President Trump pardons Binance founder CZ: Report
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.
Revolut secures MiCA license in Cyprus to launch Europe-wide crypto services
Revolut also revealed its Crypto 2.0 platform, which will feature over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking up to 22% APY and 1:1 stablecoin-to-US dollar conversion.
Ripple co-founder keeps ‘cashing out’ at the highs: Will it hurt XRP price?
Ripple co-founder and former CEO Chris Larsen has amassed millions in realized profits from XRP since 2018, potentially putting the price recovery at risk.
Turkey’s $200B crypto boom is built on speculation, not adoption: Chainalysis
Turkey’s $200 billion crypto market leads the MENA region, but has been fueled more by speculative activity than by sustainable adoption, according to Chainalysis.
A16z eyes $10B in new funds, leaves crypto behind despite bullish talk
Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly raising about $10 billion for new AI and defense investments, notably excluding crypto, despite its bullish stance on decentralization.
As inflation bites, Latin America banks on stablecoins instead of bankers
Latin Americans are using stablecoins and crypto to combat inflation and access banking services where traditional systems have failed, according to the co-CEO of Bybit LATAM.
From Taylor Swift to rate cuts, RedStone brings real-world bets onchain with Kalshi
RedStone’s partnership with Kalshi bridges regulated event data and DeFi, unlocking new use cases across over 110 networks.
Berachain joins race for real-time blockchains with sub-second transactions
A new Berachain governance proposal introduces a preconfirmation layer that would cut inclusion times to 200 milliseconds, making transactions feel nearly instantaneous.
Identity systems must work for the disconnected
Digital identity systems exclude 2.7 billion people who don’t have smartphones. Offline attestations and peer-signed credentials must serve the disconnected.
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.
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.
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.
Custodia, Vantage Bank launches 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 could 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 a 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.
Hong Kong Approves Solana ETF, Bringing SOL Into Its Regulated Market
Hong Kong just turbocharged its crypto ambitions with the greenlight of its first spot solana ETF, setting the stage for explosive institutional inflows, deeper blockchain adoption, and a bold leap forward in Asia’s digital asset race. Hong Kong Approves First Spot Solana ETF, Igniting Blockchain Investment Surge Bullish momentum around blockchain innovation intensified this week […]
Custodia Bank partners with Vantage Bank to launch blockchain platform for tokenizing deposits
This partnership could accelerate the adoption of blockchain in banking, enhancing transaction speed and flexibility while ensuring regulatory compliance. The post Custodia Bank partners with Vantage Bank to launch blockchain platform for tokenizing deposits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Revolut secures MiCA license in Cyprus to launch Europe-wide crypto services
Revolut also revealed its Crypto 2.0 platform, which will feature over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking up to 22% APY and 1:1 stablecoin-to-US dollar conversion.
Ripple co-founder keeps ‘cashing out’ at the highs: Will it hurt XRP price?
Ripple co-founder and former CEO Chris Larsen has amassed millions in realized profits from XRP since 2018, potentially putting the price recovery at risk.
Turkey’s $200B crypto boom is built on speculation, not adoption: Chainalysis
Turkey’s $200 billion crypto market leads the MENA region, but has been fueled more by speculative activity than by sustainable adoption, according to Chainalysis.
A16z eyes $10B in new funds, leaves crypto behind despite bullish talk
Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly raising about $10 billion for new AI and defense investments, notably excluding crypto, despite its bullish stance on decentralization.
As inflation bites, Latin America banks on stablecoins instead of bankers
Latin Americans are using stablecoins and crypto to combat inflation and access banking services where traditional systems have failed, according to the co-CEO of Bybit LATAM.
From Taylor Swift to rate cuts, RedStone brings real-world bets onchain with Kalshi
RedStone’s partnership with Kalshi bridges regulated event data and DeFi, unlocking new use cases across over 110 networks.
Berachain joins race for real-time blockchains with sub-second transactions
A new Berachain governance proposal introduces a preconfirmation layer that would cut inclusion times to 200 milliseconds, making transactions feel nearly instantaneous.
Identity systems must work for the disconnected
Digital identity systems exclude 2.7 billion people who don’t have smartphones. Offline attestations and peer-signed credentials must serve the disconnected.
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.
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.
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.
Custodia, Vantage Bank launches 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 could 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 a 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.
Revolut secures MiCA license in Cyprus to launch Europe-wide crypto services
Revolut also revealed its Crypto 2.0 platform, which will feature over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking up to 22% APY and 1:1 stablecoin-to-US dollar conversion.
Ripple co-founder keeps ‘cashing out’ at the highs: Will it hurt XRP price?
Ripple co-founder and former CEO Chris Larsen has amassed millions in realized profits from XRP since 2018, potentially putting the price recovery at risk.
Turkey’s $200B crypto boom is built on speculation, not adoption: Chainalysis
Turkey’s $200 billion crypto market leads the MENA region, but has been fueled more by speculative activity than by sustainable adoption, according to Chainalysis.
A16z eyes $10B in new funds, leaves crypto behind despite bullish talk
Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly raising about $10 billion for new AI and defense investments, notably excluding crypto, despite its bullish stance on decentralization.
As inflation bites, Latin America banks on stablecoins instead of bankers
Latin Americans are using stablecoins and crypto to combat inflation and access banking services where traditional systems have failed, according to the co-CEO of Bybit LATAM.
From Taylor Swift to rate cuts, RedStone brings real-world bets onchain with Kalshi
RedStone’s partnership with Kalshi bridges regulated event data and DeFi, unlocking new use cases across over 110 networks.
Berachain joins race for real-time blockchains with sub-second transactions
A new Berachain governance proposal introduces a preconfirmation layer that would cut inclusion times to 200 milliseconds, making transactions feel nearly instantaneous.
Identity systems must work for the disconnected
Digital identity systems exclude 2.7 billion people who don’t have smartphones. Offline attestations and peer-signed credentials must serve the disconnected.
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.
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.
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.
Custodia, Vantage Bank launches 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 could 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 a 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.
Revolut secures MiCA license in Cyprus to launch Europe-wide crypto services
Revolut also revealed its Crypto 2.0 platform, which will feature over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking up to 22% APY and 1:1 stablecoin-to-US dollar conversion.
Ripple co-founder keeps ‘cashing out’ at the highs: Will it hurt XRP price?
Ripple co-founder and former CEO Chris Larsen has amassed millions in realized profits from XRP since 2018, potentially putting the price recovery at risk.
Turkey’s $200B crypto boom is built on speculation, not adoption: Chainalysis
Turkey’s $200 billion crypto market leads the MENA region, but has been fueled more by speculative activity than by sustainable adoption, according to Chainalysis.
A16z eyes $10B in new funds, leaves crypto behind despite bullish talk
Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly raising about $10 billion for new AI and defense investments, notably excluding crypto, despite its bullish stance on decentralization.
As inflation bites, Latin America banks on stablecoins instead of bankers
Latin Americans are using stablecoins and crypto to combat inflation and access banking services where traditional systems have failed, according to the co-CEO of Bybit LATAM.
From Taylor Swift to rate cuts, RedStone brings real-world bets onchain with Kalshi
RedStone’s partnership with Kalshi bridges regulated event data and DeFi, unlocking new use cases across over 110 networks.
Berachain joins race for real-time blockchains with sub-second transactions
A new Berachain governance proposal introduces a preconfirmation layer that would cut inclusion times to 200 milliseconds, making transactions feel nearly instantaneous.
Identity systems must work for the disconnected
Digital identity systems exclude 2.7 billion people who don’t have smartphones. Offline attestations and peer-signed credentials must serve the disconnected.