Tether CEO: Expected profit of $15 billion this year, with a profit margin of up to 99%

- The Fed will cut rates by 25 bps at its October 28-29 meeting, targeting 3.75%-4.00%, marking its second 2025 reduction amid weakening labor markets. - Mortgage rates fell to 6.27% as of October 16, but analysts caution average rates remain above 6%, limiting refinancing incentives for most homeowners. - Crypto markets priced in the Fed's dovish pivot, with Bitcoin's open interest surging to $37.63 billion and $921M ETP inflows driven by easing expectations. - Global equity funds saw $11.03B inflows this

- Crypto market gains momentum as BlockDAG secures 20 exchange listings and raises $430M in presale, signaling institutional adoption potential. - Mantle (MNT) rebounds 7.33% near $1.71 with technical indicators suggesting a $1.74+ breakout, while Ondo (ONDO) consolidates ahead of potential $0.75+ surge. - Fed's 98.9% likely October rate cut and $11B equity inflows boost risk-on sentiment, with crypto benefiting from improved liquidity and macroeconomic easing. - Oracle and Securitize bridge DeFi-tradition

- ZOOZ Strategy Ltd. added $10M in Bitcoin (94 coins at $112,000/coin), raising its total holdings to 1,036 coins valued at $115M. - As first dual-listed Nasdaq-TASE firm, ZOOZ integrates Bitcoin as core treasury asset, offering NIS-denominated exposure to investors. - CEO Jordan Fried highlights Bitcoin's role as "resilient store of value," despite weak liquidity metrics (current ratio 0.77) and regulatory risks. - Related ZOOZ Power secured $180M private placement to expand capital, aligning with broader

- Spot gold rose to $3,980/oz on Oct 28, 2025, rebounding from prior losses amid shifting geopolitical risks and divergent analyst forecasts. - India's RBI boosted global demand by adding $31B to gold reserves in FY2026, citing strategic buffers against global uncertainty. - Banks remain split on 2026 gold prices: Citi cut its target to $3,800, while JPMorgan and Societe Generale forecast $4,753-$5,000. - Fed rate cut expectations and U.S.-China trade optimism pressured gold, though technical indicators hi