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Six hacker wallets linked to a Coinbase theft lost over $13.4 million after panic-selling Ethereum
Six hacker-controlled wallets have reportedly lost more than $13.4 million after panic-selling Ethereum holdings during Friday’s crypto market downturn. According to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain, the hackers collectively sold 7,816 ETH worth $29.14 million at an average price of $3,728, locking in a loss of $3.37 million on the latest round of trades. These hackers […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Oct 18
Bitcoin Plunges To $105k As Investors Shift To Gold After Crypto Carnage
Bitcoin fell sharply this week as investors stepped away from risky bets and piled into gold, based on reports from market outlets. Bitcoin slipped more than 5% to about $105,105 on Friday, extending a slide that left it roughly 13% below an October 6 peak near $126,000. Reports show crypto liquidat...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 18
BTC Price Dips Below $105K Amid Market Reset, Analysts Call It a “Controlled” Pullback
The BTC price slid under $105,000 on Friday, tagging a 15-week low and revisiting supports first probed during last week’s tariff-sparked selloff. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Crackdown: Laos To End Crypto Mining By Early 2026 Short-term momentum has weakened after repeated failures to hold above...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 18
Ethereum Network Sees Nearly $1B in USDT Mints – Fresh Liquidity Amid Market Downturn
The Ethereum network witnessed another major stablecoin issuance, with $991.9 million in ETH-backed USDT minted just hours ago, according to onchain data shared by analyst Maartunn. This large-scale mint by Tether comes at a crucial time, as both Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) face growing pressur...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 18
Analysts Caution Cardano (ADA) May Drop Further Before $1 Rebound After 12% Dip
Cardano (ADA) fell roughly 27% this week, slipping below the $0.66 support as risk-off flows hit crypto. Bitcoin’s slide toward $104,000 and softer altcoin liquidity magnified downside, and on-chain data shows large holders leaning defensive. Related Reading: Is BlackRock About To Go Public With Rip...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 18
Bitcoin Cycle Score Turns Negative With Trend Below $106,780 – When Will The Correction End?
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to lose momentum, as the flagship cryptocurrency fell to $103,528 earlier today amid an increasingly uncertain global macroeconomic outlook. Fresh data from Binance suggests that BTC is currently undergoing a critical transition phase within its price cycle. Bitcoin Fall Cont...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 18
Crypto In Ghana: Lawmakers Race To Write Rules Before December
Ghana’s central bank says it expects to have a law to regulate cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets in place by the end of December. Related Reading: Eric Trump Plots Real Estate Tokenization — The Trump Empire Goes Crypto The plan grew louder this week after Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asia...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 18
Dogecoin (DOGE) Falls 10% to $0.17 as Whales Dump $74M Despite Nasdaq Merger Hype
In the past 24 hours, Dogecoin (DOGE)’s price slipped another 10% to $0.17, extending a weekly drop of more than 27% as on-chain data showed whales unloading roughly 360 million DOGE ($74 million). Related Reading: Why The Dogecoin Price Could Still Hit A 600% Rally To Send It Above $1.5 The selloff...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 18
Pro-XRP Lawyer Reveals What Ripple’s Latest Announcement Means
Ripple’s recent announcement of a partnership with Absa Bank, a leading pan-African financial institution, has drawn significant interest from the crypto community. Bill Morgan, a pro-XRP lawyer, explained that while the partnership primarily focuses on digital asset custody, it also signals the gro...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 18
Crypto On The Menu: US Fastfood Chain Rolls Out Bitcoin Steakburger
Steak ‘n Shake has rolled out a themed burger tied to its move into crypto payments. According to company materials and multiple reports, the limited-edition item arrives with Bitcoin-themed packaging and a suggested price of $7.19. The chain framed the launch as a celebration of its wider push to a...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 18
Bitcoin Bulls Rely on STH Realized Price Support Cluster: Loss Could Trigger $100K Retest
Bitcoin is once again under heavy pressure, sliding toward the $103,000 level as the broader crypto market undergoes a sharp downturn. After days of volatility and failed recovery attempts, BTC has lost key support, triggering renewed fear and accelerating sell-offs across altcoins. Most major asset...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 18
$1B XRP Treasury Move Could Redefine Altcoin’s Price Trajectory
According to multiple reports, Ripple Labs is organizing an effort to raise about $1 billion to build a new XRP treasury intended to hold a large stock of the token. Related Reading: Michael Saylor Issues Rally Cry To Bitcoin Army: “Starve The Bears!” The effort would use a special purpose vehicle t...NewsBTC
Sat, Oct 18
Bitcoin Is ‘Broken,’ Bears Eye $75,000, Says Placeholder Cofounder
Chris Burniske, cofounder of Placeholder and former crypto lead at Ark Invest, said he is “increasingly convinced last Friday’s massacre broke crypto for a while,” arguing that the post-selloff market will struggle to “quickly develop a sustained bid” and that he will “likely get interested in the m...Bitcoinist
Sat, Oct 18
XRP Price Prediction: SEC Filings Point to Imminent ETF Launch and $5 Rally as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is Named Best Altcoin to Buy in October
In major crypto news, Ripple (XRP) is once again in the spotlight as fresh SEC filings hint at an imminent XRP ETF approval, a development that could trigger the long-awaited rally toward the $5 mark. This potential regulatory breakthrough has injected new optimism into the market, sparking renewed interest among traders and institutions alike. However, […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Oct 18
