October 2025 Community Updates
Macro Market Shifts
October has been a month filled with uncertainty, from US harsh tariffs to the threat of a government shutdown. Gold saw a massive rally, outperforming Bitcoin in the past few months before a recent pulling back. The market sentiment has shifted dramatically as October comes to a close, we’re seeing some positive outcomes from the meeting between Trump and Xi such as the reduction of tariffs along with various deals to de-escalate tension.
This week, the Fed cut rates by 0.25% even while navigating some unknowns on economic data due to the shutdown. AI and tech stocks got a solid boost, with Nvidia in the spotlight thanks to ongoing demand for its chips from China. We’re looking at more market anticipation as earnings reports unfold into November.
Resilience of Crypto
Turning to the digital asset world, despite being faced with a brutal correction this month, institutions are steadily accumulating. ETH has been outpacing BTC lately in DATs accumulation, with SOL not far behind. A key point from a16z research stands out: stablecoin transactions have decoupled from crypto trading volume. This suggests people are choosing to hold stablecoins over fiat, which shows confidence around stables and points towards broader sector growth and development.
Community and AI
It’s no surprise that 80% of our community uses AI every day. As we keep expanding our work in AI through research and deep dives, we’re here to help you navigate this evolving space. From AI agents and vibe-coding tools to getting started with the latest GenAI, we’ll share what’s relevant. You won’t miss out; we’ve got practical insights to make sense of it all for your daily life.
Development partnership coming soon
Building on our supported project: Notifs, we’ve kept exploring projects with fresh AI applications, particularly in Web3. If you’ve been following along, you’ve caught our hints about the AI project we’re supporting, one that aligns with our passion for Web3. We’ll unveil this new platform soon, starting with the first beta in November. More details are on the way, check our X for updates, as we welcome all of you to join the journey.
Upcoming events
Speaking of developments, we’ve been staying in tune with conferences to meet like-minded builders and collaborate. With crypto adoption increasingly led by TradFi, Hong Kong Fintech Week is what we’re paying close attention to in early November. Moreover, we’re involved in the upcoming Cyberport Venture Capital Forum where we’ll discuss the latest investment narratives along with connecting with the next rising stars brewing in the Web3 AI space. Follow closely on X for updates coming your way.
Wrapping up
As we close out the month, we’re set to end the year on a positive note, with improving macros and active building efforts working together with prospectus projects as we move forward as a foundation.
In this AI era, projects must carve out their unique edge to deliver real value, blending innovation with purpose to stand out in an increasingly crowded landscape while remaining nimble and agile.
Crypto, in particular, thrives on experimentation; it’s a realm where bold trials and rapid iterations reveal what truly resonates, teaching us that true progress often emerges from the ashes of failed attempts. In the fusion of AI and crypto, let’s not just adapt, let’s pioneer the future, because the bold don’t follow the wave; they create them.
Happy Halloween!
Disclaimer: The above is an opinion piece written by an authorized author, but in no way represents the official standpoint of OAX Foundation Limited, nor should it be meant to serve as investment advice.
