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Vaibhavv Ali

Vaibhavv Ali is the founder and editor of Cryptonite (cryptonite.ae), an independent digital-asset news and analysis publication with a UAE focus. He covers virtual-asset regulation — VARA, ADGM and the UAE Central Bank — alongside real-world-asset tokenization, stablecoins and agentic AI in finance. Every Cryptonite article is human-edited and its sources are linked. He is also a celebrated speaker and host.

Massive Crypto ETF Push: REXShares and Osprey File for 21 Altcoin Funds, Including Staking Products

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The competition to dominate the U.S. Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market has dramatically intensified, with REXShares and Osprey Funds jointly filing applications for an unprecedented total of 21 new cryptocurrency ETFs. This massive proposed lineup is noteworthy for its sheer scale and for introducing yield-generating products to the mainstream market. Highlights of the New ETF Filings: … Read more

Coinbase Seeks Unified Federal Oversight with OCC National Trust Charter Application

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Coinbase has taken a major step in its regulatory strategy by applying for a U.S. National Trust Charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This application is designed to replace the company’s current patchwork of state-level licenses, bringing its crypto custody and payments businesses under the unified oversight of a single … Read more

Stablecoin Supply Crosses Historic $300 Billion Milestone, Solidifying Role as Crypto’s Financial Backbone

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The global circulating supply of stablecoins has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $300 billion as of October 3, following a massive $40 billion inflow during the third quarter alone. This achievement cements stablecoins as one of the fastest-growing and most critical sectors of the crypto industry. Key Drivers and Market Dynamics Market Dominance: While leaders … Read more

Pi Network Faces “Brutal Correction” as $20 Billion Valuation Plummets Over 90%

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The Pi Network token, $PI, has undergone a massive correction, with its valuation plunging more than 90% from its peak earlier this year. Once valued near $20 billion, the token’s market cap now sits closer to $2 billion. The sharp decline and lack of momentum are largely attributed to the sudden disappearance of a key … Read more

Tether’s Next Frontier: A $200 Million Tokenized Gold Push with Bitmain-Linked Antalpha

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Tether Holdings, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer and operator of USDT, is expanding its focus beyond fiat-pegged tokens with a significant move into the real-world asset (RWA) sector, specifically tokenized gold. The company is planning a $200 million fundraising round to seed a new public vehicle dedicated to accumulating vast amounts of its gold-backed token, … Read more

UK’s Crypto Market Opens Up: FCA Lifts Retail Ban on Cryptocurrency ETNs

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The UK’s financial landscape is set for a significant change as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced it will lift its four-year ban on the retail sale of cryptocurrency ETNs, effective October 8, 2025. This major policy reversal will allow individual UK investors to access crypto-linked ETNs, provided the products are listed on FCA-approved investment … Read more

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs See Near-$1 Billion Inflow, Led by BlackRock; Ethereum ETF Inflows Cool

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On October 3, 2025, U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded a massive total inflow of $985.08 million, highlighting sustained and intense institutional demand for Bitcoin. This massive injection of capital pushed the total trading volume for Bitcoin ETFs to $7.52 billion, with total net assets reaching $164.50 billion. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Dominated by BlackRock … Read more

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Shows Strength Amid Breakout Signals, Recovering from Shibarium Exploit

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After several weeks of sideways movement, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing signs of renewed momentum. The token has successfully reclaimed its 50-day EMA on the daily chart, a pivotal technical level, and is currently trading near $0.0000126. This potential shift is supported by on-chain data indicating reduced selling pressure, as SHIB’s steadily declining exchange reserves … Read more

Ethereum Foundation Converts $4.5M ETH to Stablecoins for Funding, Emphasizing DeFi

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The Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced a decision to convert 1,000 ETH—valued at approximately $4.51 million—into stablecoins. This sale is intended to support the EF’s ongoing mission of funding research and development (R&D), grants, and donations. To execute the sale while minimizing market disturbance, the EF will utilize a Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) strategy via the decentralized … Read more

Circle’s USDC Surpasses $75 Billion in Issuance, Securing Large Stablecoin Market Share

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Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has achieved a major milestone, surpassing $75 billion in cumulative issuance. This figure accounts for nearly one-quarter of the total market share among USD-pegged stablecoins. The growth in USDC’s circulation underscores its increasing importance within the crypto ecosystem, where it is enhancing liquidity in DeFi (Decentralized Finance) protocols … Read more

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