Binance reveals proof of reserves for October, showing 21K Bitcoin holdings

Key Takeaways Binance’s proof of reserves shows surpluses in BTC, BNB, XRP, and major stablecoins. ETH and SOL remain fully backed at 100%, reflecting a conservative reserve approach. Share this article Binance revealed its October proof of reserves, showing it held over 100% of user deposits across all major assets, with several tokens maintained at a surplus. Bitcoin reserves alone include an excess of about 21,000 BTC. The exchange’s latest audit shows surpluses of 103% for Bitcoin, 112% for BNB, and 102% for XRP, along with 106% for USDT, 125%…

Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile raises $82M

Bitcoin life insurance company Meanwhile has raised $82 million in a new funding round led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures. The company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, plans to use the funds to meet “surging demand” for Bitcoin-denominated retirement and “inflation-proof” savings products, according to a Tuesday announcement. Meanwhile offers Bitcoin-based life insurance, annuities, savings products and insurance bonds for individuals and institutions, with all premiums, policy values and claims managed in Bitcoin (BTC).  Apollo, Stillmark and Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures also contributed to the funding round.…

You Have 2 Weeks to Take Profit, Bitcoin’s Bull Run is Ending (Analyst)

Fear & Greed Index expected to cross 80, a classic sell signal from past cycle tops, with nearly all BTC supply now sitting in profit. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high of almost $126,000 over the weekend, continuing its long-term rise in price. But a well-known market analyst is now warning that the current bull cycle will only last for about two more weeks, which means that investors have a short amount of time to lock in profits before a possible downturn. A Final Push to New Highs…

Pundit Predicts Potential XRP Price Rally From $3-$1,000 As It Replicates This Move From 2017-2018

Crypto analyst Barri C believes the XRP price could soon undergo a significant market movement. He says the chart pattern now resembles almost precisely what it did years ago, before XRP experienced its most notable price surge. The analyst thinks the market is repeating the same setup that once sent XRP soaring, and this could push the price to much higher levels in the coming months as trading activity and excitement build again. Analyst Says XRP Price Market Structure Mirrors 2017 Setup Barri C said that the XRP market is…

Virtuals Protocol unveils new launch system for its AI agent platform

Key Takeaways Unicorn replaces Virtuals’ Genesis model with an open, conviction-based framework for AI agent tokenization. The system introduces market-driven launches, founder capital milestones, and ecosystem airdrops for $VIRTUAL holders. Share this article Virtuals Protocol, a blockchain network on Base for deploying and co-owning AI agents, has launched Unicorn, a conviction-based launch system for tokenizing AI agents and businesses. Unicorn replaces the earlier Genesis model, moving from points and pledges to open market participation. The framework ties founder capital formation to valuation milestones and rewards early supporters through scalable allocations…

BTC Leads Global Crypto Markets With Record ETP inflows

Key takeaways: Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126,200, backed by a record $5.67 billion ETP inflows. Fiscal and geopolitical uncertainty have revived the “debasement trade” narrative. Institutional inflows dominate while retail participation continues to decline. Bitcoin (BTC) stormed to a new all-time high of $126,200 on Monday, following one of the strongest weeks on record for digital assets as global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) logged $5.67 billion in net inflows, the largest ever weekly haul. The surge reflected the return of investor conviction, fuelled by renewed faith in…

BitGo Secures VARA License amid Regulatory Crackdown

Digital asset infrastructure company BitGo said it had secured regulatory approval to offer specific services in Dubai amid the agency’s announcement of several enforcement actions. In a Tuesday notice, BitGo said its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) arm had secured a broker-dealer license from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai, allowing the company to provide “regulated digital asset trading and intermediation services to institutional clients.” The move came just a few weeks after BitGo said its European subsidiary could offer crypto services to local investors under a…

Linea launches ETH-backed loan with Maple Finance

Key Takeaways Linea has partnered with Maple Finance to offer ETH-backed institutional loans on its layer-2 blockchain. This collaboration enables users to use Ethereum as collateral to access liquidity on the Linea network. Share this article Linea, a layer-2 scaling solution, has launched an ETH-backed loan product in partnership with Maple Finance, an onchain platform that provides institutional credit products. The collaboration brings institutional lending capabilities to Linea’s blockchain network, allowing users to access liquidity using Ethereum as collateral. Maple Finance has been actively deploying institutional lending solutions on emerging…

What Tariff-Funded Checks Would Mean For Crypto

United States President Donald Trump has floated the idea of using import tariff revenue for another stimulus package, signaling a potential tailwind for crypto markets, alongside the ongoing government shutdown. Trump said he is considering giving Americans up to $2,000 in stimulus checks funded by revenue generated from import tariffs, according to an interview on the One America News Network published on Thursday. While the revenue from tariffs is just “starting to kick in,” they will ultimately generate “over a trillion dollars a year,” said Trump during the interview, adding…

Trend Reversal or Hidden Buy Signal for the Bulls?

HYPE drops 6% to $46 with $3.3M outflows. Price tests $43–$45 demand zone as whales hold $60M and smart money resists selling. Hyperliquid (HYPE) has pulled back to $46, down 6% in the last 24 hours. The weekly performance remains slightly positive, showing a 2% gain. Trading volume continues to be strong, with over $647 million recorded in the same period. Meanwhile, this recent drop follows a period of upward movement, raising questions about whether current price action marks a short-term correction or the start of a deeper decline. Price…