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Hedera’s token posted sharp gains on heavy volume before late-session volatility cut into momentum.

Bitcoin has soared since the beginning of "Uptober"—and amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

ZEC hits new highs unseen since April 2022, driven by positive MVRV Z-Score, fresh money, and renewed investor attention.

Altcoin Season has favored tokens with catalysts: DeXe, Ether.fi, and Aptos have gained on governance momentum, restaking mechanics, and new partnerships. With Bitcoin dominance above 50%, traders have sought mid-cap opportunities showing liquidity and turnover. The post Altcoin Season Turns Selective: DeXe +33%, Ether.fi +10%, Aptos +9% on Catalysts appeared first on Cryptonews.

Open interest in BTC futures hits all-time high as Fed uncertainty and ETF hopes boost crypto sentiment.

It’s also inspired by the Monkey King.

Spot early crypto gems in 2025 with five key checks — builders, usage, liquidity, token design and security — to avoid exit liquidity traps. Builders: Look for active repositories, steady commits and external validation to confirm real progress. Usage: Fees and retained revenue matter more than hype — use clean, consistent definitions. Liquidity: Depth and spread across venues show true tradability, not inflated volumes. Read more

XRP continues to trade in a tightening range after losing momentum in September. Both USDT and BTC pairs are testing critical areas, which could decide the next major move in the coming weeks. Technical Analysis By Shayan The USDT Pair Against USDT, XRP is holding around $2.98 after bouncing from the $2.60 zone, where the […]

AlloyX debuts a tokenized money market fund on Polygon, merging bank-custodied assets with DeFi strategies amid growing demand for real-world assets. Tokenization infrastructure company AlloyX has launched a tokenized money market fund on Polygon, designed to combine bank-custodied assets with DeFi-native strategies — a move that highlights the accelerating growth of real-world assets (RWAs) on the blockchain. The fund, called the Real Yield Token (RYT), represents shares in a traditional money market fund whose underlying assets are held in custody by Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong and subject to regulatory compliance and audits, the company announced. Like a conventional money market fund, RYT invests in short-term, low-risk instruments such as US Treasurys and commercial paper. Tokenization makes these shares tradable onchain, allowing holders to use them within decentralized finance ecosystems. Read more

From bold bets to painful losses, 2025’s top crypto traders show how narratives move markets. Know the risks before jumping in. The biggest traders in 2025 are moving markets not just with capital but with narratives.  James Wynn shows why extreme leverage can deliver spectacular wins but also wipe out capital in minutes. Andrew Kang proves that pairing clear macro or policy shifts with conviction trades can pay off… if you size correctly. Read more

Decentralized perpetual futures exchanges reached a sector-wide trading volume of $1.226 trillion over the past 30 days for the first time according to DeFiLlama data. The post Perp DEXs Hit $1 Trillion Monthly Volume for First Time as Aster, Hyperliquid Lead Surge appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase has surpassed $1 billion in on-chain Bitcoin-backed loan originations eight months after launching the product in January 2025, and CEO Brian Armstrong has set a $100 billion lifetime originations target.. The run rate implied by the first eight months is roughly $125 million per month, which frames the pace required to reach the new […] The post Coinbase’s Bitcoin loans could hit $100B target by 2030 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Grok puts the odds in the 65–75% range.

Crypto majors see more green; Bitcoin at $118,800. ZCash continues to lead, soaring 50% to $140. US government shutdown pauses ETF approvals. Lighter leaves private beta, opens Perps platform to public. Polymarket eyes US return as soon as today. PNKSTR jumps 50% to $140M as other NFT Strategies boom. Crypto majors are green again continuing the shutdown rally; BTC +2% at $118,800, ETH +2% at $4,380, XRP +1% at $2.99, SOL +4% at $225. ZEC (+50%), DEXE (+30%) and SPX (+17%) led top movers. Zcash rocketed ~63% to a three-year high, as traders (and Naval) pitch privacy coin as “insurance” hedge during Bitcoin strength. BTC ETFs saw another $675.8M in net inflows, now over $1.6B on the week so far. MSTR stock jumped 5% yesterday after Strategy avoided a multi-billion AMT (tax) hit after new IRS/Treasury guidance, easing concerns over taxes on unrealized gains tied to its Bitcoin holdings. Polymarket is poised to relaunch for U.S. users within days, as filings show self-certified contracts after acquiring a CFTC-l...

BNB, Solana, and Dogecoin flashed strong bullish signals as “Uptober” momentum fuels hopes for further gains in the cryptocurrency market. Key takeaways: BNB, SOL, and DOGE show strong “Uptober” momentum, with upside targets at $1,480, $250, and $0.31, respectively. Failure to hold key trendlines could result in a pullback for BNB to $835. Read more

The former Singapore Naval Diving Unit captain pled guilty to housebreaking, misusing a computer system and dealing with ill-gotten gains.

Michael Saylor’s $73-billion Bitcoin bet: Inside Strategy’s playbook, bold $1-million thesis and the risks that could shape corporate finance. Michael Saylor’s goal is to redefine corporate treasuries. Since August 2020, Michael Saylor’s company (once known as MicroStrategy and now rebranded as Strategy) has become one of the largest public holders of Bitcoin (BTC). Read more

Is crypto lending back? After the 2022 crash, the market reset with strict collateral rules. DeFi drives transparency; regulated CeFi offers institutional trust.

The bank forecasts bitcoin at $133,000 by year-end and $181,000 in 12 months.

The move, pending regulatory approval, would align trading on the key institutional derivatives marketplace with the nonstop nature of crypto markets.