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Solana again finds itself in the spotlight after allegations of inflating its 100,000 TPS performance claim.

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has referred to Bitcoin as a “digital gold” and acknowledged that the cryptocurrency now serves as a legitimate alternative asset.

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XRP price started a fresh increase above $2.450. The price is now showing positive signs but faces a major hurdle near the $2.620 level.

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The Solana Foundation has struck a major partnership with Wavebridge, a Korean blockchain infrastructure firm, pushing towards a KRW stablecoin.

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Altcoins faced heavy losses last week, but TRON [TRX] demonstrated remarkable resilience as it defended the $0.3 support level. As markets prepare for another potentially volatile week, investors are closely watching TRX's performance to gauge both short-term movements and long-term stability.

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Two recent SEC decisions are changing how crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) come to market. But despite rising excitement, experts say an ETFs might not launch in October and that the much-discussed October 19b-4 deadlines are not actual launch dates. SEC Simplifies ETF Approvals The U.S.

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Following Bitcoin's (BTC) brutal sell-off on October 9, which saw the top cryptocurrency by market cap flash crash to $102,000 before recovering most of its losses, on-chain signals now show that there has been a noticeable decline in the Bitcoin network usage for most of 2025. Bitcoin On-Chain Fundamentals Losing Strength?

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Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery after Friday's sharp decline, triggered by comments from US President Donald Trump regarding new tariffs on China. The remarks sent shockwaves through global markets, with risk assets—including cryptocurrencies—experiencing heightened volatility.

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JPMorgan Chase has announced plans to allow clients to buy Bitcoin, signaling a cautious yet significant embrace of digital assets.

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Jigme Tenzing, the Secretary of the GovTech Agency, said Bhutan is 'further strengthening' the digital ID system by moving to Ethereum.

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Some see Bitcoin's upside capped as options data and market maker activity suppress rallies, though the long-term outlook remains bullish.

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Hype around Solana and XRP ETFs appears to have cooled, with inflows tapering to $93.3 million and $61.6 million as traders reassess the market.

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Ethereum price started a fresh recovery above $4,120. ETH is now showing positive signs and might rise further toward the $4,400 level.

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink retracts prior Bitcoin criticisms.

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The recent crash in the broader crypto market, which saw Bitcoin (BTC) plummet to as low as $102,000 on Friday, has ignited renewed criticism, leading to a cautionary statement from Hargreaves Lansdown (HL), the largest retail investment platform in the UK, which manages approximately $225 billion in assets.

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British politician Nigel Farage has vowed to make Britain a global crypto hub, declaring, “I am your champion”. He unveiled sweeping pro-crypto policies at the Digital Asset Summit 2025 in London.

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Santiment analyst Brian Q said emotional trading tied to political news is dominating short-term market behavior more than ever.

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Bitcoin traded sideways on Monday, but most leading cryptocurrencies extended gains as investors awaited the market's rebound following a major shakeout. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

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Bitcoin price corrected losses and traded above the $114,200 level. BTC is now struggling and might face hurdles near the $116,000 level.

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Bhutan is migrating its National Digital Identity platform to the Ethereum blockchain.

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An analyst has revealed the key Bitcoin charts that could be to keep an eye on while Bitcoin is slowly making recovery from its latest crash. These Bitcoin Charts Could Be Ones To Watch In a shock to the market, Bitcoin ended last week with a steep crash, falling from above $122,000 to below $110,000.

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Bitcoin has faced one of its most volatile weeks in recent history, plunging to $103,000 on Friday in a dramatic 15% drop that erased billions in market value within hours. The sudden sell-off triggered widespread liquidations across the crypto market, wiping out leveraged positions and sparking panic among traders.

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Kenya's crypto regulation could boost fintech innovation and attract global investments, enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets. Kenya passes bill to regulate Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

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Canaan Inc. partners with Aurora AZ Energy to convert flared natural gas into electricity for Bitcoin mining in Calgary, eliminating significant emissions.