Zcash and Dash Break Multi-Year Slumps

Key takeaways: Zcash and Dash are leading a post-crash “privacy revival,” breaking multi-year downtrends. Monero did not join the rally due to major exchange delistings. Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, Zcash (ZEC) and Dash (DASH), have been among the strongest gainers following the crypto market rout on Friday and Saturday that liquidated a record $20 billion or more…

Long-Time HODLer Says $3M Worth of Tokens Were Stolen From His Cold Wallet

An American retiree says more than $3 million in XRP vanished after he checked Ellipal’s mobile app on Oct. 15 and saw his balance gone, a discovery that spurred an on-chain tracing effort by pseudonymous analyst ZackXBT. CoinDesk has not independently verified the investor’s identity, balances, or the complete on-chain path. The account comes from…

Trump Confirms Xi Meeting as Japan Eases Crypto Regulations

Today in crypto, Trump confirms meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, Japan’s Financial Services Agency is weighing reforms that could let banks hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm warns open-source developers of retroactive prosecution. Trump confirms meeting with China’s president, causing crypto to surge United States President Donald Trump confirmed on…

The US Dollar and the 1971 Global Monetary Order Are Collapsing: Analyst

The US dollar’s hegemony is over, as evidenced by China’s recent announcement of export controls on rare earth minerals, a critical component in electronics manufacturing and military defense applications, according to analyst Luke Gromen. China’s rare earth mineral export controls prohibit the sale of the critical minerals to the US military industrial complex, which backs…

How to Detect Market Manipulation in Altcoins Before They Crash

Key takeaways Unlike Bitcoin, many altcoins have low liquidity and limited oversight, making them prone to price manipulation and insider exploitation. Sudden spikes in trading volume, large whale transfers to exchanges, token unlocks or social media hype often precede sharp declines. Platforms such as Nansen, DEXTools and LunarCrush help detect abnormal wallet activity, fake liquidity…

Top 5 Ethereum Block Explorers for Tracking Transactions in 2025

Key takeaways As Ethereum continues to scale, block explorers have become essential tools for users tracking ETH, tokens, NFTs and smart contracts. Etherscan, founded in Malaysia, excels at contract verification, token tracking and gas fee estimation, though it lacks portfolio management features. Based in Thailand, Ethplorer specializes in token-centric data. It offers portfolio tracking and…

China Tech Giants Halt Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans Amid Beijing Concerns

Chinese technology giants, including Ant Group and JD.com, have reportedly suspended plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong after regulators in Beijing voiced concerns over privately controlled digital currencies. The companies were instructed by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) and the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) to pause these initiatives, the Financial Times reported…

Ether Price Dropped 60% the Last Time This Indicator Flashed Bearish

Key takeaways: Ether price previously fell 60% from a bearish cross that’s again in play. ETH must hold above $4,000 to avoid further losses.  Ether’s (ETH) MACD indicator sent a “sell” signal on its weekly chart, an occurrence that has historically preceded steep price drawdowns. Previous signals led to 46%-60% ETH price drops Ether’s moving…

Trump Confirms Meeting With Xi Jinping on Oct 31, Markets Rally in Response

United States President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he is meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Seoul, Korea, slated to begin on October 31. “We’re going to meet in a couple of weeks. We’re going to meet in South Korea, with president Xi and other people,…

Trump Confirms Meeting With Xi Jinping on Oct 31, Markets Rally in Response

United States President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he is meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Seoul, Korea, slated to begin on October 31. “We’re going to meet in a couple of weeks. We’re going to meet in South Korea, with president Xi and other people,…