FED Mulls ‘Payment Accounts’ for Fintechs, Small Companies

The US Federal Reserve is considering the introduction of a new type of payment account that would make it easier for smaller companies to participate in the central bank’s payment system, signaling the end of the crypto industry’s banking access challenges. The newly floated “payment accounts” would seek to grant full access to fintech companies … Read more

Bitcoin Whales Shift Billions Into ETFs Like BlackRock’s IBIT

Large Bitcoin holders who accumulated the cryptocurrency early, commonly known as whales, are increasingly moving their holdings into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with asset managers such as BlackRock actively courting them. In an interview with Bloomberg, Robbie Mitchnick, BlackRock’s head of digital assets, said the company has already facilitated more than $3 billion worth of these … Read more

Can Crypto Save Cuomo’s Campaign?

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo lags far behind Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani despite unveiling his proposal to make the city a crypto hub. Cuomo’s plan, announced on Sunday, would create a new office that would be responsible for attracting emerging tech companies, including cryptocurrencies and blockchain. The move follows similar initiatives from outgoing Mayor … Read more

Can Crypto Save Cuomo’s Campaign?

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo lags far behind Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani despite unveiling his proposal to make the city a crypto hub. Cuomo’s plan, announced on Sunday, would create a new office that would be responsible for attracting emerging tech companies, including cryptocurrencies and blockchain. The move follows similar initiatives from outgoing Mayor … Read more

How to Spot Media Impersonators

If you’re a tier-1 crypto media sales representative in 2025, chances are you have an impersonator. These are often fake Telegram, X or LinkedIn accounts offering “Tier-1 PR” to unsuspecting businesses, only to share a personal USDT wallet address when it’s time to pay. Cointelegraph has seen plenty of such cases. In October 2025 alone, … Read more

Binance’s $33M Donation Now a Political Headache in Malta

Malta’s finance minister backed a government-run charity’s decision to reject a multimillion-dollar crypto donation from Binance Charity, saying the refusal was the right call despite the funds’ ballooning value, according to the Times of Malta. Finance Minister Clyde Caruana reportedly said Tuesday he supported the Malta Community Chest Fund’s decision to decline a 30,644 BNB … Read more

These Metrics Suggest $180 Was the Local Bottom

Key takeaways: Solana’s double-bottom below $180 signals potential price recovery to $250. Institutional demand for SOL rises with $156 million in weekly ETP inflows, driven by hype for potential Solana ETF approvals. Solana (SOL) price formed a potential double-bottom pattern below $180 on the daily chart, a setup that could help SOL price recover toward … Read more

Coinbase Acquires Echo Crowdfunding Platform For $375M

Major US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired Echo, a platform that allows communities to raise capital targeting early-stage projects and startups. Coinbase has struck a $375 million deal to acquire Echo, a crowdfunding platform founded by crypto trader Jordan Fish, known in the community as Cobie, the company announced on Tuesday. The acquisition came the … Read more

‘Flush’, Not Crypto Cycle ‘Failure’

Bitcoin’s four-day drop to $104,000 triggered what analysts call a “defensive rotation” among crypto investors, but onchain data suggests the correction was a healthy reset rather than the start of a broader market crash. Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a four-day crash last week, falling from $115,000 last Tuesday to a four-month low of $104,000 by Friday, a … Read more

Argo’s Creditor Growler Takes 87.5% Stake in the Miner in Debt Swap

Argo Blockchain’s largest lender, Growler Mining, is taking control of the embattled crypto miner through a debt-for-equity swap that leaves existing shareholders with just a small stake in the company. The restructuring, filed under the UK Companies Act, revealed that Growler will convert about $7.5 million in secured loans and provide new funding in exchange … Read more