Key Takeaways As of Oct. 11, 2026, Liquid Network’s peg-out operations remain frozen 35 days after an exploit drained nearly 4,000 BTC. Attackers returned 3,400 BTC but still hold 598.5 BTC worth $49.69 million, leaving the protocol’s creators frustrated. Blockstream faces growing criticism as an external security audit continues with no date for restoring peg-outs. […]
Key Takeaways China proposed a national blockchain network to deeply integrate its real and digital economies. This network aims to enhance data property ownership and efficiently manage nationwide digital resources. The plan supports the ‘East data, West computing’ project, shifting computing centers to western regions. China Pushes for Creation of National Blockchain Network as Part […]
Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell below $82,000 Monday as $488.61 million in crypto liquidations hit 118,142 traders. Coinglass data shows bullish positions accounted for $406.48 million, or 83.2%, of liquidations. Ethereum, solana and XRP joined bitcoin’s decline as investors awaited Wednesday’s CPI report. Bitcoin’s Slide Wipes Out 118,000 Crypto Traders On Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, bitcoin’s […]
Key Takeaways Doppler’s XRP Vault topped 90M XRP on Oct. 12, up from 51.09M XRP in its Feb. 27, per its Q1/Q2 reports. Doppler’s June 19 report showed $109.4M in backing assets against $105.5M in user deposits, or 103.75%. Evernorth’s Nasdaq debut on Oct. 12 puts a 473M XRP treasury with yield plans next to […]
Key Takeaways Hugo Jeandesboz joins Evernorth as CIO to put its 473M XRP to work through lending and liquidity strategies. XRPN touched $19.39 on Oct. 12 before closing at $16.91, about 68% below its Oct. 2 peak of $53. XRP slid to $1.35 on debut day, and Evernorth’s Nasdaq bell ceremony is set for Oct. […]
Key Takeaways Polymarket traders give bitcoin just a 27% chance of hitting $100,000 before 2027, despite $75.1M in trading. Kalshi’s October forecast sits at $87,000, while its year-end bitcoin projection stands at $83,554. Polymarket bettors see a 57% chance of bitcoin touching $80,000 this October, versus 2% for $100,000. Bitcoin’s $100K Comeback Faces a Skeptical […]
Key Takeaways Bitcoin twice defended the $81.5K ETF cost basis despite $746M in recent fund outflows. Glassnode sees $77.5K as the next major support if institutional demand fails to hold the floor. ETF investor positioning now matters more than fresh inflows for bitcoin’s next move. Glassnode Flags $77.5K if Bitcoin Loses ETF Cost Basis Bitcoin […]
Key Takeaways Ethereum NFT marketplace Blur will shut down its website on Nov. 12, 2026. Blur’s lending protocol Blend will also stop facilitating loans on the same date. The NFT market has cooled dramatically in the last few years, and trading volume on the marketplace has collapsed since its early 2023 peak. Blur’s Impending Demise […]
Key Takeaways A Hyperliquid account long 5.76M NEAR from $2.35 shows a $20.55M paper gain as NEAR trades near $5.82. The trader also holds about $14.7M in shorts on BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, ADA and AVAX, down about $1.33M. NEAR’s rally rides Bitwise’s spot ETF from Sept. 29, and the position’s liquidation price sits […]
Key Takeaways Interactive Brokers is taking another step into crypto, teaming up with Zerohash to let eligible clients stake ether and earn rewards on their holdings. Customers can stake or unstake ETH directly through IBKR’s Client Portal, with rewards automatically added to their positions so they can earn more over time. Crypto staking is gaining […]