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.
Zelle fires up stablecoins to fuel faster cross-border payments
The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said.
Binance's CZ Finally Pardoned, $506 Million in XRP Moved in One Go, Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Awake After 14 Years — Crypto News Digest
Crypto market today: Binance's CZ has secured a presidential pardon; $506M XRP transfer sparks speculation amid crypto market rebound;Dormant BTC wallet awakens after 14 years, moves $440M.
Telegram Wallet now offers USDT DeFi yield with Affluent
Telegram will enable users to earn DeFi yield through its in-app self-custodial wallet in partnership with Affluent. Telegram has taken another step to make DeFi more accessible. On Friday, October 24, Telegram announced an integration with Affluent, a TON-based DeFi…
Solo Bitcoin miner scores $347K, ‘pure self-soverignty in action’
A solo Bitcoin miner has beaten the odds to mine an entire block alone — earning $347,000 in rewards and showcasing the network’s decentralized spirit.
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 emerge as world’s most crypto-curious investors, data reveals
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 awakened and moved 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 secretary floats faster direct 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’s CZ pardon draws fury from Maxine Waters over ‘pay-to-play’ crypto ties
Representative Maxine Waters slammed US President Donald Trump’s pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, calling it a corrupt favor.
Worst Uptober ever? Bitcoin price risks first ‘red’ October in years
Bitcoin remained red despite returning to the top of its local trading range, leading to warnings of the “worst Uptober ever” from disappointed bulls.
Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol agree on return of $120M in FET tokens to avoid legal battle
The FET token’s price fell by over 93% since the merger of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, a drop that is unrelated to Ocean Protocol’s actions, according to its founder.
Binance founder CZ’s presidential pardon is not an acquittal
A presidential pardon spares CZ from punishment but not guilt — cementing his conviction, blocking appeal options, and exposing Binance to civil lawsuits.
Crypto spot trading on CEXs recovers by 31% in Q3 after sharp drop
After steep declines in Q1 and Q2, crypto spot trading on CEXs rebounded significantly, with volumes approaching those of late 2024.
How high can HYPE’s price go after Robinhood listing?
HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its Robinhood listing, now eyeing a 40% price rally by November.
‘There were NO money-laundering’ charges, CZ claps back at Senator Warren
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Elizabeth Warren “can’t get her facts right” after she claimed he pled guilty to a money-laundering charge.
How an anonymous trader made $192M shorting one of the biggest crypto crashes
A single anonymous trader saw the crash coming and capitalized on it, earning $192 million in just a few hours.
Dogecoin price chart projects 25% gains, but first, this must happen
Dogecoin must break above the $0.20 resistance level to signal a reduction in selling pressure, potentially sending the DOGE price beyond $0.25.
Crypto treasuries siphon $800B from altcoins, and it might be ‘forever’
Corporate crypto treasuries have attracted about $800 billion from retail investors, mainly at the expense of altcoins, according to 10x Research.
Thai regulators raid World iris scanning site in latest headache for Sam Altman
Thailand’s SEC raids World’s iris scanning site over unlicensed WLD token operations, raising legal concerns for Sam Altman’s digital identity project.
Can the biggest Bitcoin whales really decide when the market turns green or red?
Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color.
Bitcoin treasuries can earn more Bitcoin, says Willem Schroé
Corporate Bitcoin reserves now rival ETFs, and Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé wants to turn those dormant holdings into active, yield-generating assets.
JPMorgan reportedly plans to let clients borrow against their Bitcoin and Ether
This could make Bitcoin and Ether more attractive to institutional investors seeking to maximize the utility of their assets.
Bitcoin-only app Relai gets EU green light under MiCA
Switzerland’s BTC-only investment app, Relai, obtained a MiCA license in France, aiming to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible.
Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 update crashes $5.8B economy, revives NFT debate
A major update to Counter-Strike 2’s item mechanics wiped nearly $2 billion from its $5.8 billion skin market, igniting debate over central control in gaming.
AI gives retail investors a way out of the diversification trap
Traditional diversification enforces market mediocrity. Agentic AI tools offer retail investors institutional-grade analysis.
Can Ethereum reclaim $4K? ‘Smart trader’ whale raises ETH long to $131M
Ethereum bulls pushed the price above $4,000 as traders monitored a smart trader’s activity and projected higher ETH prices.
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.
Bitcoin spikes to $112K on soft US CPI data as S&P 500 hits record high
Bitcoin flipped volatile as CPI data came in lower than expected, but failed to follow stocks as they hit fresh all-time highs on Fed rate-cut optimism.
Pump.fun expands with Padre acquisition as memecoin market cools
Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal to strengthen token liquidity as Solana’s memecoin market cools from its 2024 highs.
WazirX shutdown ends, UK watchdog targets HTX: Global Express
Indian exchange WazirX has ended its more than year-long shutdown, while the FCA is going after unregistered exchanges in the UK.
Polymarket: Token will come, but US launch comes first
Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber confirmed the platform will eventually launch a token, but said entering the US market takes priority.
Tether’s stablecoin business set for another record year of profitability
Tether projects $15 billion in profit for 2025, extending its dominance in the stablecoin market as investor interest and digital dollar adoption surge.
Zelle fires up stablecoins to fuel faster cross-border payments
The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX moves over $130M in BTC to new wallet with small transfer to Coinbase Prime
SpaceX's Bitcoin wallet activity suggests strategic asset management, potentially impacting market perceptions and institutional crypto adoption. The post Elon Musk’s SpaceX moves over $130M in BTC to new wallet with small transfer to Coinbase Prime appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Solo Bitcoin miner scores $347K, ‘pure self-soverignty in action’
A solo Bitcoin miner has beaten the odds to mine an entire block alone — earning $347,000 in rewards and showcasing the network’s decentralized spirit.
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 emerge as world’s most crypto-curious investors, data reveals
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 awakened and moved 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 secretary floats faster direct 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’s CZ pardon draws fury from Maxine Waters over ‘pay-to-play’ crypto ties
Representative Maxine Waters slammed US President Donald Trump’s pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, calling it a corrupt favor.
Worst Uptober ever? Bitcoin price risks first ‘red’ October in years
Bitcoin remained red despite returning to the top of its local trading range, leading to warnings of the “worst Uptober ever” from disappointed bulls.
Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol agree on return of $120M in FET tokens to avoid legal battle
The FET token’s price fell by over 93% since the merger of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, a drop that is unrelated to Ocean Protocol’s actions, according to its founder.
Binance founder CZ’s presidential pardon is not an acquittal
A presidential pardon spares CZ from punishment but not guilt — cementing his conviction, blocking appeal options, and exposing Binance to civil lawsuits.
Crypto spot trading on CEXs recovers by 31% in Q3 after sharp drop
After steep declines in Q1 and Q2, crypto spot trading on CEXs rebounded significantly, with volumes approaching those of late 2024.
How high can HYPE’s price go after Robinhood listing?
HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its Robinhood listing, now eyeing a 40% price rally by November.
‘There were NO money-laundering’ charges, CZ claps back at Senator Warren
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Elizabeth Warren “can’t get her facts right” after she claimed he pled guilty to a money-laundering charge.
How an anonymous trader made $192M shorting one of the biggest crypto crashes
A single anonymous trader saw the crash coming and capitalized on it, earning $192 million in just a few hours.
Dogecoin price chart projects 25% gains, but first, this must happen
Dogecoin must break above the $0.20 resistance level to signal a reduction in selling pressure, potentially sending the DOGE price beyond $0.25.
Crypto treasuries siphon $800B from altcoins, and it might be ‘forever’
Corporate crypto treasuries have attracted about $800 billion from retail investors, mainly at the expense of altcoins, according to 10x Research.
Thai regulators raid World iris scanning site in latest headache for Sam Altman
Thailand’s SEC raids World’s iris scanning site over unlicensed WLD token operations, raising legal concerns for Sam Altman’s digital identity project.
Can the biggest Bitcoin whales really decide when the market turns green or red?
Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color.
Bitcoin treasuries can earn more Bitcoin, says Willem Schroé
Corporate Bitcoin reserves now rival ETFs, and Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé wants to turn those dormant holdings into active, yield-generating assets.
JPMorgan reportedly plans to let clients borrow against their Bitcoin and Ether
This could make Bitcoin and Ether more attractive to institutional investors seeking to maximize the utility of their assets.
Bitcoin-only app Relai gets EU green light under MiCA
Switzerland’s BTC-only investment app, Relai, obtained a MiCA license in France, aiming to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible.
Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 update crashes $5.8B economy, revives NFT debate
A major update to Counter-Strike 2’s item mechanics wiped nearly $2 billion from its $5.8 billion skin market, igniting debate over central control in gaming.
AI gives retail investors a way out of the diversification trap
Traditional diversification enforces market mediocrity. Agentic AI tools offer retail investors institutional-grade analysis.
Can Ethereum reclaim $4K? ‘Smart trader’ whale raises ETH long to $131M
Ethereum bulls pushed the price above $4,000 as traders monitored a smart trader’s activity and projected higher ETH prices.
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.
Bitcoin spikes to $112K on soft US CPI data as S&P 500 hits record high
Bitcoin flipped volatile as CPI data came in lower than expected, but failed to follow stocks as they hit fresh all-time highs on Fed rate-cut optimism.
Pump.fun expands with Padre acquisition as memecoin market cools
Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal to strengthen token liquidity as Solana’s memecoin market cools from its 2024 highs.
WazirX shutdown ends, UK watchdog targets HTX: Global Express
Indian exchange WazirX has ended its more than year-long shutdown, while the FCA is going after unregistered exchanges in the UK.
Polymarket: Token will come, but US launch comes first
Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber confirmed the platform will eventually launch a token, but said entering the US market takes priority.
Tether’s stablecoin business set for another record year of profitability
Tether projects $15 billion in profit for 2025, extending its dominance in the stablecoin market as investor interest and digital dollar adoption surge.
Zelle fires up stablecoins to fuel faster cross-border payments
The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said.
Solo Bitcoin miner scores $347K, ‘pure self-soverignty in action’
A solo Bitcoin miner has beaten the odds to mine an entire block alone — earning $347,000 in rewards and showcasing the network’s decentralized spirit.
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 emerge as world’s most crypto-curious investors, data reveals
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 awakened and moved 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 secretary floats faster direct 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’s CZ pardon draws fury from Maxine Waters over ‘pay-to-play’ crypto ties
Representative Maxine Waters slammed US President Donald Trump’s pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, calling it a corrupt favor.
Worst Uptober ever? Bitcoin price risks first ‘red’ October in years
Bitcoin remained red despite returning to the top of its local trading range, leading to warnings of the “worst Uptober ever” from disappointed bulls.
Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol agree on return of $120M in FET tokens to avoid legal battle
The FET token’s price fell by over 93% since the merger of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, a drop that is unrelated to Ocean Protocol’s actions, according to its founder.
Binance founder CZ’s presidential pardon is not an acquittal
A presidential pardon spares CZ from punishment but not guilt — cementing his conviction, blocking appeal options, and exposing Binance to civil lawsuits.
Crypto spot trading on CEXs recovers by 31% in Q3 after sharp drop
After steep declines in Q1 and Q2, crypto spot trading on CEXs rebounded significantly, with volumes approaching those of late 2024.
How high can HYPE’s price go after Robinhood listing?
HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its Robinhood listing, now eyeing a 40% price rally by November.
‘There were NO money-laundering’ charges, CZ claps back at Senator Warren
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Elizabeth Warren “can’t get her facts right” after she claimed he pled guilty to a money-laundering charge.
How an anonymous trader made $192M shorting one of the biggest crypto crashes
A single anonymous trader saw the crash coming and capitalized on it, earning $192 million in just a few hours.
Dogecoin price chart projects 25% gains, but first, this must happen
Dogecoin must break above the $0.20 resistance level to signal a reduction in selling pressure, potentially sending the DOGE price beyond $0.25.
Crypto treasuries siphon $800B from altcoins, and it might be ‘forever’
Corporate crypto treasuries have attracted about $800 billion from retail investors, mainly at the expense of altcoins, according to 10x Research.
Thai regulators raid World iris scanning site in latest headache for Sam Altman
Thailand’s SEC raids World’s iris scanning site over unlicensed WLD token operations, raising legal concerns for Sam Altman’s digital identity project.
Can the biggest Bitcoin whales really decide when the market turns green or red?
Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color.
Bitcoin treasuries can earn more Bitcoin, says Willem Schroé
Corporate Bitcoin reserves now rival ETFs, and Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé wants to turn those dormant holdings into active, yield-generating assets.
JPMorgan reportedly plans to let clients borrow against their Bitcoin and Ether
This could make Bitcoin and Ether more attractive to institutional investors seeking to maximize the utility of their assets.
Bitcoin-only app Relai gets EU green light under MiCA
Switzerland’s BTC-only investment app, Relai, obtained a MiCA license in France, aiming to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible.
Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 update crashes $5.8B economy, revives NFT debate
A major update to Counter-Strike 2’s item mechanics wiped nearly $2 billion from its $5.8 billion skin market, igniting debate over central control in gaming.
AI gives retail investors a way out of the diversification trap
Traditional diversification enforces market mediocrity. Agentic AI tools offer retail investors institutional-grade analysis.
Can Ethereum reclaim $4K? ‘Smart trader’ whale raises ETH long to $131M
Ethereum bulls pushed the price above $4,000 as traders monitored a smart trader’s activity and projected higher ETH prices.
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.
Bitcoin spikes to $112K on soft US CPI data as S&P 500 hits record high
Bitcoin flipped volatile as CPI data came in lower than expected, but failed to follow stocks as they hit fresh all-time highs on Fed rate-cut optimism.
Pump.fun expands with Padre acquisition as memecoin market cools
Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal to strengthen token liquidity as Solana’s memecoin market cools from its 2024 highs.
WazirX shutdown ends, UK watchdog targets HTX: Global Express
Indian exchange WazirX has ended its more than year-long shutdown, while the FCA is going after unregistered exchanges in the UK.
Polymarket: Token will come, but US launch comes first
Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber confirmed the platform will eventually launch a token, but said entering the US market takes priority.
Tether’s stablecoin business set for another record year of profitability
Tether projects $15 billion in profit for 2025, extending its dominance in the stablecoin market as investor interest and digital dollar adoption surge.
Zelle fires up stablecoins to fuel faster cross-border payments
The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said.
Tether plans to expand USAT stablecoin reach to 100M Americans by December: CoinDesk
Tether partners with Rumble to expand USAT stablecoin reach, enabling Bitcoin and crypto tipping for 51 million US users. The post Tether plans to expand USAT stablecoin reach to 100M Americans by December: CoinDesk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Solo Bitcoin miner scores $347K, ‘pure self-soverignty in action’
A solo Bitcoin miner has beaten the odds to mine an entire block alone — earning $347,000 in rewards and showcasing the network’s decentralized spirit.
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 emerge as world’s most crypto-curious investors, data reveals
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 awakened and moved 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 secretary floats faster direct 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.