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In a significant development for the digital asset world, Anchorage Digital, a leading crypto custody and banking firm, has officially applied for a Federal Reserve master account. This move, recently highlighted by Eleanor Terrett of Crypto in America, marks a pivotal moment, potentially reshaping how cryptocurrency firms interact with the traditional U.S. financial system. For those keen on understanding the future of crypto banking, this application represents more than just paperwork; it signals a direct pathway to mainstream financial integration. What Exactly is a Federal Reserve Master Account? A Federal Reserve master account is essentially a direct gateway to the…

The three-week-long US government shutdown is “likely to end sometime this week,” according to a White House economic adviser, potentially reviving crypto regulatory progress. “I think the Schumer shutdown is likely to end sometime this week,” Hassett told CNBC’s Squawk Box segment on Monday, referring to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, whom Republicans have pointed the finger at for triggering the government shutdown. “The moderate Democrats will move forward and get us an open government, at which point we could negotiate whatever policies they want to negotiate with regular order,” he added. If that isn’t successful, the Trump administration may…

Alpha Arena, a new benchmark platform set out to measure how well AI models work in live crypto markets. The test gave six leading AI models $10,000 each, access to real crypto perpetual markets, and one identical prompt — then let them trade autonomously. Within just three days, DeepSeek Chat V3.1 grew its portfolio by over 35%, outperforming both Bitcoin and every other AI trader in the field. This article explains how the experiment was structured, what prompts the AIs used, why DeepSeek outperformed others, and how anyone can replicate a similar approach safely. Profits Generated By Different AI Models.…

Securitize, a leading platform for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), has unveiled the Securitize MCP Server, a new integration layer designed to make its asset data easily accessible to both enterprise systems and artificial intelligence tools. The server is built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — an emerging open standard that connects large language models like Claude or ChatGPT to external data sources and APIs. The new MCP Server acts as a secure gateway between Securitize’s RWA datasets and modern applications. Instead of developers manually integrating with raw blockchain endpoints or custom APIs, the MCP Server translates data requests into…

Ethereum’s (ETH) recent price structure is drawing comparisons to its 2020 cycle. At the time of writing, ETH was priced at around $3,900, with a daily trading volume of $33.3 billion. The token has declined 4% in the last 24 hours and 3% over the past week. Price Sits Below Prior High Ethereum is trading just below its former peak, a level last tested before the 2020 rally. According to Cryptocium, the structure today looks nearly the same. In both periods, ETH paused at resistance after months of consolidation and later broke out with momentum. $ETH – History Repeats Itself…

Vancouver mayor Ken Sim has launched a fund dedicated to supporting the mental health of firefighters. According to new revelations, the fund, which the Vancouver Firefighter Charities administer, is set to accept both cash donations and digital assets, particularly Bitcoin. In the statement released by the Mayor’s office, the development comes from figures released by the Canadian Mental Health Association that show that suicide rates among firefighters are 30% higher than those of the general public, due to the trauma they face on the job. “To date, donors have pledged a combined total of 3.5 bitcoin to the fund, a…

Crypto.com is teaming up with one of South Korea’s top fintech firms in a move that could bring crypto spending closer to everyday use. Summary Crypto.com signed an MoU with Travel Wallet on Oct. 21, 2025. Partnership adds crypto trading and payment tools to Travel Wallet’s app. Both firms to promote a KRW-pegged stablecoin for faster cross-border use Crypto.com has signed a new partnership with South Korean fintech firm Travel Wallet to create a won-based stablecoinand expand crypto payment options for global travelers. On Oct. 21, Crypto.com announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Travel Wallet, which operates a mobile…

The diminutive European country of Liechtenstein (population: approximately 40,000) has launched a state-backed blockchain infrastructure network, marking a move to blend national oversight with digital innovation. The Liechtenstein Trust Integrity Network (LTIN), operated by Telecom Liechtenstein, offers blockchain services designed for institutions that require compliance with European regulations. The platform operates under Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act and is aligned with the EU’s upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), according to a press release. LTIN’s early partners include Bank Frick, Bitcoin Suisse, Solstice, and Zilliqa. Together, they aim to develop secure transaction, validation, and identity systems that keep data and governance within…

Ethereum continues to consolidate between institutional zones, with clear boundaries defined by $3.4K support and $4.6K resistance. The current symmetrical triangle formation signals a period of compression, with breakout potential in either direction. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH remains trapped in a mid-range structure between the $3.4K institutional demand zone and the $4.6K supply zone. The rejection from $4.2K coincided with a retest of the broken ascending trendline and the 100-day moving average, both now acting as resistance levels. Momentum has slowed, and ETH is currently ranging near the midline of its broader…

The survival of corporate crypto treasuries depends on governance and discipline, according to HashKey Capital CEO Deng Chao. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Chao argued that digital asset treasuries (DATs) are sustainable long-term, but “with an important caveat.” Those that lack risk frameworks, diversify poorly or treat digital assets like speculative bets tend to collapse in volatile cycles. “Resilience comes from discipline,” he said. “Digital assets themselves are not inherently unsustainable; it is how they are managed that makes the difference.” The remarks come just weeks after HashKey launched its $500 million DAT fund in Hong Kong. The fund targets…