Category: Reviews

Kraken Completes Acquisition of Small Exchange to Expand in US

Key Notes Kraken has acquired a CFTC-licensed DCM dubbed Small Exchange. According to the announcement, the acquisition advances Kraken’s mission to build a unified, high-performance trading environment. Kraken recently launched its “Perps” perpetual trading product. Top cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired a CFTC-licensed Designated Contract Market (DCM) dubbed Small Exchange. It completed the acquisition with IG Group, for $100 million, laying the foundation for Kraken to launch a fully US-native derivatives venue and product suite. Moreover, it expands the operations of the cryptocurrency exchange in the country. Kraken Sets Pace…

Ethereum ETF Inflows Stay Strong — ETH Struggles Past $4,000

Key Notes BlackRock Ethereum ETF led with $163 million in inflows and over $1.4 billion in trading volume. ETHA has attracted over $10 billion in 2025, ranking 15th out of 4,400+ ETFs, underscoring rising institutional confidence. Market analysts remain divided on the ETH price trajectory as bulls and bears are in a tight fight at $4,000. Inflows into spot Ethereum ETH $4 060 24h volatility: 2.3% Market cap: $487.18 B Vol. 24h: $40.74 B ETFs continue to remain strong even as the ETH price faces strong selling pressure in the…

BitMine Bags $400M ETH as Ethereum Trends on Socials

Key Notes BitMine Immersion Technologies bought over $417 million in ETH amid the market dip. Ethereum dominates social media as major developments fuel optimism. Institutional accumulation drives the ETH supply squeeze, with many analysts turning bullish. Ethereum ETH $4 060 24h volatility: 2.3% Market cap: $487.18 B Vol. 24h: $40.74 B continues to dominate headlines amid massive accumulation led by Tom Lee-chaired BitMine Immersion Technologies. The company reportedly bought the dip once again on Oct. 16, acquiring an additional 104,336 ETH, valued at roughly $417 million. It looks like Bitmine(@BitMNR)…

Binance’s Reserves Still Close to ATHs with Persistent Sell-offs

Key Notes Binance reserves took a hit, but inflows keep flowing into Binance. DefiLlama data shows a net inflow of $3.6 billion in 24 hours into the exchange. A new ATH for USDT via ERC20 on Binance has been set. Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, recorded a significant decline in its digital asset reserves over the past week. The top exchange witnessed an $8 billion plunge in its Bitcoin BTC $109 771 24h volatility: 2.6% Market cap: $2.19 T Vol. 24h: $67.08 B , Ethereum ETH $3…

Bitcoin Is ‘Flirting’ with Danger: Early Black Friday?

Key Notes Bitcoin continues to trade below the critical $112,000 mark amid global market stress. A $19 billion futures wipeout sparks fears of a deeper correction. Analysts warn of fragility but see long-term recovery potential. Bitcoin BTC $110 599 24h volatility: 2.4% Market cap: $2.21 T Vol. 24h: $66.72 B has once again slipped below the crucial $112,000 level, a zone that has historically acted as both support and resistance. The downturn is triggered by mounting macroeconomic concerns and a staggering $19 billion futures liquidation across exchanges. According to Glassnode,…

Dogecoin (DOGE) Bears Dominate — Price Action Suggests More Downside Ahead

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Crypto Whale Behind $19B Liquidation Event Moves $129M Into Binance Ahead of Key Macro Events

Key Notes The Hyperunit entity previously profited from shorting Bitcoin during Trump’s tariff announcement that triggered $19B in liquidations. Bitcoin futures volume plunged 32.77% to $96.56B while open interest fell to $72.62B as traders cut leverage exposure. Long-to-short ratio turned bearish at 0.99, signaling deleveraging as markets brace for Fed decision and government shutdown impacts. On Oct. 15, blockchain trackers detected a $129  million transfer from a wallet cluster tied to the “Hyperunit” trading entity into Binance. The entity, which manages over $10 billion in crypto assets, gained attention after…

Aptos Partners with India’s Largest Telecom Jio to Launch Blockchain Rewards for 500M Users

Key Notes India’s largest telecom operator integrates Aptos layer-1 blockchain to deliver practical rewards rather than speculative assets to subscribers. The beta program represents one of the largest real-world Web3 deployments by any telecom company in history globally. Aptos token declined 5% despite the announcement, following broader crypto market trends and showing muted investor reaction to the news. Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs have entered a partnership with Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, to launch a blockchain-based rewards platform tailored for Jio’s subscriber base of over 500 million users.…

Crypto Whales Buy $30M of Tokenized Gold Amid New All-Time Highs

Key Notes Two major whales accumulated $30M in Tether’s gold-backed tokens as the precious metal surged past $4,200 per ounce. Gold’s market cap of $29.27 trillion dwarfs all other assets, including Nvidia’s $4.5 trillion and Bitcoin’s $2.21 trillion valuations. The shift to tokenized gold follows a historic crypto crash that wiped out $19 billion in liquidations across digital asset markets. Gold has made a new all-time high on October 15, following previously achieved, subsequent record highs this week on October 13 and 14. As the leading commodity rallies, some crypto…

Tether-backed Firm Launches Tokenized Gold (XAUT0) on Solana Blockchain

Key Notes Tether’s XAUT0 launch provides access to $170 billion in unified liquidity across 12 chains during gold’s rally to record highs. Solana faces downward pressure from a suspected $17.6 million Alameda Research transfer to Coinbase despite RWA momentum. Technical indicators show SOL must reclaim $213 support to target $244, or risk falling toward $181 if selling intensifies. USDT0, a liquidity unification protocol backed by stablecoin issuer Tether, has launched a tokenized gold asset, XAUT0, on the Solana blockchain. The move comes as gold prices hit a new all-time high…