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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana shows mixed signals as TVL tops $11b, while fintech newcomer Digitap surges past $1m in presale. Summary Digitap’s presale surges past $1m as its token doubles; investors eye its crypto-powered banking platform. Digitap merges crypto and traditional finance with a Visa card, enabling instant, low-cost global payments. Audited by SolidProof and Coinsult, Digitap’s fast-growing presale reflects strong trust in its fintech vision. Solana’s (SOL) price action and underlying metrics are telling a mixed story. On one hand, the…

Coinbase Global Inc. is making a high-stakes move into the payments lane. The U.S.-based crypto exchange, according to Bloomberg, entered late-stage talks to acquire BVNK, a London startup that helps businesses move money across borders using stablecoins — the crypto industry’s version of digital cash. Summary The deal is reportedly valued between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion. If completed, the acquisition would be the largest-ever in the stablecoin sector. BVNK recently secured investments from Citi Ventures and Visa Ventures, following a $50 million Series B round led by Haun Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global. The deal,…

The T3 Financial Crime Unit has frozen more than $300 million in criminal assets globally since its launch in September 2024. Summary T3 FCU froze $300M in assets linked to global criminal networks. The unit has supported cases across 23 jurisdictions worldwide. Binance joined the T3+ program to expand blockchain crime cooperation. The joint initiative from Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs works directly with law enforcement agencies worldwide to detect, trace, and disrupt criminal networks using cryptocurrencies. The unit’s investigations have supported dozens of operations across multiple jurisdictions and targets crimes including money laundering, investment fraud, terrorism financing, and organized…

Faruk Fatih Ozer, the former chief executive of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, has been found dead in his prison cell in Tekirdag. Source link

According to CryptoSlam’s data, NFT (non-fungible token) sales volume has declined by 28.42% to $98.18 million, down from last week. However, market participation has bucked the trend, with NFT buyers surging by 22.86% to 626,341 and sellers climbing by 13.54% to 469,316. NFT transactions fell by 5.08% to 1,458,311. The global crypto market cap has also dropped and now stands at $3.71 trillion, down from last week’s $3.75 trillion. Summary NFT sales fell 28% to $98.18M, but buyers surged 22.86% to 626,341. BAYC sales jumped 108%, while DMarket and DX Terminal saw declines. Ethereum led networks with $41.72M in NFT…

Tether now ranks as a top 20 global holder of U.S. debt, a sovereign-scale position that anchors its $10 billion year-to-date profit and cements its systemic role in modern finance. Summary Tether reported over $10 billion in year-to-date profit and $135 billion in U.S. Treasuries exposure. The company issued $17 billion in new USDT in Q3 2025, raising its circulating supply to $174 billion. Tether’s reserves now exceed $181 billion, with $22.8 billion in gold and Bitcoin and a $6.8 billion surplus buffer. On Oct. 31, USDT issuer Tether announced its Q3 2025 attestation, revealing a year-to-date net profit eclipsing…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Debate reignites over XRP’s potential to hit $20 as Ripple’s global growth fuels optimism amid market skepticism. Summary Remittix aims to lead 2025’s DeFi with crypto-to-fiat transfers in 30+ nations, raising $27.7m+ and 681m+ tokens sold. The CertiK-ranked #1 pre-launch token, Remittix, gears up for BitMart and LBank listings, driving global investor demand. With real-world utility and verified transparency, Remittix eyes 100x DeFi prospect, redefining blockchain finance. Whether XRP can ever reach the elusive $20 threshold has been a…

Zcash price hits its highest level in eight years, breaking long-term market structure. But can it sustain above $388, or is a healthy correction now due? Summary Zcash confirms a bullish market structure break after 8 years. $246 acts as critical support if a correction unfolds. Holding above $388 would reinforce the macro bullish trend. Zcash (ZEC) price has reached an eight-year high, marking a major technical milestone and confirming a market structure break on the monthly timeframe. This move has reignited bullish interest in the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, with price action showing its first confirmed higher high since the broader downtrend began years ago.…

Joris Delanoue, CEO and co-founder of Fairmint, explains why private equity needs a tech upgrade. Summary Tokenization is key for private markets, says Joris Delanoue of Fairmint Compliance by automation means every asset transfer is evaluated by code against legal rules Smart contracts eliminate human error in multi-exemption offerings Tokenized stocks can serve as an entry way into the DeFi space As asset tokenization picks up momentum across real estate, debt, and treasuries, one segment remains largely untapped: equity. Still, despite its complexity, this market has significant potential, especially in the private equity space. To discuss tokenization in private equity,…

Theta Network adds Deutsche Telekom to participate in its core consensus mechanism. As a validator, the telecom giant will play a direct role in verifying transactions on the decentralized L1 network. Summary Deutsche Telekom joined Theta Network as an enterprise validator, helping secure and verify transactions on its decentralized Layer 1 blockchain. The telecom giant will stake THETA and earn TFUEL rewards, aligning its infrastructure strategy with decentralized computing. The move expands Deutsche Telekom’s Web3 footprint, following its prior validator roles for Ethereum, Polkadot, and Chainlink. In a press release dated Oct. 31, Theta Network announced that German telecom heavyweight…