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Despite the NFT market’s woes, digital art continues to expand its footprint in the modern art space, with Art Basel announcing the launch of its new curated digital art platform, Zero 10. Zero 10 will “unite leading and next-generation participants — artists, studios, galleries, and digital innovators — with Art Basel’s global framework of curatorial excellence and market access” and will debut at Art Basel in Miami before expanding overseas in 2026.” The release was careful to avoid using the term “NFT,” but the exhibit’s debut collection will feature art from NFT-native platforms such as Art Blocks, Fellowship, Beeple Studios,…
According to information provided by CoinShares under X-account 吴说, in the week ending on October 26, 2025, investment products that tracked digital assets posted net inflows of US 921 million. Bitcoin (BTC) was at the top of the outburst with the net inflow amounting to US $931 million. In the meantime, Ethereum (ETH) experienced the first withdrawal in five weeks of US $169 million. Large Move Among Tokens The altcoins were registering weaker flows: Solana (SOL) gained US $29.4 million, and XRP received US $84.3 million, both values being a slowdown compared with previous weeks. The digital asset ETFs (exchange-traded…
American financier Anthony Scaramucci has announced that he is currently working on a new project about crypto. Scaramucci has urged his followers to ask any questions about crypto before unveiling more details about his project. Questions from followers American businessman and author Barry Ritholtz wants to know what specific problem the project in question solves and whether it will have any intrinsic value. Ritholtz has also noted that crypto and an iPhone came out roughly around the same time, but one of them is “indispensable” while the other has seen rather limited impact. The founder of Ritholtz Wealth Management wants…
Ethereum (ETH) continues to face resistance at the $4,000 mark after multiple failed recovery attempts. Despite broader market stability, the second-largest cryptocurrency struggles to flip this key psychological level into support. The selling pressure from long-term holders (LTHs) remains a major obstacle, limiting Ethereum’s ability to regain upward momentum. Ethereum Holders Are Selling Exchange net position data reveals a notable shift in trader behavior over the past 10 days. Outflows from exchanges, typically signaling accumulation, have dropped sharply. This slowdown suggests investors are pulling back from buying, reflecting uncertainty in Ethereum’s near-term performance as the market digests recent price swings.…
Nevada regulators shut down Fortress Trust on Oct. 22, citing insolvency that left the custodian holding roughly $200,000 in cash against $8 million owed in fiat and $4 million in crypto. The cease-and-desist order marked the second major Nevada trust-company collapse in two years, following Prime Trust’s entry into receivership in June 2023. Both firms shared the same founder. The pattern forces exchanges, fintechs, and investors to confront where customer assets actually sit and which regulatory frameworks prevent failures from wiping out user funds. Nevada’s Financial Institutions Division described Fortress’s condition as “unsafe and unsound,” barred deposits and asset transfers.…
In the race to build faster, cheaper, and more scalable blockchains, every major altcoin ecosystem has traced back to Ethereum. What began as a single programmable blockchain has evolved into the base layer of liquidity, infrastructure, and innovation for the broader crypto economy. Two High-profile Chains That Chose Integration Over Isolation A new compelling argument has emerged, which redefines the future of Layer 1 (L1) blockchains, particularly those compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). According to the Head of the Ecosystem at Ethereum Foundation, James_gaps, Celo and Ronin have proved why every altcoin’s L1 might eventually become an ETH…
All eyes are on the Fed’s October interest rate decision this week. While the market is certain that the Fed will cut interest rates by 25 basis points, there’s also speculation about whether a surprise decision will be made. While the FED decision is eagerly awaited in all markets, including cryptocurrency markets, US President Donald Trump and his team have narrowed down the list of candidates for the FED presidency to five. The shortlist of candidates to replace current Fed Chair Jerome Powell has been narrowed down to five people, according to Bloomberg. According to the news, US Treasury Secretary…
Cornered by harsh economic sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, President Nicolas Maduro’s Venezuelan government is now reportedly leveraging cryptocurrency as a critical financial lifeline. The strategy centers on accepting crypto payments, primarily from China, in exchange for Venezuelan oil, allowing the regime to bypass the US-controlled traditional financial system and mitigate the sanctions’ crippling effects. This bold move into crypto finance occurs as Venezuela stares down dire economic forecasts, underscoring the potential for digital assets to serve as tools for nations attempting sanctions evasion. How Venezuela Weaponized Crypto Against Trump’s Sanctions (China Oil Deals) Reports indicate Venezuela has established…
Victoria, Seychelles, September 30, 2025 — As Newcastle United’s Official Partner, BYDFi displayed its slogan “BUIDL YOUR DREAM FINANCE” on the pitchside LED boards during the club’s Premier League home match against Arsenal at St. James’ Park on September 28.Soon after, we received kind messages on social media suggesting that “BUIDL” might be a typo. We appreciate the care behind those notes and would like to share the story of BUIDL and why it matters to our brand. BUIDL: From Meme to Mindset In crypto culture, BUIDL is a deliberate play on “build,” echoing the earlier community meme HODL (“hold”).…
The NFT market rebounded sharply in October 2025, with volume and sales gains that signal renewed activity across chains, according to the DappRadar State of the Dapp Industry report. What drove the October 2025 surge in the NFT market? How selective are users and which sectors led dapp activity? How did daily active wallets shift across sectors? What regulatory headwinds affected DeFi and TVL? Which institutional moves and ETFs reshaped October flows? What major NFT drops and security incidents defined October? Which projects led trading volume in October? What does Octobers data imply for the NFT market outlook? What drove…