Author: John Smith

TOKEN2049 scrubbed all references to the A7A5 stablecoin from its website and speaker roster following Reuters’ inquiry. The swift takedown of the platinum sponsor, targeted by U.S. sanctions, revealed the event’s reactive posture to a major compliance scandal. Summary TOKEN2049 dropped sanctioned A7A5 stablecoin from its sponsor list after Reuters inquiries. A7A5, tied to Kremlin ally Ilan Shor and Russia’s Promsvyazbank, has $70.8 billion in transactions since launch. 41.6B tokens valued at nearly $500 million are in circulation, raising concerns over sanctions evasion and global adoption. On Oct. 3, Reuters reported that TOKEN2049 organizers, after being contacted for comment, purged…

Summary Bitcoin price prediction analysts note BTC trading near $122K in early October after a quiet September, with momentum building again. BTC faces resistance at $124K, supported by strong institutional buying via spot ETFs and whale accumulation. A breakout above $124K could lead to targets at $126K. Downside risk includes a possible retest of support near $117K if selling pressure increases. Overall, the Bitcoin outlook remains bullish as long as momentum and ETF inflows continue. Bitcoin is trading near $122K in early October after a mixed and relatively “cool” September. Despite some sideways action last month, momentum is building again.…

Remember when using crypto for everyday stuff felt impossible? Not anymore. Crypto cards are changing that — now you can spend your coins almost anywhere, just like a regular bank card. We’ve rounded up 5 of the best crypto cards for 2025, whether you’re after rewards, flexibility, or easy fiat conversion. If you’re looking into crypto debit cards or want to find the top crypto credit cards out there right now, this list is a great place to start. Best crypto credit and debit cards list for October 2025 Here’s a snapshot of the best crypto cards (credit or debit/prepaid)…

The MSTR stock price has moved into a bull market this month as it jumped by more than 20% from its lowest level in September, while Bitcoin rebounded. Summary MSTR stock has rebounded as Bitcoin price nears its all-time high. Technical analysis points to Bitcoin jumping to $131,250 in this cycle. MSTR may rebound and retest the important resistance at $450. Strategy, the biggest treasury company, rose to an intraday high of $355, its highest level since Aug. 19. This rebound happened after it crashed by nearly 40% from its highest level this year and reached its lowest level since…

Dogecoin price has bounced back in the past few days as investors bought the recent dip after it bottomed at a crucial support level in September. Summary Dogecoin price has rebounded after falling to a crucial support level.  The SEC is expected to approve the Grayscale and Bitwise DOGE ETFs this month.  DOGE will likely not hit the resistance at $1 in the near term.  Dogecoin (DOGE) rose to $0.2630, up 16% from its lowest level in September. This article explores whether it will jump to $1 if the Securities and Exchange Commission approves spot DOGE ETFs later this month.…

Ray Dalio said he doubts Bitcoin will ever be adopted by central banks as a “reserve currency,” but why? Summary Ray Dalio questioned Bitcoin’s ability to function as a “reserve currency,” stressing its unproven role as a store of value and raising concerns about transparency and resilience. His skepticism carries weight given Bridgewater’s global influence and his reputation as a thinker on debt cycles, systemic risks, and the future of reserve currencies. Dalio’s stance has shifted from calling Bitcoin a bubble in 2017 to framing it as an alternative gold-like asset, though gold remains his preferred hedge. Central banks still…

Aptos price has confirmed a bullish reversal pattern amid new ecosystem partnerships. Summary Aptos price is up 30% over the past 7 days. World Liberty Financial has launched its stablecoin USD1 on Aptos. The total value locked and stablecoin supply on Aptos has increased noticeably. According to data from crypto.news, Aptos (APT) was trading at $5.12 on Oct. 3 afternoon Asian time, up 5% over the past 24 hours and 30% over the last 7 days.  The token’s daily trading volume peaked at nearly $1.2 billion today, almost double the level seen at the start of the period, showing robust…

BNB Chain, Solana, and Avalanche recorded record-breaking growth in Q3 2025 amid stronger institutional flows driving altcoin adoption. Summary BNB Chain, Solana, and Avalanche posted record Q3 2025 growth, with higher transactions, TVL, and user activity. CryptoRank data shows institutional flows and ecosystem upgrades played a key role in expanding adoption. The altcoin surge highlights strong investor demand and sets momentum for Q4 market performance. BNB Chain, Solana, and Avalanche surge in Q3, with each network recording sharp increases in usage, trading, and total value locked. This shift demonstrates how altcoin ecosystems are growing alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. BNB Chain,…

Litecoin price remained in an uptrend even as approval for the first spot Litecoin exchange-traded fund from Canary Capital has been delayed due to an ongoing U.S. government shutdown. However, analysts are certain the launch is still on track and only a matter of time. Summary SEC takes no action on Canary Capital’s spot Litecoin ETF on deadline day as U.S. government remained shutdown. Analysts describe the delay as temporary, with expectations that the fund will launch once SEC operations normalize. LTC price remained in an uptrend despite the ETF hiccup. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was expected to…

Lido’s token price climbed 7% to $1.29, adding to a 20% rally over the past week, after asset manager VanEck formally registered its Lido Staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund in Delaware.  Summary Lido price rose 7% to $1.29 after VanEck registered a Lido Staked Ethereum ETF in Delaware. Trading and derivatives volumes spiked, showing investor bets on ETF-related inflows into liquid staking. Lido’s buyback program and SEC clarity on staking add momentum for further upside. The Oct. 2 filing sparked fresh optimism around liquid staking, with trading and derivatives activity showing a clear rise in investor positioning. According to documents filed…