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October 27, 2025

Your Daily Digest of the 🔥Hottest News in Crypto

Today's top stories

🗳 Michael Selig's CFTC nomination

👀 The real cost of dodging your crypto taxes

💪 DeFi's all grown up as it quietly outpaces CEXs

📰 Keep reading for today's biggest headlines & stories

Trump's New Pick Could Shake Up Crypto Policy

Trump's pick for CFTC chair signals a crypto-friendly shift in DC.

Michael Selig — a former SEC official known for his pro-innovation stance — confirmed he's been nominated by President Trump to chair the CFTC. His nomination follows the withdrawal of Brian Quintenz, leaving the agency short on leadership at a time when crypto oversight is heating up. Selig says his focus will be squarely on digital assets — but first, he'll have to clear the Senate.

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The Real Cost of Hiding From Your Crypto Taxes

Let's be honest — the IRS doesn't care how decentralized your portfolio is. Skip reporting your gains, and you'll find out the hard way that crypto isn't outside the law. Missing your filings can trigger audits, penalties, or worse. But the good news is there are ways to fix it before it spirals.

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XRP's Next Move: Can Bulls Push It Higher?

XRP's rebound is real — but the $3 mark won't be easy.

XRP's holding the spotlight again after Evernorth's $1 billion treasury buy and Ripple's latest M&A hints. The token's up more than 100% from its lows, but still faces heavy resistance heading into November. The question now isn't whether XRP has momentum — it's how long it can keep it.

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A 24-year-old founder's plan to fix DeFi's 'old paradigm' — Interview with Tea-Fi

Tea-Fi CEO Matan Doyich explains how a 'SuperApp' model and protocol-owned liquidity can solve DeFi's core fragmentation issues.

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Bitcoin Holders Are Borrowing, Not Selling

Ledn has crossed $1 billion in Bitcoin-backed loans this year as holders opt to borrow instead of sell into the rally. With $2.8 billion in total originations across 100 countries, it's proof that for many investors, Bitcoin isn't just an asset — it's leverage.

STBL's new Multi-Factor Staking (MFS Beta model) lets users choose how to stake — STBL alone or mixed with USST, for 3, 7, 14-day terms. Stake smart, track everything in real time, and stay flexible with claim-anytime options.

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OPINION

DeFi's All Grown Up as It Quietly Outpaces CEXs

DeFi isn't a fad anymore. It's becoming the backbone of onchain trading. The data's undeniable: decentralized volumes are closing in on CEXs, powered by sharper infrastructure, cleaner UX, and real regulatory clarity.