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Kazakhstan is unleashing a full-scale crackdown on illegal crypto activity, seizing millions in digital assets and targeting shadow networks fueling financial crime. Kazakhstan Clamps Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges and Financial Crime Governments are tightening oversight of cryptocurrency markets, with Kazakhstan ramping up enforcement against unlicensed trading platforms linked to financial crimes. Deputy Chairman of […]

Flows into bitcoin BTC$121,221.96 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are on track to set a new quarterly record, according to crypto asset manager Bitwise, which expects a surge in Q4 as institutional access broadens, macro tailwinds strengthen and prices climb.Earlier this year Bitwise predicted that 2025 bitcoin ETF inflows would surpass the record $36 billion set in year one. With $22.5 billion already logged through September, a strong finish could push totals well past that mark, the firm said in a report on Tuesday.A major catalyst came Oct. 1, when Morgan Stanley (MS) cleared its 16,000 advisers, overseeing $2 trillion in assets,…

BTC reversed the Wednesday bounce with a drop to $121,500 early Thursday alongside flat-to-negative action in the European equity markets and persistemt strength in the U.S. dollar. Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JP Morgan, warned of a major stock market correction in the coming months. Meanwhile, Arhur Hayes, chief investment officer at Maelstrom Fund said that bitcoin’s four-year halving cycles are dead and the impending fiat liquidity deluge across the advanced world will continue to grease the crypto bull market. “The global liquidity cycle is clearly turning. Central banks are quietly transitioning from tightening to easing, with rate markets now…

Financial research and analysis firm Fundstrat has tipped Ether to likely “bottom out” over the next two days before heading back higher, with an eventual rally to $5,500. “I do not make much of crypto weakness in recent days, and expect ETH likely bottoms out over the next 1-2 days before heading back higher,” said Fundstrat Global Advisors Managing Director Mark Newton.His commentary was shared by Bitmine chairman and Fundstrat adviser Tom Lee on Thursday. Newton also noted that there has been a “minor three-wave pullback,” which he said was expected to end over the weekend.Newton said that Ether (ETH) has…

Monad, the Layer-1 blockchain, confirmed in a post on X that its long-anticipated token airdrop will take place next week.The airdrop claims portal will open on Oct. 14, however, Monad’s team has yet to disclose any information about the airdrop’s allocation.Monad has positioned itself as a high-performance Layer-1 chain that has EVM compatibility. Its forthcoming airdrop marks a step toward launching its native token, but without concrete details on how the tokens will be distributed, the community remains in a holding pattern, watching for the next update.The news comes as decentralized perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid listed MON-USD hyperps earlier on Wednesday,…

Luxembourg’s FSIL, a Eurozone sovereign wealth fund, has allocated 1% of its portfolio to Bitcoin ETFs, marking a regional first. With total assets of $880 million, FSIL’s 1% allocation to Bitcoin ETFs amounts to roughly $9 million. Though modest in size, the move signals growing confidence in digital assets among European financial institutions. Finance Minister Gilles Roth disclosed details of the investment during the presentation of Luxembourg’s 2026 Budget at the Chambre des Députés.- Advertisement – Bob Kieffer, the country’s Director of the Treasury, confirmed the decision in a LinkedIn post, describing it as a practical step toward diversification. Kieffer…

Zach Anderson Oct 10, 2025 03:20 Gold and silver drive Q3 commodity gains amid central bank buying. Diversification across sectors is crucial for sustained long-term performance, according to VanEck. In the third quarter of 2025, precious metals such as gold and silver emerged as the leading gainers in the commodities market, fueled by central bank acquisitions and their role as safe-haven assets. According to VanEck, this trend underscores the importance of diversification across various sectors to ensure long-term, sustainable performance in the commodities market. Precious Metals Surge The rally in gold and silver…

Messaging app Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov warns that a “dark, dystopian world” is approaching, with governments worldwide rolling back privacy protections.“I’m turning 41, but I don’t feel like celebrating. Our generation is running out of time to save the free internet built for us by our fathers,” said Durov in an X post on Thursday.“Once-free countries are introducing dystopian measures,” said Durov, referencing the European Union’s Chat Control proposal, digital IDs in the UK and new rules requiring online age checks to access social media in Australia.“What was once the promise of the free exchange of information is…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A surprising development has drawn attention within the XRP community as a new exchange-traded fund proposal centered around the cryptocurrency quietly surfaced. The filing, which was submitted to the US SEC by GraniteShares, outlines a plan for a 3× leveraged XRP ETF that’s designed to amplify the altcoin’s daily performance.  Although the fund is not the Spot XRP ETF that many investors have been waiting for, its sudden appearance is a big step toward institutional recognition of the token in the US. GraniteShares Proposes 3× Leveraged XRP…

Hong Kong is scaling up its digital yuan infrastructure, adding more merchants accepting e-CNY payments. Authorities are also exploring raising transaction caps and expanding wallet functionality, which are part of broader efforts to deepen cross-border payment integration with mainland China.Sponsored SponsoredCurrent Limits Under ReviewHong Kong’s government is working to expand China’s digital currency reach within the territory. Since the pilot program’s expansion in May 2024, the number of local retail merchants accepting e-CNY payments has gradually increased.Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui emphasized the initiative’s strategic importance, stating that the digital renminbi “provides residents of both regions with an…