BlackRock plans to launch a Bitcoin ETF on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in mid-November 2025. The iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) will provide Australian investors with a regulated, cost-effective way to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly owning it. With a management fee of 0.39%, the ETF builds on the success of BlackRock’s $85 billion …
Strategy Inc has announced the launch of $STRE, its first euro-denominated perpetual preferred stock, offering 3.5 million shares priced at €100 each. This euro-denominated stock pays 10% annual dividends, payable quarterly starting December 31, 2025. The funds raised will be used for general corporate purposes, including buying Bitcoin and supporting working capital. This move supports …
Stream Finance has reported a loss of approximately $93 million caused by an external fund manager, leading the platform to suspend all deposits and withdrawals. The company has hired attorneys from Perkins Coie LLP to conduct a detailed investigation. Additionally, its stablecoin XUSD depegged by 23%, trading at $0.938, raising concerns about algorithmic stablecoin stability. …
Wintermute founder Evgeny Gaevoy dismissed rumors that the firm plans to sue Binance, saying there has never been any intent or reason to take legal action. He also denied signing an NDA or coordinating with other market makers, calling such allegations baseless. Gaevoy clarified that while some online speculation mentioned legal action, Wintermute has no …
Ripple has launched spot prime brokerage services for U.S.-based institutional clients, enabling them to trade OTC spot transactions in leading digital assets, including XRP and RLUSD. This comes after Ripple acquired Hidden Road, a multi-asset prime brokerage firm. By combining Ripple’s licenses with Hidden Road’s offerings under Ripple Prime, institutions now have easy and seamless …
Michael Saylor’s “Strategy” purchased 397 Bitcoin for about $45.6 million at an average price of $114,771 per coin and has achieved a 26.1% BTC yield year-to-date in 2025. As of November 2, 2025, MicroStrategy holds 641,205 Bitcoin, acquired for roughly $47.49 billion at an average cost of $74,057 each. This strong performance highlights the company’s …
Animoca Brands, a leading crypto-native company, plans to list on the Nasdaq through a reverse merger with Singapore’s Currenc Group, aiming for a $1 billion valuation. In 2024, Animoca reported $165 million revenue, mostly from its digital asset advisory and portfolio management business. The merger will give Animoca shareholders about 95% ownership of the combined …
On November 3, 2025, Balancer’s v2 pools were exploited, leading to a loss of more than $116 million across multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Sonic, Optimism, and Polygon. The attack took advantage of a vulnerability in the core vault smart contract, enabling unauthorized withdrawals. Forked projects like Beets and Berachain were also affected. Balancer …
Between October 27 and 31, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a total net outflow of $799 million, with all twelve Bitcoin ETFs reporting withdrawals. In contrast, spot Ethereum ETFs experienced a net inflow of $16 million during the same week, led by Grayscale’s ETH product, which attracted $56 million. This shows growing investor interest in …
Hong Kong is updating its crypto trading rules to allow local licensed exchanges to connect directly with global markets. This ends the previous system that restricted trading within the city’s borders, enabling greater market liquidity and access to international capital. The change aligns Hong Kong’s crypto regulations with global standards and supports its goal to …
Faruk Fatih Ozer, founder and former CEO of the Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, was found dead on November 1, 2025, in his prison cell. Authorities are investigating the possibility of suicide. Ozer was serving a staggering 11,196-year sentence, given in 2023 for charges including fraud and money laundering. Thodex, founded in 2017, collapsed suddenly in 2021, …
MEXC exchange has reassured users that it remains financially strong despite recent record withdrawals. The platform confirmed all user assets are fully backed, with Proof of Reserves data showing major assets covered over 100%. To boost transparency, MEXC will update its Merkle tree data tonight, enabling users to verify their holdings independently. The exchange called …
Bitcoin fell about 10% in October 2025, ending a seven-year streak of positive “Uptober” months. After hitting an all-time high near $126,300 early in the month, Bitcoin dropped to around $110,000 by month-end. The fall was driven by traders taking profits and a cautious market mood amid global economic shifts and Federal Reserve signals. Despite …
T3 Financial Crime Unit, a coalition of Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs, has frozen over $300 million in illicit crypto assets since its 2024 launch. Collaborating with law enforcement in 23 countries, T3 targets money laundering, fraud, and cybercrime. The unit is recognized for aiding major cases like Brazil’s Operation Lusocoin, involving billions in frozen …
Conexus, handling around 40% of Venezuela’s electronic transfers, is developing a system to integrate Bitcoin and stablecoins like USDT into the country’s banking network. This new platform will allow banks to offer custody, transfers, and fiat exchange services for crypto assets with bank-level security. The initiative responds to the growing local demand for stablecoins as …
Binance will support the token swap, redenomination, and rebranding of ai16z (AI16Z) to elizaOS (ELIZAOS) starting November 6, 2025. During this period, trading of AI16Z will be temporarily suspended on Binance Alpha 2.0, and all AI16Z tokens will be automatically converted to ELIZAOS at a 1:6 ratio. The process aims to expand the token supply …
Seventeen years ago, on October 31, 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin Whitepaper. This nine-page document laid out the foundation for a decentralized digital currency, revolutionizing how we think about money and freedom. What started as a small project has grown into a global financial movement. Today, Bitcoin is used worldwide, transforming industries and empowering …
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) claims that FTX was never insolvent. When FTX filed for bankruptcy, the $8 billion in customer assets remained on the platform. Almost all customers have been or will be repaid between 119% and 143% of what they lost. Around 98% of creditors have already received 120%. After covering $8 billion in claims …
Starting October 31, Bybit will stop accepting new user registrations from Japan to comply with local regulatory guidelines aimed at protecting investors. Existing Japanese users can continue using the platform for now, but further restrictions may be introduced in the future. Bybit has faced warnings from Japan’s Financial Services Agency in 2021 and 2023 for …
Avalon Labs has introduced an AI-powered blockchain marketplace for real-world assets (RWAs) along with the AI-MaaS concept. They rolled out a Reinforcement Learning model on the BNB Chain and launched CRT, a new token standard granting legal commercial rights. Backed by YZi Labs and Framework Ventures, this project aims to revolutionize asset management by combining …
IQ and Frax have launched KRWQ, the first stablecoin pegged to the South Korean won on the Base network. KRWQ is designed to provide a stable digital asset that mirrors the value of the Korean won, making transactions smoother within the crypto space. It supports multi-blockchain transfers using LayerZero technology and is built with regulatory …
Bank Indonesia is launching a stablecoin backed by government bonds and tied to its digital rupiah CBDC. This move aims to strengthen the country’s digital financial system by providing a secure and stable digital currency. The bond backing offers a trustworthy guarantee of value, helping to boost confidence among users. This initiative marks a key …
YZi Labs has made its first AI software investment by leading an $11 million seed round in VideoTutor, an innovative educational platform. Founded by 20-year-old entrepreneur Kai Zhao, VideoTutor uses AI to turn any question into personalized, animated lessons. The platform already serves over 20,000 users globally and aims to make high-quality tutoring affordable and …
Fidelity has updated its S-1 filing for its spot Solana ETF by removing the “delaying amendment” that previously gave the SEC control over the registration timing. This means the ETF can become automatically effective after 20 days, speeding up the approval process. Following Bitwise’s lead, this move signals growing momentum for Solana ETFs, paving the …
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 25 basis points to support the economy amid slowing growth. The move is expected to make borrowing cheaper for consumers and businesses, boosting spending and investment. Officials noted that inflation has eased slightly but remains a concern. The central bank signaled it will monitor data closely before …
Grayscale has launched its Solana Trust ETF (GSOL) on NYSE Arca, offering investors direct exposure to Solana along with staking rewards. This ETF is one of the first in the U.S. to combine spot holdings with staking features, providing a unique way to earn income while holding Solana. As a major crypto asset, Solana’s ETF …
World Liberty Financial announced it will distribute 8.4 million WLFI tokens to early adopters of its USD1 stablecoin across partner exchanges. The rewards are part of its USD1 Points Program, which has generated over $500 million in volume in just two months. The company aims to boost engagement and liquidity for USD1 trading pairs while …
An early Ethereum ICO participant has finally moved 1,500 ETH worth $6 million to the Kraken exchange after nearly 8 years of inactivity. This investor originally bought 20,000 ETH during the ICO for about $6,220. The remaining 18,500 ETH they hold are now valued at over $80 million, representing a massive 12,971x return. This move …
BitMine Immersion Technologies added 27,316 ETH worth $113 million to its treasury this week, increasing its total Ethereum holdings to $13.3 billion. This makes BitMine the largest ETH treasury globally and the second largest crypto treasury overall. The company, led by Tom Lee, aims to accumulate 5% of Ethereum’s total supply. BitMine is supported by …
Circle has launched the public testnet for Arc, a Layer-1 blockchain designed to bring real-world financial activities onchain. Major firms like BlackRock, Visa, HSBC, AWS, and Anthropic are participating. Arc features USD-based fees, sub-second settlement, and optional privacy controls. Circle plans to decentralize Arc gradually by opening validator roles and governance to the community, aiming …