The crypto market has roared into “Uptober,” historically Bitcoin’s strongest month, with a forceful rally that has shifted overall market sentiment from fear to greed. Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $116,000, propelling the total crypto market cap to $4.09 trillion and triggering a massive cascade of short liquidations exceeding $480 million in 24 hours. Altcoins Take … Read more
Thailand’s financial regulators are moving to significantly expand the country’s cryptocurrency offerings by planning to introduce exchange-traded funds (ETFs) covering a basket of digital tokens beyond Bitcoin. This regulatory effort is aimed at strengthening Thailand’s position as a regional crypto hub. Key Regulatory Moves and Timeline Expanded ETF Offerings: The Thai SEC (Securities and Exchange … Read more
Avalanche Treasury Co. (AVAT) has announced a significant $675 million business combination with Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. (MLAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). If approved, the deal will create what is expected to be the largest publicly traded vehicle for gaining exposure to the AVAX token and the Avalanche ecosystem. Key Deal Details and … Read more
The end of the historically tough “Red September” and the arrival of “Uptober”—a month known for bullish performance—has revitalized the crypto market. With the total market cap gaining 3.5% last month, attention is now turning beyond Bitcoin to major altcoins, specifically Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), as traders hunt for new positions. The Prediction Markets … Read more
President Donald Trump has nominated Travis Hill, the current acting chair, to officially lead the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for a five-year term. Hill’s nomination, which has been sent to the Senate Banking Committee, signals a major push by the Trump administration to adopt more crypto-friendly policies within U.S. financial regulation. Hill’s Stance and … Read more
Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager with $11 trillion in funds, appears to be reversing its staunch opposition to spot Bitcoin ETFs. Despite initially refusing to offer these products on its platform when they launched in January 2024—and publishing a blog post calling crypto an “immature asset class” with “no inherent economic value” (which has … Read more
The U.S. federal government officially entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass the necessary appropriations bill, impacting various non-essential operations. Despite this significant political event, the crypto markets have remained steady and largely unscathed. The current budget deadlock is primarily focused on traditional issues, such as Medicaid and ACA subsidies, … Read more
TOKEN2049 Singapore is widely recognized as the largest and most influential global crypto and Web3 conference, transforming the city-state into a temporary, vibrant hub for the digital asset industry. Held annually at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, it’s far more than a typical conference—it’s a week-long festival of ideas, networking, and innovation coinciding with the … Read more
Major Ethereum whales, including the treasury company Bitmine, have been on a massive buying spree, fueling speculation about a significant price rally in the fourth quarter. Whales Buy Big, ETFs Bleed Massive Accumulation: Over a three-day period, Bitmine alone purchased more than 252,000 ETH, boosting its total holdings to over 2.2 million ETH (valued at … Read more
Bryan Chen, co-founder and CTO of Acala, has introduced a proposal for a self-sustaining, native stablecoin called pUSD within the Polkadot ecosystem. This coin aims to reduce Polkadot’s reliance on centralized external stablecoins like USDT and USDC. Key Features and Rationale Issuance Mechanism: pUSD would be issued using Acala’s Honzon protocol, which relies on overcollateralized … Read more