Crypto Venture Capitalists Grow Cautious as Market Matures
Crypto venture capitalists are taking a far more measured approach to investments in 2025, stepping away from hype-driven narratives and focusing on projects with proven utility and sustainable growth, according to industry executives. Bullish Capital: No More “Ethereum Killer” Bets Sylvia To, director at Bullish Capital Management, said that venture
Sam Bankman-Fried Says Handing FTX to New CEO Was His “Biggest Mistake”
Sam Bankman-Fried, the imprisoned founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has claimed that his “single biggest mistake” during the company’s downfall was handing control to its new management, a decision he says cost him a final chance to save the $32 billion firm. Bankman-Fried Reflects on FTX’s Collapse In
Wall Street Turns to IPO-Ready Crypto Firms as Altcoin Market Waits
Wall Street’s attention is shifting from early-stage digital assets to established cryptocurrency firms preparing to go public, with billions in capital at stake. Analysts suggest this trend could reshape the next phase of the crypto market cycle and redefine what an “altcoin season” looks like. Billions in Crypto IPOs on
Bitcoin Futures Turn Aggressively Long as $110,000 Gap Remains Unfilled
Bitcoin futures markets have shifted towards bullish momentum this October, with whales stepping up aggressive long positions. Despite expectations of a retracement, a $110,000 price gap in CME Group’s Bitcoin futures remains unfilled, fuelling speculation over the next move for the cryptocurrency. Futures Buyers Drive Uptober Momentum October has brought
XRP Whale Accumulation Signals Push Toward $4.20
Whales Buy into Pullback XRP has once again caught the attention of large investors. The token bounced from $2.70 support and climbed as high as $2.92 on Monday, marking an 8.5% rise before easing back due to profit booking. Despite this short-lived rally, whale activity and technical patterns suggest a
IoTeX unveils Real-World AI Foundry to challenge centralised intelligence
A decentralised alternative to closed AI Decentralised identity protocol IoTeX has launched the Real-World AI Foundry, a global initiative designed to build open, blockchain-powered artificial intelligence. The announcement was made during the R3al World AI Summit at the Singapore Token2049 conference in collaboration with founding Alignment Partners that include Vodafone,
Qatar National Bank Adopts JPMorgan Blockchain for Faster US Dollar Payments
Qatar National Bank Group (QNB), one of the Middle East’s largest lenders, has begun using JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain platform to process corporate payments in Qatar. The move is expected to transform the speed and efficiency of cross-border transactions, which have traditionally been slowed by banking infrastructure limits. Near-Instant Payments Around
Swift and Consensys Join Forces on Blockchain Settlement System
Swift has announced a partnership with Consensys and over 30 financial institutions to build a blockchain-based settlement system designed to support 24/7 real-time cross-border payments. The initiative marks a significant step in the traditional finance sector’s adoption of blockchain technology. Swift’s Move into Digital Infrastructure The Society for Worldwide Interbank
Crypto Daily Update: BlackRock Expands Bitcoin ETF, UK Finance Pilots Tokenised Deposits, Hashdex Adds XRP and Solana
The cryptocurrency sector witnessed significant developments today as major players pushed forward with innovative products and pilot initiatives. UK Finance has launched a tokenised sterling deposits pilot in collaboration with six leading banks. BlackRock filed for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF to complement its existing spot Bitcoin ETF, while Hashdex
Stablecoins Seen as Lifeline for US Dollar, Says Eric Trump
Eric Trump, son of US President Donald Trump, has argued that stablecoins may preserve the power of the US dollar and defended his family’s involvement in the digital currency industry. Speaking to the New York Post, he said he believed that stablecoins could be the answer to strengthening the dollar
