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Brazilian solar power producer Thopen is exploring a move into Bitcoin mining as a way to absorb surplus energy generated by the country’s fast-growing renewable sector, the company’s CEO told local outlet BN Americas.Gustavo Ribeiro, who is CEO of Thopen and its majority owner, Pontal Energy, told BN Americas the company is considering expanding into Bitcoin (BTC) mining, according to a Wednesday report. When asked how Thopen plans to address Brazil’s energy oversupply, Ribeiro said the company is mitigating the issue through diversification.He added that the company is also “evaluating solutions such as data centers and Bitcoin mining near the…

France has taken a bold step that could reshape Europe’s monetary direction. Lawmakers in the National Assembly have adopted a resolution opposing the introduction of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) proposed digital euro while endorsing Bitcoin and the use of euro-denominated stablecoins as alternatives.The proposal, introduced on October 22, 2025, by Éric Ciotti and members of the Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR), calls on the French government to reject the European Commission’s draft regulation establishing a digital euro.Source: French National AssemblyInstead, it urges support for euro-based stablecoins and greater national investment in crypto-assets.Is France’s Bitcoin Reserve Plan…

Polymarket, the crypto-native prediction market which brought attention to that entire segment of the industry last year, is preparing to formally relaunch in the U.S. as soon as November, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.Trading would begin with limited user access and a focus initially on sports-related markets. Polymarket officially shut off U.S. access in 2022 after settling charges with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which fined the company $1.4 million for running an unregistered derivatives platform and had it agree to block U.S.-based users. Since the settlement, it’s operated offshore while continuing to build its user base with crypto-based prediction markets…

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released the Phase 2 Report of its e-HKD Pilot Programme, highlighting key findings and the future direction for the digital currency. According to the HKMA, the report provides insights from 11 industry pilot groups and outlines the Authority’s policy stance regarding the e-HKD. Phase 2 Findings and Industry Insights Since 2017, the HKMA has been exploring the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), specifically the e-HKD, using distributed ledger technology (DLT). Phase 2 focused on the commercial viability and scalability of an e-HKD in retail scenarios, comparing it with tokenised deposits.…

Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet Inc. has unveiled a 75 billion Japanese yen (around $500 million) share repurchase program backed by a Bitcoin-collateralized credit facility, following a decline in its market-based net asset value (mNAV) below 1.In a Tuesday announcement, the company said the move aims to maximize Bitcoin (BTC) yield per share and restore market confidence as its stock trades below the value of its Bitcoin holdings. The buyback program, approved by the board, allows for the repurchase of up to 150 million common shares, representing 13.13% of total issued shares. The repurchase will run from Oct. 29, 2025,…

Bitcoin Price Prediction Bitcoin’s bullish momentum continues to reshape global markets. Crypto lender Ledn has surpassed $1 billion in Bitcoin-backed loans, the US dollar has weakened on renewed trade optimism, and American BTC, a Trump-linked firm, has expanded its holdings to $445 million. Together, these moves highlight deepening institutional confidence as investors increasingly use BTC for liquidity, leverage, and long-term value preservation.Ledn Surpasses $1B in Bitcoin-Backed Loans as Demand SoarsCrypto lender Ledn has issued over $1 billion in Bitcoin-backed loans this year, marking a sharp rise in crypto credit demand as investors choose to borrow rather than sell during the…

Internet Computer slid to $3.19 after breaking support, but buyers see short-term rebound potential near $3.15.

Ethereum (ETH) has experienced a notable surge, breaking past the $4,200 threshold on October 27, as reported by CoinMarketCap. The cryptocurrency saw a 7.12% increase, driven by institutional accumulation and geopolitical developments. Institutional Accumulation Boosts Ethereum The recent uptick in Ethereum’s price can be attributed to a significant rise in institutional interest. Large-scale investors have been accumulating the digital asset, contributing to its bullish momentum. This trend has helped Ethereum regain its position above the crucial $4,000 psychological level, signaling renewed confidence among traders and investors alike. Geopolitical Factors and Market Optimism Beyond institutional interest, the easing of trade tensions…

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès probably wishes he had access to today’s artificial intelligence when he bought Mt. Gox from its founder, Jed McCaleb, in 2011. That’s because Karpelès has just fed an early version of Mt. Gox’s codebase into Anthropic’s Claude AI. What he got back was an analysis that broke down the key vulnerabilities that led to the defunct exchange’s first major hack, while labelling it “critically insecure.”In a Sunday X post, Karpelès said he uploaded Mt. Gox’s 2011 codebase to Claude, alongside various data, including GitHub history, access logs and data “dumps released by” the hacker. Source: Mark…

Coinbase’s experimental x402 payments protocol, designed to let AI agents and humans pay directly in stablecoins over the internet, has exploded in activity. Key Takeaways: Coinbase’s x402 protocol saw a 10,000% surge in transactions, processing nearly 500,000 payments in one week. The protocol revives the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” code to enable instant on-chain stablecoin payments. Rising developer interest has fueled x402-powered token launches. According to data from Dune Analytics, the payments protocol has surged more than 10,000% in transactions over the past month.Coinbase’s x402 Revives HTTP 402 to Enable Instant On-Chain PaymentsOriginally introduced in May, x402 reimagines the long-unused…