KLEA Crypto Daily: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Published: October 20, 2025 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from October 19, 2025.

$4 Billion Buried in Brass, Silver and Gold: The Unclaimed Casascius Coins Still Guarding Over 38,000 BTC

Over 38,000 BTC, valued at more than $4 billion, remain sealed within 17,746 active Casascius coins, despite some being cracked open and redeemed, revealing roughly 1,100 BTC inside.

The Funding: Crypto VCs Unpack Largest Liquidation Event in History

Crypto VCs discuss the largest liquidation event in history and what may come next in the crypto funding landscape, signaling significant shifts in the industry.

Weekend Round-Up: Ripple’s $1 Billion Fundraise, Bitcoin’s Bold Predictions And Crypto’s Political Champions

The weekend was buzzing with significant developments in the cryptocurrency world. From Ripple Labs’ ambitious $1 billion fundraising initiative to bold Bitcoin predictions by Mexico’s third-richest person and a crypto-focused political agenda, the crypto space continues to evolve at a rapid pace.

BitMine Scoops $1.5 Billion, While Fundstrat’s Lee Says Treasury Hype Is ‘Done’

BitMine Immersion Technologies, a U.S. mining company, has acquired roughly 379,000 ETH worth nearly $1.5 billion, making it one of the largest single corporate holders of Ether. This move comes after last week's record liquidation in the digital-asset market, signaling a significant shift in strategy for BitMine.

Grayscale Reports Solana Becoming Core Hosting Network for Blockchain Applications

Grayscale has highlighted Solana as a central "hosting network" for blockchain applications like Raydium and Pump fun, generating over $5 billion annually with low transaction costs. This recognition underscores Solana's growing importance in the crypto ecosystem.

Cosmos Atom Tests $3.16 Support as Broader Crypto Market Weakness Persists

ATOM price trades at $3.16 down 0.9% as cryptocurrency maintains stability despite broader market headwinds, with technical indicators suggesting consolidation phase continues.

Ripple Legal Chief Fires Back at NYT With Blistering Crypto Defense

Ripple’s top legal voice is slamming mainstream media for distorting the truth about crypto, pushing back hard against claims that digital assets are breeding grounds for crime, and instead spotlighting their powerful role in financial freedom, transparency, and innovation for tens of millions of Americans.

Ripple Aims to Unlock Trillions Trapped in $120T Treasury Market

Ripple executives are optimistic about entering the $120 trillion corporate treasury market, aiming to revolutionize payments, liquidity, and enterprise capital management globally, marking a significant moment for blockchain in the financial sector.

Source: KLEA News