Crypto News Today (Live) Updates October 13

The Singapore court has approved the WazirX plan, a major step for the crypto exchange. However, many believe Nischal should ensure that customers do not face any losses, especially since the market has doubled since the issue arose. It’s also important that there are no further delays or excuses and that customers are not required to fill out forms unnecessarily. Quick and fair action is key to protecting investors and restoring trust.

BlackRock’s $IBIT ETF has achieved a major milestone, becoming the fastest ETF to reach $100 billion in assets under management (AUM). This rapid growth reflects the rising institutional interest in crypto and blockchain investments. The success of $IBIT highlights the growing adoption of crypto-linked ETFs, positioning them as an increasingly influential part of the financial landscape and signaling confidence from major investors in the sector.

This week brings several key market events amid the ongoing US government shutdown, which continues to create a data blackout. On Monday, the OPEC Monthly Report is scheduled, followed by Fed Chair Powell’s speech on Tuesday. Midweek, traders will watch the NY Fed Manufacturing Index on Wednesday and both the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index and NAHB Housing Market Index on Thursday. Additionally, around 10% of S&P 500 companies are expected to report earnings. Investors and traders are likely to approach the week cautiously, as the lack of government-released data could heighten market volatility and uncertainty.

According to on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain, MARA Holdings has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a fresh purchase of 400 BTC, valued at roughly $46.31 million. The transaction was reportedly executed two hours ago through the institutional trading platform FalconX.The Bitcoin mining giant now holds an impressive 52,850 BTC, estimated at around $6.12 billion. This latest acquisition reinforces MARA’s long-term bullish stance on Bitcoin amid growing institutional accumulation in the market.

Hyperliquid founder Jeff has sharply criticized major centralized exchanges (CEXs) for allegedly underreporting liquidation data. According to Jeff, even when thousands of liquidations occur within a single second, exchanges may display only one publicly, leading to actual figures being underreported by up to 100 times. He emphasized that this lack of transparency distorts market perception and hinders accurate risk assessment for traders. The remarks have reignited discussions around the need for greater data integrity and openness in centralized trading platforms.

Binance has announced the listing of Recall (RECALL) on its Binance Alpha platform, scheduled for 12:00 UTC on October 15, 2025. The move will be followed by the launch of the RECALLUSDT perpetual contract on Binance Futures at 12:30 UTC, offering traders leverage of up to 50x. Recall is a decentralized AI skill marketplace designed to connect users and developers through blockchain-powered AI solutions. The dual listing on both Alpha and Futures platforms highlights Binance’s growing focus on integrating innovative AI-driven projects into its ecosystem.

Ethereum has made a powerful comeback following the recent crypto market correction, reclaiming its key weekly support level with strong bullish momentum. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency is now consolidating above this critical zone, keeping its path toward a new all-time high firmly intact. As long as ETH doesn’t close below its current weekly support, the bullish structure remains valid. If momentum continues, Ethereum could soon test the $5,200–$5,300 range, setting the stage for another record-breaking rally.