ZEC price has delivered one of its strongest rallies in years, climbing from $34 in Q3 to nearly $99 at the start of Q4. After a prolonged bear market, Zcash is signaling a powerful comeback. With rising inflows, growing social traction, and new cross-chain support, ZEC crypto is back on traders’ radars. ZEC Price Surges …
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson is excited about the future of crypto! The latest collaboration with NEAR Protocol, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, will give ADA holders new cross-chain capabilities. The partnership is designed to make decentralized interactions simpler and expand Cardano’s reach across multiple blockchains. Hoskinson Hails NEAR Collaboration Hoskinson shared his enthusiasm on X, …
Bitcoin and ether climbed nearly 3% each, but altcoins stole the spotlight with double-digit surges as traders bet on a fresh “altcoin season.”
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, used a wide-ranging conversation on the Lex Fridman Podcast to make one of his clearest long-term calls on Bitcoin yet: “I believe it will come to a point when Bitcoin is worth $1 million.” The remarks appear on Fridman’s newly released episode with Durov. Why Bitcoin Will Reach $1 Million: Pavel Durov Pressed by Fridman on why he kept accumulating Bitcoin and whether he sees further upside, Durov traced his conviction to the asset’s earliest days and to its monetary design. “I was a big believer in Bitcoin since more or less the start of it,” he said, recalling that he bought “my first few thousand of Bitcoin in 2013,” around “$700 per Bitcoin,” and refused to sell even as the price later fell toward $300. Related Reading: Will October Crown Bitcoin Or Break It? Key Levels In Play “And my response to them was, I don’t care. I’m not going to sell it. I believe in this thing.” For Durov, the crux is Bitcoin’s censorship resistance and predictable issuance: “Nobody can confiscate your Bitcoin from you. Nobody can censor you for political reasons. This is the ultimate means of exchange… The governments keep printing money like no tomorrow. Nobody’s printing Bitcoin. There is a predictable inflation and then it stops at a certain point. Bitcoin is here to stay.” Durov also drew a sharp line between his personal finances and Telegram’s operating economics, saying Bitcoin appreciation has effectively financed his lifestyle, not profits from the company. “Telegram is a money losing operation for me personally. Bitcoin is something that allowed me to stay afloat,” he noted, adding that his long-term horizon on the asset has not changed since his early purchases more than a decade ago. The timing of Durov’s $1 million thesis is notable given Telegram’s expanding role at crypto’s consumer edge. The company has progressively integrated the TON ecosystem into its product and business model, committing to Toncoin-based ad payments and revenue sharing for channel owners and opening its advertising platform to a broad set of markets. That TON-denominated ad infrastructure has been credited with catalyzing user and developer activity across Telegram’s mini-app economy. Related Reading: Bitcoin Short-Term Holders At Cost Basis: SOPR At 1 Signals Mareket Equilibrium On the wallet side, Telegram’s crypto functionality—first rolled out internationally—extended to the United States in July 2025, with the TON community’s wallet mini-app enabling in-app transfers and payments. The US expansion followed what Telegram described as nine-figure global wallet activation metrics in 2024, underscoring the scale of a potential distribution channel for on-chain payments and games. As for the $1 million number itself, Durov anchored it in supply discipline and fiat debasement rather than in short-term market catalysts. His reasoning tracks with hard-cap arguments long advanced by Bitcoin’s most committed holders: issuance is programmatic and terminal, while fiscal and monetary expansion remains discretionary. JUST IN: Telegram CEO says he thinks Bitcoin will go to $1,000,000 ???? “The governments keeps printing money like no tomorrow. Nobody is printing bitcoin.” ???? pic.twitter.com/AiDwr7xVkQ — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) September 30, 2025 Whether that macro narrative alone can deliver seven-figure prices is a market question; what Durov made clear is that his own positioning reflects a decade of conviction. “Just look at the trends,” he told Fridman. “Bitcoin is here to stay. All the fiat currencies remain to be seen.” At press time, Bitcoin traded at $114,372. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The USAD token encrypts transaction data end-to-end, aiming to enable private, programmable digital dollars.
Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar told The Block that DATs should use unsecured debt financing instead of secured debt.
The muted price action may not have been to the bulls liking, but bitcoin rose over the past three months, allowing MSTR to post a sizable profit.
Stablecoins' rise may transform banking by challenging traditional lending, prompting regulatory measures to maintain financial stability.
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Stablecoin expansion, AI crossover, and legal leadership defined this very busy month of crypto hiring moves.
David Schwartz, one of Ripple’s longest-serving figures, announced on Sept. 30 that he will step down as Chief Technology Officer after more than thirteen years in the position. Schwartz, who joined Ripple in its early days and became one of the most recognizable voices in the XRP community, said the decision followed what he called […]
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I’ve been closely tracking the crypto markets, and the last day has been extraordinary for ZCash. In just 24 hours, ZEC price surged a staggering 30.82%, notching up a fresh local high at $89.52. This is while its 7-day gains soared to nearly 64%. With a sizable bump in market cap now sitting at $1.44 …
Solana's increased cross-chain activity may enhance its ecosystem's liquidity and position it as a key player in decentralized finance markets.
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The Asian holiday season and U.S. government shutdown may sap liquidity and delay key economic data in early October, according to K33.
October 1, 2025, The crypto market enters a very bullish month of the calendar with an average return of 21%. Bitcoin is holding above $116,000, and Ethereum trades near $4,301, showing strong support. But all eyes are on altcoins, as analysts spot early signs of a potential breakout that could trigger the start of a …
Market analysts and several metrics suggested that Bitcoin’s massive upward move was about to begin after BTC price closed September green.
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has confirmed that its USD1 stablecoin will soon launch on the Aptos blockchain, marking the asset’s first integration with a Move-based network. The announcement, released on Oct. 1, followed an agreement between Aptos and WLFI co-founders Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff. Following the news, Aptos native APT token jumped 8% […]
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CoinShares is set to acquire investment manager Bastion Asset Management to launch actively managed crypto ETFs in the US.
The crypto market is flooded with GameFi projects that promise the next Fortnite and deliver nothing more than overpriced NFTs. So it’s no wonder that investors ghosted tokens like SAND (The Sandbox) and MANA (Decentraland) after the metaverse mania cooled off. Once it occurred to them that virtual plots in pixelated universes aren’t exactly generational wealth, these cryptos plunged more than 95% to a point of no return. The GameFi movement has been mostly lukewarm ever since. But things are changing, and the coming crypto bull cycle could see another GameFi token race for the top charts. Let’s take a closer look at Tapzi ($TAPZI) – an underrated crypto gem trending among early backers now. How Tapzi Redefines Gamefi Your success largely hinges on luck more than gameplay in GameFi, whether it’s the rewards you earn or the value appreciation of the token. But if we take the long-term picture, it’s game mechanics that retain users, and gamers who drive the token price. Any project that compromises the interests of the gamer for the gamblers’ is likely to fail. And the painful dissipation of the metaverse mania made it clear that hype is far from enough to build a serious gaming community. Tapzi is a decentralized skill-based gaming platform that challenges the GameFi status quo. Here, players can stake tokens to compete in real games – like Chess, Checkers, Rock-Paper-Scissors, or Tic Tac Toe – and unlock rewards as they hone their skills. Crypto incentivization is integral to Tapzi’s gaming economy, but it doesn’t come at the cost of real engagement. Built on the BNB Chain, the project shows that the crypto gaming sector has more to offer than tokenomics and chance mechanics. Tapzi’s Skill-Based Gaming Model: Explained Tapzi has a mobile-first design where you can play on the go. On a commute or stuck in a boring meeting, you no longer have to mindlessly scroll through Instagram anymore. Tapzi gives your mind a much-needed refresh with its skill-based games. And if you’re good enough, you can claim prize pools directly from opponent stakes. Being entirely funded by players, the prize pools don’t rely on a central treasury. The entry barrier is set low, financially and technically. Anybody can join the gasless gameplay, and there is even a free mode where you can get plenty of practice before shifting to the paid version. Tapzi’s developer ecosystem is not limited to a single project. It provides SDKs and exposure to promising projects, aligned with its goal to build a hub for skill-based Web3 games. All gaming rewards and payments are paid in $TAPZI tokens. The native crypto has a fixed supply of 5B, out of which 20% is made available for early backers at low prices in the ongoing presale. 25% of the presale tokens unlock at the TGE, and the remaining 75% follows a 3-month vesting schedule to prevent supply shocks. Team tokens, on the other hand, are locked for six months, and vested over 18 months. Together, these strategies encourage long-term adoption of the game and nurture a sustainable gaming economy. Entertainment doesn’t always have to be brain-rot. It can sometimes sharpen your mind and earn money, too. Visit the Tapzi website for more details about the gaming hub and how it works. More in Store Tapzi’s roadmap focuses on phased infrastructure development over feature overload, instilling confidence in its journey ahead. For example, the demo game launch (Web Beta) is scheduled for this quarter, followed by the public release of Tapzi’s web-based multiplayer engine with sample games (Chess, Checkers, RPS, Tic Tac Toe), staking preview, and matchmaking. Alongside, the team will run user acquisition campaigns through gaming guilds, influencer partnerships, and paid traffic from high-conversion Web3 channels. Once the presale is sold out, the token will make its exchange debut on PancakeSwap, with the launch of the $TAPZI/BNB pair. In addition to these, the launch of the Tapzi Platform Beta (mainnet), the first global tournament with a live leaderboard and sponsored rewards, and the mobile gaming app debut are also slated for this quarter. The next phases will focus on expansion and scaling. Some of the most awaited features are NFT avatars, cosmetic stores, cosmetic rarity system, analytic dashboard, and multilingual support. Presale Hits 41% – The Next Crypto to Explode? The $TAPZI presale has already completed 41.6% of its goal, leaving investors with a small window to grab the token before it hits exchanges. The token is currently priced at $0.0035, while the planned launch price is $0.01. So early presale investors are sitting on 186% profit even before the price action begins. But what about early-stage dumping? Tapzi has taken care of that, too. The vesting schedule prevents sell-offs and supports the token’s sustainable value appreciation. And the smart contract has undergone extensive audits by Solidproof and Coinsult, clearing any concerns early-stage investors may have around code vulnerabilities and fraud. But the project’s long-term growth is rooted in its gameplay, boldly shifting the focus from chance to skills. The global gaming industry is predicted to cross $400B by 2028, with mobile gaming at its core, and Web3 gaming is expected to grow from $25B in 2024 to nearly $125B by 2032. These numbers highlight what early positioning in a promising GameFi project like Tapzi could capture in a few years. The $TAPZI presale supports purchases using both cryptocurrencies and fiat cards. But as always, do your own research before investing in crypto. This is not financial advice. Authored by Aaron Walker – https://www.newsbtc.com/news/tapzi-redefines-gamifi-next-altcoin-to-explode
The value of crypto comes from the massive markets it aims to disrupt, not small, niche plays, the report said.
The U.S. government has officially shut down, and markets are starting to feel the effects. Investors are bracing for uncertainty as there are concerns that key economic reports could be delayed and volatility is expected to rise in the markets. Read on to learn more about market impact and the crypto outlook. Shutdown Begins, Markets …
Dogecoin has continued on an interesting path, struggling between $0.2 and $0.24 during this time. Bulls have continued to maintain their hold on the major support levels, but this hold is weakened by the sustained market sell-off that began back in September. However, with the month of October expected to be quite bullish, there could be a quick turn in the tide for the Dogecoin price, with one crypto analyst expecting the altcoin to rally from here. Analyst Predicts Dogecoin Price Will Hit $0.3 Crypto analyst TradingShot first starts out by explaining where the Dogecoin price currently is and how it is trading. Presently, the meme coin is still trading within a Channel Up, which began as far back as March 2025. Additionally, there is also the fact that Dogecoin has been trading above a new support on a higher-lows trendline. This was a trendline that began back in August, following the low that was recorded on the third day of the month. Related Reading: Ethereum Founder Dumps Billions In These Meme Coins, Is This A Repeat Of Shiba Inu In 2021? Other bullish factors that contribute to this are the fact that the Dogecoin price is also seeing a lot of support from the 1D MA100. This 1D MA100 has held up quite nicely, and as long as bulls continue to maintain it, then the analyst does see the bullish trend holding. Moving on to the present, the Dogecoin price is now entering what is arguably one of the most bullish months in history, and with this new month, the crypto analyst believes that the cryptocurrency could test the top of the higher-highs trendline of the current pattern. Looking at the pattern, the top of the higher-highs trendline ended at the 1.136 Fibonacci extension level. This Fibonacci extension level coincides with the Dogecoin price at $0.32; thus, a test of the higher-highs trendline would put the Dogecoin price above $0.3 once again. Bears Could Still Break Ground Just as the 1D MA100 is the level holding up the price, it could quickly become bearish for the Dogecoin price if the bulls fail to hold it. TradingShot explains that a candle close below this point would cause the Channel Up to trigger a test of the higher low bottom. This would lead to a 42.82% decline, placing the target as low as $0.17. Related Reading: Analyst’s Prediction Plays Out As Bitcoin Price Rebounds, Here’s The Full Forecast Nevertheless, there seems to be a higher reward for buyers at this level since the market is expected to rebound. “As a result, the current price action, which has Doge sitting just above the 1D MA100, offers a great reward on the lowest possible risk,” TradingShot stated. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Robert Kiyosaki is furious. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author said he wanted to “vomit” after hearing Warren Buffett praise gold and silver – two assets the billionaire has ridiculed for decades. Kiyosaki believes Buffett’s sudden change in tone is a warning. “Even though Buffett shit on gold and silver investors like me for years, …
AOL discontinued dial-up internet access yesterday, Sept. 30, 2025, ending the access service while AOL Mail and other products remain. According to AOL, the AOL Dialer and AOL Shield are now retired, with instructions for users to transition off legacy connections now posted for support reference. The shutdown affects a tiny fraction of U.S. households […]
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Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Yield surged to 309.8% in late 2024, showing its per-share BTC exposure more than tripled before stabilizing at 33% this year.
Bitcoin pushed higher toward $117,000 on Wednesday as bulls ignored downside liquidity to follow gold as it hit fresh all-time highs.
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