TRM Labs Study Flags Rising Criminal Use of Stablecoins Despite 99% Licit Activity
A recent TRM Labs study highlights the dual nature of stablecoins, showing both their massive growth and increasing role in criminal activity, alongside shifts in global crypto adoption. The Dual Role of Speed and Cost Stablecoin transaction volumes reached a record high of over $4 trillion between January and July of this year, according to […]
Fed Loses Key Payroll Tracker as ADP Ends Private Data Sharing
TLDR: ADP halted sharing weekly payroll data with the Fed after Waller disclosed the collaboration in a public speech. The private dataset covered 20% of U.S. workers and helped the Fed track jobs in real time during BLS gaps. Powell has asked ADP to restore access, stressing how the data guided policy, but no deal [...] The post Fed Loses Key Payroll Tracker as ADP Ends Private Data Sharing appeared first on Blockonomi.
Asia’s stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto treasuries: Report
Top exchanges in Hong Kong, India and Australia are rejecting companies seeking to become crypto hoarders, citing shell company concerns.
Coinbase CEO reveals ‘private transactions’ are coming to Base
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong credited the company’s acquisition of Iron Fish in March to drive the effort, though there are questions about how private the transactions really will be.
Retail crypto TXs have doubled on regulatory clarity: TRM Labs
Most crypto activity over the last year has been tied to practical use cases such as payments, remittances and preserving value in volatile economic conditions.
Major crypto wallets raise defense network as phishers jack $400M
MetaMask has partnered with other major crypto wallet providers to launch a real-time phishing defense network, allowing anyone to “prevent the next major phishing attack.”
Bitcoin chart is echoing the 1970s soybean bubble: Peter Brandt
The 1970s were one of the most volatile decades in recent economic history, giving rise to a commodities boom that saw soybean prices soar, then plummet.
OpenAI launches browser with a brain powered by agentic AI
OpenAI has announced Atlas, an AI browser with agent mode that researches, automates tasks and shops online while users browse.
Why most ‘crypto cities’ flop — and the blueprint execs say might work
Crypto executives argue that a self-sovereign city powered by cryptographic and decentralized systems is technically possible but would be immensely challenging.
Fake social media accounts: The rise of Cointelegraph impersonators, explained
Fake “Cointelegraph” accounts are scamming crypto users. Learn how to spot impostors, verify identities and stay protected in 2025.
Hong Kong approves its first spot Solana ETF ahead of US
Hong Kong joins Canada, Brazil and Kazakhstan in approving a spot Solana ETF, further widening the gap with the US, which has yet to authorize one.
How to find coins before they get listed on Binance or Coinbase
AI tools, onchain data and community signals are influencing how traders spot tokens before they hit major exchanges.
$19B market crash paves way for Bitcoin’s rise to $200K: Standard Chartered
The $19 billion market crash may be a buying opportunity as dust settles in the coming weeks, Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview.
Prediction markets hit new high as Polymarket enters Sam Altman’s World
World’s Polymarket Mini App integration came amid prediction markets surging past 2024 records, with $2 billion in weekly trading volumes.
Bitcoin’s MVRV Ratio hints at ‘cyclical bottom’ forming below $110K
Bitcoin’s valuation indicator showed BTC entering an “undervaluation phase” and a potential local bottom, pointing to a near-term price rebound.
FalconX acquires world’s largest crypto ETP issuer 21Shares
The acquisition marks FalconX’s third major deal of 2025, following its purchases of crypto derivatives platform Arbelos Markets and a majority stake in Monarq.
Stablecoins quietly become gaming’s hidden engine: BGA report
A new BGA report revealed that, unlike volatile play-to-earn tokens, stablecoins offer predictability, giving game studios a steadier path to long-term growth.
Arthur Hayes calls for $1M Bitcoin as new Japan PM orders economic stimulus
Hayes previously predicted that Bitcoin’s price would soar to $250,000 when the Bank of Japan pivoted to quantitative easing measures.
‘Another nail in the coffin’ of original crypto spirit: Whales ditch self-custody for ETFs
Wealthy Bitcoin holders are moving billions into ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT as tax benefits and SEC rule changes drive a shift away from self-custody.
Bitcoin risks drop toward $100K as ‘insider’ whale moves BTC to exchanges
A mysterious whale moved $588 million in Bitcoin to exchanges, sparking fresh fears of a deeper BTC price drop that could test $100,000 support
Aave DAO proposes $50M annual token buyback using DeFi revenues
The proposal would make Aave’s $50 million annual buyback a permanent feature, expanding on the success of previous buyback initiatives.
Open banking will keep America at the forefront of financial innovation
Open banking facilitates access to rural financial services and digital asset integration, but traditional banks pose potential restrictions.
Bitcoin price to 6X in 2026? M2 supply boom sparks COVID-19 comparisons
Bitcoin price analysis hinted that the correlation between BTC price action and M2 money supply may end in a repeat of the late 2020 bull run.
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.
China’s budget AIs are trouncing ChatGPT and Grok at crypto trading
DeepSeek was the only AI model to generate a positive return on Wednesday, despite having the smallest development budget among its peers.
BNB price analysis: Here’s why bulls must hold $1K
Fewer buyers and weakening price technicals could spell trouble for the BNB price, as bulls must hold $1,000 support or face a deeper correction.
Gold’s worst dip in years wipes $2.5T: How does Bitcoin match up?
Gold suffered a massive $2.5 trillion market cap dip comparable to the entire Bitcoin market, showing that “safe-haven” assets are not immune to volatility.
Bitcoin closes $107K CME gap as focus shifts to Friday's key CPI print
Bitcoin erased its gold divergence to bounce at $106,000, closing the weekend’s CME futures gap, but left traders unimpressed.
If Bitcoin isn’t ‘crypto,’ what makes it different?
Bitcoin’s design, governance and regulation set it apart from crypto. From supply rules to ETFs, it now sits in a category of its own.
How to spot bull and bear market traps in crypto before they catch you
Learn to spot fake breakouts in crypto using funding, OI and volume signals — and avoid bull and bear trap setups.
UK cracks down: Hundreds of crypto exchanges hit with FCA warnings in Oct.
The Financial Conduct Authority renewed its warnings advising residents of the United Kingdom not to use unregistered crypto exchanges.
BNB treasury race accelerates as Applied DNA, CEA Industries expand holdings
Applied DNA’s $27 million deal and CEA’s 500,000 BNB milestone highlight a growing trend of public companies adding Binance’s native token to their balance sheets.
LuBian wallets stir again with 15,959 Bitcoin on the move
LuBian-linked wallets have shifted 15,959 BTC worth $1.83 billion across four addresses, marking their second major transfer in weeks and reviving one of crypto’s longest-running on-chain mysteries. On Oct. 22, OnchainLens flagged a coordinated transfer from four wallets tied to…
Kraken CEO hits back as banker calls stablecoin yields a ‘detriment’
Consumers deserve the choice to earn yield on stablecoins, not be boxed into earning interest only through banks, Kraken co-CEO Dave Ripley said.
Asia’s stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto treasuries: Report
Top exchanges in Hong Kong, India and Australia are rejecting companies seeking to become crypto hoarders, citing shell company concerns.
Coinbase CEO reveals ‘private transactions’ are coming to Base
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong credited the company’s acquisition of Iron Fish in March to drive the effort, though there are questions about how private the transactions really will be.
Retail crypto TXs have doubled on regulatory clarity: TRM Labs
Most crypto activity over the last year has been tied to practical use cases such as payments, remittances and preserving value in volatile economic conditions.
Major crypto wallets raise defense network as phishers jack $400M
MetaMask has partnered with other major crypto wallet providers to launch a real-time phishing defense network, allowing anyone to “prevent the next major phishing attack.”
Bitcoin chart is echoing the 1970s soybean bubble: Peter Brandt
The 1970s were one of the most volatile decades in recent economic history, giving rise to a commodities boom that saw soybean prices soar, then plummet.
OpenAI launches browser with a brain powered by agentic AI
OpenAI has announced Atlas, an AI browser with agent mode that researches, automates tasks and shops online while users browse.
Why most ‘crypto cities’ flop — and the blueprint execs say might work
Crypto executives argue that a self-sovereign city powered by cryptographic and decentralized systems is technically possible but would be immensely challenging.
Fake social media accounts: The rise of Cointelegraph impersonators, explained
Fake “Cointelegraph” accounts are scamming crypto users. Learn how to spot impostors, verify identities and stay protected in 2025.
Hong Kong approves its first spot Solana ETF ahead of US
Hong Kong joins Canada, Brazil and Kazakhstan in approving a spot Solana ETF, further widening the gap with the US, which has yet to authorize one.
How to find coins before they get listed on Binance or Coinbase
AI tools, onchain data and community signals are influencing how traders spot tokens before they hit major exchanges.
$19B market crash paves way for Bitcoin’s rise to $200K: Standard Chartered
The $19 billion market crash may be a buying opportunity as dust settles in the coming weeks, Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview.
Prediction markets hit new high as Polymarket enters Sam Altman’s World
World’s Polymarket Mini App integration came amid prediction markets surging past 2024 records, with $2 billion in weekly trading volumes.
Bitcoin’s MVRV Ratio hints at ‘cyclical bottom’ forming below $110K
Bitcoin’s valuation indicator showed BTC entering an “undervaluation phase” and a potential local bottom, pointing to a near-term price rebound.
FalconX acquires world’s largest crypto ETP issuer 21Shares
The acquisition marks FalconX’s third major deal of 2025, following its purchases of crypto derivatives platform Arbelos Markets and a majority stake in Monarq.
Stablecoins quietly become gaming’s hidden engine: BGA report
A new BGA report revealed that, unlike volatile play-to-earn tokens, stablecoins offer predictability, giving game studios a steadier path to long-term growth.
Arthur Hayes calls for $1M Bitcoin as new Japan PM orders economic stimulus
Hayes previously predicted that Bitcoin’s price would soar to $250,000 when the Bank of Japan pivoted to quantitative easing measures.
‘Another nail in the coffin’ of original crypto spirit: Whales ditch self-custody for ETFs
Wealthy Bitcoin holders are moving billions into ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT as tax benefits and SEC rule changes drive a shift away from self-custody.
Bitcoin risks drop toward $100K as ‘insider’ whale moves BTC to exchanges
A mysterious whale moved $588 million in Bitcoin to exchanges, sparking fresh fears of a deeper BTC price drop that could test $100,000 support
Aave DAO proposes $50M annual token buyback using DeFi revenues
The proposal would make Aave’s $50 million annual buyback a permanent feature, expanding on the success of previous buyback initiatives.
Open banking will keep America at the forefront of financial innovation
Open banking facilitates access to rural financial services and digital asset integration, but traditional banks pose potential restrictions.
Bitcoin price to 6X in 2026? M2 supply boom sparks COVID-19 comparisons
Bitcoin price analysis hinted that the correlation between BTC price action and M2 money supply may end in a repeat of the late 2020 bull run.
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.
China’s budget AIs are trouncing ChatGPT and Grok at crypto trading
DeepSeek was the only AI model to generate a positive return on Wednesday, despite having the smallest development budget among its peers.
BNB price analysis: Here’s why bulls must hold $1K
Fewer buyers and weakening price technicals could spell trouble for the BNB price, as bulls must hold $1,000 support or face a deeper correction.
Gold’s worst dip in years wipes $2.5T: How does Bitcoin match up?
Gold suffered a massive $2.5 trillion market cap dip comparable to the entire Bitcoin market, showing that “safe-haven” assets are not immune to volatility.
Bitcoin closes $107K CME gap as focus shifts to Friday's key CPI print
Bitcoin erased its gold divergence to bounce at $106,000, closing the weekend’s CME futures gap, but left traders unimpressed.
If Bitcoin isn’t ‘crypto,’ what makes it different?
Bitcoin’s design, governance and regulation set it apart from crypto. From supply rules to ETFs, it now sits in a category of its own.
How to spot bull and bear market traps in crypto before they catch you
Learn to spot fake breakouts in crypto using funding, OI and volume signals — and avoid bull and bear trap setups.
UK cracks down: Hundreds of crypto exchanges hit with FCA warnings in Oct.
The Financial Conduct Authority renewed its warnings advising residents of the United Kingdom not to use unregistered crypto exchanges.
Kraken CEO hits back as banker calls stablecoin yields a ‘detriment’
Consumers deserve the choice to earn yield on stablecoins, not be boxed into earning interest only through banks, Kraken co-CEO Dave Ripley said.
Asia’s stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto treasuries: Report
Top exchanges in Hong Kong, India and Australia are rejecting companies seeking to become crypto hoarders, citing shell company concerns.
Coinbase CEO reveals ‘private transactions’ are coming to Base
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong credited the company’s acquisition of Iron Fish in March to drive the effort, though there are questions about how private the transactions really will be.
Retail crypto TXs have doubled on regulatory clarity: TRM Labs
Most crypto activity over the last year has been tied to practical use cases such as payments, remittances and preserving value in volatile economic conditions.
Major crypto wallets raise defense network as phishers jack $400M
MetaMask has partnered with other major crypto wallet providers to launch a real-time phishing defense network, allowing anyone to “prevent the next major phishing attack.”
Bitcoin chart is echoing the 1970s soybean bubble: Peter Brandt
The 1970s were one of the most volatile decades in recent economic history, giving rise to a commodities boom that saw soybean prices soar, then plummet.
OpenAI launches browser with a brain powered by agentic AI
OpenAI has announced Atlas, an AI browser with agent mode that researches, automates tasks and shops online while users browse.
Why most ‘crypto cities’ flop — and the blueprint execs say might work
Crypto executives argue that a self-sovereign city powered by cryptographic and decentralized systems is technically possible but would be immensely challenging.
Fake social media accounts: The rise of Cointelegraph impersonators, explained
Fake “Cointelegraph” accounts are scamming crypto users. Learn how to spot impostors, verify identities and stay protected in 2025.
Hong Kong approves its first spot Solana ETF ahead of US
Hong Kong joins Canada, Brazil and Kazakhstan in approving a spot Solana ETF, further widening the gap with the US, which has yet to authorize one.
How to find coins before they get listed on Binance or Coinbase
AI tools, onchain data and community signals are influencing how traders spot tokens before they hit major exchanges.
$19B market crash paves way for Bitcoin’s rise to $200K: Standard Chartered
The $19 billion market crash may be a buying opportunity as dust settles in the coming weeks, Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview.
Prediction markets hit new high as Polymarket enters Sam Altman’s World
World’s Polymarket Mini App integration came amid prediction markets surging past 2024 records, with $2 billion in weekly trading volumes.
Bitcoin’s MVRV Ratio hints at ‘cyclical bottom’ forming below $110K
Bitcoin’s valuation indicator showed BTC entering an “undervaluation phase” and a potential local bottom, pointing to a near-term price rebound.
FalconX acquires world’s largest crypto ETP issuer 21Shares
The acquisition marks FalconX’s third major deal of 2025, following its purchases of crypto derivatives platform Arbelos Markets and a majority stake in Monarq.
Stablecoins quietly become gaming’s hidden engine: BGA report
A new BGA report revealed that, unlike volatile play-to-earn tokens, stablecoins offer predictability, giving game studios a steadier path to long-term growth.
Arthur Hayes calls for $1M Bitcoin as new Japan PM orders economic stimulus
Hayes previously predicted that Bitcoin’s price would soar to $250,000 when the Bank of Japan pivoted to quantitative easing measures.
‘Another nail in the coffin’ of original crypto spirit: Whales ditch self-custody for ETFs
Wealthy Bitcoin holders are moving billions into ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT as tax benefits and SEC rule changes drive a shift away from self-custody.
Bitcoin risks drop toward $100K as ‘insider’ whale moves BTC to exchanges
A mysterious whale moved $588 million in Bitcoin to exchanges, sparking fresh fears of a deeper BTC price drop that could test $100,000 support
Aave DAO proposes $50M annual token buyback using DeFi revenues
The proposal would make Aave’s $50 million annual buyback a permanent feature, expanding on the success of previous buyback initiatives.
Open banking will keep America at the forefront of financial innovation
Open banking facilitates access to rural financial services and digital asset integration, but traditional banks pose potential restrictions.
Bitcoin price to 6X in 2026? M2 supply boom sparks COVID-19 comparisons
Bitcoin price analysis hinted that the correlation between BTC price action and M2 money supply may end in a repeat of the late 2020 bull run.
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.
China’s budget AIs are trouncing ChatGPT and Grok at crypto trading
DeepSeek was the only AI model to generate a positive return on Wednesday, despite having the smallest development budget among its peers.
BNB price analysis: Here’s why bulls must hold $1K
Fewer buyers and weakening price technicals could spell trouble for the BNB price, as bulls must hold $1,000 support or face a deeper correction.
Gold’s worst dip in years wipes $2.5T: How does Bitcoin match up?
Gold suffered a massive $2.5 trillion market cap dip comparable to the entire Bitcoin market, showing that “safe-haven” assets are not immune to volatility.
Bitcoin closes $107K CME gap as focus shifts to Friday's key CPI print
Bitcoin erased its gold divergence to bounce at $106,000, closing the weekend’s CME futures gap, but left traders unimpressed.
If Bitcoin isn’t ‘crypto,’ what makes it different?
Bitcoin’s design, governance and regulation set it apart from crypto. From supply rules to ETFs, it now sits in a category of its own.
How to spot bull and bear market traps in crypto before they catch you
Learn to spot fake breakouts in crypto using funding, OI and volume signals — and avoid bull and bear trap setups.
UK cracks down: Hundreds of crypto exchanges hit with FCA warnings in Oct.
The Financial Conduct Authority renewed its warnings advising residents of the United Kingdom not to use unregistered crypto exchanges.
Hyperunit whale closes $86.6M Bitcoin shorts for $2.38M profit
The $10B Hyperunit whale closed $86.6M in Bitcoin shorts for $2.38M profit and still holds $140M amid US-China tariff volatility. The post Hyperunit whale closes $86.6M Bitcoin shorts for $2.38M profit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Kraken CEO hits back as banker calls stablecoin yields a ‘detriment’
Consumers deserve the choice to earn yield on stablecoins, not be boxed into earning interest only through banks, Kraken co-CEO Dave Ripley said.
Asia’s stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto treasuries: Report
Top exchanges in Hong Kong, India and Australia are rejecting companies seeking to become crypto hoarders, citing shell company concerns.
Coinbase CEO reveals ‘private transactions’ are coming to Base
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong credited the company’s acquisition of Iron Fish in March to drive the effort, though there are questions about how private the transactions really will be.
Retail crypto TXs have doubled on regulatory clarity: TRM Labs
Most crypto activity over the last year has been tied to practical use cases such as payments, remittances and preserving value in volatile economic conditions.
Major crypto wallets raise defense network as phishers jack $400M
MetaMask has partnered with other major crypto wallet providers to launch a real-time phishing defense network, allowing anyone to “prevent the next major phishing attack.”
Bitcoin chart is echoing the 1970s soybean bubble: Peter Brandt
The 1970s were one of the most volatile decades in recent economic history, giving rise to a commodities boom that saw soybean prices soar, then plummet.
OpenAI launches browser with a brain powered by agentic AI
OpenAI has announced Atlas, an AI browser with agent mode that researches, automates tasks and shops online while users browse.