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- 11d ago
Europol says crypto’s quantum upgrade could take years and urges work to start now
Wallet keys are the main exposure, Europol says, with users urged to migrate as quantum-resistant wallets become available. The post Europol says crypto’s quantum upgrade could take years and urges work to start now appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 11d ago
Bitcoin’s slide below $81,000 exposes why a Fed pause may not save the crypto market
Bitcoin slid below $81,000 on Oct. 8, with an intraday low near $80,800, even as traders expect the Fed to hold in October. The September FOMC minutes, released Oct. 7, said most participants viewed another rate increase by year-end as probable and left decisions dependent on data. December remains an expectation inferred from the policy […] The post Bitcoin’s slide below $81,000 exposes why a…
- 11d ago
US government moves another $1 billion in Bitcoin as BTC slides $4,000
US government-linked wallets moved over $1 billion in Bitcoin on Oct. 8 as BTC prices fell and more coins reached Coinbase Prime. On Oct. 8, Galaxy Research flagged the transfer of 12,267 BTC, valued at approximately $1 billion, from a government-controlled address holding assets recovered from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. The Bitcoin initially moved to […] The post US government moves another $1…
- 11d ago
MiCA rejection forces German crypto platform into operational overhaul
BaFin rejected operator futurum bank AG's application, and a proposed restart depends on unfinished arrangements with regulated partners. The post MiCA rejection forces German crypto platform into operational overhaul appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 11d ago
Bitcoin ETFs suffer biggest exodus since June as Ethereum withdrawals hit nine-month high
US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds saw their steepest withdrawals in months as the cryptocurrency market continued to decline. Data from SoSoValue shows that the 12 listed US Bitcoin ETFs lost $484.9 million on Oct. 7, their largest single-day outflow since June 25. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the withdrawals with $207.7 million, […] The post Bitcoin ETFs suffer…
- 12d ago
A $1,000 MetaMask incident could turn Ethereum’s staking queue into a $5 billion traffic jam
A full return of Bitquery’s identified exit cohort as new demand would create a $5.04 billion combined workload, while Lido expects gradual re-entry. The post A $1,000 MetaMask incident could turn Ethereum’s staking queue into a $5 billion traffic jam appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- 12d ago
Citi predicts Bitcoin going back to $113,000. Here’s what the buying data shows
The twelve-month forecast sits below Bitcoin's prior record, while fresh Glassnode data leave broad buying participation uncertain. The post Citi predicts Bitcoin going back to $113,000. Here’s what the buying data shows appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 12d ago
Bitcoin keeps losing ground when Wall Street opens as Coinbase discount deepens
Eight of 13 cash sessions fell from September 21–October 7, 2026, but boundary checks and opposing ETF flows leave sustained institutional selling unproven. The post Bitcoin keeps losing ground when Wall Street opens as Coinbase discount deepens appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- 12d ago
THORChain made 63% of its record $3 million September income during the Bitget hack-linked trading surge
Five days generated roughly 63% of September system income across all activity, while wallet counts barely reacted. The post THORChain made 63% of its record $3 million September income during the Bitget hack-linked trading surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 12d ago
BitMine’s Ethereum buying spree could end in six weeks
BitMine Immersion Technologies Chairman Tom Lee said the company will stop accumulating Ethereum once its holdings reach 5% of the cryptocurrency’s supply, capping the strategy that made it ETH’s largest corporate holder. Speaking at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, Lee said BitMine was already close to that limit and would not pursue an open-ended accumulation campaign. He […] The post BitMine’s…
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- 12d ago
Bitcoin’s failed breakout reveals a dangerous mix of thin volume and easy profits
Glassnode’s October 7 report puts the October 4 share at a one-year high, identifying potential supply during the breakout. The post Bitcoin’s failed breakout reveals a dangerous mix of thin volume and easy profits appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 12d ago
Vitalik Buterin urges calm as AI raises new fears over Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptography security
He favors unused addresses when migration is easy, while warning that AI could weaken cryptography designed to resist quantum attacks. The post Vitalik Buterin urges calm as AI raises new fears over Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptography security appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- 12d ago
US government moves $470 million in seized crypto to Coinbase wallets, raising Bitcoin sale questions
The US government moved about $470 million in seized crypto to likely Coinbase Prime addresses, according to Arkham, reviving questions over potential asset sales. On Oct. 7, blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence said the transfers included Bitcoin, wrapped Bitcoin and USDT. Arkham linked the transferred assets to seizures involving the 2016 Bitfinex hack and Alameda […] The post US…
- 12d ago
OpenAI math breakthroughs raise ‘bunker mode’ alarm from Bitcoin researcher Justin Drake
OpenAI’s latest advances in mathematics have prompted a leading Ethereum researcher to warn that crypto’s core wallet security could face an unexpected AI threat. On Oct. 7, Ethereum researcher Justin Drake urged the blockchain industry to prepare for what he described as “bunker mode,” including a controlled migration of digital assets into fresh addresses whose […] The post OpenAI math…
- 12d ago
XRP ETFs now hold $1.7 billion but took in just $4M last week
Franklin and Canary saw outflows on Oct. 6 even as the five tracked funds gained net inflows, while wallet migrations complicate the supply story. The post XRP ETFs now hold $1.7 billion but took in just $4M last week appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 12d ago
Ethereum falls 6%, leaving $1.35 billion in long bets at risk of liquidation
Ethereum’s slide toward $2,500 has put about $1.35 billion of leveraged long positions at increasing risk of liquidation. CoinMarketCap data showed roughly $1.35 billion of ETH long exposure sat at liquidation levels below the prevailing price, compared with about $999.78 million of shorts vulnerable above it. The figures represent positions exposed across a range of […] The post Ethereum falls…
- 12d ago
As Japanese institutions sell ¥2.6 trillion in foreign debt, here’s what Bitcoin investors need to watch
Japan’s October 6 auction drew firmer demand at a higher yield after earlier foreign-debt sales, raising a potential Bitcoin financing risk. The post As Japanese institutions sell ¥2.6 trillion in foreign debt, here’s what Bitcoin investors need to watch appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- 12d ago
Bitcoin price has risen 84% since January 2024 while Treasury yields climbed
Bitcoin gained 84.2% from the January 2024 pre-ETF baseline through Oct. 5, 2026, even as nominal and real yields rose. The post Bitcoin price has risen 84% since January 2024 while Treasury yields climbed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 12d ago
XRP treasury SPAC drops 50% in a day ahead of Evernorth’s Nasdaq debut
Evernorth delayed its Nasdaq debut after shares of the SPAC taking the XRP treasury company public lost half their value. Armada Acquisition Corp. II, which currently trades under the XRPN ticker, closed Tuesday at $19.20, down 50.3% from $38.65 a day earlier, according to data compiled by StockAnalysis. The shares had traded as high as […] The post XRP treasury SPAC drops 50% in a day ahead of…
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- 13d ago
Robinhood adds $25 million of Bitcoin to its own balance sheet
Robinhood is adding $25 million of Bitcoin to its balance sheet after executives previously debated whether corporate crypto holdings would benefit shareholders. Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood’s senior vice president and general manager of crypto and international, announced the allocation Wednesday, saying the brokerage views Bitcoin as a strategic addition to diversify its assets. “We believe…
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- 13d ago
Polymarket’s upgrade won’t automatically move existing bets to new contracts
App users follow approval prompts, while integrations must keep CTF support and add V2 identifiers and permissions. The post Polymarket’s upgrade won’t automatically move existing bets to new contracts appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 13d ago
Bitcoin drops to $84k sees $143 million in liquidations as ETF inflows turn positive
Fresh October 7 futures closures highlight the gap between a completed fund-flow tally and traders’ continuing margin exposure. The post Bitcoin drops to $84k sees $143 million in liquidations as ETF inflows turn positive appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- 13d ago
S&P brings ratings-style scrutiny to $10 billion crypto vault market as $6 million Base incident exposes risks
The vault framework compares impairment risk while leaving capital protection and future returns unpromised. The post S&P brings ratings-style scrutiny to $10 billion crypto vault market as $6 million Base incident exposes risks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 13d ago
Why Abstract is killing its Ethereum L2 instead of launching a token to save it
Abstract will shut down on Dec. 15 despite onboarding more than 400,000 users, hosting 144 apps, and landing brands including Disney and Red Bull Racing. The consumer-focused Ethereum layer-2 (L2) cited stagnant growth, thin liquidity, restricted DeFi activity, and limited institutional crossover. Igloo CEO Luca Netz said the company had lost “tens of millions of […] The post Why Abstract is…
- 13d ago
Cardano’s price breakout could trigger the next ADA squeeze or trap leveraged bulls
Cardano's value has climbed about 42% since Sept. 16, taking ADA from roughly $0.19 to $0.27, and the positioning behind the move has expanded faster than the dollar liquidity beneath it. Santiment counted 413 transactions of $100,000 or more on Oct. 5, the highest since June 4 and about 2.2 times the recent weekday baseline, […] The post Cardano’s price breakout could trigger the next ADA…
- 13d ago
Solana DvP settlement requires 100% upfront cash for every trade
Its published DvP design exchanges fully funded token legs atomically, leaving financing and netting to institutions. The post Solana DvP settlement requires 100% upfront cash for every trade appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 13d ago
SEC drops to 2 members, and 1 hidden rule shifts crypto power
The new exception permits one eligible commissioner to form a quorum when every other sitting member is disqualified from the particular matter. The post SEC drops to 2 members, and 1 hidden rule shifts crypto power appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 13d ago
Open USD supply hits $666 million as 10 wallets trap most tokens
Crystal’s October 5 snapshot found $396 million unmoved in eight Tempo wallets, while customer activity inside custody accounts remains unknown. The post Open USD supply hits $666 million as 10 wallets trap most tokens appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 13d ago
Bitcoin rally delivers $4.1 billion tax windfall for Strategy
Strategy’s October filing shows an accounting consequence. ETF cost estimates measure fund holdings, while redemptions determine how Bitcoin leaves. The post Bitcoin rally delivers $4.1 billion tax windfall for Strategy appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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- 13d ago
US services price gauge hits a four-year high, clouding Bitcoin’s rate-relief outlook
September's prices index rose to 74.0 while growth slowed, leaving rate relief uncertain for leveraged Bitcoin exposure. The post US services price gauge hits a four-year high, clouding Bitcoin’s rate-relief outlook appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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