitdown GOP lawmakers are scheduling a followup meeting with crypto CEOs after they meet this week with Senate Democrats on the market structure bill, sources say.

Bitcoin Bounce Stalls as XRP, Zcash Lead Gains; Arca Says Rally Not a Dead-Cat Bounce

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2025. Oct. 20. 21:05

Bitcoin Bounce Stalls as XRP, Zcash Lead Gains; Arca Says Rally Not a Dead-Cat Bounce The rebound in crypto prices won't be short-lived as key market metrics show signs of recovery, Arca analysts said in a Monday note.

Pantera-Backed Solana Company Brings Forward PIPE Unlock as Stock Price Plunges 60%

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2025. Oct. 20. 19:33

Pantera-Backed Solana Company Brings Forward PIPE Unlock as Stock Price Plunges 60% The firm said it is "ripping the band-aid off" by allowing early investors to sell shares ahead of schedule.

AAVE Bounces Over 10% in Strong Weekend Recovery Amid RWA Integration Plans

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2025. Oct. 20. 18:21

AAVE Bounces Over 10% in Strong Weekend Recovery Amid RWA Integration Plans Onchain capital allocator Grove shared plans to boost Ripple USD, USDC stablecoin liquidity on Aave's institutional lending arm Horizon for tokenized asset-backed borrowing.

Centralized Exchanges Are Still Criminals’ Favorite Crypto Money Laundering Tool

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2025. Oct. 20. 18:00

Centralized Exchanges Are Still Criminals’ Favorite Crypto Money Laundering Tool Focusing regulatory energy on mixers while letting exchanges remain the primary fiat gateways for illicit funds is like locking the windows while leaving the front door wide open, argues Dr. Jan Philipp Fritsche, managing director of Oak Security.

Crypto's Half-finished Legislative Agenda Teeters as CEOs Set Meeting With Democrats

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2025. Oct. 20. 17:57

Crypto's Half-finished Legislative Agenda Teeters as CEOs Set Meeting With Democrats Some of the top digital assets execs are heading to a meeting this week with U.S. Senate Democrats to see about getting the market structure bill moving.

Monad’s Fast EVM Chain Promises ‘Night and Day’ Performance Gains

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2025. Oct. 20. 16:47

Monad’s Fast EVM Chain Promises ‘Night and Day’ Performance Gains CoinDesk sat down with Monad Foundation’s Head of Growth Kevin McCordic to talk about the architecture behind the blockchain.

Quantum Computing Is 'Biggest Risk to Bitcoin,' Says Coin Metrics Co-Founder

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2025. Oct. 20. 15:17

Quantum Computing Is 'Biggest Risk to Bitcoin,' Says Coin Metrics Co-Founder Nic Carter says quantum computing is bitcoin’s biggest risk, explaining how spending exposes public keys and urging developers to plan post-quantum defenses.

Ripple-Backed Firm Plans SPAC, Raising $1B to 'Create the Largest Public XRP Treasury'

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2025. Oct. 20. 14:18

Ripple-Backed Firm Plans SPAC, Raising $1B to 'Create the Largest Public XRP Treasury' A new Ripple-backed public vehicle is planned to buy XRP on the open market and pursue yield strategies.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer's AI Pivot Earns Price Target Hike at Benchmark

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2025. Oct. 20. 14:10

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer's AI Pivot Earns Price Target Hike at Benchmark The company's move to bring data center development in-house strengthens its AI and mining strategy, and accelerates monetization, said analyst Mark Palmer

Blockchain.com Has Held Talks to Go Public Via SPAC Deal: Sources

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2025. Oct. 20. 14:06

Blockchain.com Has Held Talks to Go Public Via SPAC Deal: Sources The crypto trading platform and wallet provider is being advised by Cohen & Company Capital Markets, according to a person familiar wih the matter.

Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion Adds $800M of Ether, Bringing ETH Holdings Over $13B

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2025. Oct. 20. 14:05

Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion Adds $800M of Ether, Bringing ETH Holdings Over $13B The digital asset treasury bubble might have burst, as chairman Thomas Lee said, but the firm added over $1.6 billion worth of ETH during the crypto correction.

CleanSpark Joins AI Rush in Expansion Beyond Bitcoin Mining

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2025. Oct. 20. 13:48

CleanSpark Joins AI Rush in Expansion Beyond Bitcoin Mining The company hired industry veteran Jeffrey Thomas to lead new AI data center division.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Chainlink (LINK) Surges 16.6%, Leading Index Higher

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2025. Oct. 20. 13:14

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Chainlink (LINK) Surges 16.6%, Leading Index Higher Aave (AAVE) was also a top performer, rising 13.7% as all index constituents trade higher over the weekend.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Declined More Than 7% in September: Jefferies

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2025. Oct. 20. 13:12

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Declined More Than 7% in September: Jefferies Bitcoin mining margins tightened in September as a rising network hashrate and a slide in BTC prices dragged profitability lower

Crypto Exchange Gemini Launches Solana-Themed Credit Card With Auto-Staking Rewards

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2025. Oct. 20. 13:00

Crypto Exchange Gemini Launches Solana-Themed Credit Card With Auto-Staking Rewards The new Solana edition of the Gemini Credit Card lets users earn up to 4% back in SOL and auto-stake rewards for extra yield.

BNB Climbs as Crypto Markets Rebound on Potential Fed Policy Shift

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2025. Oct. 20. 12:24

BNB Climbs as Crypto Markets Rebound on Potential Fed Policy Shift Sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 30, indicating "fear" in the market.

Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 640,418 BTC With Latest Purchase

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2025. Oct. 20. 12:15

Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 640,418 BTC With Latest Purchase The company financed the acquisition by raising $18.8 million through the issuance of various perpetual preferred shares and common stock

Wall Street Bank Citi Sees Stablecoins Powering Crypto’s Next Growth Phase

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2025. Oct. 20. 12:05

Wall Street Bank Citi Sees Stablecoins Powering Crypto’s Next Growth Phase Stablecoins are growing alongside crypto, lifting Ethereum while new networks loom and the dollar stays dominant.

Crypto Markets Today: BTC Reclaims $111K, ETH Tops $4K After Last Week’s Sell-Off

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2025. Oct. 20. 12:00

Crypto Markets Today: BTC Reclaims $111K, ETH Tops $4K After Last Week’s Sell-Off Bitcoin and ether regained key support levels Monday, leading a broader market recovery that saw altcoins like LINK and FLOKI surge as sentiment improved.

This Cohort Is the Main Force Behind Bitcoin’s Resistance in Price

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2025. Oct. 20. 11:04

This Cohort Is the Main Force Behind Bitcoin’s Resistance in Price Holder behavior, not external factors, emerges as the primary source of selling pressure as older coins move and profits are realized.

ChainLink Jumps 14% as Whales Accumulate $116M Worth of LINK Tokens Since Crash

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2025. Oct. 20. 09:57

ChainLink Jumps 14% as Whales Accumulate $116M Worth of LINK Tokens Since Crash The token's rise comes amid fresh onchain accumulation, new institutional partnerships, and Chainlink Labs’ push into real-world asset infrastructure.

Michael Saylor Highlights Yield Gap Between STRF, STRD Preferred Stock Offerings

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2025. Oct. 20. 09:38

Michael Saylor Highlights Yield Gap Between STRF, STRD Preferred Stock Offerings Two preferred stocks with different payout priorities and risk profiles are creating a significant yield gap.

UK Bitcoin ETPs From BlackRock, Others Start Trading in London After FCA Ends Ban

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2025. Oct. 20. 09:19

UK Bitcoin ETPs From BlackRock, Others Start Trading in London After FCA Ends Ban BlackRock exchange-traded product is already been listed on several European exchanges.

BlackRock UK Bitcoin ETP Starts Trading in London After FCA Eases Crypto Ban

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2025. Oct. 20. 09:19

BlackRock UK Bitcoin ETP Starts Trading in London After FCA Eases Crypto Ban The exchange-traded product is already been listed on several European exchanges.

Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Trade Digital Assets Such as Bitcoin: Report

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2025. Oct. 20. 04:48

Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Trade Digital Assets Such as Bitcoin: Report The reform would enable banks to trade cryptocurrencies similarly to stocks and bonds, with regulations to ensure stability.

XRP Investor Says $3M in XRP Was Stolen; Cold Wallet Maker Says Seed Import Made Wallet Hot

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2025. Oct. 19. 17:57

XRP Investor Says $3M in XRP Was Stolen; Cold Wallet Maker Says Seed Import Made Wallet Hot Long-time XRP investor Brandon LaRoque says he discovered the loss on Oct. 15 in cold wallet maker Ellipal’s mobile app, but the theft occurred on Oct. 12.

‘Ether Caught Fire’: ETH Surged as Capital Fled Bitcoin in Q3, CoinGecko Report Finds

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2025. Oct. 19. 16:00

‘Ether Caught Fire’: ETH Surged as Capital Fled Bitcoin in Q3, CoinGecko Report Finds ETH hit fresh highs while bitcoin cooled, as investors chased DeFi, altcoins, and tokenized assets. CoinGecko calls it a defining market shift.

Coinbase Institutional Highlights Three Catalysts That Could Lift Crypto in Q4 2025

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2025. Oct. 19. 15:41

Coinbase Institutional Highlights Three Catalysts That Could Lift Crypto in Q4 2025 In a Q4 2025 outlook report, Coinbase Institutional says the cycle still skews positive — with liquidity, stablecoins and policy progress lifting the market.

Stablecoins' $1 Peg Is a 'Misconception,' Says NYDIG After $500 Billion Market Meltdown

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2025. Oct. 19. 14:00

Stablecoins' $1 Peg Is a 'Misconception,' Says NYDIG After $500 Billion Market Meltdown The recent $500 billion crypto market sell-off revealed the instability of stablecoins, with prices fluctuating even for stablecoins.

XRP Setup Tightens Ahead of ETF Decisions, And $2.40 Break Could Define Next Leg

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2025. Oct. 19. 13:42

XRP Setup Tightens Ahead of ETF Decisions, And $2.40 Break Could Define Next Leg Strategists warn a deeper pullback toward $1.55 remains plausible before a structural recovery attempt toward the $7–$27 corridor.

DOGE Holds $0.19 Base as 'Smart Money' Accumulates Ahead of Breakout Attempt

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2025. Oct. 19. 13:33

DOGE Holds $0.19 Base as 'Smart Money' Accumulates Ahead of Breakout Attempt Traders focus on a potential breakout above $0.192 to sustain upward momentum.

Bitcoin’s Bullish October Is Headed to Be its Worst in 10 Years

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2025. Oct. 19. 13:25

Bitcoin’s Bullish October Is Headed to Be its Worst in 10 Years The historical average for October sits around 19.8%, next to November's 42% which is the asset's strongest month.

It’s Time for the Crypto Industry to Take the Threat of AI and Quantum Computing Seriously

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2025. Oct. 19. 13:00

It’s Time for the Crypto Industry to Take the Threat of AI and Quantum Computing Seriously If a quantum computer ever broke a blockchain, the entire crypto industry might as well close down shop, argues Kostas Chalkias, chief cryptographer at Mysten Labs.

Bitcoin Price Could Collapse to $70K or Lower as Bull Market Is Over: Elliott Wave Expert

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2025. Oct. 19. 12:39

Bitcoin Price Could Collapse to $70K or Lower as Bull Market Is Over: Elliott Wave Expert Elliott Wave expert foresees a major bitcoin bear market that could last until late 2026.

There Are Three Major Tailwinds for Crypto’s Next Rally, Says Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn

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2025. Oct. 19. 00:20

There Are Three Major Tailwinds for Crypto’s Next Rally, Says Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn The firm's top researcher says the structural bull case is intact, pointing to AI capex, stablecoins and tokenization as tailwinds even after this month’s shakeout.

Richest YouTube Star MrBeast’s Firm Files Trademark With Crypto Ambitions

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2025. Oct. 18. 20:00

Richest YouTube Star MrBeast’s Firm Files Trademark With Crypto Ambitions The application includes language related to crypto and Web3, such as managing financial services, downloadable software, and SaaS tools for managing crypto-related functionality.

Analyst Says He ‘Nibbled’ HYPE Below $34, Eyes $28 Area as Downtrend Persists

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2025. Oct. 18. 19:01

Analyst Says He ‘Nibbled’ HYPE Below $34, Eyes $28 Area as Downtrend Persists In an X post, a respected pseudonymous crypto analyst said he bought a HYPE spot position under $34 and would "load up" closer to $28 amid a market downtrend.

Ripple CLO Rejects the Narrative That Crypto Is Just a Tool for 'Crime and Corruption'

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2025. Oct. 18. 18:05

Ripple CLO Rejects the Narrative That Crypto Is Just a Tool for 'Crime and Corruption' In an X post, Ripple's Stuart Alderoty said two recent New York Times pieces wrongly cast crypto as only a tool for crime and corruption.

'Great Hackers, Terrible Traders': How Exploiters Panic Sold and Lost $13M During Market Chaos

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2025. Oct. 18. 17:38

'Great Hackers, Terrible Traders': How Exploiters Panic Sold and Lost $13M During Market Chaos Six hacker wallets dumped ETH during the Oct. 10 market crash, then rebought at higher prices, amplifying losses.

OpenSea Confirms Q1 Launch for SEA Token With Half of Supply Allocated to Community

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2025. Oct. 18. 17:24

OpenSea Confirms Q1 Launch for SEA Token With Half of Supply Allocated to Community The token will be integrated into OpenSea, allowing users to stake behind favorite collections or projects, Finzer said.

'Deploying More Capital — Steady Lads': Bitcoin Treasury Companies Struggle to Halt Plunge

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2025. Oct. 18. 17:00

'Deploying More Capital — Steady Lads': Bitcoin Treasury Companies Struggle to Halt Plunge Already losing favor with investors when bitcoin was in bull mode, companies built around stacking BTC are facing an even larger threat thanks to the price collapse over the past two weeks.

BNB Outperforms Wide Market on Growing RWA Adoption, Potential Coinbase Listing

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2025. Oct. 18. 16:03

BNB Outperforms Wide Market on Growing RWA Adoption, Potential Coinbase Listing The token's price action is driven partly by Coinbase considering BNB for a listing and China Merchants Bank International tokenizing a MMF on the BNB Chain.

Bitcoin-Holding Institutions Seeking Yield, DeFi Capabilities

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2025. Oct. 18. 16:00

Bitcoin-Holding Institutions Seeking Yield, DeFi Capabilities Projects such as Rootstock and Babylon may be perking institutional demand for Bitcoin-based yield and restaking

Ondo Finance Urges SEC to Delay Nasdaq's Tokenization Plan Over Transparency Gaps

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2025. Oct. 18. 15:57

Ondo Finance Urges SEC to Delay Nasdaq's Tokenization Plan Over Transparency Gaps The proposed rule change relies on Nasdaq's vague understanding of how the Depository Trust Company (DTC) would handle post-trade settlement for these tokens.

State of Crypto: How to Square Decentralized Finance With Regulatory Compliance

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2025. Oct. 18. 14:00

State of Crypto: How to Square Decentralized Finance With Regulatory Compliance Are these two ideas compatible? That question directed a conversation at this week's D.C. Fintech Week.

Will Interest Payments Make Stablecoins More Interesting?

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2025. Oct. 18. 12:00

Will Interest Payments Make Stablecoins More Interesting? The restriction on paying interest to stablecoin users looks easy to circumvent, argues EY’s Paul Brody. So why not just let stablecoin providers pay interest the same as any bank would?

DOGE Finds Support After Tariff-Led Selloff, Market Awaits Next Catalyst

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2025. Oct. 18. 06:32

DOGE Finds Support After Tariff-Led Selloff, Market Awaits Next Catalyst The session’s 7% swing came amid renewed macro jitters and reports of large whale liquidations totaling over $74 million.

XRP Stabilizes After Early Dip, Traders Eye $2.40 Breakout

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2025. Oct. 18. 06:19

XRP Stabilizes After Early Dip, Traders Eye $2.40 Breakout The move came amid renewed U.S.–China tariff fears and cautious positioning ahead of next week’s SEC deadlines for spot XRP ETFs.

Astra Nova Raises $48.3M to Grow Web3, AI Entertainment Ecosystem

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2025. Oct. 17. 18:19

Astra Nova Raises $48.3M to Grow Web3, AI Entertainment Ecosystem The company develops no-code tools that enable creators to launch blockchain-based entertainment experiences.

Your Company's Balance Sheet is Doomed Without Bitcoin

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2025. Oct. 17. 18:00

Your Company's Balance Sheet is Doomed Without Bitcoin The traditional corporate playbook risks not only underperformance, but a breach of fiduciary duty as cash reserves bleed away on the altar of money-printing, argues Musqet founder David Parkinson.

Chainlink's LINK Plunges 9% as Intense Selling Overpowers Caliber's $2M Accumulation

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2025. Oct. 17. 17:56

Chainlink's LINK Plunges 9% as Intense Selling Overpowers Caliber's $2M Accumulation Nasdaq-listed Caliber purchased $2 million LINK while the Chainlink Reserve added nearly 60,000 tokens, but bears remain in control.

Huobi Founder Li Lin to Lead $1B Ether Treasury Firm: Bloomberg

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2025. Oct. 17. 16:35

Huobi Founder Li Lin to Lead $1B Ether Treasury Firm: Bloomberg Li Lin’s Avenir Capital is said to be teaming up with Asia's crypto pioneers to build a regulated vehicle focused on ether accumulation.

Gold's Record Frenzy Spurs Tokenized Gold’s $1B Daily Volume

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2025. Oct. 17. 16:25

Gold's Record Frenzy Spurs Tokenized Gold’s $1B Daily Volume Investors are increasingly tapping gold-backed crypto tokens for active trading and hedging, a CEX.io report said.

Stellar Lumen's XLM Token Down 6% Amid Heavy Sell Pressure

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2025. Oct. 17. 15:52

Stellar Lumen's XLM Token Down 6% Amid Heavy Sell Pressure Stellar Lumens (XLM) slid 6.25% amid heavy institutional liquidation, even as the network’s latest protocol upgrade strengthened its enterprise-grade transaction capabilities.

Hedera's HBAR Slides 11% as Selling Pressure Deepens

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2025. Oct. 17. 15:36

Hedera's HBAR Slides 11% as Selling Pressure Deepens Hedera’s native token faced sustained downward momentum over the past 24 hours, testing key support near $0.16 amid heightened trading activity and persistent bearish sentiment.

Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom Seeks $250M Private Equity Fund to Acquire Crypto Firms: Bloomberg

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2025. Oct. 17. 15:23

Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom Seeks $250M Private Equity Fund to Acquire Crypto Firms: Bloomberg Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom family office is launching a private equity fund targeting infrastructure and analytics firms in crypto, aiming for $250 million in capital.

Coinhouse, Binance Among Exchanges Targeted for Widened AML Checks by French Regulator: Bloomberg

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2025. Oct. 17. 15:01

Coinhouse, Binance Among Exchanges Targeted for Widened AML Checks by French Regulator: Bloomberg Failure to meet the requirements set by ACPR could compromise an exchange's ability to get a MiCA license from France.

Coinbase, Binance Among Exchanges Targeted for Widened AML Checks by French Regulator: Bloomberg

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2025. Oct. 17. 15:01

Coinbase, Binance Among Exchanges Targeted for Widened AML Checks by French Regulator: Bloomberg Failure to meet the requirements set by ACPR could compromise an exchange's ability to get a MiCA license from France.

Recent Fedspeak Confirms Intentions for Rate Cuts to Contiue: BofA

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2025. Oct. 17. 14:41

Recent Fedspeak Confirms Intentions for Rate Cuts to Contiue: BofA There appeared to be consensus around growing labor market risks even as sticky inflation remains an issue.

Japan's Top Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Launch: Nikkei

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2025. Oct. 17. 13:43

Japan's Top Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Launch: Nikkei Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho Financial Groups aim to create a shared framework for stablecoin issuance and transfer, according to a story in Nikkei.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Falls 2.6% as All Constituents Trade Lower

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2025. Oct. 17. 13:26

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Falls 2.6% as All Constituents Trade Lower Aave (AAVE) plummets 10.1% and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) drops 8.7%, leading index lower.

JPMorgan Says Crypto-Native Investors Are Likely Driving the Market Slide

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2025. Oct. 17. 13:12

JPMorgan Says Crypto-Native Investors Are Likely Driving the Market Slide Limited bitcoin outflows and heavier ether selling pointed to crypto-native liquidations as the driver of the drop.

CoreWeave Has No Plans to Boost Price in Core Scientific Takeover Battle

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2025. Oct. 17. 12:57

CoreWeave Has No Plans to Boost Price in Core Scientific Takeover Battle The company calls its offer for CORZ “best and final” as it counters hedge fund criticism and urges investors to back the deal.

Crypto Markets Today: BTC, Altcoins Plunge as Liquidity Tightens and Gold Demand Soars

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2025. Oct. 17. 12:00

Crypto Markets Today: BTC, Altcoins Plunge as Liquidity Tightens and Gold Demand Soars Bitcoin drops below its 200-day average to near $104,500 amid broad sell-off; $1.2B in liquidations signal mounting stress as traders brace for further downside.

Ethereum-Based Uniswap Adds Solana Support in Win for Tackling DeFi Fragmentation

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2025. Oct. 17. 11:27

Ethereum-Based Uniswap Adds Solana Support in Win for Tackling DeFi Fragmentation This could simplify the user experience, removing the need to use complex bridges or switch between different wallets and applications

Citizens Sees Ether Primed for $10K as Supply Tightens and Institutional Demand Surges

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2025. Oct. 17. 11:02

Citizens Sees Ether Primed for $10K as Supply Tightens and Institutional Demand Surges The bank sees growing adoption, tighter supply and rising institutional inflows driving a sharp ether rally within two years.

Gold Tests Key Resistance Level That Could Signal the Next Bullish Phase

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2025. Oct. 17. 10:31

Gold Tests Key Resistance Level That Could Signal the Next Bullish Phase Bitcoin is now just 7% of gold’s total market value as it nears a $2 trillion market cap.

Bitcoin Hits Most Oversold Level Against Gold in 3 Years as BTC Risks Falling Below $100K

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2025. Oct. 17. 10:26

Bitcoin Hits Most Oversold Level Against Gold in 3 Years as BTC Risks Falling Below $100K The BTC/Gold ratio looks most oversold since Noveber 2022, according to the RSI indicator.

Record Surplus in September Highlights U.S. Fiscal Momentum as Bitcoin Struggles

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2025. Oct. 17. 09:29

Record Surplus in September Highlights U.S. Fiscal Momentum as Bitcoin Struggles While bitcoin hovers near $105,000, stronger government revenues and a record September surplus point to improving fiscal conditions.

Bitcoin Loses $106K as Bullish Crypto Bets Rack up $800M in Liquidations

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2025. Oct. 17. 08:37

Bitcoin Loses $106K as Bullish Crypto Bets Rack up $800M in Liquidations Bitcoin accounted for roughly $344 million in losses, followed by Ether at $201 million, and Solana (SOL) at $97 million.

Bitcoin Drops Below $107K, XRP, ADA Down 17% on Week as Traders Await Risk-Taking Mode

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2025. Oct. 17. 07:16

Bitcoin Drops Below $107K, XRP, ADA Down 17% on Week as Traders Await Risk-Taking Mode The tone in risk markets soured again overnight as traders rotated back to stablecoins, avoiding bitcoin and smaller tokens ahead of key Federal Reserve and geopolitical catalysts.

Bitcoin Slips Below 200-day SMA as 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Lowest Since April

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2025. Oct. 17. 07:10

Bitcoin Slips Below 200-day SMA as 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Lowest Since April Futures tied to the S&P 500 continue to signal risk-off, bolstering haven demand for bonds.

Bitcoin ETFs See $536 Million in Outflows as BTC Wilts Below $110K

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2025. Oct. 17. 06:32

Bitcoin ETFs See $536 Million in Outflows as BTC Wilts Below $110K The largest daily redemption since August reflects shifting sentiment after a record-breaking summer for ETF inflows and a growing link between macro risk, derivatives positioning, and bitcoin price action.

XRP Near Exhaustion Zone After 34% Holder Drawdown. Could Macro Easing Pump Demand?

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2025. Oct. 17. 06:13

XRP Near Exhaustion Zone After 34% Holder Drawdown. Could Macro Easing Pump Demand? Traders are watching the $2.31–$2.35 support zone and $2.47 resistance for signs of market direction.

Ripple Said to Lead $1B Fundraise to Bulk Up XRP Holdings Amid Fragile Market

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2025. Oct. 17. 06:03

Ripple Said to Lead $1B Fundraise to Bulk Up XRP Holdings Amid Fragile Market The new XRP-focused DAT would mirror the structures used by listed accumulators like Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. and Japan’s Metaplanet, both of which have seen their shares slide amid broader risk aversion.

'Non-Productive' Gold Zooms to $30T Market Cap, Leaving Bitcoin, Nvidia, Apple, Google Far Behind

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2025. Oct. 17. 05:54

'Non-Productive' Gold Zooms to $30T Market Cap, Leaving Bitcoin, Nvidia, Apple, Google Far Behind Investors are increasingly pouring money into non-productive gold, raising alarm for the global economy while BTC lags behind.

Asia Morning Briefing: Are Crypto Traders Ready for a Gold Market?

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2025. Oct. 17. 02:08

Asia Morning Briefing: Are Crypto Traders Ready for a Gold Market? Data from Hyperliquid shows that the market has been caught flat footed in an environment where gold outperforms BTC.

Bitcoin Bears Battle Critical Support Zone as BTC, Stock, and Gold Volatility Indices Surge

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2025. Oct. 17. 00:20

Bitcoin Bears Battle Critical Support Zone as BTC, Stock, and Gold Volatility Indices Surge The simultaneous rise in volatility across assets signals a widespread risk-off sentiment among investors.

U.S. Fed's Barr Catalogues Dangers to be Dodged in Future Stablecoin Regulations

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2025. Oct. 16. 20:24

U.S. Fed's Barr Catalogues Dangers to be Dodged in Future Stablecoin Regulations Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr, who was the central bank's regulatory chief during the Biden administration, flagged potential stablecoin pitfalls.

Emerging 'Cockroaches' in TradFi Sting Bitcoin, but Fed Response Could Be Bullish

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2025. Oct. 16. 19:27

Emerging 'Cockroaches' in TradFi Sting Bitcoin, but Fed Response Could Be Bullish Regional banks are sharply lower on credit worries on Thursday, pulling broader markets and bitcoin down alongside.

Daylight Raises $75M to Build Decentralized Energy Network

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2025. Oct. 16. 18:49

Daylight Raises $75M to Build Decentralized Energy Network The funding combines equity and project financing to connect DeFi capital with real-world electricity infrastructure

BNY Mellon Stays ‘Agile’ on Stablecoin Plans, Focuses on Infrastructure

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2025. Oct. 16. 18:43

BNY Mellon Stays ‘Agile’ on Stablecoin Plans, Focuses on Infrastructure The bank isn’t committing to launching its own token — yet — but executives say it’s building systems that could support one if needed.

Stellar Slides Late as Volatility Returns Despite Institutional Milestone

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2025. Oct. 16. 16:45

Stellar Slides Late as Volatility Returns Despite Institutional Milestone WisdomTree introduces Europe's first physically-backed Stellar exchange-traded product amid heightened competition in digital payments infrastructure.

HBAR Faces Sharp Bearish Reversal After Volatile 24-Hour Trading Window

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2025. Oct. 16. 16:40

HBAR Faces Sharp Bearish Reversal After Volatile 24-Hour Trading Window Hedera’s HBAR token saw a dramatic 5% intraday swing as institutional investors drove heavy volatility, with early gains erased by late-session corporate liquidation pressure.

Crypto Markets Today: Bearish October Continues as Altcoins Dealt Hammer Blow

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2025. Oct. 16. 16:28

Crypto Markets Today: Bearish October Continues as Altcoins Dealt Hammer Blow Crypto markets extended their steep losses Thursday as altcoins plunged and bitcoin tested key support, with derivatives data showing cautious sentiment amid fading liquidity.