Flipster Crypto Weekly (October 24)

Crypto steadies as regulation and realignment take center stage

October 24, 2025

BTC hovered near $110K this week and ETH traded below $3.9K as global regulatory shifts and strategic acquisitions shaped sentiment. Bitcoin dominance climbed toward 60%, while broader risk appetite softened with equities retreating.

Across Asia, regulatory tightening took focus.

China’s tech giants paused their Hong Kong stablecoin projects after Beijing signaled unease over private issuers controlling currency-like assets. South Korea’s FSC announced direct oversight of digital asset exchanges, ending the self-regulatory era. The reform mandates full-reserve stablecoins, distinct licenses for brokers and custodians, and stricter disclosure rules, signaling a broader regional pivot toward state-managed frameworks.

In the U.S., Coinbase acquired Echo, the token launch platform founded by Cobie, in a $375M deal, a move expected to accelerate its tokenization and RWA pipeline. Trump’s pardon of CZ dominated political headlines, with both sides framing it as symbolic of renewed U.S.–crypto alignment. Meanwhile, Senator Warren renewed her push for tighter ethics rules around Trump-linked financial decisions.

Market-wise, strategic capital continued to reposition.

Strategy added 168 BTC (~$18.8M) to its balance sheet, Hyperliquid Strategies filed for a $1B raise, and FalconX agreed to acquire 21Shares, combining liquidity and ETF expertise under one roof. On-chain, Limitless faced backlash after its founder admitted to sniping their own token during stealth launch, while MEGAETH revealed a conservative 9.5% team allocation ahead of its ICO.

The overall setup reflects rotation and recalibration. With policy tightening in Asia, institutional integration deepening in the U.S., and capital discipline returning to DeFi, crypto appears to be consolidating before its next directional move.

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