Bitwise’s Solana ETF Dominates 2025 Launches, Bitcoin Dips After Powell Comments, and More — Week in Review

Bitwise’s Solana ETF dominance, bitcoin’s dip after Powell comments, x402 token surge, Western Union’s crypto push, and Trump’s attack on Powell in this Week in Review. Week in Review Bitwise’s Solana ETF dominated 2025 ETF launches with a blockbuster debut and even stronger day-two trading, bitcoin dipped after Powell warned a December rate cut isn’t […] Original

Argentine Exchange Ripio Launches Digital Peso as Part of Latam’s Stablecoin Rollout

Ripio stated that the Argentine peso stablecoin, wARS, would be available on Ethereum, World Chain, and Base, as a key element to expand the exchange’s infrastructure in Latam. It stated that additional local stablecoins would be launched to support several use cases using blockchain tech. Ripio Debuts Digital Peso in Argentina, Plans Local Currency Stablecoin […] Source

Steak ‘n Shake Launches Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

American fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake has announced the formation of a new Bitcoin treasury, built with the Bitcoin made from its restaurants’ sales.  “All payments received in Bitcoin will be placed in our [strategic Bitcoin reserve],” said Steak ‘n Shake in a post on X on Friday, which garnered strong support from the Bitcoin community. Source: Fold The company added that for every Bitcoin meal it sells, 210 sats (around $0.23) will be donated to nonprofit OpenSats, which supports contributors to Bitcoin Core and open source Bitcoin development. How…

Rumble Launches Bitcoin Tipping at Lugano PlanB Event in Switzerland

Key Notes Rumble introduces Bitcoin tipping, enabling direct BTC donations to content creators. The feature debuted at the Lugano PlanB Bitcoin conference in Switzerland. JP Morgan also announced BTC and ETH as acceptable loan collateral, signaling broader corporate crypto adoption. Streaming platform Rumble has announced the launch of a Bitcoin tipping feature that allows users to donate directly to creators and influencers in BTC. The feature debuted at the Lugano PlanB event on Friday, a conference hosted annually in Switzerland that brings together  Bitcoin-focused world leaders, technologists, and entrepreneurs. Rumble…

KuCoin Launches KuPool for DOGE & LTC Mining, BTC Next

Key Notes KuCoin has launched KuPool, a new mining pool service starting with Dogecoin and Litecoin. The platform will feature a transparent, trust-based hash rate verification model. Bitcoin mining support and additional proof-of-work tokens will be added soon. Seychelles-based crypto exchange KuCoin has announced the launch of its new mining pool service, KuPool. The initiative offers support for proof-of-work (PoW) assets such as Dogecoin DOGE $0.20 24h volatility: 2.2% Market cap: $29.64 B Vol. 24h: $1.95 B , Litecoin LTC $93.89 24h volatility: 1.4% Market cap: $7.18 B Vol. 24h:…

OneBullEx Launches Million-Dollar Trading Carnival – Five Campaigns, Countless Rewards

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, October 2025 — The market may be quiet, but OneBullEx is bringing the energy back to futures trading. The fast-growing exchange is rolling out its Million-Dollar Campaign Season, turning the platform into a festival of competition, strategy, and community rewards. With five simultaneous campaigns and […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Roxom Launches Bitcoin‑Denominated Perpetual Futures for Gold and S&P 500

Roxom announced the launch of bitcoin‑denominated perpetual futures that allow traders to price and trade exposure to the S&P 500 and Gold in BTC. Roxom co‑founder Borja Martel Seward calls the move foundational for “a new financial era.” The BTC‑settled instruments let users gain or hedge benchmark exposure without fiat conversion, enabling BTC‑native trading and […] Original

XYZVerse Launches First Blockchain-Based Counter-Strike 2 League

Jessie A Ellis Oct 22, 2025 07:03 XYZVerse introduces a $5.5 million crypto-powered Counter-Strike 2 league, combining esports with blockchain technology for enhanced transparency and fan engagement. XYZVerse is set to revolutionize the esports landscape by launching the first-ever blockchain-based Counter-Strike 2 league, according to CoinMarketCap. This ambitious venture introduces a $5.5 million crypto-powered league, drawing significant attention from both investors and gaming enthusiasts. Blockchain Integration in Esports The integration of blockchain technology into esports marks a significant development in the gaming…

SEAL Launches Global Phishing Defense Network With Major Crypto Wallets

MetaMask, Phantom, and other major crypto wallets have partnered with the Security Alliance to launch a global phishing defense network as crypto phishers stole over $400 million in the first half of 2025.  “We’ve joined forces to launch a global phishing defense network that can protect more users across the entire ecosystem,” said the MetaMask team on Wednesday. SEAL stated that the new defense network would “allow us to create a decentralized immune system for crypto security where anyone from around the world can prevent the next major phishing attack.”…

Austria’s 21bitcoin Launches Europe-First Bitcoin-Backed Loan Pilot With VR Bank and Sopra

21bitcoin operator FIOR Digital GmbH has launched a Europe‑first pilot project with Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG and Sopra Financial Technology GmbH to develop a regulatory-compliant bitcoin-backed lending white‑label solution, announced October 20, 2025. The consortium will run the pilot from Salzburg and partner banks’ sites, combining 21bitcoin’s custody and user-experience capabilities with VR Bank […] Original