Crypto Market Reels After $19B Liquidation Event

The cryptocurrency market experienced one of its most dramatic days in history last weekend, with Bitcoin’s 18% plunge triggering over $19 billion in liquidations—the largest such event ever recorded. While the market remains in shock from the massive sell-off that wiped out six weeks of gains, analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex identify potential for recovery and a positive October ahead, pointing to underlying resilience despite the carnage.

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Trump Tower’s New Investment Bank: Dominari’s Ties

In the heart of Manhattan’s financial district, a startup investment bank has secured a strategic position within Trump Tower, operating just two floors below the Trump Organization’s headquarters. Dominari Holdings Inc., led by President Kyle Wool, has leveraged years of cultivated relationships with the Trump family to become a financial conduit for the former president’s eldest sons and senior executives. This proximity has translated into a succession of lucrative deals, raising questions about the intersection of political connections and financial opportunity in America’s business landscape.

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Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading in Regulatory Shift

Japanese regulators are moving to explicitly ban insider trading in cryptocurrencies for the first time, marking a significant regulatory shift in a country with deep crypto market roots. The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission will gain authority to investigate suspected violations involving digital assets, closing a gap where existing insider trading laws previously didn’t apply to cryptocurrencies.

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Binance Pledges $728M Relief After Crypto Sell-Off

Binance and BNB Chain have pledged a comprehensive $728 million support package for traders affected by the recent cryptocurrency market downturn, with the exchange launching a $400 million relief program despite explicitly stating it bears no responsibility for user losses. The initiative will distribute $300 million in token vouchers to eligible traders who suffered forced liquidations during the October 10-11, 2025, sell-off period, with distribution expected within 96 hours of announcement.

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Calamos Launches 3 Laddered Protected Bitcoin ETFs

Calamos Investments has significantly expanded its alternative bitcoin product suite with the launch of three innovative laddered protected ETFs now trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange. These groundbreaking funds, representing the first Calamos Laddered Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETFs in the market, signal growing institutional interest in structured bitcoin investment vehicles that combine cryptocurrency exposure with sophisticated protection mechanisms through traditional exchange-traded fund structures.

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OpenAI Deal Boosts Broadcom ETF Prospects

OpenAI’s commanding position in artificial intelligence is generating substantial downstream benefits across the semiconductor industry, with Broadcom emerging as a primary beneficiary. As the second-largest U.S. chipmaker behind Nvidia, Broadcom’s connection to OpenAI developments is creating compelling opportunities for ETF investors seeking exposure to the AI revolution’s infrastructure layer.

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NYC Launches First Digital Assets Office Under Mayor Adams

New York City has established the nation’s first municipal Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology through Mayor Eric Adams’ Executive Order #57, positioning the city as a potential global hub for cryptocurrency innovation. The office, led by former digital assets policy advisor Moises Rendon, aims to attract crypto industry investment and talent while supporting blockchain technology deployment across city operations, marking a significant milestone in municipal cryptocurrency adoption.

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Brazil’s BRLV Stablecoin Opens High-Yield Bond Access

São Paulo fintech Crown has raised $8.1 million to launch BRLV, a Brazilian real-denominated stablecoin backed by government bonds, providing institutional investors with compliant access to Brazil’s high-yield fixed-income market. This innovation addresses regulatory barriers that have traditionally limited global capital from reaching Brazil’s attractive double-digit interest rates, representing a significant development in the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets.

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Bitcoin Outshines Ethereum Amid Trump Tariff Tensions

Bitcoin has strengthened against Ethereum as renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and China sparked economic concerns, with one Bitcoin worth nearly 30 Ethereum on Friday compared to 27.7 earlier in the week. The shift reflects changing macroeconomic narratives rather than fundamental weaknesses in either cryptocurrency, as analysts remain divided on whether current conditions could spark an altcoin rally or if Bitcoin’s dominance will persist amid global uncertainty.

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