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Wirex Pay launches non-custodial crypto payments

Wirex Pay introduced its modular chain for payments, enhancing security through non-custodial wallets and a private key system.

Taiwan to trial crypto custody services through local banks in 2025

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission reportedly plans to start collecting applications from institutions interested in trialing Bitcoin custody services in the first quarter of 2025.

BTC price retests $62K as Bitcoin preps 'very high impact' month end

BTC price action is no longer getting US Bitcoin traders excited as the Coinbase Premium Index hits its lowest levels in over two months.

Only 12.7% of crypto wallets report profits on Polymarket

Only 12.7% of Polymarket users have made profits in the prediction market, with most earning less than $100, according to onchain data.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest dumps $36M of Robinhood stock

ARK’s $36 million Robinhood sale came with the stock price surging more than 100% year-to-date and posting multiyear highs.

IDA integrates HKDA stablecoin with Chainlink for secure cross-chain use

IDA Finance’s use of Chainlink Proof of Reserves and CCIP products aims to boost cross-chain operability and asset security.

86-year-old to pay $14M after admitting to running crypto Ponzi scheme

Prosecutors only sought a five-year probation sentence for crypto schemer David Kagel because of his age and ailing health.

FTX says Caroline Ellison to give up ‘all of her assets’ in settlement

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison agreed to settle a case with FTX, which would apparently see her turn over everything she has left.

Crypto punters favor dollar-cost averaging when investing: Kraken survey

According to crypto exchange Kraken, almost 60% of the over 1,000 surveyed crypto investors use DCA as their main investment strategy. 

Who is Peter Todd, the man HBO identified as Satoshi Nakamoto?

Peter Todd was an early figure in Bitcoin and is a core contributor to the blockchain today.

Peter Todd named Satoshi Nakamoto in HBO documentary

Bitcoin core developer Peter Todd admitted to being Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto in HBO’s latest documentary — but the confession isn’t what it seems. 

Canary Capital follows Bitwise in filing for spot XRP ETF

Canary Capital has filed for an XRP ETF, hot on the heels of Bitwise who filed for a similar product seven days ago. 

IMDB reveals HBO’s Bitcoin documentary secret: Everyone in the cast is Satoshi

The IMDB page for HBO’s documentary claiming to reveal Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity was edited by users to make everyone in the cast appear as the Bitcoin creator.

Building real-world projects using meme-inspired strategies

Memecoins can fuel viral growth — as they did for the crypto market throughout 2024 — but they also often lead to pump-and-dumps.

Palau introduces blockchain savings bonds with Soramitsu

Palau Invest savings bonds will raise money for local infrastructure and provide a new means of saving.

Ethereum layer-2 Scroll tips native token launch

The token, SCR, will be distributed through an Oct. 22 airdrop and listed on Binance, Scroll said.

Bitcoin follows ‘perfect script’ charting $150K+ all-time high this cycle — Analyst

A veteran trader says Bitcoin is following a “perfect script” that terminates with a potential $150,000 cycle high.  

Blockchain-based DeSci solves science’s peer review problem — Hoskinson

The DeSci movement continues to gain steam among industry insiders.

X to be restored in Brazil in 24 hours, rules Justice Alexandre de Moraes

The ruling came after the social media platform settled a roughly $5.5 million fine in the South American country.

Why are memecoins up today?

Memecoins are up today and have strongly outperformed the entire crypto market over the last month.

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