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Bitcoin is now more than just something people trade or hold as a store of value; it’s starting to pay interest. But there’s a catch: the coins earning those rewards can’t move for months or years. A growing number of holders are locking their BTC into time-based contracts that promise yield but also freeze supply. […] The post Bitcoin now pays interest: How to earn money on your BTC while pumping the price appeared first on CryptoSlate.

As the U.S. Government shutdown has extended into a third week, SEC reviews for IPOs and crypto ETPs have faced delays. SPI’s Kristin Smith has said momentum has returned in Washington as Senate Democrats have met with crypto executives to discuss the next phase of policy. The post Momentum Will Return To D.C., Solana Policy Institute President Says appeared first on Cryptonews.

The cap on individual transactions aims to improve block efficiency, reduce DoS risks and lay the groundwork for parallel execution in future upgrades like Glamsterdam. Ethereum is entering the final testnet phase of its Fusaka upgrade, the last major step before its expected mainnet rollout on Dec. 3. The update introduces a per-transaction gas cap of roughly 16.78 million units to enhance block efficiency and prepare the network for parallel execution. The change, already active on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets, is designed to prevent single transactions from consuming an entire block’s gas. Previously, a single transaction could use up to the full block gas limit of around 45 million, posing potential denial-of-service risks and limiting scalability.  A gas cap limits how much processing power a single transaction can use, ensuring no transaction can monopolize an entire block, and allowing the network to handle activity more evenly. Read more

Bitcoin’s weekend nosedive had traders muttering about a “dead cat,” but the market clearly missed the memo. After sliding to $106,189 on Sunday, BTC refused to stay buried. Monday’s tape was cautious, Tuesday started ugly, and then, out of nowhere, buyers charged in and dragged the price to $113,650 by nightfall: a 7% comeback in […] The post Bitcoin bounces back after weekend slump appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The October AWS outage took down some of crypto’s most prominent companies and networks. Many in the community pointed out their lack of decentralization.

ChatGPT's BTC Analysis has detailed a +6.7% recovery to $112,259, resistance at $113,890–$114,000, and rotation from gold amid institutional moves by SpaceX and BlackRock. EMA support at $108,108, RSI divergence, and volume trends have mapped scenarios toward $118K–$128K or a $108K–$110K retest. The post ChatGPT’s BTC Analysis: $112K Bounces 6.7% as $1.28T Wipes From Gold – Will $114K Break? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Strategy could shoot up in price this year, analysts at the bank said. But only if BTC's price meets expectations.

The Kadena organization is shutting down, and while the JP Morgan vets' blockchain will remain online, the KDA token is quickly plummeting.

Crypto futures traders are returning to the market and opening fresh positions as Bitcoin, SOL and ETH rallied into overhead resistance levels today. Key points: Rising spot and futures volumes show traders venturing back into the crypto market. Traders are positioning for upside, but charts hint that swing traders will sell intra-day rally tops. Read more

Crypto retail checkouts now have two levers that can move quickly, merchant rails that reduce processing cost, and consumer apps that toggle on crypto buying and spending. Walmart’s OnePay sits at the intersection of both, as a recent Zero Hash partnership allows the app to support Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, hosted wallets, peer-to-peer transfers, and […] The post US Bitcoin payments are getting real: Retail rails could push $2M a day on-chain appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Gold has shined in recent weeks, but Bitcoin is 11% away from its all-time high.

Ripple Price Prediction has detailed how Evernorth, backed by Ripple, SBI Holdings, Pantera Capital, Kraken, and GSR, has planned a $1B XRP treasury via a SPAC merger with Armada Acquisition Corp II under ticker XRPN to conduct open-market purchases and expand regulated institutional access to XRP. The post Ripple Price Prediction: Is XRP About to Pump As Evernorth Announces $1B Treasury Plans? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana Mobile will no longer provide software updates and security patches to its first-generation Android phone, the Saga.

The $11 billion Bitcoin whale made millions in profit from last week’s crypto market crash and continues betting on more downside. The $11 billion Bitcoin whale is back with another massive short position, signaling that some large investors are hedging for more crypto market downside amid the tariff concerns and ongoing government shutdown. The Bitcoin whale, which is crypto slang for a large investor, returned with a $235 million 10-times leveraged short position on Bitcoin (BTC), which is a de facto bet on the price decline of the world’s first cryptocurrency. The large investor opened the short position on Monday, when Bitcoin was trading at $111,190. He currently faces a $2.6 million unrealized loss on the short bet, which stands to be liquidated if Bitcoin’s price surpasses $112,368, according to Hypurrscan blockchain data. Read more

Fed has proposed a framework in which payment accounts would link Stablecoin firms and other Issuers directly to Fed rails without bank intermediaries, with balance caps, no interest, no daylight overdrafts, and no discount window access, while staff has begun seeking stakeholder feedback. The post Fed Proposes Letting Stablecoin Issuers Access Banking System Directly Without Banks appeared first on Cryptonews.

OCC’s Jonathan Gould has said stablecoin risks have been overstated, adding a threat to bank deposits and a run would not happen overnight. Banking groups have urged Congress on GENIUS Act yield issues as supply has grown past $300B and EU/UK regulators have set temporary limits. The post Top U.S. Regulator Dismisses Stablecoin ‘Bank Run’ Threat as Market Soars Past $300B appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase has acquired Echo for $375M; Echo has helped raise $200M across 300 deals since 2024. Coinbase has planned Sonar integration while regulated ICOs on compliant launchpads have returned, broadening retail access to early-stage, on-chain fundraising. The post Coinbase Acquires Echo for $375M – And It Could Spark the Return of ICOs appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Galaxy Digital reported higher quarterly profit as trading volumes increased 140%, reflecting stronger institutional activity in crypto markets. Galaxy Digital reported strong third-quarter earnings results, driven primarily by higher trading activity and continued expansion in asset management, signaling steady institutional interest in crypto-focused financial services. The company reported net income of $505 million for the quarter ending Sept. 30, with adjusted earnings of $629 million, boosted by record results in its digital asset operations and investment gains. Galaxy closed the quarter with $3.2 billion in equity, including $1.9 billion in cash and stablecoins. Trading volumes jumped 140% from the previous quarter, fueled by increased spot and derivatives volumes. The quarter included the execution of a major client transaction involving the sale of more than 80,000 Bitcoin (BTC) — one of the largest crypto trades to date.  Read more