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Visa reports nearly 200% annual growth in stablecoin-linked card payments, with corporate use driving significant volume. Payment is now stablecoins' fastest-growing use case, with an estimated annual transaction value exceeding $400 billion. B2B cross-border payments account for 43% of this activity.
Read MoreA novel community reward mechanism on Solana allows holders of specific top meme coins to claim additional airdrops from newly launched tokens. The model allocates 33% of new token rewards to partnered community holders, enhancing asset utility and ecosystem synergy.
Read MoreGrayscale Research reports the AI crypto sector surged 54% in September, doubling the broader market's gain and leading six key sectors. NEAR skyrocketed 183%, signaling growing investor interest in blockchain's role as infrastructure for the emerging agent economy. The sector's market cap now stands around $15 billion.
Read MoreGlassnode data reveals two Bitcoin holder groups remain in unrealized loss. 1-2 year holders averaged $97K entry price; 6-12 month holders averaged $89K. Investors who bought near 2025 cycle peaks are selling most actively, with daily outflows at yearly highs. Cost basis significantly influences current selling behavior across cohorts.
Read MoreSouth Korea's registered crypto exchanges saw a 78% year-on-year plunge in operating profit and a 44% drop in daily trading volume in the first half of 2026, according to KoFIU. Market capitalization and user deposits also contracted significantly, while regulatory warnings highlight risks in low-cap tokens.
Read MoreGreek authorities have dismantled a crypto investment scam network, arresting 17 individuals including 9 military personnel. The pyramid-style scheme defrauded around 10,000 investors of over €8 million. Investigations are ongoing with €280,000 already seized.
Read MorePONS founder Ozzy addressed community concerns about the buyback mechanism, confirming its automation. Users can now trigger the process for small rewards. The team upgraded contracts, setting a 7-day fund claim cycle and a 2e hourly buyback rate. Future buyback funds will be split into active and reserve pools. Ozzy apologized for prior communication issues.
Read MoreA federal judge in Illinois partially granted a preliminary injunction, blocking the state from applying its sports betting license rules to certain prediction market contracts offered by Kalshi and Coinbase. The judge found the contracts are likely swaps under federal law, falling under CFTC jurisdiction. This creates a split with a prior Wisconsin ruling, now under appeal.
Read MoreVanEck's latest analysis suggests Bitcoin is in the early stages of a bull market. The report sets Bitcoin's market cap reaching half of gold's as a mid-term goal, with long-term price potential in the millions if it gains significance in global energy trade. Institutional inflows and miners' power resources add momentum.
Read MoreStablecoin market cap has rebounded to around $270 billion, gaining $4 billion since September after a significant decline. Analysts view this as a key liquidity indicator, but note recovery remains fragile. Stronger capital inflows are needed to drive the next market upswing.
Read MoreAfter over a year of dormancy, a major ENA holder moved 30 million tokens worth $6.98 million to Binance via BitGo on October 3. The address still retains holdings valued at over $36.7 million, sparking speculation about the whale's next moves.
Read MoreThe CFTC has approved Coinbase as a derivatives clearing organization, enabling it to self-clear fully collateralized futures, options, and swaps. This license reduces reliance on third parties and could accelerate its planned USDC-collateralized futures product.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Justice will not reopen a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell regarding the central bank's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation. Previous internal oversight found no criminal misconduct, closing the case.
Read MoreNasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner Bitdeer sold all 292.3 BTC it mined in the week ending October 2, resulting in zero net addition to its holdings. The company continues its strategy of maintaining no Bitcoin inventory, raising questions about its capital management and market outlook.
Read MoreThe total stablecoin market cap has dropped $14 billion since May, signaling major capital outflows. Despite a $4 billion recovery since September, analysts note liquidity revival remains weak, insufficient to drive Bitcoin to new highs. Stronger capital inflows are still needed.
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