#CRYPTO MINUTES - 16.10.2025 $BTC ETF Flows - 📊 Net Inflow : -$94.0M ⚡️ 7-day Avg : $170.3M $ETH ETF Flows - 📊 Net Inflow : $5.3M ⚡️ 7-day Avg : $17.1M TOP GAINERS: $COAI, $HASH, $TRX, $PAXG, $HTX TOP LOSERS: $TAO, $ASTER, $ZEC, $IP, $ENA G20 Risk Watchdog Highlights Regulatory Gaps in Crypto Markets The Financial Stability Board (FSB) warns of "significant gaps" in global crypto regulations, emphasizing the need for international cooperation as the market reaches $4 trillion. Major Banks Explore G7-Pegged Stablecoins Ten leading banks, including Bank of America and Deutsche Bank, are jointly exploring the issuance of stablecoins pegged to G7 currencies to enhance digital asset integration. Bitcoin and Ether Decline Amid US-China Tensions Escalating trade tensions between the US and China caused Bitcoin to fall to $110,023.78 and Ether to $3,900.80, erasing previous gains. Pakistan Launches Crypto Council Pakistan establishes the Pakistan Crypto Council to integrate blockchain technology into its financial landscape, signaling a move towards digital asset adoption. Major Banks Report Strong Q3 Earnings Morgan Stanley and Bank of America exceed Q3 earnings expectations, reflecting resilience in the banking sector amid economic uncertainties. Federal Reserve Signals Potential Rate Cuts Recent declines in long-term yields suggest markets anticipate rate cuts, with the Fed considering ending quantitative tightening soon. Sony Applies for US Banking License for Crypto Operations Sony seeks a national banking charter to engage in cryptocurrency activities in the US through its subsidiary Connectia Trust. BlackRock and NVIDIA Announce $40 Billion Data Center Acquisition A consortium led by BlackRock and NVIDIA agrees to acquire Aligned Data Centers, investing heavily in AI infrastructure. French Bank ODDO BHF Launches Euro-Pegged Stablecoin ODDO BHF introduces EUROD, a stablecoin pegged to the euro, complying with EU regulations to facilitate on-chain settlements.