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Binance delisting of four spot trading pairs is scheduled for October 24, 2025 at 15:00 UTC. The affected pairs—A/FDUSD, AXS/BNB, GALA/BTC and PNUT/BRL—will be removed due to low trading volume and liquidity. This delisting does not affect the underlying tokens, which remain tradable on the platform. Users running spot trading bots must manually adjust or disable bots before the delisting to avoid unintended orders. In parallel, Binance will suspend isolated margin borrowing for GALA/BTC on October 22 at 06:00 UTC, and auto-liquidate and close all margin positions for this pair on October 23 at 06:00 UTC. Traders should transfer assets from Margin Accounts to Spot Accounts and close positions ahead of these deadlines. This Binance delisting is part of a periodic review to maintain market integrity and improve liquidity.

Coinbase’s Layer 2 network Base is enabling private transactions for USDC through Iron Fish’s zk-SNARKs-based shielded pools. Acquired in March 2025, Iron Fish’s protocol uses zero-knowledge proofs and view keys to conceal sender, receiver and amounts on Base’s Ethereum L2. The system, integrated via ChainPort bridges and real-time threat detection, supports multi-asset privacy pools across 20+ blockchains and requires clean funds verification. View keys enable selective disclosure to auditors or regulators on demand, balancing privacy with compliance. While traders can leverage these private transactions to access deeper liquidity and execute discreet large trades, critics warn the “dark pool” model may attract regulatory scrutiny and challenge AML standards. The upgrade could boost stablecoin activity on Base but faces debate over true privacy in a KYC-regulated environment.

Numerous high-profile crypto city projects—from Akon City to Satoshi Island and Puertopia—have stalled amid unrealistic goals, governance gaps and regulatory hurdles. Experts now argue the true “crypto city” lies in enhancing on-chain financial infrastructure within existing urban centers. Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs’ Ari Redbord calls for upgrading systems to boost transparency, fraud detection and efficiency. Komodo CTO Kadan Stadelmann warns that standalone autonomous cities remain technically feasible but risky due to security and service challenges. Industry leaders like OneSource’s Vladislav Ginzburg and FG Nexus’ Maja Vujinovic recommend government-backed crypto city zones in places such as Dubai or Kyiv, with predefined licensing, AML compliance and visa frameworks. Sahara AI’s Sean Ren adds that regulatory sandboxes for tokenized property rights and AI governance can safely test innovations. This blueprint combines blockchain, AI and collaborative governance to create sustainable, compliant crypto city districts instead of isolated utopias.

Netflix reported Q3 revenue of $11.51 billion, up 17% year-over-year, driven by record ad sales. Earnings per share missed at $5.87 due to a surprise 10% Brazilian tax on cross-border payments, sending the stock down 7% in after-hours trading. The company is embedding generative AI across production, design and content discovery. Executives showcased AI tools for de-aging in Happy Gilmore 2 and set design in Billionaires’ Bunker. CEO Ted Sarandos stressed that Netflix generative AI augments creative talent rather than replaces it. Netflix reaffirmed subscription pricing and forecast full-year revenue of $45.1 billion, up 16%, with an adjusted operating margin of 29%. Crypto traders should note growing demand for AI infrastructure and its potential spillover to tech and chip-maker equities.

Cointelegraph impersonators have surged across X, Telegram and LinkedIn in 2025. These scam accounts mimic journalists and offer paid media coverage to solicit USDT or BNB payments. Common tactics include slight handle misspellings, urgent DMs and private chat transfers with phishing links or mandatory Zoom calls. Notable attacks targeted BNB Chain via a fake “Tobias Vilkenson | Cointelegraph” profile and cloned CoinMarketCap reporters deploying malware. In the US, nearly 5,000 impersonation reports and $2.95 billion losses were recorded in 2024. To combat this crypto scam, traders should verify author pages on cointelegraph.com, check @cointelegraph.com emails and inspect account creation dates and posting history. On X, a blue check no longer guarantees authenticity. Report fakes via X’s impersonation form or Telegram’s @notoscam bot. Strict verification can secure communications and protect crypto assets.

ZBCN token is positioned for a potential 35–120% rally as Zebec Network prepares to launch the ZebecNET beta with World Mobile and Kraken lists ZBCN trading pairs. The phased ZebecNET beta rollout in October integrates eSIM-based telecom services with real-time payment, streaming payments and payroll features. This regional test covers connectivity, identity verification and card-linked payments ahead of a global release. Kraken’s October 15 listing boosts ZBCN liquidity and U.S. market access with fiat on-ramps, order-book trading and institutional-grade custody. At the same time, Zebec’s revenue-funded buyback program repurchased 50 million ZBCN in February and 15.2 million ZBCN in July–August to manage circulating supply. Technical analysis shows ZBCN testing support at the 200-day moving average inside a symmetrical triangle. A bounce could spark a 35% gain to $0.005, while a confirmed breakout may target a 120% rally to $0.008–0.011. The daily RSI near 37.5 indicates neutral momentum but leaves room for rapid swings. Traders should monitor the ZebecNET beta schedule, Kraken listing volume and buyback cadence as key catalysts for short- and mid-term ZBCN price moves.

Minneapolis-based SharpLink Gaming has resumed its Ethereum treasury accumulation by purchasing 19,271 ETH at an average price of $3,892 per ETH. This addition to its Ethereum treasury, funded by a $76.5 million stock capital raise executed at a 12% premium to NAV, brings ETH holdings to 859,853 tokens, valued at over $3.5 billion. Since launching its corporate crypto strategy in June 2025, SharpLink’s ETH concentration per 1,000 diluted shares has doubled to 4.0, with staking rewards totaling 5,671 ETH. Following the announcement, its stock (SBET) dipped 2.6% to $14.40 but remains up over 440% year-to-date. ETH prices rebounded 4% post-purchase to $4,098 and trade around $3,988, up 0.8% in the past 24 hours. This move underscores growing institutional adoption of Ethereum and highlights a bullish corporate crypto strategy that may support ongoing ETH demand.

DraftKings has completed the acquisition of Railbird Technologies, a CFTC-approved prediction markets platform. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. DraftKings shares jumped 8.3% in after-hours trading after the announcement. By integrating Railbird’s real-time predictive gaming tools and user base into its mobile app, DraftKings moves beyond traditional sports betting. The acquisition diversifies its revenue streams and positions the firm to offer CFTC-regulated crypto derivatives and event contracts. This step aligns with a sector-wide trend of gaming and fintech companies acquiring regulated crypto exchanges. DraftKings will compete directly with established crypto-based prediction markets such as Polymarket and Augur. Institutional and retail crypto traders can expect broader mainstream adoption of prediction markets. The deal underlines growing institutional interest and may reshape the predictive event gaming landscape.

Shiba Inu held its key $0.00001 support after a steep mid-October sell-off triggered by US–China trade tensions, a Bitcoin pullback and profit-taking. The meme token plunged from $0.000012 to $0.00000745 on October 10 before rebounding to $0.0000107 on October 11 and trading near $0.0000105 by October 21. Despite this recovery, Shiba Inu remains about 70% below its December peak and has a market cap near $6.9 billion. On-chain metrics point to intensified whale selling and rising exchange reserves, signaling growing sell pressure. Whale balances jumped from 21 billion to 92 billion tokens, while exchange reserves climbed steadily over October. Technical charts form a descending triangle with support around $0.0000105. A decisive close below this level could push Shiba Inu toward $0.000006. Traders should watch the $0.00001 floor, whale flows and exchange inflows. Renewed demand at support may stabilize the token, but a breach of key levels amid bearish momentum could lead to further downside.

Asia markets slipped as tech stocks underperformed following Wall Street’s Nasdaq pullback. Investors grew cautious ahead of key US inflation data and next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. Japan’s trade deficit widened more than expected, and domestic inflation raised concerns about consumption despite export gains. In China, slowing growth and trade uncertainties weighed on sentiment even as industrial output and employment improved, while India’s infrastructure output growth softened amid ongoing US trade talks. This risk-off tone in Asia markets is likely to increase crypto market volatility, as investors shift to safe havens like gold and await US CPI readings for further directional cues.

The crypto sell-off intensified as Bitcoin dipped below $110,000 and Ethereum slid under $3,900, wiping out $370 billion in market value in October. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.23 billion in weekly outflows, including $366 million on Friday, removing key institutional support. A simultaneous AWS outage disrupted major exchanges and DeFi platforms, triggering $240 million in forced liquidations and briefly pushing Bitcoin toward $107,500. On-chain data tracked SpaceX’s transfer of 2,395 BTC ($268 million), sparking “Musk selling?” fears amid likely internal custody reshuffles. Altcoins underperformed, with SOL, BNB, ADA and DOGE each down about 4%, while XRP showed relative resilience. Technically, Bitcoin faces resistance at $112,000–$115,500 and support around $108,000 and $105,000. A daily close above the 50-day average (~$113,000) is needed to stabilize. Traders will watch US CPI, Fed policy cues, ETF flows and exchange uptime for further direction. The ongoing crypto sell-off may continue amid macro headwinds and market volatility.

FLOKI surged over 25% in a single day, rising from $0.000066 to a peak of $0.000088 after Elon Musk posted an AI-generated video of a Shiba Inu dog on X, declaring “Flōki is back on the job as X CEO!”. Trading volume jumped more than 700% to $536.9 million, roughly 75% of its market cap. The rally was driven purely by Musk’s social-media influence, as Dogecoin (DOGE) remained stable and even dipped below $0.20. At press time, FLOKI traded around $0.00007316. Analysts warn that without substantive project updates—such as the Valhalla NFT game or FlokiFi DeFi platform—the meme coin may retrace below $0.00007 once hype fades. Previous pumps, including an August Robinhood listing, also lacked sustained momentum.

SpaceX transferred $257 million in Bitcoin across two wallets for the second time in three months. According to blockchain analytics provider Nansen, one wallet sent $130 million and another $127 million. Neither receiving address has moved or sold the funds, and SpaceX has not commented on the purpose of these transactions. This follows a $153 million BTC transfer in July, marking the company’s first Bitcoin movement since 2022. Large institutional BTC transfers often precede sell pressure. On-chain data now shows these Bitcoin holdings at rest, but any future movement could trigger market volatility. Meanwhile, SpaceX faces external pressure after NASA opened lunar lander contracts to competitors due to Starship delays. Market observers suggest these high-profile transfers may reflect shifts in corporate cash strategy. Crypto traders should monitor wallet activity closely for early indicators of price swings.

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr praised the newly enacted GENIUS Act for clarifying stablecoin regulation but warned its reserve criteria could allow issuers to back stablecoins with Bitcoin repurchase agreements. Since El Salvador recognizes Bitcoin as legal tender, providers may classify Bitcoin repos as permissible reserves, exposing tokens to sharp BTC price swings that could threaten their one-to-one peg. Barr also flagged a fragmented oversight framework, with overlapping federal and state regulators creating regulatory arbitrage risks and uneven capital requirements. He cautioned that uninsured deposits and broad “incidental” digital-asset services could trigger bank-run scenarios and operational stress. Additionally, Barr highlighted consumer protection gaps, noting that some dollar tokens remain outside the Act’s scope and lack fraud safeguards. Traders should monitor legislative updates closely, as these loopholes in stablecoin regulation may increase market volatility and affect both stablecoin and BTC markets.

CryptoUK has welcomed the Bank of England’s public consultation on UK stablecoin regulation launching November 10. The BoE’s proposals mirror US stablecoin rules, requiring issuers to hold government bonds or bills to enhance market confidence and maintain the UK’s competitive edge in digital assets. Under Treasury pressure, the BoE targets implementation by end-2026. Governor Andrew Bailey noted stablecoins’ role in modernizing payments and reducing reliance on banks. This initiative coincides with a broader shift toward a crypto-friendly framework: the FCA lifted its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, authorized blockchain fund tokenization, and saw BlackRock launch its first UK Bitcoin ETP. Clear UK stablecoin regulation is expected to strengthen the digital asset industry and attract institutional capital.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has stabilized above its critical $0.000010 support zone after a 42% drop this year. This level has served as an accumulation area since March 2025. Analysts say the sustained $0.000010 support could prevent further declines and spark a SHIB price recovery. The next demand zone at $0.0000119 offers roughly 20% upside. However, SHIB faces descending trendline resistance near $0.000013 – about 31% above current levels. A decisive breakout above this trendline would confirm entry into a trend reversal zone. Surpassing the May 12 high of $0.00001765 (78% gain) would pave the way to targets at $0.000020 and $0.000025. Traders should watch for breakouts or breakdowns around key support and resistance zones to gauge short-term momentum and long-term trend shifts.

BlockDAG has raised $430 million in its transparent presale, backed by a detailed whitepaper and real-time Dashboard V4. The project passed dual security audits by CertiK and Halborn, resolving major vulnerabilities before launch. Its live Awakening Testnet supports EVM compatibility, token transfers, contract deployment and offers a public explorer, while planned WASM integration will attract diverse developers. Over 3.5 million users are actively mining BDAG tokens via the X1 miner app, and more than 4,500 developers and 300 dApps are on board. At $0.0015 per token in Batch 31—and a higher TGE code price—traders can join a presale with potential triple-digit ROI. Institutional wallets are increasing activity ahead of Genesis Day on November 26. A multi-year partnership with the BWT Alpine Formula 1 team provides mainstream credibility. BlockDAG’s combination of strong security, EVM compatibility and high-profile collaborations sets a new benchmark for Layer-1 networks.

Wise is hiring a digital-asset product lead to develop stablecoin payment rails and wallet functionality. The London-based role requires over five years’ experience in product management and blockchain, marking Wise’s first step into stablecoin services. In 2024, Wise processed £1.45 trn in cross-border payments at an average fee of 0.58%, generating £840 m revenue. By integrating stablecoin rails, Wise aims to lower remittance costs and accelerate settlement across its 160-country network. The move comes amid regulatory shifts – the US GENIUS Act and the UK’s planned 2026 stablecoin framework – and follows Visa’s USDC and EURC pilot, highlighting industry momentum for digital assets. For traders, Wise’s expansion could boost stablecoin utility, intensify competition with banks, and shape the future of cross-border payments.

Major defense contractors beat Q3 estimates as defense spending surges ahead of the 2025 US budget. Lockheed Martin reported EPS of $6.95 on $18.6bn revenue and raised its 2025 outlook to $74.25–74.75bn revenue and $22.15–22.35 EPS. RTX lifted guidance to adjusted EPS of $6.10–6.20 and $86.5–87bn revenue, backed by a $251bn backlog. GE Aerospace and Northrop Grumman also raised targets after strong engine deliveries and profit beats. The rise in defense spending signals sustained government demand and could influence macro trends like USD strength and inflation, with potential knock-on effects for crypto markets.

Key developments in the Slerf refund show a complete reimbursement of 53,359.62 SOL (around $10.3 million) to 25,444 presale wallets following an accidental burn 19 months ago. Developer “Grumpy” sourced community donations and trading fees to finance repayments. The project migrated to a new smart contract, expanded token supply, verified on-chain claims and securely distributed replacement tokens. After the burn, Slerf’s market capitalization briefly hit $740M before stabilizing at $28.1M. This Slerf refund underscores strong community resilience and transparent governance, setting a benchmark for meme coins on Solana. Traders should watch for renewed interest in accountable SOL projects as market confidence rebuilds.

Fetch.ai CEO Humayun Sheikh has accused Ocean Protocol of undisclosed OCEAN-to-FET conversions after the 2024 ASI Alliance merger. Onchain data from Bubblemaps shows a multisignature wallet converted 661 million OCEAN into 286 million FET, moving about 270 million FET (roughly $120m) to Binance and GSR Markets without disclosure. Sheikh offered a $250,000 bounty for wallet signatories’ identities and threatened class-action lawsuits. The alleged secret OCEAN-to-FET conversion has triggered Binance to suspend OCEAN deposits and sent FET 9% lower to $0.25. Ocean Protocol denies wrongdoing and plans a formal response. Traders should monitor FET volatility, onchain analysis updates, and regulatory scrutiny as token governance and multisig transparency issues could drive further price swings.

On-chain analytics from Arkham Intelligence and Lookonchain show the Ethereum Foundation shifted 160,000 ETH (approx $654 M) between internal wallets. The internal shift underscores the Ethereum Foundation’s focus on security and operational efficiency, using a Gnosis Safe multi-signature setup. No funds moved to centralized exchanges, signalling routine treasury management rather than a sell-off. The news eased concerns and helped ETH climb 2.8%, reclaiming the $4,000 mark. Technical indicators like the Awesome Oscillator turned bullish, with support at $3,700 and resistance near $4,200; a break above $4,250 could target $4,500.

Ocean Protocol FET conversion has come under scrutiny after on-chain data revealed a large token swap. Between July and October, a wallet converted 661 million OCEAN into 286 million FET. It sent 90 million FET to GSR Markets and 196 million FET to new addresses. Ultimately, 160 million FET landed on Binance and 109 million on OTC desks, totaling about $120 million. Fetch.AI CEO Humayun Sheikh criticized the undisclosed transfers as a breach of ASI Alliance governance and called for formal investigations. Ocean Protocol CEO Bruce Pon rejected the allegations as baseless and announced legal action. The dispute follows Ocean’s withdrawal from the ASI Alliance in early October. FET price fell over 52% in October, while OCEAN rebounded from $0.25 to $0.30. Ocean Protocol FET conversion highlights token governance risks and market volatility. Traders should watch FET price action, trading volumes, and legal developments closely. Ongoing governance uncertainty and increased sell-side liquidity could drive further volatility. Clear reporting and transparent token management remain critical for restoring market confidence.

Exodus has expanded its multichain integration by launching Solana stock tokenization of Class A common shares via the Superstate Opening Bell platform. These tokenized stocks represent shareholder records on-chain and enable faster, transparent trading and management. Previously introduced on Algorand, this move marks the first offering of tokenized equity by a public company on Solana. CEO JP Richardson calls Solana stock tokenization the future of equity management. Demand for tokenized assets has surged, with over $135 million bridged from Ethereum and BNB Chain in the past week. This influx has driven Solana’s total value locked (TVL) to a 40-month high, underpinned by high throughput, low fees, and a thriving DeFi ecosystem.

Walmart’s fintech arm OnePay is set to integrate the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin on the XRP Ledger. The move, powered by a partnership with crypto infrastructure provider ZeroHash, will enable in-app crypto trading, custody, and payments. Users can buy, sell, deposit, and withdraw RLUSD via OnePay’s mobile app, tapping into fast, low-cost transactions and a stable digital dollar. ZeroHash, licensed by the New York State Department of Financial Services, launched RLUSD support on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum on February 3, 2025. This integration links Walmart’s payment network to the Ripple ecosystem, boosting XRP Ledger payment rails and potentially driving institutional adoption of XRP.

Ethereum venture capital remains critical for the network’s progress and decentralization. Co-founder Joseph Lubin described firms like Paradigm as a temporary bridge between global capital and Ethereum’s ecosystem. These investors accelerate funding for protocol upgrades, Layer-2 initiatives and research projects while governance and risk assessment frameworks mature. The recent shift of Ethereum Foundation researcher Dankrad Feist to Tempo, a Layer-1 project backed by Paradigm and Stripe, underscores how traditional capital integrates with blockchain. Critics caution that heavy venture capital involvement could centralize influence. Lubin argues that familiar financing channels support transparency and neutrality in the short term. He expects Ethereum venture capital will eventually cede to open, on-chain investment platforms and tokenized funding models, broadening access and reinforcing the network’s decentralized ethos.

SharpLink Gaming has expanded its Ethereum treasury to 859,853 ETH (≈$3.5 billion) after completing a $76.5 million capital raise to acquire 19,271 ETH at an average cost of $3,892. Since launching its corporate Ethereum treasury strategy on May 27 with a $425 million private‐equity investment, the firm’s staking operations have generated 5,671 ETH in rewards (≈$22 million). As the first publicly traded company to prioritise ETH in its corporate treasury, SharpLink’s share price has gained over 450% in six months, despite a 2.1% dip on the latest announcement and a 66% drop from July highs. By staking ETH on Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake network, the company converts holdings into yield-producing assets while supporting network security, underscoring rising institutional Ethereum treasury adoption.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin praised Polygon ZK rollups and related innovations for boosting Ethereum Layer-2 scaling and security. He highlighted Polygon’s early ZK-EVM support and the new AggLayer framework, which integrates multiple ZK rollups to enable hundreds of transactions per second and up to 100× scalability improvements. Such Polygon ZK rollups innovations enhance cross-rollup interoperability and may reshape Layer-2 performance. Buterin also commended the CryptoRelief initiative, led by Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, which redirected $190 million in SHIB donations to biomedical research and open-source health programs. CryptoRelief now has $30 million in further backing, including $10 million in BNB and $20 million from Buterin. These developments strengthen Ethereum scaling and may drive renewed interest in MATIC and ETH trading.

Coinbase has completed its acquisition of Cobie’s Up Only NFT and the Echo platform in a $375 million deal. The acquisition includes a $25 million USDC purchase of the Up Only NFT, which will trigger eight new episodes of UpOnlyTV once burned and rebrand the series as Unc Only. Echo, acquired for $350 million, has enabled over $200 million in community-driven funding for 300 projects through tools like the self-hosted Sonar. This Coinbase acquisition follows its Liquifi purchase and underscores the exchange’s push into on-chain media, capital markets, and simplified crypto fundraising. Traders should watch for new token sale channels on Coinbase, potential retail deal flow expansion, and shifts in on-chain funding dynamics.