DeFi perps volume explodes past $1T in a record month so far
Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter have pushed decentralized perps trading volume to over $1 trillion in October, beating August’s tally with a week to spare.
AMD Stock: OpenAI and Oracle Deals Drive 90% Rally as Analysts Eye $300
TLDR AMD secured multi-year AI deals with OpenAI and Oracle projected to generate tens of billions in annual revenue Stock surged 34% in single trading day on October 6, adding roughly $80 billion in market value Shares have gained 90% year-to-date, reaching $235 with analyst price targets now at $250-$310 AI-related products now account for [...] The post AMD Stock: OpenAI and Oracle Deals Drive 90% Rally as Analysts Eye $300 appeared first on Blockonomi.
Traders see BNB going ‘up only’ after Trump’s CZ pardon
BNB jumped after Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder CZ, fueling trader optimism and fresh speculation that altcoin season could soon return.
Trump on CZ pardon: I’m told ‘what he did is not even a crime’
Following the pardon, CZ said he would do “everything we can to help make America the Capital of Crypto and advance Web3 worldwide.”
DeFi perps volume explodes past $1T in record month so far
Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter have pushed decentralized perps trading volume to over $1 trillion in October, beating August’s tally with a week to spare.
Crypto traders brace for Friday’s delayed US inflation report
September’s inflation data, which has been delayed by the government shutdown, is expected to be high at 3.1% but it is unlikely to stop momentum for Fed rate cuts.
Trader who made $190M shorting crash also apparently bet on CZ’s pardon
While some onchain sleuths called it “obvious insider knowledge,” others argued that Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao was expected.
Bulls dominate as Bitcoin options open interest soars to $63B
Bitcoin options open interest reached a record $63 billion, with bullish strike prices at $120,000 to $140,000 dominating.
Polymarket bets that Sam Bankman-Fried gets pardon surge to 12%
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s odds on Polymarket of being pardoned by US President Donald Trump have more than doubled since Changpeng Zhao was pardoned.
Hopes rise for altseason, but signals aren’t there yet
Crypto analysts said the altcoin season could be arriving soon as liquidity shifts to risk assets, but altseason indicators currently stand at bear market lows.
Solo Bitcoin miner scores $347K, ‘pure self-soverignty in action’
A solo Bitcoin miner has beaten the odds to mine an entire block alone — earning $347,000 in rewards and showcasing the network’s decentralized spirit.
Bitcoin not immune to 50% crashes despite Wall Street love: BitMine’s Lee
Tom Lee points to the stock market’s steep drawdowns, despite strong progress in recent times, as a sign that Bitcoin could still see 50% declines in the future.
Australians emerge as world’s most crypto-curious investors, data reveals
The Australian crypto user base is expected to grow to 11.16 million by next year, with nearly 41% of Australians participating in crypto.
Another ‘Satoshi era’ wallet from 2009 has awakened and moved Bitcoin
The Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale was last active in June 2011, but initially mined its coins between April and June 2009, soon after the network went live.
US energy secretary floats faster direct grid access for AI and crypto miners
S. Matthew Schultz, the CEO of Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark, said the new rules would create expedited connections for Bitcoin mining and data centers.
Trump’s CZ pardon draws fury from Maxine Waters over ‘pay-to-play’ crypto ties
Representative Maxine Waters slammed US President Donald Trump’s pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, calling it a corrupt favor.
Worst Uptober ever? Bitcoin price risks first ‘red’ October in years
Bitcoin remained red despite returning to the top of its local trading range, leading to warnings of the “worst Uptober ever” from disappointed bulls.
Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol agree on return of $120M in FET tokens to avoid legal battle
The FET token’s price fell by over 93% since the merger of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, a drop that is unrelated to Ocean Protocol’s actions, according to its founder.
Binance founder CZ’s presidential pardon is not an acquittal
A presidential pardon spares CZ from punishment but not guilt — cementing his conviction, blocking appeal options, and exposing Binance to civil lawsuits.
Crypto spot trading on CEXs recovers by 31% in Q3 after sharp drop
After steep declines in Q1 and Q2, crypto spot trading on CEXs rebounded significantly, with volumes approaching those of late 2024.
How high can HYPE’s price go after Robinhood listing?
HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its Robinhood listing, now eyeing a 40% price rally by November.
‘There were NO money-laundering’ charges, CZ claps back at Senator Warren
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Elizabeth Warren “can’t get her facts right” after she claimed he pled guilty to a money-laundering charge.
How an anonymous trader made $192M shorting one of the biggest crypto crashes
A single anonymous trader saw the crash coming and capitalized on it, earning $192 million in just a few hours.
Dogecoin price chart projects 25% gains, but first, this must happen
Dogecoin must break above the $0.20 resistance level to signal a reduction in selling pressure, potentially sending the DOGE price beyond $0.25.
Crypto treasuries siphon $800B from altcoins, and it might be ‘forever’
Corporate crypto treasuries have attracted about $800 billion from retail investors, mainly at the expense of altcoins, according to 10x Research.
Thai regulators raid World iris scanning site in latest headache for Sam Altman
Thailand’s SEC raids World’s iris scanning site over unlicensed WLD token operations, raising legal concerns for Sam Altman’s digital identity project.
Can the biggest Bitcoin whales really decide when the market turns green or red?
Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color.
Bitcoin treasuries can earn more Bitcoin, says Willem Schroé
Corporate Bitcoin reserves now rival ETFs, and Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé wants to turn those dormant holdings into active, yield-generating assets.
JPMorgan reportedly plans to let clients borrow against their Bitcoin and Ether
This could make Bitcoin and Ether more attractive to institutional investors seeking to maximize the utility of their assets.
Bitcoin-only app Relai gets EU green light under MiCA
Switzerland’s BTC-only investment app, Relai, obtained a MiCA license in France, aiming to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible.
Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 update crashes $5.8B economy, reviving NFT debate
A major update to Counter-Strike 2’s item mechanics wiped nearly $2 billion from its $5.8 billion skin market, igniting debate over central control in gaming.
AI gives retail investors a way out of the diversification trap
Traditional diversification enforces market mediocrity. Agentic AI tools offer retail investors institutional-grade analysis.
Traders see BNB going ‘up only’ after Trump’s CZ pardon
BNB jumped after Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder CZ, fueling trader optimism and fresh speculation that altcoin season could soon return.
Trump on CZ pardon: I’m told ‘what he did is not even a crime’
Following the pardon, CZ said he would do “everything we can to help make America the Capital of Crypto and advance Web3 worldwide.”
DeFi perps volume explodes past $1T in record month so far
Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter have pushed decentralized perps trading volume to over $1 trillion in October, beating August’s tally with a week to spare.
Crypto traders brace for Friday’s delayed US inflation report
September’s inflation data, which has been delayed by the government shutdown, is expected to be high at 3.1% but it is unlikely to stop momentum for Fed rate cuts.
Trader who made $190M shorting crash also apparently bet on CZ’s pardon
While some onchain sleuths called it “obvious insider knowledge,” others argued that Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao was expected.
Bulls dominate as Bitcoin options open interest soars to $63B
Bitcoin options open interest reached a record $63 billion, with bullish strike prices at $120,000 to $140,000 dominating.
Polymarket bets that Sam Bankman-Fried gets pardon surge to 12%
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s odds on Polymarket of being pardoned by US President Donald Trump have more than doubled since Changpeng Zhao was pardoned.
Hopes rise for altseason, but signals aren’t there yet
Crypto analysts said the altcoin season could be arriving soon as liquidity shifts to risk assets, but altseason indicators currently stand at bear market lows.
Solo Bitcoin miner scores $347K, ‘pure self-soverignty in action’
A solo Bitcoin miner has beaten the odds to mine an entire block alone — earning $347,000 in rewards and showcasing the network’s decentralized spirit.
Bitcoin not immune to 50% crashes despite Wall Street love: BitMine’s Lee
Tom Lee points to the stock market’s steep drawdowns, despite strong progress in recent times, as a sign that Bitcoin could still see 50% declines in the future.
Australians emerge as world’s most crypto-curious investors, data reveals
The Australian crypto user base is expected to grow to 11.16 million by next year, with nearly 41% of Australians participating in crypto.
Another ‘Satoshi era’ wallet from 2009 has awakened and moved Bitcoin
The Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale was last active in June 2011, but initially mined its coins between April and June 2009, soon after the network went live.
US energy secretary floats faster direct grid access for AI and crypto miners
S. Matthew Schultz, the CEO of Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark, said the new rules would create expedited connections for Bitcoin mining and data centers.
Trump’s CZ pardon draws fury from Maxine Waters over ‘pay-to-play’ crypto ties
Representative Maxine Waters slammed US President Donald Trump’s pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, calling it a corrupt favor.
Worst Uptober ever? Bitcoin price risks first ‘red’ October in years
Bitcoin remained red despite returning to the top of its local trading range, leading to warnings of the “worst Uptober ever” from disappointed bulls.
Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol agree on return of $120M in FET tokens to avoid legal battle
The FET token’s price fell by over 93% since the merger of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, a drop that is unrelated to Ocean Protocol’s actions, according to its founder.
Binance founder CZ’s presidential pardon is not an acquittal
A presidential pardon spares CZ from punishment but not guilt — cementing his conviction, blocking appeal options, and exposing Binance to civil lawsuits.
Crypto spot trading on CEXs recovers by 31% in Q3 after sharp drop
After steep declines in Q1 and Q2, crypto spot trading on CEXs rebounded significantly, with volumes approaching those of late 2024.
How high can HYPE’s price go after Robinhood listing?
HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its Robinhood listing, now eyeing a 40% price rally by November.
‘There were NO money-laundering’ charges, CZ claps back at Senator Warren
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Elizabeth Warren “can’t get her facts right” after she claimed he pled guilty to a money-laundering charge.
How an anonymous trader made $192M shorting one of the biggest crypto crashes
A single anonymous trader saw the crash coming and capitalized on it, earning $192 million in just a few hours.
Dogecoin price chart projects 25% gains, but first, this must happen
Dogecoin must break above the $0.20 resistance level to signal a reduction in selling pressure, potentially sending the DOGE price beyond $0.25.
Crypto treasuries siphon $800B from altcoins, and it might be ‘forever’
Corporate crypto treasuries have attracted about $800 billion from retail investors, mainly at the expense of altcoins, according to 10x Research.
Thai regulators raid World iris scanning site in latest headache for Sam Altman
Thailand’s SEC raids World’s iris scanning site over unlicensed WLD token operations, raising legal concerns for Sam Altman’s digital identity project.
Can the biggest Bitcoin whales really decide when the market turns green or red?
Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color.
Bitcoin treasuries can earn more Bitcoin, says Willem Schroé
Corporate Bitcoin reserves now rival ETFs, and Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé wants to turn those dormant holdings into active, yield-generating assets.
JPMorgan reportedly plans to let clients borrow against their Bitcoin and Ether
This could make Bitcoin and Ether more attractive to institutional investors seeking to maximize the utility of their assets.
Bitcoin-only app Relai gets EU green light under MiCA
Switzerland’s BTC-only investment app, Relai, obtained a MiCA license in France, aiming to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible.
Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 update crashes $5.8B economy, reviving NFT debate
A major update to Counter-Strike 2’s item mechanics wiped nearly $2 billion from its $5.8 billion skin market, igniting debate over central control in gaming.
AI gives retail investors a way out of the diversification trap
Traditional diversification enforces market mediocrity. Agentic AI tools offer retail investors institutional-grade analysis.
Paypal’s PYUSD Fights Its Way to Sixth Place in the Stablecoin Shark Tank
The stablecoin market is lounging in the $300 billion penthouse, clocking in at a tidy $308.218 billion per defillama.com data. Meanwhile, Paypal’s PYUSD has muscled its way into sixth place among stablecoins, now flaunting a cool $2.761 billion in circulation after an explosive climb this year. Paypal’s Digital Dollar Joins the Frenzy of Stablecoin Heavyweights […]
Traders see BNB going ‘up only’ after Trump’s CZ pardon
BNB jumped after Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder CZ, fueling trader optimism and fresh speculation that altcoin season could soon return.
Trump on CZ pardon: I’m told ‘what he did is not even a crime’
Following the pardon, CZ said he would do “everything we can to help make America the Capital of Crypto and advance Web3 worldwide.”
DeFi perps volume explodes past $1T in record month so far
Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter have pushed decentralized perps trading volume to over $1 trillion in October, beating August’s tally with a week to spare.
Crypto traders brace for Friday’s delayed US inflation report
September’s inflation data, which has been delayed by the government shutdown, is expected to be high at 3.1% but it is unlikely to stop momentum for Fed rate cuts.
Trader who made $190M shorting crash also apparently bet on CZ’s pardon
While some onchain sleuths called it “obvious insider knowledge,” others argued that Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao was expected.
Bulls dominate as Bitcoin options open interest soars to $63B
Bitcoin options open interest reached a record $63 billion, with bullish strike prices at $120,000 to $140,000 dominating.
Polymarket bets that Sam Bankman-Fried gets pardon surge to 12%
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s odds on Polymarket of being pardoned by US President Donald Trump have more than doubled since Changpeng Zhao was pardoned.
Hopes rise for altseason, but signals aren’t there yet
Crypto analysts said the altcoin season could be arriving soon as liquidity shifts to risk assets, but altseason indicators currently stand at bear market lows.
Solo Bitcoin miner scores $347K, ‘pure self-soverignty in action’
A solo Bitcoin miner has beaten the odds to mine an entire block alone — earning $347,000 in rewards and showcasing the network’s decentralized spirit.
Bitcoin not immune to 50% crashes despite Wall Street love: BitMine’s Lee
Tom Lee points to the stock market’s steep drawdowns, despite strong progress in recent times, as a sign that Bitcoin could still see 50% declines in the future.
Australians emerge as world’s most crypto-curious investors, data reveals
The Australian crypto user base is expected to grow to 11.16 million by next year, with nearly 41% of Australians participating in crypto.
Another ‘Satoshi era’ wallet from 2009 has awakened and moved Bitcoin
The Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale was last active in June 2011, but initially mined its coins between April and June 2009, soon after the network went live.
US energy secretary floats faster direct grid access for AI and crypto miners
S. Matthew Schultz, the CEO of Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark, said the new rules would create expedited connections for Bitcoin mining and data centers.
Trump’s CZ pardon draws fury from Maxine Waters over ‘pay-to-play’ crypto ties
Representative Maxine Waters slammed US President Donald Trump’s pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, calling it a corrupt favor.
Worst Uptober ever? Bitcoin price risks first ‘red’ October in years
Bitcoin remained red despite returning to the top of its local trading range, leading to warnings of the “worst Uptober ever” from disappointed bulls.
Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol agree on return of $120M in FET tokens to avoid legal battle
The FET token’s price fell by over 93% since the merger of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, a drop that is unrelated to Ocean Protocol’s actions, according to its founder.
Binance founder CZ’s presidential pardon is not an acquittal
A presidential pardon spares CZ from punishment but not guilt — cementing his conviction, blocking appeal options, and exposing Binance to civil lawsuits.
Crypto spot trading on CEXs recovers by 31% in Q3 after sharp drop
After steep declines in Q1 and Q2, crypto spot trading on CEXs rebounded significantly, with volumes approaching those of late 2024.
How high can HYPE’s price go after Robinhood listing?
HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its Robinhood listing, now eyeing a 40% price rally by November.
‘There were NO money-laundering’ charges, CZ claps back at Senator Warren
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Elizabeth Warren “can’t get her facts right” after she claimed he pled guilty to a money-laundering charge.
How an anonymous trader made $192M shorting one of the biggest crypto crashes
A single anonymous trader saw the crash coming and capitalized on it, earning $192 million in just a few hours.
Dogecoin price chart projects 25% gains, but first, this must happen
Dogecoin must break above the $0.20 resistance level to signal a reduction in selling pressure, potentially sending the DOGE price beyond $0.25.
Crypto treasuries siphon $800B from altcoins, and it might be ‘forever’
Corporate crypto treasuries have attracted about $800 billion from retail investors, mainly at the expense of altcoins, according to 10x Research.
Thai regulators raid World iris scanning site in latest headache for Sam Altman
Thailand’s SEC raids World’s iris scanning site over unlicensed WLD token operations, raising legal concerns for Sam Altman’s digital identity project.
Can the biggest Bitcoin whales really decide when the market turns green or red?
Whales still move prices, but ETF flows, exchange liquidity, and macro shifts now decide Bitcoin’s daily color.
Bitcoin treasuries can earn more Bitcoin, says Willem Schroé
Corporate Bitcoin reserves now rival ETFs, and Botanix Labs founder Willem Schroé wants to turn those dormant holdings into active, yield-generating assets.
JPMorgan reportedly plans to let clients borrow against their Bitcoin and Ether
This could make Bitcoin and Ether more attractive to institutional investors seeking to maximize the utility of their assets.
Bitcoin-only app Relai gets EU green light under MiCA
Switzerland’s BTC-only investment app, Relai, obtained a MiCA license in France, aiming to bring Bitcoin to as many people as possible.
Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 update crashes $5.8B economy, reviving NFT debate
A major update to Counter-Strike 2’s item mechanics wiped nearly $2 billion from its $5.8 billion skin market, igniting debate over central control in gaming.
AI gives retail investors a way out of the diversification trap
Traditional diversification enforces market mediocrity. Agentic AI tools offer retail investors institutional-grade analysis.
Qualigen Therapeutics (QLGN) Stock: Partners with BitGo for $30 Million Crypto Treasury Strategy
TLDR Qualigen Therapeutics (QLGN) partnered with BitGo to allocate $30 million into a diversified basket of 10 digital assets as part of its treasury strategy. The stock jumped 5% to $3.53 following the announcement, with premarket trading showing a 75% surge. BitGo will provide qualified custody services, cold storage, and over-the-counter trading desk access for [...] The post Qualigen Therapeutics (QLGN) Stock: Partners with BitGo for $30 Million Crypto Treasury Strategy appeared first on Blockonomi.
Traders see BNB going ‘up only’ after Trump’s CZ pardon
BNB jumped after Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder CZ, fueling trader optimism and fresh speculation that altcoin season could soon return.
Trump on CZ pardon: I’m told ‘what he did is not even a crime’
Following the pardon, CZ said he would do “everything we can to help make America the Capital of Crypto and advance Web3 worldwide.”
DeFi perps volume explodes past $1T in record month so far
Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter have pushed decentralized perps trading volume to over $1 trillion in October, beating August’s tally with a week to spare.
Crypto traders brace for Friday’s delayed US inflation report
September’s inflation data, which has been delayed by the government shutdown, is expected to be high at 3.1% but it is unlikely to stop momentum for Fed rate cuts.
Trader who made $190M shorting crash also apparently bet on CZ’s pardon
While some onchain sleuths called it “obvious insider knowledge,” others argued that Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao was expected.
Bulls dominate as Bitcoin options open interest soars to $63B
Bitcoin options open interest reached a record $63 billion, with bullish strike prices at $120,000 to $140,000 dominating.
Polymarket bets that Sam Bankman-Fried gets pardon surge to 12%
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s odds on Polymarket of being pardoned by US President Donald Trump have more than doubled since Changpeng Zhao was pardoned.