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Starknet Opens Non-Binding Vote on Potential Move to Independent Post-Quantum Layer 1
Starknet opens a non-binding vote for STRK holders to explore becoming an independent post-quantum Layer 1. The poll, closing Oct. 22, signals support for research only, citing urgent quantum risks and dependencies on Ethereum's slower upgrade schedule.
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Bitcoin Falls Below $81K as Hot Inflation Data Revives Fed Rate Hike Bets
Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 after U.S. inflation data revived Fed rate hike bets. Analysts cite slowing ETF and corporate treasury demand alongside macro pressures, expecting a $76,000-$83,000 range until the October 28 Fed decision.
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Zcash Drops 11% After Leverage Unwind and AI Encryption Concerns
Zcash fell 11% to an $18.5 billion market cap after a leverage-driven sell-off. Analysts cite forced liquidations and emerging concerns about AI breaking encryption as key factors, despite the token remaining up 460% since March.
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Edwards Cites Quantum Progress and Govt Adoption as Key BTC Upside Catalysts
Charles Edwards outlines quantum computing progress, Fed policy shifts, and U.S. government adoption as key catalysts for Bitcoin's next all-time high. He notes that while ETF inflows provide a strong backdrop, substantial external events are required to break previous resistance levels.
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Bitcoin speculators move 55K BTC to exchanges amid $1.1B liquidations
A Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins sell-off triggered more than $1 billion in liquidations over 24 hours as short-term holders sent tens of thousands of BTC to exchanges at a loss.
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Crypto Majors Slide as ETF Outflows Flip October Negative
Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 and Ethereum near $2,400 as spot ETFs recorded $728.9 million in outflows over two days, flipping October net negative.
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France Records 90 Crypto-Related Violent Crimes in Seven Months
French authorities recorded 90 crypto-related violent crimes and 223 arrests between January and mid-August 2026, surpassing global trackers.
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Dragonfly Partner Rejects 'Bunker Mode' as AI Crypto Threat Grows
Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi dismissed Justin Drake’s “bunker mode” advice, proposing a cryptographic recovery system instead of address migration.
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Bitcoin ETFs Lose $262M as Price Falls; XRP Funds See Weekly Inflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $262 million in outflows on Wednesday as BTC fell below $82,000. While Ether and Solana funds also lost money, XRP ETFs bucked the trend, posting positive net flows for the week.
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Babylon Proposes Native Bitcoin Collateral for Aave V4 Stablecoin Loans
Babylon Labs proposes enabling native Bitcoin collateral for Aave V4 stablecoin loans, keeping BTC on its native chain to avoid wrapping risks. The plan includes a $500,000 revenue share for Aave DAO and is currently in the ARFC stage awaiting community consensus.
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Bitcoin Falls to $80.1K as KOSPI Hits Lowest Close Since April
Bitcoin fell to $80,154 as South Korea's KOSPI dropped 7.5%, hitting its lowest close since April. Tech stocks like Samsung and SK Hynix led the sell-off amid AI debt concerns, while higher US inflation added pressure on crypto markets.