Animoca Brands has acquired and locked AERO tokens to gain governance influence in Aerodrome Finance, a leading decentralized exchange on Coinbase's Base network. The move signals confidence in Base's ecosystem and strengthens Animoca’s integration of decentralized finance into its Web3 portfolio.

Bitcoin gained momentum following the Federal Reserve's policy meeting on October 28, 2025, with key technical indicators turning positive. The $107,500 support level is critical for a potential advance to $116,000, according to market analysis.

Bitwise Asset Manager's CIO Matt Hougan predicted strong institutional demand for the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL), following its first-day trading volume of $56 million. He cited Solana's high blockchain revenue and growing investor interest in crypto ETFs as key drivers.

Crypto firms in Australia offering financial products must obtain an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) by 30 June, according to updated ASIC guidelines. Bitcoin, gaming NFTs and tokenised event tickets are not classified as financial products under the new framework.

XRP has broken out above its $2.60 consolidation wedge, with technical analysis indicating potential movement toward $2.90 if support holds. The momentum follows a bill introduced by French politician Éric Ciotti to integrate cryptocurrencies into a new monetary framework, according to analyst Lingrid.

Stable will launch the second phase of its pre-deposit campaign next week, introducing per-wallet deposit limits to promote broader retail participation. The move follows Phase 1, which reached an $825 million cap within minutes amid concerns over whale dominance and fairness.

Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal introduced bipartisan legislation to restrict AI chatbots for minors, citing risks of exposure to sexual content and self-harm. The bill requires strict age verification and disclosure that AI systems are not human. It follows parental concerns raised during a recent congressional hearing.

Lawmakers led by Éric Ciotti have submitted a resolution to block the European Central Bank's digital euro initiative, citing privacy and centralization concerns. The proposal supports euro-denominated stablecoins and increased investment in crypto-assets. It references the U.S. GENIUS Act as a regulatory model and calls for France to advocate a European prudential framework allowing deviations from Basel standards. A separate legislative text addresses EU-level measures to position France within a new monetary order embracing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.