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Ripple-Backed Firm Plans SPAC, Raising $1B to 'Create the Largest Public XRP Treasury'
A new Ripple-backed public vehicle is planned to buy XRP on the open market and pursue yield strategies.

Blockchain.com Has Held Talks to Go Public Via SPAC Deal: Sources
The crypto trading platform and wallet provider is being advised by Cohen & Company Capital Markets, according to a person familiar wih the matter.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Launches Solana-Themed Credit Card With Auto-Staking Rewards
The new Solana edition of the Gemini Credit Card lets users earn up to 4% back in SOL and auto-stake rewards for extra yield.

XRP Investor Says $3M in XRP Was Stolen; Cold Wallet Maker Says Seed Import Made Wallet Hot
Long-time XRP investor Brandon LaRoque says he discovered the loss on Oct. 15 in cold wallet maker Ellipal’s mobile app, but the theft occurred on Oct. 12.

‘Ether Caught Fire’: ETH Surged as Capital Fled Bitcoin in Q3, CoinGecko Report Finds
ETH hit fresh highs while bitcoin cooled, as investors chased DeFi, altcoins, and tokenized assets. CoinGecko calls it a defining market shift.

Coinbase Institutional Highlights Three Catalysts That Could Lift Crypto in Q4 2025
In a Q4 2025 outlook report, Coinbase Institutional says the cycle still skews positive — with liquidity, stablecoins and policy progress lifting the market.

Stablecoins' $1 Peg Is a 'Misconception,' Says NYDIG After $500 Billion Market Meltdown
The recent $500 billion crypto market sell-off revealed the instability of stablecoins, with prices fluctuating even for stablecoins.

There Are Three Major Tailwinds for Crypto’s Next Rally, Says Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn
The firm's top researcher says the structural bull case is intact, pointing to AI capex, stablecoins and tokenization as tailwinds even after this month’s shakeout.

Richest YouTube Star MrBeast’s Firm Files Trademark With Crypto Ambitions
The application includes language related to crypto and Web3, such as managing financial services, downloadable software, and SaaS tools for managing crypto-related functionality.

Analyst Says He ‘Nibbled’ HYPE Below $34, Eyes $28 Area as Downtrend Persists
In an X post, a respected pseudonymous crypto analyst said he bought a HYPE spot position under $34 and would "load up" closer to $28 amid a market downtrend.

