Author: John Smith

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Mutuum Finance raises $17.1m as its DeFi presale gains momentum ahead of next price increase. Summary Mutuum Finance raises $17.1m as structured presale model drives DeFi momentum. With the money raised, Mutuum’s transparent presale model could position it as one of 2025’s leading DeFi project. Over 16,800 investors have joined Mutuum Finance, backing its $17m DeFi presale success story. While many crypto presales in 2025 have struggled to maintain momentum after their early hype phases, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is…

Indian tax authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown on hundreds of high-net-worth individuals accused of hiding cryptocurrency trades on Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. Summary The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has reportedly directed investigation wings across major cities to submit progress reports by Oct. 17, targeting traders who bypassed India’s steep crypto taxes. Traders used offshore platforms, such as Binance, and peer-to-peer transfers, the CBDT alleges. The enforcement drive highlights how the government’s data-driven compliance tools are closing long-standing gaps in crypto disclosure, signaling that the era of anonymity for Indian digital asset holders may be coming…

As Bitcoin ETFs saw their first trickle of outflows in days, investors sought safety elsewhere — driving the Swiss franc higher and pushing gold to the edge of a new record. Summary Bitcoin, gold, and the Swiss franc are emerging as key safe-haven assets amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions and a sharp downturn in equities. The Swiss franc surged to 1.2500 against the dollar, gold neared a record high at $4,017, and Bitcoin rebounded to $112,800 after briefly dipping to $107,000. Despite Friday’s modest $4.5 million outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs, the products still posted a $2.7 billion weekly gain,…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The phrase fair launch evokes images of grassroots communities with no preferential treatment for any specific group, equal access for all with no development or team incentives, and protocols born without hidden privilege. Yet, in 2025, fair launch has become less a principle and more a marketing slogan. The values that once guided this term, including equality and true alignment between users and builders, have been diluted to fit whatever allocation scheme the latest token distribution demands.…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Digitap raises $650k in presale after Visa card launch lets users spend crypto like cash worldwide. Summary Digitap raises $650k and partners with Visa, aiming to become crypto’s first omni-bank. BTC stalls at $120K as altcoins like Digitap gain traction amid rising Q4 market optimism. Visa-backed Digitap bridges banking and blockchain rails, rewarding users through TAP burns. Bitcoin has stalled just days after making a new all-time high. Data from Coinglass suggests a lack of bids below $120,000, and…

Crypto investors infused fresh capital into innovative blockchain ventures this week, despite market volatility keeping traders on edge. Summary Crypto funding reached $3.19B across 20 projects in the week of Oct. 5-11, 2025. Polymarket led with a $2B raise at a $9B valuation backed by ICE investment. Kalshi secured $300M with backing from Sequoia, AI6Z, and Paradigm investors. Polymarket and Kashi emerged as standout deals from Oct. 5-11, signaling growing institutional interest in decentralized prediction markets. Some 20 companies secured nearly $3.2 billion in crypto funding, including those that specialize in derivatives, asset management, and even Bitcoin-backed life insurance. Here’s…

DX Terminal and Pudgy Penguins are hot despite the overall coolness of the NFT (non-fungible token) market. Summary NFT sales dropped 34% to $169.7M, but transactions rose by 1.99% to 1,920,271. DX Terminal topped collections with $13M in sales, up over 50% this week. Ethereum led with $86M NFT sales, though buyers fell more than 80% overall. According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has dropped by 33.56% to $169.7 million, down from last week’s $256.9 million. The pullback has been more severe for market participants, with NFT buyers plummeting by 75.68% to 168,946 and sellers falling by 73.94% to…

This week’s crypto market downturn caught investors off guard, leading to nearly $20 billion in liquidations. But past precedents suggest prices can rebound. Summary Renewed U.S.–China trade tensions triggered a broad crypto selloff. Investor optimism hinges on potential Fed rate cuts and geopolitical developments, including whether Trump’s tense diplomacy with China eases trade concerns. Lower rates and calmer markets have historically fueled crypto rallies. Why did a crash occur Ripple (XRP) price plunged to $1.3758, down by 62% from the year-to-date high, erasing all gains made earlier this year. Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled to $106,000, down from the all-time high of…

XRP, the digital asset that powers the XRP Ledger (Ripple protocol), nosedived on Friday, Oct. 10, reaching its lowest level since December.  Summary Ripple’s XRP token tumbled 63% from its yearly high to $1.37 before bouncing back 75%, triggering $700 million in liquidations and vindicating chartist Peter Brandt’s bearish warning. The drop came amid a $300 billion crypto selloff fueled by escalating U.S.–China trade tensions. While XRP has since stabilized — helped by ETF inflows and hopes for new approvals — analysts warn volatility will persist as technical indicators flash both risk and potential recovery. XRP price crash confirms analyst…

The Zcash price remained steady near its highest point this week, continuing to receive bids despite the recent downturn in the cryptocurrency market.  Summary Zcash held steady despite the broader crypto selloff and heavy liquidations sparked by new Trump-era tariffs. The coin’s resilience follows a short squeeze triggered by Grayscale’s plans for a Zcash fund and a wider rally in privacy tokens. But with leverage soaring, funding rates at record highs, and technical indicators flashing extreme overbought signals, analysts warn the move may soon reverse — potentially sending ZEC back toward $100. The Zcash (ZEC) token was trading around $274…