Crypto fundraising accelerated sharply in October, with 27 blockchain and digital asset companies securing more than $2.5 billion, according to data from DefiLlama. Key Takeaways: Crypto funding hits $19 billion in 2025, with 27 companies raising $2.5 billion in October alone. Investors now expect total fundraising to top $25 billion by year’s end. Polymarket led…
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Why Is Crypto Down Today? – October 17, 2025
The crypto market is down today, with the cryptocurrency market capitalization decreasing by 4.9%, falling to $3.67 trillion. Of the top 100 coins, 97 have dropped over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the total crypto trading volume is at $234 billion. TLDR: The crypto market capitalization is down by 4.9% on Friday…
France Hits Binance and Coinbase with AML Checks Ahead of EU License Decisions
France is conducting anti-money laundering (AML) inspections on dozens of crypto exchanges, including Binance and Coinhouse, as regulators determine which of over 100 registered entities will receive EU-wide operating permits under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. According to Bloomberg, the French prudential supervision authority, ACPR, has been conducting on-site controls since late 2024, with…
North Korea Weaponizes Blockchain for Stealth Hacks, Poses as Job Recruiters
North Korean threat group Famous Chollima is using blockchain technology to hide malware payloads in smart contracts, which marks the first documented case of a nation-state actor adopting “EtherHiding” techniques. Cisco Talos and Google Threat Intelligence Group independently confirmed the attacks target job seekers through fake interview processes, deploying malware that steals crypto and credentials….
Crypto Frozen in Fear, F&G Index Drops 42 Points in A Week, Is Another Price Crash Imminent?
The crypto market has entered a deep state of fear, with sentiment collapsing sharply over the past week. Key Takeaways: Crypto sentiment plunged into Extreme Fear, with Alternative.me’s index dropping to 22. Bitcoin struggled near $110,000 amid renewed US–China trade tensions. Long-term holders sold 265,700 BTC in the past month, while overleveraged traders faced $418…
Media Firm Newsmax Plans Crypto Reserve – Eyes $5M Bitcoin, Trump Coin Purchase
News outlet operator Newsmax has announced plans to purchase up to $5 million in Bitcoin and Trump Coin over the next year, as a part of its strategic crypto reserve plans. Newsmax said that the company’s Board of Directors have approved the plan on Thursday. Apart from Bitcoin accumulation, Newsmax is looking to add official…
DeFi Development Buys $16M SOL at $111, But Stock Value Per Share Drops 25%
DeFi Development Corp. purchased 86,307 SOL for approximately $16 million at an average price of $110.91, increasing its treasury by 4.7% to 2,195,926 SOL worth $426 million. However, the Nasdaq-listed firm’s SOL per share metric dropped to $14.67 from $19.44 recorded in September, a 25% decline despite the accumulation. The company reported 28,888,178 shares outstanding,…
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Boosts Convertible Notes Offering to $500M Amid Strong Demand
Bitfarms Ltd., a North American Bitcoin mining company, has expanded its planned convertible note sale to $500 million, up from the $300 million announced just a day earlier, citing strong investor demand. Key Takeaways: Bitfarms increased its convertible note offering to $500 million, citing strong investor demand. The company plans to use proceeds for general…
Bullish on Silver: Why Upside Potential Looks Promising
According to short-term Elliott Wave analysis, Silver (XAGUSD) has been in a strong impulsive rally since July 31. The metal initially surged to $38.73 in wave (1), pulled back to $36.94 ended wave (2), and then resumed its upward momentum in wave (3) higher. Whereas wave 1 of (3) ended at $39.06 high, wave 2…
Florida Lawmakers Push for Crypto Reserve Strategy at 2026 Legislative Session
Florida lawmakers have introduced a bill that seeks to authorize the state to invest specific public funds in Bitcoin. The proposed legislation was introduced at the 2026 legislative session. The House Bill 183 authorizes the state’s chief financial officer to allocate 10% of public funds into Bitcoin and ETFs. The specific public funds include the…









