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Ethereum layer-2 networks have glaring security and centralization issues, according to Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of the Solana blockchain. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko cast doubt on the decentralization and security of Ethereum’s layer-2 (L2) scaling networks during a heated debate on Sunday. Layer-2 scaling networks feature a huge attack surface and code bases so large that they cannot be properly audited for software bugs. User funds can also be shifted from L2s, which rely on multi-signature custody, without the users' consent, Yakovenko added. ‘The claim that layer-2s inherit ETH security is erroneous,’ Yakovenko said during the debate. He argued:  The conversation surrounding Ethereum’s layer-2 scaling networks continues, as developers, investors, and industry executives debate whether the layer-2 networks benefit the Ethereum layer-1 blockchain or hurt it. Read more

The stock-to-flow model may not be the best framework to forecast Bitcoin prices, Bitwise investment analyst André Dragosch said. Bitcoin’s (BTC) Stock-to-Flow (S2F) model, one of the most widely cited BTC valuation frameworks, forecasts a peak price of $222,000 during this market cycle, but investors should exercise caution when using the model, according to André Dragosch, the European head of research at investment firm Bitwise. The Stock-to-Flow model does not take into account demand-side factors, and instead, centers its price modeling on Bitcoin’s halvings, which reduce the amount of newly issued BTC by half every four years, Dragosch said. He added: Exchange-traded funds, ETPs, and other Bitcoin investment vehicles have created a price floor for BTC, supporting prices above the $100,000 level. Read more

The sanctioning of the DPRK IT worker network and recovery of Bybit funds are signs of the growing pushback, experts told Decrypt.

From New York to Antarctica, Justin Aversano's latest work is a journey across continents, cultures, and the human heartbeat.

Secretary Scott Bessent said the negotiations alleviate the need for the 100% additional tariffs announced by US president Trump in October. United States Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that the US and China have made “substantial” progress on a trade deal framework, sparking investor hopes of reigniting the bull market. The proposed trade framework will likely remove the need for the 100% additional tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on October 10, Bessent said. He added: Bessent’s comments follow weeks of easing trade tensions between the two countries, culminating in president Trump confirming the meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on October 31. Read more

Dolphins have been the primary accumulator in this cycle, so their demand structure could continue to fuel this bull cycle.

Alibaba's Qwen Deep Research now converts reports into live webpages and podcasts with one click. Here's how the free service compares to Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok.

Perpetual decentralized exchanges (perp DEXes) registered $1.049 trillion in monthly volume as of Oct. 24, marking the first time on-chain derivatives markets crossed the $1 trillion threshold and establishing a new benchmark for decentralized trading infrastructure. DefiLlama data shows roughly $1.241 trillion in 30-day volume as of Oct. 24. Yet on-chain open interest stands at […] The post Decentralized exchanges surpass $1 trillion monthly volume as volatility spikes appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The proposed Batch amendment for the XRP Ledger introduces atomic transaction capabilities.

Major cryptocurrencies are trading higher ahead of a busy week featuring key Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan rate decisions alongside earnings reports from influential Mag 7 stocks.

DeFi trading volumes hit record ratios against CEXs as matured infrastructure and regulatory clarity shift power to transparent, code-driven platforms. Opinion by: Rachel Lin, co-founder and CEO at SynFutures DeFi has come a long way since the boom-and-bust cycle of 2020’s DeFi Summer. Much of the surge in the early days was fueled by experimentation, hype and unsustainably high incentives.  Five years on, DeFi’s foundations look very different. The past year’s experimentation is a quiet consolidation phase, setting the stage. 2025 may be remembered as the year when DeFi surpassed centralized exchanges (CEXs). Read more

Government regulators and legal experts warn that insider trading could proliferate in professional sports as wagers migrate to prediction markets.

Welcome to Slate Sunday, CryptoSlate’s weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Jeff Booth has been warning the world about how technology and debt don’t mix for over a decade. The Vancouver-born entrepreneur and author of The […] The post Jeff Booth wants you to move more of your time into Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The move comes as the BTC/gold ratio — a measure of Bitcoin’s relative value against the yellow metal — flashed its most oversold reading in nearly three years last week.

In a conversation with CoinDesk, Marinade Labs' Michael Repetny gives an overview of the Solana staking ecosystem and the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade.

XRP is above BNB after a substantial weekly surge.

Sal Gilbertie says hundreds of millions of dollars arrived in about 16 weeks, credits the XRP Army for fast traction and forecasts a broad crypto ETF wave.

Coinbase’s x402 protocol saw a 10,000% surge in transactions, processing nearly 500,000 payments in one week. The post Coinbase’s x402 AI Payments Protocol Sees 10,000% Surge in Activity appeared first on Cryptonews.

That risk sentiment across global markets. US and Asian equity futures advanced, and gold pulled back slightly from recent highs as traders rotated back into risk assets.

Iran’s financial system just suffered one of its most dramatic implosions in years. The country’s Central Bank declared Ayandeh bank, one of its largest private lenders, bankrupt and its assets were absorbed by the state. Founded in 2012 with over 270 branches nationwide, Ayandeh bank had accumulated $5.2 billion in losses and nearly $3 billion in debt, […] The post Iranian bank crisis underscores Bitcoin’s role as financial hedge appeared first on CryptoSlate.