Author: John Smith

CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, officially launched CFTC-regulated options for Solana and XRP. Summary CME Group officially launched options trading for Solana and XRP Trading in two altcoins will fall under U.S. CFTC regulation The move broadens institutional access for SOL and XRP Institutional demand for major altcoins is growing. On Monday, Oct. 13, CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, officially launched options for Solana and XRP, fully regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Trading for Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) options is now live, giving institutional investors access to fully regulated derivatives on two…

Could the crypto bloodbath have been avoided, or did systemic flaws, algorithmic trades, and insider timing make it inevitable once Trump’s tariffs went public? Summary Global markets plunged after Trump’s tariff announcement, triggering one of the largest crypto bloodbaths in years as $19 billion in positions were wiped out. On-chain data showed a billion-dollar short placed minutes before the news, raising suspicions that insider access or automated trading influenced the collapse. Analysts traced much of the chaos to Binance’s pricing flaw, which caused collateral to misfire and liquidations to spread rapidly across exchanges. Social media erupted with claims of political…

Avalanche’s price has rebounded 160% from its lowest point on Friday as sentiment in the crypto market improved. Summary Avalanche price has jumped by 160% from the year-to-date low.  The AVAX burn rate has continued to accelerate this year. Technical analysis points to more gains, potentially to $36. AVAX burn rate and transactions are soaring Avalanche (AVAX) token soared to a high of $22.70, much higher than this month’s low of $8.92. This rebound may continue amid the ongoing AVAX token burns, transaction growth, and its growing market share. Data show that the number of burned AVAX tokens has surpassed…

The SNX crypto price went vertical today, Oct. 13, reaching its highest point since December. Summary The SNX crypto price jumped by 130% on Monday, Oct. 13. The jump happened as whales continued buying the Synthetix token. Deposits in the mainnet trading competition jumped to $6.2 million. Synthetix (SNX) rose to a high of $2.57, up 370% from its lowest point this year. This surge happened as daily volume spiked 2,035% to $1.1 billion. Its market capitalization jumped to over $777 million. Synthetix has been in a strong rally as more investors moved to its mainnet trading competition. Data on…

Bybit will enable traders to use the uMint tokenized fund, launched by UBS, as trading collateral. Summary Crypto exchange Bybit partnered with the DigiFT tokenization platform, which manages uMint Bybit will enable traders to use the uMINT tokenized fund by UBS as trading collateral The partnership is part of a broader trend of integration between crypto and tradFi Traditional finance and the crypto space continue to converge. On Monday, Oct. 13, Bybit, the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced the integration of the uMint tokenized fund. Bybit users will be able to use the fund, launched by the global…

The Hong Kong Legislative Council has published a special bulletin that details the latest developments regarding stablecoins in the region, including renminbi-backed stablecoins. Summary Hong Kong’s Legislative Council’s latest report included plans to seek central government support for the issuance of offshore RMB-backed stablecoins. Major Chinese state-owned enterprises such as PetroChina and the Bank of China have shown interest in obtaining stablecoin licenses to issue their own stablecoin pegged to the Chinese currency. On Oct. 13, the legislative council released a document called the “special report” which consists of major government policy initiatives and hot social issues, and provide the…

U.K-listed Bitcoin treasury firm the Smarter Web Company has declared a recent Bitcoin purchase worth $12.1 million, raising its holdings to 2,650 BTC. Summary Smarter Web Company expanded its Bitcoin holdings by 100 BTC, investing £9.07 million ($12.1 million) as part of its long-term “the 10-year plan,” bringing its total reserves to 2,650 BTC valued at around $219.5 million. While corporate Bitcoin treasuries have grown significantly in 2025, with 346 entities now holding 3.91 million BTC, the strategy’s novelty and market enthusiasm appear to be waning. On Oct. 13, the London-based company announced that it has increased its crypto holdings…

Bitcoin price rebounded back above the $115K mark as market fears over US-China tariffs cooled. Summary Bitcoin price rebounded back above $115K on Monday following a massive liquidation event on Friday triggered by US-China trade tensions. Markets rebounded after the odds of 100% tariffs being implemented on China dropped significantly. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC( bounced back above the $115K resistance level on Monday morning Asian time after falling nearly 15% over the weekend. The market crash, which sent Bitcoin (BTC) tumbling from around $121,560 on Oct. 10 to below $103,000 on Sunday, came after U.S. President Donald…

BNB price staged an impressive comeback on Monday, Oct. 13, rebounding 16% in the past 24 hours to trade around $1,309 at press time. Summary BNB price surged 16% to $1,309, leading recovery after the Oct. 10 market crash. CZ refuted claims of Binance or affiliates supporting the token. Rising spot and futures volumes suggest growing trader confidence. The recovery follows one of the market’s sharpest flash crashes in recent history, during which the total crypto market cap fell by more than $500 billion in a single day. Despite that drop, BNB has held up better than most top altcoins,…

Coinbase is preparing to launch a new American Express credit card in the U.S. this fall, with design and rewards specifically tailored for Bitcoin enthusiasts. Summary Coinbase is teaming up with American Express to launch a Bitcoin-themed credit card in the U.S. this fall — a move that blends crypto culture with traditional finance. Unlike standard crypto cards that emphasize cashback or token rewards, this one is designed to celebrate Bitcoin’s origins and decentralized ethos, signaling Coinbase’s intent to cater directly to Bitcoin purists. The timing aligns with a surge in institutional adoption and mainstream interest in BTC, positioning the…