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In a major development for both institutional crypto adoption and Solana's growing ecosystem, Nasdaq-listed DeFi Dev Corp has officially launched Japan's first Solana-focused digital asset treasury firm in collaboration with Superteam Japan. The announcement comes as investor optimism builds around pending Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with the SOL token recording notable price gains following the news.

Key takeaways
What caused Ethereum’s sharp drop?
Ethereum plunged after a $330 million short position, and Trump’s new China tariffs triggered a $13 billion crypto market liquidation.

How did Ethereum hold up after the crash?
Despite the chaos, Ethereum still led the DeFi sector with $92.7 billion in total value locked (TVL).

Ethereum [ETH] tumbled sharply during a $13 billion crypto market wipeout – a liquidation wave larger than the FTX collapse.

The drop came after a $330 million short position hit just minutes before U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on China.

Chaos in the market
The crypto market went into free fall, with over $13 billion wiped out in 24 hours; far exceeding the $1.6 billion liquidated during the FTX collapse.

ETH plunged as much as 16% in the last day, dropping below $3,800 before finding mild support around $3,837 at press time.

Source: TradingView

The crash came just after a mysterious $330 million ETH short hit, moments before Trump’s China tariff announcement.

As panic spread, gas fees spiked over $500, decentralized exchanges froze, and major altcoins nosedived more than 30%.

Whales and hackers make moves

Source: X

Just minutes before Trump’s China tariff news broke, one trader opened a massive $330 million short on Ethereum, and it couldn’t have been better timed.

One even wonders if it was a planned exit, which brings about talk about insider trading.

Source: X

The position set off a domino effect across the market, triggering panic. Even wallets linked to known hackers joined the exit, reportedly dumping 5,480 ETH worth about $20 million at a loss of $3.7 million.

Ethereum still dominates DeFi
Despite all the chaos from the last day, Ethereum’s grip on decentralized finance remains unshaken.

Data from Artemis showed Ethereum leading with a massive $92.7 billion in total value locked (TVL); more than double the combined TVL of Aave and Lido, the next biggest players.

Source: Artemis

Despite market turmoil and a surge in short selling, Ethereum’s ecosystem remained resilient, maintaining the largest share of DeFi liquidity.

Legendary trader Peter Brandt has shared his perspective on the recent cryptocurrency market slump, connecting it to his long-standing analysis of Bitcoin’s price cycles. 

Brandt explained that he had anticipated October 5 to mark the top of Bitcoin’s rally based on his unique interpretation of market cycles. 

Although he did not take a short position, he noted that the date aligned closely with his earlier predictions of a potential peak.

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— Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) October 10, 2025 Brandt’s approach to analyzing Bitcoin centers on its four-year halving cycles, which reduce the rate of new Bitcoin creation by half and often serve as a structural midpoint between market lows and highs. 

He previously suggested that a tradable top could form roughly six weeks after the halving, consistent with patterns observed in previous cycles. 

Black FridayThe crypto market endured a brutal correction this week, triggered by new U.S. tariffs and export controls targeting China. The U.S. government’s announcement of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods and restrictions on software exports sparked panic across global markets, while crypto bore the brunt of the reaction.

Looks like Trump put 100% tariffs on crypto

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) October 10, 2025 Bitcoin, which had hit an all-time high above $125,000 earlier in the week, plunged by more than 12%, dropping below the $113,000 mark.

According to data from Coinglass, more than $19 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, affecting over 1.6 million traders worldwide. More than $7 billion of these liquidations occurred in just one hour on Friday, marking an unprecedented wave of forced selling.

Crypto market reactionsDespite the shock, leading industry voices are urging calm. Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, reaffirmed his conviction in Bitcoin, noting that such volatility is part of its long-term growth cycle.

Anthony Pompliano also offered a contrarian perspective, tweeting:

If you were bullish on bitcoin and stocks two days ago, you should be even more bullish now.

None of the fundamentals changed in the last 48 hours.

We simply got a healthy reset that wiped out the excess leverage in the system.

Now the market is cleared to go higher.

— Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) October 11, 2025 Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe went further, suggesting that altcoins may have finally found their bottom. 

This is the bottom on #Altcoin & #Bitcoin.

The biggest liquidation crash in history.

COVID-19 was the bottom of the previous cycle.

This is the bottom of the current cycle.

— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) October 11, 2025 BTC enthusiast Samson Mow emthasized that October is not done yet.

There are still 21 days left in Uptober.

— Samson Mow (@Excellion) October 11, 2025 Meanwhile, James E. Thorne pointed out that Bitcoin’s price remained above $110,000, underscoring the asset’s structural strength.

Bitcoin.

Largest Liquidation event ever and Bitcoin is sitting at $114K.

Think about that for one minute.

— James E. Thorne (@DrJStrategy) October 11, 2025

If you looked away from crypto markets on Friday, then you missed a record-breaking bloodbath.

Following a Friday morning threat from U.S. President Donald Trump to unleash "massive" new trade tariffs on China, crypto prices began to plunge alongside stocks, representing widespread concern from investors. And then crypto declines rapidly accelerated late in the afternoon when Trump ratcheted up his threats in a follow-up post on Truth Social.

Most crypto assets were suddenly in freefall. Bitcoin had been sitting above the $121,000 mark on Friday morning, but ultimately dipped below $106,000 in the afternoon, according to CoinGecko.

Altcoins were hit much harder. Ethereum went from $4,300 on Friday morning to a multi-month low under $3,600 in the afternoon, while assets like Dogecoin and Cardano briefly showed 40% daily dips before recovering some of the losses. And top 100 coins (by market cap) like Story (IP) and Worldcoin (WORLD) were down more than 50% in an hour at one point.

Amid the carnage, a record tally of crypto positions were wiped out across the market, generating more than $19 billion worth of liquidations in 24 hours, according to data from CoinGlass—by far a record. The vast majority were long positions, or bets that an asset's price would increase—nearly $17 billion worth, as of this writing.

Across social media, industry experts recalled past "black swan" events that triggered mass liquidations, such as approximately $1.2 billion worth in 2020 when markets reacted to Covid-19 shutdowns, and about $1.6 billion worth in 2022 when crypto exchange FTX suddenly collapsed.

Friday's total was a more than 10x multiple of both figures, representing significant growth across crypto markets in recent years—and perhaps a sizable risk appetite that has developed as top assets popped to record high prices of late. And that $19 billion total might be well short of reality, due to data reporting limits.

"The largest liquidation event in crypto history," CoinGlass wrote on X late Friday. "In the past 24 hours, 1,618,240 traders were liquidated, with a total liquidation amount of $19.13 billion. The actual total is likely much higher—Binance only reports one liquidation order per second."

The largest liquidation event in crypto history.

In the past 24 hours, 1,618,240 traders were liquidated, with a total liquidation amount of $19.13 billion.

The actual total is likely much higher — #Binance only reports one liquidation order per second.… pic.twitter.com/tvMCILVgU0

— CoinGlass (@coinglass_com) October 10, 2025

Top assets have recovered some ground since Friday's lows, but remain well off their recent marks.

Bitcoin is currently down nearly 8% on the day at a price just above $112,000, while Ethereum shows a 12% daily loss at $3,816 and XRP is down 13% to $2.45. Among the top 10 assets by market cap, Dogecoin took the biggest hit, falling 24% over the last day to $0.19, with Solana nursing an 18% hit to $183.

Myriad users expect that it will continue to be a bumpy weekend for Bitcoin, at least, predicting a 56% chance that the top crypto asset sees more red candles than green before Monday rolls around. (Disclaimer: Myriad is a product of Decrypt's parent company, DASTAN.)

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The Binance ecosystem has once again proven to be fertile ground for explosive token growth. This time, the spotlight is on ChainOpera AI (COAI), a decentralized artificial intelligence platform whose token has surged over 1,300% in less than a month, briefly topping a $1.1 billion market capitalization.

Bitcoin’s On-Chain Strength Sets Stage for Fourth-Quarter Gains, Says Cathie Wood's ARK InvestARK Invest says bitcoin’s strong fundamentals, rising institutional demand and macro tailwinds could fuel gains, though timing remains key. Oct 11, 2025, 3:46 p.m.

ARK Invest says bitcoin’s fundamentals, adoption trends and macro environment are aligning to support continued strength into the final months of 2025, even as cycle dynamics signal the need for caution.

On-chain signals point to structural strengthIn its latest "Bitcoin Quarterly "report for the three months ended Sept. 30, Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest argues that bitcoin’s core fundamentals remain firmly intact. The firm notes that network activity, profitability levels and supply distribution all continue to reflect strong underlying demand, with long-term holders showing few signs of capitulation.

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ARK points to what it calls “bullish” on-chain positioning, with the majority of coins remaining in profit and held by investors with low spending propensity. This dynamic, it says, has historically coincided with sustained bull market phases and offers a favorable foundation for price performance as the fourth quarter begins.

The firm also highlights the growing role of mid-sized investors, who have steadily added to their positions in recent months. This renewed accumulation, combined with a slowdown in large-holder selling, suggests a healthier and more organic rally structure than in previous market cycles, according to the report.

Institutional participation reaches new milestoneARK emphasizes that institutional adoption is continuing to expand at a rapid pace. Digital asset trusts and spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds now collectively hold about 12.2% of total supply — a record share that, in ARK’s view, underscores bitcoin’s deepening integration into traditional capital markets.

The firm argues that this rising level of institutional participation provides a more stable demand base and increases the likelihood that bitcoin will be treated as a strategic portfolio allocation rather than a purely speculative asset. It also notes that regulated investment vehicles continue to absorb new supply, which could tighten available float and magnify the price impact of fresh inflows in the months ahead.

Macro environment may fuel further demandBeyond on-chain and institutional metrics, ARK points to macroeconomic factors that could boost demand for bitcoin as 2025 draws to a close. Inflation pressures, according to the firm, remain contained, while signs of labor market weakness are prompting a gradual shift in Federal Reserve policy.

ARK believes that this pivot — alongside government moves toward deregulation and tax reductions — could pave the way for “productivity-led growth,” an environment that has historically benefited risk assets, including bitcoin. This supportive backdrop, it argues, could reinforce the bullish signals already visible in on-chain data and market positioning.

Outlook: bullish momentum with a cycle-driven caveatWhile the overall picture is positive, ARK cautions that timing remains an important variable. The firm warns that “cycle timing suggests caution,” as supply distribution and historical precedent point to the possibility of increased volatility later in 2025.

That does not undermine the bullish thesis, but it suggests that price action may include periods of consolidation or sharper swings as the market digests its recent gains.

In its summary of bitcoin’s outlook, ARK concludes that fundamentals and adoption remain robust, institutional ownership is growing and macro conditions are improving.

These forces, it says, create a powerful setup for potential upside — even if investors should remain alert to how market cycles may shape the next phase of the rally.

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‘Largest Ever’ Crypto Liquidation Event Wipes Out 6,300 Wallets on Hyperliquid

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The sell-off erased over $1.23 billion in trader capital on Hyperliquid and $19 billion across the crypto market in a 24 hours.

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The recent sell-off saw over 1,000 wallets on Hyperliquid get completely liquidated, while 6,300 wallets are now in the red, with 205 losing over $1 million each.The sell-off, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of additional tariffs on Chinese imports, erased over $1.23 billion in trader capital on Hyperliquid and $19 billion across the crypto market in a 24 hours.The crypto market is facing uncertainty, with the U.S. government shutdown delaying key economic data and rising geopolitical risk contributing to market volatility.Lire l'article complet

Amid a new wave of economic tensions between the US and China, Sui (SUI), alongside other cryptocurrencies, has experienced a heavy price decline in the past few hours as investors move their capital into more stable assets. Despite this mayhem, prominent market analyst Ali Martinez is backing SUI’s bullish potential, projecting the altcoin to establish a new all-time high before 2025 ends.

SUI’s Path To $7 
In an X post on October 11, Ali Martinez shares an in-depth market analysis indicating that SUI may be on the verge of a major breakout. Notably, the daily SUI/USDT chart reveals a tightening price pattern, suggesting an impending significant price upswing provided the cryptocurrency can achieve a breakout from its current consolidation range.

Based on Martinez’s analysis, SUI is forming a symmetrical triangle pattern that has been developing since early 2025. This structure is typically characterized by converging trendlines, representing lower highs and higher lows, which reflect a period of declining volatility preceding a decisive price move.

Source: @ali_charts on X
According to the chart above, a confirmed breakout above the $3.59 (0.618 Fibonacci retracement level) would trigger a sharp bullish wave. The projected path, based on Fibonacci extension targets, places potential resistance points around $4.25 (0.786 Fibonacci extension), $5.28 (1.0 Fibonacci extension), and ultimately $6.97 (1.272 Fibonacci extension) – $7.00. Therefore, this move could represent a 100% market gain on current SUI  prices.

However, investors should also note that a failed breakout or rejection near the upper boundary could lead to renewed weakness. A dip below the $3.18 (0.5 Fibonacci) level would invalidate the bullish setup and expose SUI  to potential declines toward $2.82 or even $2.44.

SUI Market Overview
At the time of writing, SUI trades at $2.67, reflecting a steep 24.74% decline over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, daily trading volume has surged by 295%, signaling heightened market activity as traders react to the sharp selloff. On the broader time frame, SUI has lost 27.85% over the past week, extending its bearish momentum.

The downturn in SUI mirrors the broader crypto market, which has reacted sharply to recent geopolitical developments. Markets tumbled after US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, a move framed as retaliation against China’s reported intentions to introduce sweeping export controls on a wide range of products.

In the aftermath of the announcement, the global cryptocurrency market has dropped 9.75% in the past 24 hours, with total market cap now hovering around $3.75 trillion.

SUI trading at $2.7060 on the daily chart | Source: SUIUSDT chart on Tradingview.com
Featured image from Pintu, chart from Tradingview

As Bitcoin ETFs saw their first trickle of outflows in days, investors sought safety elsewhere — driving the Swiss franc higher and pushing gold to the edge of a new record.

Summary

Bitcoin, gold, and the Swiss franc are emerging as key safe-haven assets amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions and a sharp downturn in equities. The Swiss franc surged to 1.2500 against the dollar, gold neared a record high at $4,017, and Bitcoin rebounded to $112,800 after briefly dipping to $107,000.
Despite Friday’s modest $4.5 million outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs, the products still posted a $2.7 billion weekly gain, bringing cumulative inflows above $62.7 billion — far outpacing the $1.7 billion outflow from the SPDR S&P 500 ETF. Major U.S. indices dropped over 2% as the Fear and Greed Index plunged from 53 to 29, signaling mounting investor anxiety.
Analysts say the resilience of BTC, gold, and the franc reflects investor flight to assets with limited supply, central bank demand, and economic neutrality — traits that continue to define them as modern safe havens in times of market turmoil.

Safe haven assets
Bitcoin, gold, and Swiss franc have emerged as solid safe-haven assets as the stock market and the Fear and Greed Index plunge following the latest trade escalation.

The Swiss franc surged to 1.2500 against the US dollar from 1.2390 earlier this week. It also jumped to a multi-month high of 1.0763 from the September low of 1.0587.

Gold price jumped to $4,017, a few points below the all-time high of $4,053. Bitcoin (BTC), on the other hand, initially dropped to $107,000 and then bounced back to $112,800.

Most importantly, the net outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs was just $4.5 million on Friday. Despite this outflow, the funds scored a weekly gain of $2.7 billion, bringing the cumulative total to over $62.7 billion.

Bitcoin’s ETF outflow was also much lower than the $1.7 billion of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF. Additionally, the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones indices experienced a steep decline, falling by over 2%.

BTC, gold, and Swiss franc held steady as the Fear and Greed Index tumbled to the fear zone of 29. It was at the neutral zone of 53 a week ago. 

Fear and Greed Index has plunged | Source: CNN
The index dropped as the market volatility gauge moved to extreme fear, with the VIX hitting 23. Additionally, demand for safe-haven and junk bonds spiked.

All this happened as the trade relations between the U.S. and China worsened. President Donald Trump placed a “massive increase” in tariffs on Chinese imports. China followed up by announcing a series of measures, including export controls and tariffs.

Why BTC, gold, and CHFF are safe haven assets
Bitcoin is widely regarded as a safe-haven asset due to its tokenomics. It has a supply limit of 21 million, is in high demand, and the supply squeeze is continuing. The supply of Bitcoin on exchanges has plummeted to a multi-year low, as companies and ETFs continue to buy. 

Gold is also a major haven because many central banks have continued to accumulate it. Global central banks have purchased 900 tons of gold this year, and for the first time since 1996, they now hold more of it than U.S. Treasury securities.

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The crypto market experiences an unexpected rebound in October 2025, driven by a forgotten star: Zcash (ZEC). After 3 years of stagnation, the privacy-focused crypto has crossed the symbolic $200 mark, registering a spectacular rise of over 220% in just two weeks! Why is Zcash generating such enthusiasm today?

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Zcash (ZEC) reaches 230 dollars in October 2025, recording a rise of +220% in two weeks.
Partnerships, zk-SNARKs for privacy, and support from personalities strengthen Zcash’s attractiveness.
Challenges ahead for Zcash: strict regulation, competition from Monero and Aleo, and crypto market volatility.

Zcash on fire: a historic rise to 230 dollars
After its surge to a 3-year high, Zcash made a mark by surpassing 230 dollars on October 9, 2025. This rapid ascent is accompanied by trading volumes multiplied by 10, rising from a few million to nearly 300 million dollars in 24 hours. Furthermore, “shielded” transactions, Zcash’s signature feature allowing completely private exchanges, increased by 15% in one month, proof of growing interest in privacy.

This performance of Zcash above 200 dollars places it at the head of private cryptos, ahead of Monero (XMR) and Dash (DASH), with a market capitalization exceeding one billion dollars. Recent technological integrations played a key role in this rise:

The partnership with THORSwap for secure cross-chain exchanges;
The launch of Zashi CrossPay.

Why are private cryptos attractive again?
Several factors explain this renewed interest in private cryptos.

1. The macroeconomic context
It is marked by increasing debates about digital surveillance and censorship risks. Moreover, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are often seen as tools for increased control, pushing crypto investors to seek alternatives that preserve anonymity.

2. The technological plan
In this area, Zcash benefits from major advances. zk-SNARKs, a zero-knowledge proof technology, allow validating transactions without revealing sensitive information. This innovation, coupled with DeFi integrations and institutional support (such as the opening of the Grayscale Zcash Trust to investors), has strengthened the project’s credibility.

3. The contribution of crypto influencers and experts
They have also contributed to this dynamic. Naval Ravikant, renowned entrepreneur and investor, recently described Zcash as insurance against bitcoin, highlighting its role as a safe haven in case of extreme volatility.

Risks and outlook: Can Zcash keep its promise?
Despite this improvement, Zcash and private cryptos face major challenges. Regulation remains the main obstacle: several countries, including the United States and the European Union, consider restrictions on anonymous assets, seen as potential tools for money laundering or terrorism financing.

Competition is another issue. Monero, often considered the king of private cryptos, and emerging projects like Aleo could slow Zcash’s rise. Finally, crypto market volatility remains a permanent risk, capable of turning a rally into a brutal correction. However, the outlook remains promising. Zcash could benefit from increased adoption if users and institutions continue to prioritize privacy.

Zcash’s current rise reflects a growing demand for privacy in the face of digital transparency. Despite regulatory challenges, its innovation and adoption could make it a pillar of decentralized finance (DeFi). Are private cryptos the future, or just a temporary refuge?

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They could be excellent companies to stick with well beyond the next decade.

To find stocks that can perform well over a decade or more, it's helpful to identify industries that seem to be on a long-term growth trajectory, then dig into the companies that lead these markets. In that spirit, let's look at two stocks that are among the dominant players in sectors with excellent prospects: Intuitive Surgical (ISRG -3.19%) and Amazon (AMZN -4.97%).

These market leaders have consistently delivered excellent long-term returns to their shareholders, and over the next decade, they are likely to continue doing so. Let me explain.

The market leader in robotic-assisted surgery
In the next decade, we can expect healthcare costs to continue rising, driven by an aging population, increased utilization, and, notably, innovations in the field. Intuitive Surgical is one of those innovative healthcare companies that should benefit from this trend.

The medical device specialist leads the market for robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) systems, devices that enable physicians to perform minimally invasive surgeries using tiny, highly flexible instruments inserted directly into patients. Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci system is its best-known product. The company's installed base as of the second quarter was 10,488, a year-over-year increase of 14%.

The RAS market remains underpenetrated. So, over the next decade, the company's procedure volume -- a key driver of revenue growth -- should increase consistently, resulting in higher sales volumes for its instruments and accessories. That's what's powered Intuitive Surgical over the past decade and has allowed it to deliver excellent returns.

The company also benefits from a strong economic moat, thanks to its first-mover advantage, protected by substantial cost-related and regulatory barriers to entry, as well as its high switching costs. Even as more healthcare leaders are looking to enter the field, Intuitive Surgical should remain the top player for a while.

Lastly, Intuitive Surgical should find a solution to the threat of tariffs, which has weighed on its share price this year. The company's device is one of the best (if not the best) in the business, with few alternatives that can produce comparable clinical outcomes, which grants it significant pricing power and the option to pass along cost increases.

Although it isn't doing so yet, that's one way in which the healthcare giant could get around tariffs. And despite this headwind, the stock could deliver superior returns over the next decade.

Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and more
Amazon's brand is perhaps still tied to its e-commerce business, and there's a good reason. The company is the leading e-commerce player in the U.S., with a runaway market share. However, the tech giant's online shopping business is a fairly low-margin operation.

Here's where it gets interesting: Amazon is seeking to enhance its margins and profits through initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI). The company deployed a fleet of industrial robots in its warehouses, which use AI models to optimize travel efficiency. The goal is to boost efficiency and productivity, resulting in faster deliveries and lower costs for consumers, all of which are key factors that have contributed to Amazon's current industry position.

Investors should expect the company's e-commerce margins and profits to improve over the next decade.

But there are several more opportunities for Amazon, some arguably even more important. Its cloud computing business, for instance, looks highly promising. Even while continuing to battle Microsoft for supremacy, Amazon Web Services is posting better sales growth than the rest of the company's segments and is responsible for most of its operating margins. And there's more where that came from, as the cloud industry still has plenty of room to grow, especially with increased demand for AI-related solutions.

There's also Amazon's advertising business, which has been growing steadily, as well as its ventures in healthcare, including initiatives such as Amazon Pharmacy. In short, Amazon is an excellent company with multiple growth paths. The stock should once again outperform the market over the next 10 years.

Prosper Junior Bakiny has positions in Amazon and Intuitive Surgical. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Intuitive Surgical, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) common stock in or traceable to KinderCare’s October 2024 initial public offering (“IPO”), have until this Tuesday, October 14, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the KinderCare class action lawsuit. Captioned Gollapalli v. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc., No. 25-cv-01424 (D. Or.), the KinderCare class action lawsuit charges KinderCare and certain of KinderCare’s top executives and directors, KinderCare’s controlling shareholder, as well as the underwriters of the IPO with violations of the Securities Act of 1933.

If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the KinderCare class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:

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You can also contact attorneys J.C. Sanchez or Jennifer N. Caringal of Robbins Geller by calling 800/449-4900 or via e-mail at [email protected].

CASE ALLEGATIONS: KinderCare provides early education and child care services in the United States. In the IPO, KinderCare sold over 27 million shares of common stock to investors at $24 per share, raising $648 million in gross offering proceeds.

The KinderCare class action lawsuit alleges that the registration statement for the IPO was false and/or misleading and/or failed to disclose that: (i) numerous incidents of child abuse, neglect, and harm had occurred at KinderCare facilities; (ii) KinderCare did not provide the “highest quality care possible” at its facilities, and, indeed, in numerous instances had failed to provide even basic care, meet minimum standards in the child care industry, or comply with the laws and regulations governing the care of children; and (iii) as a result, KinderCare was exposed to a material, undisclosed risk of lawsuits, adverse regulatory action, negative publicity, reputational damage, and business loss.

Since the IPO, the price of KinderCare stock fell to lows near $9 per share.

The plaintiff is represented by Robbins Geller, which has extensive experience in prosecuting investor class actions including actions involving financial fraud. You can view a copy of the complaint by clicking here.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased KinderCare common stock in or traceable to the IPO to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the KinderCare class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the KinderCare class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the KinderCare class action lawsuit. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the KinderCare class action lawsuit.

ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world’s leading law firms representing investors in securities fraud and shareholder litigation. Our Firm has been ranked #1 in the ISS Securities Class Action Services rankings for four out of the last five years for securing the most monetary relief for investors. In 2024, we recovered over $2.5 billion for investors in securities-related class action cases – more than the next five law firms combined, according to ISS. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in the world, and the Firm’s attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. Please visit the following page for more information:

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Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) Chief Scientific Officer Dr Hella Kohlhof talked with Proactive about the company’s research focus on multiple sclerosis (MS), highlighting how Immunic is aiming to address both the physical and mental health challenges faced by patients.

Kohlhof explained the strong link between MS and mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, noting that studies show around 30% of patients experience depression, while 20% experience anxiety.

Proactive: Hello. You're watching Proactive. I'm joined by Immunic Chief Scientific Officer Dr Hella Kohlhof. Hella, very good to speak with you. It's World Mental Health Day today. As Chief Scientific Officer of Immunic, why is it so important for you to speak about mental health, and how do you see it connected to MS, for example?

Dr Hella Kohlhof: Yeah, unfortunately there's a strong connection between mental health and multiple sclerosis. These patients face serious consequences for their day-to-day life, including physical and cognitive disabilities, but also limitations in their social life and psychological consequences. For example, people with MS face a much higher rate of depression and anxiety. A large meta-analysis found that around 30% of patients experience depression and around 20% experience anxiety. These challenges are often invisible to the outside world but have a huge impact on daily life and overall well-being. World Mental Health Day is a reminder to shine a light on them. It’s important to treat MS as more than just a neurological or physical disease. The fear and emotional burden are real. Recognizing mental health as part of MS care can reduce shame, help patients get early support, and improve overall outcomes.

One of the biggest fears of MS patients is losing their independence, and that can have a major impact on mental health. How does Immunic’s research give patients hope that disability can be avoided or delayed?

That's true. Independence is a big topic. Many MS patients fear ending up in a wheelchair or experiencing impairments that lead to a loss of independence. MS is often diagnosed at a young age and affects many women—some just starting careers or planning families. That fear can take a heavy toll on mental health. At Immunic, our research focuses on slowing disease progression, including progression independent of relapse activity, or PIRA. Research shows that PIRA is responsible for at least 50% of disability accumulation in relapsing-remitting MS. We’ve seen positive data on PIRA in our clinical trials, including our Phase 2 EMPhASIS trial with vidofludimus calcium. In the long-term open-label extension phase—up to four years—only a small number of patients experienced PIRA. By targeting smouldering processes early, we aim to help patients maintain functionality and autonomy. Preserving physical abilities also supports mental well-being.

For patients with progressive forms of MS, maintaining mental well-being can be especially challenging given the limited treatment options. How is Immunic working to help change this outlook?

Unfortunately, studies show that over 50% of individuals with primary progressive MS—PPMS—experience depressive symptoms. These patients are especially vulnerable to mental health challenges, and there are currently very few effective treatments. Only one medication is approved for PPMS, so it's understandable that many patients feel hopeless. At Immunic, we are dedicated to addressing unmet needs across all forms of MS. Our research focuses on therapies that target the underlying mechanisms driving disease progression, aiming to slow or halt that progression. Current treatments are effective at preventing relapses, but patients with progressive MS do not experience relapses. Our approach aims to preserve physical function and reduce the mental health burden linked to uncertainty and disability. Recently, our Phase 2 CALLIPER data with vidofludimus calcium in progressive MS read out positively. With this program, we hope to offer these high-need patients a future with more effective treatment options.

Looking ahead, what's your personal vision for the future of MS treatment when it comes to supporting both physical health and mental well-being?

My vision for future MS treatments is one where patients' lives are considered in their entirety—not just physical symptoms. We need effective, safe, tolerable, and easy-to-use treatments for all forms and symptoms of MS. Of course, showing statistically significant improvement in clinical studies is essential for patients and our company. But personally, what motivates me are the stories of individual patients whose lives improve thanks to our medications. On World Mental Health Day, I believe mental health must be integrated into every stage of care—from early diagnosis to ongoing treatment. Ultimately, I want MS research and treatment to give patients hope for a future where they can live fully, maintain autonomy, and thrive both physically and mentally.

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BlackRock is seeing a shift among Big Tech investors.

Jay Jacobs, the firm's U.S. head of equity ETFs, finds they're going for targeted themes like artificial intelligence.

"One of the biggest trades we're seeing this year is simply people leaving the traditional tech sector and getting more granular into AI-specific ETFs, like BAI [the iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF] from BlackRock," Jacobs told CNBC's "ETF Edge" this week.

The fund gives investors exposure from semiconductor manufacturers to large language models in the AI ecosystem, according to Jacobs. 

BlackRock's iShares website listed Nvidia, Broadcom, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft as BAI's top holdings as of this week.

Factset calculates that electronic technology and technology services stocks make up more than 85% of its holdings. On Friday, the ETF tumbled roughly 5% along with the tech-heavy Nasdaq. However, BAI is up 36% since its inception last Oct. 21.

'People want to play this potentially very disruptive theme'Jacobs is also bullish on blockchain-related stocks, noting strong enthusiasm around ethereum has fueled significant investor interest.

He contends BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA), a passively managed fund that tracks the ether's spot price, has been a beneficiary of the trend. It's up almost 42% over the past 12 weeks based on Friday's close.

"Ethereum is really a bet on blockchain technology and other ways to use it through things like stablecoins and tokenization," said Jacobs. "People want to play this potentially very disruptive theme."

The Amplify ETFs founder and CEO sees opportunity in the cryptocurrency space, too. The firm offers blockchain exposure through the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK). It's an actively managed fund that invests in companies directly involved in developing or deploying blockchain infrastructure, according to the Amplify ETF website.

"There are a variety of use cases around blockchain, whether that's stablecoins for payments... or its tokenization of assets, which can happen with real estate or stocks," Christian Magoon said in the same interview. "We think this is a major theme that's going to impact not only technology but also fintech and, of course, the crypto community."

Magoon also pointed to new regulations as a tailwind for the industry. In July, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation into law, which could boost investor confidence in stablecoins.

"We're a pioneer in that space, and we think the upside is gonna continue, especially given the current administration and some of the regulatory moves we're seeing from exchanges as well as large capital market participants," he added.

BLOK fell more than 5% on Friday, but it's still up almost 89% for over the past year. 

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Cryptocurrency might still be synonymous with degenerate gambling in the eyes of the public, but Wall Street has never let a degenerate gambling opportunity go to waste. Speculation in crypto markets is beginning to pick up again following a mostly quiet summer, with major tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana hovering near new all-time highs.

But this time, traditional investors have ways to access these markets without a crypto exchange and or digital wallet. Much like the gold funds before them, crypto ETFs take care of the hassle of storage for you, providing exposure to an alternative asset class right from your traditional brokerage account. If you’re crypto-curious and looking to take advantage of the next rally, you may want to consider one of the ETFs we’ll discuss here today.

Advantages of Owning Bitcoin in an ETF Wrapper vs. Crypto Wallet
Despite gaining more acceptance amongst the investment community, cryptocurrency is still much like the Wild West. Hacks are prevalent, and crypto scammers frequently attempt to gain access to the seed phrases and passwords of unsuspecting investors. Much like gold, digital assets must be stored securely. And as we’ve seen in the past, a cryptocurrency exchange does not guarantee 100% safety.

To safely store Bitcoin or other tokens, you’ll need a secure digital wallet that’s unconnected to the internet. Basically, your assets will be stored on a flash drive that only you know the password to open. If you lose the drive (or the password), your assets will be off to Narnia, and you’ll have little recourse for retrieving them.

Proper self-storage isn’t a difficult concept to understand. Still, it can be tedious and cumbersome for less tech-savvy investors who prefer assets in their SIPC-insured brokerage or FDIC-insured bank account. Some of the primary advantages of Bitcoin ETFs over exchanges or wallets include:

Straightforward Regulation - Bitcoin ETF providers offer regulated products on traditional U.S. exchanges, making it easy for institutions and retail brokerage clients to buy and sell. These ETFs are required to make timely filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and adhere to compliance standards.
Easier Tax Planning - The profits and losses of your Bitcoin ETF holding will be tracked by your brokerage account, and you’ll receive a 1099 for your tax obligations at the start of each year. Crypto exchanges also often send 1099s, but if you use self-custody, you’ll need to report these figures on your own.
Security Through Institutional Custody - Some crypto ETFs utilize futures contracts to construct their products, but many simply purchase and store Bitcoin or other tokens directly. Large institutional custodians employ a range of security measures and accounting procedures to safeguard client assets and maintain accurate documentation.

Of course, Bitcoin ETFs do have some drawbacks. You’ll pay expense fees just like traditional ETFs (which can get pricey), and you’ll lose control over the composition of your crypto holdings. You can also only trade during open market hours, while crypto exchanges operate 24/7.

Three Bitcoin ETFs to Add Exposure to Your Portfolio
If Bitcoin ETFs make more sense for your portfolio than self-storage, you still need to evaluate different offerings and pick the assets that suit your investment plan. While all the ETFs listed here hold cryptocurrency (or stocks) directly, they all have unique features that make them appealing to different risk tolerances. 

IBIT: Lowest Fees With Highest Liquidity
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iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF

$66.20 -2.54 (-3.70%)

As of 10/10/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

52-Week Range$34.94▼

$71.82Assets Under Management$93.97 billion

Crypto volatility is a concern for many investors. Like the tech sector, crypto experiences nosebleed-inducing highs and stomach-churning drawdowns. You can’t avoid volatility with crypto, but you can make it easier to endure with a highly liquid, low-fee product like the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF NASDAQ: IBIT.

IBIT is one of the largest crypto ETFs, with nearly $100 billion in assets under management (AUM), and trades almost 60 million shares daily on average. This high volume produces tight bid-ask spreads and minimizes slippage for institutional block trades.

In addition to the security of BlackRock's custodial infrastructure, the expense ratio is also just 0.25%, one of the lowest fees in the industry.

FBTC: In-House Custody and Institutional Support
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FBTC

Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund

$101.73 -3.83 (-3.63%)

As of 10/10/2025 04:10 PM Eastern

52-Week Range$53.67▼

$110.25
The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund NYSEARCA: FBTC also provides a low expense ratio and the security of in-house custody through Fidelity’s Digital Asset Services.

Like IBIT, FBTC carries a 0.25% expense rate, but with a smaller AUM at just under $26 billion.

Spreads tend to be slightly wider with FBTC compared to IBIT, but they’re still minimal, and the fund tracks the spot price of BTC with precision. 

If you’re already a Fidelity account holder, FBTC offers more convenience than other crypto funds.

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Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF

$28.13 -1.24 (-4.22%)

As of 10/10/2025 04:10 PM Eastern

52-Week Range$10.50▼

$31.34Dividend Yield0.53%

Assets Under Management$503.37 million

If you want a diversified crypto portfolio and don’t mind paying higher fees for it, consider the Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF NYSEARCA: BITQ. Instead of buying and holding tokens, BITQ has built a portfolio of 38 crypto-related companies, including private stocks like Galaxy Digital and MetaPlanet.

The fund charges a 0.85% expense ratio and only has about $500 million in AUM. However, it provides exposure to a basket of companies employing various strategies, including crypto treasuries, public crypto exchanges, and Bitcoin miners.

A diversified basket might cost more and not track crypto prices as closely, but there’s more upside in bull markets than spot Bitcoin ETFs.

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Berkshire's Japanese stock positions top $30 billionThe total value of the five Japanese "trading houses" in Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio has topped $30 billion in recent weeks, and Warren Buffett is apparently still buying.

Berkshire had already been building its positions for twelve months when Buffett initially revealed the stakes of around 5% each on August 30, 2020, his 90th birthday.

At that time, the total value of the five positions was roughly $6.3 billion.

It's up 392% to $31.0 billion today, with Berkshire buying more over the years and the stocks soaring between 227% and 551%.

The total could be even higher because some additional purchases may not have been disclosed yet.

We know Warren Buffett has been adding to what was already a tremendously successful investment, with public acknowledgements recently that two of the stakes have gone above 10%.

One of the two, Mitsui, detailed this week exactly how many shares Berkshire owns.

In a news release Thursday, the company relays word from Berkshire that its National Indemnity subsidiary owned 292,044,900 shares as of September 30.

At Friday's close, they're valued at around $7.1 billion.

It's a 10.1% stake, making Nation Indemnity its biggest shareholder.

It's also an increase of 2.3% from the 285,401,400 shares, a 9.7% stake, reported in March.

This week's news release is a follow-up to one issued two weeks ago by Mitsui in which it said it had been "informed" by Berkshire that "they now hold 10% or more of the voting rights in Mitsui," but had not been told the exact number of shares Berkshire owned.

In late August, Mitsubishi reported it had been told by Berkshire that its holding had increased to 10.2% from 9.7% in March.

We haven't heard anything since March about Berkshire's three other Japanese holdings, Itochu, Marubeni, and Sumitomo, but it would not be a surprise to learn those stakes have also gone above 10%.

Back in 2020, Buffett promised the companies he would not raise Berkshire's stakes above 10% without permission.  

In his annual letter to shareholders released in February, however, Buffett wrote, "As we approached this limit the five companies agreed to moderately relax the ceiling."

As a result, he said, "Over time, you will likely see Berkshire's ownership of all five increase somewhat."

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In 2023, Buffett told CNBC's Becky Quick he was first attracted to the stocks in 2020 because "they were selling at what I thought was a ridiculous price, particularly the price compared to the interest rates prevailing at that time."

This year, he told shareholders Berkshire will hold onto them for "50 years or forever.

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BERKSHIRE'S TOP U.S. HOLDINGS - Oct. 10, 2025Berkshire's top holdings of disclosed publicly traded stocks in the U.S., Japan, and Hong Kong, by market value, based on today's closing prices.

Holdings are as of June 30, 2025, as reported in Berkshire Hathaway's 13F filing on August 14, 2025, except for:

Mitsubishi, which is as of August 28, 2025. Tokyo Stock Exchange prices are converted to U.S. dollars from Japanese yen.The full list of holdings and current market values is available from CNBC.com's Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Tracker.

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Also, Buffett's annual letters to shareholders are highly recommended reading. There are collected here on Berkshire's website.

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