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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund has 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 total, with Bitcoin dominance slipping at $30 billion while Ether and altcoins surge.

Amina Bank has become the first regulated financial institution to offer staking for Polygon’s POL token, allowing institutional clients to earn up to 15% rewards.

DeFi TVL reached a record $237 billion in the third quarter of 2025, but DApp wallet activity fell 22% as SocialFi and AI DApps lost momentum.

Takaichi’s election may have a “material impact” on the governance and regulatory perception of crypto assets in Japan, experts told Cointelegraph.

The Bank of France’s governor called for crypto oversight to be given to the European Securities and Markets Authority, and for tightening MiCA’s rules on stablecoin issuance.

XRP price held above $2.80 on Thursday, increasing the altcoin’s chances of rallying toward the cup-and-handle pattern’s target above $6.

Luxembourg sovereign wealth fund invests 1% in Bitcoin ETFs. Marks’ Eurozone’s first state-level Bitcoin investment via ETFs. Strategy…

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $122,000 As BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Surpasses 800,000 BTC AUM Bitcoin price holds steady above $122,000 as BlackRock's IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF reaches a major milestone of 800,000 BTC in assets under management, representing 3.8% of Bitcoin's total supply. This post Bitcoin Price Reclaims $122,000 As BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Surpasses 800,000 BTC AUM first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

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With XRP ETF approvals looming—though potentially delayed by the government shutdown—all eyes are on XRP price. Here are the key catalysts that could drive XRP higher very soon. October was shaping up to be a landmark month for Ripple (XRP),…

Corporate demand for BTC is accelerating, with U.S.-based Bitcoin treasury firms emerging as some of the largest institutional holders of the cryptocurrency to date. Bitcoin treasury firms in the United States have now accumulated a total of 947,958 BTC, with…

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Sharps Technology's pivot to crypto treasury strategies highlights a growing trend of traditional firms embracing digital assets for shareholder value. The post Sharps Technology expands Solana digital asset treasury strategy with Coinbase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Bank of France’s governor called for crypto oversight to be given to the European Securities and Markets Authority, and for tightening MiCA’s rules on stablecoin issuance.

XRP price held above $2.80 on Thursday, increasing the altcoin’s chances of rallying toward the cup-and-handle pattern’s target above $6.

Shiba Inu's liquidity going down in rapid fashion

The countdown to a potential game-changing moment for XRP is on. With six XRP ETF applications under SEC review, market analysts are calling this one of the biggest catalysts in Ripple’s history. At the same time, the ongoing PayFi rivalry with Remittix (RTX) adds a fascinating twist to the evolving landscape of blockchain-based payment solutions. [...] The post XRP ETF Updates: Ripple Price Set To Explode As PayFi Competition With Remittix Continues appeared first on Blockonomi.

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

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

Amina Bank has become the first regulated financial institution to offer staking for Polygon’s POL token, allowing institutional clients to earn up to 15% rewards.

DeFi TVL reached a record $237 billion in the third quarter of 2025, but DApp wallet activity fell 22% as SocialFi and AI DApps lost momentum.

Takaichi’s election may have a “material impact” on the governance and regulatory perception of crypto assets in Japan, regulatory experts told Cointelegraph.

The Bank of France’s governor called for crypto oversight to be given to the European Securities and Markets Authority, and for tightening MiCA’s rules on stablecoin issuance.

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

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

Amina Bank has become the first regulated financial institution to offer staking for Polygon’s POL token, allowing institutional clients to earn up to 15% rewards.

DeFi TVL reached a record $237 billion in the third quarter of 2025, but DApp wallet activity fell 22% as SocialFi and AI DApps lost momentum.

Takaichi’s election may have a “material impact” on the governance and regulatory perception of crypto assets in Japan, regulatory experts told Cointelegraph.

The Bank of France’s governor called for crypto oversight to be given to the European Securities and Markets Authority, and for tightening MiCA’s rules on stablecoin issuance.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has just shattered records by becoming the firm’s highest-earning exchange-traded fund ever. This crypto ETF pulled in over $244 million in yearly revenue within less than two years. Moreover it sits mere billions from hitting $100 billion in assets under management a feat no other ETF has matched so swiftly. As [...] The post Why Mutuum Finance Is The Next Crypto To Explode As IBIT Sets Record as BlackRock Top-Earning ETF in History appeared first on Blockonomi.