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Trump taps intel chief Jay Clayton to lead new Super Intelligence Force
Lido’s proposed staking route needs over 13 times the default entry bond
Crypto poured years into new products. The next challenge is keeping users
What Could Decide Bitcoin’s Q4? The Fed, Bond Yields, and One Crucial Price Level
The market structure is significantly different today, said one of the analysts we talked to.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Ten-Cent Dream Needs Just One Breakout Level
Dogecoin bulls have one key level to clear as compression builds.
3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle
The products target triple daily futures-benchmark returns before fees, while registration effectiveness and a first trading date remain unconfirmed.
America’s Middle Class Is Getting Crushed: Where Does Bitcoin Fit?
The Kobeissi Letter painted a bleak picture of wealth distribution in the US, arguging that the country is increasingly becoming an economy divided between asset owners and everyone else.
Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin Reveals Privacy-Focused AI Experiment
Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin tests three-layer privacy model for frontier AI.
Is Bitcoin’s $85K Consolidation the Calm Before the Storm Amid Rising Middle East Tensions?
More volatility is expected on Monday morning after the latest weekend developments on the matter.
'More Orange Than Ever': Michael Saylor Hints at Massive New Bitcoin Buy
As MSTR trades at a 14% premium, Michael Saylor hints at a massive new Bitcoin maneuver for Strategy.
Japan adds Garantex to list of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
Garantex was previously sanctioned by the US, the EU and other jurisdictions for helping Russian entities evade financial restrictions.
The same Fed rate hike can help stablecoins and hurt Bitcoin borrowers
When you hold a dollar stablecoin, somebody else may be earning interest on the assets backing your balance, while a company borrowing to buy Bitcoin has to find the money to pay its lenders. Both businesses are crypto-native…
Why Huge XRP Banners Just Took Over a College Football Stadium
Inside the aggressive multi-million dollar marketing pivot that put giant XRP banners on prime-time stadium screens.
The Clarity Act stalled. Bankers aren’t hitting the brakes yet on crypto dealmaking
Crypto M&A has hit record levels, but the Clarity Act’s Senate setback leaves dealmakers weighing how much regulatory uncertainty still matters.
Analyst Explains What Can Trigger DOGE’s Next Double-Digit Surge
Meanwhile, the cooling interest in the spot DOGE ETFs might be a warning sign.
El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers granted
Efforts will continue to reduce the state’s involvement in Bitcoin-related activities and to strengthen crypto‑asset regulation and governance, the IMF said.
Binance will hold some Brazil crypto deposits until users explain where the money came from
From Nov. 1, affected international deposits will remain pending until customers provide required transfer details.
277 Billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) Added: No, It's Not Bearish Yet
Shiba Inu rapid price ascent is certainly slowing down following the surge of selling pressure.
PUMP Soars 16% in 24 Hours, Bitcoin Reclaims $85K: Weekend Watch
ZRO and AERO are the other notable gainers over the past 24 hours.
Russia’s Finance Ministry pays wages in digital rubles for first time
Work on the introduction of the digital ruble to the budget process is being carried out by the Bank of Russia together with the Ministry of Finance.
Stablecoins may not drain banks of dollars but they can still make lending more expensive
Here's a hypothetical scenario: you want to use $100 out of your bank account to buy newly issued stablecoins. The company issuing the stablecoins takes your dollars, puts them in its own bank account, and gives you a balance you…
India's Central Bank Remains Wary of Crypto While Backing Tokenization
India’s central bank has reiterated its skepticism toward cryptocurrencies.
4 Cryptocurrencies to Watch This Week: BTC, HYPE, ZEC, and KAS Face Crucial Tests
BTC, HYPE, ZEC, and KAS are set to begin the new week with very different setups, but all four are approaching important technical or fundamental milestones.
Stellar (XLM) Secures 37% of Global 24-Hour Real-World Asset Tokenization
Stellar blockchain outpaces retail chains with $36.4 million in daily inflows, securing 37% of global RWA growth.
Major Ripple (XRP) Reveal From Seoul: XRPL Gets Privacy, AI Agent Upgrades, and More
Speaking at XRP Seoul 2026, Ripple's Senior Director of Engineering, Ayo Akinyele, outlined an engineering roadmap centered around trust, privacy, scalability, and AI agent support.
Near Protocol (NEAR) Breaks Ultra-Bullish Trend
Near Protocol might not be as bullish as it was before, following the major correction around local heights.
Why Robert Kiyosaki Treats Bitcoin and Gold Like Insurance
The popular author compared BTC and the precious metal to having insurance for your car.
Five Days Left for Key XRP Transaction Upgrade: What Comes Next?
XRP Ledger set to ship new upgrades in response to growing demand for complex financial operations on-chain.
Hyperliquid 'Money Printers' Are Bearish Now
Hyperliquid market makers are certainly pivoting towards more bearish market outlook.
Crypto Whales Scoop Up $3.6 Million in PUMP
Crypto whales have snapped up roughly $3.6 million worth of PUMP as the token extends its explosive rally.
Microsoft X Account Hijacked to Promote Crypto Scam
Microsoft’s official X account was hijacked by unknown attackers who used the tech giant’s enormous social media reach and a nostalgia-fueled Clippy stunt to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency token.
Drift opens exploit recovery claims with initial payouts of just over 1% of user losses
DFX holders can cash out now or wait for more funding, with no firm timeline for full repayment.
SEC Proposes Rules That Could Change How Funds Custody Crypto
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said that the proposed rule could "replace the grey of uncertainty created by custody rules crafted for a bygone era."
'Only' 20 Billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) Burned in 24 Hours: Main Implications for the Market
Shiba Inu keeps moving forward, but the market dynamic is somewhat questionable.
Once a $2 billion Ethereum layer-2, Blast is shutting down after assets plunge 98%
Once home to more than $2 billion in crypto assets, Blast is shutting down as activity fades, costs rise, and bigger platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood build networks of their own.
South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report
Bitcoin Magazine South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report South African bank Absa has become the first African lender to custody bitcoin, according to reports. As reported first by…
$4.2B crypto bank Anchorage Digital cuts 17% of workforce: Report
The reported cuts come as Anchorage expands its institutional footprint, including stablecoin issuance and a $100 million investment from Tether.
Six US banks have failed in 2026 but the numbers look nothing like 2023
Six US banks have failed in 2026 so far, which is one more than in 2023 and enough to make another banking-crisis headline practically write itself. But before we start reliving Silicon Valley Bank, it's worth looking at what…
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP’s Tightening Consolidation Puts $2 Breakout in Focus
XRP is consolidating after a sharp recovery from the $1.00 area, with price now holding well above the major support zones visible on the daily chart. The broader structure has improved, although the 4-hour chart shows that XRP…
Stellar Unlocks New DeFi Milestone at Over $273 Million
XRP-rival Stellar has reached a new milestone in its DeFi ecosystem with its total value locked surging past $272 million for the first time ever.
BlackRock offers a glimpse of how tokenization may change your investment portfolio
Tokenization is not just about putting individual stocks and funds onchain. The next step could be entire investment portfolios that can be traded, rebalanced and eventually managed in real-time.
IMF Praises El Salvador — But Still Tries To Scale Back Its Bitcoin Project
Bitcoin Magazine IMF Praises El Salvador — But Still Tries To Scale Back Its Bitcoin Project The International Monetary Fund approved a $139 million disbursement to El Salvador but still wants it to scale back its Bitcoin…
Trump is expected to appoint Jay Clayton as new AI czar: Reports
US intel chief Clayton may be asked to also oversee AI innovation and development along with “self policing” tech CEOs.
Plunging GPU prices threaten AI hosts, and new hedges step in
Companies building AI applications can rent powerful computers instead of buying the equipment themselves, paying for access to the graphics processing units, or GPUs, that run their software. Lower rental prices make those…
Ethereum Foundation and OA Launch zkAPI for Private AI Payment
zkAPI keeps prompts awayy from payment servers, but AI providers can read submitted content and may connect sessions through repeated details.
Top Weekly Crypto News: Bitcoin (BTC) Reclaims $87,000, Ripple Pushes XRPL Lending Forward, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Posts Best Month of 2026
This week in crypto: Ripple, XRPL, Bitcoin and Shiba Inu.
Cathie Wood says smart investors need to start watching where AI agents spend money
As AI agents evolve from answering questions to spending real money, investors and tech giants are scrambling to control the financial networks powering machine-driven commerce.
When the Banks Don’t Work, Bitcoin Does: Cornell University’s Adoption Index
Bitcoin Magazine When the Banks Don’t Work, Bitcoin Does: Cornell University’s Adoption Index Cornell University spoke to 25,880 people about using bitcoin. While many don't understand the tech in depth, it's proving useful for…
Blast to wind down Ethereum L2 after costs outpace revenue
Once among Ethereum’s largest layer-2 networks by total value locked, Blast is urging users to move their assets to mainnet ahead of the shutdown.
Bankers sue to overturn OCC trust-bank rule used by crypto firms
The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the OCC in federal court in Washington on Oct. 2, two weeks after the agency approved Agora National Trust Bank, Catena Trust Bank and Bastion Platforms. American Banker reported…
Massive Ethereum Awakening: Why 580M in Dormant ETH Just Moved Without Crashing Price
A massive amount of previously dormant Ethereum suddenly moved at the end of September. But there's a catch.
Satoshi's Missing Feature? Direct Bitcoin to Zcash Swaps Finally Go Live
Bitcoin holders gain a direct, decentralized route to Zcash shielded pools with zero intermediaries.
Crypto's Sisyphean struggle
Progress will effectively reset when the new Congress is sworn in, because key senators who quarterbacked the bill will not be on the ballot again, writes the Cato Institute's Ryan Chan-Wei.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Leveraged funds’ Bitcoin futures shorts fall by 5,300 BTC-equivalent as longs shrink
The September 29 snapshot shows leveraged funds’ reported shorts fell about 5,300 BTC-equivalent across four products, while longs and open interest also declined.
US Banking Group Sues OCC After Wave of Crypto Trust Bank Approvals
The push to bring crypto companies deeper into the US federal banking system is facing new backlash.
Zcash Gets Upgrade Alert: Two Key Dates in October
The first Zebra release candidate for the next Zcash network upgrade launches, with these two dates now watched in October.
Crypto job postings triple to over 1,200 in September, but applications fall
Finance, engineering and trading led hiring demand, while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana were the most frequently requested blockchain skills.
NEAR Intents recovers entire stolen $3.8M after ultimatum to exploiter
The exploiter returned the entire sum to NEAR Intents after being identified and given 48 hours to respond.
ESMA proposes ending EU custody and transfer services for non-compliant stablecoins
Non-compliant tokens could lose licensed custody and transfer access if the proposal becomes law, with exit rules still unresolved.
