Zenrock’s zenZEC Hits $15M on Solana — Privacy Coins Enter DeFi

Zenrock’s wrapped Zcash token, zenZEC, surpasses $15M in volume on Solana, merging Zcash privacy with Solana’s speed and MPC security. A new chapter for privacy coins in DeFi.

Near Intents Hits $4.5B in Volume — NEAR Protocol’s Intent-Driven AI Model Redefines Cross-Chain Liquidity

Near Intents surpasses $4.5B in volume and $8.2M in fees, powering 35% of cross-chain liquidity. NEAR Protocol’s intent-based AI architecture positions it as the next-gen hub for Web3 interoperability.

NFT Market Plunges 9% as Buyers Vanish — Blue-Chip Collections Still Holding the Line

NFT trading volume drops 9% to $85M as Ethereum and Base lead the decline. CryptoPunks continue to attract buyers amid a market-wide freeze.

Stream Finance Loses $93 Million, Suspends Operations — DeFi Faces Renewed Scrutiny

Stream Finance halts operations after losing $93M due to fund mismanagement. Perkins Coie LLP to investigate as the DeFi sector faces renewed regulatory pressure.

South Korea Ditches Crypto for AI Stocks as Retail Traders Fuel a 70% KOSPI Surge

South Korean traders abandon crypto for AI-driven equities, fueling a 70% KOSPI rally led by Samsung and SK hynix. Crypto trading volume plunges 80% year-over-year.

Robert Kiyosaki Declares the Fed Dead — Says Bitcoin Is the Future of Freedom

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warns the U.S. is becoming a Marxist state and urges investors to protect wealth with Bitcoin, gold, and silver — calling them “the people’s money.”

ZCash (ZEC) Soars 1,500% — Analysts Warn of Miner Euphoria as Puell Multiple Hits Record

ZCash rockets 1,500% amid record miner profits and soaring hash rate. Analysts say the privacy coin may be entering a classic euphoria phase.

Australia’s Regulator Warns: “Innovate or Stagnate” as Tokenization Transforms Global Finance

ASIC Chair Joe Longo urges urgent regulatory modernization, warning Australia risks falling behind global leaders in tokenization and digital finance.

Bitcoin’s MVRV Ratio Enters Bottom Zone, Signaling Market Reset

Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio drops into the 1.8–2.0 zone, historically tied to major cycle bottoms. Analysts say the market shows exhaustion, not collapse — setting up a potential long-term recovery.

JPMorgan Expands Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $343M in BlackRock’s IBIT

JPMorgan Chase boosts its Bitcoin ETF investment by 64%, now holding $343M in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust — signaling a major institutional shift toward regulated crypto exposure.

Zcash Surges 433% as Privacy Coins Stage a Major Comeback

Zcash (ZEC) soars 433% amid renewed interest in privacy infrastructure, Project Tachyon upgrades, and institutional adoption. Arthur Hayes backs ZEC as Bitcoin’s privacy twin with 10K potential.

Stacks Launches Dual Stacking: Earn Bitcoin While Keeping Full Custody

Stacks introduces Dual Stacking — a Bitcoin-native yield system combining sBTC and STX, letting users earn BTC rewards while keeping full custody. Proof of Transfer powers this next evolution of Bitcoin DeFi.

Thailand Launches “Tourist DigiPay” for Crypto-to-Baht Payments Under AML Oversight

Thailand’s SEC, Bank of Thailand, and AMLO launch “Tourist DigiPay,” a crypto-to-baht payment system for tourists with strict AML compliance — a milestone for regulated crypto adoption in Southeast Asia.

Japan FSA Launches Stablecoin Pilot With Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC

Japan’s Financial Services Agency has launched the Payment Innovation Project with Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC — a nationwide stablecoin pilot setting the stage for digital-yen integration into Japan’s financial system.

Uranium Enters DeFi: xU3O8 Token Lending Goes Live on Morpho via Oku

Uranium-backed xU3O8 tokens are now live for lending on Morpho through Oku, marking a milestone in DeFi’s integration with real-world assets and nuclear commodities.

Thailand Digital Asset Association Calls for Urgent Crypto Policy as Blockchain Week 2025 Opens

The Thai Digital Asset Association urges the government to accelerate crypto policy and reclaim regional leadership as Thailand Blockchain Week 2025 highlights the nation’s digital-finance potential.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Enter High-Volatility Phase, Says Liquid Capital’s Jack Yi

Jack Yi of Liquid Capital predicts a new volatility cycle for Bitcoin and Ethereum driven by global rate cuts, liquidity rotation, and renewed DeFi growth.

BONK Plunges 42% but May Rebound 112% as Solana’s Meme Coin Shows Fundamental Strength

Solana’s top meme coin BONK drops 42% amid market panic, but ecosystem growth, token burns, and oversold conditions signal a potential 112% rebound.

Franklin Templeton Launches Tokenized U.S. Money Fund in Hong Kong Under Fintech 2030

Franklin Templeton launches Hong Kong’s first tokenized U.S. Government Money Fund with HSBC and OSL, aligning with HKMA’s Fintech 2030 digital-finance vision.

Bank of England to Launch Stablecoin Regulation with £20K Holding Cap

The Bank of England will publish its stablecoin framework on November 10, introducing £20K caps and dual-tier oversight to make the UK a global leader in regulated digital finance.

OKX Lists DASH and ZEC Perpetual Futures with 50× Leverage

OKX launches DASHUSDT and ZECUSDT perpetual futures with up to 50× leverage, signaling renewed institutional interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.

Kazakhstan Considers Bitcoin and Ethereum for Sovereign Reserve Diversification

Kazakhstan’s Central Bank is studying the integration of Bitcoin and Ethereum into its $60B national reserves, signaling a shift toward digital asset diversification.

Meme Coin Market Wipes Out $30B as Dogecoin, SHIB, and PEPE Crash Double Digits

The meme coin market just lost over $30 billion in 55 days, with Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and PEPE plunging double digits as Bitcoin slips to $100,561.

Bitcoin Liquidity Evaporates as U.S. Shutdown Extends — Investors Flee to Stablecoins

Bitcoin faces liquidity strain as the U.S. shutdown enters its second month. Rising exchange reserves, miner sell-offs, and record stablecoin withdrawals signal defensive positioning.

Arthur Hayes Warns of “Stealth QE” as U.S. Liquidity Quietly Expands

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says the U.S. is running stealth quantitative easing through the repo market — a hidden liquidity wave that could fuel Bitcoin’s next bull run.

Zcash Surges 700% as Privacy Reawakening Defies Institutional Bitcoin

Zcash’s 700% rally signals a privacy coin revival as Bitcoin turns institutional. Galaxy Research calls it a cultural countertrend — fueled by the Zashi wallet and Hyperliquid listings.

Decred, Dash, and Internet Computer Lead Selective Altcoin Rally Amid Market Consolidation

Decred, Dash, and Internet Computer post triple-digit surges while most altcoins stagnate. Privacy, payments, and AI narratives fuel selective rallies as Bitcoin dominance holds firm.

TON Strategy Faces Nasdaq Warning After $558M Toncoin Deal

Nasdaq flags TON Strategy for rule violations after a $558M PIPE deal with Kingsway Capital — nearly half allocated to Toncoin. The company remains listed as it pivots toward blockchain finance.

WhiteBIT Launches Licensed Crypto Exchange in Kazakhstan — WBT Token Hits $55 ATH

WhiteBIT expands into Kazakhstan with an AFSA license, tenge integration plans, and a $55 WBT token rally. The move cements Kazakhstan as a rising crypto hub.

Bitcoin Network Cools as Fees Drop 56% — Efficiency Meets Dependence

Bitcoin’s network activity slows even as price holds above $110K. Fees fall 56%, mempool clears, and miners grow reliant on price stability in 2025.

Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin’s Next Bull Run — $200K in Sight

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says Bitcoin’s consolidation is ending as inflation cools and institutional inflows rise. Targets: $200K for BTC and $7K for ETH by year-end.

Stellar Defends $0.277 as Smart Contract Activity Surges 700%

After a 5.5% sell-off, Stellar (XLM) rebounds above key support as smart contract activity surges 700%, signaling on-chain strength despite market volatility.

Hong Kong Launches Fintech 2030 Vision to Tokenize Finance

HKMA’s Fintech 2030 Vision ushers in a new era of tokenized finance — from digital bonds to cross-institutional platforms — cementing Hong Kong as Asia’s fintech hub.

Bank Negara Malaysia Launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub for Tokenized Finance

Bank Negara Malaysia introduces the Digital Asset Innovation Hub to tokenize real-world assets under Shariah-compliant and legal frameworks, aligning with Asia’s CBDC momentum.

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Expands Digital Yuan Development in Chengdu

SPDB launches a major hiring drive to build China’s digital yuan infrastructure, supporting the PBOC’s national CBDC strategy.

Dash Surges 321% as Evolution and DashSpend Redefine Its Utility

Dash is back with a 321% rally, powered by Evolution, DashSpend, and privacy upgrades. Here’s how the legacy crypto is reinventing payments for the Web3 era.