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‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki has again made a case for Bitcoin and also Ethereum as a hedge against inflation. This came as he advised investors to ditch fiat and move to save their money in BTC or ETH.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Are Real Money, Kiyosaki Says
In an X post, the renowned author urged investors to save “real money” such as BTC, ETH, gold, and silver rather than fake government money. Kiyosaki remarked that while he is happy that these assets are going up, his concern is that inflation is making life harder on the poor and middle class.

THE RICH get RICHER: while I am personally happy gold, silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum are going up…. My concern is the price of life…. AKA…inflation….makes life harder on the poor and middle class.

Please do your best to not be a victim of a broken and corrupt monetary system.…

— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) October 17, 2025

In line with this, he advised investors to do their best not to be victims of a “broken and corrupt monetary system.” He added that government money is “fake money” and that while it makes the rich richer, it unfortunately makes the poor poorer. This is why he believes investors should hold assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum rather than fiat.

This isn’t the first time Kiyosaki has advised investors to hold assets like BTC and ETH rather than fiat. Last month, the ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author cited the major bond market collapse in America, Britain, and Europe as a reason why investors should pivot to these alternative assets.

Max Keiser Echoes a Similar Sentiment
Bitcoin maximalist Max Keiser also recently echoed a similar sentiment, alluding to a 2021 X post from Twitter’s founder, Jack, who said Hyperinflation was going to change everything. Keiser stated that Jack was right and that what the market is seeing in gold and BTC is proof.

From @jack in 2021:

He was absolutely right and what we’re seeing in Gold & Bitcoin is proof.

I suggest people stop arguing over gold vs. Bitcoin, and the OP RETURN regression, and focus on taking your safe haven asset Bitcoin and moving to safe haven country El Salvador. https://t.co/cfRUTdUtMa

— Max Keiser (@maxkeiser) October 18, 2025

Notably, the BTC price and gold have reached new highs recently as part of a ‘debasement trade’ with investors hedging against inflation and other macro uncertainties. Bitcoin rallied above $126,000 earlier this month before its recent pullback amid a broader crypto market crash.

Keiser advised investors to stop arguing over gold and BTC and focus on taking their safe haven asset, BTC, and preserving it. Despite his earlier remarks, he reminded investors that gold and silver are “easily confiscated,” while Bitcoin is “unconfiscatable,” suggesting it is a better safe-haven asset than the precious metals.

Reminder,

Gold & Silver are easily confiscated.

Bitcoin is unconfiscatable. https://t.co/EoU3ophWr5

— Max Keiser (@maxkeiser) October 18, 2025

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A new wave of highly leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could soon storm the stock and crypto markets if approved. U.S.-based issuer Volatility Shares has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an ambitious lineup of 3x and 5x ETFs tied to individual stocks and cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP.

According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, the firm’s latest filing includes 27 products spanning equities, including Tesla, Nvidia, Alphabet, Coinbase, and several crypto assets.

“They haven’t even approved 3x, and VolShares is like, let’s try 5x,” Balchunas quipped, referring to the regulator’s ongoing caution toward high-risk leveraged instruments.

The proposed funds, if approved, could go live as early as December 29, 2025. However, their ticker symbols and management fees remain undisclosed.

While the prospect of a 5x XRP ETF sounds enticing for traders seeking amplified exposure, industry observers warn that such products carry extreme volatility and compounding risks.

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By design, a 5x ETF aims to deliver five times the daily returns of its underlying asset. That is, a 2% move in XRP could translate to a 10% swing in the ETF’s value, in either direction.

Financial analysts have cautioned that these funds reset their leverage daily, which can lead to volatility decay, eroding returns over time, especially during choppy market conditions. As one commentator put it, a 5x XRP ETF would be “one of the riskiest and most volatile products available in the U.S.”

The move by Volatility Shares comes amid a record-breaking influx into ETFs across all asset classes. Data from Bloomberg’s Balchunas shows inflows nearing $1 trillion in 2025 alone, highlighting the growing dominance of passive investment vehicles.

However, this rapid expansion has sparked debate over market reflexivity and the idea that ETFs absorb volatility until it explodes, potentially amplifying systemic risks.

If approved, the 5x XRP ETF could redefine leveraged crypto exposure in traditional finance. But for now, it is a bold, and potentially perilous, experiment.

Oct 18, 2025 at 18:42 // Price

Solana price analysis by Coinidol.com. SOL has continued its sideways movement above the $170 support level following the breakdown on October 10.

SOL price long-term prediction: ranging

Over the past week, bearish momentum has subsided, and the altcoin has established a sideways pattern above the $170 support and below the moving average lines. On the downside, bears have twice failed to push the price below the $170 support.

On the upside, buyers are making a second attempt to move the price above the moving average lines. On October 14, bullish momentum was halted at the 21-day SMA level. Solana price could rise to highs of $240 and $253 if buyers sustain the price above the moving average lines. However, if the bullish move fails, the current sideways pattern will continue. Today, Solana is priced at $185.

SOL price indicators analysis

The price bars are below both the 50-day and 21-day moving averages, indicating a current downtrend. On the 4-hour chart, the price bars remain below the horizontal moving average lines, confirming a sideways trend. The price has oscillated below and above the 21-day SMA as the altcoin began its range-bound movement.

SOL/USD daily chart - October 18, 2025

What is the next move for SOL?

Solana has stabilised above the $170 support level as buyers attempt to push the price above the moving average lines. The altcoin is trading within a range of $170 to $210, or below the moving average lines. Solana will establish a trend once the current range-bound levels are breached. The crypto signal remains constrained by the altcoin's resistance and support barriers.

SOL/USD 4-hour chart - October 17, 2025

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Key Takeaways
What triggered the recent surge in ENA’s price and trading volume? 
President Donald Trump’s tariff remarks on China sparked renewed interest, pushing ENA up 18% with a 45% volume spike.

What do current market signals suggest about ENA’s near-term direction? 
Despite bullish accumulation and momentum, mixed derivatives data hints at potential volatility and resistance near $0.4740.

The sentiment around Ethena [ENA] and other cryptocurrencies has shifted notably following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remark on China’s 100% tariff.

Following these developments, not only did the ENA price surge, but token accumulation also skyrocketed.

ENA’s current price amid Trump’s Tariff update 
At press time, ENA’s price has surged over 18% in the past 24 hours, and was trading around $0.45. Trading volume also spiked 45%, reaching $655 million, signaling strong market interest.

This rally was sparked by President Trump’s comment about possibly moving up the 100% China tariff deadline from the 1st of November.

Trump added,

“China wants to talk. We like talking to China.”

Ethena founder adds 48 million ENA
Whale activity has added fuel to ENA’s upward momentum. 

According to crypto tracker Onchain Lens, a multisig wallet associated with Ethena’s founder recently acquired 48 million ENA tokens, valued at $20.41 million, over the past three days from top exchanges like Binance and Bybit.

Although this accumulation occurred over the past three days, the price had been declining and struggling to gain momentum.

Experts’ prediction for ENA 
Considering the current market sentiment and ENA’s upward momentum, several bold predictions have recently surfaced on X, with some suggesting that ENA could reach the $1.40 level, while others predict $1.30.

These predictions have gained widespread attention from crypto enthusiasts, especially ENA holders.

Despite these predictions, AMBCrypto’s technical analysis on the daily time frame reveals that ENA is currently in a downtrend and has been facing resistance at the $0.4740 level for the past six trading days.

Source: TradingView

Based on the current price action, if the momentum continues and ENA breaks out above this resistance level, there is a strong possibility of a 27% price surge toward the next resistance at $0.60.

However, if it fails to break above this level, there is also a possibility that the ENA price could move sideways or continue its downward momentum.

At press time, the Average Directional Index (ADX) value stood at 41, well above the key threshold of 25, indicating that the asset has strong directional momentum.

Derivative tool hints at mixed signals
Looking at the current market sentiment, investors and traders appear divided; some see this as a time to sell, while others are betting on long positions.

Derivatives platform CoinGlass reveals that, over the past 24 hours, exchanges have recorded an inflow of $1.74 million worth of ENA tokens.

This inflow, indicating a movement of assets from wallets to exchanges, suggests potential dumping activity.

Source: CoinGlass

During the same period, traders have shown strong interest in long positions.

At press time, ENA’s major liquidation levels stand at $0.425 on the lower side and $0.475 on the upper side, with $14.78 million in long positions and $4.95 million in short positions built at these levels.

Source: CoinGlass

When combining these metrics with the whales’ recent accumulation, it appears that the overall ENA market sentiment is bullish.

However, some investors took advantage of the recent price jump by selling their holdings, which may be due to the heavy volatility in the market.

Back in 2020, about 120,000 Bitcoin, now worth around $15 billion, were mysteriously moved between wallets. Many believed it was a hack.

Uniswap, one of the largest decentralized exchanges, has added Solana to its web app. This means users can now connect a Solana wallet and trade Solana-based tokens directly on Uniswap, alongside Ethereum and more than 13 other networks.

According to posts and short clips published on October 17, 2025, social media personality Andrew Tate warned that Bitcoin could fall to $26,000 before a bottom forms.

His clip argues that as long as many traders expect quick rebounds and hold long bets, the market can keep sliding until optimism is gone.

But, it was the “car crash” and “losing your entire family” and having an arm amputated in an accident part that sounded disturbing. It was all a metaphor about the reality of investing in Bitcoin and that everything could get worse. At least, in the way he sees it.

On Psychology & Risk
Tate’s message was mostly dark and foreboding. He spoke about pain, suffering and how too much expectation can wreck people’s dreams. His message enters on market psychology: too many people still thinking price won’t go lower, which is the worst part — and that keeps risk alive.

He framed the move as a capitulation or “amputation” — a moment when traders finally give up and positions are cleared. Several crypto outlets picked up the clip and reposted short videos of his comments across X and Instagram.

Market data gives context to why his warning grabbed attention. Bitcoin recently pulled back from highs earlier in October and traded near the $106,000–$107,000 area on October 17, with large liquidations hitting futures and options desks.

BITCOIN IS GOING TO $26,000 pic.twitter.com/Ng8ntmjWow

— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) October 17, 2025

Reports show hundreds of millions cleared from leveraged positions in the recent sell-off. That kind of forced selling can amplify moves in either direction.

Market Moves And Data Points
Other outlets pointed out outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs on days when prices slid, evidence that institutional flows can swing quickly and affect liquidity.

Some coverage named single-day ETF outflows in the hundreds of millions, underscoring how fragile demand can look in a down leg. At the same time, a few market vets argued that these drops create buying chances for longer-term players.

BTCUSD now trading at $107,084. Chart: TradingView
Observers split on probability. Some analysts warn that a deep correction is possible if broad liquidity dries up or if macro shocks hit risk assets.

Others note that structural change — like larger custody flows and ETF frameworks — creates more buyers than in past cycles, which could make a plunge to $26,000 unlikely without a major external shock.

What Traders Should Watch
Meanwhile, key numbers to watch are support near four-figure and five-figure levels that traders have flagged this week, liquidations across futures, and ETF flows in and out of spot products.

Momentum indicators versus gold and on-chain metrics have also been highlighted by some outlets as signs of whether sellers are exhausted or just getting started.

In short, Tate’s $26,000 call is a bold, simple forecast built on a sentiment argument. It is newsworthy because it came from a widely followed figure and because crypto is volatile right now. But it is one scenario among many.

Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

Trade wars and Bitcoin blues: déjà vu as U.S.–China tensions weigh on crypto Christina Comben · 41 seconds ago · 2 min read

The current drawdown feels a lot like déjà vu as U.S.–China trade tensions trigger a sharp correction that could endure into November.

Oct. 18, 2025 at 9:00 pm UTC

2 min read

Updated: Oct. 18, 2025 at 1:25 pm UTC

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Bitcoin is once again caught in the crossfire of a high-stakes geopolitical standoff. This time, the knock-on effects are being felt across every corner of the crypto market. The script is familiar: The return of U.S.–China trade tensions has triggered a sharp correction in Bitcoin, echoing a pattern seen earlier this year. When escalating tariffs sent risk assets spiraling for weeks on end, BTC corrected by 30%.

U.S.-China trade tensions: another macro shock, another Bitcoin slideAn ‘Uptober’ that began in traditional style with a Bitcoin rally of nearly 18% quickly soured after President Trump announced fresh 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and sweeping export controls on critical software.

The reaction was swift. Bitcoin tumbled over 13% from its highs above $126,000, briefly plunging to the low $107,000s as more than $19 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out in a matter of days, over $9.4 billion of that in just 24 hours.

Trade headlines bled into crypto, and a sense of déjà vu swept through the market. Echoes of the March–May correction, when a similar geopolitical flare-up triggered a 30% drawdown that stretched on for nearly three months, were impossible to ignore.​

Liquidity stress and contagionBehind the price action, the mechanics were clear and brutal. As volatility surged, liquidity fragmented across exchanges. Altcoin markets dislocated, amplifying the selloff. The collapse of the USDE stablecoin and a cascade of liquidations revealed just how entwined crypto liquidity now is with global macro risk and headline shocks from Washington and Beijing.

Even with the Fed sparking risk-on sentiment with dovish talk, the speed and violence of the deleveraging exposed a structural vulnerability. Crypto is a high-beta liquidity asset, and when systemic risk spikes, it gets punished.​

Structural resilience beneath the turmoilYet beneath the volatility, the industry isn’t throwing in the towel. Institutional portfolios may have trimmed risk, but Bitcoin’s status as a macro hedge appears intact. Over 172 public companies now hold Bitcoin in their treasuries. And even as ETF outflows ticked up, retail buyers poured more than $1.1 billion into spot markets during the drawdown.

That said, headwinds will likely persist, ecoinometrics notes that previous drawdowns of this flavor didn’t resolve until risk appetite returned nearly three months later.

Bitcoin’s Bottom (Source: Ecoinmetrics)With Bitcoin now struggling to defend support above $107,000 and October morphing into a battle of attrition, all eyes remain on U.S.-China trade tensions. If the March–May playbook repeats itself, macro-induced turbulence could persist into November before Bitcoin’s secular trend resumes.

For now, volatility is a feature, not a bug, and if history is any guide, recovery in crypto will come not from prediction, but from the gradual return of risk appetite and liquidity.

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American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) CFO Kirk Taylor talked with Proactive about a recently secured $33 million financing that will support the company's expansion in the critical minerals and rare earth space.

Taylor explained that two long-term fundamental investors approached the company after closely following its progress, recognising the time was right to get involved.

The funding will help advance operations at both the new and existing plants, as the company works to process coal tailings into rare earth oxides.

“Thankfully, we have 100 years of coal tailings within our portfolio to start working on,” Taylor said.

The move aligns with the company’s environmental cleanup efforts and its goal to support national security and independence through domestic supply chains.

Taylor also highlighted the importance of the company's foundational customers, Vulcan Elements and Posco International, and its partnerships led by chief technology officer Dr Yi Ding. These collaborations continue to generate new opportunities and technological advancements.

The ReElement division is also gaining international attention, with Taylor preparing to present at events from New York to Korea, including a TDK Ventures forum in San Francisco.

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Brookfield has been a very enriching investment over the past 30 years.

Brookfield Corporation (BN 1.07%) has quietly been one of the top-performing stocks over the past 30 years. The global investment manager delivered an astounding 27,000% return over the last three decades (19% annualized), crushing the S&P 500 (11% annualized). That return would have grown a $10,000 investment made in Brookfield 30 years ago into more than $1.8 million.

The company believes its best days could be ahead. It is entering a transformative growth phase, aiming to capitalize on three global megatrends: AI infrastructure, retirement wealth solutions, and a real estate recovery. Brookfield anticipates that its strategic focus on these growth catalysts will drive significant value creation in the coming decades, supporting my strong conviction that buying Brookfield today could set investors up for life.

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The $7 trillion AI innovation megatrend
Brookfield is a thematic investor. It invests capital in global megatrends that should drive outsize returns over the long term. The company believes that artificial intelligence (AI) can become the most impactful general-purpose technology in human history. However, AI can't achieve its immense potential without the physical infrastructure needed to support its adoption at scale. The company estimates that the world needs to invest more than $7 trillion over the next decade to build AI factories (specialized data centers) and related infrastructure, laying the foundation for this technology to thrive.

The company is laying the groundwork to become a leader in supporting AI infrastructure by investing an estimated $200 billion in the coming years to build AI factories across North America and Europe. It recently partnered with Bloom Energy in a $5 billion deal to power these facilities with fuel cells.

Brookfield believes that AI infrastructure is a multidecade opportunity to deploy capital at high returns across its platform. It sees this sector eventually becoming its largest business. These investments to build out AI infrastructure should help drive robust earnings growth in the coming years.

The widening retirement gap requires new solutions
Aging populations are creating future challenges for retirement. There's a widening gap between retirement savings and future income needs as companies shift more of the burden of retirement savings to individuals by favoring 401(k) plans over pension plans. That's creating a structural need for wealth solutions to help individuals generate the stable income they'll need to cover their expenses in retirement.

This trend drives Brookfield's belief that more individual investors will seek out alternative investments to help them bridge this gap. As a global leader in alternative investments with over $1 trillion in assets under management (AUM), Brookfield is in an excellent position to offer individual investors solutions that help meet their retirement income needs. Its asset management business (Brookfield Asset Management) has been launching new products, such as a tailored private equity fund and an asset-based finance product, to create new ways for individual investors to access its leading platform.

Additionally, the company has been building a wealth solutions business from the ground up (Brookfield Wealth Solutions). It has acquired several insurance companies to increase its scale and reach. The company sees a tremendous opportunity to offer annuities to individuals, providing them with stable and attractive returns for their retirement accounts.

A real estate recovery is underway
Real estate has long been a core aspect of Brookfield's investment strategy. The company manages several real estate investment funds. It also directly owns real estate on its balance sheet (Brookfield Property). Overall, the company manages over $278 billion in real estate assets across various property types, including offices, malls, residential properties, and logistics facilities.

Higher interest rates over the past few years have compressed the value of its real estate portfolio. However, instead of retreating from the sector like many other investors, Brookfield has been going on the offensive by investing over $60 billion into real estate over the past five years. That has put the company in an even stronger position to capitalize on the eventual recovery. It now has an even more dominant real estate platform, positioning it to deliver outsized returns as the sector begins its long-awaited recovery.

Well positioned to continue enriching investors
Brookfield's goal is to deliver compound annual returns of 15% or more, a target it has exceeded over the last three decades. Backed by leadership in AI infrastructure, innovative retirement solutions, and a dominant real estate platform, Brookfield is uniquely positioned to deliver robust returns for long-term investors. This underpins my conviction that buying Brookfield today is a powerful investment for the future.

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The megabank looks to be an early winner of the earnings season.

Earnings season for the third quarter of 2025 is underway, and most of the big banks have issued reports. While nearly all the financial institutions that have reported so far have beat earnings estimates, there's a solid case to be made that Wells Fargo (WFC -0.91%) is the biggest winner.

At first, this might come as a surprise to bank stock investors. After all, the positive surprises from companies like Goldman Sachs (GS -0.97%), Bank of America (BAC 1.67%), and Morgan Stanley (MS -0.81%) have been led by strong investment banking results, and this isn't a major focus of Wells Fargo.

However, looking into the megabank's results shows why the stock is up by 10% since it revealed its latest results.

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Wells Fargo's stellar third quarter
First, on the headline numbers, Wells Fargo beat analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue in Q3. And the numbers looked rather strong throughout the business.

On the consumer side, Wells Fargo has seen 8% more checking accounts opened year to date than in the same period in 2024. There is 9% growth in credit card accounts (and 12% growth in card fee revenue) and 47% higher net investment flows into client accounts. The bank's loan portfolio grew by 2%, as did its net interest income. Even investment banking, which has historically not been as big of a focus for Wells Fargo as for other big banks, surged by 25% year over year.

One particularly positive surprise is that Wells Fargo trimmed its provision for credit losses from $1.07 billion a year ago to $681 million, indicating that its loans have stronger credit quality than many had thought. Plus, the bank's net charge-off rate dropped from 0.49% of the loan portfolio a year ago to just 0.40%.

However, the real story could be what is coming next. If you aren't familiar, there has been an "asset cap" on Wells Fargo for the past seven years as punishment for the fake-accounts scandal and numerous other culture issues the bank had under prior leadership. In short, Wells Fargo hasn't been allowed to grow the size of its assets for years.

Well, the Federal Reserve lifted the asset cap in June, and Wells Fargo is wasting no time. Total assets soared past $2 trillion for the first time ever, and it seems like the asset cap was truly holding the bank back. The company raised its medium-term profitability target to returns on tangible common equity (ROTCE) of 17% to 18%, up from 15%. And CEO Charlie Scharf said that Wells Fargo aims to become the No. 1 U.S. consumer and business bank, as well as to become a "top-five" investment bank.

For context, Wells Fargo has the No. 3 market share when it comes to consumer and small business banking, has the No. 4 share of wealth management client assets, and is the No. 6 U.S. investment bank by market share.

Is Wells Fargo a bank stock to buy right now?
Of course, it would take some major success for Wells Fargo to overtake its larger counterparts JPMorgan Chase (JPM -0.24%) and Bank of America (BAC 1.67%) for the No. 1 consumer banking market share.

Having said that, this report feels like the start of a new era at Wells Fargo where the bank is allowed to grow and is aggressively making up for lost time. The stock trades for 1.6 times book value, which is significantly less than where it was prior to its numerous scandals. If management can execute on its growth strategy, this could be a big winner for patient investors.

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Data strongly supports advancing high dose AURN001 regenerative cell therapy for patients with corneal endothelial disease to pivotal Phase 3 trial in H1 2026

SEATTLE & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aurion Biotech, a clinical-stage regenerative medicine company with a mission to restore vision to millions of patients, today announced positive 12 month results from the company’s Phase 1/2 CLARA trial, which evaluated the safety, efficacy and tolerability of AURN001 (neltependocel [human corneal endothelial cells] in combination with Y-27632 rho-kinase inhibitor) in patients with corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial dysfunction. The findings were presented at Cornea Day during the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting in Orlando, FL.

In this Phase 1/2 double-masked, parallel-arm, dose-ranging study (NCT06041256), patients treated with a single dose of AURN001 corneal endothelial cell (CEC) therapy demonstrated a clear dose-dependent response, with the greatest efficacy observed in the high-dose group. At 12 months, 65% of subjects in the high-dose AURN001 group vs. 0% of the Y-27632 group achieved a ≥15-letter best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) gain (p<0.0001). Also, in the high-dose group, the mean change in BCVA from baseline was 12.5 letters, mean reduction in central corneal thickness (CCT) was 23.2 µm, and responders’ visual acuity improved from 60 to 81 letters (20/60 to 20/25, Snellen equivalent). A dose-dependent improvement was also demonstrated in patient-reported outcomes (VFQ-25), with subjects in the high-dose group reporting the most pronounced gains in quality-of-life measures.

"The results of our Phase 1/2 CLARA trial add to the large body of data on AURN001 and confirm, across different geographies and patient populations, the success of the corneal endothelial cell therapy that Aurion is already commercializing in Japan after approval from PMDA in 2024," said Edward J. Holland, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Aurion Biotech. “As we prepare to launch a U.S. pivotal Phase 3 trial in the first half of 2026, we are incredibly optimistic that our cell therapy will one day restore vision to millions of people with corneal endothelial blindness.”

“It is impressive that this trial was able to successfully achieve all primary, secondary, and exploratory endpoints,” said W. Barry Lee, MD, FACS, cornea specialist at Eye Consultants of Atlanta and President of the Cornea Society, who presented the data at AAO. “In particular, the data showed that AURN001 was safe and well-tolerated across all treatment groups, with no cases of graft rejections and no treatment-related serious adverse events. This will provide clinicians with a high level of confidence in the safety of CEC therapy as the clinical trial program continues.”

In the U.S., Aurion Biotech has obtained both Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) and Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for AURN001 for its potential to treat corneal endothelial disease, a group of disorders where a critical layer of cells responsible for pumping fluid out of the cornea is damaged. This leads to corneal swelling and vision loss. Unlike the current standard of care, which is limited by donor shortages, AURN001 utilizes cultured human CECs. Subject to manufacturing specifications and quality controls, each qualified donor line may yield up to 1,000 therapeutic doses, transforming a single tissue donation into what could be the world’s first mass-scale cell therapy with the ability to treat millions of patients.

About the Phase 1/2 CLARA Trial

Ninety-seven patients were enrolled at 20 sites across the U.S. and Canada. Patients were randomized to AURN001 high, medium, or low dose; CECs alone, or Y-27632 alone. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients with a ≥15-letter improvement from baseline in BCVA at 6 months. Secondary endpoints were change from baseline in BCVA and CCT. The score on the VFQ-25 patient questionnaire was an exploratory endpoint. Rates of AEs, graft rejection and rescue were recorded.

About Aurion Biotech

Aurion Biotech’s mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies. The company is developing AURN001, an investigational, single-administration, allogeneic cell therapy for corneal endothelial disease, a condition that causes progressive vision loss in millions of patients worldwide. In 2024, Aurion Biotech launched VyznovaTM, the first cell therapy for corneal endothelial disease commercially available in Japan. Aurion Biotech received the prestigious Prix Galien award for Best Start-Up in Biotech in 2022. In 2025, Alcon acquired majority ownership of Aurion Biotech. For more information, visit www.aurionbiotech.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the clinical development, potential benefits, manufacturing capacity, regulatory status, and timing of future clinical trials of AURN001. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including those related to clinical trial design, patient enrollment, safety and efficacy results, regulatory review and approval, manufacturing, supply, and other factors. Aurion undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of National Grid plc (NYSE: NGG) resulting from allegations that National Grid plc may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

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After a total liquidation, James Wynn reopened a 10x PEPE long, only to face another wipeout just hours later.

Pseudonymous high-leverage crypto trader James Wynn has gained widespread notoriety for his volatile fortune, repeatedly making and losing hundreds of millions through leveraged bets on crypto perpetual futures markets.

Market chaos appears to have struck him again as Wynn’s fresh PEPE bet collapses within hours, extending a brutal streak of crypto liquidations.

Risky PEPE Bet Ends in More Liquidations
In its latest tweet, on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain reported that Wynn suffered a complete liquidation during the recent market dip, which also partially liquidated fellow trader “Machi Big Brother,” who has now lost over $53 million on Hyperliquid in the past month.

Despite the setback, Wynn reopened a 10x long position on meme token PEPE shortly afterward, only to face another partial liquidation less than six hours later. The rapid sequence of losses comes amid turbulent market conditions and a massive decline in the prices of both top crypto assets as well as meme coins.

Following the third liquidation, Lookonchain tweeted,

“Once again! Both James Wynn and Machi Big Brother got liquidated in the latest market crash! These two are like brothers in arms – never giving up on their longs, yet always getting wiped out.”

Controversy Over Insider Activity
Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemap recently revealed that Wynn’s meme coin venture, YEPE, may be following a familiar and troubling pattern. Once hailed for turning a modest $7,000 PEPE bet into millions, Wynn’s trading history has once again come under scrutiny for potential insider activity. According to Bubblemap’s analysis, nearly 60% of YEPE’s supply is concentrated among insiders, many of whom operate wallets funded through the same centralized exchanges such as LBank, KuCoin, and MEXC. This looked like a coordinated accumulation effort.

The report further claimed that the trader’s coin promotions are typically accompanied by influencer-driven hype cycles and engineered to attract retail demand while insiders quietly offload their holdings.

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Even as Wynn remains one of crypto’s most controversial figures and has attracted accusations of manipulation, he continues to receive public endorsements from major industry players. Critics warn that such backing may normalize insider-dominated markets and allow manufactured momentum to masquerade as organic community growth.

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Despite the red-hot start to the month, the historically bullish “Uptober” period has not particularly gone according to the expectations for the Bitcoin price. Following the market-wide downturn on October 10, the premier cryptocurrency has not been able to mount a clear recovery back to its former highs.

In fact, the Bitcoin price action continues to struggle under lasting bearish pressure, falling to a new low around $103,000 on Friday, October 18. With uncertainty taking over the market, investors are left wondering whether the bull run is over or the sluggish action is a minor blip.

According to a recent outlook, the current technical position of the BTC price could offer insight into its next step.

BTC At Risk Of Deeper Correction If It Loses $99,900 Support
In an October 17 post on the social media platform X, Glassnode put forward an interesting evaluation of the current Bitcoin price setup. The prominent crypto analytics firm revealed that the flagship cryptocurrency is currently sitting between two major support zones.

This analysis is based on the Glassnode Technical Pricing Model, a chart containing a number of technical indicators, including the Pi Cycle indicator, the Mayer Multiple, the Yearly Moving Average (MA), and the 200-Week Moving Average. 

According to Glassnode, the Bitcoin price is currently wedged between the Mayer Multiple ($107,400) and the Yearly MA ($99,900).

Source: @glassnode on X
The Mayer Multiple (200-Day Simple Moving Average) is a popular technical indicator often linked with the transition point between a bull and bear market. Meanwhile, the 365 Day SMA offers a long-standing baseline for high-timeframe market momentum.

Following the latest dip, the Bitcoin price slipped beneath the 200-day Moving Average, signaling a possible shift from a bullish market condition to a bearish one. While BTC still holds above the 365-day MA, the premier cryptocurrency needs to stay above this level to steady the current trend.

Ultimately, investors might want to keep an eye on the BTC price, as a break beneath the $99,900 level could spell much bigger trouble for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. It is worth noting that a return to above the Mayer Multiple could be significant for Bitcoin’s progression, albeit with price resistance around the 111-day moving average (currently at $114,700).

Bitcoin Price At A Glance
As of this writing, Bitcoin is valued at around $106,427, reflecting an almost 2% price drop in the past 24 hours.

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The crypto market is regaining momentum as Bitcoin (BTC) price trades near $107,000, while top altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Avalanche (AVAX) show steady recovery after recent pullbacks. Market sentiment is turning optimistic, supported by renewed institutional interest and rising on-chain activity.

At the same time, the total stablecoin supply has surged to a record, signaling a massive pool of sidelined liquidity waiting for deployment. Historically, such growth in stablecoin reserves has preceded major rallies in Bitcoin, DeFi tokens, and the broader altcoin market, suggesting that the next big crypto uptrend could be approaching.

The total stablecoin supply has soared to an all-time high of $304.5 billion, signaling a major liquidity buildup in the crypto ecosystem. This massive amount of idle capital indicates growing investor confidence and readiness to redeploy funds into high-yield crypto opportunities. Stablecoins, pegged to the U.S. dollar, continue to serve as the backbone of the crypto economy, offering stability, seamless transfers, and access to decentralized markets.

Source: DefilamaA rising stablecoin market cap often precedes major market moves. It suggests investors are accumulating dry powder, waiting for the right moment to enter Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and altcoin markets. Analysts note that such large reserves typically trigger bullish momentum across the broader digital asset sector once reinvested into risk assets or yield-generating protocols.

DeFi and Tokenization: The Next Big DestinationsExperts believe the next major liquidity wave could flow into Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).

DeFi Growth: Lending platforms, decentralized exchanges, and yield farms continue to attract stablecoin inflows seeking real yield opportunities. Improved security and institutional-grade protocols are further legitimizing DeFi as a core financial layer.Tokenization Surge: Real-world assets like bonds, treasuries, and real estate are being brought on-chain. Financial giants such as BlackRock and Standard Chartered are already experimenting with blockchain-based settlements using stablecoins as the primary medium.A Bullish Signal for Bitcoin and DeFiSeveral catalysts could ignite this massive liquidity pool—including regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and macroeconomic shifts pushing capital on-chain. A favorable policy move or a major financial institution integrating stablecoin payments could trigger the next crypto liquidity supercycle.

The record-breaking $304.5 billion in stablecoins isn’t just sidelined cash—it’s fuel for the next major crypto expansion. With DeFi, RWAs, and blockchain adoption accelerating, this liquidity could soon flow back into the market, potentially driving Bitcoin, Ethereum, and DeFi tokens to new highs.

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In an X post, Ripple's Stuart Alderoty said two recent New York Times pieces wrongly cast crypto as only a tool for crime and corruption. Oct 18, 2025, 6:05 p.m.

Crypto’s latest media dust-up is missing the everyday reality of on-chain use, Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty argued Thursday, saying recent mainstream pieces have celebrated a “crypto is a tool of crime and corruption” narrative while ignoring transparent ledgers and broad adoption.

In his Oct. 17 post on X, Alderoty called that framing “a convenient narrative, but a lazy and inaccurate one,” and tried to pivot the conversation to who actually uses crypto and why. He wrote that digital assets are used by tens of millions of Americans for practical tasks —s ending money, proving ownership and building new forms of commerce — and emphasized that these activities run on “transparent, traceable” blockchains.

In his view, “crime doesn’t thrive in plain sight,” and public rails make it easier, not harder, to scrutinize flows. That transparency, he suggested, is the missing context when opinion pages lean on a crime-and-corruption-first lens.

Alderoty’s post pressed the idea that the “real story” is quotidian utility, not sensational edge cases. He framed crypto less as a speculative playground and more as a toolkit that compresses settlement times, reduces intermediaries and creates auditable records that ordinary people and small businesses can use.

The emphasis was squarely on mainstream users — “everyday Americans” who save time and cut costs — rather than on a subset of bad actors. He also flagged the National Cryptocurency Association as the venue for telling those user-level stories, saying that is precisely the work underway there.

He did not deny abuse exists; instead, he argued crime-and-corruption-only portrayals miss how public ledgers function and how people actually use them. By stressing traceability, he aimed to undercut the premise that crypto uniquely enables corruption and to remind readers that open systems allow persistent, permanent review. The through line was simple: narrative should catch up to reality.

For readers less familiar with his broader campaign, Alderoty also serves as president of the National Cryptocurrency Association, a nonprofit launched on March 5 with a $50 million grant from Ripple to boost literacy and safe adoption through explainers and first-person stories. The group’s mandate — surface user experiences, demystify how public ledgers work, and highlight practical use cases — mirrors the themes in Thursday’s post.

As CoinDesk reported, in a Sept. 29 op-ed, he framed crypto participation as mainstream and urged policymakers to “finish the job on crypto clarity,” arguing that predictable guardrails would both protect consumers and give responsible firms certainty to build onshore. That earlier piece mirrors the theme of Thursday’s post: elevate everyday use on transparent rails and solidify clear rules so those use cases can scale.

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Ondo Finance Urges SEC to Delay Nasdaq's Tokenization Plan Over Transparency Gaps

The proposed rule change relies on Nasdaq's vague understanding of how the Depository Trust Company (DTC) would handle post-trade settlement for these tokens.

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After the worst liquidation events in crypto history, the altcoin market is showing its first signs of a strong rebound. Data from CoinMarketCap reveals that major assets, including ETH, DOGE, ADA, and XRP, are leading the recovery with solid gains, as traders and institutions regain optimism.

Ethereum surged 2.29% in the past day to $3,889, with trading volumes exceeding $31 billion. The rise comes after a turbulent week that saw ETH decline nearly 15% due to heavy liquidations.

Moreover, ETH remains up 60.8% year-on-year, supported by anticipation surrounding the Fusaka upgrade and growing institutional interest in potential staking-enabled ETH ETFs. However, analysts caution that the ongoing debate over Ethereum’s issuance schedule and decentralization could influence its medium-term stability.

Major altcoins rebound as sentiment stabilizes
Dogecoin followed closely, with an 11.25% surge in 24 hours to $0.2105, fueled by renewed retail enthusiasm and excitement around the Dogecoin ETF.

The proposed block reward reduction from 10,000 to 1,000 DOGE has also sparked debate within the community, with investors weighing potential long-term deflationary benefits against risks to miner participation.

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Meanwhile, whale accumulation and increasing trading activity suggest that institutional players may be eyeing the meme coin’s renewed momentum.

Cardano (ADA) also made a notable recovery, gaining 3.08% in 24 hours to trade at $0.63. The rebound follows the community’s approval of a $71 million treasury fund aimed at accelerating upgrades like Ouroboros Leios, Hydra, and the Midnight sidechain, developments that could significantly expand Cardano’s scalability and ecosystem utility.

XRP, on the other hand, posted a 4.82% rise to $2.36, extending its yearly gains to nearly 350%. The rally comes amid optimism surrounding potential XRP ETF filings and market confidence following Ripple’s settlement with the SEC earlier this year.

Crypto Market Remains Resilient Despite ETF OutflowsThe crypto market is showing resilience even as Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded $598 million in outflows.
While such numbers often signal bearish pressure, prices tell a different story. Bitcoin is trading around $107,000 (+1.45%) and Ethereum has risen 2.35% to $3,876. This indicates investors are reallocating positions rather than exiting the market.

By TradingView - 2025-10-18Analysts explain that ETF outflows may reflect short-term profit-taking or portfolio rotation instead of fear. Institutional sentiment remains cautious, but on-chain data shows strong retail buying activity supporting market stability.

Robert Kiyosaki Calls Government Money “Fake”Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, reiterated his belief that government-issued money is “fake.”
He argues that continuous money printing by central banks devalues purchasing power, while assets like Bitcoin, gold, and silver preserve real wealth.
Kiyosaki’s comments reinforce Bitcoin’s image as a hedge against inflation and a store of value amid global economic uncertainty.

Peter Schiff Warns of a Correction but the Market Stays CalmEconomist Peter Schiff predicts that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins could soon face losses due to high leverage and speculation. He claims the market remains detached from fundamentals and could correct if liquidity tightens.
However, Schiff’s warning contrasts with current market data. Bitcoin dominance stands above 41%, trading volume exceeds $61 billion, and altcoins like XRP (+4.2%), BNB (+2.4%), and Solana (+2.3%) are also gaining.
The overall sentiment remains confident, showing that investors view current ETF outflows as temporary.

Security Flaw Exposes 120,000 Bitcoin WalletsWhile prices remain steady, a new security concern surfaced this week. Researchers discovered a flaw in the Libbitcoin Explorer 3.x library, leaving over 120,000 Bitcoin wallets vulnerable to attacks.
The problem stems from a weak random number generator that could allow hackers to predict private keys. Experts advise users to move funds to wallets using cryptographically secure RNG (CSPRNG) and compliant BIP-39 seed phrases.
Although this issue affects a limited group of wallets, it highlights the importance of security as crypto adoption continues to grow.

Conclusion: Outflows Do Not Equal FearDespite concerns about ETF withdrawals and bearish predictions, the crypto market remains strong. Bitcoin’s network activity, Ethereum’s growth, and retail participation all support a stable trend.
The combination of cautious institutional positioning and resilient investor sentiment signals a balanced, maturing market. Strategic accumulation and improved wallet security remain the most important factors for long-term success.