Downloads for decentralized messaging app Bitchat has surged in Jamaica as 185-mile-per-hour winds batter the Caribbean, cutting off communication.

The potential acquisition would mark one of Mastercard’s largest crypto bets yet, expanding its stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure amid growing competition.

Securitize and BNY Mellon are bringing AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations onchain, with Grove planning a $100M anchor as institutional demand for tokenized assets grows.

With less than a week until New Yorkers choose their next mayor, a political organization promoting digital assets has endorsed and spent funds supporting Andrew Cuomo.

As the trial of Anton and James Peraire-Bueno entered its 11th day, a judge may soon decide whether Coin Center can weigh in on the case through an amicus brief.

Analysts say the crypto market has already priced in Wednesday's interest rate cut, but the Federal Reserve remains divided on an additional cut in December.

Bitget’s liquidity gains mirror an industrywide shift as exchanges such as Binance, OKX and Crypto.com compete to attract professional and institutional traders.

A Chinese blockchain event was reportedly cut short on Tuesday due to overcrowding, but some attendees expressed concerns over the country's recent crackdowns.

Bitcoin price fell to $109,200 despite the Federal Reserve confirming a 0.25% interest rate cut and the end of quantitative tightening. Traders expect future rate cuts, so why is BTC falling?

Positive regulatory developments in the US over the last 12 months are a good sign for the digital asset industry and markets, the Strategy co-founder said.

Many in Congress are scrutinizing Donald Trump’s presidential pardon of Changpeng Zhao, but Senator Elizabeth Warren’s comments drew attention from the former Binance CEO.

Bitcoin swing traders took profits, and bears opened fresh shorts after BTC failed to recapture levels above $118,000. Will today’s FOMC presser kickstart a trend reversal in BTC and altcoins?

The new project, dubbed Cocoon, aims to give users access to AI tools without surrendering their data to centralized providers.

In the latest Cointelegraph interview, James Lavish explains why the “debasement trade” is going mainstream, and what that could mean for Bitcoin.

Brett Harrison’s new startup brings perpetual futures — crypto’s signature high-leverage contracts — to stocks, currencies and commodities.

Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says Solana’s staking ETFs yield generation is a significant drawcard for institutional investors.

Grayscale Investments has launched its staking-enabled Solana ETF on NYSE Arca, backed by $103 million in seed capital, and is now the second Solana ETP manager in the US.

Binance integrates Bubblemaps’ blockchain data tools into its Web3 Wallet, giving users more transparency into token distribution and potential insider trading activity.

Bitcoin diverged from US stocks to give up $116,000 local highs while the S&P 500 reached record levels into the Fed interest-rate decision.

President Donald Trump has pardoned CZ, marking another act of clemency for a prominent figure in the crypto industry that signals a concerning trend.

Europe’s MiCA framework is seen by Germany’s main opposition party as a barrier to Bitcoin adoption, sparking calls for regulatory reform.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned investors not to buy a new CZ-themed memecoin after its price crashed 86% within hours of launch.

Crypto markets that trade 24/7 demand automated wallet protections, not manual vigilance. Passive vaults leave people exposed to overnight liquidations.

Bitcoin reached the key $116,000 level needed to maintain "golden week" gains, but the latest BTC price dip risked another Uptober letdown.

BitGo’s new custody support for Canton Coin allows regulated institutions to securely hold the Canton Network’s native token in the United States.

The latest push follows TeraWulf’s earlier $3 billion financing effort with Morgan Stanley and Google’s $1.4 billion backstop, plus a $3.7 billion hosting deal with Fluidstack.

Brazilian solar energy company Thopen is reportedly exploring Bitcoin mining as a way to monetize excess renewable power and offset curtailment losses.

Multiple technical indicators suggest a potential XRP price rally toward $3 in the coming days as the balance on exchanges hits five-year lows.

Institutions are tokenizing hundreds of millions in capital on the Avalanche blockchain, which is turning government and TradFi integrations “into onchain reality,” according to Nansen.

Safello’s TAO ETP joins a new wave of crypto ETFs hitting global markets, with fresh Solana, Litecoin and Hedera fund launches across the US and Hong Kong.

European crypto asset manager CoinShares rolled out exposure to Telegram-linked TON via an ETP, despite the token plummeting almost 60% year-to-date.

Seven Senate Democrats asked the US attorney general and the DOJ to explain President Trump’s pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, calling it a corrupt move.

Circle’s Arc has seen strong early adoption, with over 100 global financial and fintech giants, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa and Mastercard, joining its public testnet.

Strategy may join the S&P 500 by year-end, even as Bitcoin buys slow and investor sentiment fades, 10x Research said.

Bitcoin price has surged 85% since Mt. Gox began repayments, proving fears of a massive sell-off were overblown as demand easily absorbed supply.

World Liberty Financial will distribute 8.4 million WLFI tokens across six exchanges, including Gate.io, KuCoin, LBank, HTX Global, Flipster and MEXC.

The local industry has welcomed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s expanded crypto guidance, but resourcing concerns remain.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The new company will use Near’s blockchain and NVIDIA technology to build privacy-preserving AI infrastructure, while offering exposure to the NEAR token.

According to Norwegian authorities, more than 73,000 people in the country reported on $4 billion in crypto holdings for the 2024 tax year.

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.

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.

Bitwise’s Solana ETF kicked off trading with $223 million in assets, showing US appetite for staking-based crypto ETFs after receiving SEC clarity.

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.

The expanded integration lets Coinbase Prime clients stake Solana, Avalanche and other proof-of-stake assets directly from custody.

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.

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.

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.

With the right workflow, data feeds and prompts, ChatGPT can generate structured market summaries, flag risk clusters and support smarter decision-making.

BlackRock-backed tokenization company Securitize is going public via a $1.25 billion SPAC merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald affiliate to list on Nasdaq.

Truth Social wants to “democratize information” for its 6.3 million users with a social media prediction platform developed in collaboration with Crypto.com.

BlackRock was the only reason Bitcoin ETF investments didn’t turn negative in 2025, raising concerns for altcoin ETF performances without the asset manager.

Institutional crypto yield demands regulatory compliance, not just attractive returns. Market consolidation will separate compliant providers from speculators.

Milei’s LLA made a good showing in the midterm elections, but that doesn’t necessarily spell victory for the crypto industry.

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?

Coinbase has completed more than 40 high-profile mergers and acquisitions, investing billions of dollars in promising cryptocurrency startups and unicorns.

As central banks ramp up their gold buying, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink referred to crypto and gold as the “assets of fear.”

Circle’s new Arc blockchain testnet launches with participation from more than 100 institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa and Mastercard.

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.

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.

Fintech startup ZAR aims to use Pakistan’s corner stores and kiosks to make stablecoins accessible to millions of unbanked citizens.

A pickup in Bitcoin price momentum and trading activity could push BTC above the next significant hurdle at $115,000 and secure a sustained recovery.

Bitcoin’s diminishing returns and growing inaccessibility for average retail investors are threatening the predicted extension of the crypto market cycle, according to 10x Research.

Evernorth Holdings is progressing with its plan to launch a publicly traded XRP treasury vehicle on the Nasdaq by accumulating 388.7 million XRP.

Bitcoin put in a lower high while consolidating gains as favorable RSI signals combined with an expected Federal Reserve interest-rate cut.

Solana is stepping up to the “big league” thanks to the approval of the first Solana staking ETF, which may bring wider altcoin adoption among yield-seeking institutions, an analyst said.

Metaplanet’s market-based net asset value (mNAV) fell to 0.88 last week, prompting the Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury company to launch the Bitcoin-backed share buyback.

UK regulators are adopting a more lenient stance on crypto, opening the LSE to digital assets and easing proposed stablecoin limits for institutions.

Santiment analyst Brian Q said MegaETH may be seeing hype as it promises a blockchain that’s as quick and smooth as a regular app.

Elon Musk’s open-source AI-powered online encyclopedia, Grokipedia, presents itself as an alternative to Wikipedia.

Kalshi has sued New York’s gambling regulator, claiming the state is overreaching its authority by issuing a cease and desist order.

Venezuela’s reliance on stablecoins could deepen if the Trump administration acts on its war threat, further destabilizing the South American nation.

US Representative Ro Khanna is looking to introduce a bill to restrict all elected officials from trading stocks and crypto, citing conflicts of interest.

AI and blockchain executives have shared their thoughts and concerns as AI agents take a step closer to potentially controlling one’s crypto wallets.

Crypto treasury companies tightened their purse strings after the Oct. 10 market crash, with one exception, said Coinbase’s David Duong.

S&P Global Ratings said Strategy’s high Bitcoin concentration and low US dollar liquidity, among other factors, are weaknesses for the firm.

The eight-hour outage occurred during the largest liquidation event in crypto history, prompting dYdX to propose community-governed reimbursements from its insurance fund.

Amid a US government shutdown with no end in sight, a Republican lawmaker said Congress had only until January or February to pass crypto legislation.

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas said exchanges have posted listing notices for Bitwise’s Solana ETF and Canary’s Litecoin and Hedera funds.

Citi partnered with Coinbase to pilot stablecoin payments as the bank forecasts a $4 trillion market by 2030, signaling Wall Street’s growing crypto embrace.

Just a few weeks after a Singaporean court approved WazirX's parent company's restructuring plan, a decision out of one of India's courts may impact users.

XRP may surge to $3 amid strong bullish signals, including Evernorth’s $1 billion accumulation and a growing supply shock at exchanges.

White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks announced Selig as US President Donald Trump's pick after Brian Quintenz's nomination to lead the regulator was withdrawn.

The tokenized asset marketplace plans to go public next year, joining a wave of crypto companies moving into public markets amid clearer US regulations.

Bitcoin and several major altcoins have started a strong recovery, but the relief rally is expected to face significant headwinds near major overhead resistance levels.

Ledn has facilitated $2.8 billion in cumulative crypto-backed loans as holders leverage market gains amid the bull market.

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