Bitcoin and Ethereum Uptober Rally Catalysts
‘Uptober’ momentum is back in focus as traders weigh a mix of macro catalysts and fresh institutional buying that could define crypto’s path through October. Historically dubbed “Uptober” after repeated recoveries following weak Septembers, this month’s setup combines a safe-haven surge, heavy whale accumulation and key U.S. economic data that could swing sentiment quickly. Gold’s […]
Bitcoin vs Gold as ETH and SOL Eye Stablecoins
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan pushed back on surprise over crypto’s multitrillion-dollar valuations, arguing the numbers make sense once investors consider the enormous markets digital assets target. In a thread on X and a client memo, Hougan laid out why Bitcoin’s roughly $2.3 trillion market cap can be rationalized by comparing it to the […]
CFTC Shakeup Leaves Bitcoin Oversight Uncertain
The White House has withdrawn Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, halting his pending confirmation and prompting his return to the private sector. Quintenz cited interference and the circulation of private messages involving the Winklevoss brothers as factors in his decision, though the administration has not provided an official reason for […]
Pokémon Z-A’s Bold Marketing Sparks Blockchain Buzz
Pokémon Legends has taken an unusually theatrical route to launch—opting for suspense and cinematic storytelling over the traditional steady drip of gameplay reveals. When the game was first announced, the brief trailer showed Lumiose City—modeled on Paris—undergoing an urban redevelopment project, and then quietly ended after displaying the symbol for mega evolution, the mechanic introduced during […]
Chainlink Corporate Actions Spark LINK Rally?
Chainlink has rolled out an Industry Standard of Corporate Actions aimed at bringing traditionally fragmented corporate events on-chain, a move the protocol calls an industry milestone. The initiative targets core corporate actions — including dividends and stock splits — and seeks to streamline processes that today are operationally intensive and costly for financial institutions. The […]
XRP, SOL & LINK Attempt Recovery After Pullbacks
The crypto market is showing early signs of recovery today as prices attempt to rebound from recent pullbacks. Attention has shifted to three mid‑cap tokens — XRP, Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) — where key support and resistance levels will determine whether the short-term bounce turns into sustained rallies or fresh selloffs. XRP is consolidating […]
Sui Foundation Expands $10M Blockchain Security
Sui Foundation announced an expanded, multi-year $10 million security initiative aimed at shoring up its blockchain ecosystem after a high-profile exploit shook community confidence. The program targets builders, decentralized applications, and end users by raising security standards across the network and funding a suite of preventative and detective measures. Core focus areas include end-user protection, […]
XRP Eyes $5 After Bullish Trendline Breakout
Ripple Labs’ XRP is back in the headlines after technical analysts confirmed a bullish trendline breakout that could set the token on a path toward multi-dollar targets. TradingView analyst Alan Santana identified a decisive move above a descending trendline following weeks of consolidation and a prolonged retracement from XRP’s December 2024 peak, a pullback driven […]
Adams Exit Puts NYC Crypto Plans at Risk
New York City’s push to be a global crypto hub faces fresh uncertainty after Mayor Eric Adams abruptly ended his reelection campaign on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Adams cited severe fundraising obstacles tied to a dismissed federal bribery case and the withholding of public funds by the city’s campaign finance authorities, which he said left […]
Crypto Messaging Surge as Bitchat Downloads Spike
Bitchat, Block CEO Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging app, has seen a sharp rise in downloads from Madagascar as nationwide protests over water and power cuts unfolded this week. The uptick follows similar surges during unrest in Nepal and Indonesia earlier in September, highlighting a recurring pattern of users turning to decentralized communication tools during […]