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Fed cuts rates but Powell tempers December cut expectations
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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.
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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.
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Bitcoin falls below $108,000 after Fed's rate cut
Chris Blake Immagine generata dall'IA
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.
XRP plunges 8% as fed signals and bitcoin weakness hit
XRP's price fell nearly 8% on October 31, 2025, breaching a key support level amid hawkish Federal Reserve comments and broader cryptocurrency market declines. The token dropped from around $2.65 to $2.48, accompanied by unusually high trading volume. This breakdown highlights ongoing volatility in the crypto sector.
Prosecutors warn of crypto ATM scam in Washington
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.
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.