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Crypto-focused asset manager Grayscale staked $150 million worth of Ether after introducing staking for its exchange-traded products (ETPs) on Monday.The asset management company staked 32,000 Ether (ETH) worth $150 million, according to blockchain data platform Lookonchain.The transfer occurred a day after Grayscale introduced staking for its Ether ETPs, making it the first US-based crypto fund issuer to offer staking-based passive income for its funds.The move enables Grayscale’s ETP and its shareholders to start earning passive income via staking rewards on the $150 million. These staking rewards will be treated as “assets of the fund,” according to Grayscale’s ETP Staking Policy.Deducting…

Bitcoin just broke its previous all-time high, and it’s back in the headlines — and this time, one big bank thinks the rally is far from over. Standard Chartered has doubled down on its bold prediction that the world’s largest digital asset could hit $200,000 by the end of 2025, driven by strong institutional demand, ETF inflows and growing confidence in the scarce digital asset. The forecast comes as bitcoin trades near $125,000, just breaking its August all-time high of around $124,500. It’s up 12% in the past week, extending the fourth quarter surge many are calling “Uptober”. “ETF demand…

Reinforces “Power of Eight” Initiative, targeting 800M Worldcoin (WLD) tokens and verify 8B humans Currently over 17 million verified World humans, with goal of verifying 100 million in the next twelve months World is the single sign-on and Proof-of-Human verification for the AI era The Company is supported by a select group of strategic and institutional investors including: BitMine (BMNR), MOZAYYX, World Foundation, Wedbush, Coinfund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Kraken, Pantera, GSR, Brevan Howard and more EASTON, Pa., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) today announced the launch of its “Chairman’s Message” video series and corporate…

The index will track both digital assets and publicly traded crypto-linked companies. S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 7 that it is expanding its crypto index offerings with the launch of a new benchmark that tracks both cryptocurrencies and traditional stocks tied to the crypto industry.Called the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, the benchmark will include 35 publicly traded companies involved in blockchain, digital asset operations and infrastructure, and fintech, along with 15 major cryptocurrencies, according to a press release. The index was developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices in partnership with Dinari, a company that specializes in…

Prediction markets may be in a precarious regulatory situation, but that’s not stopping the companies from attracting major financial investments.Polymarket announced today that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is making a $2 billion strategic investment in the crypto-centric prediction market at a valuation of $9 billion.“Alongside its investment, ICE will become a global distributor of Polymarket’s event-driven data, providing customers with sentiment indicators on topics of market relevance,” the joint press release announcing the deal says. “Additionally, ICE and Polymarket have also agreed to partner on future tokenization initiatives.”The deal was first reported by…

October 2025 is shaping up to be an important month for investors keeping an eye on crypto presales. The market is adjusting to broader economic changes, and the conversation around new tokens is stronger than ever.Projects entering presale crypto phases often capture attention because they combine affordability with potential. Among these, Based Eggman ($GGs) has attracted a community interested in both its cultural energy and gaming-driven features.As the landscape of cryptocurrency presales continues to grow, understanding why some projects succeed while others disappear has never been more important. Based Eggman stands as one of the leading crypto presale projects to…

PANews reported on October 8 that the OKX market showed that BTC had just fallen below $121,000 and was currently trading at $120,845.20 per coin, down 0.83% on the day.

CleanCore Solutions (ZONE) now holds over 710 million DOGE$0.2525 tokens in its crypto treasury, with more than $20 million in unrealized gains, according to a Tuesday press release.The company continues with its goal of acquiring 1 billion DOGE. Launched just a month ago, the initiative is backed by the Dogecoin Foundation and coordinated through its corporate arm, House of Doge.CleanCore has been acquiring DOGE in phases since September 5 using proceeds from a $175 million private placement.“Our Treasury strategy is closely aligned with the long-term vision of insiders and the House of Doge, which emphasizes expanding utility as a catalyst…

How regulatory clarity propelled XRP past ETH XRP (XRP), introduced by Ripple Labs in 2012, was designed as a fast and cost-effective digital asset for cross-border transactions. However, its growth was hindered by a 2020 lawsuit from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which alleged that Ripple had conducted unregistered securities offerings.The multi-year case left XRP’s regulatory status uncertain, discouraging banks and funds from using its payment network. Portfolio managers viewed XRP as a high-risk asset, limiting its growth compared to other cryptocurrencies, particularly Ether (ETH).While XRP was gaining traction among investors, Ether continued to hold its place as the…