BTC Nears Record Highs as Total Market Cap Peaks at $4.21T

Key takeaways:  Bitcoin rallied 14% in a week, eyeing $124,000 amid a US government shutdown. Onchain data showed a $1.6 billion surge in buying and a Coinbase premium gap of $92, signaling US-led demand. Analysts see resistance near $130,000, with price discovery possible next week. Bitcoin (BTC) has staged a fierce rally over the past…

Judge Tosses 2022 Investor Lawsuit, Says Yuga NFTs Are Not Securities

A US judge has dismissed an investor lawsuit against Web3 company Yuga Labs, ruling that the case failed to show non-fungible tokens (NFTs) meet the legal definition of securities. Judge Fernando M. Olguin ruled the plaintiffs did not demonstrate how Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), ApeCoin (APE) or other NFTs sold by Yuga satisfied the…

Ethereum Foundation Converts $4.5M ETH to Stablecoins

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced plans to convert 1,000 Ether (ETH) into stablecoins to finance research, grants and donations, aligning with its broader treasury strategy and involvement in funding decentralized finance (DeFi) initiatives.  The sale, worth approximately $4.5 million at current prices, was executed via CoW Swap, a decentralized trading protocol that aggregates liquidity across…

UK to lift crypto ETN ban

Today in crypto, the UK Financial Conduct Authority is preparing to reverse a ban on crypto exchange-traded notes for retail investors. Coinbase One will become available to Samsung Galaxy users in the US through an expanded integration. Meanwhile, sources have flagged a vulnerability in the Unity gaming platform that could expose Android-based crypto wallets. Companies…

How are ETH bulls positioned after Ether’s 17% weekly gain?

Ether’s chances of breaking above $5,000 depend on institutional accumulation, but rising competition and muted derivatives metrics keep investor sentiment restrained. Source link

How are ETH bulls positioned after Ether’s 17% weekly gain?

Ether’s chances of breaking above $5,000 depend on institutional accumulation, but rising competition and muted derivatives metrics keep investor sentiment restrained. Source link

Bitcoin, DeFi Rally, Zcash Top Weekly Crypto Performance: Finance Redefined

The digital asset market staged a significant recovery over the past week following the end-of-September slump. Investor interest began to return, driven by a newfound appetite for safe-haven assets due to the uncertainty caused by the US government’s first shutdown in six years. The growing demand for safe-haven assets may see Bitcoin (BTC) follow gold’s…

Rebounds 6%, Breaks Resistance as DeFi Market Hits Record Size

Aave AAVE$291.60, the native token of the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol, strongly rebounded from last week’s lows breaking through key resistance levels on Friday afternoon. The token gained another 2% over the past 24 hours and is up 6% this week. It has established support at the $284-$285 levels, while it’s currently consolidating…

Samsung, Coinbase Global Expansion Targets 1B Galaxy Users

Consumer electronics giant Samsung has expanded its partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, allowing its Galaxy smartphone users to buy crypto directly through its native Samsung Wallet. In the first phase, about 75 million Galaxy users in the United States will gain access to Coinbase One, a subscription service that offers zero trading fees, higher staking…

Stablecoins Break $300B Market Cap With 47% Growth YTD

Stablecoins — cryptocurrencies pegged to the value of fiat currencies or commodities — have surpassed $300 billion in market capitalization for the first time, highlighting a significant adoption trend. According to data from open-source aggregator DefiLlama, the milestone was reached on Oct. 3, 2025, capping a year-to-date growth of 46.8% By reaching the $300 billion…