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Crypto markets brace for volatility as Bitcoin hovers near “max pain” level around $114,000 Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) are heading into one of the largest monthly options expiries of 2025, with a combined $17 billion in contracts set to settle on Deribit this Friday. The event coincides with the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and a week packed with U.S. tech company earnings, raising expectations for heightened market turbulence. According to Deribit data, bitcoin options account for roughly $14.4 billion in open interest, while ether options total $2.6 billion. More than 72,000 BTC call contracts and 54,000 put contracts are…

New TAO ETP marks the latest wave in crypto ETF launches across Europe, the US, and Asia Nordic crypto exchange Safello is entering the regulated exchange-traded product (ETP) market with the launch of the world’s first Bittensor (TAO) ETP, developed in partnership with Deutsche Digital Assets (DDA) — a digital asset manager backed by Deutsche Bank. The Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP (STAO) will list on the SIX Swiss Exchange on Nov. 19, featuring a 1.49% management fee, according to Wednesday’s announcement. The product is issued by DDA ETP AG and fully backed by TAO tokens held in cold storage…

XRP Price Tests Key Resistance Zone After Sharp Rebound Ripple’s native token XRP extended its recovery this week, climbing above $2.63 amid rising trading volumes and renewed institutional inflows. The asset has rebounded nearly 8% from recent lows, yet technical indicators suggest the market remains at a critical inflection point. According to on-chain data analysts, large transactions from whale wallets have increased significantly over the past 48 hours, hinting at potential accumulation by high-net-worth investors. “We’re seeing steady inflows into XRP-focused funds and a pickup in exchange outflows, which typically signal longer-term holding behavior,” said  BitXJournal  digital asset strategist familiar…

Major Upgrade to Enhance Scalability, Security, and Node Efficiency on Ethereum Network Ethereum’s upcoming Fusaka upgrade has successfully launched on Hoodi, the blockchain’s final testnet, marking the final step before its mainnet debut on December 3. The update is set to deliver critical improvements to scalability, data efficiency, and network security—solidifying Ethereum’s position as the world’s leading smart contract platform. “Another smooth upgrade, another key milestone on the road to Fusaka,” announced Nethermind, one of Ethereum’s core developer teams, after confirming that its validator client completed the fork without issues. Fusaka Fork Introduces Advanced EIPs for Layer 2 Efficiency The…

Milestone Deal Brings Institutional Finance Deeper Into Digital Assets Singapore-based DBS Bank and Goldman Sachs have executed the first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency options trade between banks, a development that marks a new phase in the integration of traditional finance with digital assets in Asia. According to a joint statement, the transaction involved cash-settled bitcoin and ether options, enabling both banks to hedge exposure tied to crypto-linked products. These trades mirror long-standing derivatives practices in global markets, providing institutional investors with structured and customizable risk-management tools. Growing Institutional Demand for Crypto Derivatives The milestone comes amid a sharp rise in demand…

Blockchain Oracle Leader Strengthens Position in Real-World Asset Market Amid Technical Rebound The integration of Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Runtime Environment (CRE) into Balcony’s $240 billion real estate tokenization platform marks a pivotal step in connecting on-chain finance with traditional property assets. The partnership aims to bring verified government-sourced property data on-chain, allowing institutional investors to access tokenized real estate backed by transparent smart contracts. According to Balcony’s team, the collaboration enables secure, automated data verification—a long-missing bridge between physical asset registries and blockchain ecosystems. “By leveraging Chainlink’s data infrastructure, we’re laying the foundation for an open real estate economy,” a Balcony…

Busan-based BDACS partners with Circle to bring Korean won to the blockchain Circle’s new blockchain platform, Arc, has quickly gained traction as South Korean crypto custodian BDACS becomes the first to launch a won-backed stablecoin, dubbed “KRW1.” The move positions South Korea as the latest country to experiment with national fiat tokens built on a global stablecoin network. BDACS signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Circle to deploy KRW1 on Arc, calling it an “organic cooperative framework” designed to link Korean innovation with global blockchain finance. “This collaboration is a meaningful step forward for Korea’s innovation to reach the…

Firm’s ETH Holdings Surpass 3.3 Million, Strengthening Position as World’s Largest Ethereum Treasury BitMine Immersion Technologies, the digital asset treasury firm founded by Tom Lee, has reportedly acquired $113 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) this week, according to on-chain data. The purchase reinforces BitMine’s status as the largest Ethereum-holding institution globally, now controlling over 3.3 million ETH valued at approximately $13.2 billion. Blockchain tracking platform Lookonchain, citing Arkham Intelligence data, identified a transaction from wallet “0xDc8…3a07f” linked to BitMine, showing the transfer of 27,316 ETH from custody provider BitGo on Tuesday. Although BitMine has not yet confirmed the transaction publicly,…

Despite Slowing Bitcoin Buys, Strategy Could Enter the Index by Year-End Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, could soon join the S&P 500 index, according to a new report from 10X Research. Analysts estimate a 70% chance the company will be added before year-end — even as its Bitcoin accumulation slows and investor sentiment remains muted. The company is set to release its third-quarter 2025 earnings on October 30, which are expected to include a $3.8 billion gain from fair-value Bitcoin accounting. A profitable quarter could strengthen Strategy’s eligibility for inclusion in the S&P 500’s December 19 rebalancing,…

Crypto Venture Expands USD1 Loyalty Program Across Six Major Exchanges In a major move to reward early supporters, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) — a crypto firm tied to U.S. President Donald Trump — has announced a $1.2 million airdrop of its native WLFI tokens to participants of the USD1 stablecoin loyalty program. According to the company’s statement, around 8.4 million WLFI tokens will be distributed across six leading exchanges — Gate.io, KuCoin, LBank, HTX Global, Flipster, and MEXC. The airdrop targets users who actively participated in the USD1 Points Program, launched two months ago to accelerate the adoption of World…