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Cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Solana, and XRP traded higher and then pared gains. Sentiment improved with the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, but prices failed to rally. Analysts say the CPI data makes a Federal Reserve rate cut on October 29 “highly probable”. Major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Solana, and XRP have maintained steady prices despite Wall Street’s robust reaction to a key economic data release.  As such, the cryptocurrency market was largely muted on Friday October 24, 2025, with an initial price spike following the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI)…

In brief President Trump granted a full pardon to Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who served four months for violating U.S. anti-money-laundering laws. Top Democrats, including Maxine Waters and Elizabeth Warren, condemned the move as “pay-to-play corruption” tied to Trump’s crypto ventures. Trump said he pardoned Zhao “at the request of a lot of very good people.” President Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao on Thursday, triggering backlash from Democrats who accuse the administration of rewarding criminal behavior amid a government shutdown, in exchange for billions allegedly funneled into Trump’s personal crypto ventures.”Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao—who…

In brief Interpol and Afripol have arrested 83 individuals as part of an operation combating terrorism financing, while flagging $260 million in illicit crypto and fiat. The operation included participation from private partners such as Binance, which provided blockchain data and forensic tools. Crypto is increasingly featuring in cybercrime in Africa, according to Interpol, but it still isn’t the most popular transfer or settlement medium. Interpol and Afripol have flagged $260 million in illicitly obtained crypto and fiat as part of a joint operation combating terrorist financing and cybercrime networks in Africa.Authorities arrested 83 individuals in multiple African countries as…

The current ApeCoin price rally is driven by a technical breakout and legal clarity. The bullish momentum, however, remains weak below key moving averages. Upcoming token unlock and low adoption pose downside risks. ApeCoin price has showed a sharp intraday today, but the gains mask fragile market dynamics. While traders cheer the 16.2% 24-hour jump and burst in volume, multiple indicators point to follow-through risk. Technical signals waver ApeCoin has posted a notable breakout above short-term moving averages, briefly crossing the 7-day SMA and the 30-day EMA. The MACD histogram has flipped positive, and the RSI-7 has moved out of…

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly working to allow its institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans, marking one of the most direct integrations of crypto assets into Wall Street’s credit systems to date.The program, expected to launch by the end of 2025, will rely on a third-party custodian to hold the pledged tokens, per a Bloomberg report hours before the Friday opening bell. JPMorgan shares nudged 0.18% in pre-market trading at $294.93.Under the reported framework, clients could post crypto held by an approved custodian against credit lines or structured loans, allowing banks to manage exposure…

Avantis whale activity remains weak despite strong short-term price gains. Technical breakout hints at reversal, but confirmation needs $1.00 break. TVL surge and new listings boost adoption amid rising volatility. After a steep correction that erased much of its September gains, the Avantis price has staged an impressive rebound, rising 73% over the past week and 31.9% in the last 24 hours. The AVNT token is now trading around $0.86, still nearly 59% below its September peak of $2.66. While the recovery has rekindled investor optimism, the question remains — can this rally hold, or is it merely a temporary…

In brief Five individuals have pleaded guilty in connection with FireBunnyUSA, a dark web vendor that distributed cocaine, MDMA, and ketamine between 2019 and 2022. Ringleader Nan Wu received a 6 1⁄2 year prison sentence and was ordered to forfeit 20 BTC, 3,297 XMR, and $12,857 in cash. The ring converted Monero into Bitcoin and moved funds through foreign exchanges, with at least $2.4 million laundered as Chinese Yuan and over $734,000 converted into U.S. dollars. Manhattan prosecutors have secured convictions against five members of a dark web drug trafficking network that shipped thousands of packages containing illegal narcotics in…

Zelle will use stablecoins for faster cross-border money transfers. The recently passed GENIUS Act in the US gives clear rules, fueling Zelle’s global innovation push. Major US banks are backing Zelle’s blockchain-based cross-border network. Zelle, the payments processor that is widely used by millions of Americans for instant peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers, will now use stablecoins to power international transactions. Notably, the move, announced by Zelle’s parent company Early Warning Services, underscores how digital tokens backed by fiat currencies are rapidly reshaping global finance. Zelle goes global with the stablecoins integration For years, Zelle has been a staple of domestic banking…

In brief Consumer prices rose 3% in the 12 months through September. Friday’s CPI report was delayed by an ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates next week. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Friday after a widely watched inflation gauge showed consumer prices rose at a slightly slower-than-expected pace in the U.S. last month.The Consumer Price Index rose 3% in the 12 months through September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Economists expected the index, which tracks price changes across various goods and services, to show 3.1% annual increase, according to Trading Economics.Bitcoin changed hands…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has moved over 133 million dollars worth of Bitcoin. The firm transferred a total of 1,215 BTC to two separate, new wallets. The move follows other recent on-chain activity after a three-year lull. Elon Musk’s space exploration company, SpaceX, moved more than $133 million in Bitcoin on Friday, according to the blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence. The significant on-chain transfer is the latest in a series of recent moves from the company after a more than three-year period of wallet inactivity. The transaction has sparked fresh speculation in the market, though it is not immediately clear why the…