 AI gives retail investors a way out of the diversification trap
                        
                        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.
                        
                         WazirX shutdown ends, UK watchdog targets HTX: Global Express
                        
                        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: 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’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
                        
                        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.
                        
                         Crypto.com pushes for federal footing with US trust bank charter application
                        
                        Crypto.com pushes for federal footing with US trust bank charter application
                    
                    If approved, the charter would allow the crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services in the United States.
                        
                         $19B crypto crash opens door to $200K Bitcoin in 2025: Finance Redefined
                        
                        $19B crypto crash opens door to $200K Bitcoin in 2025: Finance Redefined
                    
                    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’s bull market is intact, but key levels signal risk, says Galaxy Digital analyst
                        
                        Bitcoin’s bull market is intact, but key levels signal risk, says Galaxy Digital analyst
                    
                    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.
                        
                         Price predictions 10/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
                        
                        Price predictions 10/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
                    
                    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?
                        
                         Crypto Biz: Bitcoin whales trade keys for comfort
                        
                        Crypto Biz: Bitcoin whales trade keys for comfort
                    
                    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.
                        
                         Sygnum Bank bets on Bitcoin lending with multisign custody model
                        
                        Sygnum Bank bets on Bitcoin lending with multisign custody model
                    
                    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.
                        
                         Binance comeback? CZ’s pardon reignites talk of a US return
                        
                        Binance comeback? CZ’s pardon reignites talk of a US return
                    
                    US President Donald Trump said Binance founder Changpeng Zhao had "a lot of support" from the crypto industry and was widely recommended for a pardon.
                        
                         Coinbase stock surges after JPMorgan upgrade on Base, USDC potential
                        
                        Coinbase stock surges after JPMorgan upgrade on Base, USDC potential
                    
                    JPMorgan sees Coinbase unlocking billions through its Base layer-2 network and USDC rewards overhaul, lifting its price target and fueling a sharp stock rally.
                        
                         Bitcoin price compression will spark expansion: Will BTC explode toward $120K?
                        
                        Bitcoin price compression will spark expansion: Will BTC explode toward $120K?
                    
                    Bitcoin sellers put a cap on $112,000, but technical, onchain data and the end of October US macroeconomic calendar suggest that the price compression will trigger a violent expansion.
                        
                         Trump to nominate SEC's 'pro-crypto' Michael Selig as CFTC chair: Report
                        
                        Trump to nominate SEC's 'pro-crypto' Michael Selig as CFTC chair: Report
                    
                    The rumored nomination of Michael Selig follows the CFTC nomination process hitting a snag in September when Brian Quintenz was withdrawn.
                        
                         Bitcoin miners build on gains after Jane Street discloses stakes
                        
                        Bitcoin miners build on gains after Jane Street discloses stakes
                    
                    Shares of leading Bitcoin mining companies rose after Jane Street disclosed new holdings on Thursday, extending a months-long rally across publicly traded mining stocks.
                        
                         Rumble partners with Tether to add Bitcoin tips for content creators
                        
                        Rumble partners with Tether to add Bitcoin tips for content creators
                    
                    Video sharing platform Rumble has teamed up with Tether to help it add Bitcoin tips to content creators, expected to launch in early to mid-December.
                        
                         Bank of England probes data-mining lending strategies fueling AI bets
                        
                        Bank of England probes data-mining lending strategies fueling AI bets
                    
                    The Bank of England is worried that a rise in financiers' lending to data center lending may cause an AI bubble reminiscent of the dot-com crash in the early 2000s.
                        
                         Ripple now a one-stop fintech shop after closing Hidden Road acquisition
                        
                        Ripple now a one-stop fintech shop after closing Hidden Road acquisition
                    
                    Ripple has completed its acquisition of Hidden Road, a move that will expand its fintech services for institutional clients and boost the utility and reach of its RLUSD stablecoin.
                        
                         Spot Ether ETFs see outflows for second consecutive week amid ‘cooling demand’
                        
                        Spot Ether ETFs see outflows for second consecutive week amid ‘cooling demand’
                    
                    Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $446 million in weekly inflows, signaling renewed institutional confidence in BTC as Ether funds faced a second straight week of outflows.
                        
                         Ferrari to launch digital token to let fans bid on its Le Mans-winning race car
                        
                        Ferrari to launch digital token to let fans bid on its Le Mans-winning race car
                    
                    Ferrari is deepening its crypto push with a new digital token for its top clients, letting them bid on the Le Mans-winning 499P as part of a limited auction set to launch in 2027.
                        
                         No HMRC letter? UK crypto investors may still owe taxes, expert warns
                        
                        No HMRC letter? UK crypto investors may still owe taxes, expert warns
                    
                    HMRC has issued 65,000 crypto tax warning letters, but experts say UK investors who haven’t been contacted could still owe taxes.
                        
                         Countries across Africa approve new crypto laws as adoption grows
                        
                        Countries across Africa approve new crypto laws as adoption grows
                    
                    Crypto laws are popping up across Africa as countries race to offer favorable conditions to the crypto industry and balance consumer safety concerns.
                        
                         Don’t just tokenize assets, build the institutions to back them
                        
                        Don’t just tokenize assets, build the institutions to back them
                    
                    RWA tokenization faces criticism, but regulatory clarity and institutional adoption prove it’s building the foundation for finance’s future.
                        
                         XRP price eyes rally to $3.45 after Ripple CEO tells investors to ‘lock in’
                        
                        XRP price eyes rally to $3.45 after Ripple CEO tells investors to ‘lock in’
                    
                    XRP eyes a breakout toward $3–$3.45 as strong technical support and Ripple’s expanding institutional push fuel renewed bullish momentum.
                        
                         Ledger’s new multisig interface sparks backlash over 'cash cow' fees
                        
                        Ledger’s new multisig interface sparks backlash over 'cash cow' fees
                    
                    Ledger’s new multisig app earns praise for tech upgrades but sparks backlash over added transaction fees.
                        
                         Mid-tier Bitcoin miners gain ground, reshaping post-halving competition
                        
                        Mid-tier Bitcoin miners gain ground, reshaping post-halving competition
                    
                    Smaller Bitcoin miners surge in hashrate and debt as competition intensifies post-halving, reshaping the industry’s balance of power.
                        
                         ISM Manufacturing PMI suggests Bitcoin cycle may extend beyond historical norm
                        
                        ISM Manufacturing PMI suggests Bitcoin cycle may extend beyond historical norm
                    
                    Bitcoin’s market cycles may stretch longer as ISM manufacturing data remains weak, hinting at extended macro headwinds and slower business recovery.
                        
                         Here’s what happened in crypto today
                        
                        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.
                        
                         Kyrgyzstan launches stablecoin on BNB Chain, confirms future CBDC rollout
                        
                        Kyrgyzstan launches stablecoin on BNB Chain, confirms future CBDC rollout
                    
                    A stablecoin is now live in Kyrgyzstan, which confirmed plans to launch a CBDC and explore a national crypto reserve after meeting with strategic adviser Changpeng Zhao.
                        
                         Coinbase’s x402 transactions explode over 10,000% in a month
                        
                        Coinbase’s x402 transactions explode over 10,000% in a month
                    
                    Coinbase’s x402 protocol, which enables AI agents to transact autonomously over the internet, has seen a 10,000% rise in transaction activity over a month.
                        
                         WazirX shutdown ends, UK watchdog targets HTX: Global Express
                        
                        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: 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’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
                        
                        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.
                        
                         Crypto.com pushes for federal footing with US trust bank charter application
                        
                        Crypto.com pushes for federal footing with US trust bank charter application
                    
                    If approved, the charter would allow the crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services in the United States.
                        
                         $19B crypto crash opens door to $200K Bitcoin in 2025: Finance Redefined
                        
                        $19B crypto crash opens door to $200K Bitcoin in 2025: Finance Redefined
                    
                    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’s bull market is intact, but key levels signal risk, says Galaxy Digital analyst
                        
                        Bitcoin’s bull market is intact, but key levels signal risk, says Galaxy Digital analyst
                    
                    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.
                        
                         Price predictions 10/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
                        
                        Price predictions 10/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
                    
                    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?
                        
                         Crypto Biz: Bitcoin whales trade keys for comfort
                        
                        Crypto Biz: Bitcoin whales trade keys for comfort
                    
                    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.
                        
                         Sygnum Bank bets on Bitcoin lending with multisign custody model
                        
                        Sygnum Bank bets on Bitcoin lending with multisign custody model
                    
                    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.
                        
                         Binance comeback? CZ’s pardon reignites talk of a US return
                        
                        Binance comeback? CZ’s pardon reignites talk of a US return
                    
                    US President Donald Trump said Binance founder Changpeng Zhao had "a lot of support" from the crypto industry and was widely recommended for a pardon.
                        
                         Coinbase stock surges after JPMorgan upgrade on Base, USDC potential
                        
                        Coinbase stock surges after JPMorgan upgrade on Base, USDC potential
                    
                    JPMorgan sees Coinbase unlocking billions through its Base layer-2 network and USDC rewards overhaul, lifting its price target and fueling a sharp stock rally.
                        
                         Bitcoin price compression will spark expansion: Will BTC explode toward $120K?
                        
                        Bitcoin price compression will spark expansion: Will BTC explode toward $120K?
                    
                    Bitcoin sellers put a cap on $112,000, but technical, onchain data and the end of October US macroeconomic calendar suggest that the price compression will trigger a violent expansion.
                        
                         Trump to nominate SEC's 'pro-crypto' Michael Selig as CFTC chair: Report
                        
                        Trump to nominate SEC's 'pro-crypto' Michael Selig as CFTC chair: Report
                    
                    The rumored nomination of Michael Selig follows the CFTC nomination process hitting a snag in September when Brian Quintenz was withdrawn.
                        
                         Bitcoin miners build on gains after Jane Street discloses stakes
                        
                        Bitcoin miners build on gains after Jane Street discloses stakes
                    
                    Shares of leading Bitcoin mining companies rose after Jane Street disclosed new holdings on Thursday, extending a months-long rally across publicly traded mining stocks.
                        
                         Rumble partners with Tether to add Bitcoin tips for content creators
                        
                        Rumble partners with Tether to add Bitcoin tips for content creators
                    
                    Video sharing platform Rumble has teamed up with Tether to help it add Bitcoin tips to content creators, expected to launch in early to mid-December.
                        
                         Bank of England probes data-mining lending strategies fueling AI bets
                        
                        Bank of England probes data-mining lending strategies fueling AI bets
                    
                    The Bank of England is worried that a rise in financiers' lending to data center lending may cause an AI bubble reminiscent of the dot-com crash in the early 2000s.
                        
                         Ripple now a one-stop fintech shop after closing Hidden Road acquisition
                        
                        Ripple now a one-stop fintech shop after closing Hidden Road acquisition
                    
                    Ripple has completed its acquisition of Hidden Road, a move that will expand its fintech services for institutional clients and boost the utility and reach of its RLUSD stablecoin.
                        
                         Spot Ether ETFs see outflows for second consecutive week amid ‘cooling demand’
                        
                        Spot Ether ETFs see outflows for second consecutive week amid ‘cooling demand’
                    
                    Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $446 million in weekly inflows, signaling renewed institutional confidence in BTC as Ether funds faced a second straight week of outflows.
                        
                         Ferrari to launch digital token to let fans bid on its Le Mans-winning race car
                        
                        Ferrari to launch digital token to let fans bid on its Le Mans-winning race car
                    
                    Ferrari is deepening its crypto push with a new digital token for its top clients, letting them bid on the Le Mans-winning 499P as part of a limited auction set to launch in 2027.
                        
                         No HMRC letter? UK crypto investors may still owe taxes, expert warns
                        
                        No HMRC letter? UK crypto investors may still owe taxes, expert warns
                    
                    HMRC has issued 65,000 crypto tax warning letters, but experts say UK investors who haven’t been contacted could still owe taxes.
                        
                         Countries across Africa approve new crypto laws as adoption grows
                        
                        Countries across Africa approve new crypto laws as adoption grows
                    
                    Crypto laws are popping up across Africa as countries race to offer favorable conditions to the crypto industry and balance consumer safety concerns.
                        
                         Don’t just tokenize assets, build the institutions to back them
                        
                        Don’t just tokenize assets, build the institutions to back them
                    
                    RWA tokenization faces criticism, but regulatory clarity and institutional adoption prove it’s building the foundation for finance’s future.
                        
                         XRP price eyes rally to $3.45 after Ripple CEO tells investors to ‘lock in’
                        
                        XRP price eyes rally to $3.45 after Ripple CEO tells investors to ‘lock in’
                    
                    XRP eyes a breakout toward $3–$3.45 as strong technical support and Ripple’s expanding institutional push fuel renewed bullish momentum.
                        
                         Ledger’s new multisig interface sparks backlash over 'cash cow' fees
                        
                        Ledger’s new multisig interface sparks backlash over 'cash cow' fees
                    
                    Ledger’s new multisig app earns praise for tech upgrades but sparks backlash over added transaction fees.
                        
                         Mid-tier Bitcoin miners gain ground, reshaping post-halving competition
                        
                        Mid-tier Bitcoin miners gain ground, reshaping post-halving competition
                    
                    Smaller Bitcoin miners surge in hashrate and debt as competition intensifies post-halving, reshaping the industry’s balance of power.
                        
                         ISM Manufacturing PMI suggests Bitcoin cycle may extend beyond historical norm
                        
                        ISM Manufacturing PMI suggests Bitcoin cycle may extend beyond historical norm
                    
                    Bitcoin’s market cycles may stretch longer as ISM manufacturing data remains weak, hinting at extended macro headwinds and slower business recovery.
                        
                         Here’s what happened in crypto today
                        
                        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.
                        
                         Kyrgyzstan launches stablecoin on BNB Chain, confirms future CBDC rollout
                        
                        Kyrgyzstan launches stablecoin on BNB Chain, confirms future CBDC rollout
                    
                    A stablecoin is now live in Kyrgyzstan, which confirmed plans to launch a CBDC and explore a national crypto reserve after meeting with strategic adviser Changpeng Zhao.
                        
                         Coinbase’s x402 transactions explode over 10,000% in a month
                        
                        Coinbase’s x402 transactions explode over 10,000% in a month
                    
                    Coinbase’s x402 protocol, which enables AI agents to transact autonomously over the internet, has seen a 10,000% rise in transaction activity over a month.
                        
                         Visa Sees $670 Billion Stablecoin Boom Fueling Next Global Credit Revolution
                        
                        Visa Sees $670 Billion Stablecoin Boom Fueling Next Global Credit Revolution
                    
                    Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as the backbone of a new global credit infrastructure, and Visa’s latest analysis highlights explosive lending growth, surging user adoption, and institutional momentum transforming capital access across decentralized and traditional financial systems. Visa Highlights Explosive Growth of Blockchain-Based Credit Markets The surge in blockchain-based credit markets is redefining how traditional finance […]
                        
                         Binance’s CZ strengthens Kyrgyzstan ties - ‘We like to add real value'
                        
                        Binance’s CZ strengthens Kyrgyzstan ties - ‘We like to add real value'
                    
                    Key Takeaways What major blockchain developments did Zhao highlight in Kyrgyzstan? He announced the launch of a National Stablecoin on BNB Chain, a ready-to-rollout CBDC, and the creation of a NatioThe post Binance’s CZ strengthens Kyrgyzstan ties - ‘We like to add real value' appeared first on AMBCrypto.
                        
                         WazirX shutdown ends, UK watchdog targets HTX: Global Express
                        
                        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: 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’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
                        
                        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.
                        
                         Crypto.com pushes for federal footing with US trust bank charter application
                        
                        Crypto.com pushes for federal footing with US trust bank charter application
                    
                    If approved, the charter would allow the crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services in the United States.
                        
                         $19B crypto crash opens door to $200K Bitcoin in 2025: Finance Redefined
                        
                        $19B crypto crash opens door to $200K Bitcoin in 2025: Finance Redefined
                    
                    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’s bull market is intact, but key levels signal risk, says Galaxy Digital analyst
                        
                        Bitcoin’s bull market is intact, but key levels signal risk, says Galaxy Digital analyst
                    
                    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.
                        
                         Price predictions 10/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
                        
                        Price predictions 10/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
                    
                    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?
                        
                         Crypto Biz: Bitcoin whales trade keys for comfort
                        
                        Crypto Biz: Bitcoin whales trade keys for comfort
                    
                    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.
                        
                         Sygnum Bank bets on Bitcoin lending with multisign custody model
                        
                        Sygnum Bank bets on Bitcoin lending with multisign custody model
                    
                    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.
                        
                         Binance comeback? CZ’s pardon reignites talk of a US return
                        
                        Binance comeback? CZ’s pardon reignites talk of a US return
                    
                    US President Donald Trump said Binance founder Changpeng Zhao had "a lot of support" from the crypto industry and was widely recommended for a pardon.
                        
                         Coinbase stock surges after JPMorgan upgrade on Base, USDC potential
                        
                        Coinbase stock surges after JPMorgan upgrade on Base, USDC potential
                    
                    JPMorgan sees Coinbase unlocking billions through its Base layer-2 network and USDC rewards overhaul, lifting its price target and fueling a sharp stock rally.
                        
                         Bitcoin price compression will spark expansion: Will BTC explode toward $120K?
                        
                        Bitcoin price compression will spark expansion: Will BTC explode toward $120K?
                    
                    Bitcoin sellers put a cap on $112,000, but technical, onchain data and the end of October US macroeconomic calendar suggest that the price compression will trigger a violent expansion.
                        
                         Trump to nominate SEC's 'pro-crypto' Michael Selig as CFTC chair: Report
                        
                        Trump to nominate SEC's 'pro-crypto' Michael Selig as CFTC chair: Report
                    
                    The rumored nomination of Michael Selig follows the CFTC nomination process hitting a snag in September when Brian Quintenz was withdrawn.
                        
                         Bitcoin miners build on gains after Jane Street discloses stakes
                        
                        Bitcoin miners build on gains after Jane Street discloses stakes
                    
                    Shares of leading Bitcoin mining companies rose after Jane Street disclosed new holdings on Thursday, extending a months-long rally across publicly traded mining stocks.
                        
                         Rumble partners with Tether to add Bitcoin tips for content creators
                        
                        Rumble partners with Tether to add Bitcoin tips for content creators
                    
                    Video sharing platform Rumble has teamed up with Tether to help it add Bitcoin tips to content creators, expected to launch in early to mid-December.
                        
                         Bank of England probes data-mining lending strategies fueling AI bets
                        
                        Bank of England probes data-mining lending strategies fueling AI bets
                    
                    The Bank of England is worried that a rise in financiers' lending to data center lending may cause an AI bubble reminiscent of the dot-com crash in the early 2000s.
                        
                         Ripple now a one-stop fintech shop after closing Hidden Road acquisition
                        
                        Ripple now a one-stop fintech shop after closing Hidden Road acquisition
                    
                    Ripple has completed its acquisition of Hidden Road, a move that will expand its fintech services for institutional clients and boost the utility and reach of its RLUSD stablecoin.
                        
                         Spot Ether ETFs see outflows for second consecutive week amid ‘cooling demand’
                        
                        Spot Ether ETFs see outflows for second consecutive week amid ‘cooling demand’
                    
                    Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $446 million in weekly inflows, signaling renewed institutional confidence in BTC as Ether funds faced a second straight week of outflows.
                        
                         Ferrari to launch digital token to let fans bid on its Le Mans-winning race car
                        
                        Ferrari to launch digital token to let fans bid on its Le Mans-winning race car
                    
                    Ferrari is deepening its crypto push with a new digital token for its top clients, letting them bid on the Le Mans-winning 499P as part of a limited auction set to launch in 2027.
                        
                         No HMRC letter? UK crypto investors may still owe taxes, expert warns
                        
                        No HMRC letter? UK crypto investors may still owe taxes, expert warns
                    
                    HMRC has issued 65,000 crypto tax warning letters, but experts say UK investors who haven’t been contacted could still owe taxes.
                        
                         Countries across Africa approve new crypto laws as adoption grows
                        
                        Countries across Africa approve new crypto laws as adoption grows
                    
                    Crypto laws are popping up across Africa as countries race to offer favorable conditions to the crypto industry and balance consumer safety concerns.
                        
                         Don’t just tokenize assets, build the institutions to back them
                        
                        Don’t just tokenize assets, build the institutions to back them
                    
                    RWA tokenization faces criticism, but regulatory clarity and institutional adoption prove it’s building the foundation for finance’s future.
                        
                         XRP price eyes rally to $3.45 after Ripple CEO tells investors to ‘lock in’
                        
                        XRP price eyes rally to $3.45 after Ripple CEO tells investors to ‘lock in’
                    
                    XRP eyes a breakout toward $3–$3.45 as strong technical support and Ripple’s expanding institutional push fuel renewed bullish momentum.
                        
                         Ledger’s new multisig interface sparks backlash over 'cash cow' fees
                        
                        Ledger’s new multisig interface sparks backlash over 'cash cow' fees
                    
                    Ledger’s new multisig app earns praise for tech upgrades but sparks backlash over added transaction fees.
                        
                         Mid-tier Bitcoin miners gain ground, reshaping post-halving competition
                        
                        Mid-tier Bitcoin miners gain ground, reshaping post-halving competition
                    
                    Smaller Bitcoin miners surge in hashrate and debt as competition intensifies post-halving, reshaping the industry’s balance of power.
                        
                         ISM Manufacturing PMI suggests Bitcoin cycle may extend beyond historical norm
                        
                        ISM Manufacturing PMI suggests Bitcoin cycle may extend beyond historical norm
                    
                    Bitcoin’s market cycles may stretch longer as ISM manufacturing data remains weak, hinting at extended macro headwinds and slower business recovery.
                        
                         Here’s what happened in crypto today
                        
                        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.
                        
                         Kyrgyzstan launches stablecoin on BNB Chain, confirms future CBDC rollout
                        
                        Kyrgyzstan launches stablecoin on BNB Chain, confirms future CBDC rollout
                    
                    A stablecoin is now live in Kyrgyzstan, which confirmed plans to launch a CBDC and explore a national crypto reserve after meeting with strategic adviser Changpeng Zhao.
                        
                         Coinbase’s x402 transactions explode over 10,000% in a month
                        
                        Coinbase’s x402 transactions explode over 10,000% in a month
                    
                    Coinbase’s x402 protocol, which enables AI agents to transact autonomously over the internet, has seen a 10,000% rise in transaction activity over a month.
                        
                         WazirX shutdown ends, UK watchdog targets HTX: Global Express
                        
                        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: 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’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
                        
                        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.
                        
                         Crypto.com pushes for federal footing with US trust bank charter application
                        
                        Crypto.com pushes for federal footing with US trust bank charter application
                    
                    If approved, the charter would allow the crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services in the United States.
                        
                         $19B crypto crash opens door to $200K Bitcoin in 2025: Finance Redefined
                        
                        $19B crypto crash opens door to $200K Bitcoin in 2025: Finance Redefined
                    
                    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’s bull market is intact, but key levels signal risk, says Galaxy Digital analyst
                        
                        Bitcoin’s bull market is intact, but key levels signal risk, says Galaxy Digital analyst
                    
                    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.
                        
                         Price predictions 10/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
                        
                        Price predictions 10/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
                    
                    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?