XRP closed at $2.78 last week and is currently in a critical "October Decision" period. The SEC will rule on six spot ETF applications, including Grayscale, between October 18 and October 25, determining whether XRP can become the third crypto asset with a US-listed spot ETF after Bitcoin and Ethereum. If approved, it is expected to unlock new institutional capital flow. Driven by favourable information in the fundamentals, XRP futures open interest has surpassed $1 billion, and CME will launch XRP options on October 13. However, from a technical perspective, XRP remains trapped in a descending triangle formed by a stable bottom at $2.70 and declining highs, with only a breakout above $3.00 able to initiate the next major rise.

The Plasma Mainnet Beta version officially launched on September 25, 2025, and this Layer 1 stablecoin payment project supported by Bitfinex has caused a sensation in the market since its release. It integrates over 100 DeFi protocols, including Aave, Ethena, Fluid, and Euler, and has created a jaw-dropping airdrop myth: an investment of just $0.1 can yield XPL tokens worth $8390. This astonishing return rate has sparked enthusiastic discussions among global crypto investors and raises the question: what does the future development outlook for Plasma look like?

Russia and Brazil are enhancing their strategic partnership by aligning initiatives within BRICS, the UN, and G20. They aim to increase the influence of emerging economies and reshape global governance through coordinated efforts in multilateral forums.

As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates worldwide, certain nations stand out for their enthusiastic embrace of digital assets. Recent research reveals that Singapore and the United Arab Emirates lead the global ranks, showcasing the highest levels of engagement through varied indicators like

Hyperliquid has launched the USDH stablecoin, enhancing trading stability and reinforcing its DeFi position. Native Markets locked 200,000 HYPE tokens for liquidity support, while Hyperliquid aims to innovate amidst increasing competition from Aster DEX.

According to Mars Finance, on September 29, the Babylon community recently released a new proposal "drop inflation and introduce joint stake," which includes reducing the inflation rate by about 30%, from 8% per year to 5.5% per year. In addition, the proposal suggests introducing the BTC-BABY joint stake function to encourage BTC stakers to participate in staking BABY.

The decentralized perpetual futures trading platform is experiencing unprecedented explosive rise, with the total market trading volume nearing the 1 trillion dollar mark in just 30 days. Among them, the two major platforms Aster and Hyperliquid dominate the market, collectively accounting for over 52.8% of the market share, completely rewriting the landscape of crypto assets derivatives trading and showcasing the strong vitality of decentralized finance.

Investment advisor Nate Geraci stated on platform X that the next few weeks are particularly important for Spot Crypto Assets ETFs, as the SEC will make final decisions on multiple applications, including Canary's Litecoin ETF application. Other coins such as SOL, DOGE, and XRP are also facing critical deadlines.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently put forward a bold vision, urging companies to say goodbye to traditional monthly salary systems and shift towards an instant payment system supported by XRP technology. This announcement not only challenges the deeply entrenched salary distribution model but also demonstrates how blockchain technology can fundamentally change the way people earn income, potentially creating new financial opportunities for 2.5 billion unbanked adults worldwide.

Author: Zhang Feng Traditional industrial internet focuses on optimizing internal processes and industrial chain collaboration using technologies such as big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. However, its core bottleneck lies in: data can be shared, but assets find it difficult to achieve efficient and trustworthy free circulation. The flow of value still relies on traditional, centralized financial infrastructure, which faces issues such as high friction, low efficiency, and high barriers to entry. The concept of "coin-stock linkage," which seems to belong to the financial market, actually provides us with a key to unlock the value circulation dilemma of the industrial internet. Its essence is not merely a simple hype of stock prices and coin prices linking together, but rather a digital asset revolution that begins at the financial end and ultimately sweeps across the entire industrial ecosystem. It will powerfully promote the development of the industrial internet towards deeper and broader dimensions from the asset side. 1. The essence of the industrial internet is asset on-chain and intelligent circulation. To understand the far-reaching significance of the linkage between cryptocurrencies and stocks, we must first re-examine the interconnectedness of industries.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov recently revealed a shocking attempt at political censorship, accusing French intelligence services of trying to exchange judicial favors in return for his removal of specific content related to the Moldova elections. This incident has reignited heated discussions about the boundaries between tech platforms, state power, and freedom of speech.

Ethereum's recent trading price hovers around $3,998, nearly reaching the critical psychological level of $4,000. This week has experienced the most severe test since the launch of the U.S. Spot ETH ETF. Market sentiment indicators show that investor caution is strong, with the Fear and Greed Index falling to 34, deeply entrenched in the "fear" zone. However, this pessimistic atmosphere may be brewing contrarian investment opportunities.

Ripple (XRP) closed at $2.78 last week, and the market is holding its breath for a significant turning point that may occur in October. As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is about to make a ruling on six XRP Spot ETF applications, analysts predict this could trigger a massive flow of institutional funds from Bitcoin to XRP, bringing new life to this cryptocurrency, which has long been under regulatory scrutiny.

US inflation data drives a rebound in the US stock market, and the crypto market also rises, with Bitcoin returning to 112K and Ether reaching 4130 dollars. However, the Fear and Greed Index remains at 34, indicating cautious market sentiment. In addition, the threat of a US government shutdown looms, which may affect the release of key data.

The Pi Network's native token (PI) shows a high risk of price breakdown due to bearish momentum, weakened engagement, and key indicators suggesting potential decline. Immediate support at $0.2565 is critical to watch for further declines.

In October, the SEC will review six spot XRP ETF applications, while CME reports XRP futures open interest exceeding $1B. Additionally, Ripple awaits a decision on its national bank charter, highlighting increased regulatory focus and institutional interest in XRP.