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Solana Company Boosts SOL Holdings to 2.3M, Secures 7% Staking Yield

TL;DR Solana Company increased its SOL holdings to over 2.3 million tokens and achieved an annual yield of 7.03%. The company added one million tokens since early October and holds more than $15 million in cash and stablecoins.

SOLUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

BNB Chain Emerges as a Key Catalyst for Global Web3 Adoption

TL;DR A key report defines BNB as the “trading engine” for the Web3 economy, distinct from BTC and ETH. BNB Chain leads the market in DEX volume, active users, and stablecoin wallets. “CZ's” pardon and new products (ETF/DAT) in the U.S. are seen as structural catalysts for adoption.

BNBUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Is XRP Headed For A 16% Drop? Signal Flashes Familiar Warning

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has cautioned that XRP may be approaching another downswing after the Tom DeMark (TD) Sequential flashed a fresh sell signal on the daily timeframe. In a new video and transcript shared alongside a TradingView chart of the Binance XRP/USDT perpetual contract, Martinez said, “XRP could be bound for a correction.

XRPUSD newsbtc.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Top catalysts that may push XRP price to $5 in 2025

XRP price rally stalled at the 50-day moving average as traders waited for the October Federal Reserve interest rate decision and the Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meeting. Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $2.

XRPUSD crypto.news • Oct. 29, 2025

Germany's AfD party urges government to recognize Bitcoin as a strategic asset

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, a prominent opposition group in the Bundestag, recently submitted a parliamentary motion, urging the government to recognize Bitcoin as a “strategic asset” and not include it in the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.

BTCUSD cryptopolitan.com • Oct. 29, 2025

European Precious Metals Dealer Swiss Bullion Integrates XRP and ETH Payments

TL;DR European dealer SwissBullion accepts Ethereum and XRP for purchasing precious metals. Ethereum offers liquidity for fast transactions when purchasing gold or silver. XRP allows direct access to metals for international customers. A European dealer in precious metals now accepts XRP and ETH for payment. The company, SwissBullion.eu, sells gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

XRPUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Dogecoin Holds $0.20 — Can Bulls Defend Key Support as Whales Offload Millions?

Dogecoin is struggling to maintain the $0.20 psychological support as selling pressure from large investors intensifies and futures traders unwind leveraged positions. Despite briefly climbing above $0.21 earlier this week, the popular cryptocurrency has since dropped over 2%, signaling a loss of momentum and growing bearish sentiment.

DOGEUSD thecurrencyanalytics.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Saylor: Bitcoin's Future Is Bright With Sustained Price Increases Ahead

TL;DR Michael Saylor states that Bitcoin is firmly established as “digital gold” and that its price will continue rising due to institutional adoption and BTC ETFs. BTC functions as digital capital for new credit instruments. Banks such as JPMorgan, Citibank, and Wells Fargo accept BTC and ETH as collateral.

BTCUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Fighting Insider Trading: Binance Wallet Integrates Bubblemaps Data Tools

TL;DR Binance Wallet has partnered with Bubblemaps, integrating its blockchain visualization tools to enhance transparency for Web3 users. The integration allows traders to monitor token distribution and wallet clusters, helping detect possible insider trading or coordinated market behavior.

DTAUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Ethereum Price Flips BTC in Strategy Shift, Eyes $4500 Level

Ethereum has overtaken Bitcoin in institutional treasuries, signaling a notable change in digital asset accumulation trends. The latest data shows Ethereum leading with 4.1% of its total supply held by institutions, compared to Bitcoin's 3.6% and Solana's 2.7%.

BTCUSD coingape.com • Oct. 29, 2025

CME Group Crushing Binance in Terms of XRP OI

According to data provided by analytics platform CoinGlass, CME is already dominating XRP futures trading, accounting for 32% of all volume with $1.47 billion.

XRPUSD u.today • Oct. 29, 2025

Michael Saylor Targets $150,000 For Bitcoin As Strategy Breaks New Ground With S&P Rating

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chairman Michael Saylor celebrated a landmark moment as his firm became the first Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-focused company to receive an S&P credit rating, marking a new chapter for institutional Bitcoin adoption. What Happened: S&P assigned Strategy a B- rating, recognizing the firm's evolution from a Bitcoin treasury to a Bitcoin-backed credit issuer.

BTCUSD benzinga.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Are Ethereum ETFs a price headwind?

US-traded spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded persistent outflows during late September and mid-October, periods that coincided with relative weakness in the ETH/BTC ratio. Yet, non-US inflows and continued staking growth blunted the price impact, suggesting the headwind is episodic rather than structural.

ETHUSD cryptoslate.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Ripple News: David Schwartz Says $92B in XRP Escrow Can Be Sold Before Release

Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has confirmed that the company holds the legal right to sell or transfer future claims to XRP currently locked in escrow. This means Ripple can pre-sell the rights to tokens that will be released over time — without altering the long-standing time-lock mechanism first introduced in 2017.

XRPUSD coinpedia.org • Oct. 29, 2025

Are The XRP Tokens In Escrow At Risk Of Being Sold? Ripple CTO Shares Insights

XRP locked escrow tokens have long been perceived as untouchable, yet recent statements from Ripple CTO David Schwartz have stirred debate about what “locked” truly means. Questions around whether Ripple could sell or transfer these tokens have spread across the crypto community, sparking further discussions about market supply, institutional strategies, and potential market impact.

XRPUSD bitcoinist.com • Oct. 29, 2025

MSTR's Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $150,000 by Year-End, Expects $1 Million Within 8 Years

Bitcoin Magazine MSTR's Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $150,000 by Year-End, Expects $1 Million Within 8 Years At Money 20/20, Michael Saylor expressed bullish Bitcoin predictions — $150,000 by the end of 2025 and up to $1 million in four to eight years — citing industry shifts and new investment products as catalysts for institutional adoption. MSTR's Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $150,000 by Year-End, Expects $1 Million Within 8 Years Micah Zimmerman.

MSTRUSD bitcoinmagazine.com • Oct. 29, 2025

HBAR Consolidates at $0.2010 as Volume Surge Signals Distribution

HBAR slipped 0.3% to $0.2010 on Tuesday as sellers reasserted control near key resistance. The token traded within a tight $0.0124 range, fading from a session high of $0.2059 as technical selling capped upside momentum.

HBARUSD coindesk.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Ondo Global Markets pushes RWA adoption to BNB Chain

Ondo Global Markets is bringing its suite of tokenized U.S. equities to BNB Chain's millions of daily users in a strategic move to capture global demand for accessible, on-chain stock trading. In an announcement on Oct.

BNBUSD crypto.news • Oct. 29, 2025

OKX Introduces PIGGY Perpetual Futures in USDT Market

OKX is set to launch USDT-margined perpetual futures for Piggycell (PIGGY), enhancing its offerings for traders. The update will be available across web, app, and API interfaces.

USDTUSD blockchain.news • Oct. 29, 2025

Are Ethereum ETFs a price headwind?

US-traded spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded persistent outflows during late September and mid-October, periods that coincided with relative weakness in the ETH/BTC ratio. Yet, non-US inflows and continued staking growth blunted the price impact, suggesting the headwind is episodic rather than structural.

ETHUSD cryptoslate.com • Oct. 29, 2025

BitMine Strengthens Position With $113M Ethereum Treasury Addition

BitMine announced today on X the addition of $113 million in Ethereum (ETH) to its corporate treasury, according to on-chain data. The company highlighted that this investment strengthens its exposure to digital assets and supports its long-term growth strategy.

ETHUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Cardano's x402 Integration Marks Milestone Toward Autonomous Finance

TL;DR Cardano has begun integrating the x402 payment standard, designed for AI agents. The goal is to allow autonomous systems to conduct blockchain transactions without human intervention. The implementation seeks to automate DeFi protocols, a sector where Cardano aims to grow. The Cardano network has taken a significant step toward creating a new agent economy.

ADAUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

XRP Ledger Confirms Flare Core Vault Behind 4M XRP Escrow Lock

TL;DR The XRP Ledger recorded the locking of 4,000,000 XRP (~$10.5 million) in escrow, with the tokens sent to the Flare Core Vault. Flare Core Vault holds over 1,570,000,000 XRP and serves as collateral and governance support. The locked tokens represent claims that can be transferred between entities.

XRPUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Robert Kiyosaki Forecasts Bitcoin May Reach $200K in 2025

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, stated today on X that Bitcoin could double its current value and hit $200,000 by 2025. He emphasized that macroeconomic factors and Federal Reserve policies could drive the surge. Kiyosaki highlighted inflationary concerns and central bank interventions as key reasons for the predicted Bitcoin rally.

BTCUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Bitcoin to Test 'Black Friday' Levels, Bollinger Bands Warn

What happens with the Bitcoin (BTC) price right now is a question that bothers probably everyone on the crypto market, and from the perspective of the Bollinger Bands, the answer to this is grim. Now trading at $112,498, which is below the weekly Bollinger midband at $113,744, Bitcoin is under the dividing line for trend direction.

BTCUSD u.today • Oct. 29, 2025

$17B in BTC and ETH Options Set to Expire Amid Fed Meeting

Bitcoin and Ethereum options valued at approximately $17 billion are scheduled to expire today, coinciding with the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement, according to Deribit. The timing raises expectations of heightened market volatility. The expiring options include both call and put contracts, influencing potential price swings in BTC and ETH.

BTCUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

21shares Aims to Launch Hyperliquid ETF Tracking HYPE's Spot Price

21shares US LLC, a subsidiary of 21.co recently acquired by Falconx, filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday, to launch the 21shares Hyperliquid ETF — a fund that tracks the spot price of HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid blockchain.

HYPEUSD news.bitcoin.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Massive XRP Rally Ahead? Bold Forecast Calls For $100 Before 2030

Based on reports, several asset managers have updated filings for spot XRP exchange-traded funds, naming tickers such as GXRP and XRPZ. Related Reading: Dogecoin Ignites — 60% Volume Boom Teases Potential Rally That regulatory activity is one of the items market watchers say is drawing attention back to XRP.

XRPUSD newsbtc.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana

USDPT is built on Solana and issued through Anchorage Digital Bank. It combines Western Union's global reach with high-performance blockchain and regulated stablecoin infrastructure.

STABLEUSD altcoinbuzz.io • Oct. 29, 2025

Corporate Ethereum Holdings Climb to Record Levels, Now Over 4% of All ETH

TL;DR Companies hold more than 4% of the total Ethereum supply. BitMine owns 3.31 million ETH after increasing its holdings by 25%. Corporate reserves of Bitcoin and Solana show slower growth. Corporate holdings of Ethereum have now surpassed the four percent threshold of its total supply.

ETHUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Ethereum for Institutions Website Showcases $50B L2 Ecosystem and Enterprise Growth

TL;DR: Ethereum launches “Ethereum for Institutions” to guide enterprise adoption. L2 ecosystem exceeds $50B, offering scalability and compliance tools. Institutional adoption accelerates with case studies, analytics, and enterprise-grade infrastructure. The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled the official “Ethereum for Institutions” website to guide enterprises, builders, and institutions in adopting Ethereum.

ETHUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Tether Is Buying Bitcoin's Revolution, How Devastating Will The Consequences Be?

Bitcoin Magazine Tether Is Buying Bitcoin's Revolution, How Devastating Will The Consequences Be? At a Glance Bitcoin's Quiet Compromise When the GENIUS Act became law on 18 July 2025, the crypto industry celebrated it as the end of regulatory uncertainty. The Act requires licensed stablecoin issuers to hold liquid reserves such as cash and U.S. Treasuries, publish monthly disclosures, and submit to federal or state supervision.

BTCUSD bitcoinmagazine.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Peter Brandt Reveals Possibility for Bitcoin as BTC Price Drops Below $113,000

The crypto market consolidated on Wednesday as traders positioned cautiously, with Bitcoin falling below $113,000. At press time, Bitcoin was trading at $112,913, having reached an intraday low of $112,075, extending its drop from Monday's high of $116,410 into the third day.

BTCUSD u.today • Oct. 29, 2025

Bitcoin Holds Its Breath as Fed Looks to Cut Rates

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Holds Its Breath as Fed Looks to Cut Rates Bitcoin's price is below $113,000, as traders weigh broader macroeconomic signals ahead of today's Federal Reserve announcement. Bitcoin Holds Its Breath as Fed Looks to Cut Rates Micah Zimmerman.

BTCUSD bitcoinmagazine.com • Oct. 29, 2025

Bitget and Nansen Report $23.1B Institutional Liquidity Surge as UEX Gains Traction

TL;DR: Bitget reports $23.1B in trading volume, second largest among global exchanges. Institutional spot trading rose to 72.6% and futures participation surged to 56.6%. Lending, custody, and UEX infrastructure expansion attract professional and retail investors alike. Institutional participation in cryptocurrency markets is accelerating as investors seek reliable liquidity and execution.

GAINSUSD crypto-economy.com • Oct. 29, 2025

XRP at Crossroads: Analysts Predict Final Shakeout Before Major Bull Run

XRP is hovering near a crucial resistance zone, leaving traders divided over whether the token will experience one last pullback before a strong bullish reversal. The cryptocurrency, currently trading close to the $2.80 mark, has been consolidating within a narrow range, suggesting that a decisive move could be on the horizon.

XRPUSD thecurrencyanalytics.com • Oct. 29, 2025

World Liberty Financial Launches 8.4M Token Distribution as USD1 Stablecoin Adoption Climbs

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the decentralized finance (DeFi) venture linked to the Trump family, is making good on its promise to reward early supporters. The company announced that centralized exchange (CEX) partners will distribute 8.4 million WLFI tokens to users who helped boost the adoption of its USD1 stablecoin through its points program.

STABLEUSD news.bitcoin.com • Oct. 29, 2025