LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – It’s been a rainy week in Kentucky and this comes at the time also that we are starting to see leaves fall on the roadway and we are about to see a major time change. This means you need to be more mindful and careful out on the roadways. Before you head out on the road, you want to make sure your car’s maintenance is up to date. This includes having the right tire wear and tire pressure. Another key part of a car that we want to be working is of course windshield wipers. “We don’t think about our windshield wipers until we go to flip them on because it’s raining and then people find out they aren’t working like they should. So, just get in the habit of changing those out at least every 6 months,” said Lori Weaver Hawkins of AAA Hamburg. Once you are out on the roads, it doesn’t take much rain at all to create hazardous conditions. “It takes about a tenth to a twelfth of an inch of rain water to possibly cause your car vehicle to hydroplane, so it doesn’t take a whole lot,” said Weaver Hawkins. What just makes driving even more tricky this time of year are falling leaves that reach the ground and combine with wet roads. “Even those wet leaves covering road surfaces can make it difficult for those tires to grip the road surface which again means that you need to reduce that speed and leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle ahead of you,” Weaver Hawkins said. Evening commutes are some of the busiest times of the day on the roads and next week, those commutes are going to be a little more darker as the clocks change this weekend. “We do know that about 76 percent of all pedestrian vehicle fatalities occur after dark so that is something to be really mindful of when you start out in your evening commute,” said Weaver Hawkins. Weaver Hawkins said turning the cruise control off and having your lights on when your windshield wipers are on are other good practices in the rain. Copyright 2025 WKYT. All rights reserved.
XRP continues to hold the psychological price of $2.60 as retail fear, uncertainty & doubt (FUD) ignites smart money accumulation. According to leading on-chain metrics provider Santiment, XRP is currently trading near $2.60, and while retail traders appear to be spooked, seasoned investors are seeing opportunity. Despite a wave of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) spreading across social media, the data suggests that smaller retail wallets are offloading their XRP holdings, while larger players may be quietly accumulating. The current sentiment shift comes at a critical juncture for XRP. Santiment’s behavioral analytics indicate that retail chatter has grown increasingly negative, with many predicting a drop below the $2 mark. Historically, such fear-driven discourse has often signaled buying opportunities for contrarian investors. When the crowd expects lower prices, strong hands typically use the panic to build positions at discounted levels. Interestingly, XRP’s trading range between $2 and $3 has become a key psychological zone. Santiment notes that the crowd tends to view prices below $2 as attractive entry points, while sentiment flips bearish above $3, where many retail holders rush to take profits. This cyclical behavior reflects how emotional trading patterns continue to shape short-term market movements. From a market structure perspective, XRP’s ability to maintain its footing above $2.50 despite retail selling pressure points to underlying resilience with the current price being $2.61 per CoinGecko data. Exchange data reveals modest outflows from centralized platforms, signaling a shift toward self-custody and potential long-term holding. At the same time, rising trading volumes point to renewed participation from both retail and institutional investors. Therefore, Santiment argues that retail FUD could actually be fueling the next leg of XRP’s momentum. When emotional selling collides with strategic accumulation, it often creates a supply squeeze that favors upward movement once selling pressure eases. What’s next? Well, XRP’s current dynamics highlight a classic crypto paradox, where fear from smaller investors can create the very conditions for a rebound. As long as the crowd continues to underestimate XRP’s strength around the $2–$3 range, the smart money may keep quietly positioning for what could come next. XRP’s setup highlights how market psychology creates opportunity. As fearful retail traders sell, strategic investors are quietly accumulating. History suggests such emotional shakeouts often precede major rallies. With sentiment resetting and supply tightening, XRP could soon prove once again that fear fuels the strongest rebounds. Don’t miss out and join our newsletter to get the latest, well-curated news from the crypto world!
DBS and Goldman Sachs have conducted the first-ever over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trade between two banks.
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“The involvement of two trusted, well-capitalized banks in this pioneer transaction marks a new milestone in the maturation of digital assets in the region,” Singapore-based DBS said in a news release Wednesday (Oct. 29). “It also demonstrates how the ecosystem is increasingly adopting risk management best practices that form the bedrock of traditional asset classes.” According to the release, the transaction involved trading cash-settled over-the-counter (OTC) Bitcoin and Ether options. These trades let firms offering cryptocurrency-linked products better manage the risk profile of their crypto exposures, DBS said. The bank also noted this is happening amid rising demand for cryptocurrency-linked products, as accredited and institutional investors gain exposure to the asset class. In the first half of this year, DBS clients executed more than $1 billion in trades involving cryptocurrency options and structured notes, with trade volumes increasing nearly 60% between the first and second quarters of the year. Advertisement: Scroll to Continue “Our trade with Goldman Sachs highlights how platforms can now tap the strong credit ratings and structuring capabilities of banks to bring the best practices of traditional finance into the digital asset ecosystem,” said Jacky Tai, Group Head of Trading and Structuring, Global Financial Markets, DBS. In related news, PYMNTS wrote last week about the way stablecoins are “arguably giving cryptocurrency mainstream legitimacy.” That’s the case at least in the U.S., where — during the Federal Reserve’s recent Payments Innovation Conference — Fed Governor Christopher Waller advanced the notion of a “skinny” or “streamlined” master account, a type of access to the Fed’s settlement system designed for non-bank payments companies, including stablecoin issuers. Under this proposal, firms would be granted direct access to Fed payment rails, subject to tighter conditions: no discount-window borrowing, no interest on reserve balances, capped balances, and restrictions on operational features. Critically, this access is limited to payment-centric activity, and not full banking operations. At the same time, stablecoin issuers such as Circle, Kraken, Bridge (Stripe) and Paxos Trust Company are scrambling for federal trust or bank charters under the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). “Together, these developments mark a strategic pivot. Stablecoin issuers are no longer operating on the periphery of the banking system,” PYMNTS wrote. “They are seeking to become part of it. And regulators may be opening the doors, albeit cautiously.” Goldman and DBS Complete 1st-Ever OTC Interbank Crypto Options Trade Court Halts CFPB’s Open Banking Rule as Banks, FinTechs Await Rewrite Lawmakers Call for Higher Deposit Insurance Limits for Big Banks Wix Merchants to Join PayPal’s Agentic Commerce Solution We’re always on the lookout for opportunities to partner with innovators and disruptors.
We may earn commissions from affiliate links or include sponsored content, clearly labeled as such. These partnerships do not influence our editorial independence or the accuracy of our reporting. By continuing to use the site you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Cryptocurrency is a high-risk asset class, and investing carries significant risk, including the potential loss of some or all of your investment. The information on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. For more details, please read our editorial policy. Pi Network (PI) is back in the crypto conversation this week. After a long bearish spell, the PI price is trading around $0.27 today. It’s up 36% in just the last week – making it one of the top-performing altcoins. A string of recent positive news has put Pi Network back on traders’ radars amid the latest sudden rally – and this new momentum is a big shift for a project that so many have had mixed feelings about in the past. Naturally, this renewed energy has led to some very optimistic forecasts. In fact, our Pi Network price prediction suggests the PI token could reach $0.60 this November. That’s a bold target – but what needs to happen to get there? In this article, we’ll dive into the reasons behind our forecast and also discuss why the new Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) presale project may offer better upside than PI. Pi Network was launched in 2019 by two Stanford PhDs, aiming to make crypto accessible to everyone. Instead of needing energy-hungry computers, you can just “mine” PI coins on your phone. It uses a system based on the Stellar Consensus Protocol. The ultimate goal is to build a vast, decentralized community – now over 60 million users – and then build utility around it. That goal has been achieved, since Pi Network is in its “Open Mainnet” phase, so PI coins that users mine can be sold on the open market. Recent weeks have been busy. The team just pushed a major KYC update that used AI to verify over 3.3 million users who were previously in “tentative” status. This update allowed 2.6 million of them to finally migrate their PI to the mainnet. Plus, there’s buzz that Pi Network is reportedly working toward alignment with ISO 20022, a global payments standard used by banks. This news, which puts Pi in the same conversation as Ripple, has sent the PI token price soaring. Could Pi hit $0.60 in November? It would require a 130% climb from PI’s current price – and while that’s still a long way from its February all-time high ($2.98), PI’s technicals are starting to look bullish. For instance, the token recently broke out from a descending channel that had been pushing the price down since late September. Plus, the $0.60 level is a key resistance area where price briefly spiked back in June before retracing – suggesting a lot of supply is waiting there. A few catalysts could provide fuel for a rally. First, any news of a major CEX listing – like Binance – would be massive. Second, the broader crypto market matters. If Bitcoin pushes to a new all-time high in November, a lot of liquidity could flow into altcoins. With Pi’s relatively low market cap, it wouldn’t take much to move the price. Finally, keep an eye on utility. If the ongoing Pi Network hackathon produces a genuinely viral dApp or the team manages its upcoming PI token unlocks well, it could boost investor confidence, making a rally to $0.60 a real possibility. While Pi Network continues to build its ecosystem, other altcoin projects are focused on different areas of the crypto space. One that’s gaining massive traction right now is Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), which is tackling a big issue: Bitcoin’s flexibility. Bitcoin Hyper is a Layer-2 solution designed to give Bitcoin an upgrade. Everyone knows Bitcoin is secure, but it’s also slow and can’t handle smart contracts. Bitcoin Hyper bolts on a high-speed “engine,” using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to process transactions in parallel. Fly High. Stack Higher. ⚡️ This L2 is flying at the speed of light. https://t.co/VNG0P4GuDopic.twitter.com/N2ylgd5v20 — Bitcoin Hyper (@BTC_Hyper2) October 29, 2025
This setup allows traders to lock their BTC and bridge it onto the Bitcoin Hyper Layer-2. In turn, that opens the door for real DeFi apps, yield farming, meme coin trading, and tokenized RWAs backed by the Bitcoin blockchain. What makes this project so interesting is that HYPER is still in presale. The presale has raised $25.1 million so far, with tokens available at a fixed price of $0.013185 ahead of the first exchange listing. For those unsure about Pi Network’s prospects, Bitcoin Hyper presents a different opportunity. And with a low entry price, a clear roadmap for the future, and presale staking APYs of up to 47%, many traders are watching HYPER for a potentially explosive breakout after it launches.
It’s been a rough few weeks in the crypto market. Investors are still feeling the effects of early October’s flash crash, and many are sitting on the sidelines. Sentiment has been cautious, to say the least. But this week, we’re finally seeing some green shoots of recovery. Spot trading volumes are picking up, and there’s […] October hasn’t been the explosive “Uptober” that everyone was hoping for. There were a few sparks here and there – but as it stands, Bitcoin and most top altcoins have been in the red since the big crash on October 10. But here’s the thing about Q4 – it’s not over yet, and November and […] The GameFi sector surged in 2021 as the idea of getting paid to play video games gained global attention. It’s the closest anyone has come to “easy money” without actually being handed it for free. The concept attracted hundreds of millions of users, with projects like Axie Infinity and StepN setting the blueprint, and later […] Best Wallet is one of the fastest-growing crypto wallets out there, and has amassed over 250,000 monthly active users since it launched last year. The non-custodial, multi-chain wallet is making headway on its goal of capturing 40% of the crypto wallet market by 2026. A key part of this strategy includes the release of its […] The team behind Pi Network has responded to recent remarks from Bybit CEO Ben Zhou, who dismissed the project’s legitimacy and ruled out a future listing on the exchange. Interest in Pi Network (PI) has skyrocketed on Google Trends as the project approaches the launch of its mainnet in just two days, sparking significant excitement across the crypto community. Pi Network has issued a final reminder regarding the deadline for users to complete their Know Your Customer (KYC) verification and Mainnet migration, emphasizing that the grace period will conclude on February 28, 2025. The team behind Pi Network is diving into the gaming industry with the release of FruityPi, a new application designed to highlight the practical use of its ecosystem tools, including the Pi cryptocurrency, wallet, and ad services. Pi Network is once again facing scrutiny from its user base as more Pioneers report that their Pi tokens are nowhere to be found, despite completing the wallet migration process. A crypto analyst has suggested that Pi Network’s failure to secure listings on major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase stems from a lack of transparency regarding its token supply management. The PI token has suffered a steep decline, dropping to $0.61 after falling over 22% in just one week. Pi Network’s coin clawed back to about $0.61 after a flash crash took it below $0.50 and even briefly to $0.40, unsettling holders already frustrated by months of silence from the core team. The stablecoin banking space is getting a major boost after Bitfinex-backed Plasma revealed a partnership with staking giant EtherFi. A new project called Plasma One, launched Monday by the Bitfinex-backed Plasma blockchain, is pitching itself as a neobank built entirely around stablecoins. Plasma's XPL token ICO rapidly raised $500 million, drawing over 1,100 depositors. The fast-paced world of blockchain activity just witnessed a major shift – and it wasn’t from the usual leaders. PNC Financial Services Group has teamed up with Coinbase, enabling select customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly from their PNC accounts. Poland’s lower house of parliament, the Sejm, has approved new legislation aimed at regulating the country’s fast-growing crypto sector. Your Email address will not be published.
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