Crypto

Record inflows to BlackRock’s crypto ETFs cement the asset manager’s dominance as institutional investors pour billions into Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure. BlackRock’s iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs) helped power the asset manager to a strong quarter of earnings and revenue, underscoring the continued momentum behind its crypto-related products as institutional demand accelerates. The iShares platform, which includes more than 1,400 ETFs globally, attracted a record $205 billion in total net inflows in the third quarter, according to the company’s quarterly financial statement. Those inflows fueled a 10% increase in organic base fee growth during the quarter and 8% growth over the past 12 months, Chairman and CEO Larry Fink said in a statement. Fink reiterated that BlackRock is “always preparing for the future,” highlighting ongoing offerings in emerging sectors such as technology, data analytics and digital assets. Read more

Retail investors remain quaking in fear and doubt following the record crypto liquidation event over the weekend. 

Ark Invest has reportedly taken a 11.5% Solmate (SLMT) stake while the company said it bought $50 million discounted SOL from Solana Foundation.

Trading volume has surged, reflecting increased volatility, and technical analysis suggests bearish signals that could extend the recent downturn

Speaking on her bank's earnings call, Citi CEO Jane Fraser said tokenized deposits offer faster, safer infrastructure and fewer AML and compliance burdens for the next era of digital finance.

Stellar faces brutal selling pressure while institutional buyers emerge at oversold levels amid broader crypto market turmoil.

[PRESS RELEASE – Mahe, Seychelles, October 14th, 2025] BitMEX, one of the safest crypto exchanges, announced today the findings of its study, “The Anchor and the Ceiling: Understanding the Structure of Funding Rates,” which reveals that two structural forces are driving cryptocurrency funding rates to remain positive 92% of the time and that rates above the […]

The US government is moving to seize 127,271 Bitcoin worth about $14.2 billion, which investigators say was generated through a cross-border “pig butchering” scam operated by Chinese national Chen Zhi. If completed, the Bitcoin should be added to the U.S.’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve according to the terms of Trump’s Executive Order issued earlier this year. […] The post US to add $14 billion BTC to Strategic Bitcoin Reserve seized from Chinese scammer appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The investment bank initiated coverage of Circle with an "Outperform" rating.

Cryptocurrency experiences dramatic reversal on heavy volume to confirm bearish momentum.

Altcoin season has displayed uneven momentum. MYX has climbed on higher turnover and near-neutral funding, TAO has held prior levels with an eye on supply dates, and SOL volume has risen while price has stayed anchored, suggesting steady participation and resilient books. The post Altcoin Season Watch – MYX Pumps, Bittensor Clings to Gains, Solana Loads the Spring appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has long been bullish on tokenization—and said Tuesday that “young people” tend to use tokenized assets.

Bitcoin dropped back toward its lowest levels in several weeks after a rebound fizzled at $116,000, while an infamous whale stayed short BTC. Key points: Bitcoin gives up on its bull-market rebound as sellers stay firmly in control. The infamous Bitcoin whale, who shorted BTC last week, continues to add to its BTC price downside bet. Read more

Despite the drop accumulation continues, with China Renaissance aiming to raise $600 million for a publicly traded crypto treasury focused solely on BNB.

With rising liquidity, regulatory clarity and institutional use, stablecoins are moving beyond crypto trading to challenge traditional payment networks, DWS said.

The United States is seeking the forfeiture of more than $14 billion in Bitcoin tied to a "pig butchering" crypto scam.

Ethereum trades near $4,000 after a bounce from key support. Analysts track bullish setups, with targets as high as $7,300.

UC San Diego and the University of Maryland researchers have reported findings showing that roughly half of GEO satellite downlinks carry data without encryption. Further, data interception can be reproduced with just $800 of consumer hardware. Per WIRED, the team captured telco backhaul, industrial control traffic, and law-enforcement communications, and reported fixes to affected providers […] The post How $800 hardware can sniff Bitcoin miner traffic via satellite appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ether price could retest the $3,800 level, but traders said Ethereum's native token was preparing for a breakout to new highs, with $10,000 in sight. Key takeaways: Ether price dropped 8% to $3,940 on Tuesday, triggering $115 million in long ETH liquidations. A bull flag on the weekly chart suggests a $10,000 target, but bulls must hold $3,800 first. Read more

After BNB Chain’s X hack, meme token “4” surged from $3K to $2M following CZ’s mention. We break down the timeline and key risks. CZ’s mention turned meme token “4” into a trade; one early buyer saw $3,000 grow to $2 million. The trigger was the hack of BNB Chain’s X account, which spawned “4.” The surge came from flow hitting thin liquidity, not fundamentals. Read more