Arthur Hayes Launches Crypto Equity Fund
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of @BitMEX, launches Maelstrom Equity Fund I to raise $250M for acquiring mid-sized crypto industry companies. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Surges as Japan Megabanks Launch Stablecoins
Japan’s major banks MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho plan to issue stablecoins for business transactions, collaborating with firms like Ripple Japan. #Update #Stablecoin
Bitcoin Recovers as Gold Plummets 20%
Bitcoin shows signs of recovery, rising nearly 4% as gold pulls back from record highs; analysts predict BTC could reach $150K–$165K by year-end. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Compliance Revolutionizes Decentralized Finance
During D.C. Fintech Week, experts discussed the challenges of ensuring compliance in decentralized finance (DeFi), highlighting developers’ liability and regulatory alignment as critical issues. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin: Dorsey Challenges Tether’s $250K Donation
Stablecoin issuer @Tether donates $250K to OpenSats, criticized by Jack Dorsey who donated $21M; Udi Wertheimer highlights Dorsey’s controversial investment in Ocean. #Update #Crypto $USDT
XRP Surges 50000% to $1200 Target
Crypto analyst Remi predicts $XRP could reach $1,200, driven by institutional FOMO and potential ETF approvals, despite current market declines. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Hashrate Surges to 1,157 EH/s Record
Bitcoin’s hashrate hits an all-time high of 1,157 EH/s despite price dips and reduced mining profits. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum Hacker Panic-Sells 9,240 ETH During Crash
A hacker panic-sold 9,240 $ETH during a market crash, incurring a $4.56 million loss. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (-8) ↘
Blockchain Investments Surge with $500M Venture Deal
From October 11 to 18, $2.2 billion was invested in 25 crypto projects, highlighted by @Tempo’s $500 million funding and Ripple’s $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury. #Update #Crypto $USDT
OpenSea Evolves to Trade Everything Beyond NFTs
@OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer denies pivoting from NFTs, stating the platform is evolving to trade all onchain assets, with October trading volume surpassing $2.6B. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Dips Present Golden Opportunity Amid Trump Meeting
Tom Lee of @BitMine sees the crypto market pullback as a buying opportunity, urging calm amid U.S.-China tariff negotiations. BitMine increased its ETH holdings by $417M, predicting $10K-$12K for ETH by 2025. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Stablecoins Surge with Interest Payments Boost
Stablecoins face global regulatory scrutiny, with prohibitions on interest payments emerging in the U.S. and EU, potentially leading to circumvention through DeFi protocols. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Fraud: London Police Arrest Five
London Metropolitan Police arrested five men for a $1.3M crypto fraud using fake trading platforms; suspects bailed, investigation ongoing. #Breaking #Legal
Altcoin Exchange Inflows Hit 2025 High
Altcoins face selling pressure as exchange inflow hits a 2025 high, reflecting bearish sentiment. Ethereum ($ETH) struggles, contributing to a 13% weekly market cap drop. #Update #Crypto $ETH