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Pi Network has been focused on development, including the Pi Hackathon 2025 to encourage app creation and updates to the Pi App Studio to make app development easier. The project is moving from testing to real-world use. However, the price of the PI token is down, currently around $0.20, which is a 42% decrease in the last month and a 93% decrease from its high. Over 412 million PI tokens are on exchanges, and about 116 million more are scheduled to be released soon, which could cause the price to drop further. A recent poll shows most of the PI community doesn't expect the token to reach a new all-time high until 2026 or later.

David Sacks, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, is scheduled to meet with Senate Republicans to promote a bill focused on establishing clear regulations for the crypto market. This bill aims to create a structured framework for how digital assets are handled and traded, potentially impacting the way crypto businesses operate and how investors interact with cryptocurrencies. The meeting signifies an effort to gain political support for the legislation and advance its progress through the Senate.

The Pi Network's price is showing signs of a potential recovery, indicated by a wedge pattern formation. This technical pattern suggests a possible upward price movement. This positive outlook coincides with anticipated upgrades to the Pi Network, which are expected to increase the cryptocurrency's practical applications and user value. The market is reacting to these developments with cautious optimism, awaiting further confirmation of both the price rebound and the successful implementation of the network upgrades.

Unchained, a crypto media company, decided to start streaming on Pump.fun, a Solana-based platform known for memecoins, despite some criticism due to the platform's association with risky investments and past issues. Unchained has been experimenting with different crypto media platforms like Zora, Pods, and Fountain and wants to be at the forefront of evolving media business models, as their business has changed a lot over the last three decades, including the decimation of their industry. They believe that Web2 business models are unfair to content creators, and Web3 could potentially be a better way for them to earn money, and that their audience's attention should be directly monetizable. Unchained also wants to explore new ways to engage with its audience and test out potentially innovative business models. For the company's memecoin, Unchained and its employees are prohibited from purchasing it.

The article discusses how Bitcoin's price increase to $122,000 is expected to positively impact Ozak AI's token, $OZ. Ozak AI is currently in its 6th presale phase, having raised over $4 million by selling over 940 million $OZ tokens at $0.012 each. The price is set to increase to $0.014 in Phase 7, with a target of $1. The article highlights the correlation between Bitcoin's success and increased investor interest in alternative tokens like $OZ. Ozak AI boasts features such as cross-chain functionality, token utility for governance and staking, AI-powered infrastructure, and DePIN design for data security. They have partnered with Phala Network to create secure AI predictions for financial markets and with Meganet to improve computing capabilities and insights. Ozak AI's tokenomics allocate 30% of the supply to presale and 30% to the ecosystem and community.

Bitcoin Hyper, a new project aiming to improve Bitcoin's speed and scalability, has raised $24.4 million in its presale. It's designed as a Layer-2 network for Bitcoin, utilizing Solana's technology to enable faster and cheaper transactions. The project's token, $HYPER, will be used for transaction fees, staking, and governance, offering potential yields up to 48% APY. The goal is to make Bitcoin more usable for things like DeFi and NFTs by addressing its current limitations of slow transaction speeds and high fees. By connecting Bitcoin to a faster layer, Bitcoin Hyper aims to allow Bitcoin to compete with other blockchains like Solana and Ethereum in the digital economy.

BlackchainMining is offering a cloud mining service that allows Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) holders to earn daily income in US dollars. The platform claims users can earn stable returns by renting computing power without needing to manage hardware or understand complex technical details. BlackchainMining highlights its use of renewable energy, AI optimization, and compliance with MiCA regulations. Users can access the platform through a mobile app and receive an $18 sign-up bonus. The company emphasizes fund security, various contract options, and an affiliate program. They report some users are achieving daily gains exceeding $5,000. The platform aims to provide a way to earn passive income from cryptocurrency holdings in a volatile market.

Coinbase acquired Echo, a startup focused on on-chain capital formation, for $375 million. Echo helps crypto companies raise capital directly on the blockchain through token sales and has facilitated over $200 million in funding across approximately 300 deals. Coinbase aims to integrate Echo's Sonar product into its platform to provide a full-stack fundraising solution for crypto startups, giving them easier access to capital and allowing investors to participate in early-stage opportunities. Echo will initially operate as a standalone platform, with plans to expand its infrastructure beyond crypto to include tokenized securities and real-world assets. In related news, Coinbase also acquired an NFT for $25 million to revive the UpOnly podcast, leading to a significant increase in activity for memecoins named UPONLY on the Base and Solana networks. This acquisition follows Coinbase's earlier acquisition of Liquifi, strengthening its support for startups throughout their lifecycle, from token creation to fundraising, listing, and trading.

BNB, the token associated with BNB Chain and Binance, experienced a 3.3% price drop, falling from $1,117 to around $1,063 before settling near $1,080. This decline happened alongside a general downturn in the cryptocurrency market, influenced by Bitcoin's fall. Trading activity for BNB significantly increased, rising by 87%. The price drop was intensified by automated trading systems that triggered further selling as the price fell below certain levels. Currently, the $1,070 price point is a crucial level to watch; falling below it could lead to further price decreases, while rising above $1,100 could stabilize the price. The market's overall stability and the reduction of automated selling will be important factors in determining BNB's future price movement.

Flare has become the largest EVM-compatible DeFi ecosystem for XRP, with over $86.2 million in XRP bridged to the network. This growth allows XRP holders to participate in decentralized finance activities like earning yield and providing liquidity using their XRP assets. Flare integrated the Xaman wallet to simplify the process of converting XRP to FXRP, making it easier for users to participate in XRPFi. Demand for FXRP has been high, with the initial 5 million mint cap being quickly reached and increased to 15 million. Institutional interest in Flare is also growing, with companies like Uphold and VivoPower joining the ecosystem, supported by Flare's 2.2 billion FLR incentive program. New tools are being developed to allow XRP holders to automatically earn yield through Flare-based DeFi platforms while retaining control of their funds.

Sui ($SUI) experienced a temporary 2% price increase after a period of decline, but some analysts believe this is a "dead cat bounce," a short-lived recovery before further price drops. Concerns about Sui's long-term sustainability are leading some investors to shift their focus to Digitap ($TAP), a new PayFi platform. Digitap is currently in presale, and has already raised $870,000. Digitap offers a live app with Visa card integration, allowing crypto spending like cash, and supports Apple Pay and Google Pay. It also allows users to open accounts without KYC, create multi-currency wallets, and send money globally. Digitap has undergone audits by Solidproof and Coinsult to ensure security. The current presale price for the token is $0.0194, with the next stage priced at $0.0268. Analysts suggest Digitap, with its real-world applications in online payments, presents a potentially safer and more stable investment compared to Sui.

Sandeep Nailwal, CEO of Polygon Foundation, has publicly expressed concerns about the Ethereum Foundation's support for its builders and how Layer-2 projects like Polygon are perceived within the Ethereum ecosystem. He feels Polygon has been unfairly treated and undervalued for not labeling itself a Layer-1 blockchain, even though its technology relies on Ethereum. Nailwal criticized the Ethereum community's culture, claiming it has negatively impacted Polygon's valuation, potentially costing billions of dollars. Despite his frustrations, Nailwal plans to push for better alignment between technology and perception around scaling solutions. Vitalik Buterin responded by acknowledging Polygon's contributions and suggesting a technical path forward using zero-knowledge proofs to enhance Polygon's security. He noted that transaction proving costs are minimal, which might address some of Polygon's concerns about viability and security. Currently, ETH is trading at $3,873.

BlockDAG (BDAG) is a new cryptocurrency project gaining attention with its ongoing presale, currently priced at $0.0015. It has already raised over $425 million. BlockDAG aims to combine the security of Proof-of-Work systems with the speed of Directed Acyclic Graph technology. The project is led by Antony Turner and has a roadmap that includes a $600 million funding goal, testnet expansion, ecosystem grants, and exchange listings at a projected launch price of $0.05. BlockDAG uses a hybrid DAG + PoW model to achieve high transaction speeds. It is also compatible with EVM and WASM, allowing developers to easily move applications from Ethereum or Polkadot. Over 4,500 developers are reportedly building on the platform. BlockDAG has partnerships with brands like BWT Alpine Formula 1, Inter Milan, and Seattle Seawolves. The X1 mobile miner app allows users to mine the cryptocurrency on their smartphones. Independent audits by CertiK and Halborn have verified its smart contracts and infrastructure. The project's Genesis Day is scheduled for November 26.

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a leading Chinese memory chipmaker, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai's STAR market, aiming to raise $5.6 billion. This IPO could value the company at over $42 billion. Founded in 2016 with state support, CXMT is crucial to China's goal of becoming self-sufficient in memory chips, specifically DRAM chips used in smartphones, computers, and AI systems. The company is investing heavily in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, which are vital for AI accelerators, and plans to begin mass production of HBM3 chips by 2026. The IPO will test investor interest in China's push for semiconductor independence, and the funds raised will support CXMT's production expansion and development of advanced memory technologies.

Bitcoin's exchange netflow, specifically on Binance, has turned negative over the last 30 days, indicating that more Bitcoin is being withdrawn from the exchange than deposited. This suggests investors are choosing to hold their Bitcoin rather than sell, potentially driven by institutional buying. While short-term market sentiment remains fragile after a recent market correction, the sustained outflow trend points towards accumulation. Negative funding rates in the derivatives market, where short sellers are paying long traders, suggest a 'disbelief phase' among traders who are skeptical of any market recovery. If this pattern continues, it could lead to a short squeeze, potentially driving Bitcoin's price higher as short sellers are forced to cover their positions. The 30-day trend indicates that selling pressure may be easing and Bitcoin is gradually rising in price, with coins now flowing into exchanges.

XRP's price is currently around $2.45 after a recent drop from about $2.55. It's facing resistance at $2.71. Technical indicators suggest weakening momentum, but on-chain data shows some large investors are accumulating XRP at these levels, hinting at a possible rebound. A break above $2.59 could signal a short-term recovery, while dropping below $2.40 could lead to a further price decrease towards $1.62. Reclaiming $2.60 could lead to retesting higher levels around $2.85-$3.00.

Bitcoin is showing signs that investors are choosing to hold their coins rather than sell them, as indicated by significant outflows from the Binance exchange. This trend suggests a possible accumulation phase, potentially preceding a price rally. Bitcoin's MVRV Ratio has also fallen below its 365-day average, historically indicating a cyclical bottom and a good buying opportunity. However, Bitcoin's price is exhibiting weakness, with bulls struggling to maintain control. Analysts suggest that Bitcoin needs to break above $120,000 to negate bearish signals and that a drop to $107,200-$107,400 is possible before any potential bounce. Currently, Bitcoin is around $108,350, and a weekly close below the $108,000-$109,000 zone could lead to a further decline towards $103,000, while holding above this level could lead to a retest of resistance near $123,500. If Bitcoin can hold above $110,000 support, momentum could rebuild toward testing and breaching $126,000, potentially unlocking the path to $130,000.

President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 155% on Chinese goods starting November 1st if a trade deal isn't reached. This announcement coincided with a new agreement with Australia to counter China's dominance in critical mineral supply chains, involving an $8.5 billion investment. These actions have triggered significant market volatility, with over $329 million in crypto positions liquidated in 24 hours. Bitcoin fell to around $107,800 and Ethereum dropped below $3,900, with over 1.66 million crypto traders liquidated. The increased tariffs add to existing duties and export restrictions, raising concerns about a potential economic slowdown. A meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is planned, offering a potential turning point, but analysts warn of continued market volatility if negotiations fail.

Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is buying Echo, a platform that helps new crypto projects raise money from the community. The deal is valued at $375 million, and Coinbase will pay for it using a combination of cash and company stock. This acquisition allows Coinbase to expand its services and support for emerging crypto ventures.

Ethereum's price is currently stable, fluctuating between $3,400 and $4,600. It's forming a symmetrical triangle, indicating a possible price breakout soon, either upwards or downwards. To become bullish again, Ethereum needs to rise above $4,200; otherwise, it remains neutral. A short-term pattern shows Ethereum trading between $3,800 and $4,000. If it breaks above $4,000, it might rise to $4,400-$4,600. Falling below $3,700 could lead to a drop to $3,400. Currently, more traders are betting against Ethereum, which, based on past patterns, might lead to a price increase if Ethereum holds its support levels around $3,800-$3,400.

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The cryptocurrency $FLOKI experienced a price surge of nearly 29% after Elon Musk posted a humorous video featuring his Shiba Inu dog, Floki, as the CEO of X. The price rose from approximately $0.00006572 to $0.00008799 before settling around $0.00007504. ChatGPT predicts a potential short-term rally for $FLOKI to $0.000085 based on Musk's influence and its expansion into gaming and metaverse utility. However, it also warns that without continued hype or development, the price could fall to $0.00007 or lower. The meme coin sector experienced a significant valuation drop recently but coins such as $FLOKI are still driven by mentions, community and speculations. Another memecoin, $MAXI (Maxi Doge), embraces a high-risk, high-reward approach with a roadmap that includes staking, exchange listings and futures platform integration with 1000x leverage. The price of $MAXI is currently $0.000264.

Solana's price is currently around $180, facing resistance near $190-$200. It needs to break through this resistance to potentially reach $230-$250. Support lies around $165-$170 in the short term and $150 for the longer term. If the price falls below $165, it could drop to $140-$150. The cryptocurrency is experiencing strong network activity, including high transaction volumes and interest in Solana-based meme tokens, suggesting potential for an upward trend if it surpasses the $200 mark. However, its price could also consolidate between $165 and $200. Traders should also watch Bitcoin's price, as its movement impacts Solana's price.

Large investors are transferring their existing Bitcoin holdings into Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds). BlackRock, a major investment firm, has facilitated over $3 billion in these Bitcoin-to-ETF conversions. This follows the SEC's approval allowing Bitcoin ETFs to handle Bitcoin directly.

Sharplink Gaming, led by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, has purchased 19,271 ETH for approximately $75 million, increasing their total Ethereum holdings to over 859,000 ETH, valued at more than $3.5 billion, alongside $36.4 million in cash reserves. The purchase was funded by a $76.5 million direct stock offering. Sharplink's average acquisition price for the new ETH was around $3,892. The company also generated about 5,671 ETH, valued at around $22 million, through staking since June. Despite a decline in Sharplink's stock price, the renewed ETH accumulation suggests Lubin believes Ethereum is currently undervalued.

Economists overwhelmingly anticipate the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates by 0.25% at its upcoming meeting, with a high probability of a second cut of the same size in December. A Reuters poll indicates that 115 out of 117 economists expect the initial rate cut to bring the target range to 3.75%-4.00%. These anticipated rate cuts could affect various financial aspects, including loans, savings, and potentially the cryptocurrency market. Differing opinions exist within the Federal Reserve regarding further rate cuts, with some members concerned about slowing growth versus worsening inflation. Several key economic data releases are scheduled this week, including earnings reports from S&P 500 companies, US crude oil inventory data, existing home sales data, CPI inflation data, and consumer sentiment. The delayed CPI report, due shortly before the Fed meeting, could influence the Fed's decision on rate cuts and potentially impact risk assets, including crypto.

Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) firms, publicly traded companies holding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as part of their business strategy, are facing challenges due to market volatility. Over 200 public companies hold over 1 million Bitcoins, with one company controlling 640,418 BTC. Additionally, 16 public firms control over 4.75% of Ethereum's supply. However, the market value of these holdings has dropped, causing concern about the financial health of these firms. Experts suggest that if the market value of these assets continues to decline, some companies might be forced to sell, potentially causing further market instability. While some firms have strong financial backing, smaller companies that have borrowed heavily could face difficulties. The success of DATs depends on solid financial planning, risk management, and aligning their strategies with long-term goals, rather than relying on short-term price increases. The most sustainable model is seen as profitability combined with direct Bitcoin holdings.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spent about $25 million to buy and burn an NFT that allows him to bring back the crypto podcast Up Only TV, hosted by Cobie and LedgerStatus. The NFT gave its holder the power to compel Cobie and LedgerStatus to produce eight new episodes. The move has generated excitement in the crypto community, reminiscent of the 2021 bull run. This revival occurs after a recent downturn in the crypto market, with significant leveraged positions liquidated. In addition to reviving the podcast, Coinbase is also acquiring Echo, a crypto investment platform founded by Cobie, for approximately $375 million in cash and stock.

Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has joined Evernorth as a strategic advisor. Evernorth plans to become a publicly listed company on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN through a $1 billion deal. The company intends to use the funds raised to purchase XRP on the open market and develop its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. This move has renewed interest in XRP, with analysts watching the price range of $2.55 to $2.65 for potential breakouts. Investors including Ripple, Rippleworks, Pantera Capital, Kraken, GSR, and SBI Holdings have committed around $200 million. The market anticipates Evernorth's activities, particularly its XRP purchases and DeFi initiatives, will impact XRP's price and liquidity. The first quarter of 2026 is the target date for the listing.

Bitcoin's price briefly neared $112,000 before falling back to around $107,700, raising concerns about the sustainability of its recent gains. An analyst, CryptoMe, highlighted weak Open Interest, low funding rates and low CME futures volume as signs of limited enthusiasm for new leveraged positions. The upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release on October 24 is expected to significantly influence Bitcoin's price, with a higher-than-expected result potentially triggering a downward trend. Current buyer support is concentrated between $97,500 and $104,000, with $100,000 acting as a psychological support level. Bitcoin has decreased by 2.5% in the last 24 hours and 4.6% in the past week, standing 14.5% below its all-time high of over $126,000 on October 6. Analysts have differing views on Bitcoin's future direction, with some predicting a further decline and others suggesting potential for continued support at current levels.

Ethereum's price is around $3,900, and some analysts are comparing its current pattern to the one seen before its 2020 rally. To confirm a potential continued move upward, Ethereum needs to close above the $4,000 to $4,100 range. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also being watched to see if it breaks through a trendline, which could signal increased momentum. One analyst suggests that if Ethereum holds above $3,900, it could potentially reach over $8,000. On the other hand, a drop to $3,750 might present buying opportunities if the price bounces back. Despite the mixed price action, large investors are still actively buying Ethereum; BitMine Immersion Technologies recently purchased $250 million worth. Ethereum-based investment products also saw inflows of $205 million last week.

Ethena Labs, the company behind the USDe stablecoin, is growing its team by about 10 people to support the launch of two new products in the next three months. The new hires will primarily be in engineering and product development. One of the new products is called iUSDe, which is designed for traditional financial institutions. It acts as a simple way for these institutions to access the yield from USDe without needing to do on-chain transfers. Ethena's total value locked (TVL) has increased significantly, going from $4.7 billion in mid-2025 to over $11 billion now.

An XRP community member, Nietzbux, believes Evernorth Holdings, which is backed by Ripple, will definitely increase the price of XRP. He sees it as a strong positive indicator for the long-term value of XRP. This statement comes as Ripple's network of institutional partners grows, now including Evernorth, GTreasury, Rail, and Hidden Road.

The whitelist for the $HUGS token, associated with the Milk and Mocha brand, is nearing its end. This whitelist offers a chance to be part of the token's initial phase, a 40-stage journey with benefits like deflationary tokenomics through weekly burns, access to a future Metaverse and gaming platform, and exclusive NFT collections. Whitelist participants will also have governance rights via 'HugVotes,' a charity pool contribution, and staking rewards. Unsold tokens will be burned to increase scarcity, incentivizing early adopters. Once the whitelist closes, no further entries will be permitted for this initial stage. The $HUGS token aims to integrate the existing Milk and Mocha community with a digital economy, including merchandise integration and NFT upgrades, with a portion of token activity funding future development.

Economist Moonchaser clarifies that XRP is unlikely to reach $100,000, debunking the idea that XRP has no market cap. Moonchaser explains that XRP's price is determined by supply, demand, and liquidity, just like any other asset or currency, using the U.S. dollar as an example to illustrate how currency value is measured. The economist emphasizes that market capitalization applies to XRP, meaning its price is subject to market forces and not unlimited. Moonchaser aims to provide a realistic understanding of XRP's price movements based on economics, stating that XRP's potential depends on genuine demand and market behavior, not speculation, and it is unlikely to overtake Bitcoin.

XRP is experiencing a significant comeback after a long legal battle with the SEC, which ended in August 2025. The resolution has led to increased liquidity, with average daily futures volume rising from under $1 billion to over $10 billion and open interest surging by over 1,000% year-on-year. XRP's price has also increased by 443%. Evernorth, an XRP-focused digital-asset treasury company, plans to list on Nasdaq through a SPAC merger, potentially raising over $1 billion. This listing, under the ticker XRPN, aims to offer regulated exposure to XRP for institutional investors. Additionally, multiple asset managers have filed for XRP ETFs, which, if approved, could attract significant inflows. Ripple has invested $3 billion in acquisitions to strengthen its payment infrastructure and is expanding its regulatory licensing, aiming to integrate XRP into the mainstream financial system. XRP Ledger payment transactions have grown over 430% in under two years, reflecting Ripple's focus on payments as a primary use case for crypto.

Arch is offering Bitcoin holders a way to potentially reduce their U.S. tax obligations through investments in Bitcoin mining. The company aims to help individuals offset their tax burden by providing opportunities to invest in BTC mining operations. This allows investors to claim deductions related to mining activities, effectively lowering their overall U.S. tax bill while participating in the Bitcoin mining industry.

The article discusses whether BNB Coin could challenge Ethereum's position as the second-largest cryptocurrency. Despite a recent market downturn, BNB has shown resilience, leading to a debate about its potential to compete with Ethereum. Three signals are highlighted: BNB's long-term bullish chart structure, its outperformance of ETH this year, and a surge in daily active addresses indicating strong user engagement. BNB has also seen a spike in on-chain volume, suggesting increased liquidity and ecosystem activity. However, Ethereum still has a significantly larger market share, roughly three times greater than BNB, and a well-established ecosystem in smart contracts and DeFi. It remains to be seen whether BNB can overcome Ethereum's established dominance.

During the Feds Payments Conference, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller discussed a potential new framework for payment accounts that could support innovation in the cryptocurrency space. This framework aims to provide a safer and more regulated environment for crypto-related payments, potentially impacting how crypto companies interact with the traditional financial system. The proposal suggests a way to integrate crypto activities with existing payment rails under regulatory oversight, potentially fostering greater adoption and legitimacy for digital assets while addressing concerns about risk and stability.

Coinbase acquired the Up Only NFT from Cobie for $25 million in USDC, signaling a potential return of the UpOnlyTV crypto talk show. The NFT requires Cobie and his co-host to produce eight new episodes. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the transaction on X. In a separate deal, Coinbase also bought Echo, a crypto fundraising platform founded by Cobie, for $375 million. Echo has facilitated over $200 million in funding across 300 projects, offering tools for token sales. Coinbase aims to simplify fundraising for startups and expand early access to deals for individual investors, with future plans to support tokenized securities and real-world assets.

Crypto.com has enabled deposits and withdrawals of USDT and USDC stablecoins via the Polkadot Asset Hub, a specialized parachain for token transfers and NFT creation. This allows users to transact stablecoins directly through Polkadot's system. This follows Binance's support for migrating Polkadot and Kusama to Asset Hubs. Separately, Crypto.com has integrated with Brazilian trading platform SpiderTrader, becoming its first fully integrated broker in Brazil. This gives SpiderTrader access to Crypto.com's trading engine. Crypto.com has also signed an agreement with South Korean fintech company Travel Wallet to launch a co-branded prepaid card and integrate Crypto.com's crypto services into the Travel Wallet app. They will also collaborate on a KRW-denominated stablecoin and cross-border payments. Finally, Crypto.com will participate in the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025 as the official partner.

CoreWeave's CEO is maintaining the company's $9 billion offer to acquire Core Scientific, a Bitcoin mining company. This decision comes despite increasing opposition from Core Scientific shareholders. The proposed acquisition suggests CoreWeave sees significant value in Core Scientific's assets, likely related to its data center infrastructure and energy resources, which could be repurposed for CoreWeave's AI and cloud computing operations. The deal's future hinges on whether CoreWeave can convince dissenting shareholders of the offer's merits or potentially adjust the terms to secure their support.

Insiders are publicly criticizing the Ethereum Foundation (EF), the organization that initially supported the Ethereum network. Pter Szilgyi, the lead developer for Geth, Ethereum's main software, revealed he was paid about $625,000 over six years, which he and others found to be low considering his critical role. He also believes the EF has damaged its internal loyalty. Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, a network connected to Ethereum, also expressed concerns, stating that Polygon isn't fully recognized as part of the Ethereum ecosystem, despite contributing to its success.

Anatoly Yakovenko, the co-founder and CEO of Solana Labs, is developing a new decentralized exchange (DEX) called Percolator. This DEX will specialize in perpetual futures trading, allowing users to speculate on cryptocurrency price movements without expiration dates. Percolator's architecture will consist of two primary components: a Router program for managing user funds and risk, and a Slab program for handling trading, matching, and settlement between liquidity providers. The aim is to create a faster and fully on-chain trading experience. This initiative arises amidst increasing competition in the decentralized trading space, where platforms like Hyperliquid and Astar have gained traction by offering enhanced trading tools and user experiences. The development of Percolator could potentially allow Solana to regain users who have migrated to other platforms.

A group of U.S. banks, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase, are hesitant to finalize a $20 billion loan to Argentina due to concerns about collateral. The banks are seeking guarantees to ensure repayment, awaiting guidance from the U.S. Treasury on acceptable collateral or potential support. This loan is part of a larger $40 billion assistance package from the U.S. Treasury to stabilize Argentina's exchange rate. Argentina's central bank hopes to use these funds to manage its currency and foreign reserves. The delay stems from Argentina's history of debt defaults and economic instability, making banks wary of lending without adequate security. The Argentinian peso closed at a record low, down 1.7% on the day to end at 1,475 per dollar. The U.S. Treasury acknowledged potential losses if the peso depreciates during the loan period. Argentina's currency has already fallen 30% against the dollar this year, and further depreciation is expected.

Cardano's network is showing increased activity with over 114 million on-chain transactions recorded. Developers are releasing updates like the Yoroi v6 app with DexHunter and Minswap integrations, and a new Hydra node prerelease on GitHub. The article also discusses Remittix (RTX), a payment utility project focused on crypto-to-bank transfers in over 30 countries. Remittix is CertiK-verified, has a live beta wallet, and has sold over 679 million tokens at $0.1166, raising over $27.5 million. It has listings on Bitmart and LBANK exchanges and is preparing for a third listing. A $250,000 giveaway is underway, and a 50% bonus is reactivated with code RTX50. Remittix supports 40+ cryptos and 30+ fiat currencies, offering real-time FX conversion. The article contrasts Cardano's long-term growth with Remittix's focus on immediate payment solutions.

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House of Doge, the corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, has acquired a majority stake in the Italian football club US Triestina Calcio 1918. This means House of Doge is now the largest owner of the club. The plan is to use cryptocurrency for payments for tickets, food, and merchandise at the club's games. The club is currently in Serie C and aiming to improve its performance and financial stability with this new investment. Dogecoin's price is currently around $0.1918 and analysts suggest that holding above this level could lead to a rise towards $0.205 or potentially higher, while falling below could lead to a decrease. The success of crypto payments and fan engagement at the stadium could positively influence Dogecoin's value and create a model for other sports clubs.

The price of Solana (SOL) is potentially aiming for a recovery towards $240. This possibility coincides with Gemini's launch of a credit card that offers rewards in SOL. The launch of the Gemini credit card may contribute to positive market sentiment around SOL.

As crypto investments grow, tax authorities are increasingly requiring crypto investors to report and pay taxes on their transactions. Doing this manually can be complex and time-consuming, so crypto tax software is designed to automate the process. These tools track crypto transactions across different exchanges and wallets, classify them for tax purposes (like income or capital gains), calculate gains and losses, and generate tax reports. Key considerations when choosing software include support for local tax regulations, pricing, features like DeFi and NFT support, data security, customer support responsiveness, and ease of use. Several options for 2025 include Koinly, CoinLedger, CoinTracker, CryptoTaxCalculator, and TokenTax, each offering different strengths in areas like user-friendliness, portfolio management, or expert tax assistance.

Bybit Pay, a cryptocurrency payment system, has partnered with Idram, a major digital payment provider in Armenia. This partnership aims to integrate cryptocurrency payments into Armenia's existing digital payment infrastructure. The collaboration will allow Armenian users to utilize Bybit Pay within the Idram ecosystem, potentially increasing the adoption of cryptocurrency for everyday transactions in the region. The main impact of this agreement is to enable Armenian users access to making payments using crypto, making crypto usage for online purchases more accessible.

The cryptocurrency AVAX is showing signs of a potential price increase due to increased development activity and adoption of the Avalanche blockchain. Avalanche is now ranked among the top blockchains for developer activity, behind only Chainlink and Hedera, indicating strong technical progress. The current price of AVAX is around $20.03, with a market capitalization of $8.52 billion. The amount of money locked into the Avalanche network has grown to $1.9 billion, along with a three-year high of 74.32 million active user addresses. Furthermore, transaction volumes have reached 768.74 million. A company called Mountain Lake SPAC plans to merge with Avax Treasury Company (AVAT) and use $218 million to purchase AVAX, signaling institutional investment. Technical analysis suggests AVAX could break out during the fourth quarter of 2025, potentially reaching $125 in 2026 if the upward trend continues. Predictions for the end of 2025 estimate a price of $58, with potential for further growth in 2026.

XRP's price is down 1% recently, but analysts believe it has the potential to increase to $2.80. This outlook comes despite Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen selling approximately $120 million worth of XRP tokens. The sale coincides with Ripple's effort to raise $1 billion to acquire GTreasury, a treasury management company. Despite this news, XRP has faced selling pressure, mirroring declines in other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. However, there's a growing number of XRP addresses holding over 100 tokens. Technical analysis suggests XRP could face resistance at $2.80, but breaking through could lead to further gains toward $3.05 or $3.40. Failure to maintain upward momentum could result in a drop below the $2.2 support level.

The CoinDesk 20 index, which tracks the performance of the top digital assets, decreased by 2%. All of the assets included in the index experienced a decline in their trading value.

Sharplink Gaming, a company associated with Joe Lubin, has restarted purchasing Ethereum (ETH). This activity has increased their total ETH holdings to over $3.5 billion. The resumption of ETH purchases by Sharplink Gaming suggests continued investment in the Ethereum blockchain.

BNB's price has decreased by 10% in the last week, influenced by market concerns following increased tariffs on Chinese goods. The price is currently at a key support level of $1,070, and falling below this point could lead to further price drops. Trading volumes have decreased slightly to $3.8 billion, representing 2.5% of the token's supply. Investor sentiment has shifted to fear, reflected in a significant drop in the Fear and Greed Index. Despite the recent downturn, BNB remains the top-performing asset among the top 5 cryptocurrencies with a year-to-date gain of 53.6%. Exchange data indicates investors are withdrawing Bitcoin from exchanges, suggesting a preference for holding rather than selling. Technical indicators show that BNB has hit a critical support level but has also fallen below its 200-day exponential moving average, potentially signaling a further decline below $1,000. If this occurs, the next support level is expected around $935. The article also mentions SUBBD ($SUBBD), a new decentralized content distribution platform in its presale stage.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn on October 21, 2025, with the total market capitalization decreasing by 2.3% to $3.76 trillion. Bitcoin's price is around $108,562, down 2.0%, while Ethereum is at $3,885.73, a 3.5% decrease. Most of the top 10 cryptocurrencies are in the red, with Binance Coin seeing the most significant drop, losing 3.6%. US Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $40.47 million in outflows, and US Ethereum spot ETFs experienced even larger outflows of $145.68 million. A wallet linked to SpaceX moved $268 million in Bitcoin after a three-month pause. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index is at 33, indicating fear in the market. Bitcoin is consolidating between $107,000 and $110,000, while Ethereum faces pressure around $3,850.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are experiencing significant outflows, casting doubt on the traditionally positive October performance known as "Uptober". On October 20th, Ethereum ETFs saw $145.68 million in net outflows, with BlackRock's ETHA leading the withdrawals at $117.86 million. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $40.47 million in net outflows, with BlackRock's IBIT experiencing the largest withdrawal of $100.65 million. While some smaller Bitcoin ETFs like VanEck's HODL and Bitwise's BITB saw inflows, the overall trend indicates a cooling of institutional demand. The outflows are attributed to profit-taking, macroeconomic pressures including potential tariff wars and US government shutdown effects, and a temporary pause in institutional risk appetite after Bitcoin's price struggled around $110,000. These outflows are testing key support levels for Bitcoin around $100,000 and Ethereum around $3,800, potentially jeopardizing the Uptober narrative.

The cryptocurrency ASTER has dropped in price by 11% in the last 24 hours, nearing the $1 mark. Its trading volume has increased, representing a large portion of its circulating supply. ASTER's total value locked has decreased by 25% since October 10th, and it has experienced a 33% loss in the past week amid concerns about artificially inflated trading volumes. Analysts suggest that if the downtrend continues, ASTER's price is likely to fall to $1, and potentially even lower to $0.80. The article also mentions Pepenode ($PEPENODE), a new mine-to-earn game, which allows users to mine meme coins and is currently in its presale phase.

Bitcoin Casino VIP is hosting Bitcoin Arena Tournaments where players compete against each other for crypto prizes. These tournaments happen every Thursday and Sunday and cost $3 to enter. Players earn points during the 12-hour tournament, and the players with the most points on the leaderboard win a share of the prize pool, which is paid out within 24 hours. Players can join by creating an account, depositing funds (fiat or crypto), and entering the Arena Tournament through the casino's promotions page.

The Federal Reserve is holding a Payments Innovation Conference today with leaders from traditional finance and the crypto industry. The conference will include discussions on bridging traditional finance with decentralized ecosystems, stablecoin business models and use cases, AI-driven payment innovation, and the tokenization of financial products. Representatives from companies like Chainlink, Coinbase, Ark Invest, Circle, Franklin Templeton, Paxos, Fireblocks, Lead Bank and Fifth Third Bank are participating. The event signals a change in the Fed's historical approach to crypto, as institutional adoption increases and crypto ETFs gain regulatory traction. The conference discussions could influence future regulations and strategies for innovation within the payments industry, particularly regarding stablecoins and blockchain technology. Markets are anticipating insights into the Fed's evolving views on digital assets and the role of blockchain in the U.S. financial system.

MEXC, a cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a staking event for USDT and USDC stablecoins, running from October 21st to November 19th, 2025. Users can earn between 12% and 15% APR by staking either USDT or USDC for 7 or 30-day periods. The staking program offers flexible redemption, meaning users can access their funds while still earning rewards. The minimum staking amount is 5,000 USDT or USDC, while the maximum per user is 100,000 for each token and term. Participants must complete Primary KYC verification to be eligible and can potentially earn up to 2,926 USDT in rewards.

Ripple's co-founder has sold approximately $120 million worth of XRP tokens. This sale occurred during a period of instability in the cryptocurrency market. The substantial amount of XRP being offloaded by a major figure within Ripple is a notable event for investors to consider.

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A TRM Labs report indicates a surge in cryptocurrency activity within the United States under the Trump administration. The report highlights that the US has seen increased crypto activity.

Maple Finance, an asset manager handling over $3.1 billion in crypto, is partnering with Aave, a major lending platform in the crypto world, to bring more traditional financial assets into the Aave system. The plan is to initially integrate syrupUSDT on Aave's Plasma platform, followed by syrupUSDC on the main Aave market, with more assets from Maple added later. Aave currently has over $40 billion locked in its platform. This partnership aims to make lending on Aave more stable, use capital more efficiently, and improve overall liquidity.

Gemini crypto exchange has launched a Solana credit card, allowing users to earn up to 4% back in Solana (SOL) on purchases, with an optional auto-staking feature. Gemini cited Solana's reward performance and developer activity as reasons for the integration. Users who held Solana rewards from Gemini's credit card products for at least a year have seen an appreciation of around 300% since 2021. Solana is now the second-fastest-growing developer ecosystem behind Ethereum. Increased real-world demand from this card could help Solana break out from its current trading pattern, with potential price targets of $500 and even $1,000 if mainstream adoption increases. Separately, Snorter, a trading bot for the Solana ecosystem, has seen its presale surpass $5.25 million.

Ethereum's price is currently declining, having dropped 4.5% in the last 24 hours to below $3,900. This downturn is attributed to ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Experts suggest that if this bearish trend persists, Ethereum could fall below $3,700 and potentially test a low of $3,499. However, this lower support level is expected to hold in the near term. Conversely, if buyers regain market control, Ethereum could rise to $4,300 and potentially reclaim resistance at $4,533.

A crypto whale has invested $36,000 in Bitcoin Hyper, a new project aiming to improve Bitcoin's transaction speed and scalability. Bitcoin Hyper is designed as a Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin, using Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) technology to enable faster and cheaper transactions with cross-chain interoperability. The $HYPER token will be used for payments, staking, and governance within the Bitcoin Hyper ecosystem. The project has already raised over $24.4 million in its presale. The goal of Bitcoin Hyper is to enhance Bitcoin's utility by addressing its limitations in speed and scalability, allowing it to support advanced functions and facilitate faster, more affordable transactions.

Ethereum's price has dropped below $4,000, facing selling pressure and potentially heading towards $3,740 or even lower. Amidst this uncertainty, a new cryptocurrency called Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining attention. Mutuum Finance is in phase 6 of its presale, with tokens priced at $0.035. The presale has already raised $17,750,000 from 17,340 holders. The expected launch price is $0.06, projecting a 371% return for current buyers after launch. Mutuum Finance emphasizes security through overcollateralization and has completed a CertiK audit with a score of 90/100. They also have a bug bounty program and a giveaway of $100,000 in MUTM tokens for 10 winners. Mutuum Finance aims to provide users with ways to earn on their crypto holdings through pooled yields or custom loans, positioning itself as a potential alternative to Ethereum for investors seeking gains.

Ripple has acquired GTreasury for $1 billion, aiming to integrate blockchain technology into traditional banking systems. This deal follows Ripple's acquisitions of Hidden Road and Rail earlier in the year. Ripple's move has drawn criticism from SWIFT's CIO, who questioned Ripple's client trust, regulatory capital, and settlement access. A crypto lawyer defended Ripple, pointing out that GTreasury already serves 1,000 clients in over 160 countries. Ripple has also applied for a U.S. national bank charter to operate as a regulated bank. The company's CEO aims to bridge traditional finance and digital assets, leveraging XRP for cross-border payments. The GTreasury acquisition is Ripple's third major deal in 2025.

TD Cowen predicts Bitcoin could reach $141,000 by December, citing market resilience after a significant liquidation event where $19 billion was wiped out. This prediction is based on the crypto market's maturity, the increase in digital asset adoption in countries like Japan, and renewed confidence in the sector from financial institutions. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a Layer-2 solution aiming to bring faster transaction speeds to Bitcoin, has raised $24.4 million in its presale. The project utilizes the Solana Virtual Machine to enable near-instant transactions and lower fees compared to Bitcoin's native layer. Early investors in $HYPER are positioning themselves for a potential 10x return if Bitcoin's price rallies as predicted, with current staking yields up to 49% APY. $HYPER aims to allow instant Bitcoin payments, DeFi lending, meme coins and NFTs. Bitcoin currently sits at $108,000, with key resistance levels at $112,000, $115,500 and $117,600.

SpaceX, Elon Musk's space exploration company, has moved approximately $269 million worth of Bitcoin. This is the first recorded movement of Bitcoin from SpaceX in three months. The movement involved a substantial amount of Bitcoin, suggesting a significant transaction by the company.

The article identifies Nvidia, Alphabet (Google), and Tesla as key AI stocks. Nvidia dominates the AI data center chip market with a $4.4 trillion market cap and 63% year-over-year net profit growth, supplying chips to major cloud providers and forecasting significant data center spending growth. Alphabet's Google Gemini AI model drives growth across its consumer and enterprise services, contributing to $115 billion in annual net profit. Tesla is developing proprietary AI chips for autonomous driving and robotics, with analysts seeing its Full Self-Driving software and Optimus robot as potentially huge opportunities, despite its high price-to-earnings ratio.

A coalition of crypto, fintech, and banking groups is urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to finalize an open banking rule that would allow consumers to share their financial data with third-party services, like crypto exchanges and fintech apps. These groups, which include the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation, argue that consumers, not banks, should control their financial data. They are specifically asking the CFPB to ensure Americans can securely share their data with authorized third parties and to maintain the ban on fees for consumer data access. The CFPB is currently working on this rule, but some banks are opposing it, arguing it overreaches and risks privacy. Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, stated that banks are trying to control and tax financial data, which he says would hurt financial innovation and crypto in the US. The fintech and crypto groups emphasize the importance of these open banking rules for competition, innovation, and keeping pace with other leading economies that protect consumer data rights.

Tom Lees' company, BitMine, has bought Ethereum (ETH) after its price decreased by 22% from its highest recent value. This indicates that BitMine believes the price of Ethereum will increase again, despite the recent drop.

Russia is considering a new law that would classify cryptocurrency as jointly owned property in marriages, making it subject to division in divorce proceedings. A draft law has been submitted to the Russian parliament proposing amendments to the Family Code to include digital currency acquired during marriage as shared property. This move aims to address the increasing number of Russians investing in crypto and ensure fair division of these assets in case of divorce. The law specifies that crypto acquired before the marriage or through gifts during the marriage would remain the sole property of the individual. The proposal has been sent to the government and the Central Bank of Russia for review. It comes as Russia is working towards regulating crypto transactions more comprehensively in 2026, recognizing crypto as property in court cases, especially amid increasing cases involving crypto assets. An estimated 20 million Russians have invested in crypto, holding over $40 billion in digital assets, and Russia is becoming a leading crypto market in Europe.

On October 20, 2025, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest made significant portfolio adjustments. The largest purchase was $5.56 million in Exact Sciences, a company specializing in non-invasive cancer screening tests, through the ARK Genomic Revolution ETF. Other buys included $3.33 million in Qualcomm shares via the robotics ETF, despite Qualcomm facing an antitrust probe in China, and further investments in Intuitive Surgical and L3Harris Technologies. On the selling side, ARK reduced its holdings in Guardant Health by $8.13 million, Palantir Technologies and SoFi Technologies each by $3.7 million, and Shopify by $3.7 million. Additionally, ARK decreased its positions in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Oklo, and Roblox. Despite a recall announcement, ARK also purchased $941,850 worth of BYD shares.

On October 10th, the crypto market experienced a flash crash that led to the liquidation of over $16 billion in leveraged positions. Bitcoin dropped significantly in a short period, triggering substantial losses for traders and hedge funds. Theories about the cause range from insider trading to actions by the crypto exchange Binance, including withdrawing liquidity and amplifying volatility. Wintermute, a market maker, suffered significant losses and its CEO, Evgeny Gaevoy, has stated that they are considering legal action against Binance due to malfunctions in their auto-deleveraging systems which executed trades at unreasonable prices. Experts anticipate a wave of lawsuits targeting market manipulators, exchanges, and liquidity providers in response to the crash.

DocGo Inc. (DCGO) stock experienced a significant surge of 34.6% in after-hours trading after announcing its acquisition of SteadyMD, a virtual care platform. The acquisition, valued at up to $25 million and funded by DocGo's existing cash, will combine SteadyMD's network of over 600 clinicians across all 50 states with DocGo's mobile health services infrastructure. SteadyMD is projected to serve over 3 million patients and generate approximately $25 million in revenue in 2025, with expectations to become EBITDA positive by 2026. DocGo plans to revise its 2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance during its upcoming earnings call in early November to reflect the acquisition. SteadyMD co-founders Guy Friedman and Yarone Goren will join DocGo's leadership team. DocGo intends to continue pursuing growth opportunities through further acquisitions and partnerships to expand its capabilities and increase shareholder value.

A crypto analyst, Captain Faibik, suggests Bitcoin's price could drop to $50,000, a 60% decrease. He cites a weakening market structure and fading momentum as reasons for his bearish outlook, stating that the bull run is over. Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China have also contributed to recent Bitcoin price declines. Another analyst, Titan of Crypto, indicated that Bitcoin price may be topping out. However, another analyst, CrediBULL Crypto, believes the cycle top is not yet in and predicts Bitcoin will reach $150,000. Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $107,600, down over 3% in the last 24 hours.

Replimune's stock price doubled, increasing 100% to $9.00 per share, after the FDA accepted their resubmitted application for RP1, a skin cancer treatment. RP1, used with Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo, targets advanced melanoma patients who haven't responded to PD-1 based therapies. The FDA has set a decision deadline of April 10, 2026, for the drug's approval. This follows a previous rejection of the initial application in June 2025, which caused uncertainty for the company. The FDA's acceptance of the resubmission suggests they now consider Replimune's response to their concerns as complete. The company's market capitalization reached $698 million. Trading volume was 220,246 shares on Monday.

Zach Rector, an XRP community member, predicts that the next price increase for XRP will be sudden and unexpected. He anticipates this pump could potentially drive the price of XRP to a new all-time high, taking many investors by surprise.

Coinbase reportedly spent $25 million to purchase an NFT with the intention of reviving the UpOnly podcast, hosted by Cobie. This follows the podcast's hiatus since December 2022 after the collapse of its sponsor, FTX. The NFT was listed on OpenSea with a highest bid of only $18,500 prior to Coinbase's purchase, making it the fifth most expensive NFT sale ever. Following the announcement, meme coins with the ticker UPONLY on the Coinbase layer-2 network Base saw significant price increases, with one surging by 7,900% and another by 5,800%. A Solana-based meme coin with a similar name also experienced a price increase of around 250%. Some crypto investors predict that a related Base meme coin could potentially reach $500 million.

GSI Technology's stock price significantly increased on October 20, jumping 155% to $12.97 after a Cornell University study validated the performance of their Gemini-I AI chip. The study showed the chip matched the throughput of an NVIDIA A6000 GPU while using 98% less energy and outperformed standard CPUs. Trading volume surged to 111 million shares. Pre-market trading on October 21 showed the stock climbing another 26% to around $16.36. Despite the positive news, analysts remain cautious with Sell ratings due to the company's small revenue of approximately $22 million annually, negative net margins, and volatility risks. While some institutional investors increased their positions, insiders sold shares earlier in the year. The company is developing second and third-generation chips for edge AI applications and is targeting the defense and aerospace industries.

Coinbase, a large cryptocurrency exchange, is acquiring Echo, an investment platform focused on blockchain-based fundraising, for $375 million in a cash-and-stock deal. This is Coinbase's eighth major acquisition in 2025. The deal will allow Coinbase to integrate Echo's Sonar platform, which helps blockchain startups raise money directly from investors through token sales. Echo has facilitated over $200 million in fundraising across more than 300 projects. Coinbase intends to use Echo's technology to expand into new areas like tokenized securities and real-world asset offerings, making fundraising more accessible and efficient for both startups and investors.

ToonieBet, a Canadian-focused brand of Soft2Bet, has become an official sports betting and online casino partner of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The multiyear agreement also includes ToonieBet being an official partner of the Grey Cup, the CFL's championship game. Ontario residents aged 19 and over can now wager on CFL games via ToonieBet, with options for in-game betting. The partnership also aims to develop branded online casino experiences. This deal marks Soft2Bet's second sports partnership in Canada, following their partnership with the Ottawa Senators. ToonieBet will also be the presenting partner of CFL Fantasy, the Game Tracker on CFL.ca and LCF.ca in Ontario, and the CFL's odds provider on the league's digital scoreboard.

On October 20, 2025, a major Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud outage knocked Coinbase and numerous other online services offline worldwide for most of the day. The outage began Monday morning and lasted until 6 p.m. Eastern time, impacting crypto platforms, banks, streaming services, social media, and other businesses relying on AWS infrastructure. Services affected included Lloyds, Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Snapchat, Roblox, Zoom, Hulu, Venmo, Starbucks' mobile app, and the UK's HMRC tax authority. Amazon confirmed full recovery by Monday evening, with all systems operational after identifying and resolving the issue that originated in its cloud computing division.

BinanceLife, a meme coin, experienced a significant price surge of 76% in the last 24 hours, reaching a price of $0.318. This increase follows its launch and listing with a Chinese ticker, driving high demand. Indicators suggest capital inflows are slowing down as traders take profits, which is common for new cryptocurrencies. The token briefly entered overbought territory, leading to a slight pullback, but positive sentiment remains. It is currently testing resistance at $0.344 and could potentially rise to $0.396 or $0.440 if momentum continues. However, increased selling pressure could cause the price to fall below $0.277, potentially declining further to $0.179.

Ethereum's price has recently decreased, dropping 4.73% in the last 24 hours and 4.22% over the past week, placing it around $3,884. Despite this dip, there are indicators suggesting a potential recovery. Ethereum funds experienced weekly inflows of approximately $205 million, bringing the total assets under management to about $34.5 billion. Ethereum's decentralized finance (DeFi) sector holds around $86 billion in total value locked, with stablecoins on the network holding about $163 billion. Large Ethereum holders are showing confidence by increasing their positions, and investment products tracking Ethereum are attracting significant cash flow. Analysts are watching key technical indicators, such as Bollinger Bands and the formation of a W bottom, to gauge future price movements, noting that a daily close above $4,000 would signal increased buyer control. A failure to hold $3,900 could weaken the structure. Continued inflows into ETH funds, accumulation by large holders, and strong network usage are seen as crucial for a robust recovery.

Intel is scheduled to release its Q3 earnings report after market close on Thursday, and traders are anticipating a significant price swing in the stock. Options pricing suggests the stock could move by as much as 10% in either direction when the market opens Friday. This earnings report is particularly important as it is Intel's first since the federal government acquired a near 10% stake in the company. A 10% increase could potentially elevate the stock to $42, the highest it's been since April 2024, while a 10% decrease could drop it to just above $32. The company has also received investments from SoftBank and Nvidia, with a planned partnership on custom hardware. Despite the stock's 90% surge year-to-date, analyst sentiment remains cautious, with an average price target of $30.60, suggesting a potential 20% downside.

SpaceX moved $268.47 million worth of Bitcoin (2,485 BTC) to two new digital wallets after three months of inactivity. The transfer was split with 1,197 BTC going to one address and 1,298 BTC to another. Currently, SpaceX holds approximately 5,790 BTC valued at around $626.4 million through Coinbase Prime Custody. This activity follows a previous transfer in July when 1,308 BTC was moved. The company has not released any official statement regarding the movement, but it appears to be a repositioning of their Bitcoin holdings, possibly for security or custodial reasons. Bitcoin's price is currently down 2.6% over the last 24 hours. Long-term Bitcoin holders are reducing their holdings, while short-term holders are increasing theirs. US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $40.47 million over the past 24 hours.

BNB, a cryptocurrency, has decreased in value by 3.3%. This drop is happening as the broader cryptocurrency market experiences a period of instability and price declines, which has broken through previous levels of expected price support.

Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, is stepping down from his role at the end of the year and will become a strategic advisor to Evernorth, a new company focused on XRP, the cryptocurrency closely associated with Ripple. Evernorth, led by former Ripple executive Asheesh Birla, aims to become a publicly traded company on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN. The company plans to raise over $1 billion, including $200 million from SBI of Japan, to purchase XRP and invest in XRP-based DeFi and capital markets initiatives. Birla is leaving Ripple's board to lead Evernorth, while Ripple will participate as a strategic investor, with executives like Brad Garlinghouse, Stuart Alderoty and David Schwartz also acting as strategic advisors. Evernorth plans to use XRP to provide liquidity and earn money in the crypto markets, and the goal is to accumulate XRP and actively grow XRP per share over time.

GE Aerospace reported strong third-quarter earnings, exceeding analyst expectations with adjusted earnings of $1.66 per share and revenue of $11.3 billion. This performance prompted the company to raise its full-year 2025 earnings guidance to $6.00-$6.20 per share. The commercial engine and services division saw significant growth, with revenue jumping 27% to $8.9 billion, driven by increased demand for commercial travel. Defense sales also contributed, growing 26% year-over-year. Consequently, GE Aerospace stock rose, outperforming the S&P 500 significantly year-to-date and reaching a 52-week high. The company also increased its free cash flow guidance for 2025 to $7.1 billion.

A new study shows that AI language models, like those used in crypto and other applications, can suffer a decline in their reasoning abilities when trained on data from social media. This decline, referred to as "brain rot," is caused by exposure to viral content, which prioritizes engagement over factual accuracy. The research found that models trained on viral data experienced significant drops in reasoning accuracy and comprehension. Importantly, this cognitive damage appears to be largely irreversible even after retraining on clean data. The study highlights the risk of AI systems becoming less intelligent as they are increasingly trained on web data that is dominated by bot activity and low-quality content. The researchers suggest that crypto technologies, particularly those that verify data quality and provenance, could play a crucial role in preventing AI systems from being corrupted by bad data. On-chain AI data marketplaces need to prioritize quality to avoid creating AI systems that reanimate and copy the junk patterns that weakened them in the first place.

Bitcoin and Ether are experiencing price declines today as selling activity increases. The article indicates a general downturn in the crypto market, with both leading cryptocurrencies showing losses.

Ethereum's price is struggling to stay above $4,000, decreasing 6.6% this week. Large Ethereum holders have been selling, reducing their holdings by roughly $550 million since October 20th. The rate at which people are buying Ethereum has also slowed down. There's significant resistance to price increases between $3,955 and $4,015, and again between $4,270 and $4,314, where large amounts of Ethereum were previously purchased. A price close above $4,340 is needed to confirm a breakout and potentially reach $4,520 or even $4,960. If Ethereum falls below $3,880, the price could decline further to around $3,680.

Avalanche's price is currently struggling, having decreased by 1.31% in the last 24 hours and about 11.7% over the past week, trading around $20.40. While trading volume increased to $579.89 million, it appears to be driven by selling pressure rather than buying. Despite this, the Avalanche Foundation has raised $1 billion to expand its presence in the U.S. blockchain market, aiming to foster innovation and liquidity within the AVAX ecosystem. An analyst suggests that AVAX could potentially rally to $200 by late 2025 following a long period of price consolidation. Technical indicators suggest continued selling pressure, but a potential trend reversal could be on the horizon.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has lifted its ban on retail investment in crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs), allowing retail investors to buy Ethereum ETPs via familiar brokerage accounts like pension funds and ISAs. This means potential tax-free gains for investors. Several firms like BlackRock, 21Shares, Bitwise, and WisdomTree are launching Ethereum ETPs on the London Stock Exchange. Despite this positive news, the price of ETH USD is currently below $3,900, down nearly 4% in the past week, and trading volume is down on Binance and OKX. Meanwhile, in the United States, institutions are reportedly exiting their ETH USD long positions, with over $145 million of spot Ethereum ETFs redeemed on October 20.

Netflix is expected to announce its third-quarter earnings, with analysts predicting earnings of $6.96 per share on $11.51 billion in revenue, compared to $5.40 per share on $9.83 billion last year. A recent boxing match on Netflix drew over 41 million viewers, making it the most-watched mens championship boxing match of the century. Netflix's advertising revenue is projected to grow significantly, more than doubling from $1.4 billion in 2024 to $2.9 billion in 2025. The company has also partnered with Spotify for video podcasts. Despite a 40% rise this year, Netflix stock has fallen 10% from its June high, and its valuation is high. YouTube remains the top streaming platform, slightly ahead of Netflix. The stock is trading at a high valuation of 45 times forward earnings, leaving little room for error.