Bitcoin miners finally caught a breather at block height 919,296 as mining difficulty eased up for the first time since June. The difficulty dipped 2.73%, landing at a still-hefty 146.72 trillion. After Brutal Months, Bitcoin Miners Breathe Easier With 2.73% Difficulty Cut With bitcoin prices sliding amid the difficulty cranking up to 150.84 trillion, miners […]
Read MoreAustralia Targets Crypto ATM Abuse With New Student Visa Data Rules
The Australian government says it will intensify its crackdown on money laundering involving international students and crypto ATMs. Banks to Gain Access to Student Visa Status The Australian government has announced plans to intensify its scrutiny of international students allegedly exploited by criminals to launder money through crypto automated teller machines (ATMs). Under new immigration […]
Read MoreBitcoin Drops to $107K, Triggers $714M in Liquidations
On Oct. 16, the crypto market dropped below $3.8 trillion in value, led by bitcoin’s fall to $107,625—its lowest in over six weeks. Bitcoin and Altcoins Register Steep Losses The cryptocurrency market plunged on Oct. 16, with total market capitalization falling below $3.8 trillion. Leading the decline was bitcoin (BTC), which dropped to last seen […]
Read MoreYou Are Thinking About Crypto All Wrong
As the global economy becomes more digital, the rails that move value are being rebuilt. Tokenization is not a fad – it is the quiet upgrade shaping the next internet. Crypto is misunderstood. For many, it is synonymous with speculation – a digital casino filled with meme coins, Bitcoin millionaires and overnight losses. But that […]
Read MoreTRON: TRX Staking Now Available on Ledger Live Through Yield.xyz
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. New York City, New York, October 16, 2025 – Yield.xyz, a pioneering DeFi infrastructure firm, today announced that TRX, the native utility token of the TRON network, can now be staked directly on Ledger Live. This strategic integration, powered by Yield.xyz’s leading API infrastructure, enables millions […]
Read MoreRipple Targets Fortune 500 Treasuries With Latest $1B Acquisition
Ripple, the digital asset infrastructure firm, announced the $1 billion acquisition of GTreasury, a global leader in treasury management systems, signaling a bold move into the corporate treasury sector. Ripple Snaps Up GTreasury to Bridge Blockchain and Corporate Finance According to Ripple’s Oct. 16 announcement, the acquisition gives the company access to the multi-trillion-dollar corporate […]
Read MoreKraken Acquires CFTC-Licensed Small Exchange for $100 Million
Kraken has acquired Small Exchange, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated Designated Contract Market, for $100 million, marking a major step in its plan to expand crypto derivatives offerings in the U.S. Small Exchange Deal Expands Kraken U.S. Derivatives Reach Kraken has taken another decisive step in its U.S. expansion by acquiring Small Exchange, a […]
Read MoreBitcoin’s Quantum Risk: Former Pharma Exec Martin Shkreli Says Shor’s Algorithm Is the One to Watch
American investor and former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli told host Isabel Foxen Duke that if quantum computing ever scales, Shor’s algorithm—not artificial intelligence (AI)—poses the most credible path to cracking the elliptic curve cryptography behind bitcoin wallets, though today’s hardware is far from capable. Satoshi’s Keys and Quantum Dreams: Shkreli on Timelines and Tactics During […]
Read MoreEther ETFs See $170 Million Inflow as Bitcoin ETFs Slip
Investor sentiment diverged sharply midweek as bitcoin ETFs faced $104 million in outflows, while ether ETFs attracted $170 million in new capital, led by Blackrock’s ETHA. Bitcoin Funds See $104 Million Exit, Ether Stays in Green The exchange-traded fund (ETF) market took a turn midweek, with bitcoin products cooling off while ether ETFs pulled in […]
Read MoreBitcoin Price Watch: Short-Term Charts Hint at Accumulation—But Don’t Blink
Another day, another dance on the crypto high wire. Bitcoin may be clinging just above the $111K ledge, but the charts are less interested in a party and more in plotting their next move—quietly, methodically, and with just a hint of drama. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Let’s start with the daily chart, where the grand stage […]
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