Bank of England stablecoin regulation alignment with US aims to ensure consistent oversight and harmonized digital asset rules.
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ETH’s flash crash to $3,050 cleared out $1.3 billion in leveraged long positions, creating a market imbalance with $7 billion in short liquidity. Will a short squeeze send ETH above $4,000?
Gemini XRP perpetual contracts with 100x leverage for EU offer EU traders access to non-expiring XRP positions and advanced risk tools.
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In the wake of the U.S. GENIUS Act, Canadian lawmakers are moving on Canadian-dollar-backed stablecoin legislation, which is being cheered by crypto interests.
Following its airdrop claim, the Monad Foundation said it launch the mainnet of its layer-1 network later this month alongside the MON token.
Zcash hits an all-time high near $500 as privacy coin momentum grows, surpassing Monero and driving trading volume across the sector.
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Bitcoin has officially lost its footing below the critical $100,000 level, rattling markets and fueling a wave of fear-driven selling. The move comes after a sharp surge in bearish sentiment, with CryptoQuant data indicating that Bitcoin’s latest decline is largely psychological rather than fundamentally driven. Related Reading: Anti-CZ Whale Scores Nearly $100M On ASTER And Altcoin Shorts As Market Sells Off Over the past several days, the market has shifted from confidence to panic at remarkable speed. The Fear & Greed Index plunged to 21 — deep in fear territory — just days after BTC briefly tapped $107K. Bullish narratives calling for a $150K–$200K breakout have vanished from social platforms, replaced by anxiety, disbelief, and calls for deeper downside. Google search trends for Bitcoin interest cooled significantly after October highs, mirroring weakening retail enthusiasm. Meanwhile, altcoin sentiment collapsed to extreme lows, hitting -81 as traders capitulated across the board. This emotional swing is not unusual for crypto. With a relatively small market structure and large speculative participation, crypto assets remain highly sensitive to sentiment shocks. In many cases, price movements are influenced more by crowd psychology than by on-chain fundamentals. While the sell-off has been intense, analysts note that network data remains resilient — raising the question of whether panic, rather than macro reality, is driving this correction. On-Chain Data Shows Strength Beneath the Sell-Off Despite Bitcoin’s sharp drop below $100K, on-chain data paints a very different picture beneath the surface. According to a CryptoQuant report by XWIN Research Japan, there is no evidence of structural weakness or network deterioration — only a sentiment-driven correction. Key network metrics remain solid. Exchange withdrawals have surged, suggesting investors are moving BTC into self-custody rather than rushing to exit the market. Meanwhile, UTXOs in loss have risen to roughly 12%, signaling discomfort — but still far from levels associated with true capitulation phases in past cycles. This indicates that most market participants remain positioned for longer-term upside. At the protocol level, Bitcoin continues to show strength. Hashrate remains near all-time highs at approximately 1.1 ZH/s, reinforcing network security and miner confidence. Whale ratio has trended lower, pointing to reduced sell-side pressure from large holders. Liquidity dynamics also support a potential rebound. Over $10.7B in stablecoins has recently flowed into Binance, providing substantial dry powder for future accumulation. Realized cap data shows long-term holders trimming some profits, but importantly, incoming demand continues to absorb supply. Overall, the pullback appears sentiment-driven rather than fundamental. On-chain signals suggest the broader uptrend remains intact — making this volatility a test of conviction, not the start of a structural reversal. Related Reading: Balancer Hacker Now Converting Loot to Ethereum: Stolen Funds Surge To $116.6M Key Support Under Pressure, Short-Term Trend Weakens Bitcoin continues to trade under heavy pressure following its breakdown from the $110,000 range, slipping below the psychological $100,000 level before stabilizing near current support around $101,800. The 4-hour chart shows a clear transition into a lower-highs, lower-lows structure, confirming short-term bearish momentum. Moving averages reinforce this weakness: price is trading below the 50-, 100-, and 200-period moving averages, signaling that bears remain in control. The sharp impulse move down was met with a spike in volume, suggesting panic-driven selling rather than a slow, distribution-based decline. Since then, volume has normalized as price attempts to consolidate above the $100,000 region. This zone now serves as a pivotal demand area — a break below it could expose deeper downside toward $95,000–$98,000, where stronger historical liquidity sits. Related Reading: Whale Piles Into ASTER Shorts After CZ’s Comment – $52.8M On the Line Despite the selloff, Bitcoin is showing early signs of stabilization. The wick below $100K indicates buyers stepped in aggressively at that level, preventing further liquidation cascades. However, bulls need to reclaim the $105,000–$107,000 band to neutralize short-term downside pressure and signal a potential recovery. For now, the trend remains fragile as market sentiment cools and traders reassess positioning. Price stability above $100K is critical — losing this range could trigger another wave of forced selling, while defending it may set the stage for a relief bounce. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
The Japanese Bitcoin treasury said its strategy going forward would account for Bitcoin's price volatility.
Tangem Pay enables users to spend Circle’s USDC stablecoin worldwide through a virtual Visa card that connects directly to Tangem’s self-custodial hardware wallet.
Crypto platforms are hoping to generate more transaction revenue and add new clients by offering debit and credit cards.
US Treasury yields rose as the Supreme Court reviews presidential tariff authority, signaling market uncertainty over future trade policy.
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Bitcoin's revised target reflects shifting investor focus and market dynamics, highlighting the need for new catalysts to drive growth.
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Also: The First AI Agent App Store, ETH Devs Lock In Fusaka Mainnet Date and Edge & Node’s Ampersand.
The mining hardware maker said it's refocusing on its core business of ASIC chip design and high-performance computing equipment as it scales production in the United States.
This comes after the Foundation opened its airdrop claim portal on October 14, inviting users to verify their eligibility.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
With a third of Bitcoin held at a loss, onchain data suggested that the market may be nearing a critical reset phase. Will BTC end the year above its range highs?
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has cautioned that soaring valuations and opaque financing could expose AI investors to steep corrections.
Galaxy Digital says bitcoin’s “maturity era” has slowed upside momentum as whales offload and ETFs absorb supply.
Bitcoin’s four-year cycle used to offer a simple script: halving rewards meant scarcity, and scarcity meant higher prices. This pattern held for over a decade. Every four years, the network’s reward to miners was halved, thereby tightening the supply, followed by a speculative frenzy that resulted in a new all-time high. However, as Bitcoin hovers […]
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In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Pascal Eberle writes about redefining the custody standards for banking and Andy Baehr explains how the crypto market is awaiting a new leader to spark its next rally.
Crypto analyst Arthur has predicted that the XRP price is preparing to decouple from Bitcoin (BTC). For years, XRP’s price movements have mirrored those of BTC, but according to Arthur, the market is evolving in ways that could soon set XRP apart. The emergence of Ripple’s new institutional brokerage platform and recent acquisitions, alongside the growing strength of its associated stablecoin, are key drivers that the analyst believes could drive this separation. XRP Price Set To Break Away From Bitcoin Arthur’s recent thread shared on X social media paints a confident picture of XRP’s future. He argues that the cryptocurrency is starting to chart its own course, breaking away from Bitcoin’s influence. Traditionally, XRP’s price has followed BTC’s overall direction and trajectory, rising and falling in tandem with the broader altcoin market. Related Reading: Why This Analyst Is More Bullish On XRP Over Ethereum For The Short-Term However, Arthur believes that the latest developments surrounding Ripple, a crypto payments company, could significantly change this dynamic. He points to Ripple Prime as the biggest factor that could drive this shift. Notably, Ripple Prime is a digital asset spot prime brokerage that Ripple recently launched following its acquisition of Hidden Road. The brokerage platform offers OTC spot trading, Foreign Exchange (FX), derivatives, and swaps, all seamlessly integrated with XRP and RLUSD, Ripple’s regulated stablecoin. By offering Wall Street a means to enter the blockchain finance market, Arthur contends that Ripple Prime could redefine how institutions view digital assets like XRP. Instead of being swayed by broader market sentiment, this institutional demand from Ripple’s new brokerage platform and ongoing developments could drive XRP’s value based on measurable utility. Additionally, it could finally establish the cryptocurrency as a standalone asset rather than one that constantly tracks Bitcoin’s movements. In his analysis, Arthur frames Bitcoin as a speculative digital asset, while XRP is viewed as a form of financial infrastructure. He explains that this is a crucial distinction considering infrastructure assets are typically driven by real-world adoption and utility, rather than “hype cycles.” With RLUSD surpassing a $1 billion market cap just a year after its launch, the analyst maintains that Ripple has established a stable and transparent institutional framework that effectively balances liquidity and compliance. Through this setup, RLUSD provides price stability, while XRP offers transaction liquidity, creating a financial ecosystem designed for real-world use, which is ideal for driving price growth. Regulation And Utility Shifts To Redefine XRP’s Identity Arthur expands on his analysis by connecting Ripple’s recent developments to a broader picture. He explains that institutions using Ripple Prime to settle payments with XRP and RLUSD are driven by different incentives. They do not care about Bitcoin and are not chasing speculative gains like typical crypto traders, but prioritize efficiency, regulation, and liquidity. Related Reading: Analyst Shares Why He Bought A Massive Stack Of XRP, ‘It’s Not A Gamble’ He also highlighted the potential impact of the upcoming CLARITY Act in the US. If passed, the analyst says that the bill could reclassify XRP as a commodity, moving it away from the “crypto basket” and placing it in the same regulatory category as assets like gold. Through this combination of legal clarity, stablecoin integration, asset class change, and subsequent institutional demand, Arthur says that XRP’s price will gradually decouple from Bitcoin. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
XLM outperformed the broader crypto market with a 0.97% gain, supported by a sharp rise in trading activity and an ascending technical pattern suggesting continued upside potential.
With the right workflow, data feeds and prompts, ChatGPT can generate structured market summaries, flag risk clusters and support smarter decision-making.
A December rate cut could signal a shift towards more accommodative monetary policy, potentially impacting economic growth and market stability.
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Bitcoin bulls are aggressively defending the critical $100,000 support level, as a break below it may accelerate selling, potentially pulling BTC price below $87,800.
Hedera’s HBAR token climbed 1.31% to $0.1725 on Tuesday, with trading volume soaring as technical indicators point to a potential move above key resistance levels.
Pi Squared has announced the launch of its Devnet 2.0 to bring “internet-speed payments” to Web3 and advance its goal of 1 million transactions per second (TPS) by 2026. Related Reading: Bitcoin Eyes ‘Moment Of Truth’ As Price Retests $100,000 Support – Is The Rally Over? Pi Squared Unveils New Upgrade On Wednesday, Pi Squared, a project behind an infinitely scalable network for internet-speed payments, announced the launch of Devnet 2.0, a major upgrade to its Web3 verifiable settlement protocol. Notably, Pi Squared is building FastSet, an infinitely scalable, decentralized payments network designed to deliver “uncapped throughput, internet speed finality, and real-time verifiability.” The network settles transactions in parallel, which allows it to process more transactions per second than blockchains that rely on total ordering. In a September blog post, the project noted that TPS has been a key metric to evaluate the capacity, scalability, and efficiency of a credit card payment system. This metric was later adopted for the data transaction rate of cryptocurrencies, but “TPS may be discouraging to use as a metric in Web3 since there is so much heterogeneity and inconsistency around.” Pi Squared explained that, in the protocol, “TPS refers to the number of claims per second that can be effectively settled. Transactions are a typical example of claims, but FastSet is more than just settling transactions. Any verifiable statement can be settled on FastSet.” According to the official statement, the Web3 verifiable settlement protocol currently reaches 150,000 transactions per second with sub-100ms finality. Additionally, it targets 1 million TPS by mainnet in 2026, aiming to deliver “instant and trustless payments at a global scale.” Grigore Roșu, founder and CEO of Pi Squared, affirmed that “the future of payments demands more than what blockchains can deliver.” Therefore, “with theoretically uncapped TPS, sub-100ms finality, and verifiability by design, Pi Squared is ready to power global payments and financial systems at scale.” A New ‘Playground’ For Web3 Developers Per the statement, Devnet 2.0’s launch advances the Pi Squared goal to build “a future where payments and all forms of transactions happen instantly, verifiably, and with negligible fees.” It detailed that the Devnet 2.0 is a “fully accessible playground for developers to experience FastSet in action, providing a richer ecosystem, new apps, improved infrastructure, and comprehensive developer docs designed to make building on FastSet seamless.” Within the next week, two Decentralized Finance (DeFi) applications, Omniset and OmniSwap, are set to debut on the Devnet 2.0, seeking to “redefine cross-chain asset movement.” The first one acts as a universal liquidity and settlement layer, connecting fragmented liquidity across blockchains into a single verifiable layer, rather than relying on traditional bridges. As a result, users will reportedly be able to “deposit tokens on any chain, mint and use the tokens unrestricted on FastSet, and withdraw them on any other chain, seamlessly, securely, and instantly.” Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Loses Key Support Amid 8% Drop, Risks Major Correction To This Level Meanwhile, the second DeFi application is built on top of OmniSet. It will aggregate decentralized exchanges (DEXs) across networks, discover the best available swap rates, and execute trades using verifiable proofs, to make cross-chain swaps “trustless and lightning fast.” Roșu concluded that the launch of Devnet 2.0 “represents the latest milestone in our mission to deliver on one of the biggest promises of Web3, enabling p2p payments to move as fast as the internet.” Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Galaxy pointed to changing liquidity patterns and leveraged liquidations as key reasons for cutting its Bitcoin price outlook.
The system provides regulators with real-time visibility into a stablecoin's backing and circulation, automating compliance checks onchain.