Top Bitcoin mining pool SBI Crypto hacked, $21 million stolen
Japanese mining pool operator SBI Crypto has suffered a $21 million theft in a breach that investigators are linking to North Korea attackers. On Oct. 1, blockchain researcher ZachXBT identified unusual outflows from the firm involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and
Bitcoin hits $118.5k: All-time high could be next as rate-cut bets crush shorts
Bitcoin price traded near $118,500 on Thursday as a U.S. government shutdown boosted rate-cut odds, the dollar eased, and a visible short squeeze accelerated across derivatives venues. Gold printed fresh record highs around $3,895 per ounce as rate-cut pricing firmed and
Will ‘Bitcoin staking’ on Starknet really make BTC productive?
Starknet has introduced a new feature that enables Bitcoin holders to stake their assets on its Ethereum-based Layer 2 network. Announced on Sept. 30, the update marks what the team calls the first trustless method of staking BTC beyond its original blockchain. Through the program,
Washington could still derail XRP’s $173B comeback in its breakout year
The probability of a US government shutdown has climbed to levels not seen in years, with prediction market Kalshi pricing a 73% chance that lawmakers fail to pass a funding bill before the Oct. 1 fiscal deadline. The sharp increase reflects
Strategy expands Bitcoin holdings to record 649,031 BTC despite MSTR stock slump
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) expanded its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing of 196 BTC for $22.1 million at an average price of $113,048 per coin, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated Sept. 29. According to the
The clock is running out on Bitcoin’s $200k dreams in 2025
With fewer than 100 days left in 2025, Bitcoin is trading at just over $109,000, roughly 12% below its August all-time high. A growing chorus of analysts and investors is starting to question whether the ambitious $200,000 BTC price targets
Is the AI boom a house of cards? Deutsche Bank warns of unsustainable spending
The AI gold rush may be keeping the U.S. economy afloat, but according to Deutsche Bank, its current trajectory looks anything but sustainable. A new research note from the German lender warns that AI capital expenditures have reached such extraordinary heights
Bitcoin 2026 price forecasts range from $60k to $500k: can ETFs and policy deliver?
Bitcoin’s 2026 price targets span from $60,000 to $500,000, centering on a median near $201,000 off a current price near $112,000, framing a cycle defined by institutional demand, policy shifts, and a constrained float. According to a consolidated analysis of public
Did a DEX just beat Tether on daily revenue? Inside Aster’s $185B week
Aster, the decentralized perpetuals exchange with backing from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, generated more revenue than Tether in the last 24 hours. According to DeFiLlama data, Aster ranked as the highest revenue-generating protocol in the past 24 hours, surpassing Tether and
Russian-linked crypto wallets channel $8B to skirt sanctions using Tether’s USDT
A network of crypto wallets connected to Russian state-linked entities helped move more than $8 billion in digital assets to bypass Western sanctions, according to a Sept. 26 report from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. The findings draw from a trove of
Bitcoin’s 2025 cycle dip mirrors 2017 – could $200k be next?
Bitcoin’s spot price movement throughout the third quarter of 2025 and its recent dip align closely with the cycle structure seen in 2017. Throughout the summer, Bitcoin oscillated in a consolidation range between $100,000 and $115,000, forming a technical base at
Why Bitcoin’s hashrate explosion could squeeze public miners next
On Sep. 23, Bitcoin’s hashrate set a new all-time high of 1,073 EH/s. Over the last month, raw compute rose about 21%. Over the last quarter, roughly 70%. Over the last year, the curve went vertical, up around 675%. Hashrate used to
Bitcoin faces critical test as on-chain data reveals market exhaustion
Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain data reveals structural concerns about the sustainability of the current rally, and defending the $111,000 zone is fundamental to avoid further downside. As Glassnode reported on Sept. 25, the retreat from near $117,000 following the Federal Reserve’s rate
XRP’s DeFi utility sparks as liquid staking vault nears $20 million
XRP holders eager for yield opportunities have quickly embraced mXRP, the first liquid staking token native to the token’s ecosystem. On Sept. 25, blockchain infrastructure provider Axelar revealed that the product’s initial vault of 6.5 million tokens filled within two days
Bitcoin sinks below $109k wiping $170 billion from crypto market
The crypto market is reeling after a sharp reversal that erased nearly all of its recent gains, with Bitcoin falling below $109,000, and Ethereum slipping under $4,000. The sell-off has left traders grappling with high volatility, forced liquidations, and a renewed
Bitcoin becomes a macroeconomic asset as countries race to ramp up adoption
Bitcoin (BTC) adoption is growing among countries, with 32 nations actively pursuing exposure through legislation, representing roughly one in six nations worldwide, according to a Bitcoin Policy Institute report published Sept. 22. The study documents a rapid acceleration in government adoption
Bitcoin’s ‘supply in loss’ doubled as price dipped below $112k
Bitcoin entered the third week of September under selling pressure that tested investor resilience but fell short of sparking the sort of capitulation that has defined earlier drawdowns in 2025. From Sept. 17 through Sept. 22, the market absorbed a $3,759
Mag 7s’ trajectory shows legacy economy ‘being sunset’ for the digital age
A cursory glance at the Magnificent 7 stocks chart reveals a clear trajectory: up only. But when layered against all other stocks, an even more interesting pattern emerges. 493 stocks remain relatively flat while the Mag 7s take a steep