TLDR President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Selig to lead the CFTC. Selig replaces Brian Quintenz, whose confirmation was derailed by pressure from the Winklevoss twins. Selig currently serves as the chief counsel for the SEC’s crypto task force. He previously worked at Willkie Farr & Gallagher in their asset management practice. The Senate must [...] The post CFTC Gets New Leadership with Michael Selig, After Quintenz Fallout appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Ripple finalized its acquisition of Hidden Road, launching Ripple Prime as a global multi-asset prime brokerage. Ripple Prime’s business has grown threefold since the initial announcement earlier this year, signaling fast adoption. RLUSD is now used as collateral for brokerage services, supported by BNY Mellon as its primary custodian. Ripple has completed five acquisitions [...] The post Ripple Becomes First Crypto Firm to Operate a Global Prime Broker appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin remained red despite returning to the top of its local trading range, leading to warnings of the “worst Uptober ever” from disappointed bulls.

• #bitcoin

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.

A presidential pardon spares CZ from punishment but not guilt — cementing his conviction, blocking appeal options, and exposing Binance to civil lawsuits.

After steep declines in Q1 and Q2, crypto spot trading on CEXs rebounded significantly, with volumes approaching those of late 2024.

HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its Robinhood listing, now eyeing a 40% price rally by November.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Elizabeth Warren “can’t get her facts right” after she claimed he pled guilty to a money-laundering charge.

A single anonymous trader saw the crash coming and capitalized on it, earning $192 million in just a few hours.

Dogecoin must break above the $0.20 resistance level to signal a reduction in selling pressure, potentially sending the DOGE price beyond $0.25.

Corporate crypto treasuries have attracted about $800 billion from retail investors, mainly at the expense of altcoins, according to 10x Research.

• #litecoin

Thailand’s SEC raids World’s iris scanning site over unlicensed WLD token operations, raising legal concerns for Sam Altman’s digital identity project.

Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color.

• #bitcoin

Corporate Bitcoin reserves now rival ETFs, and Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé wants to turn those dormant holdings into active, yield-generating assets.

• #bitcoin

This could make Bitcoin and Ether more attractive to institutional investors seeking to maximize the utility of their assets.

• #bitcoin

Switzerland’s BTC-only investment app, Relai, obtained a MiCA license in France, aiming to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible.

• #bitcoin

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.

Traditional diversification enforces market mediocrity. Agentic AI tools offer retail investors institutional-grade analysis.

Ethereum bulls pushed the price above $4,000 as traders monitored a smart trader’s activity and projected higher ETH prices.

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 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.

• #bitcoin

Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal to strengthen token liquidity as Solana’s memecoin market cools from its 2024 highs.

Indian exchange WazirX has ended its more than year-long shutdown, while the FCA is going after unregistered exchanges in the UK.

Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber confirmed the platform will eventually launch a token, but said entering the US market takes priority.

Tether projects $15 billion in profit for 2025, extending its dominance in the stablecoin market as investor interest and digital dollar adoption surge.

The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said.

If approved, the charter would allow the crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services in the United States.

Bitcoin may still be on track to $200,000 before the end of the year despite the recent market crash, but a lack of ETF buying continues to limit upside potential.

• #bitcoin

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why Bitcoin is at a pivotal moment, and what could define its next downturn.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin bounced off the $107,000 support, but the recovery is expected to face significant resistance in the $112,000 to $116,000 zone. Do charts point to any altcoins taking the lead?

• #bitcoin

Early BTC whales shift to ETFs, giving up keys for TradFi perks, as BlackRock conversions rise and onchain self-custody breaks a 15-year uptrend.

• #bitcoin

The new product is expected to launch in the first half of 2026 and will let clients borrow fiat against Bitcoin held in multisignature wallets.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin remained red despite returning to the top of its local trading range, leading to warnings of the “worst Uptober ever” from disappointed bulls.

• #bitcoin

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.

A presidential pardon spares CZ from punishment but not guilt — cementing his conviction, blocking appeal options, and exposing Binance to civil lawsuits.

After steep declines in Q1 and Q2, crypto spot trading on CEXs rebounded significantly, with volumes approaching those of late 2024.

HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its Robinhood listing, now eyeing a 40% price rally by November.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Elizabeth Warren “can’t get her facts right” after she claimed he pled guilty to a money-laundering charge.

A single anonymous trader saw the crash coming and capitalized on it, earning $192 million in just a few hours.

Dogecoin must break above the $0.20 resistance level to signal a reduction in selling pressure, potentially sending the DOGE price beyond $0.25.

Corporate crypto treasuries have attracted about $800 billion from retail investors, mainly at the expense of altcoins, according to 10x Research.

• #litecoin

Thailand’s SEC raids World’s iris scanning site over unlicensed WLD token operations, raising legal concerns for Sam Altman’s digital identity project.

Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color.

• #bitcoin

Corporate Bitcoin reserves now rival ETFs, and Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé wants to turn those dormant holdings into active, yield-generating assets.

• #bitcoin

This could make Bitcoin and Ether more attractive to institutional investors seeking to maximize the utility of their assets.

• #bitcoin

Switzerland’s BTC-only investment app, Relai, obtained a MiCA license in France, aiming to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible.

• #bitcoin

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.

Traditional diversification enforces market mediocrity. Agentic AI tools offer retail investors institutional-grade analysis.

Ethereum bulls pushed the price above $4,000 as traders monitored a smart trader’s activity and projected higher ETH prices.

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 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.

• #bitcoin

Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal to strengthen token liquidity as Solana’s memecoin market cools from its 2024 highs.

Indian exchange WazirX has ended its more than year-long shutdown, while the FCA is going after unregistered exchanges in the UK.

Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber confirmed the platform will eventually launch a token, but said entering the US market takes priority.

Tether projects $15 billion in profit for 2025, extending its dominance in the stablecoin market as investor interest and digital dollar adoption surge.

The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said.

If approved, the charter would allow the crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services in the United States.

Bitcoin may still be on track to $200,000 before the end of the year despite the recent market crash, but a lack of ETF buying continues to limit upside potential.

• #bitcoin

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why Bitcoin is at a pivotal moment, and what could define its next downturn.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin bounced off the $107,000 support, but the recovery is expected to face significant resistance in the $112,000 to $116,000 zone. Do charts point to any altcoins taking the lead?

• #bitcoin

Early BTC whales shift to ETFs, giving up keys for TradFi perks, as BlackRock conversions rise and onchain self-custody breaks a 15-year uptrend.

• #bitcoin

The new product is expected to launch in the first half of 2026 and will let clients borrow fiat against Bitcoin held in multisignature wallets.

• #bitcoin

TLDR Sygnum Bank has partnered with Debifi to introduce a Bitcoin-backed lending product. The new product uses a multisignature model, ensuring clients retain control over their collateral. Borrowers can take out fiat loans backed by Bitcoin, with three of five key holders needed to authorize transactions. The innovative approach prevents rehypothecation and allows borrowers to [...] The post Sygnum Bank Introduces Multisignature Bitcoin Lending for Clients appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin remained red despite returning to the top of its local trading range, leading to warnings of the “worst Uptober ever” from disappointed bulls.

• #bitcoin

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.

A presidential pardon spares CZ from punishment but not guilt — cementing his conviction, blocking appeal options, and exposing Binance to civil lawsuits.

After steep declines in Q1 and Q2, crypto spot trading on CEXs rebounded significantly, with volumes approaching those of late 2024.

HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its Robinhood listing, now eyeing a 40% price rally by November.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Elizabeth Warren “can’t get her facts right” after she claimed he pled guilty to a money-laundering charge.

A single anonymous trader saw the crash coming and capitalized on it, earning $192 million in just a few hours.

Dogecoin must break above the $0.20 resistance level to signal a reduction in selling pressure, potentially sending the DOGE price beyond $0.25.

Corporate crypto treasuries have attracted about $800 billion from retail investors, mainly at the expense of altcoins, according to 10x Research.

• #litecoin

Thailand’s SEC raids World’s iris scanning site over unlicensed WLD token operations, raising legal concerns for Sam Altman’s digital identity project.

Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color.

• #bitcoin

Corporate Bitcoin reserves now rival ETFs, and Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé wants to turn those dormant holdings into active, yield-generating assets.

• #bitcoin

This could make Bitcoin and Ether more attractive to institutional investors seeking to maximize the utility of their assets.

• #bitcoin

Switzerland’s BTC-only investment app, Relai, obtained a MiCA license in France, aiming to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible.

• #bitcoin

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.

Traditional diversification enforces market mediocrity. Agentic AI tools offer retail investors institutional-grade analysis.

Ethereum bulls pushed the price above $4,000 as traders monitored a smart trader’s activity and projected higher ETH prices.

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 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.

• #bitcoin

Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal to strengthen token liquidity as Solana’s memecoin market cools from its 2024 highs.

Indian exchange WazirX has ended its more than year-long shutdown, while the FCA is going after unregistered exchanges in the UK.

Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber confirmed the platform will eventually launch a token, but said entering the US market takes priority.

Tether projects $15 billion in profit for 2025, extending its dominance in the stablecoin market as investor interest and digital dollar adoption surge.

The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said.

If approved, the charter would allow the crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services in the United States.

Bitcoin may still be on track to $200,000 before the end of the year despite the recent market crash, but a lack of ETF buying continues to limit upside potential.

• #bitcoin

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why Bitcoin is at a pivotal moment, and what could define its next downturn.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin bounced off the $107,000 support, but the recovery is expected to face significant resistance in the $112,000 to $116,000 zone. Do charts point to any altcoins taking the lead?

• #bitcoin

Early BTC whales shift to ETFs, giving up keys for TradFi perks, as BlackRock conversions rise and onchain self-custody breaks a 15-year uptrend.

• #bitcoin

The new product is expected to launch in the first half of 2026 and will let clients borrow fiat against Bitcoin held in multisignature wallets.

• #bitcoin

TLDR: Bitcoin dominance has held around 58%, delaying an altcoin breakout that many traders have been waiting for. Analyst CrypFlow believes BTC dominance may still climb slightly before dropping toward the 40% region. A full repeat of the previous cycle could mean two months of rapid altcoin growth once BTC.D falls. CrypFlow warns traders to [...] The post Bitcoin Dominance Holds at 58%: Expert Says Altseason Could Be Next appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics presented a delayed report that shows that the Consumer Price Index slowed down in September, registering a rise of 0.3%, less than expected. Gas and food prices spearheaded the increase, which led analysts to point to tariffs as the culprit. US Inflation Reaches 3% in September, Its Highest Level […]

Bitcoin remained red despite returning to the top of its local trading range, leading to warnings of the “worst Uptober ever” from disappointed bulls.

• #bitcoin

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.

A presidential pardon spares CZ from punishment but not guilt — cementing his conviction, blocking appeal options, and exposing Binance to civil lawsuits.

After steep declines in Q1 and Q2, crypto spot trading on CEXs rebounded significantly, with volumes approaching those of late 2024.

HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its Robinhood listing, now eyeing a 40% price rally by November.