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BNB Chain and Four.Meme launched a $45 million “Reload Airdrop” to compensate meme coin traders and revive market activity.The program will reward 160,000+ wallets through randomized BNB distributions running from mid-October to early November 2025.The move follows heavy meme coin losses during the Oct. 10 market crash, as BNB hits a new all-time high above $1,370.BNB Chain has launched a $45 million “Reload Airdrop” in partnership with Four.Meme, PancakeSwap, Binance Wallet, and Trust Wallet to reignite trading activity across its meme coin ecosystem. 

The initiative targets retail traders hit by the recent market crash, where billions were wiped from speculative tokens.

BNB Airdrop To Trigger a Meme Coin Super CycleThe airdrop will distribute roughly $45 million worth of BNB to more than 160,000 eligible addresses. 

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According to project details, recipients will be chosen through a randomized allocation system rather than based strictly on trading losses. Distribution will take place in multiple waves between mid-October and early November.

BNB Chain described the initiative as an effort to “reload” user confidence and liquidity in the meme coin sector. Over the past few months, meme coins have been one of the most active yet volatile segments on the network. 

Four.Meme Announces BNB AirdropThe move follows a wave of losses during the October 10 market crash, when several tokens built on Four.Meme suffered steep declines.

Four.Meme, a no-code meme coin launchpad on BNB Chain, allows users to create and list tokens with minimal technical knowledge. 

Since launch, it has seen billions in cumulative trading volume, but also faced scrutiny following an exploit earlier this year that exposed flaws in automated liquidity mechanisms.

“The meme coin community is one of the most active and creative communities in the ecosystem, who have been affected the most by recent events especially during the past week,” wrote BNB Chain. 

The Reload Airdrop marks one of BNB Chain’s largest coordinated relief efforts, signaling growing institutional and retail attention to its ecosystem. 

However, analysts warn that the randomized nature of the airdrop may create disputes over fairness and transparency. Such “recovery” airdrops risk promoting moral hazard by rewarding risky trading behavior. 

Overall, the airdrop comes as BNB defies broader market pressure, recently hitting a new all-time high above $1,370. 

The altcoin’s resilience and active user base have reinforced its position as one of the strongest performers in 2025’s volatile crypto markets.

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U.S. equities surged on Monday as investor optimism returned to both traditional and digital asset markets. The Nasdaq climbed 490.18 points to 22,694.61, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 587.98 points to 46,067.58, and the S&P 500 rose 102.21 points to 6,654.72, signaling a broad-based recovery across major benchmarks.

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Posted: October 14, 2025

Key Takeaways
Why does the Anchorage transition matter?
It marks the first time a DeFi-native stablecoin, such as USDtb, has come under U.S. federal banking oversight.

How does it differ from USDT and USDC?
Unlike offshore USDT, USDtb is issued under a U.S. bank charter, and unlike USDC, it’s directly tied to short-term Treasuries.

In a major shift for the U.S. stablecoin landscape, Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. has officially taken control of the Ethena USDtb smart contract. This marks the first onshoring of a Treasury-backed stablecoin under the federal GENIUS Act framework.

The transition, completed today, moves control of USDtb from Ethena Labs to Anchorage. The move turns what began as a DeFi-native product into a federally regulated payment stablecoin.

Anchorage steps in: From synthetic yield to banking oversight
The move represents a strategic pivot for Ethena Labs, which launched USDtb in early 2025 as part of its synthetic dollar system.

Initially, USDtb was backed by delta-neutral positions and Treasury yield exposure, designed to provide DeFi users with stable returns that mimicked traditional bonds.

Now, with Anchorage assuming control, USDtb joins the ranks of “covered stablecoins” — tokens issued by federally chartered banks that must maintain full 1:1 reserve backing, have clear redemption processes, and adhere to transparent auditing standards.

Anchorage also confirmed that U.S. Bank will act as the custodian for the reserves. Furthermore, issuance and redemption operations will run under its OCC-regulated framework.

What the transition means for Ethena and stablecoin regulation
The Anchorage transition aligns USDtb with the GENIUS Act. The Act allows U.S.  banks to issue digital dollar tokens under federal supervision.

It also marks the first time a DeFi-origin stablecoin has been brought fully onshore. This signals growing regulatory confidence in bridging decentralized and traditional finance.

Additionally, the move was made to ensure long-term scalability, regulatory certainty, and integration with institutional payment systems.

For Anchorage, the deal solidifies its role as a compliance-first stablecoin issuer, ahead of expected competition from fintech-bank hybrids such as PayPal’s PYUSD and Circle’s USDC.

A new challenger to USDT and USDC
USDtb’s onshoring comes amid renewed scrutiny of offshore stablecoins like Tether’s USDT, which dominate global trading but lack U.S. regulatory clarity.

By contrast, USDtb, now under Anchorage’s oversight, offers Treasury-backed reserves, federal banking compliance, and a transparent reporting structure.

The move could make USDtb one of the most institutionally friendly stablecoins, potentially challenging USDC’s dominance in regulated markets.

After a strong run of inflows, Bitcoin ETFs finally faced a pullback, while Ether ETFs experienced even steeper outflows, signaling a shift in investor sentiment. The latest data suggests that traders are likely taking profits following an extended rally across major cryptocurrencies.

In 2025, there has been an average of 720,000 unique stablecoin senders on Ethereum per week.

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A massive Bitcoin short placed minutes before US President Donald Trump announced tariffs with China on Friday has raised questions about insider trading.

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Garrett Jin, the former CEO of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange BitForex, has denied many of the claims levied against him by a pseudonymous online sleuth that involved shorting the market.

In a Monday X post, Jin said he had “no connection with the Trump family,” denying allegations of insider trading after crypto researcher Eye claimed he controlled a wallet address used by a whale to short Bitcoin (BTC).

The wallet was used to open a short position less than an hour before US President Donald Trump announced “a tariff of 100% on China” on Friday, likely contributing to the price of the cryptocurrency dropping significantly.

On Saturday, Eye suggested on X that Jin was a Hyperliquid whale who controlled more than 100,000 BTC. In his response, Jin said the wallet belonged to a client and criticized former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao for sharing “personal and private information” by retweeting Eye’s post to his more than 10 million followers.

Whether tied directly to Jin or not, the wallet address was used to open a $735 million short on BTC. The price of Bitcoin briefly fell to about $102,000 on Friday after the tariff notice, though the president said in a Sunday social media post, “don’t worry about China,” walking back some of his remarks. 

Despite the alleged connections between Jin and the now infamous Bitcoin wallet, some online sleuths doubt Eye’s claims. ZachXBT said on Saturday that it was more likely “a friend of Jin” was responsible for the trades, while crypto analyst Quinten Francois suggested the evidence linking the former CEO to the wallet was too convenient.

Insider trading claims are not new for cryptoMany individuals in the crypto exchange have previously been accused of having private information about a project launch following suspiciously timed trades.

In March, an unknown individual or group made more than $482,000 through trades on the Bubb (BUBB) memecoin shortly before the price dropped by about 50%.

Trump’s memecoin, Official Trump (TRUMP), drew similar attention in January after a wallet purchased about $6 million of the token less than a minute after its launch.

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Posted: October 14, 2025

Key Takeaways
What’s driving XRP’s rebound?
On-chain demand is flexing straight into XRP’s price, Binance reserves are dropping, and bulls are stacking.

Which level should you watch out for before the next breakout?
$3.20 is the real test. If it holds, ETF catalysts could trigger a breakout.

The market is trying to find its footing, and all eyes are on the charts. 

The play here? Hold the key support to rebuild conviction. Notably, XRP bulls are already ticking that box. On the 1H timeframe, for instance, XRP’s price bounced a clean 100% off its $1.25 crash low.

At the time of writing, on-chain action seemed to back it up too. Consider this – Binance reserves slid to their early September levels, with nearly 100 million XRP pulled since 10 October. This has created a textbook setup for a potential supply squeeze.

Source: CryptoQuant

In short, on-chain demand may be flexing straight into XRP’s price.

Meanwhile, leverage has been staying super light. XRP’s Futures Open Interest (OI) dumped $5 billion in the same window, marking the biggest bleed since late July when the OI topped $10 billion near XRP’s $3.50 swing. 

For context, that flush back then sparked XRP’s near 19% weekly bounce off $2.70, while Binance reserves slid from 3 billion to 2.8 billion. With bulls stacking again, could XRP’s price be gearing up for the next push past $3.20?

XRP’s price poised for ETF-driven seasonal boost
Finally, XRP’s leverage blowout couldn’t have come at a better time. 

In less than a week, XRP Spot ETF hearings kick off, with Grayscale first on 18 October. The market is already licking its chops right now. In fact, XRP’s price ripped past $2.50, despite crashing to $1.25 not long ago.

In short, conviction has been building. Inflows into XRP are rolling in for the 18th straight week too. According to CoinShares, the altcoin saw $61.6 million in inflows. Even after last week’s heavy sell-offs.

Source: CoinShares

Simply put, XRP’s price may be catching ETFs’ seasonal tailwind.

Mix in low leverage and strong spot demand on Binance, and you’ve got a clean setup for a steady vertical move. In this context, a breakout past $3 is looking closer than you might think.

The real test? $3.20. That’s where the ETF catalyst could kick in. If it holds, it might be the trigger XRP’s price needs for a proper breakout. 

Ritika Gupta is a Financial Journalist and Geopolitical Analyst at AMBCrypto, specializing in the critical intersection of world politics, economic policy, and the cryptocurrency markets. Her analysis is informed by her distinguished background, which includes professional experience at major news network.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Psychology from Gargi College, University of Delhi. This academic training provides her with a sophisticated framework for dissecting complex issues such as international regulations, government fiscal policies, and the geopolitical forces that directly influence asset valuations.
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Key takeaways:

Bitcoin’s resilience after Friday’s $19 billion flash crash shows long-term demand remains strong despite short-term risk aversion.

Derivatives traders remain cautious, with arbitrage opportunities and negative funding rates signaling heightened counterparty risk.

Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $114,000 mark less than 48 hours after Friday’s flash crash, which wiped out $15 billion from BTC futures open interest. While Bitcoin showed resilience after such a major liquidity event, several factors could still delay a retest of the $125,000 level.

As long as investors continue to view Bitcoin as a risk asset and maintain its partial correlation with tech stocks, sustained bullish momentum will likely hinge on stronger confidence in global economic growth.

US job market data and US-China relations negative impact on Bitcoin’s priceConcerns about a potential economic slowdown, particularly after new signs of weakness in the US labor market, have made investors more risk-averse. Carlyle estimates that US employers added 17,000 jobs in September, down from an already soft 22,000 in August, according to The Wall Street Journal.

US 2-year Treasury yield. Source: TradingViewDemand for US bonds surged, pushing yields close to 3.5% as investors accepted lower returns in exchange for the safety of government-backed assets. The move was further driven by growing concerns that the trade war between the United States and China could intensify on Nov. 10, when the temporary truce limiting US import tariffs is set to expire.

US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday that an extension “should be worked out” as both countries pursue economic growth. However, no concrete developments have been announced beyond plans for talks between the two leaders.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described China’s rare earth export controls as “provocative.” Under new Chinese regulations, foreign companies producing certain materials will now need an additional export license, even when Chinese firms are not directly involved. China continues to dominate these markets, which are critical to tech manufacturing, according to Reuters.

Further macroeconomic uncertainty stems from the ongoing US government shutdown, which has delayed the release of key data, including the consumer inflation report and wholesale costs. This lack of visibility complicates the US Federal Reserve’s outlook and has made investors more risk-averse ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Tuesday.

Liquidity gaps in BTC derivatives and risk of regulatory securityRegardless of the prospects for improvement in US-China relations, traders remain highly cautious with Bitcoin derivatives. Some markets still present arbitrage opportunities, such as differences between perpetual contracts and spot prices on the same exchange. The limited activity from market makers signals heightened counterparty risk.

Annualized funding rate on Bitcoin and altcoins. Source: CoinGlassThe Bitcoin perpetual futures funding rate at Binance remains negative, meaning shorts (bearish positions) pay for leverage. Meanwhile, the indicator has returned to a normal positive range on other exchanges, creating potential arbitrage opportunities on rates.

Source: X/joemccannJoe McCann, founder and CEO of Asymmetric Financial, said on X that “a very large market maker” must have been wiped out during Friday’s crash, which would explain the sharp price gaps across exchanges and the “insane dislocations” on Binance. Even if these assumptions prove short-lived, traders will likely wait longer before re-entering the cryptocurrency market.

Other market participants sharply criticized how exchanges handled liquidation triggers and derivatives pricing. Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek urged regulators to “conduct a thorough review of the fairness of practices,” pointing to downtimes affecting only certain users and the absence of compliance measures on “internal trading.”

Bitcoin’s unique qualities, which allow it to potentially benefit from rising demand for independent scarce assets, were not affected by Friday’s flash crash. However, traders’ short-term risk appetite has clearly diminished, which could delay the journey to a new all-time high by several weeks or months.

This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

A long-dormant Bitcoin stash moved into an exchange this week, renewing worries about old coins re-entering the market and the effect that could have on prices.

Mt. Gox Origins And Staggering Returns
According to blockchain tracker Lookonchain, a cluster of addresses tied to coins pulled from Mt. Gox more than 13 years ago sent 300 BTC to Binance in a single transaction.

Those coins were reportedly bought at about $11 each, meaning the original outlay was roughly $8,151. The transfer is now worth about $33.47 million, a mark-up of roughly 410,624%. Reports have disclosed that about 590 BTC still remain in the same group of addresses.

The market crash just woke up a sleeping Bitcoin OG, who deposited 300 #BTC($33.47M) to #Binance 2 hours ago.

He originally withdrew 749 $BTC($8,151 at the time) from #MtGox 13 years ago, when $BTC was just $11.

He moved 159 $BTC to a new wallet a year ago but didn’t sell —… pic.twitter.com/tSxgO0Mw5E

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) October 12, 2025

Wallet Activity And What Changed
Last year, the same owner moved 159 BTC into a new wallet and then left it untouched. This recent move is different because the coins arrived in an exchange hot wallet, where they can be sold quickly.

Traders and market watchers noted the difference: one action kept coins on the chain, the other put them within reach of an order book. Whether the owner chooses to sell some or all of the 300 BTC is not known, but the presence of those funds on Binance makes rapid selling possible.

Market Moves And Flows
Bitcoin’s price recovered to about $115,000 on Monday, after dipping to $102,000 on Friday. That drop triggered billions in liquidations and left traders on edge.

Based on figures, ETFs recorded $2.7 billion in inflows over the last week, and institutional demand showed resilience despite the volatility. Still, the market’s calm is fragile; a large sell order from an old holder could change short-term supply dynamics quickly.

BTCUSD now trading at $114,199. Chart: TradingView
The move was flagged by on-chain analysts and then amplified across social platforms. Exchange inflows from wallets tied to early-era miners or Mt. Gox addresses tend to draw attention because they signal supply that was previously dormant coming back into circulation. In this case, the numbers are large enough to get traders’ attention.

Possible Scenarios And Risks
If some of the 300 BTC is sold, price pressure may increase, particularly during thin trading windows. Alternatively, the transfer could be part of estate consolidation or a decision to move funds to cold storage, in which case selling may not follow.

Market participants will watch wallet behavior closely: rapid withdrawals to multiple exchange addresses, for example, would likely be interpreted as a selling sign.

Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

Crypto experts explain why blue-chip altcoins led the market recovery from the biggest liquidation event to date.

Summary

Ethereum, Solana, and XRP were among the best performers post-crash
The crash wiped out overleveraged positions, but institutional capital came back
Still, auto-deleveraging exposes underlying liquidity risks

The weekend crash, which led to the biggest crypto liquidation event to date, blindsided even experienced traders. However, what followed was unexpected. By Monday, Oct. 13, Ethereum bounced back above $4,000, Solana attracted fresh capital, and XRP reclaimed key levels.

The rapid rebound caught the attention of crypto experts and industry insiders. In remarks for crypto.news, they explained why blue-chip altcoins were leading the recovery after the $1 trillion crypto market crash.

Chart depicting Bitcoin daily liquidations at $19 billion, which crashed the price of Ethereum, Solana, and XRP | Source: Bitfinex Alpha
Ethereum leads rally on fundamentals and staking
Nic Puckrin, founder of Coin Bureau, pointed to Ethereum (ETH) quickly recovering the $4,000 level after the “bloodbath” during the weekend. The good news, according to Puckrin, is that the crash cleaned out excessive leverage. Still, he pointed to some lessons that exchanges should learn.

“The biggest shock over the weekend was that traders were forced out of even profitable positions due to auto-deleveraging (ADL) on exchanges – a risk management mechanism that most will have not even heard about,” Nic Puckrin, Coin Bureau. “It’s a blunt instrument that certainly deserves some scrutiny” he added.

According to Arthur Azizov, founder and investor at B2 Ventures, Ethereum remained strong thanks to its fundamentals and large share of staked tokens. This effectively limited selling pressure in this crucial period of volatility.

“Ethereum looks more resilient (than Bitcoin), as if it can hold above $4,200; it could target $4,500 or higher,” Arthur Azizov, B2 Ventures

Solana’s rebound shows bullish fundamentals
Viktor Fischer, CEO of RockawayX explains that Solana’s (SOL) recovery is contributing to a bullish case for the token. He explains that its scale, speed, and efficiency attract economic activity and, in turn, institutional capital.

“Solana supports meaningful economic activity, including $15.5B in stablecoins, 97% of tokenized equities’ daily trading volume since the June 2025 launch of xStocks, and $4.6B in tokenized real estate deals on Parcl,” Viktor Fischer, RockawayX.

XRP saw major ETF inflows
Analysts at B2BinPay point to XRP’s sharp rebound to $2.60, which recovered 35% from Friday’s lows. This was partially due to strong ETF inflows. This indicates that investors are more confident about XRP after it settled its legal issues.

“Exchange-traded crypto products saw nearly $6 billion in inflows earlier this month, including over $200 million into XRP-linked funds,” said analysts at B2BinPay. “It’s a strong sign that professional investors are adding exposure following Ripple’s legal settlement with the SEC in August.”

Despite a murky macro outlook, the quick rebound indicates strong fundamental demand from investors. They added that the technical outlook shows resistance at $2.80–$3.00. A weekly close for XRP above that level could mean a rally to $3.40–$3.70.

BNB Chain has launched a $45 million “reload airdrop” aimed at compensating users who suffered losses trading memecoins during Friday’s market crash.

The initiative will distribute BNB (BNB) tokens to more than 160,000 eligible addresses, the network said Monday. Aidrops will begin this week and be completed by early November.

BNB Chain is a blockchain network developed by Binance that is now maintained by a decentralized community. It powers the ecosystem’s native BNB token and supports applications across DeFi, gaming and digital assets.

According to Binance’s founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao, rewards will be allocated randomly. Ecosystem partners such as Four Meme, PancakeSwap, Binance Wallet and Trust Wallet will help distribute the funds to eligible traders.

The airdrop follows a Friday market downturn that resulted in about $20 billion in liquidations across crypto markets, the largest single-day wipeout in the industry’s history.

On Monday morning, BNB hit a new all-time high of $1,370 per token, according to data from CoinMarketCap. The rebound came even as Binance faced backlash from users who accused the exchange of worsening the market turmoil during the crash.

Source: BNB Chain Binance’s response to the crypto sell-offA Truth Social post from US President Donald Trump threatening 100% tariffs on Chinese imports sent crypto markets into a historic liquidation on Friday, with Binance caught in the eye of the storm.

Several Binance users reported glitches in the system during the downturn that left them unable to exit their positions. One trader, SleeperShadow, wrote on X Saturday that Binance had “shut down their system during a major market crash,” leaving the trader “unable to close” futures positions.

Another flashpoint came from Ethena’s synthetic dollar, USDe, which dropped to $0.65 on Oct. 11 on Binance but remained near its $1 peg elsewhere. Guy Young, founder of USDe issuer Ethena Labs, said the depeg could be attributed to Binance using oracle data from its own orderbook, where liquidity was comparatively thinner, instead of an external price feed.

A third issue was that altcoins, including IoTex (IOTX), Enjin (ENJ) and Cosmos (ATOM), appeared to crash to $0 on Binance during the market downturn, despite being listed above $0 on other exchanges.

On Sunday, Binance released a “statement on recent market volatility” to address user concerns. The exchange wrote that it conducted a “comprehensive review” that confirmed its “core futures” remained operational during the market downturn.

Source: Binance.comBinance said the brief price collapse for specific spot pairs was caused by old limit orders being triggered amid thin liquidity during the sell-off. The exchange added that a separate “zero price” display glitch stemmed from a recent change in decimal settings, not from tokens actually falling to zero.

It also noted that forced liquidations on its platform comprised only a small share of total market activity, suggesting the volatility was primarily driven by broader market conditions rather than internal malfunction.

Still, Binance acknowledged that the depegging of USDE (as well as BNSOL and WBETH) caused some users holding these assets as collateral to have their positions liquidated. In response, the exchange has covered their losses, totaling $283 million.

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The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery after the weekend’s bloodbath. Markets registered one of the largest selloffs in history after President Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and new export controls on software. As a result, Bitcoin (BTC) plummeted to a low of $102,000 on Binance before recovering to reclaim $110,000. However, markets have put the weekend’s carnage behind them and have started the week in positive territory. BTC is up over 3% and has reclaimed the $115,000 level. The flagship cryptocurrency is trading around $115,305, up over 3% in the past 24 hours. 

Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) has reclaimed the $4,000 level after falling to a low of $3,504. The altcoin rallied late on Sunday and is up almost 9% over the past 24 hours, trading around $4,174. Ripple (XRP) has also recovered after plunging to a low of $1.849, and is up over 9%, trading around $2.61. Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) is up nearly 10% as it looks to reclaim the $200 level. Dogecoin (DOGE) is up over 11%, while Cardano (ADA) is up 10.70%, trading around $0.718. Chainlink (LINK) also made a strong recovery, up 12%, while Stellar (XLM) is up over 6%. Hedera (HBAR), Litecoin (LTC), Toncoin (TON), and Polkadot (DOT) have also registered substantial rallies over the past 24 hours. 

US Government Shutdown Enters Third Week The US government shutdown has entered its third week, leaving sixteen crypto ETFs in limbo should it continue into November. The US government came to a standstill on October 1, when Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a funding agreement. The shutdown has caused several government agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to operate with only essential staff. Meanwhile, the crypto industry, which expected a flood of ETF approvals in October, may have to wait a little longer as deadlines pass with no action taken. 

“Once the government shutdown ends, spot crypto ETF floodgates open… Ironic that growing fiscal debt & usual political theater are holding these up. Exactly what crypto is targeting.”

US-China Representatives Ease Trade Tensions Representatives from the US and China have moved to calm the heated rhetoric around trade ties after tension flared this week. President Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and new export controls on key software after China moved to place restrictions on rare earth minerals, crucial for tech and AI. China’s Ministry of Commerce indicated it is willing to negotiate on its rare earth export control proposal and other trade discussions. The announcement came after President Trump stated in a post on Truth Social, 

“Don’t worry about China, it will all be fine! Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. He doesn’t want depression for his country, and neither do I. The USA wants to help China, not hurt it!!!”

President Trump Considering Changpeng Zhao's Pardon President Trump is reportedly considering pardoning Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, amid ongoing discussions with the White House. According to individuals close to Zhao, the former Binance chief could soon receive a pardon after months of internal discussions at the White House. According to Charles Gasparino, senior business correspondent at FOX Business, discussions between Zhao’s representatives and White House officials have intensified in recent weeks. Gasparino stated on X, 

“People close to CZ, the former Binance chief ... say discussions inside the White House are heating up on the possibility of a pardon from. Many Trump insiders believe the fraud case against [CZ] was pretty weak, and certainly not something that merited a felony conviction and jail time.”

Zhao was one of the most influential figures in the crypto ecosystem. He was convicted of money laundering by the US Department of Justice, served time, and paid $4.3 billion in fines. Zhao remains the largest individual shareholder at Binance, and a presidential pardon could clear the way for a formal return to the exchange he founded in 2017. 

Trader Who Shorted Bitcoin (BTC) Opens More Bearish Positions A crypto trader who made $192 million after a suspiciously timed bet just before the market crash has opened up more bearish positions. The whale trader has opened a $163 million leveraged perpetual contract to short Bitcoin (BTC). The position is currently valued at $3.5 million in profit, and will be liquidated if BTC crosses $125,500. The trader caught the community’s attention after opening a short position just minutes before President Trump’s tariff announcement, which sent the markets plummeting. As a result, the trader in question pocketed $192 million in profits. 

The community believes the trader is an “insider whale” because of the timing of the trades. Some members believe the trader was the reason for the leverage flush that crashed the market. 

“The crazy part is that he shorted another nine figures worth of BTC and ETH minutes before the cascade happened. And this was just publicly on Hyperliquid, imagine what he did on CEXs or elsewhere. I’m pretty sure this guy played a huge role in what happened today.”

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market recovered on Monday after the weekend’s collapse, which saw the market plunge and wipe out billions in leveraged positions. The market was reeling since Friday and collapsed after President Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and new export controls for software. BTC fell to an intraday low of 102,000 on Binance before recovering and closing the day around $112,980. Selling pressure persisted on Saturday as the price fell nearly 2% to $119,768. However, markets rebounded on Sunday, rising almost 4% to reclaim $115,000 and settle at 115,067. BTC is marginally up during the ongoing session, trading around $115,305. 

BTC will look to decisively reclaim $116,000 as positive sentiment returns after the weekend crash. A tariff announcement by President Donald Trump was all it took to spark chaos in the market. However, the recovery has seen BTC recoup almost 50% of its losses already. The Kobeissi Letter stated, 

“If you include the after-hours drop-in futures, the S&P 500 is up +120 points at the open. This has effectively erased 50% of the decline seen late last week. Now, we await more guidance from the Trump Admin.”

The cryptocurrency market has recouped nearly half a billion dollars since Friday’s crash. With some traders timing the market perfectly, the Kobeissi Letter described the event as “one of the largest wealth transfers in crypto history.” Meanwhile, BTC traders face a dilemma this week, wondering if the worst is over or whether there is more downside to come. One trader believes there is more downside, stating in a post on X, 

“Last week’s flash crash perfectly bounced off our diagonal uptrend support from August 2024 at 40k. I’m looking for at least a retest of 108, but as many of you know, HTF has bearish indications. Will check 1D when we get an intra support retest at 107-108.”

However, the flagship cryptocurrency has made a strong recovery and is trading in positive territory. On-chain activity shows that volatility has cooled, and traders anticipate a positive showing this week, with market watchers expecting a relief bounce. BTC trader Skew noted in a post on X, 

“Can see a case of a relief bounce going into weekly open / futures open. Both always bring important flows from the aspect of a macro backdrop, as we currently have. Plus thin market atm so careful with margin positions especially in alts.”

Fellow trader HTL-NL stated that while markets are unpredictable, the possibility of a crash was low. 

“You never know what the W close and next week will bring, of course, especially since legacy barely had time to respond to Trump. However, I am not overly worried. Everything was poised for a correction anyway, but it all got amplified, and we had a system breakdown.”

BTC traded in bullish territory last week, and began the previous week with a 1.41% increase to $122,318. The price registered a marginal rise on Saturday before reaching an intraday high of $125,750 on Sunday. BTC ultimately ended the weekend at $123,520, up 0.87%. Buyers retained control on Monday as the price rose 0.97% and settled at $124,720, but not before reaching an intraday high of $126.296. BTC lost momentum on Tuesday, falling almost 3% to $121,393. The price recovered on Wednesday, rising nearly 2% and settling at $123,343.

Source: TradingView

Selling pressure returned on Thursday as BTC fell 1.32% to a low of $119,713 before settling at $121,714. BTC and the crypto market crashed on Friday after President Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and new export controls for software. The announcement was in retaliation for China's imposing restrictions on rare earth mineral exports. As a result, BTC plunged to $102,000 on Binance before recovering and settling at $112,980. Selling pressure persisted on Saturday as the price fell almost 2% to $110,768. Despite the overwhelming selling pressure, markets recovered on Sunday. As a result, BTC rose nearly 4% to reclaim $115,000 and settle at $115,067. The price is marginally up during the ongoing session, trading around $115,220. However, the MACD remains bearish, indicating that sellers still have the upper hand. 

Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis Ethereum (ETH) is marginally up during the ongoing session as it recovers after Friday’s crash. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency plunged to a low of $3,444 on Friday as markets crashed before recovering to settle at $3,836. Selling pressure persisted on Saturday as the price fell over 2% to $3,752. Despite the selling pressure, ETH rebounded on Sunday, rising almost 11% to reclaim $4,000 and end the weekend at $4,158. 

While altcoin reclaimed $4,100 on Sunday, it has struggled to build momentum during the ongoing session. ETH’s recovery has eased some of the losses from Friday’s crash, with over $3.80 billion in leveraged long positions liquidated. However, analysts believe ETH reclaiming $4,000 marks the end of the short-term correction. Additionally, the funding rate on ETH perpetual futures has dropped to -14%. This means short traders are paying to keep their positions open. This is an unsustainable scenario in the long term. The setup also indicates growing fears that some market makers or exchanges could be facing solvency issues. 

There is also uncertainty about whether exchanges will reimburse traders for mismanagement linked to cross-collateral margins and oracle pricing. Analysts expect markets to remain cautious until a detailed post-mortem of the crash and its impact has been issued. However, ETH monthly futures absorbed the shock in less than two hours, quickly regaining the minimum 5% premium required for a neutral market. According to market experts, the lack of demand for leveraged long positions in perpetual contracts reflects weak product design rather than strong bearish sentiment. However, uncertainty is expected to persist until market makers regain confidence. 

However, analysts point out that BTC and ETH did relatively better than other altcoins. 

“BTC and ETH did relatively well compared to the long-tail of alts, which nuked 70% or more, with some even going down 95% or more. I'm not usually into conspiracies, but clearly this was not normal market behavior.”

ETH started the previous weekend in positive territory, registering a marginal increase on Friday. However, it fell 0.55% on Saturday and settled at $4,487. Positive sentiment returned on Sunday as the price rose 0.62% to reclaim $4,500 and settle at $4,515. Buyers retained control on Monday as ETH rose almost 4% to cross $4,600 and settle at $4,685. Despite the positive sentiment, the price fell by over 5% on Tuesday, settling at $4,451. ETH recovered on Wednesday, rising 1.68%, but was back in the red on Thursday, dropping 3.47% and settling at $4,369.

Source: TradingView

ETH plunged to an intraday low of $3,444 on Friday after President Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and export controls on key software. It recovered from this level to settle at $3,836, ultimately dropping over 12%. Selling pressure persisted on Saturday as the fell 2.21% to $3,752. ETH recovered on Sunday, rising nearly 11% to reclaim $4,000 and settle at $4,158. ETH is marginally up during the ongoing session, trading $4,165. 

Solana (SOL) Price Analysis Solana (SOL) is looking to reclaim the $200 level after falling to a low of $170 during Friday’s flash crash. The altcoin ultimately ended the day at $188 but continued dropping on Saturday, falling nearly 6% to $177. Markets recovered on Sunday, and SOL rose almost 11% to $197. However, the price is marginally down during the ongoing session, trading around $195. 

Analysts had warned that SOL risked losing $200, considered SOL’s make-or-break level. The altcoin is struggling to build momentum during the ongoing session. However, analysts remain optimistic about SOL’s prospects and an end-of-year rally that could take its value past $300. One trader stated that another pullback could be expected before SOL pushes above $300. 

“$320 remains the target. Pull back first, though.”

SOL started the previous weekend in the red, dropping nearly 1% on Friday and over 2% on Saturday to settle at $227. The price recovered on Sunday, reaching an intraday high of $237 before settling at $238. Buyers retained control on Monday, rising almost 2% and settling at $232. Despite the positive sentiment, SOL returned to bearish territory on Tuesday, dropping over 5% to $220. Despite the overwhelming selling pressure, the price recovered on Wednesday, rising over 4% to $229.

Source: TradingView

Selling pressure returned on Thursday as SOL fell 3.52% to $221. Selling pressure intensified on Friday as markets tanked. As a result, SOL plunged to an intraday low of $170 before settling at $188, ultimately dropping over 14%. Sellers retained control on Saturday as the price fell almost 6% to $177. SOL made a strong recovery on Sunday, rising nearly 11% and settling at $197. SOL is down over 1% during the ongoing session, trading around $194.

Polkadot (DOT) Price AnalysisPolkadot (DOT) traded in the red over the previous weekend, dropping 2.96% on Saturday and 1.36% on Sunday to settle at $4.13 after reaching an intraday high of $4.37. Despite the overwhelming selling pressure, the price recovered on Monday, rising over 6% to reclaim $4.30 and settle at $4.39. DOT was back in the red on Tuesday, dropping nearly 6% to $4.14. The price recovered on Wednesday, rising 1.28%, but returned to the red on Thursday, falling almost 3% to $4.07.

Source: TradingView

DOT plunged to an intraday low of $2.86 on Friday as markets collapsed. However, it recovered from this level to reclaim $3 and settle at $3.13, ultimately dropping a staggering 23%. Selling pressure persisted on Saturday as the price fell by over 4% to $3. DOT recovered on Sunday as part of a broader market recovery, rising over 8% and settling at $3.24. The price is up over 1% during the ongoing session, trading around $3.28.

Jupiter (JUP) Price AnalysisJupiter (JUP) ended the previous weekend in the red, registering a marginal decline to $0.454. The price recovered on Monday, rising 3.53% to $0.470. Despite the positive sentiment, JUP lost momentum on Tuesday, falling nearly 6% to $0.443. Buyers returned to the market on Wednesday with the price rising 1.66% to $0.450.

Source: TradingView

Selling pressure returned on Thursday as JUP fell over 4% and settled at $0.431. Bearish sentiment intensified on Friday as the price plunged to an intraday low of $0.107. JUP rebounded from this level to settle at $0.329, ultimately dropping nearly 24%. Despite the overwhelming selling pressure, the price recovered on Saturday, rising 2.31% to $0.336. Bullish sentiment intensified on Sunday as JUP rose almost 11% and settled at $0.372. JUP is marginally down during the ongoing session, trading around $0.372.

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Snorter Bot Token has entered its final presale week at $0.1077 after raising nearly $5M. Built on Solana with multichain plans, it has been compared with Banana Gun's path, while analysts have issued targets ranging from an 11.2x move to a 100x case as the exchange debut nears.

Across BNB, assistance for meme coins has totaled $45M through a Reload Airdrop from BNB Chain and partners, following heavy liquidations. Distribution has begun and is set to conclude by early November 2025 amid a rebound in BNB.

Hyperliquid, a leading decentralized derivatives platform, is set to roll out its highly anticipated HIP-3 protocol upgrade today, enabling permissionless perpetual futures market creation. This milestone is expected to strengthen Hyperliquid's position in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape while offering users and builders more flexibility in launching derivatives markets without centralized control.

Nasdaq-listed Solana Company, formerly Helius Medical Technologies, has swiftly emerged among the top corporate holders of digital assets after expanding its Solana (SOL) treasury to over 2.2 million tokens, now valued at approximately $525 million.

Disclosed in the firm’s October update, the move underscores its strategy to build a long-term digital asset treasury. It marks a growing trend of publicly traded companies embracing native crypto ecosystems as part of their core financial strategy.

Solana Company stated that the holdings were rapidly accumulated following its recent financing round. 

Combined with over $15 million in cash, the company’s liquid reserves now exceed $525 million based on the disclosed SOL valuation. 

Management describes the move as part of a strategic digital asset treasury initiative aimed at maximizing SOL per share and establishing the firm as a leading institutional custodian of Solana tokens.

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Strategically, the move highlights key market shifts, growing corporate appetite for crypto exposure beyond Bitcoin, the emergence of digital-asset treasuries as a modern capital strategy, and the rising institutional confidence in Solana’s expanding ecosystem.

Decentralization Could Accelerate Ethereum and Solana
Speaking at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, Muriel Médard, MIT researcher and CEO of decentralized memory firm Optimum, offered a striking insight that decentralization isn’t just a governance choice or ideological ideal, but a fundamental driver of efficiency. 

By distributing control and reducing bottlenecks, she noted that true decentralization could actually accelerate networks like Ethereum and Solana as they scale.

Conventional thinking wrongly treats decentralization as a compromise between security and speed, assuming that distributing control across thousands of nodes must slow consensus, according to Médard.

She argued instead that, when properly designed, decentralized systems can harness this distribution to achieve superior scalability and efficiency.

As a result, Médard emphasized that decentralization is not merely a design choice, but a principle of efficiency, where distributing control as systems scale can actually enhance, rather than hinder, performance.

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Ripple is teaming with blockchain security firm Immunefi to host an "attackathon" for the XRP Ledger lending protocol.
If one serious bug is found, a full $200,000 will be provided to participants.
The protocol aims to eventually offer fixed-term, uncollateralized loans on the XRP Ledger.
Ripple is offering up to $200,000 to users who find security flaws in the proposed XRP Ledger lending protocol, incentivizing white hat hackers to “attack” the upcoming platform.

The rewards are part of an “attackathon” hosted by Ripple and blockchain security firm Immunefi that asks security researchers to poke and prod the codebase to find potential flaws, with a particular focus given to bugs that impact fund security and vault solvency. 

"The XRPL community is preparing for one of its most significant upgrades yet with the proposed lending protocol, which is expected to go to validator vote later this year. Before any major amendment like this moves forward, it’s critical to ensure the code is as secure and resilient as possible," RippleX Head of Product Jasmine Cooper told Decrypt. 

"Partnering with Immunefi, one of the top on-chain security platforms, allows us to tap into a global network of elite researchers who have secured some of the largest DeFi protocols to date," she added. "The Attackathon is just one part of a broader, layered security process."

To encourage those without experience on XRP Ledger, the firms are opening a two-week educational period for interested participants. During this time, researchers can gain support from Ripple engineers, access devnet guides and test environments, and more. 

After the education period is over, the attackathon will begin on October 27 and run through November 29. 

“If even one valid bug is found during the program, the full $200,000 is unlocked and will be distributed,” the announcement post reads. “If no bugs are found, a fallback pool of $30,000 is paid out to participants who submitted valid insights.”

The XRP Ledger lending protocol was introduced last fall at XRP Ledger Apex, a Ripple-hosted summit dedicated to fostering the build of the decentralized network. 

The protocol aims to introduce fixed-term, uncollateralized loans directly on XRP Ledger, without using smart contracts or wrapped assets. Instead, the protocol deliberately will rely on off-chain procedures to determine creditworthiness. Funds will then be pooled on-chain and repayments follow protocol-enforced terms.

Specific targets for the attackathon participants include liquidation logic, interest accrual bugs that may reward the wrong party, administrative attacks that could allow for alteration of protocol records, among others. 

While payments firm Ripple is linked to the network’s native token XRP and is a major contributor to the XRP Ledger, it does not have an affiliation with the bulk of the XRP Ledger validators. In August, former Ripple CTO David Schwartz told Decrypt that the firm runs “something like 1% of the XRP Ledger.” 

The network earned a last place security ranking from research firm Kaiko when compared to 14 other blockchains in August. But developers for the ledger pushed back on the claim and highlighted security endorsements from firms like CertiK, Halborn, and FYEO.

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CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, officially launched CFTC-regulated options for Solana and XRP.

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CME Group officially launched options trading for Solana and XRP
Trading in two altcoins will fall under U.S. CFTC regulation
The move broadens institutional access for SOL and XRP

Institutional demand for major altcoins is growing. On Monday, Oct. 13, CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, officially launched options for Solana and XRP, fully regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Trading for Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP) options is now live, giving institutional investors access to fully regulated derivatives on two of the most traded altcoins. The options are physically settled, available in both standard and micro sizes, and have daily, monthly, and quarterly expirations.

This means traders can now trade these altcoin options on the CME exchange in the same way they trade Bitcoin and Ethereum options. Until now, only SOL and XRP futures were available on the exchange.

Solana and XRP futures see strong volume
The move comes after CME obtained regulatory approval from the CFTC, and after Solana and XRP futures already amassed significant trading volume. This liquidity contributed to CME’s decision to expand investor access. What’s more, with the addition of options trading, activity for the two altcoins will likely increase.

In particular, since the launch of Solana futures in March, the platform facilitated trading of more than 540,000 contracts, with a notional value of $22.3 billion by September. On the other hand, there were 370,000 XRP contracts traded since May, with a notional value of $16.2 billion.

Blue-chip altcoins were among the first to bounce back after the $1 trillion crypto market wipeout. While CME announced expanding its options trading in September, it still signals growing institutional interest in these altcoins.

A crypto analyst has sparked fresh discussions on X social media after pointing out an eerie similarity between the current XRP price structure and its 2017 setup. Back then, the cryptocurrency experienced a sudden flash crash on Binance, dropping from $0.36 to $0.001 before soaring tens of thousands of percent to its all-time highs just weeks later.

XRP Mirrors Flash Crash Setup From 2017
A new technical analysis by a crypto market expert known as ‘Guy on the Earth’ on X recalls December 2017, when XRP faced an alleged rug pull moment from Binance, which sent its price into a sharp, temporary collapse before igniting one of the most powerful bull runs in its history. His chart shows a dramatic flash crash that saw the XRP price drop more than 99% from $0.36 to $0.001 before experiencing an explosive breakout that took it to record levels above $3.00 in early 2018. 

The analyst notes that this same structure appears to be forming once again on the XRP chart. The setup comes at a time when XRP faced one of its most drastic price declines in years, falling from $0.24 to $0.80 last week during a widespread market liquidation that saw almost all major cryptocurrencies in the red. Following the crash, reports from crypto members revealed that exchanges had allegedly refused retail investors from buying during the dip. 

Source: Chart from Guy on the Earth on X
Although XRP has since recovered from the severe crash, back up to $2.5 at the time of writing, the overall market sentiment remains cautious, echoing the uncertainty of late 2017 before the broader market entered its euphoric phase. Notably, the analyst acknowledged that the main difference between the current market and that of 2017 is the prevailing market sentiment following recent corrections—a disposition that could be described as post-crash fatigue.

However, the XRP price chart still shows striking parallels to the earlier cycle. The analyst notes that his short-term bias is for a slight recovery, followed by another major flush, before a possible repeat of XRP’s parabolic move eight years ago.  

XRP Macro Outlook Still Bullish
In a separate analysis, crypto market expert XForceGlobal presented a long-term outlook for XRP, showing an extended Elliott Wave count that suggests the cryptocurrency remains bullish on the macro timeframe. His chart shows that XRP had formed a multi-year consolidation triangle between 2021 and 2024. 

According to him, XRP is following a unique pattern called the “Flat route.” XForceGlobal noted that the cryptocurrency appears to have completed its second corrected leg and is now within the confirmation stage of a renewed uptrend. He highlights that, from a timing standpoint, XRP is in a favorable position for a continuation, predicting an initial surge to $3.30, followed by a powerful breakout toward $24 in Wave 3 and a potential peak around $34 in Wave 5. Still, he cautions that any sustained drop below $0.6 could invalidate this bullish setup.

XRP trading at $2.59 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Shibarium, the Ethereum Layer-2 network underpinning the Shiba Inu ecosystem, suffered a $4.1 million security breach in September 2025, sparking investor concerns.

Despite the setback, Shiba Inu’s marketing lead, Lucie, affirms confidence in the platform’s resilience and future.

Hackers exploited a vulnerability in Shibarium’s smart contract system, reportedly targeting liquidity pools through sophisticated methods. 

While the breach caused a substantial financial loss, experts confirm that Shibarium’s core technology and governance remain secure.

The breach highlights a key challenge for the crypto industry regarding Layer-2 solutions: while they are faster and cheaper, they are prime targets for hackers.

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Shiba Inu must boost smart contract audits, deploy multi-layered monitoring, and consult independent cybersecurity experts to safeguard Shibarium’s long-term stability.

Shiba Inu Token Burn Surges 449% in a Week, Fueling Speculation
Shiba Inu has recorded a major spike in token burns, with Shibburn data showing a 449.66% surge in the weekly burn rate. 

In just seven days, 71,297,136 SHIB tokens were permanently removed from circulation, one of the largest burn events in the token’s history.

Notably, token burning, permanently removing coins from circulation, is used to create scarcity and support value. For SHIB’s vast 589 trillion supply, consistent burns are vital to curb inflation and sustain investor confidence.

The recent surge in SHIB burns has reignited optimism across the Shiba Inu community and crypto investors, fueling speculation of a potential price rally.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilysys, Inc. (AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions that enable organizations to go beyond what they can accomplish with traditional property management systems (PMS), point-of-sale (POS) solutions and food-and-beverage inventory and procurement (F&B I&P) systems, announced today that it will release its fiscal 2026 second quarter results after the market closes on Monday, October 27, 2025 and host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET that day. Both the call and webcast are open to the public.

All participants should register for the call using the participant registration URL: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI72f30983d3cf4b45a0d406ea8d9ddb29

Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with the dial-in instructions and a unique PIN number to access the live call. Interested parties also can listen to the conference call live via the Internet at http://www.agilysys.com/company/investor-relations/events-presentations. Approximately two hours after the call concludes, an archived version of the webcast will be available for replay at the same location.

About Agilysys

Agilysys exclusively delivers state-of-the-art hospitality software solutions and services that help organizations go beyond what they can accomplish with traditional property management systems (PMS), point-of-sale (POS) solutions and food and beverage inventory and procurement systems. Modern, state-of-the-art solutions work standalone to provide best-in-class capabilities, or together in a coordinated ecosystem that unifies data and workflows across a property, to equip staff members to delight guests, improve efficiency and grow margins. www.agilysys.com

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global leader in real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2025 after the close of the market on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Following the release, Ribbon Communications will host a conference call with the financial community at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results.

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Live (Listen-only) Webcast: Available via the Investor Relations website at investors.ribboncommunications.com, where a replay will also be available shortly following the conference call.

About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers secure cloud communications and IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today's smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our end-to-end portfolio of communications software and IP Optical networking solutions delivers superior value and innovation by leveraging cloud-native architectures, automation and analytics tools, and leading-edge security. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon, please visit rbbn.com.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Emeren Group Ltd ("Emeren" or the "Company") (www.emeren.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading global solar and storage project developer, owner, and operator, today announced that its extraordinary general meeting (the "EGM") will be held at 2301 Sugar Bush Road, Suite 510, Raleigh, NC 27612, U.S. at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 9, 2025. The record date for determination of shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting is October 23, 2025.

Shareholders will also be able to participate (but not vote) via live audio webcast in the EGM. To attend, please click the link below to access the webcast meeting:

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To approve the filing of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 18, 2025, as amended by an amendment agreement dated September 2, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Shurya Vitra Ltd. ("Parent"), Emeren Holdings Ltd. ("Merger Sub") and the Company, the articles of merger and the plan of merger with the Registrar of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands in order to give effect to the merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company (the "Merger"), with the Company continuing as the surviving company as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, and to approve any and all transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
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To vote on, if necessary or appropriate, the adjournment of the EGM, in order to allow the Company to solicit additional proxies in the event that there are insufficient proxies received at the time of the EGM to pass the foregoing resolutions.

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Emeren Group Ltd (NYSE: SOL), a renewable energy leader, showcases a comprehensive portfolio of solar and storage projects and Independent Power Producer (IPP) assets, complemented by a significant global Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity. Specializing in the entire solar project lifecycle — from development through construction to financing — we excel by leveraging local talent in each market, ensuring our sustainable energy solutions are at the forefront of efficiency and impact. Our commitment to enhancing solar power and energy storage underlines our dedication to innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility. For more information, go to  www.emeren.com .

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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tilray Medical (“Tilray”), a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY) and a global leader in medicinal cannabis, empowering the therapeutic alliance between patients and healthcare practitioners to make informed individualized health decisions, transforming healthcare, has announced plans to expand its medical cannabis operations into Panama. In connection with its expansion into Panama, Tilray has entered into a joint venture with Top Tech Global Inc. (“Top Tech”), whose members have extensive experience in the distribution of medical devices since 2014.  Together, Tilray and Top Tech, through their joint venture company, Solana Life Group, have received a medical cannabis license issued by the National Directorate of Pharmacy and Drugs in Panama authorizing the cultivation, manufacturing, import, export, distribution and sale of medical cannabis in Panama.  

With this joint venture partnership, Tilray Medical will leverage both its global expertise, as well as the local expertise of Top Tech to facilitate the launch and ongoing distribution of medical cannabis products across Panama, thereby enhancing access for patients in need. Tilray is committed to supporting the Panamanian medical community by providing education, maintaining a reliable supply chain, and offering a comprehensive portfolio of cannabinoid-based therapies. This partnership highlights Tilray’s dedication to patient-centric care worldwide and its objective to deliver safe, high-quality cannabis medicines tailored to individual patients’ requirements. Tilray Medical intends to collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities, and patient advocacy organizations in Panama to provide trusted therapeutic alternatives and uphold rigorous standards in medical cannabis. This expansion represents a further progression in Tilray’s mission to support patients and healthcare practitioners globally, advancing healthcare through compassion and innovation.

About Tilray Medical

Tilray Medical is dedicated to transforming lives and fostering dignity for patients in need through safe and reliable access to a global portfolio of medical cannabis brands, including Tilray Medical, Tilray Craft, Broken Coast, Redecan, Good Supply and Navcora. Tilray Medical grew from being one of the first companies to become an approved licensed producer of medical cannabis in Canada to building the first GMP-certified cannabis production facilities in Portugal and Germany. Today, Tilray Medical is a leading supplier of medical cannabis with a portfolio of brands and products designed to meet the needs of our patients worldwide in over 20 countries.

For further information on Tilray Medical, visit Tilray Medical Europe, Tilray Medical Canada, and Tilray Medical Australia-New Zealand.

About Tilray Brands

Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

For more information on how we are elevating lives through moments of connection, visit Tilray.com and follow @Tilray on all social platforms.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverQuote, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVER), a leading online insurance marketplace, today announced that it will report third quarter financial results after the market close on Monday, November 3, 2025. Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial results, recent developments, and business outlook at 4:30 p.m. ET.

What:EverQuote Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call  When:Monday, November 3, 2025  Time:4:30 p.m. ET  Live Call:US Toll Free: (800) 715-9871 All Other: +1 (646) 307-1963 Conference ID: 8699350  Live Webcast and Replay: http://investors.everquote.com/ 
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EverQuote operates a leading online marketplace for insurance shopping, connecting consumers with insurance provider customers, which includes both carriers and agents. Our vision is to be the leading growth partner for property and casualty, or P&C, insurance providers. Our results-driven marketplace, powered by our proprietary data and technology platform, is improving the way insurance providers attract and connect with consumers shopping for insurance.

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