Day: October 21, 2025

Bitcoin Whales Shift Billions Into ETFs Like BlackRock’s IBIT

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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 conversions into its iShares spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). After years of self-custody, many whales are recognizing “the convenience of being able to hold their exposure within their existing financial adviser or private-bank relationship,” Mitchnick said. …

FED Mulls ‘Payment Accounts’ for Fintechs, Small Companies

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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 seeking to utilize the Fed’s payment services, which are currently reserved for large banks and financial institutions through the Fed’s “master accounts.” “I believe we can and should do more to support those actively transforming…

Bitcoin.com Supports the May 2026 Bitcoin Cash Upgrade

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Bitcoin Cash continues its mission to deliver fast, affordable, and scalable peer-to-peer payments. With the upcoming May 2026 network upgrade, the blockchain doubles down on usability. Bitcoin Cash Advances On-Chain Innovation With Four New CHIPs in 2026 Network Upgrade At Bitcoin.com, our mission is to make economic freedom accessible to everyone. Bitcoin Cash focuses on […] Original

Best Crypto to Buy as Blockchain.com Plans SPAC Listing: Market Explosion Soon?

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What to Know: Blockchain.com is reportedly considering a public listing via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). A SPAC route is viewed as quicker and less complex than a traditional IPO. The hiring of a CFO (Justin Evans) from Goldman Sachs and a COO (Mike Wilcox) indicates preparations for a public company structure. The step would further develop crypto infrastructure and identify the best cryptocurrencies to buy – such as $HYPER and $PEPENODE – as the blockchain economy expands. Crypto wallet and exchange firm Blockchain.com is reportedly exploring a public…

XRP Whales Flood Binance With Massive Deposits – Selling Pressure Mounts

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XRP continues to face pressure as bulls struggle to push the price back above key resistance levels. After weeks of declines, market sentiment remains fragile, with many traders questioning whether the altcoin can find solid footing. However, some analysts still see potential upside — provided XRP manages to reclaim higher levels and attract renewed buying interest. Related Reading Fresh data from CryptoQuant sheds light on an important dynamic unfolding behind the scenes. Since the beginning of October, a clear shift has emerged in the behavior of XRP whales. According to…

Strategy (MSTR) Gets Buy Rating From Citi on Bullish Bitcoin (BTC) Outlook

Investment bank Citi (C) initiated coverage of Strategy (MSTR) with a buy/high risk rating and a $485 price target, positioning the stock as a leveraged bet on bitcoin BTC$113,197.67. MSTR shares were 1.5% higher in early trading on Tuesday, around $301. The price target reflects Citi’s 12-month bitcoin forecast of $181,000, representing 63% upside from current levels, and a 25% to 35% net asset value (NAV) premium, which aligns with Strategy’s historical 2.5x to 3.5x bitcoin yield multiple, the bank said in the Tuesday report. That structure, the bank’s analysts…

Can Crypto Save Cuomo’s Campaign?

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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 Eric Adams, which have yielded mixed results so far. The mayor’s office reported that many crypto startups have appeared in New York, while existing crypto businesses have not seen much change. Some have noted that…

BNB Chain Partners with BPN After $50M Investment via YZi

Key Notes BNB Chain and BNP have launched a real-time, multi-stablecoin global settlement network. A $50 million financing round led by YZi Labs backs the initiative. Expansion targets 20 regional stablecoins across Latin America, Africa, and Asia by year-end. BNB Chain BNB $1 100 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $152.47 B Vol. 24h: $2.82 B unveiled a major partnership with Better Payment Network (BPN) to create a programmable, real-time payment layer built on stablecoin liquidity. The initiative seeks to connect traditional finance with on-chain systems through a unified, multi-stablecoin framework,…