CME futures open interest flips Binance: Does Wall Street fully control crypto now?
The real winner of last week’s crypto flash crash is the CME. Cointelegraph explains how the exchange is increasing its crypto market share.
Lumera launches permanent, decentralized storage for AI data
AI-focused blockchain Lumera Protocol unveiled Cascade, a permanent decentralized storage module for AI data. As AI models grow more complex and data-hungry, the question of data storage is increasingly pressing. On Thursday, October 16, Lumera Protocol, an AI-first Layer-1 blockchain,…
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium keeps BTC above $110K: Will this level hold?
Strong US demand for Bitcoin remains stable above $110,000, but revived long-held coins and surging derivatives point to turbulent days ahead.
Gold mania? Bank-run style lines at shops as precious metal glitters at all-time highs
Currency inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty are driving the price of gold, Bitcoin and similar assets to new levels.
CME futures open interest flips Binance: Does Wall Street fully control crypto now?
The real winner of last week’s crypto flash crash is the CME. Cointelegraph explains how the exchange is increasing its crypto market share.
A $300 trillion fat-finger, as Paxos accidentally mints PYUSD... before burning it
Crypto users were left scrambling on Wednesday after Paxos minted 300 trillion of PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin, then sent it all to a burn address.
Ripple CEO calls for parity in treatment of TradFi, crypto companies
Brad Garlinghouse has asked that Ripple be “held to the same regulatory standards as a bank” as the company awaits a decision on a national charter from the OCC.
High-leverage crypto trader James Wynn liquidated again, this time for $4.8M
James Wynn, famous for his leveraged crypto bets, said he was "back with a vengeance," but was liquidated just one day after opening new positions.
Nasdaq-listed Zeta Network raises $230M in Bitcoin-backed private sale
The company accepted Bitcoin and SolvBTC from investors in a private share deal, adding crypto assets to its corporate treasury.
Trump confirms US is in a trade war with China
Asked by reporters whether the US is preparing for a trade war with China, US President Donald Trump responded: “Well, we’re in one now.”
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, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
95% of corporate ETH buys happened in Q3 — start of Ether supercycle?
Crypto executives have tipped Ether to rise as high as 200% by the end of the year, led by corporate Ether purchases, ETF accumulation and Ether locked in staking.
Bank of England clarifies plan to limit stablecoins is temporary
Industry groups criticized the proposed stablecoin limits, arguing that they would stifle innovation and signal to the industry that the UK isn’t crypto-friendly.
Pico Prism proves 99.6% of ETH blocks in real time: 10K TPS gets closer
Brevis achieved 99.6% real-time proving of Ethereum blocks using consumer GPUs, marking a breakthrough toward scaling and phone-based validation.
Banks fumble TXs too; at least Paxos’ $300T error was transparent
Fat finger errors happen all the time, especially in traditional banking. The difference is that blockchain makes it transparent and immediately identifiable.
BitMine appears to buy the dip as ETH is down 20% from peak
Onchain data suggests that BitMine acquired 104,336 ETH, worth approximately $417 million, on Thursday, as prices fell 20% from their August highs, bringing its treasury to over 2.5% of the total supply.
Australia’s financial watchdog may gain power to ban crypto ATMs
Minister Tony Burke said the government won’t be pushing for an outright ban on crypto ATMs, but he wants to provide AUSTRAC with the power to implement one.
Bitcoin needs a fresh catalyst to avoid a ‘deeper correction’ — Analysts
Bitcoin will need something new and shiny to drive it to fresh highs, as some analysts warn the asset could face a volatile month ahead.
What happens if Ether reaches $100,000?
ETH at $100,000 could mean a $12-trillion market cap. Explore ETF inflows, L2 scaling, staking dynamics and Ethereum’s resilience.
Strive’s crypto merger with Semler Scientific faces shareholder revolt
Shareholder Terry Tran filed a lawsuit against Semler Scientific and its board, accusing them of misleading shareholders about the financial fairness of their merger with Strive.
Kraken doubles down on US futures with $100M ‘Small’ acquisition
After acquiring NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, Kraken expands its derivatives offerings in the US with a $100 million acquisition of Small Exchange.
SEC chair: US is 10 years behind on crypto, fixing this is ‘job one’
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the US is a decade behind on crypto and that building a regulatory framework to attract innovation is “job one” for the agency.
From coffee shops to airlines: Who accepts Bitcoin, Ether and XRP in 2025
Everyday shopping, travel and luxury purchases are going digital. Here’s where BTC, ETH and XRP are accepted in 2025.
Trump’s second term fuels a $1B crypto fortune for his family: Report
The Trump family’s crypto ventures have generated over $1 billion in profit, led by World Liberty Financial and memecoins including TRUMP and MELANIA.
Bitcoin retail interest is in ‘bear market’ as crypto sentiment flips to fear
Despite recent all-time highs and volatility, search interest for “Bitcoin” on Google remained low as the crypto sentiment index returned to “fear.”
Memecoins rewind to July levels as markets struggle to recover
The memecoin market lost almost 40% in a day before slightly rebounding, as top tokens like DOGE and SHIB remained deep in the red.
170-year-old bank now holds OKX institutional clients’ crypto in Europe
October’s crypto crash has reignited the “Wild West” narrative, but OKX and Standard Chartered are here to prove it’s not the case, OKX Europe’s Erald Ghoos said.
BlackRock takes a piece of booming stablecoin market with redesigned fund
BlackRock is expanding into the stablecoin market with a redesigned money market fund, compliant with the new GENIUS Act, to provide a secure reserve vehicle for issuers.
Privacy 2.0: Encrypted computing’s blockchain revolution
What’s the real tension in blockchain, total transparency or total privacy, and how do we unlock both?
‘Dino coin’ season: Why are Zcash and Dash seeing the biggest rebounds?
Zcash and Dash prices could make an XRP-style comeback as the privacy coin narrative is helping these older “dinosaur” coins break multi-year downtrends.
Wealth managers must adapt to the greatest capital transfer in history
As $83 trillion passes to digital-native generations, wealth managers must embrace tokenization or watch capital find partners who will.
Lost your Bitcoin in California? You might get it all back
California’s new law states that abandoned Bitcoin can’t be immediately sold by the state, which may ease recovery and lower burdens on exchanges.
Franco-German bank ODDO BHF launches euro-backed stablecoin
As dollar-pegged tokens like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC continue to dominate, the EUROD joins a growing wave of euro-backed stablecoins entering the market.
MEV bot exploit heads to US court, testing crypto’s legal gray zones
Anton and James Peraire-Bueno appeared in court this week to address allegations involving a $25 million exploit on the Ethereum blockchain.
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium keeps BTC above $110K: Will this level hold?
Strong US demand for Bitcoin remains stable above $110,000, but revived long-held coins and surging derivatives point to turbulent days ahead.
Gold mania? Bank-run style lines at shops as precious metal glitters at all-time highs
Currency inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty are driving the price of gold, Bitcoin and similar assets to new levels.
CME futures open interest flips Binance: Does Wall Street fully control crypto now?
The real winner of last week’s crypto flash crash is the CME. Cointelegraph explains how the exchange is increasing its crypto market share.
A $300 trillion fat-finger, as Paxos accidentally mints PYUSD... before burning it
Crypto users were left scrambling on Wednesday after Paxos minted 300 trillion of PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin, then sent it all to a burn address.
Ripple CEO calls for parity in treatment of TradFi, crypto companies
Brad Garlinghouse has asked that Ripple be “held to the same regulatory standards as a bank” as the company awaits a decision on a national charter from the OCC.
High-leverage crypto trader James Wynn liquidated again, this time for $4.8M
James Wynn, famous for his leveraged crypto bets, said he was "back with a vengeance," but was liquidated just one day after opening new positions.
Nasdaq-listed Zeta Network raises $230M in Bitcoin-backed private sale
The company accepted Bitcoin and SolvBTC from investors in a private share deal, adding crypto assets to its corporate treasury.
Trump confirms US is in a trade war with China
Asked by reporters whether the US is preparing for a trade war with China, US President Donald Trump responded: “Well, we’re in one now.”
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, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
95% of corporate ETH buys happened in Q3 — start of Ether supercycle?
Crypto executives have tipped Ether to rise as high as 200% by the end of the year, led by corporate Ether purchases, ETF accumulation and Ether locked in staking.
Bank of England clarifies plan to limit stablecoins is temporary
Industry groups criticized the proposed stablecoin limits, arguing that they would stifle innovation and signal to the industry that the UK isn’t crypto-friendly.
Pico Prism proves 99.6% of ETH blocks in real time: 10K TPS gets closer
Brevis achieved 99.6% real-time proving of Ethereum blocks using consumer GPUs, marking a breakthrough toward scaling and phone-based validation.
Banks fumble TXs too; at least Paxos’ $300T error was transparent
Fat finger errors happen all the time, especially in traditional banking. The difference is that blockchain makes it transparent and immediately identifiable.
BitMine appears to buy the dip as ETH is down 20% from peak
Onchain data suggests that BitMine acquired 104,336 ETH, worth approximately $417 million, on Thursday, as prices fell 20% from their August highs, bringing its treasury to over 2.5% of the total supply.
Australia’s financial watchdog may gain power to ban crypto ATMs
Minister Tony Burke said the government won’t be pushing for an outright ban on crypto ATMs, but he wants to provide AUSTRAC with the power to implement one.
Bitcoin needs a fresh catalyst to avoid a ‘deeper correction’ — Analysts
Bitcoin will need something new and shiny to drive it to fresh highs, as some analysts warn the asset could face a volatile month ahead.
What happens if Ether reaches $100,000?
ETH at $100,000 could mean a $12-trillion market cap. Explore ETF inflows, L2 scaling, staking dynamics and Ethereum’s resilience.
Strive’s crypto merger with Semler Scientific faces shareholder revolt
Shareholder Terry Tran filed a lawsuit against Semler Scientific and its board, accusing them of misleading shareholders about the financial fairness of their merger with Strive.
Kraken doubles down on US futures with $100M ‘Small’ acquisition
After acquiring NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, Kraken expands its derivatives offerings in the US with a $100 million acquisition of Small Exchange.
SEC chair: US is 10 years behind on crypto, fixing this is ‘job one’
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the US is a decade behind on crypto and that building a regulatory framework to attract innovation is “job one” for the agency.
From coffee shops to airlines: Who accepts Bitcoin, Ether and XRP in 2025
Everyday shopping, travel and luxury purchases are going digital. Here’s where BTC, ETH and XRP are accepted in 2025.
Trump’s second term fuels a $1B crypto fortune for his family: Report
The Trump family’s crypto ventures have generated over $1 billion in profit, led by World Liberty Financial and memecoins including TRUMP and MELANIA.
Bitcoin retail interest is in ‘bear market’ as crypto sentiment flips to fear
Despite recent all-time highs and volatility, search interest for “Bitcoin” on Google remained low as the crypto sentiment index returned to “fear.”
Memecoins rewind to July levels as markets struggle to recover
The memecoin market lost almost 40% in a day before slightly rebounding, as top tokens like DOGE and SHIB remained deep in the red.
170-year-old bank now holds OKX institutional clients’ crypto in Europe
October’s crypto crash has reignited the “Wild West” narrative, but OKX and Standard Chartered are here to prove it’s not the case, OKX Europe’s Erald Ghoos said.
BlackRock takes a piece of booming stablecoin market with redesigned fund
BlackRock is expanding into the stablecoin market with a redesigned money market fund, compliant with the new GENIUS Act, to provide a secure reserve vehicle for issuers.
Privacy 2.0: Encrypted computing’s blockchain revolution
What’s the real tension in blockchain, total transparency or total privacy, and how do we unlock both?
‘Dino coin’ season: Why are Zcash and Dash seeing the biggest rebounds?
Zcash and Dash prices could make an XRP-style comeback as the privacy coin narrative is helping these older “dinosaur” coins break multi-year downtrends.
Morning Crypto Report: Ripple CEO Demands Equal Rights, XRP Suffers Brutal 635% Liquidation Imbalance, Ethereum Targets $2 Trillion Stablecoin Market
This morning on crypto market, Ripple's CEO blast regulators over banking access, XRP traders face 635% liquidation spike, Ethereum tipped to capture 60% of $2 trillion stablecoin market and Bitcoin stalled near $111,000 after $126 million long
‘Dino coin’ season: Why are Zcash and Dash seeing the biggest rebounds?
Zcash and Dash prices could make an XRP-style comeback as the privacy coin narrative is helping these older “dinosaur” coins break multi-year downtrends.
Ethereum Foundation Expands DeFi Strategy, Deposits $6M and 2,400 ETH into Morpho Vaults
The Ethereum Foundation is deepening its decentralized finance (DeFi) engagement. In a move that underscores confidence in open-source DeFi protocols, the Foundation deposited 2,400 ETH and roughly $6 million in stablecoins into Morpho’s yield-bearing vaults. The transaction, announced today, marks a significant shift in how Ethereum manages its on-chain treasury, channeling part of its assets into permissionless, yield-generating infrastructure instead of traditional custodial holdings. 0/ Today, the Ethereum Foundation deposited 2400 ETH and ~$6M stablecoins into Morpho’s yield-bearing vaults. Morpho is a pioneer in permissionless DeFi protocols and consistently demonstrates a commitment to Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) principles. — The post Ethereum Foundation Expands DeFi Strategy, Deposits $6M and 2,400 ETH into Morpho Vaults appeared first on The Merkle News.
Price predictions 10/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
Bitcoin and several altcoins are facing significant selling pressure on rallies, indicating that the bears are still trying to seize control of the market.
Franco-German bank ODDO BHF launches euro-backed stablecoin
As dollar-pegged tokens like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC continue to dominate, the EUROD joins a growing wave of euro-backed stablecoins entering the market.
MEV bot exploit heads to US court, testing crypto’s legal gray zones
Anton and James Peraire-Bueno appeared in court this week to address allegations involving a $25 million exploit on the Ethereum blockchain.
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium keeps BTC above $110K: Will this level hold?
Strong US demand for Bitcoin remains stable above $110,000, but revived long-held coins and surging derivatives point to turbulent days ahead.
Gold mania? Bank-run style lines at shops as precious metal glitters at all-time highs
Currency inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty are driving the price of gold, Bitcoin and similar assets to new levels.
CME futures open interest flips Binance: Does Wall Street fully control crypto now?
The real winner of last week’s crypto flash crash is the CME. Cointelegraph explains how the exchange is increasing its crypto market share.
A $300 trillion fat-finger, as Paxos accidentally mints PYUSD... before burning it
Crypto users were left scrambling on Wednesday after Paxos minted 300 trillion of PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin, then sent it all to a burn address.
Ripple CEO calls for parity in treatment of TradFi, crypto companies
Brad Garlinghouse has asked that Ripple be “held to the same regulatory standards as a bank” as the company awaits a decision on a national charter from the OCC.
High-leverage crypto trader James Wynn liquidated again, this time for $4.8M
James Wynn, famous for his leveraged crypto bets, said he was "back with a vengeance," but was liquidated just one day after opening new positions.
Nasdaq-listed Zeta Network raises $230M in Bitcoin-backed private sale
The company accepted Bitcoin and SolvBTC from investors in a private share deal, adding crypto assets to its corporate treasury.
Trump confirms US is in a trade war with China
Asked by reporters whether the US is preparing for a trade war with China, US President Donald Trump responded: “Well, we’re in one now.”
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, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
95% of corporate ETH buys happened in Q3 — start of Ether supercycle?
Crypto executives have tipped Ether to rise as high as 200% by the end of the year, led by corporate Ether purchases, ETF accumulation and Ether locked in staking.
Bank of England clarifies plan to limit stablecoins is temporary
Industry groups criticized the proposed stablecoin limits, arguing that they would stifle innovation and signal to the industry that the UK isn’t crypto-friendly.
Pico Prism proves 99.6% of ETH blocks in real time: 10K TPS gets closer
Brevis achieved 99.6% real-time proving of Ethereum blocks using consumer GPUs, marking a breakthrough toward scaling and phone-based validation.
Banks fumble TXs too; at least Paxos’ $300T error was transparent
Fat finger errors happen all the time, especially in traditional banking. The difference is that blockchain makes it transparent and immediately identifiable.
BitMine appears to buy the dip as ETH is down 20% from peak
Onchain data suggests that BitMine acquired 104,336 ETH, worth approximately $417 million, on Thursday, as prices fell 20% from their August highs, bringing its treasury to over 2.5% of the total supply.
Australia’s financial watchdog may gain power to ban crypto ATMs
Minister Tony Burke said the government won’t be pushing for an outright ban on crypto ATMs, but he wants to provide AUSTRAC with the power to implement one.
Bitcoin needs a fresh catalyst to avoid a ‘deeper correction’ — Analysts
Bitcoin will need something new and shiny to drive it to fresh highs, as some analysts warn the asset could face a volatile month ahead.
What happens if Ether reaches $100,000?
ETH at $100,000 could mean a $12-trillion market cap. Explore ETF inflows, L2 scaling, staking dynamics and Ethereum’s resilience.
Strive’s crypto merger with Semler Scientific faces shareholder revolt
Shareholder Terry Tran filed a lawsuit against Semler Scientific and its board, accusing them of misleading shareholders about the financial fairness of their merger with Strive.
Kraken doubles down on US futures with $100M ‘Small’ acquisition
After acquiring NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, Kraken expands its derivatives offerings in the US with a $100 million acquisition of Small Exchange.
SEC chair: US is 10 years behind on crypto, fixing this is ‘job one’
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the US is a decade behind on crypto and that building a regulatory framework to attract innovation is “job one” for the agency.
From coffee shops to airlines: Who accepts Bitcoin, Ether and XRP in 2025
Everyday shopping, travel and luxury purchases are going digital. Here’s where BTC, ETH and XRP are accepted in 2025.
Trump’s second term fuels a $1B crypto fortune for his family: Report
The Trump family’s crypto ventures have generated over $1 billion in profit, led by World Liberty Financial and memecoins including TRUMP and MELANIA.
Bitcoin retail interest is in ‘bear market’ as crypto sentiment flips to fear
Despite recent all-time highs and volatility, search interest for “Bitcoin” on Google remained low as the crypto sentiment index returned to “fear.”
Memecoins rewind to July levels as markets struggle to recover
The memecoin market lost almost 40% in a day before slightly rebounding, as top tokens like DOGE and SHIB remained deep in the red.
170-year-old bank now holds OKX institutional clients’ crypto in Europe
October’s crypto crash has reignited the “Wild West” narrative, but OKX and Standard Chartered are here to prove it’s not the case, OKX Europe’s Erald Ghoos said.
BlackRock takes a piece of booming stablecoin market with redesigned fund
BlackRock is expanding into the stablecoin market with a redesigned money market fund, compliant with the new GENIUS Act, to provide a secure reserve vehicle for issuers.
Privacy 2.0: Encrypted computing’s blockchain revolution
What’s the real tension in blockchain, total transparency or total privacy, and how do we unlock both?
BlackRock revamps its money market fund to tap booming stablecoin demand
BlackRock's strategic shift may enhance stablecoin market stability and growth, aligning financial products with evolving regulatory landscapes. The post BlackRock revamps its money market fund to tap booming stablecoin demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Price predictions 10/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, XLM
Bitcoin and several altcoins are facing significant selling pressure on rallies, indicating that the bears are still trying to seize control of the market.
Franco-German bank ODDO BHF launches euro-backed stablecoin
As dollar-pegged tokens like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC continue to dominate, the EUROD joins a growing wave of euro-backed stablecoins entering the market.
MEV bot exploit heads to US court, testing crypto’s legal gray zones
Anton and James Peraire-Bueno appeared in court this week to address allegations involving a $25 million exploit on the Ethereum blockchain.
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium keeps BTC above $110K: Will this level hold?
Strong US demand for Bitcoin remains stable above $110,000, but revived long-held coins and surging derivatives point to turbulent days ahead.
Gold mania? Bank-run style lines at shops as precious metal glitters at all-time highs
Currency inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty are driving the price of gold, Bitcoin and similar assets to new levels.