🗞 October 16 2025 cryptocurrency news highlights

【Cryptocurrency】
Sony Wants Its Own Crypto Bank Too

【Economy】
Trump confirms US is in a trade war with China

【Others】
Thiel-backed Erebor wins US approval as Silicon Valley Bank rival emerges

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Bitcoin Drops to $107K, Triggers $714M in Liquidations 📉

Bitcoin slid to ~$107,000, sparking around $714 million in forced liquidations across leveraged positions and adding to market volatility.

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Bitcoin’s Hashrate Nears Peak as Mining Difficulty Finally Eases ⛏

Bitcoin miners got some relief today: after seven straight increases, mining difficulty has dropped at block height 919,296. Meanwhile, network hashrate is approaching record levels — the easing suggests pressure on miners may ease a bit.

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Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Could Hit $150K If ETF Flows Rebound, Says Analyst

Analysts predict Bitcoin’s next rally could drive prices up to $150,000, signaling renewed market optimism. Meanwhile, MAGACOIN Finance is drawing attention as an undervalued altcoin positioned to benefit from Bitcoin’s recovery and the broader crypto rebound.

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ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, SHIB Season Imminent as Altcoin, USDT Dominance Set to Hit Tightest Range🕯

Analysts predict an upcoming “Altseason” as altcoin performance nears a key breakout point against USDT dominance, signaling a potential liquidity shift into altcoins. Dogecoin shows bullish strength, and Ethereum remains supported by institutional buying, with a breakout above $5,000 possibly driving prices toward $6,000.

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Tether Faces $44.7 Million Stablecoin Freezing Lawsuit, Plaintiff Claims Missed Investment Opportunity Due to Non-Compliant Freezing Action🔥

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WLFI Advisor Ogle's BTC Long Position Insurance Liquidated, Principal Reduced to Only $90,000‼️

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Florida Moves to Invest Public Funds in Bitcoin

Florida HB 183 has proposed allowing the state CFO and pension funds to invest up to 10% in Bitcoin and digital assets (including ETFs, tokenized securities, and NFTs).

It also includes strict custody and payment of taxes and fees in digital assets (automatic dollar conversion). The effective date is July 1, 2026.

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Bloomberg: Binance and Other Cryptocurrency Companies Under Anti-Money Laundering Investigation by French Government

According to Bloomberg, France is expanding its anti-money laundering scrutiny on cryptocurrency exchanges, with regulators seeking to identify among over 100 institutions offering crypto services registered in the country, which ones will receive operational licenses at the EU level in the coming months.

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RUMOR: 🟠 Michael Saylor reportedly filmed an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience two days ago in Austin, Texas 👀

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Several Huione Branches in Cambodia Reportedly Experience Withdrawal Run, Linked to US Seizure of $2.4 Billion Worth of BTC Belonging to Chen Zhi

Several locations of Huione Group in Cambodia are currently experiencing large-scale queues for withdrawals, indicating a possible bank run. The number of people lining up for withdrawals at Huione locations in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville ranges from dozens to over a hundred, with queues extending outside the branch.

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NEW: 🇺🇸 California Governor Gavin Newsom signs bill updating the Unclaimed Property Law, ensuring abandoned Bitcoin holdings are preserved, and not sold for cash, for a set period 🤔

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🗞 October 17 2025 cryptocurrency news highlights

【Cryptocurrency】
Bloomberg: Binance and Other Cryptocurrency Companies Under Anti-Money Laundering Investigation by French Government

【Economy】
NEW: 🇺🇸 California Governor Gavin Newsom signs bill updating the Unclaimed Property Law, ensuring abandoned Bitcoin holdings are preserved, and not sold for cash, for a set period 🤔

【Others】
RUMOR: 🟠 Michael Saylor reportedly filmed an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience two days ago in Austin, Texas 👀

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Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $536 Million as Outflows Hammer Markets 💰

Bitcoin ETFs saw about $536 million in outflows, adding strain to the market and reflecting investor caution after recent volatility.

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Markets price in a 96.8% chance of a 25 bps rate cut at the October 29, 2025 Fed meeting ✂️

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Dogecoin (DOGE) Still at Risk of Losing $0.20 Level as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Steals the Spotlight as the Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Now🐶🤔

Dogecoin (DOGE) is struggling to hold its $0.20 support level, raising doubts about its short-term potential despite retail enthusiasm. Meanwhile, attention is shifting to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a rising DeFi project in Phase 6 of its presale at $0.035, having raised over $17.45 million. With its double-lending model and strong DeFi infrastructure, MUTM is seen as a high-utility altcoin and a top contender for major growth ahead of 2026.

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Institutional Selloff Pushes Bitcoin Below $108K as Bulls Lose Grip💰

Bitcoin has plunged from its recent high of $126,000 to around $106,000, triggering widespread bearish sentiment as institutional investors exit through ETF sell-offs, while retail investors attempt to accumulate with limited impact. The drop below $108,000 marks renewed selling pressure, and analysts warn that if support fails, Bitcoin could fall further to the $103K–$100K range, as fear dominates market sentiment.

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A certain TRUMP whale address withdrew $4 million worth of TRUMP from OKX early in the morning.🔥

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NAV Collapse Creates Rare Opportunity in Bitcoin Treasurys: 10x Research

Bitcoin treasury firms saw NAV premiums collapse as retail lost billions, but the reset created entry points for a new era of skilled asset managers, say researchers.

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UK tax authority doubles crypto warning letters in crackdown on unpaid gains

HMRC sent nearly 65,000 warning letters to crypto investors last year, more than double the previous year, as the UK steps up efforts to trace undeclared capital gains.

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