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SEC decision deadline for Cardano and XRP ETFs elapsed this week.The US government shutdown enters its third week.A flood of crypto ETFs is expected in the next six to 12 months.Hopeful investors in crypto exchange-traded funds have seen their dreams of altcoin ETFs securing approval mired in Washington’s political gridlock.This week, the deadline for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision on three XRP ETFs and Grayscale’s Cardano ETF passed without any announcement from the SEC.The US Federal Government’s shutdown since October 1 has meant the SEC has been operating at reduced capacity, and ETF approvals are frozen for the time…

Bitcoin price surged past $111,000 today after new U.S. inflation data showed a milder-than-expected rise in consumer prices, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve will move ahead with additional rate cuts this year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% month-over-month in September, below economists’ forecasts of 0.4%, while “core” CPI — excluding food and energy — rose just 0.2%, also softer than expected.  On a year-over-year basis, both headline and core inflation registered 3.0%, slightly below estimates. The release, delayed 10 days by the ongoing government shutdown, was one of the few major economic reports to make it out…

Pump.fun acquired Padre, an advanced multichain trading terminal, hoping to build out its professional retail user base. This will help the firm capture and tokenize a larger number of opportunities.However, PADRE has a preexisting token that is apparently being shuttered, causing its value to largely evaporate. This unexpected turn led to community backlash and rug-pull accusations.Sponsored SponsoredPump.fun Buys PadrePump.fun made its first acquisition in July, purchasing a Solana wallet-tracking/analytics tool, but it’s already planning a second one. The meme coin launchpad has been expanding with its PUMP token, and now, Pump.fun is acquiring Padre: we’re excited to announce that pump…

President Trump reportedly tapped Michael Selig to be the CFTC’s next Chair. The previous nominee, Brian Quintenz, was recently dropped after pressure from the Winklevoss twins.Selig has been an SEC employee and aide to Paul Atkins, so he could steer the two Commissions towards closer collaboration. However, it’s hard to make any further predictions about his ideas on policy.Selig for CFTC ChairIn recent months, things have been pretty chaotic at the CFTC. One of the US’s top financial regulators has been reduced to one Commissioner, with outgoing members warning of a “financial Wild West.” Sponsored SponsoredMeanwhile, the Acting Chair has…

Global markets are showing signs of turbulence as investors begin rotating funds from traditional safe-haven assets to digital alternatives. Bitcoin, often seen as a volatile asset, is now drawing attention as analysts warn of a potential short-term correction below the $100,000 mark. This shift comes as gold, the centuries-old store of value, struggles to maintain momentum amid tightening liquidity and rising geopolitical concerns. Gold Loses Momentum as Market Flows Shift Recent market data indicates that gold’s rally may be reaching its limits. After a period of strong performance, the precious metal experienced a sharp sell-off, coinciding with a noticeable rebound…

Ferrari is entering the cryptocurrency world with plans to launch a digital token that will allow its wealthiest fans to bid on one of its most iconic racing cars, the Ferrari 499P, a Le Mans-winning endurance model.The Italian carmaker will issue the “Token Ferrari 499P” in partnership with fintech firm Conio, aimed exclusively at members of its Hyperclub, a private network of 100 elite clients with a passion for endurance racing, according to a Saturday report by Reuters. “This is about strengthening the sense of belonging among our most loyal customers,” Enrico Galliera, Ferrari’s chief marketing and commercial officer, reportedly…

There’s a change coming to crypto crime, and North Korea’s state-backed hackers are in the vanguard.There’s no longer any need for dozens of expensively educated programmers to analyze blockchain code and smart contracts for vulnerabilities, it’s now possible to set AI to the task, according to Kostas Kryptos Chalkias, co-founder and chief cryptographer of Mysten Labs.Large language models represent a greater threat to the industry than quantum computing, which potentially would work so fast that the encryption algorithms used become obsolete. Pyongyang’s cyber units, responsible for stealing an estimated $2 billion in crypto already this year, have begun integrating large…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure US President Donald Trump has selected Michael Selig to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in a major development on Friday. This move adds to the long list of positive actions by the Trump administration targeted at providing regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. Pro-Crypto Selig Gets Nod For CFTC Leadership  On Friday, Bloomberg reported that the White House is set to name Michael Selig the new Chairman of the CFTC. Selig is expected to take leadership from Caroline D. Pharm, who has been serving as…

As part of the deal, Hidden Road is now rebranded as Ripple Prime.XRP, the native token of Ripple’s payment network, jumped on Friday after Ripple said it had completed its acquisition of global prime broker Hidden Road, now rebranded as Ripple Prime.XRP is trading around $2.50, up about 5% on the day and 8% over the past seven days, after suffering losses most of last week amid a broader market downturn, according to The Defiant’s price page. It is currently the fifth-largest digital asset with a market capitalization of over $148 billion. XRP ChartRipple said Ripple Prime’s business has already…

Darius Baruo Oct 25, 2025 17:36 ATOM price prediction points to $4.17 medium-term target with bullish MACD momentum emerging. Cosmos technical analysis reveals key breakout potential above $3.42. The Cosmos (ATOM) price prediction landscape is heating up as technical indicators begin to align for a potential upward move. With ATOM currently trading at $3.15, multiple signals suggest the token is positioning for a significant price movement in the coming weeks. ATOM Price Prediction Summary • ATOM short-term target (1 week): $3.42 (+8.6%) – breaking above SMA 20 • Cosmos medium-term forecast (1 month):…