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5 metrics suggest Bitcoin price will break new all-time highs

Bitcoin appears primed for new highs before 2025, according to numerous BTC price metrics.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF breaks $30B; US ETFs set to hit 1M BTC holdings

Continued ETF inflows could help push Bitcoin to an all-time high, which the asset came within $200 of on Oct. 29.

Starknet hits record 857 TPS, averages 127.5 in stress test

Starknet’s new TPS record hints at scaling potential for Ethereum but raises key questions about real-world scalability.

Nillion network raises $25M for decentralized privacy solutions

Since its graduation from an accelerator in January 2023, privacy solution Nillion has raised a total of $50 million.

Lovers vs. haters: The 10 most pro- and anti-crypto politicians in the US

While support for the crypto industry has been growing in Washington, it still has a fair number of detractors. 

Bitcoin ‘Trump hedge’ rally lacks macro conditions for all-time high

“Bitcoin is currently being used as a liquid proxy to hedge a Trump win,” which was previously seen as “underpriced,” according to an analyst.

Bitcoin life insurance is offering BTC hodlers new tax advantages

Danny Baer of Meanwhile explains why some long-term Bitcoin hodlers are suddenly excited about whole life insurance policies.

Harris vs Trump: Who is the crypto industry backing?

While Donald Trump has been associated with broad support from the crypto community, many people in crypto have endorsed Kamala Harris as well.

Bitcoin well-positioned to hit $100K by January 2025 — 10x Research

Analysts at 10x Research predict BTC may reach $100,000 by the new year, driven by institutional interest, market signals and Bitcoin dominance.

Decentralized network Uplink tops 40K routers, targets lower internet costs

Decentralized internet solutions could create greater global access, a growing need in developing nations with limited internet infrastructure.

Pyth flips Chainlink in 30-day volume, Chronicle CEO weighs in

Pyth Network’s pull-based model has driven high transaction volumes, intensifying the Oracle’s competition with Chainlink.

BTC price sets 68K euro all-time high as Bitcoin bulls eye gold next

BTC price strength is already nailing new record highs against major fiat currencies, but gold is now the holy grail for Bitcoin bulls.

What is Floki Inu (FLOKI)?

Discover Floki Inu (FLOKI), the meme coin inspired by Elon Musk’s dog that has grown into a multi-functional crypto ecosystem.

Trump victory may give crypto a 'dopamine hit,' but traders should be cautious 

Crypto analysts suggest a Trump victory could give the crypto market a “dopamine hit,” but with considerable volatility already priced in, traders should remain cautious.

The US dollar doesn’t need to collapse for BTC to reach $200K — Bitwise CIO

If Bitcoin matures as a store-of-value asset and governments continue to debase their fiat currencies, its price will surge well into six-figure territory, predicts Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.  

Visa and Coinbase partner for instant crypto buys on debit cards

Coinbase and Visa have partnered to offer customers with eligible Visa debit cards the ability to instantly deposit, withdraw, and buy crypto.

'FOMO confirmed' — BlackRock Bitcoin ETF clocks biggest trading day in 6 months

ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said the outsized trading volume across BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF is proof that investors are panic-buying Bitcoin as the asset nears an all-time high. 

Florida CFO wants Bitcoin to be included in state pension funds

Florida’s elected chief financial officer and fire marshal Jimmy Patronis says his letter follows Donald Trump’s plans for a national stockpile of Bitcoin.

RWA sector could reach $600B in next five years: BCG

A swathe of new research reports from major traditional financial institutions predicts outsized growth and adoption of real-world asset tokenization over the next few years. 

Bitcoin's brush with all-time high still hasn't woken up retail investors

Despite its recent price rally, search interest for “Bitcoin” on Google is still generating only a fraction of the traffic that “AI” has over the last week.

Alphabet jumps 6% on Q3 earnings as CEO says AI bet is ‘paying off’

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said its AI business is “paying off” as the tech giant’s share price surged after the bell as it beat Wall Street estimates. 

dYdX lays off 35% of staff shortly after major Consensys cuts

The decentralized crypto exchange laid off more than a third of its workforce on the same day Ethereum development firm Consensys cut 162 employees. 

DWF Labs partner stood down after drink-spiking allegations

A waitress at a Hong Kong bar allegedly spotted the DWF Labs partner drugging the victim’s drink while attending the bathroom — an accusation she claims is backed by CCTV footage.

US Treasury strategy for financial inclusion mentions digital assets

Lael Brainard credited Vice President Kamala Harris, who is campaigning to be the next US President, with helping expand “access to capital, credit, and economic opportunity.”

Circle raises USDC cash-out fees, affecting large-scale redemptions

The fee structure revision primarily affects institutional investors and high-volume traders.

Bitcoin hits $73.6K as fundamentals suggest new all-time highs are programmed

Bitcoin price rallies within $200 of a new all-time high as several fundamentals point to the crypto bull marking picking up pace. 

President Biden thanks Nigerian President for Binance exec’s release

A former IRS special agent and Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan had been in Nigerian custody with reports of deteriorating health since February.

Bitcoin miners cut costs, embrace AI post-halving: CoinShares

Miners including Cormint and TeraWulf are among the lowest-cost producers of Bitcoin, an important advantage amid tightening margins, CoinShares said.

Solana price hits 3-month high as data hints at SOL rally above $200

Solana price hits $180 as Bitcoin storms toward a new all-time high. Data suggests SOL can go higher.

Solayer, OpenEden launch Treasury-backed stablecoin on Solana

Solayer says anyone can mint the yield-bearing sUSD token with at little as $5 in USDC. 

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