Ripple has made headlines in 2025 with the acquisition of GTreasury, a corporate treasury management firm, for $1 billion. This marks its third major TradFi-oriented purchase this year and underscores its ambition to bridge the gap between blockchain technology and established corporate finance. In this article, we explore what this deal means for Ripple, the challenges ahead, and its potential implications for the broader financial ecosystem.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Layer 1 infrastructure are at the center of Chloe’s coverage. She follows protocol upgrades, network changes, and technical decisions that affect how major blockchains evolve over time, with particular attention to long-term reliability and adoption. When relevant, she also tracks regulatory developments and market reactions tied to core blockchain systems.
The recent market crash on October 11 has triggered notable shifts in Bitcoin whale behavior. On-chain data from the CryptoQuant platform reveals three distinct patterns that suggest a new phase of selling pressure. These movements are raising alarms about potential short-term volatility, with one analyst highlighting the importance of market redistribution.
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An influential Bitcoin whale opens short position on the Hyperliquid platform, sending a notable signal of caution throughout the market. The massive trade, identified and reported by the analytics firm Material Indicators, involves 1,240 BTC and establishes a significant barrier against the digital asset’s bullish aspirations.
A recent BNB price technical analysis has set off alarms among investors. According to market analyst Yashu Gola, the formation of a ‘double top’ pattern on the BNB price chart suggests a potential significant bearish correction in the short term.
A significant BNB cryptocurrency donation, valued today at $36.5 million, remains largely unclaimed by cancer patients in Malta. The initiative, led in 2018 by the Binance Charity Foundation and intended for the Community Chest Fund Foundation under the office of the President of Malta, has faced complex logistical and regulatory challenges that prevented the effective delivery of the funds to their final beneficiaries.
The financial market is experiencing an unprecedented shake-up. Gold futures surpassed $4,200 per ounce, setting a new all-time high this Tuesday. This event coincides with a massive cryptocurrency capital outflow of over $21 billion from the Binance exchange alone in the past week, according to data from CoinGlass. This movement reflects a clear risk aversion from investors ahead of key economic reports from the Federal Reserve.
Zcash (ZEC) has undergone a sharp correction that some analysts interpret as the completion of a bullish pattern — potentially setting up the next leg higher. However, underlying technical and on-chain signals suggest the path forward may be precarious. While the chart structure appears constructive, traders should remain alert to possible traps and trend reversals.
BNB recently surged to a new all-time high but has since retreated, prompting technical observers to warn of a potential reversal. Momentum indicators are flashing red, and derivatives markets seem to be siding with the bears. While BNB’s rally was impressive, cracks may already be forming — suggesting traders proceed carefully in the near term.
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially presented its plan for the adoption of technology in asset management. The regulator aims to provide a clear framework for the industry. The initiative was detailed by Simon Walls, the FCA’s executive director of markets, who highlighted the potential of this innovation.