Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s corporate moment, ICE’s bold bet, Tether’s expanding footprint
Bitcoin tops $126,000 as Strategy’s BTC hoard swells; ICE backs Polymarket; Rezolve AI buys Smartpay; Plume gains SEC transfer-agent status. Go to Source
Month: October 2025
Texas lawmaker behind state’s crypto reserve bill: Ether may be next
The cryptocurrency with the second-largest market cap was on its way to meeting requirements under Texas’ crypto reserve law until a price drop on Friday. Go to Source
Polymarket: Nobel Peace Prize Dark Horse’s Rise Sparks Insider Trading Speculation
The rise of Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, as the leading option in Polymarket for winning the Nobel Peace Prize hours after the announcement of her victory, sparked speculation about possible information leaks and insider trading activity on social media. Maria Corina Machado Rises as Dark Horse in Nobel Peace Prize Bet Hours … Read more
Securitize in talks to go public via Cantor’s blank-check firm: Report
The reported potential merger could make Securitize one of the first major tokenization companies to go public, signaling rising Wall Street demand for onchain finance. Go to Source
Morgan Stanley opens crypto funds to all clients
Morgan Stanley’s wealth management division will initially cap crypto allocations and begin with Bitcoin funds from BlackRock and Fidelity, potentially adding choices later. Go to Source
Bitcoin Falls Below $118K After Trump Warns China of ‘Massive Increase’ in Tariffs
The threat comes after China’s Ministry of Commerce quietly expanded export controls over rare earth minerals on Thursday. Bitcoin Tumbles as Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks Market Sell-Off Donald Trump’s words can move markets, and that’s exactly what happened on Friday morning when the president warned China it would face “a massive increase of tariffs” if … Read more
DeFi booming as $11B Bitcoin whale stirs ‘Uptober’ hopes: Finance Redefined
An $11 billion Bitcoin whale returned to crypto markets this week, likely seeking trading opportunities tied to October’s historic crypto rallies and uncertainty in the US. Go to Source
Bitcoin advocate, human rights activist María Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Venezuelan opposition leader has championed Bitcoin as a lifeline for individuals trying to protect their wealth or attempting to flee the country. Go to Source
Nasdaq’s First Tether Gold Treasury Launches With $150 Million Investment
Antalpha Platform Holding Company has led a $150 million financing to establish Aurelion Inc. as Nasdaq’s first Tether Gold (XAUT) treasury, signaling a major institutional move toward tokenized gold reserves. Tether Gold Gains Institutional Traction With Antalpha-Led Financing Antalpha invested about $43 million in the round, gaining controlling voting rights in Aurelion, formerly known as … Read more
Trader loses $21M on Hyperliquid after private key leak: How to stay protected
A Hyperliquid trader lost $21 million in a private key exploit, raising new concerns about DeFi security and user vigilance amid growing DEX activity. Go to Source