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Michael Saylor doubles down as company strengthens its position as the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder Strategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings Amid Market Strength Bitcoin giant Strategy — formerly known as MicroStrategy — has further expanded its already massive Bitcoin treasury, purchasing 390 BTC worth approximately $43.4 million between October 20 and October 26, 2025, at an average price of $111,117 per Bitcoin. The acquisition was disclosed in an SEC filing released Monday. The new purchase lifts Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 640,808 BTC, now valued at around $74 billion, purchased at an average cost of $74,032 per coin. This makes…

A decisive move above key resistance backed by strong volume hints at renewed bullish strength as XRP eyes the $2.80 zone XRP has shown a strong technical rebound, rising 3% to $2.68 during Sunday’s session and breaking above the crucial $2.63 resistance level. The move came alongside one of the largest volume surges of the month, signaling increased trader confidence and the potential beginning of a broader bullish phase. As of the latest data, XRP/USDT trades around $2.63, consolidating just above a previously contested price level that acted as resistance throughout the past several weeks. This clean breakout, supported by…

In a strategic move to modernize global money transfers, ClearBank has announced its partnership with Circle, the issuer of the MiCA-compliant stablecoins USDC and EURC. The collaboration will see ClearBank join the Circle Payments Network (CPN) — a blockchain-based infrastructure designed to deliver faster, low-cost cross-border transactions for European businesses and financial institutions. Faster, Regulated, and Blockchain-Driven Payments ClearBank, a regulated U.K. clearing bank known for its cloud-native banking platform, will integrate directly with CPN to enable clients to send and receive stablecoin payments with near-instant settlement speed. This move is expected to significantly improve efficiency for firms operating across…

Ongoing administrative hurdles extend decade-long compensation process for victims of the 2014 hack Another Setback in the Mt. Gox Repayment Saga More than a decade after its collapse, the long-awaited Mt. Gox repayment process faces yet another delay. The defunct cryptocurrency exchange announced it will extend its repayment deadline to October 31, 2026, pushing back customer reimbursements that were initially due by October 2025. The postponement reflects the complex administrative and legal hurdles that have plagued the rehabilitation process since Mt. Gox’s downfall in 2014 — a collapse that remains one of the most infamous events in crypto history. As…

Rising trading volumes and renewed investor interest hint at early accumulation as DOGE reclaims a crucial technical level Dogecoin (DOGE) has once again captured traders’ attention after breaking above its multi-month range and reclaiming the $0.21 level as a potential new support. The move, accompanied by a near 10% increase in trading volume over weekly averages, points to growing accumulation within what appears to be a developing bullish structure. As of the latest session, DOGE/USDT is trading near $0.206, up slightly on the day but showing notable resilience compared to broader crypto markets, which have seen mixed performance. The breakout…

Madras High Court grants interim protection to user, setting a key precedent for digital asset ownership in India In a landmark ruling for India’s digital asset market, the Madras High Court has determined that cryptocurrency constitutes property, barring crypto exchange WazirX from reallocating customer-held assets to offset losses from its $230 million hack in 2024. The decision marks a pivotal step in defining ownership rights and legal protections for crypto users in India’s evolving regulatory landscape. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh ruled on Saturday that WazirX cannot redistribute a user’s 3,532 XRP holdings (worth approximately $9,400) as part of its “socialization…

After a record-breaking rally, gold finds stability near the $4,000 mark, with analysts eyeing a potential rebound amid global uncertainty. Gold’s recent surge has paused as the precious metal retraces from its all-time high near $4,516, stabilizing around the key $4,000 support zone. The pullback comes after a multi-week rally fueled by rising geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and continued demand for safe-haven assets. Market participants now watch closely to see whether gold can hold its psychological and technical floor or if further downside correction is ahead. At press time, spot gold (XAU/USD) trades near $4,038, marking a 1.83% daily decline…

Analysts warn that reduced illiquid holdings could limit Bitcoin’s rally momentum unless new demand emerges The illiquid supply of Bitcoin — coins held in long-term, inactive wallets — has begun to decline for the first time in months, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics. According to Glassnode, around 62,000 BTC, worth approximately $7 billion, has moved out of long-term holder wallets since mid-October, as traders respond to cooling price momentum and macroeconomic uncertainty. Glassnode data shows that this is the first significant drawdown in Bitcoin’s illiquid supply during the second half of 2025. The outflows follow Bitcoin’s retreat from…

Industry leaders welcome government oversight but warn of unresolved legal and operational questions Australia’s cryptocurrency industry has broadly welcomed the government’s draft digital asset regulations, released last month, but major exchanges and blockchain firms are urging the Treasury to provide clearer guidance before the laws are finalized. While the proposed framework is seen as a positive step toward structured oversight, key industry players argue that ambiguities in the draft law could hinder innovation and fair competition. Draft Law Gains Support, But Questions RemainThe new proposal aims to extend existing financial services laws to digital asset platforms, creating two new categories…

A new chapter for digital yen adoption and blockchain-based financial innovation in Japan Japan has officially entered the stablecoin race with the launch of its first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech firm JPYC Inc. This move marks a significant milestone in Japan’s digital finance ecosystem, aligning the country with the global trend of stablecoin adoption led by dollar-pegged tokens such as USDT and USDC. Japan’s First Yen-Backed Stablecoin: JPYC The JPYC stablecoin, launched on Monday, is backed one-to-one by Japanese bank deposits and government bonds, maintaining a 1:1 exchange rate with the yen. According to JPYC President Noriyoshi…