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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.

LayerZero’s ZRO token unlock of 25.71 million tokens (7.9% of circulating supply, ~$43.7 M) on Oct 20 is expected to increase sell pressure and drive short-term price declines. On-chain and market data show spot volume surged 174%, derivatives volume jumped 180%, and open interest rose 14.5% as traders position ahead of the ZRO token unlock. ZRO trades near $1.71, holding above $1.50–1.60 support, while RSI nears oversold and charts form a symmetrical triangle—signs of a potential rebound toward $2.30–$2.50 in a broader bull run. However, the immediate supply increase may weigh on price. Traders should monitor token recipients and on-chain flows to navigate volatility.

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal and Sonic Labs co-founder Andre Cronje have publicly criticized the Ethereum Foundation for providing insufficient technical support, grants and recognition for Layer-2 scaling efforts. They argue that classifying Polygon as a standalone Layer-1 could boost its market value by 2–5× and lament the Ethereum Foundation’s exclusion of Polygon from key indexes and “Ethereum beta” metrics. In response, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin acknowledged Polygon’s contributions to zero-knowledge research, proof aggregation and ZK-EVM development and urged the network to adopt mature ZK proving systems to enhance Polygon PoS security. This exchange highlights tensions over funding, governance and technical roadmaps in the Ethereum ecosystem. Traders should monitor for potential shifts in Layer-2 strategy and market positioning that could affect MATIC and ETH demand.

Ethereum has repeatedly tested the $4,000 mark on OKX, first surging to $4,001.52 with a 0.55% intraday gain, then topping $4,000 again at $4,000.83 before closing with a slight 0.08% drop. Traders are eyeing this key resistance level as breaching and holding above $4,000 could attract fresh buying interest. However, volatile swings near these highs may offer both entry and exit opportunities, underlining the market’s sensitivity to round-number thresholds.

Bitcoin price gained momentum this week, rallying past the $109,000 threshold on October 20 and surging to $112,002 on October 21, according to OKX data. The BTC price saw a 0.76% intraday gain as buyers stepped in near key resistance levels. Traders will watch trading volume and liquidity metrics to gauge the strength of the breakout and identify short-term opportunities. Sustained bullish momentum in Bitcoin could attract more momentum traders and impact market stability in the coming sessions.

Ripple is in advanced talks to secure a 90,000 sq ft office lease at Brookfield’s One Leadenhall tower in London’s financial district. The proposed deal, at £140 per sq ft, would rank among the capital’s priciest leases and marks a significant rise from 2021 rates. This Ripple office lease follows its $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury and a partnership with Absa Bank for digital asset custody in South Africa. With over 900 employees worldwide and existing offices at Angel Court, Ripple is scaling its physical footprint to support growth. Crypto traders may view this expansion as bullish for XRP, reflecting Ripple’s commitment to a global presence.

Ethereum price has retreated about 22% from its year-to-date high but remains above the 200-day moving average near $3,860. On the daily chart, ETH has formed a bullish flag pattern within a descending channel. A break above the channel could drive a rebound toward $4,963 and test resistance at $5,000. Key support sits at $3,570. Exchange reserves of Ether have dropped from 27 million to 15.9 million ETH, its lowest since 2022, reducing sell pressure. Ethereum ETFs have attracted over $14 billion since July and now hold $26 billion in assets. Staking demand is strong, with $140 billion staked (30% ratio) and yields around 3%. Stablecoin supply on Ethereum rose 1.35% to $167 billion, and adjusted transaction volume reached $1 trillion in 30 days. Major institutional players like Tom Lee’s BitMine (holding $6.6 billion ETH) and SharpLink (797,000 ETH) are increasing positions. A positive futures funding rate signals bullish trader sentiment. Traders should monitor the flag’s lower boundary; a breach could trigger further declines toward $3,000.

Sign, a blockchain infrastructure developer, has raised $25.5 million in a funding round led by YZi Labs (formerly Binance’s venture arm) and IDG Capital. This brings Sign’s total funding to over $55 million. The funds will expand its technology team with experts in Hyperledger Fabric, zero-knowledge proofs and interoperability. They will also support the build-out of sovereign blockchain infrastructure and digital identity authentication across national payment systems. Sign aims to serve 50 million users in its first year by bridging traditional finance with decentralized networks on the BNB Chain ecosystem. Established in 2021, Sign already integrates with Singapore’s Singpass under the Electronic Transactions Act. The company is working on partnerships with governments in Thailand, South Korea, Central Asia and the Middle East. Led by CEO Xin Yan and CTO Jack Xu, Sign’s team includes experts from Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, UC Berkeley and USC. Prior backers include Sequoia Capital, Circle and Amber. Sign has also launched a buyback program for its native SIGN token to strengthen token value. This funding round and token buyback are likely to boost market confidence in Sign’s sovereign blockchain infrastructure projects. Traders should watch for potential price movements in SIGN and broader blockchain infrastructure tokens.

Elon Musk’s recent tweet jokingly naming Floki Inu as X’s CEO drove an initial 30% surge, followed by a 20% rally to a ten-day high near $0.00009 before a pullback to $0.0000668. This volatility highlights Musk’s ongoing influence on meme coins and coincided with Floki Inu’s new regulated spot product via Valour Floki SEK, opening TradFi demand. On-chain and technical indicators show Floki Inu trading inside a multi-month channel. Prices rebounded off support at $0.00004–$0.000064, forming a double-bottom. The RSI has moved back above 50, later easing to 41, while the MACD nears a golden cross and shows waning bearish momentum. Key resistance levels stand at $0.00009 and $0.000115. A decisive breakout could clear the way toward previous highs and even the $0.005 mark, offering substantial upside, whereas a breach of support risks a drop to $0.000028. Trading volume jumped over 160%, underscoring renewed trader interest. Crypto traders should monitor these technical levels and volume shifts to time entries and exits, while remaining cautious of meme-coin volatility.

Growler Mining, Argo Blockchain’s largest secured lender, will convert $7.5 million in loans into equity via a debt-for-equity swap under the court-supervised Argo Blockchain restructuring. This debt-for-equity swap will hand Growler an 87.5% stake, with unsecured bondholders receiving 10% and existing shareholders reduced to 2.5%. The recapitalization avoids insolvency, wipes out most of Argo’s debt and injects fresh funding to upgrade aging mining rigs. As part of the Argo Blockchain restructuring, Argo will delist from the London Stock Exchange and focus on its Nasdaq listing, contingent on a reverse stock split by January 2026. Bitcoin production has fallen from nearly six BTC per day in 2022 to two per day in 2024 due to high energy costs and outdated hardware. Argo sold its Texas Helios facility to Galaxy Digital and will concentrate operations in Canada’s Baie-Comeau and US centres in Tennessee and Washington. Growler’s exit capital will fund fleet upgrades and new rigs. Pending High Court approval, control will shift to creditors, marking a near-total wipeout for existing shareholders and ending Argo’s status as one of the UK’s few public crypto miners.

SpaceX Bitcoin transfer resumed after a three-month pause, moving 2,395 BTC (≈$268 million) on October 21. On-chain analytics by ai_9684xtpa report 1,187 BTC to bc1qq…4sduw and 1,208 BTC to bc1qj7…6kqef, while Arkham Intelligence notes a total of 2,495 BTC shifted. Analysts interpret the move as an internal wallet restructuring via Coinbase Prime Custody rather than a spot-market sale. This SpaceX Bitcoin transfer is the largest since July’s $152 million shift and leaves its reserves at about 5,790 BTC. Traders should follow on-chain data for any further reserve adjustments or liquidation signals, though no immediate market impact has been observed.

Following President Trump’s tariff order, the crypto market plunged, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) falling below key support levels. Bitcoin suffered steeper losses, while institutional Ethereum adoption surged. Data from Coin Bureau shows BlackRock moved 272.4 BTC (≈$28.3M) to Coinbase Prime and withdrew 12,098 ETH (≈$45.4M). Meanwhile, Bitmine Immersion Technologies accelerated accumulation, adding 379,271 ETH (≈$1.5B) over the past week. Investor Robert Kiyosaki named Ethereum alongside Bitcoin, gold, and silver as key inflation hedges. The surge in institutional Ethereum adoption underscores growing confidence in ETH’s role in DeFi and future financial infrastructure, supporting a bullish outlook for Ethereum amid ongoing market volatility.

BitMEX has cut its spot trading fees by 50%, lowering both maker and taker rates from 0.10% to 0.05%. Under the new Spot Trading Fees structure, VIP traders can earn up to 0.015% in maker rebates, effectively getting paid to add liquidity. Qualification for rebates depends on 30-day trading volume or BMEX staking thresholds. The fee overhaul also includes over $5,000 in new user trading credits and introduces real-time support for traders navigating market volatility. These changes aim to boost trading volume, improve liquidity incentives, and strengthen BitMEX’s competitiveness in the cryptocurrency exchange market.

Crypto and fintech trade groups led by the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation have urged the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to finalize robust open banking rules under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. The coalition calls for clear consumer data rights and confirmation that consumers—not big banks—own their financial data and can share it via API with any authorized third party. It also demands the CFPB permanently ban data access fees to maintain a free, competitive market. Over 100 million Americans rely on open banking for investment platforms, crypto wallets, stablecoins, and digital payment apps. Major banks including Wells Fargo, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase have sued to block the rule. They are considering charging fintech firms for customer data access. Delaying or weakening these open banking protections could stifle innovation, entrench incumbents, and harm consumer choice in crypto and fintech.

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Bybit Alpha officially debuts its upgraded Web3 platform, offering traders one-click on-chain trading via a Unified Trading Account (UTA) that merges centralized exchange (CEX) and DeFi access without wallet setup or gas token handling. The platform features Alpha Radar, a rigorous token selection tool surfacing high-potential tokens. Since its August relaunch, listings like TUNA and WLFI drove 650% traffic growth and market share gains. Bybit Alpha will roll out concentrated liquidity market maker support, liquidity staking yield products, CEX-DeFi arbitrage tools, and a referral program with airdrops by year-end. These enhancements aim to deliver seamless Web3 trading, curated token access, robust yield systems, and ongoing DeFi integration, empowering crypto traders to capture on-chain alpha opportunities.

Bitcoin price slipped 2.5% to around $107,460 as traders focused on filling a weekend CME futures gap at $107,390. Such gaps form when futures close on Friday and reopen on Monday at a different level, often getting revisited within days. Despite closing a previous $110,000 gap before last week’s all-time high, low trading volume on recent rebounds is raising concerns. Analysts like Daan Crypto Trades warn bulls must defend the $107,000–$108,000 range to avoid further weakness. Trader Roman warns of a slide toward $100,000–$98,000 if volume fails to confirm support, while Ted Pillows and Crypto Tony foresee a test of $95,000. Falling trading volume and imminent gap fills signal short-term bearish pressure, making $100,000 a key support level for traders.

Poland crypto regulation intensified as the Sejm passed the Crypto-Assets Market Act, aligning domestic rules with the EU MiCA framework. Under the new regime, all crypto-asset service providers – trading platforms, custody wallets, payment processors and token issuers – must obtain a CASP license from the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) by July 1, 2026. Firms must meet minimum capital requirements, pay ongoing compliance fees, undergo external audits and enforce strong AML/KYC controls. Unlicensed operators face heavy fines and criminal penalties. Poland crypto regulation aims to enhance market stability, transparency and investor protection but raises entry barriers and operational costs. Traders should monitor potential service consolidation, liquidity shifts and fee changes as smaller providers exit.

Binance Charity and the Taiwan Blockchain Enthusiasts Association launched a USDT donation drive after the Hualien Guangfu Township dam collapse. The campaign raised 117,210 USDT—including 100,000 USDT from Binance Charity and 17,210 USDT from community contributors. All funds were converted onshore to New Taiwan dollars via local virtual asset service providers and transferred to the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Disaster Relief Foundation for the “0923 Hualien Mataian Creek Landslide Project”. Binance Charity emphasized transparency and compliance of its blockchain philanthropy model. CEO Richard Teng extended condolences and urged ongoing USDT donation support for recovery. Association chair Gao Qijun noted the drive shows how stablecoin aid can transcend borders. Binance Charity will also allocate an additional US$100,000 in volunteer subsidies for cleanup efforts.

Helium has replaced on-chain HNT burns with an automated daily HNT buyback mechanism tied to network revenue. The program uses a DCA approach on the open market while preserving flexibility for CEX, AMM, and OTC acquisitions. To reinforce token economics, Helium is launching a Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) that will generate yield through staking, lending, tokenized assets, and hedging tools. This treasury framework aims to attract traditional capital, reduce volatility, and support long-term HNT value. Helium’s LongFi network and Helium Mobile integration on Solana have driven recent user growth. HNT is trading at $1.81, down 7.3% in the past 24 hours, but the buyback and DAT strategies could establish a price floor and enhance liquidity predictability.

FLOKI rallied 25% after $121 million flooded its derivatives market, pushing open interest up 162% to $37.5 million. The surge led FLOKI to top the wider memecoin rally as overall crypto market cap recovered to $3.75 trillion. Long positions dominated, triggering $275,000 in short liquidations. Technical indicators signal strong momentum: the ADX at 38 confirms the trend, while the RSI above 70 flags overbought conditions and a potential bull trap, as past rallies saw 10–15% corrections. Liquidity clusters above and below current levels suggest volatile reversals. Traders should monitor FLOKI open interest, RSI, and key support and resistance zones to manage risk amid possible pullbacks or renewed rallies.

Asia’s stablecoin competition intensifies amid evolving regulation. Regulators in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are refining stablecoin licensing, reserve standards and market controls. Japan’s mega-banks MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho target a March pilot for a yen-pegged stablecoin on the Progmat platform. In Hong Kong, Beijing has ordered a halt to tech giants’ stablecoin initiatives under Anchorpoint, impacting Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands and HKT Group. Singapore’s StraitsX received MAS approval to list SGD-backed XSGD on Coinbase. Tether expanded USDT onto the Kaia blockchain in South Korea, adding ATM withdrawals and LINE integration. These stablecoin regulation moves aim to balance monetary stability with innovation, streamline cross-border payments and enhance transaction speed. Traders should track licensing updates, reserve audits and pilot outcomes to assess impacts on liquidity, cross-border flows and broader crypto market stability.

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson warns that corporate blockchains must embrace decentralization or risk obsolescence. He argues that the core value of blockchain lies in decentralization. Corporate blockchains can boost crypto adoption and simplify user experience in the short term but offer limited DeFi benefits and self-custody control. Complex technology and central control will drive users to abandon centralized chains. Ben-Sasson predicts that firms like Stripe, with its layer-1 Tempo, and other financial giants will eventually shelve their chains due to technical hurdles and low user appeal. Critics counter that networks like Base can serve enterprise needs and that some companies may transfer governance to communities over time. The debate highlights tensions between corporate blockchains and the decentralization ethos critical for long-term market growth.

Bitcoin mining difficulty eased 2.7% to 146.7 trillion after the network reached an all-time high hashrate of 1.2 quadrillion hashes per second on October 21, 2025. Despite this temporary relief, CoinWarz forecasts difficulty will climb back above 154 trillion on October 29, increasing competition for block rewards. Rising hashrate signals more computing power securing the Bitcoin network. Yet higher difficulty squeezes mining profitability amid trade tariffs and supply-chain constraints. Equipment costs remain elevated under US–China tensions. To offset tighter margins, miners such as Core Scientific, Hut 8 and IREN are reallocating capacity to AI data centers and high-performance computing. Traders should watch Bitcoin mining difficulty and hashrate trends for signals on miner selling pressure and network security.

US government shutdown, the third-longest in history, is expected to end this week as moderate Democrats push for a funding bill. The impasse has stalled SEC reviews of altcoin ETFs for LTC, XRP and SOL and delayed broader crypto regulation. Industry figures, including Michael Saylor, have met with lawmakers to discuss Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Sen. Lummis’s budget-neutral BITCOIN Act. With a roundtable set to convene executives from Coinbase, Ripple and Circle to advance a U.S. crypto market structure bill, resolution of the shutdown will allow agency staff to resume routine rulemaking, accelerate crypto regulation efforts and digital asset oversight, and unlock ETF approvals. Despite Polymarket odds still favoring a 71% chance the shutdown extends beyond 30 days, a swift resolution could ease uncertainty, boost trading activity and market momentum.