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Following the massive crash that Bitcoin and the entire crypto market suffered over the weekend, the Fear & Greed Index has been pushed down to its lowest level in the last six months. This index, which measures the market sentiment and shows on a scale how investors are feeling about the crypto market, has now fallen back into the Extreme Fear territory. The number on the scale now shows the lowest level it has been since the market crash back in April 2025. Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Sees Major Crash The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index uses a number…

Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Monday he was more likely than not to miss the first Ashes test in Perth next month and is not absolutely certain of being fit for the second in Brisbane. A back stress injury has Cummins racing against time to be fit for the first day of the Ashes opener on November 21, with the paceman yet to resume bowling in his rehabilitation period. “I wouldn’t put percentage on it, but I’d say probably less likely than likely, but I’ve still got a bit of time,” the 32-year-old told reporters in Sydney. “We get…

Coco Gauff said her victory at the Wuhan Open on Sunday had boosted her confidence after a disappointing run of results, as the American prepares to defend her title at the season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh next month. Gauff defeated compatriot Jessica Pegula 6-4 7-5 in the final of the WTA 1000 event to clinch her 11th career WTA singles title. It was the 21-year-old’s first title since winning the French Open in June, and came after a series of uninspired performances which included a fourth-round defeat by Naomi Osaka in the US Open. “This definitely gives me a lot…

Crypto fundraising reached an all-time high last week, with a record $3.5 billion raised across 28 funding rounds. Cryptorank data showed on Monday that weekly fundraising reached its highest point from Oct. 6 to Sunday, surpassing all previous peaks, including the nearly $3 billion raised July 28 to Aug. 3. The surge came after seven consecutive weeks of sub-$1 billion fundraising activity, marking a sharp resurgence in investor confidence.Over the last six months, weekly fundraising fluctuated from $150 million to $2.9 billion, underscoring the volatility of venture activity in the crypto space. October’s sudden surge represents a significant breakout. The bumper fundraising…

South Africa left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy took 6-117 on Monday, including three wickets in four balls, as Pakistan collapsed from 362-5 to 378 all out on day two of the first Test in Lahore. The 31-year-old’s maiden five-wicket Test haul helped the visitors restrict Pakistan, who began the day on 313-5, on a Gaddafi Stadium pitch beginning to take more turn. Salman Agha hit five fours and three sixes in his 93 and was the last man out, caught in the deep off spinner Prenelan Subrayen who took 2-78. Agha added 49 with Mohammad Rizwan to take their sixth-wicket stand…

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, an agreement that he declared had effectively ended the war and opened the door to building a durable peace in the Middle East. The moment remains fragile, with Israel and Hamas still in the early stages of implementing the first phase of the plan, which included the release of Israeli hostages that have been held since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas-led militants. With families overjoyed at the impending reunions and Palestinians eager for…

Kazakhstan launches state-backed fund Kazakhstan has launched the Alem Crypto Fund, a state-backed initiative aimed at building long-term digital asset reserves. Managed by Qazaqstan Venture Group and operating under the AIFC, the fund marks a significant step in the country’s regulated adoption of blockchain-based investments.Surprisingly, the fund’s inaugural purchase was not Bitcoin (BTC) but BNB (BNB), the native token of the BNB Chain. Through a strategic partnership with Binance Kazakhstan, a local entity licensed under the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) regime, the fund was able to secure custody and align with compliance frameworks from the outset.Former Binance CEO Changpeng…

What to Know: GameFi reached 1M daily users in Q1 2025 and is expected to grow 5x through 2032 Tapzi leverages skill-based games, making it one of the top GameFi crypto projects to watch now. $TAPZI is currently available for just $0.0035 in presale, with a planned launch price of $0.01, indicating serious returns even before the TGE and exchange listings. Web3 gaming is now one of the fastest-growing crypto sectors. Boasting over 1M users globally in Q1, 2025, it’s predicted to grow in value from $25B in 2024 to nearly $125B by 2032. Blockchain provides GameFi players with true…

14 June 2022, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Rottweil: The candlestick chart of the cryptocurrency Terra Luna with the sell-off is seen on the screen of a computer in an office. (Shot with zoom effect). Photo by Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Imagesdpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesOn October 10, the crypto market endured its largest liquidation in history. In under 24 hours, over $19 billion in leveraged positions vanished. This affected 1.6 million traders and erased nearly $800 billion in market cap. Bitcoin alone printed an unprecedented $20,000 daily candle, sliding about 10% and briefly dipping below $110,000. Most altcoins fell 30–60%. Prices have…

14 June 2022, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Rottweil: The candlestick chart of the cryptocurrency Terra Luna with the sell-off is seen on the screen of a computer in an office. (Shot with zoom effect). Photo by Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Imagesdpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesOn October 10, the crypto market endured its largest liquidation in history. In under 24 hours, over $19 billion in leveraged positions vanished. This affected 1.6 million traders and erased nearly $800 billion in market cap. Bitcoin alone printed an unprecedented $20,000 daily candle, sliding about 10% and briefly dipping below $110,000. Most altcoins fell 30–60%. Prices have…