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Solana Could Soon Rule Wall Street’s Stablecoin Market: Bitwise CIO
Solana has drawn fresh praise from one corner of the crypto world this week, with a senior asset manager saying the chain could become Wall Street’s go-to network for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. The comment comes as market participants weigh speed and settlement features alongside r...
Sun, Oct 5

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Bounce Back With $3.24 Billion In Net Inflows – Details
Following a rather bearish end to September, the Bitcoin spot ETFs have rediscovered their positive form, registering over $3 billion in net inflows in the first week of Q4. Notably, this bullish form coincided with an impressive price performance by Bitcoin during which the premier cryptocurrency g...
Sun, Oct 5

Are Bitcoin Whales Back In Accumulation Mode? On-Chain Data Suggests So
The price of Bitcoin has been on a tear so far in October, taking advantage of the bullish history of the month. While the premier cryptocurrency appears to have slowed down—as has the entire market—over the weekend, there is even greater optimism that the coin’s price is destined to reach new highs...
Sun, Oct 5

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Calls Handing Firm Over To New CEO ‘His Biggest Mistake’ — Details
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, tagged the decision to hand over the firm to a new leader during the bankruptcy saga his “single biggest mistake.” According to the former crypto executive, this move deterred him from saving the company...
Sun, Oct 5

Bored Ape NFTs Win Big: Court Says They’re Not Securities
A US federal judge has tossed a high-profile investor suit that accused Yuga Labs of selling unregistered securities through Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs and ApeCoin. Related Reading: Crypto In Japan May Soon Open Wider As Holdings Giant Pushes Expansion The decision, handed down by Judge Fernan...
Sun, Oct 5

BitDigital Becomes First Public Ethereum DAT To Deploy Unsecured Leverage – Details
BitDigital (NASDAQ: BTBT) is breaking new ground in finance, becoming the first publicly traded Ethereum DAT to deploy unsecured leverage. The move is an evolution in how public blockchain companies raise capital, blending traditional debt instruments with decentralized infrastructure models. Why Th...
Sat, Oct 4

Tether Seeks To Raise $200 Million For Tokenized Gold Treasury – Report
According to a recent report, the world’s largest stablecoin company, Tether, and a partner firm are looking to raise capital for a digital asset treasury company that would accumulate its tokenized gold. Tether To Launch Digital Asset Treasury Firm With XAUT: Report On Friday, October 3rd, Bloomber...
Sat, Oct 4

Big Move: Ethereum Foundation Trades $4.5M ETH For Stable Assets
Ethereum’s steward moved part of its crypto coffers this week, converting a chunk of ETH into stablecoins as it adjusts how it funds projects and grants. Related Reading: Bitcoin Jumps To $120K, Catapulting Strategy’s Holdings To Record $77.4 Billion Foundation Moves To Stablecoin Holdings According...
Sat, Oct 4

Coinbase, Samsung Alliance Deepens: Galaxy Wallet To Allow Direct Crypto Purchase
Consumer electronics giant Samsung has broadened its partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, enabling Galaxy smartphone users to purchase crypto directly to their wallets. Coinbase Integrates Samsung Pay On Platform On Friday, October 3, US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced...
Sat, Oct 4

Crypto Meets Retail: Walmart-Linked Fintech Expands Into Digital Assets
OnePay, the fintech linked to Walmart, plans to add crypto trading to its mobile banking app later in 2025, according to multiple reports. Sources told news outlets that users will be able to buy, sell and hold Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) inside the app, a move that would expand OnePay’s lineup...
Sat, Oct 4

Coinbase Applies For National Trust Charter To Bolster Payments Business – Details
Coinbase has now applied for a national trust charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This move comes as the American crypto exchange seeks to expand its payment operations amid the rise of favorable crypto policy in the US. Related Reading: Bitcoin Spot Demand Surges As Co...
Sat, Oct 4

Ripple’s XRP Ledger Launches MPT Token Standard – Here’s What It Means For Investors
Ripple and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) have taken a significant step toward institutional adoption with the launch of its Multi-Purpose Token (MPT) standard. Designed to simplify the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWAs) and offer built-in compliance, the new token standard aims to position the Ripple&...
Sat, Oct 4

Bitcoin Options Market Sees Bullish Shift: Calls Lifted In $136K–$145K Range
Over the last week, Bitcoin prices have soared significantly under a bullish resurgence, pushing the asset within range of its current all-time high around $124,400. Amidst this euphoria, there have been notable changes in the options trading market, which could spell major implications for BTC’s pr...
Sat, Oct 4

Bitcoin Price Still On Track To Hit $165,000, JPMorgan Analysts Reveal Timeline
JPMorgan analysts, led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, have predicted that the Bitcoin price could still rally to $165,000. They also provided a timeline for when this could happen and their reasons for this bullish outlook on the flagship crypto. JPMorgan Analysts Predict Bitcoin Price Rally To $165,00...
Sat, Oct 4

Bitcoin Speculation Explodes As Open Interest Sets New $45.3 Billion Record
Data shows the Bitcoin Open Interest has shot up to a new all-time high (ATH), implying speculative interest around BTC has surged. Bitcoin Open Interest Has Risen Alongside Price Rally As explained by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, the Bitcoin Open Interest has seen a sh...
Sat, Oct 4

SEC Silence Stalls Litecoin ETF Decision as LTC Price Holds Near Monthly Highs
Litecoin (LTC) remains steady near its monthly highs despite new regulatory setbacks, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) failed to act on Canary Capital’s proposed spot Litecoin STF. The deadline passed on Thursday without any update, leaving the much-anticipated product in limbo. ...
Sat, Oct 4

Shiba Inu Developers Respond To $4 Million Exploit With Detailed Update
Following a significant exploit that compromised its Shibarium bridge, developers behind Shiba Inu (SHIB) have released a detailed update outlining their response to the incident. Shibarium Team Implements New Security Measures According to a post-mortem report, the malicious attack involved a perpe...
Sat, Oct 4

MARA Boosts Bitcoin Reserves By 373 BTC In September, Surpasses $6 Billion In Holdings
MARA Holdings Inc. – a US-based cryptocurrency mining firm – increased its Bitcoin (BTC) reserves by 373 BTC in September, pushing its total holdings to 52,850 from 52,477 BTC. Following today’s update, MARA remains the second-largest public company with BTC reserves, trailing Michael Sa...
Sat, Oct 4

Crypto Oversight Concerns: State Regulators Warn Market Structure Bill May Hinder Anti-Fraud Protections
Multiple state authorities shared concerns about the upcoming crypto market structure legislation and its impact on their ability to prosecute fraudsters in crimes related to digital assets. Related Reading: Thailand To Expand Crypto ETF Lineup Beyond Bitcoin In Early 2026 – Report State Regulators ...
Sat, Oct 4

Analyst Says XRP Price Target Of $27 Still Holds – ‘The Ride Has Just Begun’
A new technical analysis by crypto analyst ChartNerd has predicted the long-term trajectory of the XRP price. According to the expert, the cryptocurrency could be gearing up for a new all-time high, with price targets set at an impressive $27. Already, XRP is showing signs of building momentum after...
Sat, Oct 4


