Historical Cryptocurrency Market News Stories
China Pauses Stablecoins - ETH Hackers Lose $13M!!
Chinese regulators have halted major tech firms' plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong, curbing near-term issuance and liquidity. Separately, on-chain analysis shows hacker-linked wallets sold ETH during a recent crash and repurchased at higher levels, crystallizing roughly $13–13.5M in losses—a microstructural event affecting Ether flows.
Binance $400M Relief Eases Crypto Fear; USDe Depeg
Binance rolled out a $400M relief package ($300M retail vouchers, $100M institutional fund) to calm post‑crash selling, while a Binance‑specific oracle/price‑feed issue briefly pushed Ethena’s USDe to ~$0.65 on that exchange. Traders should watch voucher distribution, loan uptake, funding rates, cross‑exchange spreads and exchange notices over the next 48–96 hours.
Crypto Shock Spurs Dollar Flows; XRP ETF Deadline!
A large crypto deleverage triggered massive liquidations and a rush into hedges, pressuring USD liquidity and safe-haven assets. Separately, Grayscale’s XRP Trust conversion faces an SEC decision deadline around Oct. 18 — a near-term event that could drive concentrated XRP flows and affect dollar funding.
Crypto Derivatives: $19B Liquidated; FLOCK MoU Now!
Large derivatives liquidations (≈$19.1B) on Oct 10–11 forced widespread crypto selling across BTC, ETH and altcoins, while Hong Kong’s Daren International signed a non‑binding MoU to consider adding FLOCK tokens to its treasury — a token‑specific development.
US Tariffs Spark $16B Crypto Liquidations Now
A sudden U.S. tariff announcement triggered roughly $16 billion of long liquidations across crypto assets, driving broad deleveraging and a sharp, token-specific drop in XRP of about 40% intraday before a partial rebound. Beijing’s response and rare-earth export-control rhetoric amplified USD/CNH moves and risk-off flows.
US Tariffs Spark $16B Crypto Liquidations Now
A sudden U.S. tariff announcement triggered roughly $16 billion of long liquidations across crypto assets, driving broad deleveraging and a sharp, token-specific drop in XRP of about 40% intraday before a partial rebound. Beijing’s response and rare-earth export-control rhetoric amplified USD/CNH moves and risk-off flows.
Banks Eye G7-Pegged Stablecoins; Solana ETF Paused
Major banks announced a joint initiative to explore fully backed stablecoins pegged to G7 currencies, signaling potential on‑chain fiat liquidity and competition for existing stablecoins. Separately, the SEC paused reviews of new crypto products during a government shutdown, delaying near‑term decisions on a U.S. spot Solana ETF and removing a short‑term catalyst for SOL.
Senate Crypto Talks Stall; PayPay Buys Binance JP!
Bipartisan U.S. Senate talks on a crypto market-structure bill broke down, raising near-term regulatory uncertainty for trading venues and token oversight. Separately, SoftBank’s PayPay agreed to buy 40% of Binance Japan, enabling direct payments integration for Japanese users and sharpening focus on Binance/BNB in Japan.
Stablecoins May Lift USD by $1.4T — BTC Pullback!!
JPMorgan’s research projects up to $1.4T of incremental USD demand from stablecoin growth, reinforcing dollar-linked reserve flows into short-term Treasury bills. At the same time Bitcoin eased 1–2% as a firmer U.S. dollar trimmed risk-on flows—an FX-driven correction rather than new crypto-specific news.
Record $5.95B Crypto ETF Inflows Boost BTC, ETH Q3
In the week to Oct. 4, crypto ETFs logged a record $5.95B of net inflows—led by U.S. products and concentrated in BTC and ETH—while CleanCore Solutions’ Dogecoin treasury now holds 710M DOGE with over $20M in unrealized gains.
Bitcoin Nears ATH; BNB Rockets Past $1,200 JPY dip
Bitcoin pushed close to record highs on renewed institutional demand and macro flows, while Binance Coin surged past $1,200 after ecosystem momentum. Yen weakness helped fuel cross‑asset buying, supporting crypto appetite across jurisdictions.
Bitcoin Tops Record; JPY Falls, Shibarium Reopens!
Bitcoin surged to fresh highs as yen weakness and policy expectations in Japan pushed cross‑asset risk hedges higher, while Shibarium prepares to reopen its ETH bridge after a September exploit and partial recovery — a token-specific fix that restores functionality for Shiba Inu users.
Bitcoin Soars to $125k; XRP Gains on SBI Lending!!
Bitcoin climbed past $125,000 on Oct 5, 2025, fueled by ETF inflows and improved policy sentiment, lifting broad crypto risk appetite. Separately, XRP spiked after SBI rolled out an institutional lending push and ahead of ETF-related deadlines — a coin-specific flow catalyst.
UK Retail Gets Crypto ETPs; Rouble Token Scrubbed!
The UK’s FCA is set to let retail investors access regulated crypto ETPs this week, though administrative delays may push some listings by days. Separately, a rouble-backed stablecoin tied to sanctioned interests was removed as a public sponsor at TOKEN2049 after inquiries — underscoring counterparty and sanctions risk for that token.
CME to Open 24/7 Crypto Trading; IMX Unlock Today!
CME announced round‑the‑clock bitcoin/ether futures and options trading starting early 2026 (pending reviews), while Immutable is executing a scheduled ~24.52M IMX token unlock today — expect steadier weekend price discovery and a short-term supply headwind for IMX.
Shutdown Furloughs Hit Regulators; ETH Gains Today
A US federal shutdown has forced the SEC and other regulators to furlough most staff, delaying approvals and thinning oversight — a short-term shock that raises volatility for risk assets and FX. Separately, Citigroup raised its year‑end ETH target to $4,500 while trimming BTC, citing ETF and corporate flows and a firmer dollar. Together these developments push crypto traders to watch liquidity, regulator timelines, and USD moves closely.
US Shutdown Risk Pushes Bitcoin Down; SUI Unlocks!
Over the past 24 hours (Oct 1, 2025), rising U.S. government shutdown risk dented risk appetite and coincided with a pullback in Bitcoin as the dollar strengthened. Separately, Sui (SUI) completed a scheduled ~44 million token unlock today, increasing circulating supply and adding short-term selling pressure for that token. Below: concise news, market drivers, trader implications and a quick checklist.
US Shutdown Risk Pushes Bitcoin Down; SUI Unlocks!
Over the past 24 hours (Oct 1, 2025), rising U.S. government shutdown risk dented risk appetite and coincided with a pullback in Bitcoin as the dollar strengthened. Separately, Sui (SUI) completed a scheduled ~44 million token unlock today, increasing circulating supply and adding short-term selling pressure for that token. Below: concise news, market drivers, trader implications and a quick checklist.
Peirce Backs Tokenization; OKX Launches USDT/USDC!
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce publicly invited tokenization projects to engage with the regulator at the Digital Assets Summit in Singapore, signaling a more constructive enforcement posture. Separately, OKX Pay in Singapore began allowing shoppers to scan‑to‑pay with USDT and USDC at GrabPay merchants, converting receipts to XSGD. Both items tighten the link between USD‑pegged crypto rails and fiat settlement, with clear FX implications for USD demand, SGD corridor flows and on‑chain liquidity.
SEC-CFTC Roundtable Spurs Crypto Risk Repricing Up
A high-profile SEC–CFTC public roundtable today aims to align U.S. crypto oversight, a development that could shift risk pricing for exchanges and spot products. At the same time, on-chain data shows notable large-holder accumulation in Ethereum, pushing ETH higher and tightening some derivatives spreads — a pair of events with clear FX risk-on/risk-off implications.