Key Takeaways Russia mandated crypto transfers via 13 licensed exchanges while banning direct resident P2P trading by 2027. Central bank rules restrict transfers to self-custody wallets and between individual licensed accounts. Regulations aim to curb tax evasion and enforce oversight, though only 20% of trading volume is expected to shift. Bank of Russia Bans Transactions […]
Key Takeaways XRP’s price trades near $1.29, with technical support at $1.27 and resistance extending toward $1.35. XRP futures open interest totals $2.77 billion, down 1.32%, as leverage and aggressive buying weaken. Polymarket gives XRP a 50% chance of touching $1.20, while Kalshi traders temper October expectations. XRP Price Struggles to Find Its Footing as […]
Key Takeaways Two wallets from 2013 moved 416.69 BTC on Oct. 17, ending more than 13 years of dormancy. October’s dormant BTC activity reached 774.17 BTC, slowing from August and September. Onchain patterns suggest coordinated transfers, but no evidence indicates the coins were sold. Two 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Wake Up in the Same Block After […]
Key Takeaways Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Metal Research redesigned the electrolyte in an alkaline all-iron flow battery, which then ran more than 6,000 charge-discharge cycles with no measurable capacity loss. That works out to roughly 16 years of daily use. Iron costs about 80 times less than lithium as a […]
Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees tokenization expanding opportunities across financial markets. Goldman Sachs joined DTCC’s tokenization service launch in July and is exploring scalable applications. Goldman Sachs discussed DeFi and prediction markets but announced no specific products in either sector. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Sees Opportunity in Blockchain’s Challenge to Wall […]
Key Takeaways Nine U.S.-listed companies, including Broadcom and Verizon, formally objected to OKXICE tokenized shares. OKXICE’s Oct. 15 notice identifies nine issuers opposing the venue’s third-party tokenization model. OKXICE’s planned 24/7 stock market faces issuer objections despite temporary SEC regulatory relief. Nine Companies Object to Tokenized Shares The objections appear in an Oct. 15 public […]
Key Takeaways Pump.fun introduced Hyperliquid-powered perpetual futures trading on Oct. 17, 2026. Pump.fun charges up to 0.10% per futures order and 0.25% per bridge transfer. Pump.fun excludes U.S. and Ontario users while Hyperliquid manages trading and liquidations. Pump.fun Brings Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures to Its Trading Platform Pump.fun built its reputation helping traders create and speculate […]
Key Takeaways The EU and 8 nations signed a Warsaw Convention protocol to combat crypto-funded crime and terrorism. The agreement enables instant asset freezes and expands financial units’ power to halt suspicious transactions. Recovered funds over €10,000 will be split among involved nations, with provisions for public interest reuse. EU Signs Warsaw Convention Crypto Modernization […]
Key Takeaways Following 2023 bank failures, Frgmnt CEO Aurélien Roussel urged stablecoin issuers to diversify reserves. Tether leads global trade, but MiCA regulations force issuers to build 100% compliant local infrastructure. Sub-cent Layer 2 transaction costs will drive stablecoins beyond payments into yield-generating capital. From Speculative Tools to Digital Dollar Access When the first wave […]
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s price traded near $81,500 on Oct. 17, with $81,000 support and $82,500 resistance defining the battle. BTC’s oscillators remained largely neutral, while shorter-term moving averages favored sellers. Bitcoin retained bullish longer-term averages, but a break below $80,714 would expose $79,694. Bitcoin Price Stalls at $81,500 as Short-Term Bears Challenge Longer-Term Bulls Bitcoin’s […]