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Ethereum Foundation launches institutional portal to boost enterprise adoption

  • “Ethereum for Institutions” helps businesses integrate with the Ether ecosystem.
  • The new platform showcases Ethereum’s role in DeFi, L2 scaling, and RWAs.
  • ETH eyes rebounds as whales accumulate.

The Ethereum Foundation has announced a new website, Ethereum for Institutions, designed to guide businesses on how to operate on-chain.

Unveiled today, October 29, the site aims to supercharge Ethereum adoption among top companies.

The official announcement reads:

Ethereum is the neutral, secure base layer where the world’s financial value is coming on-chain. Today, we’re launching a new site for the builders, leaders, and institutions advancing this global movement.

The foundations Enterprise Acceleration team created the new website to present a clear framework for firms interested in building and investing in the second-largest cryptocurrency.

Ethereum for Institutions offers case studies, resources, and access to industry leaders shaping the next phase of DeFi.

Scaling Ethereum for enterprise utility

Scalability has been among the primary challenges in Ethereum’s push for institutional-grade adoption.

Meanwhile, its L2 ecosystem, comprising projects like Arbitrum, zkSync, Base, and Optimism, is addressing that.

The foundation revealed that Layer2s secure more than $50 billion in value. The team said:

With $50B+ in total value secured, L2s provide the high-throughput, low-cost execution needed for global-scale applications – from payments to tokenization.

These platforms have gained traction for offering low costs and high throughput essential for enterprise-level utility, including real-world assets tokenization, trading, and payments.

Notably, the new website features a comprehensive L2 segment showcasing how these solutions are enabling cheaper and faster transactions while leveraging Ethereum’s robust security.

Layer 2 platforms offer the infrastructure for businesses navigating decentralized finance, stablecoins, or tokenization.

Ethereum transforms the on-chain economy

Ethereum’s new institutional website is beyond a documentation hub. It welcomes the next phase of digital finance.

It lowers entry barriers for traditional institutional navigating on-chain finance by organizing data around key sectors like DeFi, staking, restaking networks, RWAs, and DeFi.

It builds on the Ethereum vision, serving as a neutral, composable, and public infrastructure that supports financial innovation.

The blockchain continues to merge TradFi and DeFi, leveraging an ecosystem of thriving developers, high-end privacy tools, and scalability through L2 platforms.

With more institutions embracing blockchain through ETFs and digital assets strategies, Ethereum’s institutional portal offers a lucrative entry point.

The website connects global businesses with the foundation blocks of the digital economy.

ETH price outlook: whales are buying

The largest altcoin by market value is trading at $3,971 following an over 3% decline in the past 24 hours.

Its bearish trajectory mirrors the broader sector.

CoinMarketcap data shows the value of all digital currencies declined by 3% the previous 24 hours to $3.76 trillion.

Nevertheless, Lookonchain data shows large-scale investors are buying the dip.

Bitime’s new wallets have received 33,948 ETH tokens, worth approximately $135 million, from Falcon X today.

That reveals conviction in Ethereum’s possible rebounds in the coming sessions.

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PancakeSwap taps Ondo to integrate real-world assets (RWAs) on BNB Chain

  • The DEX has signed a strategic collaboration with Ondo Finance.
  • BNB Chain users can access over 100 tokenized US stocks and ETFs from today.
  • PancakeSwap has offered zero trading fees for the first month.

PancakeSwap has teamed up with Ondo Finance to bring over 100 tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds into the BNB Chain.

Starting today, users on the Binance platform can buy or sell digital representations of top US bonds, stocks, and ETFs, all pegged 1:1 to the underlying securities.

According to Ondo Finance CEO Nathan Allman:

Expanding Ondo Global Markets to BNB Chain allows us to bring tokenized US stocks and ETFs to millions of users across Asia, Latin America, and other geographies, in an environment that is fast, cost-efficient, and highly interoperable. This is a major step toward making US markets globally accessible through blockchain technology.

PancakeSwap will waive trading fees for the first 30 days to celebrate Ondo Global Markets integration.

That gives the DeFi community a cost-free way to navigate tokenized traditional assets on the Binance ecosystem.

On-chain finance hits a key milestone

The alliance is part of Ondo’s mission to leverage blockchain technology to allow access to high-quality US monetary assets, including real estate and stocks.

Now, BNB Chain’s over 3.4 million daily users and the vast DeFi ecosystem can enjoy Ondo’s offerings.

Further, PancakeSwap promises user-friendliness, self-custody, and transparency.

The integration welcomes a new era for the Binance community, bridging decentralized finance with traditional markets.

BNB Chain’s thriving user base can now access high-net tokenized US securities.

The Chain’s Head of Business Development, Sarah Song, commented:

Real-world assets are one of the fastest-growing segments on BNB Chain, and having Ondo Finance join our ecosystem is another strong validation of that momentum. Together, we’re expanding access to high-quality financial assets and driving the next wave of adoption that connects traditional markets with blockchain technology.

Understanding PancakeSwap’s role

PancakeSwap is the leading DEX on BNB Chain. It will serve as the strategic launch partner supporting trading of the tokenized assets.

The decentralized exchange enables users to trade Ondo’s tokenized securities through a familiar interface, promising a remarkable experience for new and existing DeFi players.

Moreover, PancakeSwap announced a zero-fee campaign between October 29 and November 29.

Ondo will leverage PancakeSwap’s massive user base and liquidity pools to ensure streamlined market activity and price discovery for tokenization enthusiasts on the BNB Chain.

CAKE and ONDO price actions

The native tokens mirrored the broader market performance, exhibiting bearish biases on their daily timeframes.

CAKE lost nearly 5% in the past 24 hours to $2.55, whereas a 2% dip in that timeframe sees ONDO exchanging hands at $0.7364.

Bearish sentiments dominate the broader sector as the global cryptocurrency market cap plunged 1.5% the past day to $3.8 trillion.

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Deutsche Digital Assets and Safello launch staked Bittensor ETP

  • Deutsche Digital Assets has teamed up with Safello to list a new Bittensor exchange traded product.
  • The Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP offers regulated exposure to Bittensor’s TAO token with staking rewards.
  • Safello’s crypto ETP goes live on SIX Swiss Exchange, one of Europe’s top crypto ETP venues.

German crypto and digital asset manager Deutsche Digital Assets (DDA) and Nordic cryptocurrency exchange Safello have announced the launch of the Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP.

The launch comes as the crypto industry welcomes a growing number of digital asset-related products across the market, including the Bitcoin ETP by BlackRock. 

Meanwhile, Bittensor continues to attract attention as a top decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) project.

Developments around AI, including from Big Tech giants Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta, have often pushed TAO and other AI tokens into the limelight.

Staked Bittensor ETP lists on SIX Swiss exchange

Frankfurt-based DDA, a pioneer in crypto exchange-traded products since 2017, announced the new product on October 29, 2025.

The ETP is a collaboration with Safello and brings a physically backed Bittensor ETP to the expanding market.

The product tracks the Kaiko Safello Staked Bittensor Index (KSSTAO) and is domiciled in Liechtenstein.

Trading under ticker STAO (ISIN: DE000A4APQY4) on SIX is slated to commence to enhance seamless buying and selling during standard market hours.

Moreover, the ETP is fully secured in cold storage by regulated custodian BitGo Europe GmbH and holds 100% physical TAO reserves.

What it means for investors

Investors are to benefit from total returns encompassing TAO’s price appreciation plus staking yields, automatically reinvested into the net asset value (NAV).

With a competitive total expense ratio (TER) of 1.49%, it provides an accumulating income structure, ideal for portfolio diversification amid rising interest in AI-driven blockchain assets.

Maximilian Lautenschläger, CEO and founder of DDA, emphasized the strategic fit:

“We are excited to announce the launch of Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP through our collaboration with Safello. By leveraging DDA’s white-label ETP platform, we enable our partner to bring their innovative crypto investment strategies to market, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.”

Unlocking decentralized AI

Bittensor (TAO) is currently trading at $425 and powers a groundbreaking peer-to-peer network, incentivizing collaborative machine learning.

Participants contribute data, models, and compute power for tasks like image recognition, fraud detection, and protein structure prediction, earning TAO rewards in a proof-of-stake ecosystem.

With a market cap exceeding $4.3 billion, Bittensor exemplifies the fusion of blockchain and AI, positioning it as a high-growth asset in the evolving digital economy.

Safello CEO Emelie Moritz commented,

“The launch of Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP underlines Safello’s conviction in decentralised AI. Bittensor is a prime example of how decentralized technology and AI are converging to reshape the future of value creation. Together with DDA, we’re making it possible for investors to easily access this innovation through a regulated and transparent investment vehicle.”

Bittensor price reached highs of $457 on Oct. 29, but its all-time high is $767, which it hit back in April 2024.

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Bitcoin price forecast: BTC dips below $113k ahead of FOMC

Key takeaways

  • BTC is down 1% in the last 24 hours and is now trading below $113k.
  • The Fed is expected to cut interest rates by at least 25 basis points today.

FOMC meeting dominates headlines

Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are currently bearish as they are struggling to break above key resistance levels. Bitcoin has dropped below 113k and is now trading around $112,950 per coin.

This price action comes after Bitcoin’s price was rejected at the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level. The bearish performance in the last few hours comes ahead of the FOMC meeting in a few hours.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by at least 25 basis points, a move that could see Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies rally in the near term. The rate cut is expected despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which caused a financial data backlog in the last three weeks. 

Bitcoin could hit $120k if the bullish trend resumes

The BTC/USD 4-hour chart is bearish and efficient as Bitcoin has underperformed in the last 24 hours. The bearish performance comes after Bitcoin retested and faced rejection from the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level at $115,137 earlier this week. It is now down 1% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading below the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $112,950.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the 4-hour chart hovers around 60, indicating a bullish bias among traders. Furthermore, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) showed a bullish crossover on Sunday, supporting the bullish thesis.

Bitcoin price by TradingView

If Bitcoin holds its price above the $112k level and closes its daily candle above $115,137, it could extend the rally toward the key psychological level at $120,000.

However, failure to close above the $115,137 resistance level could see Bitcoin lose its recent momentum and decline toward the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level at $106,453.

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Aerodrome price surges 10% after Animoca Brands announces strategic investment

  • Aerodrome Finance price eyes breakout above $1.
  • This comes after Animoca Brands announced it market-acquired and staked AERO tokens.
  • Market sentiment and the institutional confidence may propel Aerodrome Finance price to $1.34.

Aerodrome Finance (AERO) price is up amid bullish momentum.

The token gained as web3 and gaming investor Animoca Brands makes a strategic investment, a move that helped AERO price extend 24-hours to over 10% and briefly surpass the $1 mark.

The Animoca Brands’ backing of Aerodrome Finance adds to the growing institutional interest in the decentralized exchange project on Base.

Animoca Brands acquires, stakes AERO

Animoca Brands announced its acquisition of AERO tokens on October 28, noting it made purchases on the open market. The company then staked all of these tokens for veAERO, demonstrating long-term commitment to Aerodrome Finance.

Buying and staking AERO aligns with Animoca’s mission to generate value in open networks and support innovative protocols.

As noted in the post above, the company sees Aerodrome as a dominant player on Base. With more than 50% of the DEX total value locked (TVL) on the blockchain, Aerodrome has become the central liquidity hub for the ecosystem.

“Aerodrome is a key component in the engine behind Base’s DeFi growth and Coinbase is making it seamless for its CEX users to trade tokens which have liquidity on DEXs such as Aerodrome thus driving more value to Aerodrome voters. With sustainable tokenomics for $AERO and the team’s ability to execute, Aerodrome has proven its standing as a key player in Base infrastructure,” Animoca Brands posted on X.

The investment follows a pattern of institutional backing for Aerodrome, including previous acquisitions by entities like Coinbase Ventures and Wintermute Ventures.

Alexander Cutler, CEO of Dromos Labs and a core contributor to Aerodrome, lauded Animoca’s move. He noted that AERO’s value is accessible only through open market participation and active involvement.

Price outlook: AERO bulls eye breakout above $1

At the time of writing, AERO is up nearly 2% on the day and has extended the uptick to 10% in the past 24 hours.

Over the past week, AERO has climbed 26%. This sees it outperform the broader market gains and form an uptrend since touching lows of $0.70 on Oct. 17.

Currently, price hovers in a key range near $0.99 as bulls aim for a decisive breakout above the $1 psychological level.

AERO price chart by TradingView

If AERO strengthens above $1, it would allow bulls to target the next hurdles around $1.2 and then $1.34.

The RSI at 70 on the 4-hour chart nonetheless suggests gains will firmly push AERO into the overbought zone. However, the MACD points to strength for buyers as the signal line cuts above the zero line, suggesting bullish momentum.

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