Rumors of potential financial issues at cryptocurrency exchange MEXC emerged following an incident involving a well-known trader known on X as White Whale. In July 2025, MEXC froze approximately $3.1 million in USDT on his account under its risk control policy and launched an investigation into possible illicit activity.
The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Bybit, announced that starting October 31, it will suspend new user registrations in Japan to align with new regulations introduced by the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA).
In October 2025, the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market remained sluggish despite expectations for the traditional “Uptober” rally. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) gained only 4.4% over the month, but the historical seasonality of November and December may support growth in the digital asset industry.
This marks the highest stablecoin inflow since early February 2024, when the figure exceeded $7.23 billion. Binance currently leads, followed by Bybit with $1.3 billion, while other platforms collectively attracted $1.72 billion.
In a conversation with investor Anthony Pompliano, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) said that the current U.S. administration supports digital assets. He called the U.S. government one of the most influential in the world and praised it for embracing and promoting cryptocurrencies.
The cryptocurrency exchange Bitplanet announced that it plans to purchase Bitcoin using its own funds, without raising external financing or issuing debt securities. Initially, the company allocated about $40 million and has already bought its first 93 BTC for $10.9 million, at an average price of around $117,647 per coin.
Coinbase’s x402 protocol has recorded a more than 10,000% increase in transactions over the past month, making it one of the fastest-growing solutions for autonomous payments among AI agents on the internet.
Futures trading on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) continues to surge. In October, total trading volume on DEXs surpassed $1 trillion for the first time in history, setting a new record and significantly exceeding the August peak of $762 billion, according to DefiLlama data.
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX released data on the stability of its trading infrastructure during the sharp market drop on October 11. According to a company representative, the median order execution time during peak volatility was 3 milliseconds, with the system operating without interruptions.
The partnership agreement provides for the integration of Coinbase One directly into the Samsung Wallet app, offering zero-fee cryptocurrency trading and enhanced staking rewards.
September was marked by active moves from major investors in the Bitcoin market. Binance data shows that whales and long-term holders repeatedly transferred coins to the exchange throughout the month, creating short-term price pressure.
Binance has introduced a new solution, Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS), designed specifically for established financial institutions seeking to enter the digital asset market.
According to experts, this could be a positive signal for the crypto market. The last time this happened was after the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024, when the price of the leading cryptocurrency rose from $40,000 to $73,000 in a short period.
Tokenization refers to converting financial assets — such as stocks, bonds, or real estate — into tokens that can be traded on blockchain systems. According to Nasdaq representatives, this should increase transaction transparency, shorten settlement times, and reduce costs. If approved by regulators, investors will, for the first time, be able to trade securities with blockchain-based settlement on a major U.S. exchange.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Space Station Inc. has secured investments of up to $50 million from Nasdaq, Reuters reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Binance continues to strengthen its leading position in stablecoin holdings. Overall, stablecoin liquidity on centralized exchanges has reached a record $68 billion.
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