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Former Binance chief seeks retraction from Senator Elizabeth Warren after claims tied to Trump pardon spark controversy Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is reportedly considering a defamation lawsuit against U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, following her public statement linking him to alleged money laundering and political bribery. The move underscores rising tensions between crypto executives and U.S. lawmakers as Washington sharpens its scrutiny of digital assets. According to sources familiar with the matter, Zhao’s legal counsel Teresa Goody Guillén, a partner at Baker & Hostetler, said the former exchange head will pursue litigation unless the senator retracts her Oct. 23…

Bitcoin’s decline to $110,487 reflects heightened uncertainty in global markets as traders brace for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and shifting macroeconomic signals. Bitcoin (BTC/USD) extended its recent pullback, dropping below the key $110,000 level to trade around $110,487, marking a 2.2% decline in 24 hours. The move underscores growing market volatility ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, where policymakers are expected to outline their stance on interest rates amid persistent inflation and a fragile risk environment. The latest daily chart shows BTC retracing from the $113,500 intraday high, slipping back into the orange support band…

Markets react to pause in rate cuts as policymakers signal cautious optimism for U.S. economy The Federal Reserve kept the Federal Funds Rate steady at 4.00%, aligning with market expectations and signaling confidence that inflation is gradually moving closer to the central bank’s 2% target. The move follows a previous rate of 4.25%, marking the second consecutive meeting where policymakers chose to maintain current borrowing costs. The decision, widely anticipated by analysts, reflects the Fed’s balancing act between supporting economic growth and maintaining price stability. The unchanged policy rate was consistent with economists’ predicted 4.00% outcome, suggesting that monetary tightening…

Despite a 3% intraday drop, PEPE remains resilient at major support, with rising on-chain activity hinting at strategic accumulation among large holders. The PEPE/USDT pair continues to attract market attention as the meme token stabilizes near its critical support zone around $0.00000069, following a brief 3% pullback over the past 24 hours. While short-term sentiment appears cautious, technical indicators suggest that the token’s consolidation may be setting the stage for a potential recovery, especially as trading volume shows an uptick linked to large wallet activity. At the time of writing, PEPE trades at approximately $0.000000692, testing the green support range…

New ETF offers institutional investors Solana exposure with staking rewards amid surging demand for PoS assets Grayscale Investments has officially entered the Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) arena with the launch of its staking-enabled Solana spot ETF on NYSE Arca, marking another milestone in the growing competition for institutional Solana access. The new product, trading under the ticker GSOL, allows investors to gain exposure to Solana’s native token (SOL) while earning staking rewards through the network’s proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism. Grayscale confirmed the fund launched with $103 million in seed capital, positioning it as one of the largest Solana exchange-traded products (ETPs)…

Partnership aims to give traders real-time blockchain insights into token ownership and suspicious market behavior Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has partnered with Bubblemaps, a blockchain data visualization platform, to improve transparency for millions of Web3 Wallet users and help uncover potential insider trading or token manipulation in the crypto market. The integration, announced Wednesday, allows Binance’s non-custodial wallet users to analyze token distribution and wallet clustering patterns directly within their app. The goal, according to Binance, is to bring “layers of transparency” to the rapidly expanding onchain trading ecosystem. “As more traders and activity move onchain, the need…

Move follows regulatory clarity and growing institutional demand for compliant digital asset infrastructure Swiss crypto infrastructure provider Taurus has officially entered the U.S. market with the opening of a New York office, marking a major milestone in its North American expansion strategy. The move comes as institutional interest in regulated crypto services surges, following a wave of regulatory reforms in Washington that have reshaped the environment for digital assets. Taurus, already established in Vancouver, Canada, said its latest expansion reflects increasing demand from banks, asset managers, and corporates seeking secure and compliant blockchain infrastructure. The company expects the U.S. market…

Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement, Bitcoin eases from local highs, consolidating within a crucial mid-range support zone as traders anticipate volatility. Bitcoin (BTC/USD) slipped to around $111,780, marking a 1% decline in the past 24 hours as markets turn cautious before the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled later today. The move comes after the leading cryptocurrency faced repeated rejection near the $120,000 resistance zone, signaling that investors are positioning defensively amid macroeconomic uncertainty. The latest chart structure shows BTC retreating from the red resistance band near $120,000—an area where selling pressure has historically emerged—while finding interim…

Governments and major funds move onchain as Avalanche becomes a preferred network for tokenization The Avalanche (AVAX) blockchain is increasingly becoming a destination for governments and institutional capital, marking a strong quarter for real-world integrations — even as its native token remains 86% below its all-time high. In the third quarter of 2025, Wyoming’s Stable Token Commission issued the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) on Avalanche and six other public blockchains — the first government-backed stablecoin in the United States. The FRNT is fully collateralized by U.S. dollars and short-term Treasury bills, backed by a 102% reserve ratio, signaling a shift…

Crypto miner pivots toward artificial intelligence as it transforms into a next-generation compute infrastructure firm TeraWulf Inc., a leading U.S. Bitcoin mining company, is preparing to raise $500 million through a convertible note offering to fund the development of a massive AI-ready data center campus in Abernathy, Texas — signaling its most ambitious shift yet toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. The offering, announced Wednesday, targets qualified institutional investors, with underwriters granted the option to acquire an additional $75 million in notes depending on market demand. The convertible senior notes, due May 1, 2032, will carry no regular interest and can be…