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Valve’s October 22 update to Counter-Strike 2 triggered a market crash
The value of digital items in the popular first-person shooter video game Counter-Strike 2 plunged nearly 48% following an update by developer Valve Corporation. According to market tracking data, roughly $1.75 billion worth of player-held digital assets vanished from value post-update. Bloomberg News reported that the market slump began on October 22, when Valve released […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Oct 25
Ripple completes its acquisition of Hidden Road
Stablecoin issuer and cross-border payment platform Ripple has completed its acquisition of Hidden Road to launch Ripple Prime, the first global multi-asset prime broker owned by a crypto company. According to the company’s press statement published Friday, Ripple first announced its plan to acquire the global credit network in early April. The firm believes Hidden […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Oct 25
Trump Says Crypto Could Pay $38 Trillion US Debt – How High Must Bitcoin Go?
US President Donald Trump recently stated that cryptocurrencies could be used to alleviate the ballooning US national debt, which has recently exceeded $38 trillion. Trump’s statement has triggered a global conversation about the role of digital assets, especially Bitcoin (BTC), in addressing the US...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 25
XRP Sparks Bullish Frenzy As Top Software Dev Says It Beats ETF Hype
According to software engineer Vincent Van Code, fresh practical reasons are emerging for renewed confidence in XRP among some developers and investors. He argues that the biggest barrier to big firms holding XRP directly isn’t price or interest — it’s operations and compliance. Related Reading: 16,...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 25
Bitcoin Reclaims $110K Amid Institutional Support, But Tom Lee Warns of a Potential BTC 50% Drop
Bitcoin (BTC) recently surged past the $110,000 mark, supported by growing institutional backing and the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs. This comes in after a week of volatility that has seen BTC go below support levels. Related Reading: Ripple CTO Schwartz Revisits NSA Past And Satoshi Speculation How...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 25
Binance Faces New Opportunities In The US As CZ Plans Potential Comeback After Pardon
Following speculation regarding a potential return, Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, has sparked discussions about the implications of his recent presidential pardon for the exchange’s operations in the United States. Will CZ Reclaim His CEO Position At Binance?...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 25
Cardano Gears Up for Major Rally as Technicals Flash Buy Signal and Traders Eye $2.50 Target
Cardano (ADA) appears to be preparing for a major rally, as bullish technical signals and network milestones spark renewed optimism among traders. Related Reading: HYPE Soars Beyond $40 Following Robinhood Listing: What’s Next For Hyperliquid’s Price? After months of consolidation, ADA’s price actio...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 25
Japan’s stablecoin law set global standards for consumer protection but restricted innovation in DeFi
Japan has built one of the world’s most conservative stablecoin regimes. But after pioneering a comprehensive legal framework for yen-pegged stablecoins, its bank-dependent structure has been called out for limiting innovation in the decentralized finance sector. In Asia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan are in the spotlight for rolling out licensing rules for stablecoin operators. […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Oct 25
The Best Crypto Presale to Buy Now – Investors Dump Ethereum and Litecoin for MoonBull’s $450K Presale
What happens when a single prediction shakes the entire crypto market? The trader who accurately called Binance’s CZ pardon after Trump’s tariff decision has now triggered another market-wide conversation. As headlines dominate Q4 2025, Ethereum (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) prices are back in focus while a rising contender quietly steals attention. MoonBull ($MOBU) is being […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Oct 25
‘It’s All One Trade’ — Crypto Bull Run Isn’t Done, Says Dan Morehead
Pantera Capital founder and CEO Dan Morehead argues the core driver of this cycle remains the same “one trade” uniting macro and crypto: fiat debasement pushing capital into scarce, higher-beta assets. In a wide-ranging conversation with Real Vision’s Raoul Pal, the pair frame the current rally—and ...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 25
Zcash Is The ‘Better Bitcoin’ Satoshi Couldn’t Build, Says Helius Labs CEO
Zcash’s sudden resurgence is not just another rotation, argues Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz; it is a re-centering of crypto on first principles of cryptography and user choice. In a wide-ranging conversation on Messari’s “Fully Diluted” (Oct. 23) with host Dylan Bane and Messari researchers, Mumtaz framed...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 25
Bitcoin Leverage Hits $65B, Solana ETF Debuts in Asia, BullZilla Presale Climbs Past $960K – Top Cryptos to Buy This Week
Ever feel like the crypto market is that one friend who can’t decide between a caffeine rush and a nap? One minute it’s euphoric, the next it’s cautious – and this week, both moods are colliding in spectacular fashion. Bitcoin options have hit record open interest, Solana just secured its first ETF approval in Hong […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Oct 25
Will Trump Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried? Polymarket Odds Surge as Traders React to CZ’s Release
Speculation is heating up in crypto circles as betting markets Polymarket surged on the possibility that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) could receive a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. Related Reading: Tesla Rides Bitcoin Rally To $80 Million Profit In Q3 Following Trump’s surprise par...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 25
Ethereum Emerges As The Sole Trillion-Dollar Institutional Store Of Value — Here’s Why
The financial world is witnessing an unprecedented shift, as Ethereum solidifies its position as the sole asset capable of becoming a multi-trillion-dollar institutional store of value. ETH is the only one currently demonstrating the scale, utility, and institutional acceptance to command and secure...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 25
Ethereum Whales Quietly Accumulate As Stablecoin Usage Skyrockets 400%
Reports have disclosed a 400% rise in stablecoin transfers on Ethereum over the last 30 days, pushing total transfer volume to $581 billion and more than 12.5 million transfers, according to Token Terminal. Related Reading: 16,000 Ancient Bitcoins Just Moved—And It’s Costing Whales Billions The stab...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 25
China’s Bitcoin Mining Isn’t Dead — It’s The World’s No. 3 Contributor
According to recent estimates, China accounted for about 14% of Bitcoin’s global hash-rate in late 2025, a slight rise from roughly 13% the prior quarter. Based on reports, that share translates to an estimated slice near 145 EH/s of computing power tied to Chinese influence. Related Reading: Quantu...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 25
Rumble integrates Bitcoin tipping with Tether
Rumble, a video platform similar to YouTube, is collaborating with Tether to enable creators to receive Bitcoin tips. The company announced the move at the Plan B Forum in Lugano, stating that it aims to help creators earn and remain independent with crypto. Tether, which has already committed a sizeable investment in Rumble, is seen […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Oct 25
