Thai police arrested a Chinese national, Liang Ai-Bing, in Bangkok. The subject is allegedly linked to the FINTOCH Ponzi scheme. This crypto scam defrauded investors of over $31 million. According to police reports, the capture resulted from a joint operation between Thailand and China.
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Ethan focuses on altcoins and emerging blockchain ecosystems, covering new projects, sector expansion, and shifting narratives across the crypto landscape. His work looks at how ecosystems grow and interact, beyond short-term price movements.He regularly contributes context on Layer 1 developments and Web3 or DeFi trends connected to broader ecosystem growth.
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In a significant landmark for digital-asset markets, Singapore’s DBS Bank and Goldman Sachs have executed the first over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options trade between two regulated banks. The transaction, featuring cash-settled options on Bitcoin and Ether, signals a deeper institutional embrace of crypto-derivatives and risk-management tools once reserved for traditional finance.
With its debut already generating nearly US$100 million in 24-hour volume, the equity perpetual contracts (equity perps) launched by Hyperliquid have ignited intense debate across crypto and DeFi. These on-chain derivatives promise round-the-clock access to stock-market-style exposure – but also raise complex risks around liquidity, legality and leverage in uncharted terrain.
On 29 October 2025, the total value of Nvidia shares reached five trillion dollars, underscoring how central the company has become to current market dynamics. The figure reflects how much the world now relies on Nvidia graphics chips to run artificial intelligence programs. The jump concentrates a vast slice of tech wealth in one firm and coincides with a year in which Bitcoin added fewer percentage points than the broad U.S. stock index, a setback for crypto holders, fund overseers and tech workers.
Alibaba’s Qwen3-MAX artificial intelligence has generated buzz in the crypto market. It issued a notable Solana price prediction (SOL). The AI model projects an ambitious target of $320 by January 2026. This projection is based on the ecosystem’s solid performance and technical catalysts.
The cryptocurrency market is bracing for a high-tension event this October 29. A massive $17 billion crypto options expiry for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) will occur simultaneously. The event coincides with the crucial Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting and earnings reports from large tech companies. A high probability of sharp movements in prices is expected.
OceanPal, a shipping company that trades on the stock market, will start an artificial intelligence division financed by a USD 120 million PIPE and aims to buy up to ten percent of all NEAR tokens. This step turns the sea transport firm into a mix of private equity, crypto holdings, and AI tools. The announcement dated 28 Oct 2025 signals a strategic pivot from ships and cargo toward data and tokens.
BitMine Immersion, the investment firm led by Tom Lee, has executed another massive purchase. The company added $320 million in Ether (ETH) to its treasury. This move pushes BitMine Immersion’s Ether reserves above the $14 billion threshold. The operation reinforces its position as a key institutional holder in the ecosystem.
Prenetics, the health sciences company linked to David Beckham, announced this October 27th that it has secured $46.8 million. These funds will be used to expand its Bitcoin treasury strategy. According to the company, it seeks to consolidate the majority of its balance sheet in the market’s main crypto asset.
The digital collectibles market is showing signs of reactivation this week. The main indicator is the notable Magic Eden $ME token rally. The marketplace’s native digital asset climbed more than 36% in the last 24 hours. This move coincides with renewed confidence in the NFT sector, which had been dormant for months.
