Can Pi Network’s ISO 20022 upgrade measure up to XRP Ledger and Stellar Network?
As Pi Network prepares to align with ISO 20022 by November 2025, can it truly stand beside the XRP Ledger and the Stellar Network in cross-border finance?
Crypto.com expands institutional custody footprint with Pineapple Financial’s $100M INJ treasury
Crypto.com has partnered with Pineapple Financial to provide custody and staking infrastructure for its INJ treasury, adding to its growing roster of institutional custody clients. Crypto.com and NYSE-listed Pineapple Financial Inc. have entered a strategic partnership under which Crypto.com will…
Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade hits final testnet on Hoodi before mainnet launch
Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade has gone live on the network’s final testnet, Hoodi, as developers prepare for the mainnet launch slated for December. According to the team at Nethermind, an Ethereum execution client, the Hoodi Fork was “successfully completed” on Oct.…
KRW1 to be integrated into Circle’s Arc blockchain
South Korean BDACS’ official stablecoin, KRW1, will be issued on Circle’s blockchain Arc. This marks the second integration for the stablecoin after its initial launch on Avalanche. According to a recent report by Yonhap News, South Korean digital asset company…
Australia extends crypto regulations to stablecoins and tokenized assets
Australia is tightening its grip on the crypto industry as regulators move to redefine what falls under financial oversight. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has broadened its regulatory scope on digital assets. On Wednesday, October 29, the commission…
Will Hedera price crash as a death cross forms on chart?
Hedera price is close to confirming a death cross on the daily chart, following the launch of its first spot ETF. According to data from crypto.news, Hedera (HBAR) has dropped 34% from its July high and nearly 50% from its…
Visa to Support More Stablecoins as Crypto Spending Hits $140 Billion
TLDR: Visa’s crypto and stablecoin payments now exceed $140B since 2020, with $100B from asset purchases. Stablecoin Visa card spending jumped fourfold year-over-year, reaching a $2.5B annualized run rate. Visa plans to support four more stablecoins as part of its global crypto payments expansion strategy. Over 130 stablecoin-linked Visa programs now operate across 40 countries, [...] The post Visa to Support More Stablecoins as Crypto Spending Hits $140 Billion appeared first on Blockonomi.
A16z leads $12.9M round for ZAR to bring stablecoins to Pakistan’s unbanked
Fintech startup ZAR aims to use Pakistan’s corner stores and kiosks to make stablecoins accessible to millions of unbanked citizens.
How high can SOL’s price go as the first Solana ETF goes live?
SOL analysts highlighted the potential of its price to surge to $400 and beyond, fueled by the launch of the first Solana ETF in the United States.
F2Pool co-founder refuses BIP-444 Bitcoin soft fork, says it’s ’a bad idea’
F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang criticized Bitcoin’s BIP-444 soft fork — seeking to curb arbitrary onchain data — as a “bad idea” that he will not support.
Circle debuts Arc testnet with participation by BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa
Circle’s new Arc blockchain testnet launches with participation from more than 100 institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa and Mastercard.
BlackRock CEO reveals central banks’ top question as gold dips below $4K
As central banks ramp up their gold buying, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink referred to crypto and gold as the “assets of fear.”
The secret behind Coinbase’s billion-dollar acquisition strategy
Coinbase has completed more than 40 high-profile mergers and acquisitions, investing billions of dollars in promising cryptocurrency startups and unicorns.
Can Pi Network’s ISO 20022 upgrade measure up to XRP Ledger and Stellar Network?
As Pi Network prepares to align with ISO 20022 by November 2025, can it truly stand beside the XRP Ledger and the Stellar Network in cross-border finance?
Milei’s party wins midterms, but crypto won’t celebrate
Milei’s LLA made a good showing in the midterm elections, but that doesn’t necessarily spell victory for the crypto industry.
Regulated crypto yield wins as institutions demand substance
Institutional crypto yield demands regulatory compliance, not just attractive returns. Market consolidation will separate compliant providers from speculators.
‘No BlackRock, no party’ for Bitcoin, altcoin ETF investments: K33 Research
Trump’s Truth Social moves into prediction markets with Crypto.com
Truth Social wants to “democratize information” for its 6.3 million users with a social media prediction platform developed in collaboration with Crypto.com.
Securitize to go public in $1.25B BlackRock-backed merger
BlackRock-backed tokenization company Securitize is going public via a $1.25 billion SPAC merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald affiliate to list on Nasdaq.
How to turn ChatGPT into your personal crypto trading assistant
With the right workflow, data feeds and prompts, ChatGPT can generate structured market summaries, flag risk clusters and support smarter decision-making.
Bitcoin price taps $116K as analysis weighs odds of CME gap fill
Bitcoin fluctuated wildly at the Wall Street open, with bulls pushing the price to $116,000 as opinions diverged over the next move in BTC.
OpenAI restructures as public benefit corporation; Microsoft secures 27% stake
The move formalizes OpenAI’s ties with Microsoft, granting the tech giant long-term access to its AI models while locking in a $250 billion Azure commitment.
French gov’t set to review motion to ‘embrace Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies’
Éric Ciotti of the Union of the Right for the Republic led the charge with a motion to ban CBDCs and promote stablecoins in France.
Coinbase, Figment broaden institutional staking beyond Ethereum
The expanded integration lets Coinbase Prime clients stake Solana, Avalanche and other proof-of-stake assets directly from custody.
SharpLink to deploy $200M of ETH on Linea to unlock DeFi yields
The Nasdaq-listed company will allocate 5.6% of its $3.57 billion Ether treasury through ether.fi and EigenCloud on Linea, marking one of the largest corporate DeFi deployments to date.
Bitwise SOL staking ETF debuts with $223M assets, shows strong institutional demand
Bitwise’s Solana ETF kicked off trading with $223 million in assets, showing US appetite for staking-based crypto ETFs after receiving SEC clarity.
Polymarket eyes November for US relaunch: Report
After a September decision from a US regulator paved the way for Polymarket's return, the company is reportedly only weeks away from a relaunch.
Bitcoin ‘ping-pong’ price action will stick until Fed FOMC and US-China deal wrap up
Bitcoin hit resistance at $116,000; bulls might not clear the barrier until Wednesday’s Fed announcement on interest rates and this week’s resolution of the US-China trade war.
Norwegian tax authority sees 30% jump in crypto reporting
According to Norwegian authorities, more than 73,000 people in the country reported on $4 billion in crypto holdings for the 2024 tax year.
OceanPal raises $120M to build NEAR token treasury company
The new company will use Near’s blockchain and NVIDIA technology to build privacy-preserving AI infrastructure, while offering exposure to the NEAR token.
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.
Bitwise Solana Staking ETF notches $55M trading volume on debut
Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF saw $55.4 million on its first day, the highest of all crypto ETFs this year, alongside the launch of Hedera and Litecoin ETFs from Canary Capital.
Western Union picks Solana for its stablecoin and crypto network
Western Union has selected Solana for its Digital Asset Network and USDPT stablecoin, which it expects to be rolled out in the first half of 2026.
South Korea’s bank-first stablecoin approach lacks logic, says Kaia chair
The Bank of Korea should make clear rules for stablecoin issuers, allowing banks and non-banks to issue the tokens, says Kaia DLT Foundation chair Dr. Sangmin Seo.
Ethereum’s Fusaka fork primed for mainnet after final testnet debut
Ethereum’s Fusaka update has debuted on Hoodi, its final testnet, and is slated to bring several security and scalability improvements to the blockchain’s mainnet.
Visa to start supporting stablecoins on four blockchains
Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said the payments giant is adding support for four new stablecoins on four blockchains, and will allow banks to mint and burn.
Australian regulator gives long-awaited crypto guidance, but concerns remain
The local industry has welcomed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s expanded crypto guidance, but resourcing concerns remain.
Best Crypto to Buy as DeepSeek Bitcoin Price Prediction Reveals $190K Target
Quick Facts: 1️⃣ Bitcoin has found strong support at a major upward-sloping trendline that has sustained its rally since November 2022. 2️⃣ According to DeepSeek’s latest Bitcoin price prediction, the pattern mirrors past rallies and could propel $BTC toward the $190K mark. 3️⃣ If you’re looking for the best crypto to buy now, low-cap gems […]
French Lawmakers Propose National Bitcoin Reserve Bill To Hold 2% Of BTC’s Supply
Lawmakers have reportedly introduced a comprehensive crypto bill proposal in the French Parliament that could establish a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and boost the industry’s adoption in the country. Related Reading: Bank Of Korea Calls For Bank-Issued Stablecoins To Prevent Financial Risks Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposal On Tuesday, the Union of the Right for the […]
Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin Could Hit $200K, Calls Fear the Real Reason ‘Losers Lose’
TLDR: Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin could double in price this year, reaching a possible high of $200,000. He said emotional intelligence, not education, decides success in Bitcoin and other crypto investments. Kiyosaki claimed most traders lose because they focus on short-term losses instead of long-term gains. The author believes managing fear and greed is essential [...] The post Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin Could Hit $200K, Calls Fear the Real Reason ‘Losers Lose’ appeared first on Blockonomi.
The Institutional Divide: Is Blockchain Ready for TradFi? Experts Weigh In on TPS vs. Reliability
The A16z crypto “State of Crypto Report 2025” highlights significant growth in digital asset adoption, spurred by advancements in blockchain infrastructure. However, experts are divided on whether current blockchain infrastructure meets enterprise needs. Metrics of Mainstream Adoption The A16z crypto “State of Crypto Report 2025” indicates that an improved blockchain infrastructure has been pivotal in […]
'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author: Bitcoin Price to Double This Year
The Bitcoin price is still expected to double this year by the author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad"
Australian regulator gives long-awaited crypto guidance, but concerns remain
The local industry has welcomed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s expanded crypto guidance, but resourcing concerns remain.
Can 3 New ETFs Spark the Next Crypto Boom?
For years, traditional finance laughed at crypto. But now? The same institutions that dismissed it are fighting to launch their own crypto ETFs. And it’s happening faster than anyone expected. The approval of just one could be a catalyst. But three? That could ignite a historic bull run. These ETFs could legitimize the entire industry […] The post Can 3 New ETFs Spark the Next Crypto Boom? appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.
Trump Media And Crypto.Com Unveil Predictions Market Partnership
President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, is set to become the first social media company to introduce prediction markets, thanks to a new partnership with crypto exchange Crypto.com. Truth Social Introduces ‘Truth Predict’ According to a Tuesday press release, Truth Social users will have the opportunity to engage in prediction markets concerning a […]
Circle debuts public testnet of its payment-focused Arc chain - Details
Key Takeaways What’s next for Arc as it rolls out public testnet? If the test is successful, the payment-focused chain could soon hit the public mainnet for everyone. Why is Arc's progress impoThe post Circle debuts public testnet of its payment-focused Arc chain - Details appeared first on AMBCrypto.
What happens if you don’t pay taxes on your crypto holdings?
Skipping cryp to taxes can trigger hefty fines and legal issues. Find out what really happens if you fail to report or pay taxes on your holdings.
A16z leads $12.9M round for ZAR to bring stablecoins to Pakistan’s unbanked
Fintech startup ZAR aims to use Pakistan’s corner stores and kiosks to make stablecoins accessible to millions of unbanked citizens.
How high can SOL’s price go as the first Solana ETF goes live?
SOL analysts highlighted the potential of its price to surge to $400 and beyond, fueled by the launch of the first Solana ETF in the United States.
F2Pool co-founder refuses BIP-444 Bitcoin soft fork, says it’s ’a bad idea’
F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang criticized Bitcoin’s BIP-444 soft fork — seeking to curb arbitrary onchain data — as a “bad idea” that he will not support.
Circle debuts Arc testnet with participation by BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa
Circle’s new Arc blockchain testnet launches with participation from more than 100 institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa and Mastercard.
BlackRock CEO reveals central banks’ top question as gold dips below $4K
As central banks ramp up their gold buying, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink referred to crypto and gold as the “assets of fear.”
The secret behind Coinbase’s billion-dollar acquisition strategy
Coinbase has completed more than 40 high-profile mergers and acquisitions, investing billions of dollars in promising cryptocurrency startups and unicorns.
Can Pi Network’s ISO 20022 upgrade measure up to XRP Ledger and Stellar Network?
As Pi Network prepares to align with ISO 20022 by November 2025, can it truly stand beside the XRP Ledger and the Stellar Network in cross-border finance?
Milei’s party wins midterms, but crypto won’t celebrate
Milei’s LLA made a good showing in the midterm elections, but that doesn’t necessarily spell victory for the crypto industry.
Regulated crypto yield wins as institutions demand substance
Institutional crypto yield demands regulatory compliance, not just attractive returns. Market consolidation will separate compliant providers from speculators.
‘No BlackRock, no party’ for Bitcoin, altcoin ETF investments: K33 Research
Trump’s Truth Social moves into prediction markets with Crypto.com
Truth Social wants to “democratize information” for its 6.3 million users with a social media prediction platform developed in collaboration with Crypto.com.
Securitize to go public in $1.25B BlackRock-backed merger
BlackRock-backed tokenization company Securitize is going public via a $1.25 billion SPAC merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald affiliate to list on Nasdaq.
How to turn ChatGPT into your personal crypto trading assistant
With the right workflow, data feeds and prompts, ChatGPT can generate structured market summaries, flag risk clusters and support smarter decision-making.
Bitcoin price taps $116K as analysis weighs odds of CME gap fill
Bitcoin fluctuated wildly at the Wall Street open, with bulls pushing the price to $116,000 as opinions diverged over the next move in BTC.
OpenAI restructures as public benefit corporation, Microsoft secures 27% stake
The move formalizes OpenAI’s ties with Microsoft, granting the tech giant long-term access to its AI models while locking in a $250 billion Azure commitment.
French gov’t set to review motion to ‘embrace Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies’
Éric Ciotti of the Union of the Right for the Republic led the charge with a motion to ban CBDCs and promote stablecoins in France.
Coinbase, Figment broaden institutional staking beyond Ethereum
The expanded integration lets Coinbase Prime clients stake Solana, Avalanche and other proof-of-stake assets directly from custody.
SharpLink to deploy $200M of ETH on Linea to unlock DeFi yields
The Nasdaq-listed company will allocate 5.6% of its $3.57 billion Ether treasury through ether.fi and EigenCloud on Linea, marking one of the largest corporate DeFi deployments to date.
Bitwise SOL staking ETF debuts with $223M assets, shows strong institutional demand
Bitwise’s Solana ETF kicked off trading with $223 million in assets, showing US appetite for staking-based crypto ETFs after receiving SEC clarity.
Polymarket eyes November for US relaunch: Report
After a September decision from a US regulator paved the way for Polymarket's return, the company is reportedly only weeks away from a relaunch.
Bitcoin ‘ping-pong’ price action will stick until Fed FOMC and US-China deal wrap up
Bitcoin hit resistance at $116,000; bulls might not clear the barrier until Wednesday’s Fed announcement on interest rates and this week’s resolution of the US-China trade war.
Norwegian tax authority sees 30% jump in crypto reporting
According to Norwegian authorities, more than 73,000 people in the country reported on $4 billion in crypto holdings for the 2024 tax year.
OceanPal raises $120M to build NEAR token treasury company
The new company will use Near’s blockchain and NVIDIA technology to build privacy-preserving AI infrastructure, while offering exposure to the NEAR token.
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.
Bitwise Solana Staking ETF notches $55M trading volume on debut
Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF saw $55.4 million on its first day, the highest of all crypto ETFs this year, alongside the launch of Hedera and Litecoin ETFs from Canary Capital.
Western Union picks Solana for its stablecoin and crypto network
Western Union has selected Solana for its Digital Asset Network and USDPT stablecoin, which it expects to be rolled out in the first half of 2026.
South Korea’s bank-first stablecoin approach lacks logic, says Kaia chair
The Bank of Korea should make clear rules for stablecoin issuers, allowing banks and non-banks to issue the tokens, says Kaia DLT Foundation chair Dr. Sangmin Seo.
Ethereum’s Fusaka fork primed for mainnet after final testnet debut
Ethereum’s Fusaka update has debuted on Hoodi, its final testnet, and is slated to bring several security and scalability improvements to the blockchain’s mainnet.
Visa to start supporting stablecoins on four blockchains
Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said the payments giant is adding support for four new stablecoins on four blockchains, and will allow banks to mint and burn.
Crypto prices today (Oct. 29): BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP hold steady as market awaits Fed decision
Crypto prices today are drifting lower ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy update. The total market capitalization has slipped 1.5% to $3.88 trillion, with most major tokens posting slight losses. At press time, Bitcoin trades at $112,831, down 1%…
What happens if you don’t pay taxes on your crypto holdings?
Skipping cryp to taxes can trigger hefty fines and legal issues. Find out what really happens if you fail to report or pay taxes on your holdings.
A16z leads $12.9M round for ZAR to bring stablecoins to Pakistan’s unbanked
Fintech startup ZAR aims to use Pakistan’s corner stores and kiosks to make stablecoins accessible to millions of unbanked citizens.
How high can SOL’s price go as the first Solana ETF goes live?
SOL analysts highlighted the potential of its price to surge to $400 and beyond, fueled by the launch of the first Solana ETF in the United States.
F2Pool co-founder refuses BIP-444 Bitcoin soft fork, says it’s ’a bad idea’
F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang criticized Bitcoin’s BIP-444 soft fork — seeking to curb arbitrary onchain data — as a “bad idea” that he will not support.
Circle debuts Arc testnet with participation by BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa
Circle’s new Arc blockchain testnet launches with participation from more than 100 institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa and Mastercard.
BlackRock CEO reveals central banks’ top question as gold dips below $4K
As central banks ramp up their gold buying, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink referred to crypto and gold as the “assets of fear.”
The secret behind Coinbase’s billion-dollar acquisition strategy
Coinbase has completed more than 40 high-profile mergers and acquisitions, investing billions of dollars in promising cryptocurrency startups and unicorns.
Can Pi Network’s ISO 20022 upgrade measure up to XRP Ledger and Stellar Network?
As Pi Network prepares to align with ISO 20022 by November 2025, can it truly stand beside the XRP Ledger and the Stellar Network in cross-border finance?
Milei’s party wins midterms, but crypto won’t celebrate
Milei’s LLA made a good showing in the midterm elections, but that doesn’t necessarily spell victory for the crypto industry.
Regulated crypto yield wins as institutions demand substance
Institutional crypto yield demands regulatory compliance, not just attractive returns. Market consolidation will separate compliant providers from speculators.
‘No BlackRock, no party’ for Bitcoin, altcoin ETF investments: K33 Research
Trump’s Truth Social moves into prediction markets with Crypto.com
Truth Social wants to “democratize information” for its 6.3 million users with a social media prediction platform developed in collaboration with Crypto.com.
Securitize to go public in $1.25B BlackRock-backed merger
BlackRock-backed tokenization company Securitize is going public via a $1.25 billion SPAC merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald affiliate to list on Nasdaq.
How to turn ChatGPT into your personal crypto trading assistant
With the right workflow, data feeds and prompts, ChatGPT can generate structured market summaries, flag risk clusters and support smarter decision-making.
Bitcoin price taps $116K as analysis weighs odds of CME gap fill
Bitcoin fluctuated wildly at the Wall Street open, with bulls pushing the price to $116,000 as opinions diverged over the next move in BTC.
OpenAI restructures as public benefit corporation, Microsoft secures 27% stake
The move formalizes OpenAI’s ties with Microsoft, granting the tech giant long-term access to its AI models while locking in a $250 billion Azure commitment.
French gov’t set to review motion to ‘embrace Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies’
Éric Ciotti of the Union of the Right for the Republic led the charge in a motion for a resolution to ban CBDCs and promote stablecoins in France.
Coinbase, Figment broaden institutional staking beyond Ethereum
The expanded integration lets Coinbase Prime clients stake Solana, Avalanche and other proof-of-stake assets directly from custody.
Sharplink to deploy $200M of ETH on Linea to unlock DeFi yields
The Nasdaq-listed company will allocate 5.6% of its $3.57 billion Ether treasury through ether.fi and EigenCloud on Linea, marking one of the largest corporate DeFi deployments to date.
Bitwise SOL staking ETF debuts with $223M assets, shows strong institutional demand
Bitwise’s Solana ETF kicked off trading with $223 million in assets, showing US appetite for staking-based crypto ETFs after receiving SEC clarity.
Polymarket eyes November for US relaunch: Report
After a September decision from a US regulator paved the way for Polymarket's return, the company is reportedly only weeks away from an initial relaunch.
Bitcoin ‘ping-pong’ price action will stick until Fed FOMC and US-China deal wrap up
Bitcoin hit resistance at $116,000; bulls might not clear the barrier until Wednesday’s Fed announcement on interest rates and this week’s resolution of the US-China trade war.
Norwegian tax authority sees 30% jump in crypto reporting
According to Norwegian authorities, more than 73,000 people in the country reported on $4 billion in crypto holdings for the 2024 tax year.
OceanPal raises $120M to build NEAR token treasury company
The new company will use Near’s blockchain and NVIDIA technology to build privacy-preserving AI infrastructure, while offering exposure to the NEAR token.