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Hong Kong has approved the city’s first spot Solana ETF, a move that positions it once again at the front of regulated digital asset access in Asia. The product, launched by ChinaAMC, the Hong Kong arm of Chinese fund manager China Asset Management, begins trading on Oct. 27 across HKD, USD, and RMB counters on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It will hold physical SOL backed by the CME CF Solana-USD Index and charge a total expense ratio near 2%.For the first time, institutional investors will be able to buy Solana exposure through a regulated wrapper without managing wallets or…

In the latest validation of prediction markets, the NHL announced Tuesday that it has struck licensing agreements with both Kalshi and Polymarket.The NHL becomes the first major US sports league to ink an official partnership in the prediction market space.The deal gives Kalshi and Polymarket access to NHL data, rights to the league’s logos, and official partnership designation.Kalshi is already leveraging the relationship, displaying the NHL logo on its app. Without the proper licensing agreements, the company has resisted using official marks of any league; Polymarket stopped using NFL logos on its platform after feeling blowback for displaying them without…

As 2025’s crypto market heats up, presale coins are drawing fresh attention from both retail and institutional investors. But in a sea of promises and prototypes, only a handful of projects are showing real traction. The latest wave includes platforms focused on everything from high-speed micropayments to cold wallet security and blockchain interoperability. Yet one name is rising above the noise, BlockDAG. With working infrastructure and growing exchange visibility, it’s setting new standards. This list explores four standout contenders in the current cycle, each with unique value propositions. For many, the search for the best crypto to buy before launch starts…

Key Takeaways Hong Kong approves its first-ever Solana spot ETF, issued by ChinaAMC. It is the third crypto spot ETF in Hong Kong after Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Solana ETF will debut on Oct. 27 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Hong Kong has approved its first spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF), expanding its roster of regulated crypto investment products. The ETF, issued by China Asset Management Company (ChinaAMC), received formal clearance from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) earlier this week. This marks the third cryptocurrency spot ETF to receive SFC approval — following Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum…

Hollywood has hit a breaking point. Audiences are fatigued by franchise sequels and reboots. YouTube has overtaken Disney as the world’s largest distributor. And Gen AI tools like Sora 2 can soon turn anyone into a filmmaker. Yet one thing hasn’t changed: how films get financed. And that’s why we keep getting fewer original films. Decline of original screenplays at the US box office (1984-2023)Source: The Numbers and Box Office MojoFor decades, filmmakers have had only two ways to raise capital: courting wealthy “patrons of the arts” or signing away IP in restrictive studio deals. These small circles still control…

Bitcoin may dominate the crypto headlines, but the real growth story of the next five years will be stablecoins, the digital dollars that are modernizing the way money moves around the globe.Yes, the original cryptocurrency is rapidly becoming an ideal non-sovereign global store of value, with a market capitalization of $2.3 trillion, but stablecoins serve a transactional purpose and thus have already vastly surpassed bitcoin in daily transactions. On October 6, bitcoin’s 24-hour volume was $63.8 billion, compared to stablecoins’ $146 billion — more than double the transaction volume.There’s a simple reason for this. Stablecoins aren’t just an investible asset…

Reflecting its evolution into a global builder of next-generation data center infrastructure powering Bitcoin and, in the future, AI computationTRENTO, Italy, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alps Blockchain, a European leader in digital infrastructure and Bitcoin mining, today announced its forthcoming corporate rebranding to Alps, marking a new chapter in its growth as a fully integrated infrastructure company.The rebranding underscores Alps’ transformation from a pioneering Bitcoin mining operator into a vertically integrated builder and manager of advanced data centers, capable of converting energy into digital computation – from Bitcoin mining with ASIC systems to, in the future, high-performance computing (HPC) for…

APIA, Samoa, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, the most efficient crypto exchange, today launched an upgraded Rewards Hub with up to $15,000 USDT in total rewards, mystery box system, and missions for new and experienced traders. The upgraded Rewards Hub replaces fixed prizes with mystery boxes containing cash, BTC airdrops, trading fee vouchers, and futures bonus coupons.Updated Rewards Hub includes:Newcomer Welcome Gifts — Up to 5,000 USDT for KYC verification, first deposit, and first trade$10,000 Trading Challenge — 5,000 USDT in Futures rewards plus 5,000 USDT in Spot rewardsEarn Incentives — 7% interest boost coupons for new users completing staking…

[Major Industry News] As market rumors spread about Ripple’s $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, BlackchainMining, a UK-registered green cloud mining platform, announced the launch of a global incentive program. This program offers a reward pool of up to $77.77 million to XRP holders and new users, ushering in a new era of digital asset appreciation!Say goodbye to the dilemma of holding coins: the moment of wealth awakening for XRP holdersUnlike Bitcoin, XRP is fully distributed from its inception, requiring no traditional mining. This puts many long-term holders in a dilemma: continue to wait for appreciation, or choose the right time…

Cross-asset rotation drives fresh inflows into risk assets as XRP outperforms major altcoins, reclaiming the $2.50 handle before profit-taking sets in.News BackgroundXRP posted a 3% intraday gain on Monday as traders rotated out of defensive assets amid gold’s pullback and a modest uptick in bitcoin. The move came as broader markets digested easing geopolitical tension and lighter U.S. inflation data, prompting short-term risk appetite across digital assets.Institutional desks reported renewed positioning in XRP ahead of the SEC’s pending ETF decisions, while Ripple’s ongoing $1 billion capital raise continued to support sentiment among professional traders seeking exposure to regulated-linked tokens.Price Action…