The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued its first full Virtual Asset Platform Operator License to cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, marking a regulatory milestone in the United Arab Emirates’ expanding digital asset framework. UAE Issues First Comprehensive Crypto License to Bybit According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, the authorization follows Bybit’s in-principle approval […]
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Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Climbs Despite Price Consolidation Above $120K
Bitcoin ( BTC) derivatives markets showed signs of renewed activity Thursday, with total futures and options open interest (OI) trending higher as BTC traded around $121,280 during the afternoon session, following an intraday low of $120,923. BTC Options Data Reveals Bullish Tilt With 59.57% Calls vs 40.43% Puts Data from Coinglass revealed that total BTC […]
Read MoreTraders Brace for Volatility as Bitcoin and Ethereum Face $5.3 Billion Options Expiry
Over $5.3 billion in bitcoin and ethereum options will expire Friday, setting the stage for potential price swings. With BTC trading above its max pain level and ETH hovering near key resistance, traders are watching closely for volatility. Crypto Markets Eye Turbulence as Massive Options Expiry Hits on Friday More than $5.3 billion worth of […]
Read MoreReport: DOJ and Roger Ver Strike Deferred-Prosecution Agreement
Roger Ver, a prominent cryptocurrency investor, has reportedly reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve a criminal tax fraud case brought against him in 2024, according to sources speaking with the New York Times. Report: Crypto Pioneer Roger Ver to Settle With DOJ Federal prosecutors had accused Ver of failing to […]
Read MoreXRP’s $167 Billion Market Cap Faces Test as Price Pressures Build
Over the last hour, XRP traded between $2.79 and $2.80 on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, with a market cap of $167 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $5.24 billion. The intraday price range fluctuated between $2.77 and $2.91, suggesting short-term consolidation amid broader bearish pressures. XRP Chart Outlook and Price Prediction On the 1-hour […]
Read MoreState Street Survey: 60% of Institutions Eye Bigger Bitcoin and Crypto Bets
A major asset manager’s survey reveals that nearly 60% of institutional investors plan to increase their allocations to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the coming year, signaling a deepening embrace of digital assets. Tokenization Drives Crypto Boom, Per State Street Outlook State Street Corporation, overseeing $5.1 trillion in assets under management, released its “2025 Digital […]
Read MoreVietnam Taps Tether to Advise on Crypto Market Implementation
The Southeast Asian country recently passed regulation to establish government licensing for cryptocurrency exchanges. Vietnam and Tether Forge Partnership to Build out Crypto Market Vietnam is not known as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction but on Thursday, its leaders met with executives from stablecoin giant Tether to glean advice on building out a vibrant crypto market for […]
Read MorePaypay Acquires 40% Stake in Binance Japan to Expand Crypto Payments
Binance Japan has entered into a capital and business alliance with Paypay, one of Japan’s largest cashless payment platforms, marking a significant step toward integrating crypto assets with mainstream digital payments. Paypay and Binance Japan Join Forces to Bridge Crypto and Cashless Payments Binance Japan, the local arm of global crypto giant Binance, has announced […]
Read MoreNvidia Reaches Record $4.725 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI Boom
Nvidia’s market capitalization surged to $4.725 trillion on Oct. 9, 2025, solidifying its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company. How Nvidia Became the World’s Most Valuable Company The chipmaker’s shares closed at $194.06, marking a 2.62% increase from the prior session and pushing its valuation far ahead of competitors like Microsoft at […]
Read MoreBitcoin Price Falls Below $120K on Bitstamp, Hits $119,736 Low
Bitcoin ( BTC) briefly fell below the $120,000 mark on Bitstamp Thursday, hitting an intraday low of $119,736 at 1 p.m. EST before stabilizing slightly. Bitcoin’s price dropped under the $120,000 threshold on Bitstamp on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, reaching an hourly low of $119,736 at 1 p.m. EST. The move marked a sharp 3.6% […]
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