Author: James Wilson

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. As financial leaders gathered recently at the Sibos conference, which took place in Frankfurt, Germany, the conversation is no longer about whether crypto belongs at the table. That debate is over. The focus has shifted to how banks, networks, and platforms can adapt in a world where blockchain and digital assets are no longer fringe experiments but building blocks of the global economy. Summary The debate around crypto’s legitimacy ended — the focus has shifted to how…

Crypto liquidations within the past 24 hours have reached $825 million, with long positions dominating. The market crash comes as major altcoins begin to drop in value. Summary The crypto market saw a massive $825.4 million in total liquidations on Oct. 30, with long positions making up over 79% of the total. Bitcoin led the losses with $310.3 million in long liquidations. The market cap dropped 1.6% to $3.8 trillion as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins like Solana and XRP saw sharp declines. The downturn was fueled by post-Fed rate cut uncertainty, excessive leverage, and fading investor momentum despite new…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Mono Protocol’s presale is redefining 2025’s crypto landscape by focusing on real utility, cross-chain simplicity, and developer-first design instead of hype. Summary Mono Protocol removes friction between blockchains, helping developers build seamless cross-chain web3 apps. The presale, now in Stage 15 at $0.045, highlights strong community confidence ahead of its $0.500 launch target. Upcoming milestones include an audit on October 30, beta launch on November 7, and CEO AMA on November 13. Many projects collapse because they focus on…

Crypto traders remained on edge as they await Fed Chair Powell’s speech following the FOMC meeting set to wrap up later today. Summary Fed Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver a speech on the Fed’s latest policy decision and economic outlook later today. CME’s FeWatch tool shows odds of a 25bps cut at 99.9%. Bitcoin and major crypto assets experienced modest losses over the past 24 hours. According to data from crypto.news, the total crypto market cap slipped 1.2% to around $3.9 trillion, with most major tokens posting mild losses.  At press time, Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency,…

XRP price is holding steady near $2.60 as a key sell signal tests its recent rally, with whales and possible exchange-traded fund approvals anchoring market confidence. Summary TD Sequential flashes a short-term XRP sell signal after a strong weekly gain. Whale accumulation and ETF optimism support long-term upside. Technical setup shows consolidation with cautious bullish momentum. XRP slipped 0.4% over the past 24 hours to trade at $2.63 at press time. The toke is up 9.4% in the past week but down another 9.4% over the last month. At current prices, XRP is about 27% below its July peak of…

Visa will add support for four new stablecoins on its settlement platform after the payments giant witnessed a spike in demand for stablecoin-linked card services. Summary Visa will add support for four new stablecoins across four different blockchains as part of its expanded settlement platform. The company reported a fourfold rise in stablecoin-linked card spending over the last quarter. Visa has launched a stablecoin pilot to enable banks to pre-fund cross-border payments. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Ryan McInerney told investors that Visa plans to double down on its stablecoin offerings as it reported a fourfold increase in…

Crypto prices today are drifting lower ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy update.  Summary Crypto market cap slips 1.5% to $3.88T as BTC trades near $113,000. Traders anticipate a 0.25% rate cut, with volatility expected post-meeting. Spot BTC and ETH ETFs post strong inflows, showing steady institutional demand. The total market capitalization has slipped 1.5% to $3.88 trillion, with most major tokens posting slight losses. At press time, Bitcoin trades at $112,831, down 1% in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum changes hands at $4,016, a 2% drop. BNB is down 2.9% to $1,102, and XRP trades at $2.62,…

Maple Finance is taking a major step toward sustainability as its community backs a proposal to end SYRUP staking and shift to a revenue-driven buyback model. Summary Maple Finance ends SYRUP staking after 91% community approval. 25% of revenue redirected to token buybacks via Syrup Strategic Fund. Governance expands to include all SYRUP and stSYRUP holders. Maple Finance is preparing to end staking rewards for its SYRUP token under a new plan aimed at creating long-term stability and linking the token’s value directly to the project’s revenue. According to Snapshot, the MIP-019 proposal unveiled on Oct. 28 already shows over…

Western Union is tapping the Solana blockchain to serve as the core rails for its USDPT stablecoin network. The move signals a major enterprise validation of the network’s capacity and reliability. Summary Western Union plans to launch USDPT, a stablecoin issued on Solana with Anchorage Digital Bank. The rollout includes a Digital Asset Network to bridge crypto transfers with real world cash access. The initiative aims for a full launch by mid 2026, signaling enterprise confidence in Solana’s throughput and cost efficiency. According to a press release dated Oct. 28, the 173-year-old money transfer behemoth is launching its own stablecoin,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. CryptoProcessing unveils revamped website focused on speed, utility, and global crypto business adoption. Summary CryptoProcessing launches a faster, clearer website built for global businesses using digital assets. New site upgrade streamlines navigation, boosts speed, and enhances access to key crypto business tools. The revamped website also offers frictionless user flow, full mobile optimization, and clearer service structure. CryptoProcessing has rolled out a new version of its website. The upgrade reflects the company’s focus on utility, speed, and real-world use by…