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Senator Chris Murphy alleged that Coinbase’s political donations, including $46 million to Trump-linked candidates and support for a $300 million White House event, secured a dropped SEC lawsuit. Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad dismissed the charges as “absurd,” stressing that Coinbase’s Fairshake PAC provides bipartisan funding and works with nonpartisan groups to push for clear crypto regulation and fair market treatment. Coinbase highlighted its long-standing practice of inauguration donations and full transparency through public records. The exchange also defended the SEC’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit as a merit-based outcome, marking a shift from aggressive enforcement to rational review. FEC data show over $119 million in crypto industry donations during the 2024 cycle, underlining growing lobbying efforts. Traders should monitor ongoing regulatory scrutiny and political engagement’s role in shaping U.S. crypto policy.

ING has issued a warning that a surprise Reeves resignation could trigger significant market volatility. The report says that an unexpected Reeves resignation could prompt immediate sell-offs in equities, rising gilt yields and a drop in the British pound (GBP), amplified by automated trading systems that magnify GBP volatility. This shock to GBP volatility would dent business investment, consumer and investor confidence, foreign direct investment and raise government borrowing costs. Crypto traders should monitor this political risk alongside economic indicators such as inflation and interest rates. In the short term, strategies could include portfolio diversification, currency hedges — including stablecoins — and shifts to safe-haven assets. Over the long term, persistent fiscal uncertainty from a Reeves resignation may deter investment and weaken the UK economy, potentially affecting crypto markets as risk sentiment shifts.

Riot Platforms delivered a stronger-than-expected Q3 performance, reporting net income of $104.5 million versus a $154.4 million loss a year ago. Quarterly revenue reached a record $180.2 million, driven by a $93 million increase in bitcoin mining revenue. The firm mined 1,406 BTC at an average cost of $46,324 per coin. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $197.2 million, boosted by bitcoin gains. Shares of Riot Platforms jumped 5% pre-market on the results. Riot Platforms also advanced its data center expansion, initiating 112 MW of core and shell development at its Corsicana, Texas campus. As of September 30, the company held 19,287 BTC valued at approximately $2.2 billion, with 3,300 BTC pledged as collateral. CEO Jason Les said these milestones will transform Riot Platforms into a multifaceted operator in the crypto infrastructure sector.

EURAU Stablecoin, backed by Deutsche Bank and DWS, has expanded its regulated euro stablecoin to six major blockchains—Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon and Solana—by integrating Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). The fully reserved, MiCA-licensed token, approved by Germany’s BaFin in July, uses Chainlink CCIP to enable secure, compliant cross-chain transfers and on-chain settlements. Supported by €1.01 trn in assets under management at DWS and $1.647 trn in Deutsche Bank assets, EURAU Stablecoin targets institutional B2B payments, treasury management and tokenized finance. Plans also include permissioned networks like the Canton Network to further streamline multi-chain liquidity and corporate settlement workflows.

This crypto price analysis reviews the altcoin market over the past week, highlighting initial rallies followed by a correction. Ethereum (ETH) rallied from a $4,000 support test to a 6% weekly gain, but later dipped 2% to $3,800, eyeing support at $3,345. XRP formed bullish patterns to challenge $2.7 resistance before closing 2% higher, supported around $2.4 as MACD remains positive. Cardano (ADA) climbed 8% to $0.77 support before falling 5% back to $0.60, risking a drop to $0.54. Binance Coin (BNB) rose 8% to $1,100 resistance then slipped 4% within the $1,000–$1,200 range, awaiting a breakout above $1,200. Hyperliquid (HYPE) led early gains with an 18% rise to $46 but stalled around $50 resistance, maintaining bullish momentum if it clears this level. Traders should watch key support and resistance levels as the altcoin market exhibits mixed signals and volatile swings.

Effective crypto portfolio management is essential for traders to track performance, automate rebalancing, and reduce risk. In 2025, eight leading platforms—Clapp, Shrimpy, 3Commas, Bitsgap, Stoic, CoinStats, CoinTracking, and Kubera—offer diverse features. Clapp integrates regulated fiat on/off-ramps and Fireblocks-secured custody, with a two-layer backtesting Time Machine. Shrimpy provides time- or threshold-based rebalances and social trading strategies. 3Commas delivers granular bot automation with risk controls. Bitsgap merges manual trading with AI-assisted bot optimization. Stoic offers API-driven algorithmic strategies. CoinStats aggregates data from over 400 wallets and exchanges, adding yield insights. CoinTracking features detailed P&L analytics and tax reports, while Kubera unifies crypto and traditional assets in a single net-worth dashboard. Together, these tools help traders define goals, set allocations, backtest strategies, automate rebalancing, monitor allocation drift, and address trading costs, tax implications, and custody risks—reducing emotional trading and improving portfolio performance.

Jump Crypto executed a $265 million OTC swap, exchanging 1.1 million Solana (SOL) tokens for 2,455 Bitcoin (BTC) via Galaxy Digital. This strategic OTC swap underscores institutional rebalancing from higher-volatility Solana toward Bitcoin’s liquidity ahead of the upcoming halving and anticipated ETF inflows. The trade caused SOL to briefly dip to $180, while BTC held near $108,000. Traders should monitor further institutional flows, Solana and Bitcoin price trends, and macroeconomic developments that could trigger similar asset rotations.

SEPA crypto withdrawals have set the standard for streamlined euro cash-outs in 2025. Leading regulated exchanges and fintech platforms now offer both standard SEPA and SEPA Instant withdrawals, enabling fast, low-cost crypto-to-fiat conversions. Clapp provides direct crypto-to-EUR transfers secured by Fireblocks; Kraken charges a €1 SEPA fee with 24-hour processing and deep liquidity; Binance combines SEPA transfers with instant card payouts; Bitstamp ensures reliability with a €3 fee; Coinbase offers a user-friendly interface; OKX and Crypto.com feature competitive spreads and high withdrawal limits; and Revolut enables instant in-app euro access. To optimize SEPA crypto withdrawals, traders should complete KYC, verify their IBAN, enable two-factor authentication, and compare fees and spreads. Withdrawals typically settle within one business day or instantly via SEPA Instant, giving European traders secure and efficient euro cash-out options.

Stellantis has set up a dedicated war room to monitor the Nexperia chip shortage, triggered by the Dutch government’s seizure of Nexperia and China’s ban on finished chip exports amid US-China trade tensions. CEO Antonio Filosa says the automaker tracks shipments of legacy semiconductors—critical for functions like wipers and door controls—on a daily basis to avoid factory stoppages. The Nexperia chip shortage has disrupted production across the industry. Honda cut North American output, while Volkswagen, Ford, GM and Mercedes-Benz report “politically induced” supply challenges. Industry groups warn that missing even a single diode can grind assembly lines to a halt, forcing costly open-market purchases and lobbying for export exemptions. The situation underscores the automotive supply chain’s vulnerability to geopolitical risks. Automakers and governments are scrambling for alternative suppliers and diplomatic solutions to stabilize the semiconductor supply chain.

Coinbase reported Q3 revenue of $1.9 billion, up 55% YoY, and net income of $432.6 million, a 472% surge. Institutional clients accounted for 80% of $295 billion trading volume, while assets under custody exceeded $300 billion. The exchange boosted its Bitcoin holdings by 2,772 BTC to 14,548 BTC (approx. $1.6 billion) and saw subscription & services revenue, including USDC income and blockchain rewards, rise 34% to $746.7 million. CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted progress on the “Everything Exchange” roadmap—expanding spot and derivatives, trialing tokenized stocks and early token sales—and noted growing adoption of its Base layer-2 network. Robust earnings, strategic BTC accumulation, and USDC payment partnerships signal bullish momentum in crypto markets.

An anonymous early Bitcoin investor transferred 200 BTC (≈$21.9 M) to Kraken, according to on-chain tracker Onchain Lens. This Bitcoin deposit adds to the wallet’s activity over the past three weeks, which has moved over 6,003 BTC (≈$671.6 M) to various exchanges. Large Bitcoin deposits by long-term holders often signal intent to sell, potentially increasing short-term supply and price pressure. While the transfers could reflect portfolio rebalancing or OTC preparations, the consistent exchange inflows point to profit-taking or a strategic exit. Traders should track exchange inflows, on-chain metrics and market sentiment, maintaining robust risk management, portfolio diversification and a long-term perspective amid potential volatility.

Revolut has rolled out a fee-free, 1:1 USD to stablecoin conversion for its 65 million users, enabling up to $578,630 in USDC or USDT swaps every 30 days. This stablecoin conversion removes spreads and extra costs across six blockchains—including Ethereum, Solana and Tron—streamlining fiat-to-crypto on-ramp and off-ramp processes. Backed by its CySEC Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license, Revolut absorbs any internal spread while assets under management climbed to $35 billion in 2024, up 66% year-on-year. By eliminating conversion fees, Revolut aims to boost on-chain liquidity and wider stablecoin adoption, offering traders seamless access to USDC and USDT without hidden costs.

RWA tokenization is evolving beyond simple asset digitization to become an institutional pillar of blockchain finance. Industry leaders are deploying on-chain KYC/AML, identity management, and custody and settlement layers to support compliant token issuance of real-world assets. Recent regulatory moves are driving clarity. The US GENIUS Act outlines stablecoin and asset-backed token rules, while the EU’s MiCA framework enters phased implementation in 2025. In Asia, Singapore’s Project Guardian pilots bond and fund tokenization with major banks, and Japan and Hong Kong have released security token guidelines. Market demand surges as the stablecoin market expands from $260 billion to over $2.6 trillion. This growth underscores appetite for regulated, programmable, and divisible digital assets. As RWA tokenization infrastructure matures and institutional adoption increases, traders can expect enhanced liquidity, reduced settlement times, and a gateway to multi-trillion-dollar opportunities in regulated blockchain finance.

Sui Name Service has retroactively airdropped 7.6 million staked NS tokens to over 95,000 DAO voters. Eligibility was based on participation in governance proposals from November 2024 to June 2025, with rewards weighted by voting frequency, consistency and the timing of first votes. Distributions were automatic, require no claim process or gas fees, and grant immediate voting power within the SuiNS portal. Launched in 2024 on the Sui blockchain, Sui Name Service offers human-readable .sui domains and underpins onchain identity, supporting DAO voting, decentralized profiles and organisation pages. Recent upgrades include staking incentives, sub-name communities and integrations with SuiPlay and Cetus Protocol. SuiNS terms this airdrop as the start of an identity-based governance and reputation framework, with future reward programs and premium domain auctions planned.

On October 8, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority lifted its 2021 ban on retail investors buying crypto ETNs. Immediately, issuers like 21Shares, Fidelity and CoinShares cut ETN fees to record lows of 0.05% and even zero. Some products still charge up to 2.5% per year. Notable offerings include 21Shares Core Bitcoin and Ethereum Core Staking ETPs at 0.1%, Fidelity Physical Bitcoin ETP at 0.25% and CoinShares Physical Staked Ethereum ETP with no management fee. This fee war aims to restore the UK’s role in global crypto adoption. It aligns with ongoing stablecoin regulation debates at the Bank of England and US moves such as the GENIUS Act. Traders should watch crypto ETN fee trends and regulatory updates. Retail inflows may rise, boosting liquidity and market growth.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has officially debunked the ASTER sell rumor that claimed he offloaded 35 million ASTER tokens worth over $30 million. On-chain analysis by EmberCN and expert YuJin confirmed these transfers were internal movements between Binance hot wallets, not a personal sale by CZ. Misleading screenshots had wrongly tagged wallet 0x889 as CZ’s address, fueling panic among traders. This clarification underscores the need for crypto traders to verify ASTER on-chain data via block explorers and ignore unverified ASTER sell rumors. Relying on accurate wallet analysis and official announcements can prevent panic selling and protect market stability.

ChatGPT has evolved into a robust crypto crash risk detection tool by synthesizing on-chain metrics, derivatives data and sentiment analysis. During the October 2025 U.S. tariff surprise, it flagged early warning signals as $19 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated, though it did not pinpoint the collapse date. Its structured six-step workflow—data ingestion, cleaning, AI synthesis, threshold triggers, validation and feedback—enables probability-based risk scenarios. Key indicators include high leverage, negative funding rates and volatility divergence across major exchanges. Natural language processing quantifies rapid sentiment shifts on social media and news headlines. While crypto crash risk detection improves awareness of accumulating vulnerabilities, it remains probabilistic and depends on data quality. Traders should combine AI-driven alerts with human judgment and primary source verification to manage exposure.

CoinJar’s guide recommends diversifying a £2,000 crypto portfolio across four core assets: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP) and Solana (SOL). The proposed allocation balances 40% BTC for digital store-of-value, 30% ETH for programmable blockchain exposure, 15% XRP for efficient cross-border payments and 15% SOL for high-speed, low-cost transactions. This crypto portfolio aims to reduce volatility and support long-term growth through balanced asset selection. To build the position, the guide advises using CoinJar’s recurring buy feature to apply dollar-cost averaging (DCA). Traders are reminded to align their crypto portfolio with individual investment goals and risk tolerance. The article also warns that cryptoassets can suffer significant price fluctuations and notes that they remain largely unregulated in the UK, underscoring the importance of cautious, gradual accumulation.

Bitcoin price tumbled to $106,800, mirroring modest declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq despite strong Q3 earnings from major tech firms. Investors are wary of escalating AI capital expenditure after Meta raised its AI budget to $70–72 billion and Alphabet forecast up to $93 billion in infrastructure spending. Meta and Microsoft shares slid 10% and 3% respectively, weighing on risk sentiment. Weak U.S.–China trade talks added pressure. Aside from a delay in rare earth export curbs, President Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping yielded no breakthroughs, keeping trade tensions alive. Hyblock’s liquidation heatmaps highlight key Bitcoin liquidation clusters at $103,800, with further long‐position liquidations around $100,500 and $98,600. Traders’ earlier bullish bets on a U.S.–China deal, a Fed rate cut and an end to quantitative tightening have yet to materialize. Bitcoin price faces a likely retest of the $103,800 support level and potential slide below $100,000. Continued tech-sector jitters, trade risks and mounting liquidation levels point to ongoing bearish pressure.

Two recent ETH whale sales have increased market pressure. On October 24, address 0x12d0 executed an ETH whale sale of 4,708 ETH, realizing a $2.67 M loss after a two-month hold. Shortly after, address 0x248...87976 conducted another ETH whale sale, offloading 1,531 ETH at $3,691 each and incurring a $617 K loss after just two weeks. Combined, these whales dumped 6,239 ETH, realizing about $3.3 M in losses. This pattern of high-price buying followed by loss-making selling signals growing short-term selling pressure on Ethereum. Traders should monitor on-chain data and whale movements for potential volatility and short-term trading setups.

Crypto market prices tumbled after a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut failed to reassure investors on liquidity. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s deal to pause US tech export limits in exchange for China lifting rare-earth controls eased US-China trade tensions, typically bolstering the crypto market. Instead, mixed messages from the FOMC and Chair Jerome Powell—ending quantitative tightening without a clear quantitative easing timeline—triggered profit-taking. Bitcoin slid below $107,000, breaking its 200-day EMA, and over $1.1 billion in crypto derivatives liquidations occurred within 24 hours. Traders fear a repeat of the 35% post-QT Bitcoin collapse in 2019 and are awaiting clearer Fed guidance before reentering long positions.

Nvidia invests up to $1B in Poolside, part of a $2B funding round targeting a $12B valuation. Poolside, founded in 2023, automates code generation, debugging and deployment for defense and AGI projects, operating from San Francisco and Paris. The initial $500M tranche, scaling to $1B upon milestones, will fund purchases of Nvidia GB300 chips and support Project Horizon, a CoreWeave-backed data center in West Texas. Nvidia invests in Poolside as part of backing 59 AI startups this year, following its $500M Series B, a $5B Intel stake, and potential Wayve funding. Nvidia’s strategy to extend beyond GPUs into a full AI ecosystem, coupled with record GTC partnerships, is set to drive GPU demand higher. Crypto traders should watch for tighter GPU supply and rising hardware costs, which could impact GPU-mined altcoin networks and trading strategies.

On-chain analysis shows an unknown hacker has liquidated large Ethereum positions this month. On October 13, the hacker sold 4,190 ETH within 15 minutes at an average price of $3,840.47, incurring a $264,000 loss versus an average cost of $3,903.68 per ETH. From October 21 to 23, and over the past 10 hours, they offloaded another 2,655 ETH at $3,740.78, realizing a $758,000 loss against a $4,026.58 entry price. The total value of the latest sale was around $9.93 million. Cumulatively, October trading has led to roughly $8.88 million in realized losses and contributed $3.51 million in losses from price swings. The hacker still holds 3,965.36 ETH with an unrealized loss of $692,000. Such large-scale sell-offs can pressure Ethereum prices in the short term. Traders should watch for similar ETH liquidations, which can increase volatility and signal cautious market sentiment.

Unichain Layer2, Uniswap Labs’ Ethereum Layer2 scaling solution, now supports non-EVM assets Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP and Zcash (ZEC) via its Universal Protocol. The protocol mints and burns ERC-20 “uAssets” pegged 1:1 to native coins, enabling cross-chain transfers and seamless liquidity for these tokens. Traders can bridge DOGE, XRP and ZEC on the Uniswap front-end, avoiding unsupported centralized exchanges and wallets. Unichain Layer2 offers lower fees, faster transactions and enhanced DeFi usability, opening new use cases: Dogecoin utility beyond speculation, XRP cross-border payments, and Zcash privacy with reduced costs. This upgrade boosts network adoption potential, token demand, and on-chain liquidity as Unichain advances interoperability and multi-chain DeFi.

JPMorgan analysts report Circle’s USDC stablecoin has outpaced Tether’s USDT in on-chain activity and market cap growth. USDC’s market cap rose 72% year-to-date to $74 billion, compared with USDT’s 32% gain. The shift is driven by clearer regulatory frameworks—particularly Europe’s MiCA—and increased institutional adoption. USDC’s transparent reserve management, regular audits and integration with Solana, Base and cross-chain protocols have boosted on-chain velocity and utility for payments and settlements. In contrast, USDT lost MiCA authorization and faced delistings on European exchanges. With MiCA effective July 2024, regulatory divergence is set to intensify competition among stablecoins. Traders should monitor USDC inflows as a barometer of institutional confidence and liquidity trends.

JPMorgan has extended its permissioned Kinexys blockchain beyond payments and repo trades by launching Kinexys Fund Flow for private fund settlement. The first live transaction, executed with Citco, tokenized investor records and used smart contracts to automate cash movements between JPMorgan broker accounts and fund managers, eliminating manual reconciliation and bank wires. Operating on the same network as JPM Coin and other tokenized products, Kinexys blockchain enhances operational efficiency in private markets, cuts error rates and reduces costs. JPMorgan plans a wider rollout of Kinexys Fund Flow in early 2026, with additional features scheduled throughout the year.

On October 21, Onchain Lens flagged three wallets withdrawing 63,539 ETH (~$253M) from Kraken and BitGo. On October 31, two more wallets received 44,036 ETH (~$166.8M) off these centralized exchanges. Blockchain analytics link both rounds of Ethereum withdrawals to mining firm Bitmine. The cumulative 107,575 ETH off CEX movement suggests Bitmine is consolidating assets into private wallets, possibly for staking or OTC trading. These large withdrawals reduce ETH liquidity on Kraken and BitGo. Traders should monitor related wallet activity for further withdrawals or distributions, which could tighten supply and sway market dynamics.

Coinbase trading volume rose nearly 60% year-over-year in Q3 2025, driving transaction fee revenue above expectations and powering a stronger-than-forecast earnings beat. Management issued a positive Q4 outlook, citing sustained volume gains as a key growth driver. Traders view the surge in Coinbase trading volume as a bullish indicator for fee revenue growth and potential market cap expansion, reinforcing the exchange’s leadership in the crypto trading sector.

Riot Platforms posted a third-quarter net income of $104 million, with revenue reaching $180 million—more than double year-on-year. The beat on analyst forecasts was fueled by a surge in Bitcoin mining revenue and improved operational efficiency. The firm expanded mining capacity by deploying advanced hardware, tapping cost-effective energy sources and adopting innovative cooling technologies. CEO Jason Les flagged decisive progress in scaling Riot’s data center operations and infrastructure. Crypto traders may view these results as a bullish sign for Bitcoin mining stocks and increasing institutional adoption. Nevertheless, Bitcoin price volatility, rising network difficulty and higher energy costs remain headwinds.