Historical Cryptocurrency Market News Stories
Fed Rate-Cut Hopes and Trump Pardon Lift Crypto
Softer CPI and rising Fed-cut odds, plus Trump’s pardon of Binance’s CZ, sparked risk-on flows and heavy liquidations—BNB rallied while Ethereum Classic slipped about 5.4%.
Crypto Liquidations Wipe $1.7B; Ether Drops 6%
A $1.7 billion wave of leveraged liquidations forced steep losses across crypto — Ether fell about 6% while Bitcoin eased ~2.5% — even as institutional ETFs recorded heavy weekly inflows totaling roughly $1.9 billion.
Siemens, B2C2 Adopt JPMorgan FX Blockchain
JPMorgan’s blockchain-backed FX rails have been picked up by Siemens and B2C2, marking a notable institutional step that could speed cross-border payments and boost crypto utility. Separately, Bitcoin gave back intraday gains as selling pressure and macro FX moves weighed on risk assets.
Yen Drops; Dollar Surge Pins Crypto Near-Term Risk
Japan’s election-driven yen weakness lifted the US dollar, tightening risk appetite and putting short-term pressure on crypto. Traders should watch USD strength (DXY), BTC/USD liquidity, funding rates and Japan policy signals for near-term directional clues.
Coinbase Acquires Echo; Evernorth to Hoard XRP Now
Coinbase agreed to buy fundraising platform Echo for roughly $375M to expand token issuance and institutional tooling, while Evernorth — backed by Ripple ties — plans to raise over $1 billion to accumulate XRP. Coinbase's deal broadens on‑ramp and issuance infrastructure; Evernorth's raise targets XRP supply and concentrated demand.
Beijing Pauses Tech Stablecoins; CME Lists SOLs!!!
Beijing’s regulators ordered major tech firms to halt private stablecoin plans in Hong Kong, tightening issuance prospects. Separately, CME Group launched regulated Solana (SOL) derivatives, giving institutions new hedging tools—one action constrains supply, the other expands institutional access.
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.