The cryptocurrency market took a hard hit this October 21. Bitcoin (BTC) lost the psychological support of $108,000. The drop triggered massive Bitcoin liquidations of $320 million in just 24 hours. The analysis platform Coinglass reported that 76% of the liquidated funds corresponded to bullish (long) positions, wiping excess leverage from the system.
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Olivia reports on regulation, compliance, and policy developments shaping the crypto industry. Her coverage examines how legal and regulatory decisions influence market structure, project development, and industry behavior. She also follows Web3 initiatives and altcoin markets when regulatory changes are a key factor.
Exchange-traded crypto products recorded a net outflow of $513 million in the seven days ending around 20 Oct 2025. Money left Bitcoin funds and moved into Ethereum products, marking a notable rotation within institutional vehicles. The shift will likely sway prices, liquidity and derivatives positions in the weeks ahead.
Bitcoin mining profitability experienced a significant decline of over 7% during September 2025. This contraction was confirmed in a recent analysis by investment bank Jefferies. The report attributes the fall to a combination of weak prices and record-high network competition.
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) took a significant step on March 21. The regulator updated its list of approved exchange-traded products (ETPs) to include the iShares Bitcoin ETP (IBIT). This move approves BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETP in the UK for certain markets, according to the FCA’s own official records.
The XRP price approaches a rally potential, showing a 5% recovery in the last 24 hours. The asset is trading near $2.46, although it remains down 18% over 30 days. New on-chain data from Glassnode suggests that selling pressure is decreasing dramatically, while short-term traders accumulate.
Recent technical analysis suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) may be preparing for a significant upward move. Analyst CryptoCon identified a Bitcoin classic chart pattern that projects a 70% increase. This technical formation has generated optimism among market observers.
Several mining firms that trade on public stock markets have borrowed several billion dollars to start artificial intelligence projects. The shift moves cash out of company treasuries, adds new loans to balance sheets and changes the risks faced by both shareholders and bondholders. A computer error stopped the full details from being released, so it is only known that the loans exist and will pay for an AI shift.
Arthur Hayes, through his investment office Maelstrom, plans to raise $250 million to buy entire crypto businesses. Bloomberg reports that the pool would purchase firms one after another, integrate their teams and assets, and potentially reshape how private capital flows and competes in crypto. If commitments arrive, the strategy favors ownership and consolidation over coin trading or idle cash.
As the U.S. government shutdown drags on, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is overwhelmed by a surge of new crypto ETF proposals. Even with much of its regulatory capacity on pause, multiple firms continue filing ambitious listings, creating a backlog of unreviewed applications. This article explores the tension between market momentum and regulatory paralysis.
The famous content creator Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has taken a formal step into the financial industry. Donaldson filed a trademark application for “MrBeast Financial” on October 6th. The stated goal is to explore “MrBeast Financial crypto services” and banking. The application was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the official source of the registration, marking a potential new direction for his vast media empire.