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October, 2025

• 30 October

  $31M FINTOCH Scam Mastermind Caught in Thailand: Authorities Close In

  

  In a dramatic raid on October 29, 2025, Thai police stormed a luxury Bangkok residence, arresting Chinese national Liang Ai-Bing, the alleged ringleader of the infamous $31.6 million FINTOCH crypto Ponzi scheme. The operation, in Wang Thonglang district, netted an unlicensed Beretta pistol and 20 rounds of ammo, leading to immediate charges for illegal firearm possession and unlawful entry into …
• 30 October

  MetaMask Maker ConsenSys Taps JPMorgan & Goldman Sachs to Lead Its IPO

  

  Ethereum powerhouse ConsenSys, creator of the ubiquitous MetaMask wallet, is gearing up for a blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), enlisting JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs as lead underwriters, Axios reported on October 29, 2025. This move, amid crypto’s resurgence, could rival Coinbase’s 2021 splash, valuing the firm at over $7 billion—its last mark in a 2022 $450 million Series D …
• 30 October

  Mastercard Nears $2B Deal to Acquire Crypto Settlement Firm ZeroHash

  

  Global payments leader Mastercard is advancing toward a landmark acquisition, entering late-stage talks to buy Chicago-based crypto infrastructure firm ZeroHash for $1.5 billion to $2 billion, sources told Fortune on October 29, 2025. This deal, if sealed, would supercharge Mastercard’s stablecoin and blockchain ambitions, embedding digital asset settlement into its vast network amid booming institutional crypto adoption. Founded in 2017, …
• 30 October

  AI-Powered Crypto Scams: The Next Big Threat You Need to Know About

  

  Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing finance, but it’s also supercharging crypto fraud. In 2025, AI-driven scams have exploded, with reports surging 456% year-over-year and causing over $9.3 billion in losses—up 24% from 2024, per Chainalysis. Deepfakes, voice cloning, and bots now mimic celebrities like Elon Musk and Nvidia’s CEO, tricking victims into fake investments. Q1 alone saw $200 million drained via …
• 30 October

  Wall Street’s Solana Push: Fidelity Fuels Momentum With Updated ETF Filing

  

  Solana (SOL), the blockchain powerhouse dubbed Ethereum’s swift rival, is capturing Wall Street’s eye like never before. On October 30, 2025, Fidelity Investments, managing trillions in assets, amended its spot Solana ETF filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). By removing a delaying clause, the update paves the way for automatic approval in 20 days, complete with staking …
• 29 October

  AI Tools Boost Hindi in Science Communication

  

  Addressing the first meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the growing importance of Hindi as a pan-Indian language and its role in scientific communication. He highlighted the integration of AI-driven translation tools to enhance dissemination and interpretation of Hindi content, ensuring scientific knowledge reaches a wider audience. …
• 29 October

  Western Union Taps Solana for Its New Dollar Stablecoin — Here’s What’s Coming

  

  In a seismic pivot for legacy finance, global remittance titan Western Union unveiled plans Tuesday to launch its U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) – a fully reserved, dollar-pegged stablecoin – on Solana’s high-speed blockchain, partnering with Anchorage Digital for issuance and custody. This “Digital Asset Network” bridges fiat and crypto, targeting faster, cheaper cross-border transfers amid a $300 billion stablecoin …
• 29 October

  Crypto Comes Clean in Norway: $4B Declared as Tax Reporting Soars

  

  Norway’s cryptocurrency investors are embracing transparency like never before, with over 73,000 taxpayers declaring digital assets worth more than $4 billion in their 2024 tax returns – a robust 30% jump from 2023, according to the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten). This record compliance wave, announced Tuesday, signals a maturing crypto market amid Europe’s tightening fiscal net, blending innovation with accountability. …
• 29 October

  BitMine Bets Big on Ethereum: $113M Added to Corporate Treasury

  

  In a resounding vote of confidence for Ethereum’s DeFi dominance, BitMine Immersion Technologies scooped up 27,316 ETH worth $113 million this week, catapulting its treasury to 3.31 million ETH – valued at a staggering $13.3 billion. On-chain sleuths at Lookonchain flagged the acquisition via a BitGo-linked wallet, cementing BitMine’s throne as the world’s top corporate ETH holder and second-largest crypto …
• 29 October

  Bitcoin Jumps $2K Before FOMC — Is This the Start of a Major Rally?

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) clawed back toward $114,000 Wednesday, up roughly $1,800 from 24-hour lows near $112,200, as traders dialed up bets on a dovish Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) tilt that could ignite the next bull leg. With the Fed’s rate decision just hours away at 2 PM ET – widely priced for a 25-basis-point cut to 3.75%-4% – optimism swirls …