Crypto News Today [Live] Updates On October 28 2025

Economist Peter Schiff has criticized the conflicting narratives around the U.S. economy and monetary policy. In a post on X, Schiff pointed out that those claiming the economy is “booming” are simultaneously calling for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates. He questioned the rationale behind cutting rates when inflation remains at least 50% above the Fed’s 2% target and is still rising, arguing that such actions contradict claims of economic strength

India has verified over 34 crore government documents on its National Blockchain Platform as of October 21, 2025 a major leap in digital governance. Launched under MeitY’s National Blockchain Framework (NBF) in 2024 with a ₹64.76 crore budget, it aims to enhance trust, transparency, and efficiency. Powered by the Vishvasya Blockchain Stack, the platform supports projects like Property Chain, Judiciary Chain, and Certificate Chain. Over 21,000 officials have been trained, with integrations across RBI, TRAI, and NSDL. India is embedding blockchain into governance, setting a global benchmark for digital trust and transparency.

Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $149 million in net inflows on October 27 their third straight day of gains — signaling renewed investor confidence ahead of the Fed meeting. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw robust activity, attracting $134 million in net inflows with zero outflows across all nine funds. The consistent demand highlights growing institutional appetite for crypto exposure despite near-term market volatility.

According to data from Artemis, on-chain perpetuals protocol Lighter has outpaced Aster and Hyperliquid in daily trading volume for three consecutive days. As of October 26, Lighter’s daily trading volume hit $8.6 billion, while its open interest stood at $1.7 billion — still lower than its competitors. The surge in volume highlights Lighter’s growing traction among on-chain traders despite its relatively smaller open interest base.

Ahead of today’s Federal Reserve meeting, BlackRock has reportedly sold 17,400 BTC valued at over $2 billion — and continues to reduce its holdings every few hours. The timing has stirred market speculation, with traders debating whether the world’s largest asset manager is anticipating short-term volatility or positioning for a post-FOMC rebound. The sell-off comes just as Bitcoin hovers near the $115,000 mark amid broader market uncertainty.

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe predicts a strong rebound for SEI as the altcoin retests a crucial support zone after its initial upward move. He notes that such retests are common in altcoin markets — where price builds strength before the next breakout. Van de Poppe expects SEI to consolidate before targeting around 500 sats, potentially delivering a 3–4x gain against Bitcoin over the next 2–4 months.

Bitcoin is showing renewed market confidence as it exits the “fear” zone in investor sentiment. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed to a neutral score of 51 on Sunday, up 11 points from Saturday and more than 20 points higher than last week. This shift follows Bitcoin’s rebound to around $115,000 after weeks of caution triggered by Trump’s China tariff announcement. The sentiment turnaround signals a potential return of bullish momentum in the broader crypto market.

A strong start to the week has Bitcoin traders bracing for a possible short-term correction as the FOMC meeting approaches. Analysts suggest a retest of the $112,000 level could be healthy before the next leg up. With bullish momentum building, many expect Bitcoin to rebound quickly — potentially setting the stage for a new all-time high once the Fed’s rate decision is out.

Crypto markets kicked off the week on a bullish note, with Bitcoin briefly surpassing $116,000 and Ethereum climbing above $4,240 their highest levels in two weeks. The surge comes ahead of the FOMC meetings starting tomorrow, fueling speculation around potential policy cues. Adding to the optimism, renewed enthusiasm surrounding Trump’s Crypto Advisory Board has further boosted trader sentiment across major digital assets.