Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering regulatory changes that would let domestic banks hold Bitcoin and other unbacked crypto assets for investment. The move aligns with plans by the country's three largest banking groups to jointly issue yen-pegged stablecoins for corporate use.

The October 10 crypto crash led to over $20 billion in leveraged position liquidations, revealing systemic fragility. Venture capitalists identified excessive leverage, weak infrastructure, and opaque risk systems as primary drivers. DeFi platforms demonstrated resilience during the turmoil, according to investors. Experts are urging structural improvements to prevent future market spirals.

Wall Street enters the second week of third-quarter earnings with over 80 S&P 500 companies set to report, including General Motors, Netflix, Tesla, Ford, and Intel. The delayed September Consumer Price Index report is scheduled for release Friday, following a U.S. government shutdown that paused federal data dissemination. Investors await the inflation data ahead of the Federal Reserve’s October 28–29 policy meeting. JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs reported strong results last week, with approximately 84% of companies beating earnings estimates so far.

Analyst Luke Gromen said China's restrictions on rare earth exports highlight declining U.S. dollar dominance, as the currency records its worst year since 1973. He emphasized that Bitcoin and hard money assets are critical to preserving value amid global monetary shifts.

Binance banned more than 600 accounts last week for misusing automated trading tools on its platform. The action was announced on October 19, 2025. Users are now encouraged to report violations for potential rewards.

Gold has remained above its 200-day moving average since November 2023, marking nearly two years of sustained strength. The metal has risen for nine consecutive weeks, a rare streak seen in only 0.19% of rolling nine-week periods over the past 50 years. Record inflows into gold ETFs reflect strong investor demand. According to Sprott, year-to-date inflows into gold funds exceed $38 billion.

The September US Consumer Price Index report is set for release this Friday, becoming the Federal Reserve's primary data source before its October 29 policy meeting. The ongoing government shutdown has halted other key economic indicators, increasing reliance on this inflation reading.

The global cryptocurrency market gained approximately $100 billion in value over the past 24 hours, rising to $3.7 trillion from $3.6 trillion. Bitcoin climbed 2.32% to $109,345, while Ethereum advanced 2.81% to $4,001.