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Fitell has disclosed a $1.5M purchase of 216.8M PUMP and advanced a broader Solana strategy with staking, custody, and DeFi, while tracked institutions report nearly 18M SOL. Fitell news spans Pump and Solana activity. The post Australia’s Fitell Adds 216.8M $PUMP to Solana Treasury – Stock Sinks 14% on Debut Buy appeared first on Cryptonews.

Is SHIB capable of exploding by almost 600% before the end of the year?

CME Group has announced that cryptocurrency futures and options will trade 24/7 from early 2026, subject to regulatory review. The move has followed rising client demand and a record 2025, including peak notional open interest of $39B and strong growth in average daily open interest and volume. The post CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options Trading in Early 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

India has intensified FIU actions against offshore crypto platforms; exchanges have received notices and withdrawn access while several have paid penalties and registered under PMLA. Adoption has persisted, and CARF reporting has been scheduled to expand cross-border transparency. The post India Cracks Down on 25 Crypto Exchanges Over AML Compliance Failures appeared first on Cryptonews.

The ECB said it had reached agreements with seven entities not yet involving “any payment” responsible for components of the digital euro, potentially launching in 2029. The European Central Bank (ECB), as part of its preparation phase for a potential digital euro launch, announced framework agreements with technology providers responsible for components of the central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a Thursday notice, the ECB said it had reached agreements with seven entities — and at least one more expected to be announced — to provide services related to managing fraud and risk, a secure exchange of payment information, and software development for a possible digital euro. Among the companies were Feedzai, which uses AI to detect fraud and the security technology company Giesecke+Devrient. “Following the framework agreement conclusion, G+D and other successful tenderers will work with the ECB to finalize planning and timelines,” said Dr. Ralf Wintergerst, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient. “Under the guidance of t...

Another AVAX treasury firm is inbound, this one with the support of the Avalanche Foundation via a discounted token sale and priority for future buys.

Bitcoin cleared the $120,000 level for the first time since August as long-term selling cools and short-term holders stabilize, hinting at a fresh accumulation phase. Key takeaways: Bitcoin clears the $120,000 hurdle as long-term holder selling pressure eases. Short-term holders are absorbing losses, signaling market stabilization. Read more

CME Group started offering Bitcoin futures in 2017.

The DoubleZero network aims to reduce blockchain's reliance on public internet infrastructure and its fundamental speed constraints. The DoubleZero protocol, a high-speed network of fiber-optic connections dedicated to serving high-throughput blockchain traffic, launched its mainnet-beta on Thursday, along with the public debut of the utility token that powers the network. DoubleZero’s decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) now hosts over 70 direct high-speed links between 25 geographic locations to route blockchain traffic directly between source and destination, reducing communication latency and maximizing speed. The public internet is a bottleneck for crypto, DoubleZero founder Austin Federa told Cointelegraph in May, adding that the public internet was not designed for distributed consensus protocols because it is congested by general-purpose traffic, such as gaming and media streaming. Federa said: Read more

XLM rallied past $0.40 with a brief move above $0.41, boosted by Bitcoin.com Wallet integration and institutional demand, as volumes soared to more than twice the daily average.

BBVA has introduced 24/7 access to Bitcoin and Ether through its mobile app in Spain, approved by the CNMV and aligned with MiCA. A phased rollout and in-house key storage keep activity on familiar FX rails—BBVA integrates Bitcoin while expanding retail trading features. The post BBVA Becomes First Major Spanish Bank to Launch 24/7 Bitcoin Trading appeared first on Cryptonews.

The total value of wrecked positions is up to $430 million daily.

Hedera’s token posted sharp gains on heavy volume before late-session volatility cut into momentum.

Bitcoin has soared since the beginning of "Uptober"—and amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

ZEC hits new highs unseen since April 2022, driven by positive MVRV Z-Score, fresh money, and renewed investor attention.

Altcoin Season has favored tokens with catalysts: DeXe, Ether.fi, and Aptos have gained on governance momentum, restaking mechanics, and new partnerships. With Bitcoin dominance above 50%, traders have sought mid-cap opportunities showing liquidity and turnover. The post Altcoin Season Turns Selective: DeXe +33%, Ether.fi +10%, Aptos +9% on Catalysts appeared first on Cryptonews.

Open interest in BTC futures hits all-time high as Fed uncertainty and ETF hopes boost crypto sentiment.

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Spot early crypto gems in 2025 with five key checks — builders, usage, liquidity, token design and security — to avoid exit liquidity traps. Builders: Look for active repositories, steady commits and external validation to confirm real progress. Usage: Fees and retained revenue matter more than hype — use clean, consistent definitions. Liquidity: Depth and spread across venues show true tradability, not inflated volumes. Read more

XRP continues to trade in a tightening range after losing momentum in September. Both USDT and BTC pairs are testing critical areas, which could decide the next major move in the coming weeks. Technical Analysis By Shayan The USDT Pair Against USDT, XRP is holding around $2.98 after bouncing from the $2.60 zone, where the […]