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Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter announces the launch of a beta version of its new prediction market supported by Kalshi. The first test market involves the Mexico Grand Prix. Summary Jupiter has introduced the beta version of its first-ever Prediction Market, allowing users to place bets on the outcome of the upcoming Mexico Grand Prix. While Jupiter’s market remains in beta, the sector continues to grow rapidly, with total value locked across prediction market platforms reaching $241.9 million. In a recent post, the Solana decentralized exchange Jupiter announced that has launched the beta version of its first prediction market. For the…

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The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with significant news from Animoca Brands, a leading force in blockchain gaming and Web3 innovation. They’ve made a strategic move, announcing the powerful KARRAT staking of 20 million tokens on Studio Chain nodes. This isn’t just a number; it’s a bold statement about their commitment to the ecosystem and the future of decentralized entertainment. This monumental action truly unleashes a new era of possibilities for both Animoca Brands and the KARRAT community. What Exactly is KARRAT Staking, and Why Does it Matter? At its core, KARRAT staking involves locking up a certain amount of KARRAT…

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Once again, a well-known smart trader with the handle 0xc2a3 has garnered attention thanks to an immaculate win rate on the market. The whale has now increased his position, thereby increasing his exposure to Ethereum and has a 100% win rate and a track record of precision trading. Hyperliquid whales moving up Data from on-chain dashboards and Hyperliquid indicate that 0xc2a3 has increased his long position in Ethereum to 33,270 ETH, which is worth roughly $131.24 million at the current exchange rate. Strong faith in Ethereum’s short-term upside potential is evident in the position that was opened with 5x leverage.…

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The Fed is expected to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% on Wednesday. However, Generali Investments predicts that this decision could be made through a “three-way split” vote. According to the institution, one member could vote for a larger 50 basis point cut, while others could vote to keep interest rates steady. This could create an “almost unprecedented divide of opinion,” said Paul Zanghieri, Senior Economist at Generali Investments. Zanghieri also stated that the Fed is expected to cut interest rates again in December and then deliver a final rate cut…

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President Trump’s decision to pardon Binance founder CZ is sparking outrage with Senate Democrats now demanding a federal probe into what they call a “dangerous act of political favoritism.” Summary A group of seven Senate Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Oct 28. The lawmakers questioned Trump’s pardon of CZ, warning it could embolden white-collar crime and weaken law enforcement’s credibility. Senators allege Trump’s decision may have been influenced by financial ties between CZ and Trump-linked World Liberty Financial. The DOJ and Treasury were asked to respond…

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Binance, the blockchain company behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched direct USD deposits and withdrawals for users in more than 70 countries through BPay Global, according to details shared with Finbold on October 22. BPay Global, a payments service provider licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and part of the Binance Group, will enable retail and corporate users in eligible regions to fund, store, and convert U.S. dollars to crypto and back from their fiat wallets. Direct on- and off-ramp for USD The new feature supports USD transactions via SWIFT bank transfers, with zero fees…

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Binance, the blockchain company behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched direct USD deposits and withdrawals for users in more than 70 countries through BPay Global, according to details shared with Finbold on October 22. BPay Global, a payments service provider licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and part of the Binance Group, will enable retail and corporate users in eligible regions to fund, store, and convert U.S. dollars to crypto and back from their fiat wallets. Direct on- and off-ramp for USD The new feature supports USD transactions via SWIFT bank transfers, with zero fees…

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Venezuela is taking a major step toward bridging traditional banking and blockchain technology. The country’s leading payment company, Conexus, is developing a new system. That will allow banks to handle Bitcoin and stablecoins like USDT directly. The project aims to bring digital assets into the national banking network and could launch as soon as December 2025. JUST IN: 🇻🇪 Venezuela to add Bitcoin to its national banking network, letting banks handle $BTC for customers across the country. pic.twitter.com/xTsuSqr8YB — Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) October 31, 2025 Conexus Leads Blockchain Banking Shift Conexus manages nearly 40% of Venezuela’s electronic transfers. This makes…

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Ethereum price today trades near $3,946, holding a modest gain after bouncing from recent lows. The token remains supported by its long-term ascending trendline but faces pressure from clustered resistance levels. Traders are now weighing liquidity data, exchange flows, and macro catalysts ahead of critical U.S. economic events. Buyers Defend Ascending Trendline ETH Price Dynamics (Source: TradingView) The daily chart shows Ethereum respecting its rising trendline from July, with buyers stepping in around the $3,850 zone. This ascending base remains the key structure that has contained ETH price action for months, keeping the broader uptrend intact. ETH continues to struggle…

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The crypto market saw a burst of optimism Monday, pushing Bitcoin above $116,000 and Ethereum past $4,240, both two-week highs, according to Santiment data from yesterday. This surge was clearly driven by traders positioning ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s critical two-day policy meeting (October 28-29), betting heavily on another interest rate cut. 📈 On a bullish Monday, Bitcoin briefly eclipsed $116K and Ethereum jumped above $4.24K, both hitting 2-week highs. There has been positive momentum in crypto markets as the FOMC meetings kick off tomorrow and Trump’s Crypto Advisory Board sees trader optimism. pic.twitter.com/icQuE1NbhD — Santiment (@santimentfeed) October 27,…

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