Latest News

October, 2025

• 25 October

  Bitcoin Spot ETF Sees $90.6M Inflow as All Funds Stay in the Green

  

  Traditional banking is embracing blockchain head-on as Wyoming-based Custodia Bank and Texas community lender Vantage Bank roll out a groundbreaking platform that tokenizes customer deposits directly within online banking apps. Announced October 23, this “turnkey” solution—powered by Custodia’s patent-protected framework and Infinant’s Interlace network—lets U.S. banks issue interoperable digital tokens compliant with the GENIUS Act, blurring lines between fiat accounts …
• 25 October

  Cardano Set to Surge? Technicals Flash Buy Signal, Traders Target $2.50

  

  Cardano (ADA) is stirring cautious optimism among traders, with fresh technical indicators hinting at an accumulation phase despite its current slump near $0.65—a 20% monthly dip amid broader altcoin weakness. On-chain metrics and chart patterns suggest “smart money” inflows could propel ADA toward $1.20 by year-end, though skeptics warn of persistent bearish pressures in 2025’s volatile landscape. Blockchain analytics from …
• 25 October

  Zelle Eyes International Markets With Stablecoins, Leaves Key Details Unclear

  

  In a pivotal leap for traditional finance, Zelle—the bank-backed peer-to-peer powerhouse processing $1 trillion annually—is venturing abroad with stablecoins, aiming to slash costs and delays in cross-border payments. Announced October 24 by operator Early Warning Services (EWS), the initiative promises to extend Zelle’s instant-transfer magic beyond U.S. borders, but sparse details on execution have fintech watchers treading cautiously. Backed by …
• 25 October

  Analyst Says Bitcoin Selling Pressure Eases — Smart Money Is Buying the Dip

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) is showing fresh signs of resilience amid October’s volatility, with on-chain metrics indicating a sharp decline in selling pressure and renewed accumulation by institutional heavyweights. As BTC hovers around $111,000—down from its $126,000 peak earlier this month—analysts point to whale activity and cooling exchange inflows as harbingers of an impending reversal in the 2025 bull cycle. Blockchain analytics …
• 25 October

  CZ vs. Warren: Binance Chief Speaks Out After Trump’s Shock Pardon

  

  In a seismic shift for cryptocurrency’s political battlefield, President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder **Changpeng “CZ” Zhao**, erasing the four-month prison sentence he served for violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in 2024. The move, announced October 23, has supercharged debates on **crypto regulation 2025**, innovation, and alleged favoritism, with **Senator Elizabeth Warren** blasting it as “corruption” and CZ …
• 25 October

  Whale Wallet Bleeds $15M After Transferring 20,000 ETH to Binance

  

  In a bold on-chain maneuver that’s rippling through the cryptocurrency world, an Ethereum whale has shuttled approximately 20,000 ETH—valued at roughly $64 million—to the Binance exchange, crystallizing a staggering $15.4 million loss after a mere two-month hold. On-chain data from analytics leader Lookonchain reveals the address scooped up the tokens in late August at an average of $3,965 each, only …
• 23 October

  Coal India, IIT Madras Sign MoU to Set Up Centre for Sustainable Energy

  

  Coal India Limited (CIL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish the Centre for Sustainable Energy. The MoU was signed by CIL Director, Achyut Ghatak and Director of IIT Madras, V. Kamakoti, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. In a statement, the Ministry of Coal said …
• 15 October

  India’s Festive Season Transforms Travel Landscape as Experiential Tourism Takes Center Stage

  

  The ongoing Diwali holiday period has reinforced India’s position as a thriving domestic tourism market, with the hospitality and travel industry experiencing exceptional demand across traditional and emerging destinations. Industry stakeholders report that the festive season has catalyzed a shift toward more meaningful and culturally immersive travel experiences. The surge in travel activity reflects changing consumer preferences, with Indian families …
• 14 October

  NABARD Showcases Digital Pathways for Rural Growth at GFF 2025

  

  The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), took centre stage at the Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2025, showcasing its commitment and vision for rural transformation through digital innovation, sustainable finance, and technology-driven inclusion. The institution spearheaded a series of high-impact initiatives, including a fireside chat and panel discussions on rural finance and fintech, demonstrations of its advanced digital …
• 3 October

  RBI’s Repo Rate Pause & GST Cuts: Implications for Homebuyers

  

  RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% maintains home loan EMIs at current levels, which helps sustain buyer sentiment but does not improve housing affordability. This stability means existing home loan borrowers won’t see any immediate EMI changes, while new borrowers will find loan interest rates holding steady. As per latest ANAROCK data, Q3 2025 residential sales …