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1. Cryptocurrency 2. Bots 3. On-chain Investigator 18:37, 31 Oct 2025

MEXC unfreezes $3.1M: Public backlash forces exchange to back down

Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC found itself amidst a controversy after the platform froze approximately $3.1 million in assets belonging to a prominent trader known as TheWhiteWhaleV2. MEXC accused the trader of using automated bots to generate illegitimate profits. In response, TheWhiteWhaleV2 maintained that all trading was manual and provided evidence to support the claim. Despite this, the funds remained inaccessible, leading to a standoff between the trader and the exchange.

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Bitcoin 17:50, 31 Oct 2025

The halving paradox: Why miners earn more despite getting 93.75% less Bitcoin

Over various epochs, Bitcoin has experienced significant price appreciation that has outstripped the rate of supply reduction due to its halving events. Bitcoin's supply reduction, a pre-programmed event occurring roughly every four years, has traditionally been seen as a constraining factor for miners' earnings, but instead, it has resulted in increased wealth for them.

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1. Stablecoins 2. Whale inflows 3. Market volatility 17:00, 31 Oct 2025

What Binance’s $6B stablecoin inflows in October reveal about Q4

In recent cryptocurrency market activities, a notable development has been reported concerning the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and the flows of stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC). Binance experienced a significant influx of stablecoin deposits, reaching nearly $6 billion in October, a 227% increase from the previous month. This event has been considered the largest monthly inflow of stablecoins for the exchange in the year 2025.

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- Tether - U.S. Treasuries - Stablecoin 16:10, 31 Oct 2025

Tether becomes 17th largest U.S. debt holder

Tether, a private cryptocurrency company, has remarkably risen as one of the world's largest holders of U.S. Treasury securities. With a staggering $135 billion in U.S. Treasuries (this includes both direct and indirect exposure), Tether has achieved the status of being the 17th largest holder globally. This level of investment by a stablecoin issuer signifies a notable status for cryptocurrencies in the sphere of global finance, particularly as it now surpasses entire countries like South Korea, Germany, and Australia in holdings of U.S. debt.

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1. Stock-to-Flow (S/F) 2. Open Interest (OI) 3. Directional Movement Index (DMI) 16:00, 31 Oct 2025

Bitcoin’s KEY metric drops 25% – Is BTC’s scarcity narrative fading?

Recent analysis of the Bitcoin Futures market indicates increasing activity measures such as trading volume. However, beneath the surface, the market is manifesting signs of weaknesses and limited conviction in the cryptocurrency's long-term value. Retail traders, rather than institutional investors or "whales," are driving short-term market moves, relying more on emotional speculation than strategic investment approaches. Despite growing public interest and trading volume, average trade sizes have been diminishing, suggesting a lack of substantial backing behind market moves.

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1. Whale inflows 2. Exchange Reserves 3. Futures positioning 14:00, 31 Oct 2025

Chainlink resists $25M sell wave – Can bulls push LINK to $18?

Despite substantial whale inflows to exchanges, which are often seen as a bearish signal, Chainlink's (LINK) price structure remains undeterred. A significant $25.6 million transfer to Coinbase led to speculation about possible sell pressure, but LINK's value has been defended vigorously, maintaining its price in the consolidation channel between $16.40 and $18.77. This resilience indicates that selling pressure induced by whales is efficiently countered by consistent buyer accumulation within this price range.

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1. XRP ETF 2. Nasdaq 8-A filing 3. Auto-effective process 13:50, 31 Oct 2025

Spot XRP ETF May Launch November 13 After Canary Capital Removes Delaying Amendment

Asset management firm Canary Capital is advancing its plans to launch a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) following the successful introduction of its Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera (HBAR) ETFs. Canary Capital amended its S-1 filing by removing the delaying amendment which had previously given the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the ability to dictate the timing of the ETF's approval.

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1. Leveraged positions 2. Total market capitalization 3. Quantitative tightening 13:00, 31 Oct 2025

October 2025 is the worst ‘Uptober’ in a decade – What happened?

During October, typically a bullish period for the cryptocurrency markets dubbed "Uptober," an unexpected crash negated the early gains and led to a significant downturn. The month saw the total market capitalization surge briefly to a record $4.27 trillion but was followed by a sharp correction. The main catalyst for the market's swift decline was the dramatic event on October 10, now referred to as the "10/10 crash," which erased $19 billion in leveraged positions and forced out over 1.6 million traders. Alongside leveraged losses, the spot market suffered a staggering reduction, as indicated by TradingView data, which showed a plunge of over $888 billion in total market capitalization.

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1. Spot sell-off 2. Futures liquidations 3. Stochastic RSI 12:00, 31 Oct 2025

Aster drops 19% – How $30M CZ sell-off rumor stirred panic

The cryptocurrency called Aster (ASTER) experienced a sharp price decline, falling from $1.05 to a two-month low of $0.85 before partially recovering to $0.93, eventually stabilizing at about $0.92. This amounted to approximately a 7.92% decrease on the day and an 18% drop over the week. The drop was precipitated by a widespread sell-off triggered by rumors that Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, had sold a significant portion of ASTER tokens. Specifically, it was speculated that a CZ-linked wallet had disposed of 35 million ASTER tokens, an amount valued around $30.42 million, fueling a panic among investors and holders who subsequently sold their holdings.

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XRP ETF 11:00, 31 Oct 2025

Canary Capital eyes November 13 launch for first U.S. spot XRP ETF

Canary Capital, an asset management firm, has taken a significant leap towards launching a spot Ripple (XRP) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) by removing the delaying amendment from its S-1 registration. This procedural move suggests that the fund could potentially launch as soon as November 13, assuming there are no objections from the SEC and that the Nasdaq approves the 8-A filing. The eagerness of Canary Capital can be attributed to recent favorable developments in the altcoin ETF market, with Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) ETFs now trading.

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1. Bitcoin mining 2. Operational hash rate 3. EBITDA 10:00, 31 Oct 2025

Riot Platforms’ Q3 revenue doubles to $180.2M – Details here!

Riot Platforms, a company involved in Bitcoin mining, has experienced a significant boost in its financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, with its total revenues more than doubling compared to the same quarter in the previous year. Specifically, Riot Platforms' total revenue reached $180.2 million, a substantial increase from $84.8 million reported the year before. This growth in revenue is attributed primarily to enhanced Bitcoin mining revenue, which has been bolstered by an increase in Bitcoin prices and the company's expansion of their operational hash rate.

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on-chain data 09:00, 31 Oct 2025

Bitcoin in limbo? – Why investor psychology hints at $100K BTC retest

Bitcoin (BTC) has recently experienced a significant dip, raising questions within the cryptocurrency community about whether this is a healthy market correction or a sign of deeper problems. This recent downturn saw the total crypto market capitalization drop by $300 billion, bringing it to around $3.5 trillion. Bitcoin was responsible for more than half of this decrease, indicating that the decline was driven by a BTC-centric deleveraging event.

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1. Liquidation 2. Spot Market 3. Taker Buy-Sell Ratio 08:00, 31 Oct 2025

$300B in Bitcoin volume, but U.S. traders bet against BTC – Here’s why

Bitcoin's trading activities have made news as the crypto's trading volume surged above $300 billion—the second-highest peak of the year—indicating a spike in market activity. The increased volume is largely attributed to trade liquidations that occurred earlier in October, with sellers predominating the spot market. Current trading patterns show Bitcoin priced at $110,000, though it has faced a 2.84% decline in the last 24 hours.

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Open Interest 07:00, 31 Oct 2025

Dogecoin – Another 18% price drop may be on the cards because…

The current outlook for Dogecoin (DOGE), a popular cryptocurrency, is notably bearish with expectations of a potential 18% price decline. This anticipation is grounded in the recent analysis of Dogecoin’s on-chain activity and market indicators. One such negative signal is the fall of Dogecoin's On Balance Volume (OBV) which dropped below its previous lows in August, indicating that the recent selling volume has significantly outweighed buying activity.

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1. Federal funds rate 2. Quantitative tightening 3. Bitcoin ETF inflows 06:00, 31 Oct 2025

All about the Fed’s latest rate cut and ‘potential move to $150K Bitcoin’

The U.S. Federal Reserve has recently taken a turn toward a policy of easing after serving up a rate cut of 25 basis points on October 29. This adjustment establishes the new target range for the federal funds rate at 3.75% to 4.00%. This decision arrived following a period of anticipation from the markets, indicating a shift of focus within the Fed from constraining growth to supporting it, despite inflation levels that still exceed their 2% target. The central bank cited a few reasons for this policy pivot, such as mitigating inflation, a weakening of the labor market, and various other growing risks that are threatening the economic momentum.

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DEX 05:10, 31 Oct 2025

MEXC faces backlash after withholding trader’s $3M – Will it regain trust?

The cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has become a hot topic in recent discussions due to its controversial decision to freeze a trader's account containing funds worth $3 million. The account owner, known as The White Whale, stated that his account was erroneously put under a risk review. Attempts were made to resolve the issue, including a meeting with MEXC's CSO Cecilia Hsueh on October 20, yet the account remained inaccessible ten days following the meeting.

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1. Open Interest 2. Short Liquidations 3. Long/Short Ratio 03:00, 31 Oct 2025

Plasma drops 15% – But ONE metric fuels hopes of XPL rebound

In recent market movements, Plasma (XPL) experienced a significant price drop of nearly 15%, continuing a downturn that began in October. However, despite this negative trend, certain on-chain data and derivatives market behavior indicate that the asset might soon rebound.

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1. Ripple National Trust Bank 2. National trust bank charter 3. RLUSD stablecoin 01:00, 31 Oct 2025

The Deadline For The Ripple Bank Is Almost Here – Important Date draws Close

Ripple, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency industry known for its cross-border payment solutions, is nearing a significant turning point in its venture into the sphere of traditional finance. The company is awaiting a crucial decision from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding its application to operate as a national trust bank under the name Ripple National Trust Bank. With this move, Ripple is aiming to extend its services to include fiduciary activities such as custody and the infrastructure support for its RLUSD stablecoin, representing a considerable expansion from its core business.

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1. Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) 2. Altcoin saturation 3. Market rally 01:00, 31 Oct 2025

Is altcoin saturation a myth? Why analyst says alts could still rally

Cryptocurrency investors have been following the market with a mix of anticipation and apprehension, particularly concerning the potential for an 'altseason,' a period when alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) outperform the market leader, Bitcoin (BTC). However, with the creation and circulation of millions of unique crypto tokens, fears within the crypto community suggest that altcoin market saturation might impede the kind of investor traction and explosive growth previously seen.

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Binance Smart Chain (BSC) 00:00, 31 Oct 2025

Ondo Finance launches 100+ tokenized assets on BSC – Here’s why it matters

Ondo Finance, renowned for being the largest tokenized stock and ETF platform in the world, has recently expanded its reach by launching on Binance Chain (BSC). This move has brought over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs onto BSC, significantly boosting BSC’s liquidity options and its connections to Real World Assets (RWA). As BSC serves 3.4 million daily users, this integration provides them with unprecedented access to participate in U.S. financial markets through decentralized finance (DeFi), fulfilling Ondo's mission to democratize high-quality financial assets.

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1. Zero-Knowledge Proofs 2. ZKProver 3. Shielded Transactions 23:00, 30 Oct 2025

XRP Ledger Just Got More Private With This Latest Upgrade From Ripple

The Ripple network has just rolled out an important upgrade to the XRP Ledger that significantly enhances its privacy features. With the integration of new privacy tools, including Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), the network allows users to confirm transactions with anonymity, protecting user and payment information during the process.

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Bitcoin 22:10, 30 Oct 2025

Coinbase and Strategy post record Q3 earnings — Both double down on Bitcoin holdings

In the third quarter of 2025, Coinbase and Strategy Inc. (previously known as MicroStrategy) reported strong earnings, emphasizing the increasing trend of institutional Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation. Despite Bitcoin's price dip, trading below $110,000, these corporations' earnings and behaviors indicate strong institutional belief in the cryptocurrency.

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1. Web3 banking 2. Tokenomics 3. Funding Rate 21:00, 30 Oct 2025

EOS token plunges 10% amid sell-offs – Why THIS support is key!

The EOS Network, once known for its blockchain platform capabilities, has attempted a significant transition, pivoting towards a new focus in the realm of Web3 banking. In line with this shift, it underwent a rebranding, morphing from its original identity as EOS to a new moniker, Vaulta. Despite the strategic overhaul intended to bridge the gap between decentralized finance and the traditional banking sector, the market response to the rebranding has been lukewarm at best. The value trajectory of Vaulta tokens remained on a downtrend, failing to inspire confidence among investors or reverse the negative trend that had been established over the long term.

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1. Compliance 2. Regulatory Affairs 3. Financial Regulations 20:00, 30 Oct 2025

Trump-backed WLFI hires ex-Robinhood exec to tighten global compliance

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has appointed Mack McCain as its new General Counsel, in a move that highlights the firm's commitment to ensuring compliance with global financial regulations. McCain is highly regarded for his expertise in regulatory matters, which the company anticipates will be instrumental in reinforcing its compliance framework.

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1. DeFi bridge 2. Blockchain sleuth 3. Multi-chain vulnerabilities 19:35, 30 Oct 2025

Garden Finance denies $5.5M hack as ZachXBT shares on-chain evidence

Garden Finance, a Bitcoin-native DeFi (Decentralized Finance) bridge, has been embroiled in controversy following reports of an exploit that resulted in the loss of over $5 million. While the Garden Finance team has asserted that their protocol was not hacked, reputable blockchain investigator ZachXBT has produced evidence that suggests otherwise, creating a conflicting narrative about the true extent of the breach.

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