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Key points:Bitcoin reaches $116,000 again as volatility ramps up into the US trading session.Traders diverge on short-term BTC price action, with targets including $117,000 before Wednesday’s Federal Reserve interest-rate decision.The latest CME futures gap gains popularity as a downside target.Bitcoin (BTC) passed $116,000 after Tuesday’s Wall Street open as crypto refused to halt its Uptober comeback. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewFOMC meeting injects BTC price volatilityData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView tracked a 1.6% daily BTC price upside, taking BTC/USD to $116,077 on Bitstamp.In a move that traders found increasingly surprising, Bitcoin even bucked the trend of dropping prior to…

Key Takeaways Shares of Amazon, which reports quarterly results after markets close on Thursday, are expected to move 6% in either direction by the end of the week.Amazon is contending with increased tariff costs and wary consumers, while it makes massive investments in cloud computing infrastructure to meet AI demand.The stock is up about 5% since the start of the year, making it the worst-performing member of the Magnificent Seven. Amazon (AMZN) is slated to report third-quarter earnings after the closing bell on Thursday, and some traders are betting the results can give the stock, the laggard of the Magnificent…

OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, has converted its organizational structure into a public benefit corporation, a shift designed to give the company greater flexibility to raise capital as it scales its artificial intelligence ambitions.According to The Wall Street Journal, the restructuring grants Microsoft a 27% stake in the new entity, valued at about $135 billion. The agreement also extends Microsoft’s access to OpenAI’s core technologies for the next seven years.As part of the deal, OpenAI has committed to spending $250 billion on Microsoft’s Azure cloud services over the lifetime of the partnership, further solidifying the companies’ strategic and financial interdependence.Source:…

China’s grip on rare earths is so strong that it could take the West a decade to challenge the East Asian giant’s dominance over the critical minerals, according to Goldman Sachs.”China’s dominance is truly massive,” said Daan Struyven, Goldman’s co-head of global commodities research, in a podcast published Tuesday.He pointed out that roughly 92% of global rare-earth refining and 98% of the magnets made from those materials take place in China. That gives Beijing enormous leverage in trade disputes and making the market highly sensitive to policy headlines.Struyven’s comments come as President Donald Trump continues his trip across Asia, where…

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly breached $116,000 for the first time in two weeks as traders positioned for a dovish Federal Reserve decision and fresh capital flowed back into digital asset products following October’s risk-off stretch.As of press time, Bitcoin traded at $114,683.03, up 0.15% over 24 hours. The move reflects a convergence of macro tailwinds and technical dynamics that turned sentiment after mid-October weakness left the market vulnerable to short squeezes and renewed institutional demand.Markets are pricing the Oct. 29 Fed meeting as the catalyst. Traders are betting that easier financial conditions will support risk assets.Additionally, a softer dollar index (DXY)…

The blockchain ecosystem remains dynamic, and Ethereum (ETH) is at the forefront of that change. In sectors such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital art marketplaces, Ethereum’s underlying network and activity metrics are influencing infrastructure decisions and corporate strategy. For example, a fintech company may choose Ethereum as its settlement layer because of broad wallet adoption, while a game developer may integrate Ethereum-based tokens thanks to low gas fees and high throughput. Below, we dive into detailed statistics on Ethereum’s network activity, beginning with editor choice highlights and then exploring recent developments and core metrics. Editor’s Choice ~1.74 million transactions…

Hedera (HBAR) price has surged nearly 15%, breaking above the key $0.20 mark, a significant psychological resistance. This bullish action is a momentum following the start of trading of the Canary capital ETF. The next target may be $0.30 in case HBAR continues to maintain this level and trading volume remains steady. The outlook for HBAR appears promising if the trend continues. Canary HBAR ETF Begins Trading on Nasdaq Today Nasdaq has officially launched the Canary HBAR ETF (Ticker: $HBR), marking a notable step for the Hedera Network.  Beginning from today, the 28th of October 2025, the fund will be…

Lawmakers in France will review a proposal that may have significant implications for the country’s adoption of digital currencies, from stablecoins to Bitcoin (BTC).In a motion for a resolution introduced on Wednesday, Éric Ciotti of the Union of the Right for the Republic led a proposal for France’s national assembly to ban the digital euro, potentially being pioneered by the European Central Bank, and instead promote “the dissemination of euro stablecoins and investment in crypto-assets.” The motion cited the US’s efforts to ban central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and promote stablecoins through the GENIUS Act signed into law in July.“This…

Coral polyp crosssection. Credit: Brett Williams QUT researchers have uncovered critical biological processes that allow corals to attach to a reef in a finding that could significantly improve coral restoration efforts worldwide. The study published in Royal Society Open Science, led by Dr. Brett Lewis from the QUT School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, investigated how coral fragments from three species, Montipora mollis, Pocillopora verrucosa and Acropora millepora, develop self-sustaining attachment to reef surfaces. “Coral reefs are declining globally, and their recovery often depends on broken fragments reattaching and growing, but that process isn’t as simple as it sounds,” Dr.…

Airdrops have become a popular gateway for newcomers stepping into the crypto space. They’re simple to join—often requiring users to sign up on a platform, engage with its tools, or share it across social media—and in return, participants earn free tokens that might grow in value as the project gains traction. For blockchain ventures, these campaigns are far from random giveaways. They serve as strategic marketing initiatives, helping build brand visibility, attract early adopters, and establish credibility within the community. Meanwhile, for users, airdrops present an easy, low-commitment way to discover emerging projects and possibly benefit from their future success.…