JPMorgan to Let Clients Pledge Bitcoin and Ether as Collateral
JPMorgan Chase plans to allow institutional clients to use bitcoin and ether holdings as collateral for loans by year-end, according to Bloomberg. Tokens pledged under the program will be secured by a third-party custodian.
Crypto Digest — 24 October 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — ZeroBase (ZBT) — 24 October 2025
New weekly coin research for ZeroBase (ZBT). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Real-time decentralized zero-knowledge prover network using Trusted Execution Environments for privacy-preserving, high-performance computation.
Binance’s CZ Granted Pardon by U.S. President Trump
President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to Bank Secrecy Act violations in November 2023. Zhao served a four-month sentence, paid a $50 million fine, and stepped down as CEO under his plea deal. The pardon follows Binance’s record $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. regulators.
Canada’s Fintrac Issues Record $126M Fine to Cryptomus
Fintrac fined cryptocurrency platform Cryptomus C$176.96 million ($126 million) for failing to report over 1,000 suspicious transactions tied to various illicit activities. The record penalty addresses violations including fraud, ransomware payments and sanctions evasion. Canada’s regulator cited widespread compliance failures.
Crypto Digest — 23 October 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — ZEROBASE (ZBT) — 23 October 2025
New weekly coin research for ZEROBASE (ZBT). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Decentralized real-time zero-knowledge prover network enabling millisecond-level privacy-preserving proofs for commercial blockchain applications.
APAC's Biggest Stock Exchanges Push Back Against Digital Asset Treasury Strategies
Major Asia-Pacific stock exchanges in Hong Kong, India, and Australia have challenged companies adopting Digital Asset Treasury models. Firms seeking to hold large crypto reserves have faced listing rejections and regulatory pushback, reflecting concerns over market volatility and investor protection. Japan remains an outlier by allowing crypto treasury strategies under existing disclosure rules.
Hong Kong Approves First Solana Spot ETF
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has approved the first Solana spot ETF, marking Asia’s first such product and the third crypto ETF in the region. The ChinaAMC Solana ETF will begin trading on October 27 in HKD, RMB, and USD. U.S. approval remains pending amid a government shutdown.
Crypto Digest — 22 October 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Recall (RECALL) — 22 October 2025
New weekly coin research for Recall (RECALL). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Decentralized on-chain skill market and reputation layer for autonomous AI agents
Bitcoin Whales Quietly Embrace BlackRock’s IBIT ETF After SEC Rule Change
Large Bitcoin holders have converted over $3 billion into spot ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT following an SEC rule permitting in-kind creations and redemptions. This trend signals a shift from self-custody toward institutionalized exposure.
Coinbase signs $375 million deal for crypto investment platform Echo
Coinbase has agreed to acquire Echo in a $375 million cash-and-stock transaction. The deal will integrate Echo’s fundraising tools into Coinbase’s platform, enabling private and public token sales via the Sonar product. Plans include later support for tokenized securities and real-world assets.
🔎 Coin Research — Merlin Chain (MERL) — 21 October 2025
New weekly coin research for Merlin Chain (MERL). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Merlin Chain is a ZK-Rollup based Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin enabling scalable and secure native asset protocols.
Bitcoin Price Could Collapse to $70K or Lower as Bull Market Is Over: Elliott Wave Expert
Elliott Wave analyst Jon Glover projected that the bitcoin bull market is complete and a sustained bear market could drive prices below $70K, a potential 35% drop from current levels. The forecast follows bitcoin’s recent fall from $126K to $104K and aligns with historical bearish cycles post-halving events.
🔎 Coin Research — Astra Nova (RVV) — 20 October 2025
New weekly coin research for Astra Nova (RVV). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: An AI-driven Web3 entertainment ecosystem featuring no-code game creation, adaptive RPG, NFT integration, and token utility across multiple platforms.
XRP Investor Reports $3M Theft from Ellipal Cold Wallet
A long-time XRP holder discovered a $3 million loss after importing his hardware wallet seed into Ellipal’s mobile app, which converted it into a hot wallet. On-chain analyst ZackXBT traced the October 12 funds movement across multiple swaps and OTC venues. Ellipal attributes the breach to user error, warning against entering cold wallet seeds into internet-connected apps.
Crypto Digest — 19 October 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Cookie DAO (COOKIE) — 19 October 2025
New weekly coin research for Cookie DAO (COOKIE). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: A decentralized data layer rewarding authentic engagement via AI-powered on-chain and social analytics
Grayscale calls Solana 'crypto’s financial bazaar': does data back it up?
Grayscale positions Solana as crypto’s financial bazaar, citing user counts, fees and developer growth. On-chain metrics confirm Solana’s leadership in active addresses and DEX volume, though fee baselines and centralization require context for institutional risk assessment.
Trade wars trigger Bitcoin drawdown amid U.S.–China tensions
U.S.–China trade frictions spurred a rapid correction in Bitcoin, with prices plunging over 13% after new tariffs and export controls triggered $19 billion in liquidations. Market resilience tested as risk assets sold off on geopolitical headlines.
Crypto Digest — 18 October 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Fleek (FLK) — 18 October 2025
New weekly coin research for Fleek (FLK). — Score: 6.00/10 TL;DR: Fleek is a decentralized edge computing platform enabling AI agent deployment and scalable Web3 hosting, merging content delivery, compute, and AI-driven social
Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip Below Key Support as Crypto Market Cap Falls
Bitcoin and Ethereum declined through established support thresholds, dragging the overall cryptocurrency market valuation under $3.8 trillion. The drop occurred amid a risk-off environment driven by U.S. banking sector concerns and ongoing trade tensions. Technical indicators signaled bearish momentum across major digital assets.
Ripple Leads $1B Fundraise to Bulk Up XRP Holdings Amid Fragile Market
Ripple Labs is leading a $1 billion SPAC-based raise to accumulate XRP via a new digital-asset treasury (DAT) structure, while also acquiring GTreasury for corporate treasury solutions. The fundraising effort, one of the largest linked to XRP, aims to stabilize supply dynamics amid recent market volatility and align with growing institutional interest in tokenized assets.
Crypto Digest — 17 October 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Bless (BLESS) — 17 October 2025
New weekly coin research for Bless (BLESS). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: A decentralized edge computing network leveraging idle CPU/GPU resources from everyday devices via a browser extension to provide on-demand compute for applicat
SEC says unclear if proposed 3x and 5x leveraged ETFs will be approved
The SEC stated it is unclear whether filings for new 3x and 5x leveraged equity-linked ETFs comply with Rule 18f-4, amid limited review capacity during the US government shutdown. Volatility Shares has filed for 27 leveraged ETF products including the first proposed 5x offering, raising investor risk concerns.
🔎 Coin Research — Walrus (WAL) — 16 October 2025
New weekly coin research for Walrus (WAL). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Decentralized secure blob storage protocol on Sui enabling data markets for AI applications
Crypto-Native Traders Drive $12B Bitcoin Deleveraging Event
Roughly $12 billion in Bitcoin futures positions were liquidated in a single day, marking the largest intra-day open interest drop on record. Data indicates that crypto-native venues led the sell-off, while institutional platforms remained largely stable. This event may signal a market inflection point.
Tether to Launch Open-Source Wallet Development Kit This Week
Tether confirmed that it will release a fully open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK) this week, including iOS and Android starter wallets. The WDK features non-custodial support, multiple mnemonic backup options, and a comprehensive DeFi module covering USDT, USDT0, lending, swapping, and asset management.
U.S. Takes $14B in Bitcoin in Largest-Ever Government Seizure
U.S. authorities executed a coordinated action against Cambodian scam operations, indicting Prince Group’s founder and seizing 127,271 BTC (≈$14.4 billion) as part of the DOJ’s largest crypto confiscation, while sanctions cut Huione from U.S. financial markets.
🔎 Coin Research — Nockchain (NOCK) — 15 October 2025
New weekly coin research for Nockchain (NOCK). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Programmable sound money L1 blockchain using Zero-Knowledge Proof of Work consensus to secure a hard-capped digital asset and enable scalable app-rollups with f
Crypto Digest — 14 October 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — ChainOpera AI (COAI) — 14 October 2025
New weekly coin research for ChainOpera AI (COAI). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: AI native layer-1 blockchain and operating system enabling co-creation and co-ownership of decentralized AI agents and services.
After record crypto crash, rush to hedge against further freefall
Options investors purchased hedges after a record $19B crypto liquidation on Oct 10–11, with bitcoin down 14% and ether off 12.2%. The sell-off was triggered by Trump’s 100% tariff on Chinese imports, and despite a partial rebound, volatility remains high.
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF surpasses $100B in assets under management
BlackRock’s IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF reached $100 billion in AUM, becoming the fastest crypto-linked ETF to achieve this milestone. The surge reflects strong institutional demand and continued adoption of regulated digital asset products. IBIT’s growth highlights the evolving landscape of crypto investments within traditional asset management frameworks.
Singapore court approves WazirX recovery scheme for hack victims
Singapore’s High Court approved the WazirX restructuring plan, enabling customers to recover up to 55% of the $235 million stolen in the July 2024 hack. The scheme mandates fair distribution of recovered assets and oversight by the appointed scheme administrator. Approval marks a significant step in restitution for affected users and sets a precedent for crypto exchange insolvency proceedings.
MARA Holdings adds 400 BTC to reserves in $46 M purchase
MARA Holdings purchased 400 BTC valued at approximately $46.31 million via institutional platform FalconX, boosting its total Bitcoin holdings to 52 850 BTC. The transaction, executed two hours prior to reporting, underscores continued institutional commitment amid broader market volatility. MARA’s reserves now approximate $6.12 billion in Bitcoin assets.
Uphold research chief alleges targeted Binance margin exploit
Dr. Martin Hiesboeck of Uphold Research claimed the October 10–11 crypto crash was a targeted attack exploiting a flaw in Binance’s Unified Account margin system. The exploit allegedly used unstable collateral pricing for USDe, BNSOL and WBETH to trigger cascading liquidations. Binance has acknowledged dislocations and pledged compensations alongside risk control enhancements.
Binance compensates users $283M after stablecoin depeg chaos
Binance announced a $283 million compensation for users affected by the depeg of three Binance Earn assets during last Friday’s market crash. The payout covers futures, margin and loan collateral losses incurred between 21:36 UTC and 22:16 UTC. New risk controls and pricing logic updates are being implemented to prevent recurrence.
Crypto Digest — 13 October 2025
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Q4 Crypto Surge? Historical Trends, Fed Shift and ETF Demand Align
Q4 historically delivers average gains of 79% for bitcoin since 2013, driven by institutional treasury accumulations and ETF inflows. With the Fed’s latest rate cut and $18 billion in BTC and ETH ETF inflows in Q3, CoinDesk Indices projects continued market momentum into year-end.
Green Shoots on China Lifts Crypto in Sunday Action
Crypto markets rebounded Sunday as China’s Ministry of Commerce clarified rare-earth export controls are limited and President Trump’s conciliatory Truth Social post reassured investors. Bitcoin rose about 3% while ether, solana and dogecoin gained 6-8%, partially reversing Friday’s steep losses.
Binance to Compensate Users Affected by Crash in Wrapped Ether, Staked Solana and Ethena’s USDe
Binance announced it will compensate users who suffered losses from a severe crash in wrapped tokens wBETH, BNSOL and USDe after infrastructure stress impeded market makers, causing large price dislocations. The exchange will review cases individually and adopt conversion-ratio pricing for wrapped assets.
🔎 Coin Research — Tea Protocol (TEA) — 13 October 2025
New weekly coin research for Tea Protocol (TEA). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Monetizing open-source contributions via a novel OP-based Layer 2 network with Proof of Contribution algorithm
Altcoins Cratered in Oct. 10 Crypto Flash Crash as Bitcoin Held Up, Wiston Capital Says
Wiston Capital founder Charlie Erith reported that altcoins plunged about 33% in roughly 25 minutes on Oct. 10, erasing $18.7 billion in liquidations, while bitcoin fell less severely. Erith plans to track bitcoin’s 365-day EMA, market breadth and volatility metrics before re-leveraging.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino: ‘Bitcoin and Gold Will Outlast Any Other Currency’
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that bitcoin and gold will outlast all other currencies, reiterating Tether’s strategy of allocating up to 15% of net profits to bitcoin reserves and expanding gold backing via XAUt. Investors await the next reserve attestation to gauge shifts in asset allocations.
FTC Settles with Voyager Digital for $1.65B as CFTC Charges Former CEO
U.S. FTC reached a $1.65 billion settlement with bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital over consumer protection violations. Concurrently, CFTC filed fraud and registration-related charges against ex-CEO Steven Ehrlich. Settlement bars future financial service offerings and mandates payment after creditor compensation in bankruptcy proceedings.
Bitcoin’s On-Chain Strength Sets Stage for Fourth-Quarter Gains, Says ARK Invest
ARK Invest research highlights Bitcoin’s sustained on-chain metrics, including rising active addresses and declining exchange reserves, as bullish indicators for Q4 performance. Institutional inflows via ETFs and increasing network security support the projection of renewed upward momentum.
Coinbase’s Upcoming Amex Card With BTC Cashback: Everything We Know So Far
Coinbase plans to introduce a new American Express credit card offering up to 4 percent Bitcoin cashback on select purchases. Product details include tiered rewards on dining, groceries, and streaming services, with launch slated for Q1 2026 after regulatory approvals.
AAVE Sees 64% Flash Crash as DeFi Protocol Endures Largest Stress Test
Decentralized lending protocol AAVE underwent a 64 percent flash crash on major exchanges, triggering $180 million in collateral liquidations within one hour. Smart contract safeguards prevented protocol insolvency, but rates and incentives are under review to bolster risk thresholds.
🔎 Coin Research — HONO Protocol (HONO) — 12 October 2025
New weekly coin research for HONO Protocol (HONO). — Score: 6.00/10 TL;DR: HONO Protocol is an algorithmic real-yield rebase token fully backed by wstETH, designed to grow in value through multiple revenue streams including Uniswap V3
Ethena’s USDe Briefly Loses Peg During $19B Crypto Liquidation Cascade
Stablecoin USDe deviated from its $1 peg amid a $19 billion market liquidation wave, dropping to $0.996 before recovering within hours. Ethena Labs confirmed that mint and redeem functionality remained operational and collateral levels held above required thresholds.
Largest Ever Crypto Liquidation Event Wipes Out 6,300 Wallets on Hyperliquid
A record liquidation event on Hyperliquid erased over $1.23 billion in trader capital and left 6,300 wallets in the red amid a broader $19 billion market sell-off triggered by new U.S. tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
Largest Crypto Liquidation Ever Sees $16B Longs Wiped Out Amid Trade Fears
Trump’s 100% tariff threat on China triggered a risk-off wave that liquidated over $16 billion in crypto longs, marking the largest such event on record. Bitcoin and Ether tumbled 10% and 16% respectively, while stablecoin USDe saw minor peg deviations during the turmoil.
Trump Tariff Threat Sparks Crypto Flash Crash, Bitcoin Dips Below $110K
Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on China sparked a crypto flash crash that drove Bitcoin below $110 000 and liquidated $7 billion in leveraged positions. Ether, XRP and Solana plunged over 15% as forced liquidations amplified volatility.
Gold-Backed Tokens Hold Firm Amid $19B Crypto Rout with Overbought Signals
Gold-backed tokens PAXG and XAUT recorded under-1% losses during a $19 billion crypto liquidation, outperforming major cryptocurrencies. Gold’s eight-week rally has pushed prices into overbought territory, raising the prospect of a near-term consolidation.
BTC, ETH, XRP and SOL Enter Slow Bottoming Process After $16B Liquidations
A $16 billion liquidation event forced leveraged positions across Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana, triggering a major sell-off. Weekend liquidity constraints and cautious market maker behavior are expected to prolong a gradual, multi-phase bottoming process.
XRP Plunges 42% to $1.64 Before Partial Recovery to $2.36
XRP plunged 42% to $1.64 amid large-scale liquidations and a fall in futures open interest. The token rebounded to $2.36 as volume spiked 164% above its 30-day average and open interest contracted by $150 million.