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Despite XRP’s dip below $3, strong whale accumulation, ETF optimism and bullish technicals suggest a rebound is brewing.

With more than a year until US elections to determine control of Congress, a new poll suggested some crypto-minded Democratic voters could be swayed to vote Republican.

Bitcoin’s brief pullback from its all-time high has not altered the bullish longer-term view, but bulls will have to swiftly push the price above $126,200 to retain the advantage.

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The prediction market platform has come a long way since regulators in the United States banned Polymarket from serving US clients in 2022.

Bitcoin bulls chase $125,000 as buying pressure intensifies, pointing to an influx of liquidity and growing confidence among spot and institutional traders.

• #bitcoin

North Dakota plans to launch Roughrider Coin, a fully dollar-backed stablecoin, in 2026, in partnership with payments company Fiserv.

As the government shutdown drags on, the Senate’s confirmation of Jonathan McKernan gives the Treasury a new voice on banking and digital asset oversight.

Senate Republicans initially said they planned to pass digital asset market structure before 2026, but consideration of the bill was already delayed before the shutdown.

The team of 47 professionals from the blockchain industry will help research and develop privacy features for the Ethereum layer-1 network.

MetaMask is partnering with Polymarket to offer all markets on the prediction platform, with the integration slated for later this year.

Crypto exchange Gemini is expanding its offering in Australia with a local entity and team, and plans to sit back and watch the country’s consultation on crypto laws.

Solana’s leading DEX aggregator Jupiter is launching JupUSD to serve as the backbone of its ecosystem in partnership with Ethena Labs.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

The UK has lifted its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, with analysts predicting the move could grow the UK crypto market by 20%.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin ETF inflows will hit a record in Q4, as analysts say Bitcoin still has room to run despite recently hitting a peak.

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SOL’s bull case is supported by a rising TVL and DEX activity, along with strong institutional demand and investors’ hope for spot ETF approvals.

If Bitcoin deviates from its four-year cycle, it’ll see “dramatic” price action, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt.

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Rachael Lucas, an analyst at BTC Markets, noted that BNB‘s recent surge highlights growing investor confidence in its long-term prospects.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued Bitcoin cycles are driven by monetary policy rather than timing, and something’s very different this time around.

• #bitcoin

BitMine stock saw major swings after the Ether treasury firm caught the ire of short seller Kerrisdale, which issued a scathing report on the company.

Bitcoin’s massive gains amid a surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows are signalling strong demand, but analysts warn that rising leverage introduces short-term risks.

• #bitcoin

Bitwise is seemingly already moving to undercut other issuers with its Solana Staking ETF, proposing an annual fee of just 0.20%.

Uganda’s CBDC, a digitized version of the Ugandan shilling, has been deployed on a permissioned blockchain and backed by Ugandan treasury bonds.

XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance.

Citigroup’s venture arm invested in London-based stablecoin firm BVNK as Wall Street accelerates its push into blockchain-powered payments.

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands data demands that BTC price action stage a fresh breakout within the next 100 days, but in which direction?

• #bitcoin

SoftBank’s mobile payment service PayPay acquired a 40% stake in the Japanese subsidiary of Binance after applying for US listing in August.

Key factors, such as Bitcoin dominance, liquidity shifts, market cycles and investor sentiment, drive altcoin season.

• #litecoin

Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund allocated 1% of its $900 million portfolio, or about $9 million, into Bitcoin ETFs.

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Inflows to crypto funds have topped last year’s $48.7 billion total, with Bitcoin dominance slipping at $30 billion while Ether and altcoins surge.

Mantle’s MNT token hits a new all-time high of $2.86 after surging 130% in 30 days, fueled by its integration with OR’s smart money app and strategic ties to Bybit. Mantle’s Ecosystem Expansion With UR MNT, the token powering Mantle’s ecosystem, surged by over 20% in 24 hours to briefly peak at $2.86, a new […]

Inflows to crypto funds have topped last year’s $48.7 billion total, with Bitcoin dominance slipping at $30 billion while Ether and altcoins surge.

Square’s new Bitcoin service lets US merchants accept BTC at checkout, hold it in a built-in wallet and get zero fees on transactions.

• #bitcoin

Despite XRP’s dip below $3, strong whale accumulation, ETF optimism and bullish technicals suggest a rebound is brewing.

With more than a year until US elections to determine control of Congress, a new poll suggested some crypto-minded Democratic voters could be swayed to vote Republican.

Bitcoin’s brief pullback from its all-time high has not altered the bullish longer-term view, but bulls will have to swiftly push the price above $126,200 to retain the advantage.

• #bitcoin

The prediction market platform has come a long way since regulators in the United States banned Polymarket from serving US clients in 2022.

Bitcoin bulls chase $125,000 as buying pressure intensifies, pointing to an influx of liquidity and growing confidence among spot and institutional traders.

• #bitcoin

North Dakota plans to launch Roughrider Coin, a fully dollar-backed stablecoin, in 2026, in partnership with payments company Fiserv.

As the government shutdown drags on, the Senate’s confirmation of Jonathan McKernan gives the Treasury a new voice on banking and digital asset oversight.

Senate Republicans initially said they planned to pass digital asset market structure before 2026, but consideration of the bill was already delayed before the shutdown.

The team of 47 professionals from the blockchain industry will help research and develop privacy features for the Ethereum layer-1 network.

MetaMask is partnering with Polymarket to offer all markets on the prediction platform, with the integration slated for later this year.

Crypto exchange Gemini is expanding its offering in Australia with a local entity and team, and plans to sit back and watch the country’s consultation on crypto laws.

Solana’s leading DEX aggregator Jupiter is launching JupUSD to serve as the backbone of its ecosystem in partnership with Ethena Labs.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

The UK has lifted its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, with analysts predicting the move could grow the UK crypto market by 20%.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin ETF inflows will hit a record in Q4, as analysts say Bitcoin still has room to run despite recently hitting a peak.

• #bitcoin

SOL’s bull case is supported by a rising TVL and DEX activity, along with strong institutional demand and investors’ hope for spot ETF approvals.

If Bitcoin deviates from its four-year cycle, it’ll see “dramatic” price action, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt.

• #bitcoin

Rachael Lucas, an analyst at BTC Markets, noted that BNB‘s recent surge highlights growing investor confidence in its long-term prospects.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued Bitcoin cycles are driven by monetary policy rather than timing, and something’s very different this time around.

• #bitcoin

BitMine stock saw major swings after the Ether treasury firm caught the ire of short seller Kerrisdale, which issued a scathing report on the company.

Bitcoin’s massive gains amid a surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows are signalling strong demand, but analysts warn that rising leverage introduces short-term risks.

• #bitcoin

Bitwise is seemingly already moving to undercut other issuers with its Solana Staking ETF, proposing an annual fee of just 0.20%.

Uganda’s CBDC, a digitized version of the Ugandan shilling, has been deployed on a permissioned blockchain and backed by Ugandan treasury bonds.

XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance.

Citigroup’s venture arm invested in London-based stablecoin firm BVNK as Wall Street accelerates its push into blockchain-powered payments.

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands data demands that BTC price action stage a fresh breakout within the next 100 days, but in which direction?

• #bitcoin

SoftBank’s mobile payment service PayPay acquired a 40% stake in the Japanese subsidiary of Binance after applying for US listing in August.

Key factors, such as Bitcoin dominance, liquidity shifts, market cycles and investor sentiment, drive altcoin season.

• #litecoin

Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund allocated 1% of its $900 million portfolio, or about $9 million, into Bitcoin ETFs.

• #bitcoin

Binance Wallet has released Meme Rush, a dedicated platform that lets users participate in meme coin projects at various stages. The platform is integrated with meme coin launchpad Four.Meme. As meme coin season starts to shake up the BNB Chain…

Swiss-regulated crypto bank Amina has become the first institution globally to offer compliant POL staking, allowing qualified clients to earn rewards while helping secure the Polygon network.  Announced on Oct. 9, the service gives qualified clients a compliant way to…

ETH price has formed a highly bullish continuation pattern, a confirmed breakout above which could potentially push the token to a new all-time high in the coming months. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price fell 4% to an…

The largest US federation of trade unions has asked US Senators to reject the Senate’s version of the crypto market structure bill due to serious concerns and a lack of proper safeguards for workers. Related Reading: Bank Of England Eyes Exemptions To Controversial Stablecoin Cap Proposal – Details Senate’s Crypto Bill Faces Backlash On Tuesday, […]

Square’s new Bitcoin service lets US merchants accept BTC at checkout, hold it in a built-in wallet and get zero fees on transactions.

• #bitcoin

Despite XRP’s dip below $3, strong whale accumulation, ETF optimism and bullish technicals suggest a rebound is brewing.

With more than a year until US elections to determine control of Congress, a new poll suggested some crypto-minded Democratic voters could be swayed to vote Republican.

Bitcoin’s brief pullback from its all-time high has not altered the bullish longer-term view, but bulls will have to swiftly push the price above $126,200 to retain the advantage.

• #bitcoin

The prediction market platform has come a long way since regulators in the United States banned Polymarket from serving US clients in 2022.

Bitcoin bulls chase $125,000 as buying pressure intensifies, pointing to an influx of liquidity and growing confidence among spot and institutional traders.

• #bitcoin

North Dakota plans to launch Roughrider Coin, a fully dollar-backed stablecoin, in 2026, in partnership with payments company Fiserv.

As the government shutdown drags on, the Senate’s confirmation of Jonathan McKernan gives the Treasury a new voice on banking and digital asset oversight.

Senate Republicans initially said they planned to pass digital asset market structure before 2026, but consideration of the bill was already delayed before the shutdown.

The team of 47 professionals from the blockchain industry will help research and develop privacy features for the Ethereum layer-1 network.

MetaMask is partnering with Polymarket to offer all markets on the prediction platform, with the integration slated for later this year.

Crypto exchange Gemini is expanding its offering in Australia with a local entity and team, and plans to sit back and watch the country’s consultation on crypto laws.

Solana’s leading DEX aggregator Jupiter is launching JupUSD to serve as the backbone of its ecosystem in partnership with Ethena Labs.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

The UK has lifted its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, with analysts predicting the move could grow the UK crypto market by 20%.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin ETF inflows will hit a record in Q4, as analysts say Bitcoin still has room to run despite recently hitting a peak.

• #bitcoin

SOL’s bull case is supported by a rising TVL and DEX activity, along with strong institutional demand and investors’ hope for spot ETF approvals.

If Bitcoin deviates from its four-year cycle, it’ll see “dramatic” price action, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt.

• #bitcoin

Rachael Lucas, an analyst at BTC Markets, noted that BNB‘s recent surge highlights growing investor confidence in its long-term prospects.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued Bitcoin cycles are driven by monetary policy rather than timing, and something’s very different this time around.

• #bitcoin

BitMine stock saw major swings after the Ether treasury firm caught the ire of short seller Kerrisdale, which issued a scathing report on the company.

Bitcoin’s massive gains amid a surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows are signalling strong demand, but analysts warn that rising leverage introduces short-term risks.

• #bitcoin

Bitwise is seemingly already moving to undercut other issuers with its Solana Staking ETF, proposing an annual fee of just 0.20%.

Uganda’s CBDC, a digitized version of the Ugandan shilling, has been deployed on a permissioned blockchain and backed by Ugandan treasury bonds.

XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance.

Citigroup’s venture arm invested in London-based stablecoin firm BVNK as Wall Street accelerates its push into blockchain-powered payments.

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands data demands that BTC price action stage a fresh breakout within the next 100 days, but in which direction?

• #bitcoin

SoftBank’s mobile payment service PayPay acquired a 40% stake in the Japanese subsidiary of Binance after applying for US listing in August.

Key factors, such as Bitcoin dominance, liquidity shifts, market cycles and investor sentiment, drive altcoin season.

• #litecoin

Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund allocated 1% of its $900 million portfolio, or about $9 million, into Bitcoin ETFs.

• #bitcoin

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