š Singaporeās TOKEN2049 Crypto Conference: What Went Down
The 2025 edition of TOKEN2049 Singapore drew around 25,000 attendees, making it one of the largest crypto events in the region.
The venue was packed with more than 120 side events ā these included parties, dinners, a āfight nightā boxing event, and even ziplines for attendees to get free swag like backpacks.
Entertainment blended with business: DJs, immersive experiences, and crypto payments accepted at offshoot events using Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, Tether, Binance Pay, etc.
High-profile speakers included Donald Trump Jr., Justin Sun, and other crypto influencers.
A key topic was stablecoins: the U.S. Treasuryās Scott Bessent predicted the global stablecoin market cap could surpass $1 trillion.
Whoās behind it: World Liberty Financial is a crypto venture backed by the Trump family. Its CEO, Zach Witkoff, announced the plan at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore.
What the card will do: It will let users spend crypto for everyday purchasesāessentially bridging digital assets with real-world payments.
Timeline: ⢠Pilot phase is expected to begin in the next quarter (after announcement). ⢠Full rollout is aimed for Q4 2025 or Q1 2026.
Other plans: ⢠They are also exploring tokenization of real-world assets like real estate, oil, gas, timber, cotton, etc., to make them tradable via blockchain. ⢠The firm plans to launch a stablecoin called USD1, pegged to the U.S. dollar and backed by treasuries, dollar reserves, and cash equivalents. #WorldLibertyFinancial #CryptoDebitCard #TrumpBackedCrypto #USD1 #Web3Finance #CryptoIntegration #Crypto2025 $BTC
š Price Drop: Cryptos Slide Amid U.S. Political Risk
Bitcoin fell about 1% today, trading lower as investors reacted to growing political uncertainty in the U.S. over a possible government shutdown. Ethereum dropped ~2.8%, Solana declined ~3.9%, and XRP was down ~2.9%.
The decline is seen as a cautionary move ā many traders liquidated positions amidst nervousness over stalled congressional negotiations and weaker market sentiment. #CryptoNews #Bitcoin #Ethereum #XRP #Solana $BTC $ETH $SOL
According to a recent report, Bitcoin jumped about 2.4% to $112,223, while Ethereum gained ~2.8% and XRP surged ~3.5% (data from Kraken).
This rally comes amid uncertainty over a potential U.S. government shutdown. Some investors are seeing crypto as an alternative when confidence in fiat weakens. The U.S. dollar also slipped ~0.2% against major currencies, which may have added fuel to the crypto upswing.
Still, Bitcoin trades about 11% below its recent all-time high, meaning thereās room for growth ā but also caution as it approaches resistance zones. #Bitcoin #Ethereum #XRP #CryptoUpdate #BullishTrend $BTC $ETH $XRP
Morgan Stanley to Offer Crypto Trading via E*Trade
Morgan Stanley has struck a partnership with Zerohash, a crypto infrastructure provider, to bring cryptocurrency trading to its E*Trade platform starting in the first half of 2026.
At launch, users will be able to trade Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL).
Zerohash will handle the key backend services: custody, settlement, and liquidity for these trades, so Morgan Stanley doesnāt have to build the infrastructure from scratch.
This move is seen as part of Morgan Stanleyās broader strategy. They aim to eventually build a wallet solution and possibly support tokenization of traditional assets (stocks, bonds, etc.).
Zerohash recently raised $104 million in a funding round led by Interactive Brokers. Morgan Stanley participated in this round. This gave Zerohash a unicorn valuation (~$1B). #MorganStanley #ETrade #Zerohash #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Solana #WallStreetCrypto $BTC $ETH $SOL
š Whales Accumulate WLFI, PEPE & POL Amid Market Dip
On-chain data shows that big investors (āwhalesā) have been increasing their holdings in WLFI, PEPE, and POL while the overall crypto market is weak.
WLFI saw a jump in whale holdings by around 26.7 million tokens during the week, even as its price dropped.
PEPE attracted capital flows: whales owning more than $1 million in PEPE added to their supply (~1.36% more) during the downturn.
POL (Polygonās native token) also saw accumulation: whale wallets added ~220,000 tokens despite a ~16% price decline in that period.
Analysts see this selective accumulation as a sign that whales have conviction in projects with strong on-chain metrics or deflationary mechanisms, expecting them to bounce back when sentiment recovers. #Bitcoin #Altcoins #WhaleAlert #PEPE #WLFI #POL #AltcoinSeason $BTC $ETH $XRP
š Crypto Market Faces Short-Term Pullback After Deleveraging Event
Market Decline: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP all saw declines following a significant deleveraging event, where traders closed leveraged positions due to heightened market volatility.
Bitcoin Movement: Bitcoin slipped modestly (around 0.8%), but the move raised concerns about whether further liquidation waves could follow.
Ethereum & XRP: Both also pulled back, reflecting reduced risk appetite across altcoins.
Macro Pressure: Analysts point to inflation worries and tightening global liquidity as additional factors weighing on crypto sentiment.
š Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP See Sharp Declines Amid Market Liquidations
Bitcoin dropped to around $112,500, while Ethereum and Solana each slid by about 6.7%, and XR#P fell 3.6%. The sudden decline came after a surge in leveraged trading positions led to a wave of liquidations across major exchanges. Analysts note that such liquidations often trigger rapid price swings, adding to the volatility of the crypto market. #Bitcoin #Ethereum #XRP #Solana #CryptoVolatility $BTC $ETH $XRP
Strive to Buy Semler in $1.3B Deal & Load Up on Bitcoin Strive, a company co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, will acquire Semler Scientific in an all-stock deal worth about $1.34 billion. As part of the agreement, Strive plans to buy 5,816 BTC (~$675 million), which pushes its total bitcoin holdings over 10,900 BTC. #Strive #Semler #Bitcoin #CryptoNews #InstitutionalBuy #CryptoUpdate $BTC
UK Speeds Up Crypto Firm Approvals The UKās Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cut down the average crypto-registration process from 17 months to just over 5 months, and raised its approval rate from under 15% to ~45%. More firms are getting approved, with improved support like preapproval meetings and better applicant guidance. #UKCrypto #FCA #CryptoRegulation #CryptoApproval #CryptoFirms #CryptoLicensing #BlockchainUK $BTC $ETH $XRP
Analysts are watching three altcoins closely as Q3 ends. Cardano (ADA) is seen as a stable option, with its Hydra scaling upgrade and growing institutional interest supporting long-term growth. Solana (SOL) continues to strengthen, backed by major investors and ongoing network improvements, with analysts suggesting it could hit $300ā$350 by yearās end. Meanwhile, newcomer Layer Brett (LBRETT) is making waves: priced at just $0.0058 in presale, it offers a massive 690% APY staking reward and low transaction fees, attracting early hype. While it carries higher risk, many see it as the most exciting high-reward project among the three. #Cardano #ADA #Solana #LayerBrett #Altcoins $SOL
š Bitcoin Surges to $117,484, Extending September Rally
Bitcoin climbed to about $117,484, continuing its strong momentum this month. The move highlights growing investor confidence and sustained institutional demand, even amid a period of broader market uncertainty.
Ethereum and other altcoins showed mixed performance, with some gaining modestly while others struggled to keep pace. Analysts suggest Bitcoinās resilience could drive further optimism in the crypto sector as Q4 2025 approaches. #Bitcoin #CryptoBullRun #CryptoMarket #CryptoNews #Ethereum #Altcoins #BTCPrice $BTC $ETH $XRP
Crypto Leaders Push for U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act at Washington Roundtable ā A roundtable in Washington D.C. with Michael Saylor and other crypto industry leaders is pushing for a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act that would establish a federal Bitcoin reserve. They discussed acquiring up to 1 million BTC through budget-neutral measures. #BitcoinReserve #StrategicReserveAct #MichaelSaylor #CryptoPolicy #BitcoinNews #CryptoLegislation #WashingtonDC $BTC
Remittix Named Best Crypto Presale as PayFi Adoption Grows Remittix (RTX) was named āBest Crypto Presale to Buy Now,ā raising over $25.4 million and selling 660+ million tokens. Itās being praised for its real-world payments utility, cross-currency / cross-fiat support, and new wallet launch. #Remittix #CryptoPresale #BestPresale #PayFi #BlockchainInnovation #Presale2025 $BTC $ETH $SOL
UAE Real Estate Accepts Crypto Payments RAK Properties in the UAE has partnered with Hubpay to allow buyers (globally) to use cryptocurrency for purchasing real estate in the Mina beachfront community. This is part of RAKās Vision 2030 strategy and highlights more adoption of crypto in property transactions. #UAE #CryptoPayments #RealEstate #RAKProperties #Hubpay #BlockchainInRealEstate #Vision2030 $BTC $ETH
Tether to Launch āUSAT,ā a U.S. Compliant Stablecoin Tether is introducing a new stablecoin named USAT, aimed specifically at U.S. residents. Itās being issued via Anchorage Digital Bank and led by Bo Hines (former White House official). USAT is designed to comply with the new GENIUS Act. #Tether #USAT #Stablecoin #AnchorageDigital #BoHines #GENIUSAct #CryptoCompliance $BTC $ETH
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