Crypto News Today (Live) Updates On October 22: UK CPI,XRP ETF,XRP SBI Holdings,Trump Token

Historically, September has been tough for Bitcoin, with only five of the past 15 Septembers ending in the green: 2013, 2017, 2019, 2023, and 2025. Each positive September was driven by unique catalysts, such as the early adoption boom in 2017 or ETF-related hype in 2024. When Bitcoin posts a green September, Q4 often sees explosive gains, with BTC/USD averaging over 50% growth in the following quarter. Traders are watching closely, as the next 6–8 weeks could be pivotal.

XRP appears to be entering a strong accumulation phase, signaling a potential major breakout ahead. Despite the current market silence, historical trends suggest that such quiet periods often precede significant price movements. XRP, known for delivering unexpected rallies, is showing familiar signs of strength. Analysts expect the cryptocurrency to dominate discussions in the coming weeks, driven by both technical momentum and potential news developments, making it a coin to watch closely.

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.8% in the 12 months to September 2025, remaining unchanged from August. This marks the third consecutive month at a joint-high, with September, August, and July figures being the highest since January 2024, when the rate stood at 4.0%. The persistent inflation signals continued pressure on consumer prices, highlighting ongoing challenges for policymakers aiming to stabilize the economy.

Coinbase announced that trading for Freysa (FAI-PERP) and Moonwell (WELL-PERP) perpetual futures will be suspended on October 23, 2025, around 10:30 AM UTC on both Coinbase Advanced and Coinbase International Exchange. The final settlement price will be based on the average index price over the 60 minutes prior to suspension, and the final funding rate will be set to zero. Any open positions will be automatically settled, with Coinbase retaining the right to adjust prices or suspend trading as necessary.

South Korea’s major crypto exchanges are expanding their offerings with Clearpool (CPOOL) listings. Upbit will introduce CPOOL trading pairs against KRW, BTC, and USDT, while Bithumb announced the CPOOL/KRW pair. Clearpool is a decentralized credit market project aimed at providing unsecured lending solutions for crypto-native institutions. The listings highlight growing interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects and signal stronger adoption of lending-focused crypto platforms in South Korea’s market.

Investor appetite for tech stocks is at an all-time high, with tech funds posting a record weekly inflow of $10.4 billion, following $9.2 billion the previous week. This marks the largest two-week inflow on record and the fourth consecutive week of gains. The 4-week moving average rose to $5.2 billion, surpassing the previous record of $4.8 billion. Overall, tech funds have recorded just five weeks of net outflows, highlighting unprecedented confidence in the sector.

According to Bloomberg, stock exchanges in India, Hong Kong, and Australia are reportedly blocking listings of companies adopting the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) model. The DAT model allows firms to hold or manage crypto assets as part of their corporate treasury, a growing trend among blockchain-focused businesses. Regulators in these regions are tightening scrutiny amid concerns over market volatility and investor protection, signaling a cautious stance toward the integration of crypto assets in public markets.

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially approved the first Solana (SOL) spot ETF, launched by ChinaAMC (Hong Kong). This marks the third approved crypto spot ETF after Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the first Solana ETF in Asia. The move reinforces Hong Kong’s position as a leading digital asset hub, opening new doors for institutional investors and signaling growing regulatory support for broader crypto market adoption across the region.