Bitcoin Privacy Faces New Questions Over HMRC Crypto Powers
UK crypto rules are entering a new phase. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is proposing to extend its information-gathering powers to cryptoasset businesses and to change the rules on access to computer records and software. Critics warn that linking names,…
These 5 Bitcoin Indicators Have Turned Bullish for the First Time Since 2025: Report
Bitcoin’s MVRV reading is 0.20, while NUPL has returned to positive territory, suggesting aggregate investor profits have improved. Bitcoin’s on-chain regime model from BIT has returned to a 67% net-long position for a second consecutive month, with five indicators…
US eyes $1 billion Iran-linked crypto seizure, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said authorities have located about $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency that they could seize this week as Washington presses ahead with financial restrictions against Tehran. Summary Bessent said U.S. authorities could seize $1 billion…
Oil and Treasury Yields Put the BTC USD Recovery Narrative to Test
BTC USD fell -1.5% to $82,700 by 02:13 ET (06:13 GMT) on Thursday, October 8, after briefly touching $82,300.50, its lowest level in nearly three weeks. The decline came as rising oil prices, Middle East tensions, and surging Treasury yields…
Solana Growth Signals Hope Despite Woes
Data from Santiment shows new wallet creation rising even as prices slump, hinting network curiosity hasn’t faded with sentiment yet. The price of Solana’s native SOL token is near $84, after a steep, multi-month slide that erased nearly 67%…
How a Wallet Compromise Killed the Solana DeFi Aggregator
After exploring fundraising and acquisition options, the teams concluded that no sustainable recovery path existed following the breach. Solana-based DeFi aggregator, Step Finance, along with two other affiliate projects, SolanaFloor and Remora Markets, announced plans to shut down all…
$1 Billion Floods Back Into Crypto Funds, Snapping Five-Week $4B Bleed
CoinShares reported $1 billion weekly turnaround, driven by Bitcoin buying and renewed investor appetite across major markets. Investment products tied to digital assets recorded $1 billion in net inflows last week, reversing a five-week run of $4 billion in…
Bitcoin Dominates While Ethereum Breaks Streak in Volatile $230M Week
Bitcoin dominated weekly activity while Ethereum snapped its streak. Digital asset investment products posted $230 million in net additions last week, in a slowdown relative to recent trends. Although concerns around the Iran conflict have affected sentiment, CoinShares stated…
What is MemeToro? Exploring Open-Source AI Memecoin Launchpad
MemeToro is an open-source AI memecoin launchpad project for BNB Smart Chain that turns online trend signals into documented token-launch proposals. MemeToro’s planned system combines an AI agent, public launch manifests, and smart contracts so users can inspect a memecoin…
OKX Launches Standalone OKX Money App to Offer Digital Dollar Savings and Payments
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Check out the BitPinas Token 2049 Coverage Here Cryptocurrency platform OKX launched a standalone mobile application, OKX Money, on Oct….
Ripple (XRP) Lands New South Korea Deal as Meritz Securities Explores Digital Asset Custody
The partnership adds Ripple’s custody and tokenization technology to Meritz Securities’ plans for entering South Korea’s digital asset sector. Meritz Securities is stepping further into digital assets through a new partnership with Ripple. The South Korean securities firm said…
3 Cryptocurrencies AI Predicts Could Explode This October
BTC is not among the selected potential winners but XRP has found its way. October has built a reputation as a particularly strong month for many cryptocurrencies, earning the nickname “Uptober.” We asked some of the most popular AI-powered…
Targeting Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Banning Public Officials From Issuing Memecoins
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Sunday that bans state public officials from launching memecoins. In addition to the ban on state officials, California Assembly Bill 2409 also prohibits crypto service providers from offering California residents the sale…
Bitcoin Nears a Major Bullish Signal Not Seen in More Than a Year
Bitcoin is approaching a technical milestone that could strengthen the case for a broader recovery, with its key 50-, 100- and 200-day moving averages on the verge of forming a fully bullish alignment for the first time since mid-2025. The…
Bitcoin Price Slips Under $84K as Tom Lee Eyes Biggest Bull Market Ever
Key Takeaways Tom Lee said at Token2049 on Oct. 7 that this “may be the biggest bull market we’ve ever seen.” Bitmine bought 12,500 ETH worth $33.65M via Bitgo, lifting it to about 4.9% of ether’s supply. With a hard…
What could the WLFI app mean for WLFI holders?
World Liberty Financial has prepared its WLFI app for release as its token trades near USD 0.054, roughly 84% below its record high. Summary WLFI app is ready for release, but World Liberty Financial has not announced a date. WLFI…
North Dakota’s Roughrider Coin Goes Live on Fiserv and Solana
More than 90 banks and credit unions across North Dakota will be able to access Roughrider Coin through Firsev’s Commercial Center platform. Milwaukee-based Fiserv announced on October 1 that its digital asset platform is live with financial institutional clients,…
Senate Probe Finds Iran Using Tether’s Stablecoin to Bypass Sanctions and Fund Proxies Like Hezbollah: Report
Iran has been leaning on Tether’s dollar-pegged USDT to dodge a U.S. sanctions dragnet and move money for the regime and proxies such as Hezbollah, according to a new Senate Democrats report. The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations says the token…