Chair Paul Atkins moves swiftly to safeguard digital asset reforms ahead of potential policy reversals The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Chair Paul Atkins is racing to cement a long-term regulatory framework for digital assets â a move insiders describe as an attempt to âfuture-proofâ the agencyâs pro-innovation agenda before another political transition in Washington. Speaking at a Managed Funds Association event in New York, Atkins outlined his plan to remove or modify existing restrictions across public and private markets, including policies that directly affect cryptocurrency and tokenized securities. Balancing SEC and CFTC Oversight Atkins also emphasized the…
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The investment will support Galaxyâs Helios data center expansion as the firm pivots deeper into high-performance computing. By Krisztian Sandor | Edited by Aoyon Ashraf | Oct. 11, 2025 Galaxy Digital (GLXY) announced Friday it has secured a $460 million private investment from one of the worldâs largest asset managers, a move that will strengthen the companyâs balance sheet and accelerate its transformation into a leader in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. The deal involves the sale of roughly 13 million shares â including 9,027,778 new Class A shares issued by Galaxy and 3,750,000 shares sold by executives, among…
Trade tensions spark one of the largest crypto liquidations in history as investor confidence falters Global cryptocurrency markets plunged following a dramatic escalation in trade tensions between the United States and China, with over $16 billion in leveraged long positions wiped out in less than 24 hours. The sell-off followed a statement from President Trump threatening a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, igniting widespread panic across global markets and fueling a sharp downturn in digital assets. The shockwave sent Bitcoin briefly below $110,000, while Ether dropped to $3,844, extending the weekâs losses and triggering mass liquidations across major exchanges. Market…
Blockchain, AI Drive Institutional Investment Shift Despite DeFi Skepticism Institutional investors are significantly expanding exposure to digital assets, with average allocations expected to more than double from 7% today to 16% by 2028, according to a new global survey conducted by State Street in collaboration with Oxford Economics. The findings highlight a broader institutional push into blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) â two technologies now seen as foundational to long-term digital transformation strategies. However, many investors remain divided on whether decentralized finance (DeFi) can fully integrate with or replace traditional financial systems. Digital Assets Gain Momentum Across Portfolios The study…
Economist Predicts Sharp Recovery Following Rare October Drop Bitcoinâs recent decline could be short-lived, as historical data suggests the worldâs largest cryptocurrency may rebound up to 21% within a week, according to a market economist. âDrops of more than 5% in October are exceedingly rare,â explained economist Timothy Peterson in a recent market post. âThis has only happened four times in the past decade â and each time, Bitcoin recovered quickly.â Peterson pointed out that similar drawdowns occurred in October 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021. In those instances, Bitcoin rebounded by 16%, 4%, and 21%, respectively, while 2021 marked the…
Traders eye key support zones as Ethereum loses bullish momentum amid broader crypto correction Ethereum (ETH) fell sharply on Friday, touching $3,400 before stabilizing above $3,800, as the broader cryptocurrency market faced renewed selling pressure. The sudden drop, which followed a week of heightened volatility, reflects shifting investor sentiment and profit-taking near key resistance zones after Ethereumâs months-long rally. Ethereumâs daily chart shows a decisive rejection from the $4,900 resistance level, with sellers regaining control after repeated attempts to push prices higher. The decline brought ETH back into the green support region between $3,700 and $3,400, an area that has…
Market faces sharp liquidation wave amid renewed geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty Bitcoin (BTC) plunged sharply early Friday, briefly touching $105,000 before rebounding above $113,000, in what analysts describe as a âflash crash fueled by aggressive liquidations and macro-driven panic.â The move erased nearly $7 billion in crypto positions within hours, highlighting the growing volatility as global markets brace for renewed U.S.-China trade tensions. Data from the BTC/USD daily chart shows that Bitcoin fell from a local high near $124,000 before finding strong demand around the green support zone between $105,000 and $108,000. The rapid recovery that followed suggests algorithmic buying…
ETH tests key support amid renewed selling pressure and profit-taking near resistance Ethereum (ETH) has fallen sharply, sliding to the $4,000 region after a volatile week that saw the worldâs second-largest cryptocurrency lose over 7% in 24 hours. The decline comes as traders lock in profits near recent highs, while technical indicators signal a cooling phase after months of strong momentum. According to daily chart data, Ethereum is retesting the major support zone between $4,000 and $4,150, highlighted by the green area. This level coincides with a prior breakout region that fueled the last upward surge toward $4,969, the most…
BTC Faces Sharp Correction After Rejection at $124K Resistance Zone Bitcoin (BTC) fell sharply on Thursday, sliding to around $117,500 after failing to hold above a crucial resistance level near $124,000. The decline came shortly after renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and China, following statements from former U.S. President Donald Trump about potential tariff hikes should he return to office. The remarks rattled global risk markets, sparking a selloff in equities and cryptocurrencies alike. Bitcoinâs 3.4% intraday drop marked its steepest decline in over two weeks, with traders quickly shifting to defensive positions. Chart data shows Bitcoinâs rally stalled…
HashKey Group, operator of Hong Kongâs top licensed crypto exchange, has reportedly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, aiming to raise up to $500 million, according to a Bloomberg report citing anonymous industry sources. With a 24-hour trading volume of nearly $117 million (CoinGecko), HashKey leads Hong Kongâs regulated crypto trading market. However, its growing popularity has also attracted numerous scam websitesâthe cityâs Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) recently flagged over 45 fake domains pretending to be the official platform. Hong Kong continues to position itself as a major Asian crypto hub, introducing new custody and…
