Focusing too much on Bitcoin Uptober is a ‘mistake,’ says crypto trader

While October has historically been one of the strongest months for Bitcoin (BTC), a trader argues that placing too much importance on the entire month is wrong. “I do believe focusing too much on one month versus periods or larger blocks of time is a mistake,” Oliver Velez wrote in an Oct. 2 X post. The … Read more

Grayscale launches Aave investment fund

Asset manager Grayscale Investments launched a new investment fund for Aave’s governance token, AAVE, according to an Oct. 3 announcement.  The Grayscale Aave Trust “offers investors the opportunity to gain exposure to AAVE, the governance token for Aave’s platform,” Grayscale said.  The fund, which is only available to qualified investors, adds to Grayscale’s suite of … Read more

Shiba Inu Analyst Warns of SHIB Price Drop as Shibarium Adoption Collapses, Points to $0.03 Altcoin for 5000x Gains

In the cryptoverse, no coin is immune to fluctuating market forces. Shiba Inu hit highs of $0.000036 earlier this year but has been on a decline and is now at $0.000016. This SHIB price drop is no accident; it’s a symptom of the trouble in its universe. Slowed Shibarium adoption and declining Shibaswap stakes means … Read more

FRANK: We Are Bitcoin

Follow Frank on X. Last night, I had the distinct pleasure of having an in-depth conversation with Jeff Booth, who I often refer to as the Eckhart Tolle of Bitcoin. Booth, soft-spoken yet direct, harped on one point in particular in the conversation that, while at first I didn’t grasp, ended up resonating deeply with me. … Read more

Crypto Industry Targeted By DPRK Hackers, Report Shows

A crypto investigation recently deep-dived into one of the industry’s largest problems, revealing its extent might be larger than suspected. The report exposed how North Korean hackers have targeted and infiltrated the sector, presenting many legal and cybersecurity risks for companies and investors. DPRK Infiltration Targets The Whole Industry CoinDesk recently published an investigation detailing … Read more

Wall Street Isn't Bitcoin Only – More Crypto ETFs Are Coming

Nothing stops this train. No, I’m not talking about the Federal Reserve money printer, I’m talking about the string of ETF announcements from Wall Street and the related crypto firms servicing it this week. I’m talking about today’s hybrid Ethereum-Bitcoin ETF, yesterday’s XRP ETF, and what will likely be 2025’s basket memecoin ETF offering exposure … Read more

Bitcoin price dip below $60K sparks most exchange buying since 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $60,000 at the Oct. 3 Wall Street open as exchanges saw flash buyer demand. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin exchange users “buy the dip” at $60,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed new local BTC price lows of $59,860 on Bitstamp. BTC/USD continued to feel pressure from geopolitical … Read more

Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin to launch crypto-enabled payments in Brazil

Blockchain payments network Ripple is collaborating with a major crypto exchange in Brazil to launch cross-border payments enabled by crypto. Ripple has partnered with the Brazilian Mercado Bitcoin exchange to enable local businesses to settle payments using Ripple’s “managed end-to-end payments solution,” the firm officially announced on Oct. 3.“ With the new payment tool, businesses … Read more

Itheum’s role in addressing the data needs of the AI era

Artificial intelligence is developing at an unprecedented pace, with the global AI market projected to surpass $1.8 trillion by 2030. Advancements in machine learning, natural language processing and other AI technologies are projected to result in a compound annual growth rate of 19.1% for the sector in the 2024-2034 period. These innovations all require vast … Read more

Visa unveils platform for tokenized digital asset management

Visa introduced its new Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), designed to enable digital asset issuance and management. On Oct. 3, the financial services giant revealed its VTAP, which it said is built to support a wide range of tokenized assets, including stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).  According to Visa, the VTAP is currently … Read more