CRYPTO NEWS UPDATE – OCTOBER 22, 2025!
What a rollercoaster week for the crypto market! Here’s everything you need to know:
Bitcoin Rockets Past $114K, Market Remains Wild
BTC surged to a breathtaking $114,000, with futures traders piling back in and pushing open interest over $32B—a strong comeback after this month’s sharp correction. Spot price is holding near $119K on Coinbase even as we see short-term dips and plenty of volatility. The total market cap is soaring above $2.4 trillion—the bulls aren’t giving up!
Biggest Crypto Seizure in History
The US government just confiscated $15 billion in BTC, the largest crypto seizure ever! This move has everyone talking—some investors are worried about more regulation and the safety of their assets. Are we on the brink of a regulatory shakeup?
Ethereum’s Game-Changing Upgrade Goes Live Soon
ETH is gearing up for the "Fusaka" upgrade, now in its final testnet phase and headed for a December 3 mainnet release. Expect quicker, cheaper transactions and a major boost in scalability for smart contracts. Ethereum is up 3% today, trading near $3,885 as excitement builds!
Institutional Players Gaining Ground
Coinbase is making strategic moves: acquiring crowdfunding platform Echo for $375M and listing up-and-coming altcoin Keeta (KTA) today. The institutional and retail landscape is truly expanding! Plus, the Federal Reserve is actively exploring new ways for fintech and crypto firms to plug into its payment systems—a signal that mainstream finance is taking crypto very seriously.
Hot Altcoins to Watch: XRP & RTX
XRP holders—keep your eyes peeled as ETF decisions approach. Approvals could spark massive upside! Meanwhile, Remittix (RTX) is setting itself apart with real-world utility, raising over $27.5M and showing strong demand.
Total Market Cap on the Rise
The global crypto market cap just climbed to $3.81 trillion—gains across the board, with both blue chips and new projects seeing inflows.