US Federal Reserve Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Price Reacts
No surprises today as the US Federal Reserve announces the second consecutive rate cut of 25 basis points.
No surprises today as the US Federal Reserve announces the second consecutive rate cut of 25 basis points.
Recent jobs data and other economic indicators have pointed to a slowing economy.
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.
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.
Binance Wallet now features Bubblemaps technology, enabling real-time token analysis to identify insider trading patterns and suspicious clustering activity.
$2.70 becomes the key battleground! Will XRP bulls defend or retreat?
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.
Crypto reporter Eleanor Terrett shared that two new altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are about to start trading on the NASDAQ, beating out Dogecoin and XRP spot ETFs. According to the journalist, everything needed to begin trading is already in place, even though the government is in a shutdown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Hoskinson contended that Schiff has continually failed in his price predictions for the bellwether cryptocurrency.
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.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov launched Cocoon, a privacy-first decentralized AI network on TON blockchain at Blockchain Life 2025 in Dubai, with AlphaTON Capital committing substantial GPU infrastructure investment.
Bitcoin's loudest bull is back on CNBC — and this time, he's putting some massive numbers on the board.
The Official Trump (TRUMP) token has staged a dramatic comeback this week, rising more than 39% in seven days to trade around $8.09. The surge comes amid renewed investor enthusiasm tied to political headlines, bullish corporate disclosures, and strong technical momentum.
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.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has appointed Mack McCain as its new General Counsel. This marks another step in the company's growing push toward global regulatory readiness.
A Solana whale who received 222,000 SOL from the project five years ago has moved $40 million worth of tokens to Coinbase Prime.
XRP continues to wake up from slumber as whales scoop up over $560 million worth of XRP in a massive weekly accumulation spree.
21Shares files S-1 with the U.S. SEC to introduce an ETF tracking Hyperliquid (HYPE) token performance.
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%.
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.
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.
The bipartisan GUARD Act would criminalize exploitative AI interactions with children and require companies to disclose when users are speaking to a machine.
Jupiter Exchange unveiled Limit Order V2 on October 29, introducing privacy-protected trading with anti-front-running mechanisms and enhanced order management capabilities for Solana traders.
XRP has been catching its breath lately. While everyone is piling into meme and AI coins, some traders think it's only a matter of time before liquidity swings back to big caps like XRP.
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.
The Ethereum Foundation announced the creation of an institutional portal, aiming to onboard businesses and financial companies with promises of security, privacy, and scalability.
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.
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.
Bitcoin's leading corporate and retail advocates — MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor and ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki — both predicted that the world's largest cryptocurrency could double in price by the end of 2025.
Crypto analyst Adez has revealed what most traders are missing following the Bitcoin price rally to $116,000 earlier this week. The analyst suggested there is no reason to be bullish right now, as BTC is likely to decline further before breaking out to the upside.
Bitcoin swing traders took profits, and bears opened fresh shorts after BTC failed to recapture levels above $118,000. Will today's FOMC presser kickstart a trend reversal in BTC and altcoins?
The BNB Chain sector is back in top form this week, adding over $6.4 billion to its market capitalization and gaining 2.5% week-over-week (WoW).
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.
Bitcoin's bullish momentum paused on Monday as the cryptocurrency faced heavy resistance near the $114,000–$115,000 range. After briefly spiking above $116,000, sellers re-entered the market, capping upside potential and triggering a short-term pullback.
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.
Explore the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market, including XRP price predictions and Ripple ETF decision delays due to a government shutdown.
Dogwifhat price struggles to maintain support at $0.48 as declining volume signals weakening momentum, raising concerns of a downside move if bullish demand fails to return. Dogwifhat (WIF) token price is testing a key technical level at $0.
EQTY Lab has announced the launch of Verifiable Governance and Sovereignty solution for agentic AI on Hedera.
Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their strong momentum on Tuesday, pulling in a combined $448 million in inflows. The day also marked a historic debut for Solana ETFs, with Bitwise's BSOL smashing records for a first-day launch.
Tokenization specialist Securitize rolled out a tokenized credit fund with $57 trillion financial services giant BNY as appetite for real-world assets (RWA) is quickly growing.
The new project, dubbed Cocoon, aims to give users access to AI tools without surrendering their data to centralized providers.
At least two Massachusetts individuals fell victim to a Bitcoin ATM scam that lured them to transfer funds claiming they missed jury duty.
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.
Check out which cryptocurrencies will be removed from Binance's platform on November 12.
Most of the top 10 coins are in the red area today, according to CoinStats.
Sellers are more powerful than buyers in the middle of the week, according to CoinStats.
By the middle of the week, most of the coins have come back to the red zone, according to CoinMarketCap.
In the latest Cointelegraph interview, James Lavish explains why the “debasement trade” is going mainstream, and what that could mean for Bitcoin.
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.
Ethereum's ETH upcoming upgrade, named Fusaka, has passed its last test phase on the Hoodi testnet.
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.
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.
Two new wallets tied to Bitmine received 33,948 ETH ($135 million), marking another round of whale accumulation. Bitmine now holds 2.6% of ETH circulating.
Hedera's native token, HBAR, slipped about 4.5% in the 24 hours following the launch of the Canary Capital spot HBAR ETF on October 28. The HBAR price drop looked like a typical sell-the-news reaction with traders locking in profits after last week's 18% rally.
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.
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.
Public firms now hold about 16 million SOL, with corporate treasuries continuing to expand across the ecosystem.
Risk-off mood dominates crypto markets but a few low-cap tokens including TRUMP and Pi Coin managed to rally despite the broader pullback.
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.
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.
Ethereum layer-2 project MegaETH has pulled in $450 million during a token sale that drew nearly nine times its fundraising target within hours of going live.
A whale trader is betting big on Solana (SOL) after recently closing positions on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This demonstrates that the whale is optimistic about an imminent breakout for the SOL coin.
World Liberty Financial, a crypto company connected to Donald Trump, is planning to give away WLFI tokens worth about $1.2 million.
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.
As Halloween approaches, historical price data from 2020–2024 shows that AAVE, Ethereum (ETH), and Dogecoin (DOGE) often rallied in the week following October 31.
A European dealer in gold, silver, platinum and palladium, SwissBullion.eu has expanded its payment methods to include XRP and Ethereum (ETH).
BNB's price slid 2.7% in the last 24-hour period to $1,105 after the rise that started after BNB Chain's largest-ever quarterly token burn in U.S. dollar terms faded out.
Strong retail optimism marks the wrong time to buy as fear, not FOMO, fuels true rebounds.
Circle Internet Financial Ltd. (NYSE:CRCL) is down over 2% to $133 on Wednesday, but a recent report indicates Circle's USDC (CRYPTO: USDC) stablecoin has benefited from the GENIUS Act.
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.
TL;DR Deutsche Digital Assets and Safello have launched the Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP (STAO), a product listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The ETP is fully backed by TAO tokens and automatically reinvests staking rewards into its net asset value. Bittensor has surged 42.
ZachXBT has revealed that the real co-founder of BlockDAG is Gurhan Kiziloz and not Anthony Turner.
Western Union stablecoin collab invokes irony as NYSE Arca counts minutes till Solana ETF debut day.
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.
Following the slight pullback in Bitcoin's price from the $115,000 level, several on-chain metrics are beginning to flash warning signals, and a possible shift in the current market trend. One of these crucial metrics is the Bitcoin Short-Term Holders SOPR.
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.
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.
The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled “Ethereum for Institutions,” a new online portal designed to guide enterprises, financial institutions, and developers looking to build on Ethereum's infrastructure.
Kaia DLT Foundation chair Dr. Sangmin Seo critiques South Korea's plan for banks to lead stablecoin issuance, citing a lack of logical foundation. Calls for clear regulations for all issuers.
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.
Bitcoin trades near $113K ahead of the FOMC decision. Key levels at $112K support and $120K resistance could shape the next major move.
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.
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.
Cardano's native token, ADA, fell sharply Wednesday, dropping over 3% to 64 cents as it broke through a critical support level and confirmed a shift in market sentiment, CoinDesk Analytics data found.
The collaboration aims to strengthen Streamex's tokenization platform. It enhances cross-chain functionality, transparency, and trust for its flagship gold-backed asset, GLDY.
A meme coin tied to a statue of Changpeng Zhao surged after the Binance founder encouraged people via social media to not buy the token.
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson went head-to-head with long-time Bitcoin (BTC) critic Peter Schiff. Hoskinson argued that Schiff has repeatedly failed in his price forecasts for Bitcoin.
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.
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.
XRP price has moved sideways in the past few days as the recent bull run stalled. Ripple was trading at $2.6290 today, Oct. 29, up by 50% from its lowest point this month.
The miner is pushing ahead quickly with its data center plans.
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.
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.
BONK-USD extended its slide Tuesday, falling 3.4% to $0.0000143 as the Solana-based meme token succumbed to renewed downard pressure across the broader ecosystem.
Dogecoin price consolidates within a triangle pattern at $0.18 support. A breakout from this could ignite a bullish rally toward the $0.26 high-timeframe resistance.