Chris Blake
Bitcoin falls below $108,000 after Fed's rate cut
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Bitcoin dropped below $108,000 on October 30, 2025, as the cryptocurrency market shed over $80 billion following the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point interest rate cut. Traders reacted with a 'sell the news' move amid hawkish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaling no further cuts in December. The decline marks a disappointing end to 'Uptober,' with bitcoin on track for its worst monthly performance since 2014.
Solana price drops despite U.S. spot ETF launches
Solana's token price tumbled 8% on Thursday, erasing year-over-year gains, even as the first spot-based Solana ETFs debuted in the U.S. The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF attracted significant inflows, but failed to lift the price. Meanwhile, Fidelity advanced its own Solana ETF filing with the SEC.
Aave token falls 8% amid broader crypto market weakness
The governance token of the decentralized lending protocol Aave dropped 8% to $208 on Thursday, underperforming the wider crypto market. This decline occurred despite strong growth in Aave's institutional real-world asset lending arm. Technical indicators point to a bearish trend as key support levels failed.
Federal reserve cuts rates amid trump crypto surge
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Prosecutors warn of crypto ATM scam in Washington
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A woman in Washington, D.C., claims she lost thousands in a cryptocurrency scam involving ATMs. The city's top prosecutor accuses an ATM provider of enabling the fraud, where victims are tricked into buying bitcoin to supposedly protect their money. California regulators have also cracked down on similar kiosk operators for overcharging consumers.
Experts advance joint fight against crypto-enabled crime
The 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets brought together global experts to address the professionalization of cryptocurrency-related crime. Participants highlighted the need for stronger international responses to match evolving threats. Key priorities include developing common standards, deepening cooperation, and investing in capacity building.
Fed cuts rates but Powell tempers December cut expectations
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 3.75%-4.0% on Wednesday, as expected. However, Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish comments during the press conference cast doubt on a further cut in December, triggering a selloff in crypto markets. Bitcoin fell below $110,000, while Chainlink experienced volatility before a partial rebound.
Mastercard declines comment on reported zerohash acquisition
Mastercard executives sidestepped questions about a reported $2 billion deal to acquire crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash during their third-quarter earnings call. The card network emphasized a broad acquisition strategy without confirming the speculation. This comes amid accelerating mergers and acquisitions in the digital assets sector.