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Crypto Market Maker GSR to Acquire FINRA-Registered Broker-Dealer Equilibrium Capital Services
Cryptocurrency market maker GSR has signed an agreement to acquire Equilibrium Capital Services, a Portland-based broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA. The deal, which is still pending regulatory approval, marks a step...

Cryptohack Roundup: White House Pulls CFTC Chair Nom
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency , Cryptocurrency Fraud , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: Texas Brothers Charged in $8M Crypto-Linked Kidnapping Case Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • October 2, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Every week, Information...

What Makes Crypto Prices Move Faster Than Most Markets?
Article – Hugh Grant Cryptocurrencies are known for rapid price movements that can be incredibly difficult to predict. Why do these prices move faster than traditional markets? Find out here. Photo/Supplied. Crypto prices move at speeds that make...

9 Tokens Making Waves While One Top Crypto Presale In 2025 With 1000x Growth Potential Explodes Fast
The top crypto presale in 2025 with 1000x growth potential, is already capturing the attention of investors racing to spot the next big cryptocurrency sensation before it skyrockets, as emerging tokens like La Culex gain momentum alongside...

State Regulators Sound Alarm Over Looming Weakening of Crypto Oversight
State securities regulators are raising concerns that their ability to prosecute cryptocurrency-related fraud could be sharply curtailed under draft legislation making its way through Congress — just as federal enforcement against digital-asset...
Amber Premium Added to S&P Global Broad Market Index (BMI)
NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), operating under the brand name “Amber Premium,” is Asia’s leading digital wealth management platform. Renowned for delivering cutting-edge technology and...

Will Tribal Casinos Be the Proving Ground for Crypto in U.S. Gaming?
BurraPay’s Bragg deal could set the stage for compliant digital payments in U.S. gaming. A recent integration agreement between BurraPay, a provider of cryptocurrency payment solutions, and renowned iGaming supplier, the Bragg Gaming Group...

Solana Rallies 6.21%, Monero Gains 6.69%, and BullZilla Tops Michael Saylor’s Radar as the Best Crypto Presale to Buy Today
The cryptocurrency market is entering a decisive phase where established coins are rallying, but presales are stealing the spotlight. For traders, analysts, and blockchain developers, the question is no longer just which large caps to hold; it’s...
CME Group To Offer Around-the-Clock Trading For Cryptocurrency Futures And Options
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its cryptocurrency futures and options will be available to trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning in early 2026, pending regulatory review. "While not all...

Uptown's former Immaculata High School on track to become apartments, senior living with the help of crypto
The long-awaited redevelopment of the former Immaculata High School in Uptown could begin next year. But the project’s team wants to raise capital by offering shares in the building through cryptocurrency. Developer Keith Giles is partnering with...
CME Group to expand with 24/7 crypto derivatives trading in 2026
The derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group said it will expand its services to offer “always on” trading for crypto markets starting in 2026. In a Thursday notice, the CME Group said that, pending regulatory review, it...

5:20 p.m. tremendous content tremendous content Why Did Melania Trump Share an AI Body-Double Video?: 4 Theories. By Margaret Hartmann Is the First Lady’s bizarre X post an ad for her troubled cryptocurrency or confirmation of “fake Melania”?
The video was originally posted by the official account of Melania’s cryptocurrency, $MELANIA, then shared by the First Lady’s personal X account. Though neither the caption nor the video itself expressed a clear promotional message like, “Hey,...

Abu Dhabi Bans Crypto Mining on Farms, Citing Energy Use
Abu Dhabi’s Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has reaffirmed a ban on cryptocurrency mining across farms in the emirate, warning that violators face stiff penalties and disconnection from government services. The move follows recent...

CME Group to launch around the clock cryptocurrency derivatives trading in 2026
Capital markets • News CME Group announced plans to offer 24-hour cryptocurrency futures and options trading starting in early 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The move extends trading hours for its digital asset products to seven days a week...
CME Group Reports Second-Highest Q3 And September ADV - Record Quarterly Cryptocurrency ADV Of 340,000 Contracts
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its quarterly and monthly market statistics, with average daily volume (ADV) reaching 25.3 million contracts in Q3 and 26.1 million contracts in September, the second-highest...

Breaking: CME to Launch 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Amid Rising Institutional Demand
Derivatives exchange CME Group has announced plans to begin offering 247/7 crypto futures and options trading from next year. This comes as demand for crypto products among institutional investors rises, with other firms also expanding their...

Kazakhstan Marks Decade of Foreign Media Awards Honoring Global Voices
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted an award ceremony in Astana on Oct. 2 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media contest. The competition recognized international journalists whose...

Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Whitelist Nears Launch – Is This the Best Crypto for 2025?
Privacy is moving from an optional feature to a central requirement in blockchain. As regulators, enterprises, and everyday users look for tools that protect data while keeping trust intact, new networks are being built with privacy at their core....

DOT Plans Ecosystem Upgrade, Sui Rallies, BlockDAG Becomes 2025’s Top-Trending Crypto With F1® Team Partnership!
Polkadot (DOT) news is heating up as its stablecoin proposal, pUSD, gains overwhelming community support. With over 75% of votes backing it, DOT is shaping a path toward stronger ecosystem utility. Meanwhile, Sui (SUI) prediction trends are...
Papua New Guinea confronts the risk of grey listing by global money laundering watchdog
Bank of PNG governor Elizabeth Genia said while grey listing does not impose sanctions, it acts as a red flag. Photo: 123rf.com As Papua New Guinea stares at the possibility of being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list early...