October 29, 2025 | 00:36
In a landmark move bridging traditional finance with emerging technologies, Nasdaq-listed OceanPal Inc. has secured $120 million through a private investment to launch SovereignAI, a subsidiary dedicated to commercializing the NEAR Protocol and developing privacy-preserving AI infrastructure. The venture represents one of the most significant corporate adoptions of crypto treasury strategies, with plans to acquire up to 10% of the NEAR token supply, creating a public market vehicle for exposure to blockchain and AI convergence.
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Shiba Inu Technical Analysis: Weak Until Cycle End
Popular technical analyst Charting Guy has delivered a sobering assessment of Shiba Inu (SHIB), classifying the meme token among ‘Bad Looking Charts’ and projecting it will remain weak and choppy until the final stages of the current crypto cycle. His October 2025 analysis shows SHIB trading below critical Fibonacci resistance levels while major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum demonstrate stronger technical structures, suggesting a narrow, quality-focused market that may delay any significant SHIB breakout.
read moreMoreMarkets & FalconX Partner on XRP Yield Products
MoreMarkets, a transparent crypto yield platform, has partnered with FalconX, the world’s largest digital asset prime brokerage, to bring institutional-grade credit and derivatives infrastructure to XRP account offerings. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step in democratizing access to sophisticated financial strategies that were previously exclusive to institutional investors managing millions in assets. The partnership introduces two innovative XRP-focused accounts designed to capitalize on growing institutional confidence in the $181 billion asset class.
read moreTezos Partners with Google Cloud to Boost Etherlink Ecosystem
In a strategic move to accelerate Web3 development, the Tezos Foundation has partnered with Google Cloud to provide substantial resources for its burgeoning Etherlink ecosystem. This collaboration makes qualified Etherlink developers eligible for Google Cloud’s Web3 Startup Program, offering up to $200,000 in cloud credits, technical assistance, and valuable networking opportunities. The initiative represents a significant boost for the energy-efficient Tezos blockchain’s Layer-2 solution, which has already demonstrated impressive growth with over $70 million in total value locked despite broader market challenges.
read moreBitcoin Surges Past $111K as Crypto Market Adds $150B
The cryptocurrency market has staged a remarkable recovery, with Bitcoin breaking through the $111,000 barrier and the broader digital asset sector adding approximately $150 billion in value within just 24 hours. This dramatic turnaround, which pushed the total cryptocurrency market capitalization to $3.87 trillion, appears driven by renewed geopolitical optimism following Donald Trump’s announcement of an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Major altcoins have outperformed even Bitcoin’s impressive gains, with several posting double-digit percentage increases as market sentiment turned decisively positive.
read moreAltcoins Rebound 7-14% as Traders Buy Trade War Dip
Cryptocurrency markets staged a sharp recovery Monday after a brutal weekend of liquidations triggered by renewed U.S.-China trade tensions. Opportunistic traders who bought the dip are now seeing gains between 7% and 14% across several altcoins as market sentiment turns cautiously optimistic, according to market intelligence provider Santiment.
read moreLuxembourg Invests in Bitcoin ETFs, Trump Mulls CZ Pardon
In a landmark week for cryptocurrency adoption and regulation, Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund has become the first Eurozone nation to allocate 1% of its portfolio to Bitcoin ETFs, signaling unprecedented institutional acceptance. Simultaneously, former President Trump is reportedly considering a presidential pardon for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape for crypto executives while the SEC moves toward formalizing an innovation exemption for digital assets.
read moreNEAR & LINK Face Key Resistance as Bitcoin Holds Key
NEAR Protocol surged 9.3% on Friday, approaching critical resistance levels while Chainlink tests breakout zones. Both altcoins face technical hurdles as Bitcoin’s direction remains uncertain, with their breakout potential heavily dependent on the dominant cryptocurrency establishing clear directional momentum in the coming week.
read moreIntent-Based Token Sales: Simpler Crypto Launches
Token sales have long represented both the promise and peril of cryptocurrency investing—offering early access to groundbreaking projects while demanding navigation of complex, multi-chain processes fraught with risk. Now, intent-based architecture is poised to revolutionize this landscape, reducing participation to a single click and eliminating the technical hurdles that have long frustrated investors. This transformation, exemplified by platforms like Calyx and technologies such as NEAR Protocol’s Intents framework, promises to make token launches more accessible, secure, and efficient across multiple blockchains.
read moreBNB Chain Surpasses Solana in Active Users, Hits Record High
BNB Chain has reclaimed its position as the leading blockchain by active addresses, overtaking both NEAR Protocol and Solana in September with 52.5 million users. The surge is largely driven by massive user engagement with Aster, whose total value locked skyrocketed 570% to $2.34 billion, driving decentralized trading and yield farming activity across the ecosystem. This renewed momentum has propelled the BNB token to record price highs above $1,189, with futures data indicating strong buying pressure and potential for further gains.
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