Author: ethan

In a landmark single day, more than $12 billion in leveraged Bitcoin positions were wiped out—the largest deleveraging ever recorded. Far from being triggered by traditional financial institutions, the move was driven by crypto-native participants. This event may signal a structural shift in how BTC futures markets operate.

Binance answered a crisis with steps many customers read as a rescue, while DeFi builders and researchers labeled the same moves a dark scheme. Such events hurt traders, listed ventures and how watchdogs view the whole crypto field. The debate centers on Changpeng Zhao (CZ), with people splitting into two camps over his leadership and decisions.

After months of speculation, Pi Network has launched PiDaoSwap, its own decentralized exchange. The move aims to reveal the real value of the Pi token by enabling open trading within its ecosystem. But will it be enough to clear doubts about its price stability and legitimacy? In this article, we examine the challenges and scenarios ahead.

In 2025, Joe Moglia, former head of TD Ameritrade, predicted that every standard financial instrument will exist as a blockchain token by 2030. He argues that Ethereum will power the market’s new plumbing, forcing investors, fund firms and intermediaries to rethink how they hold and move money. He also projects stablecoins will surge from about $280 billion to $2 trillion within two years, a jump he says signals the speed at which token finance will spread, a view echoed by Don Wilson, Mike Novogratz and Larry Fink.

Despite a dramatic 60% plunge that rattled many, Stellar (XLM) is once again drawing renewed interest from investors and analysts. A convergence of fundamental and technical signals suggests the market is attempting to resuscitate an upward narrative. In this article, we review what’s fueling that optimism and why some believe XLM may be gearing up for a meaningful rebound.

Bitdeer Technologies saw its stock jump sharply by up to 30% after unveiling a bold plan to expand further into artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers. The pivot signals a shift from pure crypto mining toward high-performance computing operations. In this piece, we unpack the company’s key moves and explore the potential opportunities and risks behind this transformation.

A Bitcoin wallet, dormant for three years and linked to the Chinese mining operation LuBian, has executed a massive transfer. According to data from the analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, a LuBian wallet Bitcoin movement valued at approximately $1.3 billion was recorded. This event occurs shortly after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed a major indictment.

The price of BNB is holding steady near $1,190 this October 15th, following the announcement by China Merchants Bank International (CMBI) of its fund tokenization on BNB Chain for one of its investment products. The information was confirmed through an official statement from the financial institution, marking a milestone for the industry and institutional adoption.

A recent report from investment bank William Blair asserts that stablecoins in cross-border payments are poised to significantly disrupt the global financial system. The analysis highlights the efficiency, speed, and reduced cost of these digital currencies compared to traditional methods like SWIFT, marking a turning point for international finance. The firm projects accelerated adoption in the coming years.

BlackRock had a standout quarter as its crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in record inflows, underscoring that institutional appetite for Bitcoin and Ethereum is gaining momentum. The firm’s iShares platform recorded a banner quarter overall, and the crypto segment stood out as a key growth driver. This development hints at a maturing institutional adoption curve in digital assets.