Hong Kong approves its first spot Solana ETF ahead of US
Hong Kong joins Canada, Brazil and Kazakhstan in approving a spot Solana ETF, further widening the gap with the US, which has yet to authorize one.
Crypto Whales Are Buying Clearpool CPOOL; Undervalued Altcoin
Let’s understand what’s happening. There’s $27 trillion, yes, trillion, sitting idle in the global financial system right now. Money that’s trapped in old-school payment corridors. Dollars collecting dust while the world keeps moving faster. Now imagine a DeFi protocol stepping in to unlock that capital. It moves instantly, and actually pays you yield for helping make it […] The post Crypto Whales Are Buying Clearpool CPOOL; Undervalued Altcoin appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.
Blockchain.com Wins EU Greenlight With MiCA Approval Across 30 Nations
TLDR: Blockchain.com received authorization from the Maltese Financial Services Authority under the EU’s MiCA framework. The MiCA license enables the firm to operate across 30 EEA countries with unified regulatory standards. Fiorentina D’Amore joins as Head of EU Operations to drive compliance and expansion strategies. Blockchain.com has handled over $1 trillion in crypto transactions since [...] The post Blockchain.com Wins EU Greenlight With MiCA Approval Across 30 Nations appeared first on Blockonomi.
Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Wallet Awakens After 14.4 Years
A Satoshi-era Bitcoin wallet is suddenly active again after more than 14 years
BNB wins ‘Uptober’ amid Binance market crash scrutiny
BNB turned a sluggish October for Bitcoin into a breakout month, driven by memecoin trading, rising fees and Aster’s ascent despite renewed scrutiny on Binance.
These key support levels can help Bitcoin avoid a ‘bear flag’ crash to $88K
Bitcoin traded 13% below its $126K all-time high as traders said the BTC price could drop to $88,000 over the next few days if key support levels don’t hold.
Bitcoin whales add 40X leverage BTC shorts ahead of Trump announcement
Bitcoin fielded fresh leveraged shorts on Thursday as whales appeared to bet on downside volatility around another announcement from US President Donald Trump.
Blockchain.com secures MiCA license, hires Malta insider to head EU expansion
Blockchain.com praised Malta’s regulatory clarity while member states still argued over how MiCA should apply across the EU.
Binance confirms CZ received presidential pardon from Trump
US President Donald Trump signed a pardon for the Binance founder on Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported, clearing the way for his possible return to the exchange.
Ledger and Trezor 2025 hardware wallets released: What’s new for users?
Cointelegraph takes a look at the latest devices from Ledger and Trezor, two long-time leaders in self-custody hardware wallets.
Ether triple bottom setup hints at a $4K breakout next
Ether's triple bottom near $3,800 hints at a $4,000 breakout as mega whales quietly buy the dip, absorbing supply from smaller holders during the pullback.
Spark marks first major rotation from US Treasurys into regulated DeFi
As Treasury yields sink, Spark’s $100 million move into Superstate’s regulated crypto carry fund signals DeFi’s pivot toward uncorrelated yield sources.
Aave expands consumer DeFi footprint with Stable Finance acquisition
Aave Labs’ latest deal follows a string of institutional initiatives, including its Maple Finance integration and Horizon RWA marketplace.
Fidelity opens the door to Solana, making SOL available to clients
The addition of SOL comes amid growing institutional interest in the Solana network, as the community positions it as the hub of internet capital markets.
Fireblocks acquires Dynamic to expand enterprise wallet infrastructure
The acquisition completes Fireblocks' tech stack, the company said on Thursday, allowing it to offer more institutional-grade services to clients.
Pave Bank raises $39M led by Accel, Tether to expand programmable banking
The Singapore-based digital bank plans to broaden its crypto and fiat offerings for institutional clients, citing growing demand for programmable finance.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Despite gov’t shutdown, crypto market structure bill ‘90% there’ — Coinbase CEO
The remaining “10%” of issues center mainly on DeFi, which Brian Armstrong says lawmakers are addressing carefully to preserve innovation.
US eyes quantum computing investments amid rising national security stakes
Washington is considering direct investments in US quantum computing companies as it seeks to keep pace with China’s tech capabilities.
Kraken revenue jumps 114% in Q3 amid expansion and IPO plans
The exchange reported $648 million in quarterly revenue as trading activity, user growth, and new acquisitions boosted performance.
Custodia, Vantage Bank launch platform for tokenized deposits
Custodia Bank has launched a solution that lets banks tokenize deposits, enabling them to benefit from blockchain’s advantages while safeguarding customer deposits.
Traders see BNB going ‘up only’ after Trump’s CZ pardon
The sharp rise in BNB’s price also has crypto traders speculating that altcoin season may be on the horizon.
Trump on CZ pardon: I’m told ‘what he did is not even a crime’
Following the pardon, CZ said he would do “everything we can to help make America the Capital of Crypto and advance Web3 worldwide.”
DeFi perps volume explodes past $1T in record month so far
Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter have pushed decentralized perps trading volume to over $1 trillion in October, beating August’s tally with a week to spare.
Crypto traders brace for Friday’s delayed US inflation report
September’s inflation data, which has been delayed by the government shutdown, is expected to be high at 3.1% but it is unlikely to stop momentum for Fed rate cuts.
Trader who made $190M shorting crash also apparently bet on CZ’s pardon
While some onchain sleuths called it “obvious insider knowledge,” others argued that Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao was expected.
Bulls dominate as Bitcoin options open interest soars to $63B
Bitcoin options open interest reached a record $63 billion, with bullish strike prices at $120,000 to $140,000 dominating.
Polymarket bets that Sam Bankman-Fried gets pardon surge to 12%
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s odds on Polymarket of being pardoned by US President Donald Trump have more than doubled since Changpeng Zhao was pardoned.
Hopes rise for altseason, but the signals aren’t there yet
Crypto analysts said the altcoin season could be arriving soon as liquidity shifts to risk assets, but altseason indicators currently stand at bear market lows.
Solo Bitcoin miner scores $347K — ‘pure self-soverignty in action’
A solo Bitcoin miner has solved block 920,440, mining it entirely on their own and cashing in a huge reward for themselves.
Bitcoin not immune to 50% crashes despite Wall Street love: BitMine’s Lee
Tom Lee points to the stock market’s steep drawdowns, despite strong progress in recent times, as a sign that Bitcoin could still see 50% declines in the future.
Australians punch above their weight in crypto interest, data shows
The Australian crypto user base is expected to grow to 11.16 million by next year, with nearly 41% of Australians participating in crypto.
Another ‘Satoshi era’ wallet from 2009 has woken up to move Bitcoin
The Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale was last active in June 2011, but initially mined its coins between April and June 2009, soon after the network went live.
US energy sec floats faster grid access for AI and crypto miners
S. Matthew Schultz, the CEO of Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark, said the new rules would create expedited connections for Bitcoin mining and data centers.
Ripple, Tether, Coinbase among donors for Trump’s $300M White House ballroom
A new list of private donors for President Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom includes major crypto players. Ripple, Tether, and Coinbase are among the donors for Trump’s latest venture, in what analysts view as a striking show of digital…
Crypto prices today (Oct. 24): BTC, ETH, XRP recover as White House confirms Trump-Xi meeting
Crypto prices today edged higher as easing U.S.-China geopolitical tensions lifted risk appetite across digital assets. The total crypto market cap rose 1.7% to $3.8 trillion, led by gains across major tokens. At press time, Bitcoin traded at $111,353, up…
BNB wins ‘Uptober’ amid Binance market crash scrutiny
BNB turned a sluggish October for Bitcoin into a breakout month, driven by memecoin trading, rising fees and Aster’s ascent despite renewed scrutiny on Binance.
These key support levels can help Bitcoin avoid a ‘bear flag’ crash to $88K
Bitcoin traded 13% below its $126K all-time high as traders said the BTC price could drop to $88,000 over the next few days if key support levels don’t hold.
Bitcoin whales add 40X leverage BTC shorts ahead of Trump announcement
Bitcoin fielded fresh leveraged shorts on Thursday as whales appeared to bet on downside volatility around another announcement from US President Donald Trump.
Blockchain.com secures MiCA license, hires Malta insider to head EU expansion
Blockchain.com praised Malta’s regulatory clarity while member states still argued over how MiCA should apply across the EU.
Binance confirms CZ received presidential pardon from Trump
US President Donald Trump signed a pardon for the Binance founder on Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported, clearing the way for his possible return to the exchange.
Ledger and Trezor 2025 hardware wallets released: What’s new for users?
Cointelegraph takes a look at the latest devices from Ledger and Trezor, two long-time leaders in self-custody hardware wallets.
Ether triple bottom setup hints at a $4K breakout next
Ether's triple bottom near $3,800 hints at a $4,000 breakout as mega whales quietly buy the dip, absorbing supply from smaller holders during the pullback.
Spark marks first major rotation from US Treasurys into regulated DeFi
As Treasury yields sink, Spark’s $100 million move into Superstate’s regulated crypto carry fund signals DeFi’s pivot toward uncorrelated yield sources.
Aave expands consumer DeFi footprint with Stable Finance acquisition
Aave Labs’ latest deal follows a string of institutional initiatives, including its Maple Finance integration and Horizon RWA marketplace.
Fidelity opens the door to Solana, making SOL available to clients
The addition of SOL comes amid growing institutional interest in the Solana network, as the community positions it as the hub of internet capital markets.
Fireblocks acquires Dynamic to expand enterprise wallet infrastructure
The acquisition completes Fireblocks' tech stack, the company said on Thursday, allowing it to offer more institutional-grade services to clients.
Pave Bank raises $39M led by Accel, Tether to expand programmable banking
The Singapore-based digital bank plans to broaden its crypto and fiat offerings for institutional clients, citing growing demand for programmable finance.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Despite gov’t shutdown, crypto market structure bill ‘90% there’ — Coinbase CEO
The remaining “10%” of issues center mainly on DeFi, which Brian Armstrong says lawmakers are addressing carefully to preserve innovation.
US eyes quantum computing investments amid rising national security stakes
Washington is considering direct investments in US quantum computing companies as it seeks to keep pace with China’s tech capabilities.
Kraken revenue jumps 114% in Q3 amid expansion and IPO plans
The exchange reported $648 million in quarterly revenue as trading activity, user growth, and new acquisitions boosted performance.
Custodia, Vantage Bank launch platform for tokenized deposits
Custodia Bank has launched a solution that lets banks tokenize deposits, enabling them to benefit from blockchain’s advantages while safeguarding customer deposits.
Traders see BNB going ‘up only’ after Trump’s CZ pardon
The sharp rise in BNB’s price also has crypto traders speculating that altcoin season may be on the horizon.
Trump on CZ pardon: I’m told ‘what he did is not even a crime’
Following the pardon, CZ said he would do “everything we can to help make America the Capital of Crypto and advance Web3 worldwide.”
DeFi perps volume explodes past $1T in record month so far
Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter have pushed decentralized perps trading volume to over $1 trillion in October, beating August’s tally with a week to spare.
Crypto traders brace for Friday’s delayed US inflation report
September’s inflation data, which has been delayed by the government shutdown, is expected to be high at 3.1% but it is unlikely to stop momentum for Fed rate cuts.
Trader who made $190M shorting crash also apparently bet on CZ’s pardon
While some onchain sleuths called it “obvious insider knowledge,” others argued that Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao was expected.
Bulls dominate as Bitcoin options open interest soars to $63B
Bitcoin options open interest reached a record $63 billion, with bullish strike prices at $120,000 to $140,000 dominating.
Polymarket bets that Sam Bankman-Fried gets pardon surge to 12%
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s odds on Polymarket of being pardoned by US President Donald Trump have more than doubled since Changpeng Zhao was pardoned.
Hopes rise for altseason, but the signals aren’t there yet
Crypto analysts said the altcoin season could be arriving soon as liquidity shifts to risk assets, but altseason indicators currently stand at bear market lows.
Solo Bitcoin miner scores $347K — ‘pure self-soverignty in action’
A solo Bitcoin miner has solved block 920,440, mining it entirely on their own and cashing in a huge reward for themselves.
Bitcoin not immune to 50% crashes despite Wall Street love: BitMine’s Lee
Tom Lee points to the stock market’s steep drawdowns, despite strong progress in recent times, as a sign that Bitcoin could still see 50% declines in the future.
Australians punch above their weight in crypto interest, data shows
The Australian crypto user base is expected to grow to 11.16 million by next year, with nearly 41% of Australians participating in crypto.
Another ‘Satoshi era’ wallet from 2009 has woken up to move Bitcoin
The Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale was last active in June 2011, but initially mined its coins between April and June 2009, soon after the network went live.
US energy sec floats faster grid access for AI and crypto miners
S. Matthew Schultz, the CEO of Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark, said the new rules would create expedited connections for Bitcoin mining and data centers.
Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, The Crypto Comeback Begins
In a move that sent shockwaves across the crypto world, President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, drawing a dramatic close to one of the most polarizing legal sagas in the industry. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump signed the pardon on Wednesday, ending weeks of speculation. People close to the decision say he had grown increasingly convinced that Zhao was unfairly targeted under the Biden administration’s so-called “war on crypto.” Breaking: President Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, whose crypto exchange has been boosting the Trump family's own crypto venture The post Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, The Crypto Comeback Begins appeared first on The Merkle News.
BNB wins ‘Uptober’ amid Binance market crash scrutiny
BNB turned a sluggish October for Bitcoin into a breakout month, driven by memecoin trading, rising fees and Aster’s ascent despite renewed scrutiny on Binance.
These key support levels can help Bitcoin avoid a ‘bear flag’ crash to $88K
Bitcoin traded 13% below its $126K all-time high as traders said the BTC price could drop to $88K over the next few days if key support levels don’t hold.
Bitcoin whales add 40X leverage BTC shorts ahead of Trump announcement
Bitcoin fielded fresh leveraged shorts on Thursday as whales appeared to bet on downside volatility around another announcement from US President Donald Trump.
Blockchain.com secures MiCA license, hires Malta insider to head EU expansion
Blockchain.com praised Malta’s regulatory clarity while member states still argued over how MiCA should apply across the EU.
Binance confirms CZ received presidential pardon from Trump
US President Donald Trump signed a pardon for the Binance founder on Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported, clearing the way for his possible return to the exchange.
Ledger and Trezor 2025 hardware wallets released: What’s new for users?
Cointelegraph takes a look at the latest devices from Ledger and Trezor, two long-time leaders in self-custody hardware wallets.
Ethereum triple bottom setup hints at a $4K breakout next
Ether's mega whales are quietly buying the dips, absorbing supply from smaller holders during the price drop.
Spark marks first major rotation from US Treasurys into regulated DeFi
As Treasury yields sink, Spark’s $100 million move into Superstate’s regulated crypto carry fund signals DeFi’s pivot toward uncorrelated yield sources.
Aave expands consumer DeFi footprint with Stable Finance acquisition
Aave Labs’ latest deal follows a string of institutional initiatives, including its Maple Finance integration and Horizon RWA marketplace.
Fidelity opens the door to Solana, making SOL available to clients
The addition of SOL comes amid growing institutional interest in the Solana network, as the community positions it as the hub of internet capital markets.
Fireblocks acquires Dynamic to expand enterprise wallet infrastructure
The acquisition completes Fireblocks' tech stack, the company said on Thursday, allowing it to offer more institutional-grade services to clients.
Pave Bank raises $39M led by Accel, Tether to expand programmable banking
The Singapore-based digital bank plans to broaden its crypto and fiat offerings for institutional clients, citing growing demand for programmable finance.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Despite gov’t shutdown, crypto market structure bill ‘90% there’ — Coinbase CEO
The remaining “10%” of issues center mainly on DeFi, which Brian Armstrong says lawmakers are addressing carefully to preserve innovation.
US eyes quantum computing investments amid rising national security stakes
Washington is considering direct investments in US quantum computing companies as it seeks to keep pace with China’s tech capabilities.
Kraken revenue jumps 114% in Q3 amid expansion and IPO plans
The exchange reported $648 million in quarterly revenue as trading activity, user growth, and new acquisitions boosted performance.
Custodia, Vantage Bank launch platform for tokenized deposits
Custodia Bank has launched a solution that lets banks tokenize deposits, enabling them to benefit from blockchain’s advantages while safeguarding customer deposits.
Traders see BNB going ‘up only’ after Trump’s CZ pardon
The sharp rise in BNB’s price also has crypto traders speculating that altcoin season may be on the horizon.
Trump on CZ pardon: I’m told ‘what he did is not even a crime’
Following the pardon, CZ said he would do “everything we can to help make America the Capital of Crypto and advance Web3 worldwide.”
DeFi perps volume explodes past $1T in record month so far
Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter have pushed decentralized perps trading volume to over $1 trillion in October, beating August’s tally with a week to spare.
Crypto traders brace for Friday’s delayed US inflation report
September’s inflation data, which has been delayed by the government shutdown, is expected to be high at 3.1% but it is unlikely to stop momentum for Fed rate cuts.
Trader who made $190M shorting crash also apparently bet on CZ’s pardon
While some onchain sleuths called it “obvious insider knowledge,” others argued that Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao was expected.
Bulls dominate as Bitcoin options open interest soars to $63B
Bitcoin options open interest reached a record $63 billion, with bullish strike prices at $120,000 to $140,000 dominating.
Polymarket bets that Sam Bankman-Fried gets pardon surge to 12%
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s odds on Polymarket of being pardoned by US President Donald Trump have more than doubled since Changpeng Zhao was pardoned.
Hopes rise for altseason, but the signals aren’t there yet
Crypto analysts said the altcoin season could be arriving soon as liquidity shifts to risk assets, but altseason indicators currently stand at bear market lows.
Solo Bitcoin miner scores $347K — ‘pure self-soverignty in action’
A solo Bitcoin miner has solved block 920,440, mining it entirely on their own and cashing in a huge reward for themselves.
Bitcoin not immune to 50% crashes despite Wall Street love: BitMine’s Lee
Tom Lee points to the stock market’s steep drawdowns, despite strong progress in recent times, as a sign that Bitcoin could still see 50% declines in the future.
Australians punch above their weight in crypto interest, data shows
The Australian crypto user base is expected to grow to 11.16 million by next year, with nearly 41% of Australians participating in crypto.
Another ‘Satoshi era’ wallet from 2009 has woken up to move Bitcoin
The Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale was last active in June 2011, but initially mined its coins between April and June 2009, soon after the network went live.
US energy sec floats faster grid access for AI and crypto miners
S. Matthew Schultz, the CEO of Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark, said the new rules would create expedited connections for Bitcoin mining and data centers.
Custodia and Vantage Bank launch tokenized deposit platform for US banks
U.S. banks, Custodia Bank, and Vantage Bank have launched a blockchain-based solution for tokenized deposits and stablecoin support that can be integrated by traditional banks looking to offer digital asset services. Custodia, a Wyoming-based crypto-friendly bank, and Vantage, a community…
US energy sec floats faster grid access for AI and crypto miners
S. Matthew Schultz, the CEO of Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark, said the new rules would create expedited connections for Bitcoin mining and data centers.
Crypto Market Structure Bill ‘Has A Good Chance’ Of Passing This Year – Coinbase CEO
In a recent interview, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong affirmed that the Senate’s highly anticipated version of the crypto market structure still has a chance of being passed this year, despite the recent setbacks. Related Reading: Senate Democrats Question Trump’s Special Envoy About Crypto Holdings In New Letter Crypto Bill Sees ‘Strong’ Bipartisan Collaboration Following Wednesday’s […]
Another ‘Satoshi era’ wallet from 2009 has woken up to move Bitcoin
The Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale was last active in June 2011, but initially mined its coins between April and June 2009, soon after the network went live.