1. Tether increases Bitcoin holdings by $1.05 billion, strengthening reserve asset portfolio
According to data from Nansen, Tether recently purchased 8,888 Bitcoins, with a total value of approximately $1.05 billion. This move demonstrates Tether's continued optimism towards Bitcoin. Previously, Tether has repeatedly announced that it would use part of its profits to increase its Bitcoin holdings in order to strengthen its reserve asset portfolio. -Original
2. UK regulator approves IG Group's crypto asset license, promoting compliant market development
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially approved IG Group to obtain a crypto asset license. This authorization will enable IG Group to provide compliant crypto asset-related services in the UK market. -Original
3. CME data shows probability of Fed rate cut in October rises to 96.2%
According to CME's "FedWatch" tool, the probability that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged at its October meeting is 3.8%, while the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut has risen to 96.2%. Looking ahead to the December meeting, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is only 0.7%, the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut is 21.9%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 basis point rate cut is as high as 77.3%. -Original
4. Wisconsin lawmakers propose exemption from money transmission licensing for Bitcoin activities
Lawmakers in Wisconsin, USA, have introduced bill AB471, aiming to exempt Bitcoin self-custody, node operation, mining, staking, and blockchain software development activities from money transmission licensing requirements. -Original
5. Binance achieves net inflow of $14.8 billion in Q3, showing increased market appeal
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance achieved a net inflow of $14.8 billion in the third quarter of 2025, demonstrating its continued market appeal. This data highlights Binance's dominant position in the global crypto market. -Original
6. US government shutdown is inevitable, may affect financial market stability
According to Jinse Finance, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has notified employees via email to prepare in advance for a possible government shutdown at midnight. -Original
7. Ripple CTO David Schwartz to leave by year-end, will continue participating in community activities
Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz announced he will leave by the end of the year. He has worked at the company for over 13 years, serving as CTO for 7 years and making significant contributions to the development of the XRP ledger. Schwartz stated that after leaving, he will focus on family and personal hobbies, but will continue to participate in XRP community activities. -Original
8. Chainlink partners with UBS to advance asset tokenization, providing digital solutions for the fund industry
According to reports, Chainlink is collaborating with UBS to promote asset tokenization through the Swift payment system workflow, aiming to provide digital solutions for the global $100 trillion fund industry. -Original
