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Cointelegraph.com - 18:20 Oct 24, 2025
In an interview with Cointelegraph, Galaxy Digital’s head of research explains why Bitcoin is at a pivotal moment, and what could define its next downturn. Bitcoin’s bull market is holding strong, but a slip under $100,000 could spell trouble, Galaxy Digital’s head of research Alex Thorn told Cointelegraph. “I think the bull market is structurally intact, but it’s at risk,” Thorn said, noting that the market is at a “pivot point” where sentiment could shift quickly. “If you were to lose 100K now, I think it would create a lot of anxiety that could put that structural bull market in jeopardy.” Despite the massive Oct. 10 liquidation, he insists that the pullback was not driven by Bitcoin’s fundamentals. “Nothing about Bitcoin’s drop… has been fundamental about Bitcoin,” he said. “It’s really trading like a macro asset.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:00 Oct 24, 2025
Bitcoin may still be on track to $200,000 before the end of the year despite the recent market crash, but a lack of ETF buying continues to limit upside potential. Cryptocurrency valuations staged a modest recovery this week as investor appetite for digital assets returned after the recent market crash. In a silver lining to the correction, the $19 billion liquidation event may be seen as a buying opportunity by investors, a dynamic that could fuel Bitcoin’s (BTC) rise above $200,000 before the end of the year, according to Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick. However, a lack of inflows from the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to limit Bitcoin’s upside momentum. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:00 Oct 24, 2025
Bitcoin may still be on track to $200,000 before the end of the year despite the recent market crash, but a lack of ETF buying continues to limit upside potential. Cryptocurrency valuations staged a modest recovery this week as investor appetite for digital assets returned after the recent market crash. In a silver lining to the correction, the $19 billion liquidation event may be seen as a buying opportunity by investors, a dynamic that could fuel Bitcoin’s (BTC) rise above $200,000 before the end of the year, according to Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick. However, a lack of inflows from the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to limit Bitcoin’s upside momentum. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:56 Oct 24, 2025
If approved, the charter would allow the crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services in the United States. Crypto.com is the latest crypto company to apply for a US National Trust Bank Charter, seeking federal approval to expand its custody and staking services nationwide. In a Friday announcement, the Singapore-based crypto exchange said it plans to provide federally regulated custody services for digital asset treasuries, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other institutional and corporate clients under the US banking framework overseen by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). A National Trust Bank Charter is a federal license from the OCC that lets a company operate as a limited-purpose trust bank. Instead of taking deposits or making loans, a trust bank focuses on holding, managing and safeguarding assets for clients. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:56 Oct 24, 2025
If approved, the charter would allow the crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services in the United States. Crypto.com is the latest crypto company to apply for a US National Trust Bank Charter, seeking federal approval to expand its custody and staking services nationwide. In a Friday announcement, the Singapore-based crypto exchange said it plans to provide federally regulated custody services for digital asset treasuries, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other institutional and corporate clients under the US banking framework overseen by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). A National Trust Bank Charter is a federal license from the OCC that lets a company operate as a limited-purpose trust bank. Instead of taking deposits or making loans, a trust bank focuses on holding, managing and safeguarding assets for clients. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:33 Oct 24, 2025
The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said. Early Warning Services, the parent company of payments platform Zelle, said on Friday that stablecoins will be integrated into Zelle to facilitate cross-border transactions for money flowing to and from the United States. Zelle launched in 2017 and already features near-instant payments between users that are integrated into the online banking services of many US banks. Early Warning Services said in Friday’s announcement: The Zelle platform is collectively owned by the member banks that use the service, including, but not limited to, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, Capital One and PNC. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:33 Oct 24, 2025
The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said. Early Warning Services, the parent company of payments platform Zelle, said on Friday that stablecoins will be integrated into Zelle to facilitate cross-border transactions for money flowing to and from the United States. Zelle launched in 2017 and already features near-instant payments between users that are integrated into the online banking services of many US banks. Early Warning Services said in Friday’s announcement: The Zelle platform is collectively owned by the member banks that use the service, including, but not limited to, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, Capital One and PNC. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:15 Oct 24, 2025
Tether projects $15 billion in profit for 2025, extending its dominance in the stablecoin market as investor interest and digital dollar adoption surge. Stablecoin issuer Tether expects 2025 to mark another record year for profitability, underscoring the company’s powerful business model as global adoption of digital dollars continues to accelerate. According to Bloomberg, the El Salvador–based company projects approximately $15 billion in profit for 2025 — up from $13 billion in 2024. This growth further cements Tether’s position as one of the most profitable companies in the world on a per-employee basis. Tether’s success, driven by the dominance of its USDt (USDT) token, the world’s largest stablecoin with nearly $186 billion in circulation, has drawn significant attention from investors. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:15 Oct 24, 2025
Tether projects $15 billion in profit for 2025, extending its dominance in the stablecoin market as investor interest and digital dollar adoption surge. Stablecoin issuer Tether expects 2025 to mark another record year for profitability, underscoring the company’s powerful business model as global adoption of digital dollars continues to accelerate. According to Bloomberg, the El Salvador–based company projects approximately $15 billion in profit for 2025 — up from $13 billion in 2024. This growth further cements Tether’s position as one of the most profitable companies in the world on a per-employee basis. Tether’s success, driven by the dominance of its USDt (USDT) token, the world’s largest stablecoin with nearly $186 billion in circulation, has drawn significant attention from investors. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:13 Oct 24, 2025
Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber confirmed the platform will eventually launch a token, but said entering the US market takes priority. Polymarket will eventually launch a token, Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Modabber confirmed on Thursday, but it will take a backseat to launching the US-facing Polymarket App. The prediction market platform secured a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of The New York Stock Exchange, in October at a $10 billion valuation. Moddaber said: Prediction markets Polymarket and its competitor Kalshi became mainstream in 2024, attracting individuals who are non-crypto natives into the world of digital assets and blockchain technology. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:13 Oct 24, 2025
Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber confirmed the platform will eventually launch a token, but said entering the US market takes priority. Polymarket will eventually launch a token, Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Modabber confirmed on Thursday, but it will take a backseat to launching the US-facing Polymarket App. The prediction market platform secured a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of The New York Stock Exchange, in October at a $10 billion valuation. Moddaber said: Prediction markets Polymarket and its competitor Kalshi became mainstream in 2024, attracting individuals who are non-crypto natives into the world of digital assets and blockchain technology. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:00 Oct 24, 2025
Indian exchange WazirX has ended its more than year-long shutdown, while the FCA is going after unregistered exchanges in the UK. After a massive hack in 2024, Indian crypto exchange WazirX is opening for business. Elsewhere, regulators like the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are tightening the screws on crypto exchanges. The FCA has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including Justin Sun’s HTX. In Russia, the finance ministry is reportedly preparing to introduce more regulations for the crypto industry. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:00 Oct 24, 2025
Indian exchange WazirX has ended its more than year-long shutdown, while the FCA is going after unregistered exchanges in the UK. After a massive hack in 2024, Indian crypto exchange WazirX is opening for business. Elsewhere, regulators like the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are tightening the screws on crypto exchanges. The FCA has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including Justin Sun’s HTX. In Russia, the finance ministry is reportedly preparing to introduce more regulations for the crypto industry. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:49 Oct 24, 2025
Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal to strengthen token liquidity as Solana’s memecoin market cools from its 2024 highs. Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal for an undisclosed amount, signaling the network’s continued expansion into a sector that has cooled significantly since its peak craze in 2024. Pump.fun announced the acquisition on X on Friday but did not disclose financial details. The company said the move aims to enhance liquidity for tokens on its platform, noting that trading terminals are key to driving higher trading volumes. Pump.fun described Padre as offering a strong user experience, cashback rewards, competitive fees and dedicated trader support. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:49 Oct 24, 2025
Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal to strengthen token liquidity as Solana’s memecoin market cools from its 2024 highs. Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal for an undisclosed amount, signaling the network’s continued expansion into a sector that has cooled significantly since its peak craze in 2024. Pump.fun announced the acquisition on X on Friday but did not disclose financial details. The company said the move aims to enhance liquidity for tokens on its platform, noting that trading terminals are key to driving higher trading volumes. Pump.fun described Padre as offering a strong user experience, cashback rewards, competitive fees and dedicated trader support. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:17 Oct 24, 2025
Bitcoin flipped volatile as CPI data came in lower than expected, but failed to follow stocks as they hit fresh all-time highs on Fed rate-cut optimism. Key points: Bitcoin price action whipsaws around a cooler-than-expected CPI print. Optimism on risk assets increases, with the Federal Reserve seen continuing interest-rate cuts through 2026. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:47 Oct 24, 2025
Ethereum bulls pushed the price above $4,000 as traders monitored a smart trader’s activity and projected higher ETH prices. Key takeaways: Ether’s price tests $4,000 as a highly successful trader expects further gains in the ETH price. Traders say ETH is poised for an upside move, citing strong technicals and a declining balance on exchanges. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:30 Oct 24, 2025
Traditional diversification enforces market mediocrity. Agentic AI tools offer retail investors institutional-grade analysis. Opinion by: Saad Naja, CEO of PiP World For decades, retail investors have been sold a lie: diversify, track the benchmark, play it safe. That lie has only one outcome: permanent mediocrity. Diversification has been Wall Street’s leash on the masses — a clever trick to keep households tethered to “average.” It protects you from ruin, yes, but it also ensures you’ll never be free. The ultra-wealthy have never played by those rules. They concentrate capital in paradigm shifts across AI, crypto and biotech with asymmetric upside. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:28 Oct 24, 2025
A major update to Counter-Strike 2’s item mechanics wiped nearly $2 billion from its $5.8 billion skin market, igniting debate over central control in gaming. The multibillion-dollar market for cosmetic items in the popular esports first-person shooter game Counter-Strike 2 crashed following an update to its mechanics. According to an Oct. 8 report by Esports News, the Counter-Strike 2 skin market at the time reached a new high of nearly $5.78 billion. A separate Thursday report by Eurogamer said that almost $2 billion of this market was liquidated following a recent game update. The game’s producer, Valve, has changed the trade-up system so that players can now convert five low-rarity (covert level) skins into a knife or a pair of gloves, which were previously exceedingly rare. That instantly increased the supply of knives and gloves, driving down their prices, while the value of the skins spiked amid newfound demand. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:15 Oct 24, 2025
Switzerland’s BTC-only investment app, Relai, obtained a MiCA license in France, aiming to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible. Swiss Bitcoin-only investment app Relai is the latest crypto asset service provider (CASP) to receive approval under the European Union’s crypto regulatory framework. France’s financial markets regulator, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), issued a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license to Relai on Thursday, according to official records. “We’re incredibly proud to be one of the first Bitcoin companies to get the MiCA license and are eager to expand to France first and Europe in a second step,” Relai co-founder and CEO Julian Liniger said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph on Friday. Read more
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