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October closed roughly 4% down for Bitcoin, yet venture funding hit $5.1 billion in the same month, the second-strongest month since 2022. According to CryptoRank data, three mega-deals account for most of it, as October defied its own seasonal mythology. Bitcoin fell 3.7% during a month traders have nicknamed “Uptober” for its historical winning streak, […] The post VCs pour $5.1B into crypto firms while Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ whiffed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Trading volume surged 76% above the weekly average, indicating significant distribution rather than retail activity.

The move—paired with a 15% open-interest drop—keeps pressure on bulls ahead of a looming death-cross setup and a key $2.20 support retest.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction has examined a 4% slide as the burn rate has surged 957.9% with 11.3M SHIB removed, while liquidity has stayed weak around $100M volume. The setup has outlined targets if demand holds, but momentum has remained soft amid BTC/ETH draw for capital. The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Burn Rate Explodes Nearly 1,000% – Is a Major Rebound Closer Than It Looks? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Altcoin season has been uneven, with Decred, Dash, and Internet Computer recording sizable 24-hour gains while most tokens have underperformed Bitcoin. Supply constraints, privacy narratives, technical setups, and short covering have shaped these selective rallies. The post Decred, Dash and Internet Computer Break From the Trend in a Quiet Altcoin Season appeared first on Cryptonews.

BTC is down by $15,000 in a week.

Friedman sees post-trade streamlining, collateral mobility and better payments as key blockchain breakthroughs.

10x Research says Ethereum faces structural risks as Bitcoin draws most institutional capital, making ETH a potential hedge short amid market caution. As Bitcoin continues to attract institutional treasury capital, Ethereum-focused companies are beginning to run out of dry powder, making the asset a potential shorting opportunity for investors looking to hedge their exposure to the digital asset sector. That was one of the key takeaways from a recent 10x Research report, which argued that shorting Ether (ETH) could be a smart hedge against Bitcoin (BTC). According to the report, Bitcoin remains the primary focus for institutional investment, while Ether exhibits structural weaknesses. The analysts said that “digital asset treasury” narratives around Ethereum have led institutions to accumulate ETH and later distribute it to retail investors — a pattern now breaking down amid a lack of transparency in private investment in public equity (PIPE) disclosures and uncertain capital flows. Read more

Ether, XRP, dogecoin and solana are all lower by 15%-20% over the past week.

Bitcoin price plummets to new lows, but analysts say BTC fundamentals show the asset trading at a deep discount. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s decline mirrors Nasdaq weakness but lacks a fundamental justification. Spot BTC ETF inflows have cooled but remain net positive, showing resilient investor demand. Read more

CRE enables smart contracts that work across blockchains and tap into legacy financial messaging standards, with access to Chainlink's services.

Singapore – November 4, 2025 – LayerEdge, a Web3 infrastructure provider focused on zero-knowledge (zk) proof aggregation to leading layer-1 blockchain ecosystems, today announced an integration with the TRON network to bring Bitcoin-anchored security to TRON’s high-throughput ecosystem. LayerEdge’s edgenOS platform works by establishing an immutable verification framework for the network’s state. Through this integration, […] The post LayerEdge Brings Zero-Knowledge Verification to TRON Network with Bitcoin-Anchored Security appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The new platform lets users own and control autonomous artificial intelligence agents, aiming to shift power from centralized AI providers to individuals.

Ethereum drops 15% in 7 days, now near $3.4K. Analysts split on next move as ETH enters oversold zone and retests major support areas.

HBAR slid 4.2% as heavy technical selling erased ETF-driven gains, with traders prioritizing short-term chart signals over long-term optimism.

The selloff was driven by heavy volume and over $1.4 billion in long position liquidations, pushing TON through several support zones.

XLM plunged below critical $0.2800 support amid a 483% volume surge, reinforcing its short-term downtrend and exposing the next downside target near $0.2700.

Mastercard’s rumored $2-billion crypto deals could bring 24/7 settlement to traditional finance, but liquidity, risk and compliance may slow it down. Mastercard is in talks to buy Zero Hash, following earlier interest in BVNK, in a push toward 24/7 stablecoin settlement. The deals could give Mastercard a turnkey onchain payments stack, accelerating its move from pilot to production. Stablecoin-based settlement would let banks and merchants transact continuously, bypassing batch cutoffs and weekend delays. Read more

The Treasury Department sanctioned eight individuals and two entities accused of using crypto and shell companies to funnel millions into Pyongyang’s weapons programs.

A landmark ruling granting XRP property status in India strengthens investor rights and boosts confidence in digital asset ownership. The case began when Rhutikumari, an XRP (XRP) holder, filed a petition against WazirX after the exchange froze her account containing 3,532.30 XRP worth approximately $9,400. The dispute stemmed from WazirX’s response to a July 2024 hack that led to the theft of about $235 million in assets. To manage the losses, WazirX proposed a controversial “socialization of losses” plan, which would distribute the financial impact proportionally across all user accounts. Rhutikumari challenged the plan, arguing that it infringed on her ownership rights. Read more