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There’s an old phrase that “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” In 2025, that road is digital, scanned, jammed with CCTV, and increasingly inescapable. From Beijing to Berlin to London, and beyond, governments are rolling out digital identities that promise convenience and security, but they come at the cost of something far […] The post No Digital ID, no food: coming soon to a Western society near you appeared first on CryptoSlate.

NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to make New York City the world’s leading crypto and tech hub. Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly betting big on crypto and AI as part of his bid to return as the city’s next mayor.  The New York City mayoral candidate plans to make NYC “the global hub of the future” by coordinating initiatives across the blockchain, AI and biotech industries and modernizing how the city integrates new technology, co-host of Crypto in America, Eleanor Terrett, said on Saturday. Part of this will also involve creating a new chief innovation officer position aimed at attracting more investments and jobs to boost innovation, she said.  Read more

Bitcoin and other hard money assets are the only way to fix the economic problems caused by currency debasement, analyst Luke Gromen said. 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 the value of the dollar through military force, Gromen told Marty Bent, founder of Truth For the Commoner (TFTC), on Sunday. The export controls prompted US President Donald Trump to announce additional 100%  tariffs on China, and revealed that China “has a lot more leverage than a lot of the Western commentators are admitting,” Gromen said. He added: Read more

In just one year, Hyperliquid skyrocketed from $2.4 million to $41 million in fees.

Bitcoin's network hashrate hit an all-time high of over 1.2 trillion on Tuesday and remains elevated despite a drop in difficulty. The Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty fell to 146.7 trillion on Friday as the network hashrate, the average of the total computing power dedicated to securing the decentralized protocol, hit an all-time high of over 1.2 trillion hashes per second. BTC mining difficulty is down by about 2.7% from the all-time high difficulty level of over 150.8 trillion reached during the previous adjustment period, according to CoinWarz. However, network hashrate hit an all-time high on Tuesday, and remains elevated above 1.2 trillion, despite a small dip from Tuesday’s all-time high, data from CryptoQuant shows. CoinWarz also forecast: Read more

The following is a guest post and opinion from Jeremy Boynton, Co-Founder of Pure Crypto. As Washington’s shutdown drags on, now is a good moment to step back and assess a SEC decision that could shape innovation, advisors and everyday investors for years to come. In a quiet but monumental shift, the Commission recently approved […] The post The SEC’s new crypto rules are a win for free markets — and for America appeared first on CryptoSlate.

U.S. government seizes record $14B Bitcoin connected to Chen Zhi’s massive human-trafficking and cryptocurrency fraud network.

Polymarket users have changed up their techniques for farming a potential airdrop as sources say a crypto token launch has been confirmed.

Long-time XRP investor Brandon LaRoque says he discovered the loss on Oct. 15 in cold wallet maker Ellipal’s mobile app, but the theft occurred on Oct. 12.

The de-escalation of tensions and growing odds of a trade deal between the US and China are positive price catalysts for cryptocurrencies. 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, South 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, too,” Trump told Maria Bartiromo of Fox News, following a de-escalation of trade tensions between China and the US. Trump said on Sunday: Trump previously said there was “no reason” to meet Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea, followed by an announcement of additional trade tariffs on China, which sent crypto markets into a downward spiral, wiping away 99% of value on some altcoins. Read more

Ethereum faces a critical liquidity test after $536M BTC ETF outflows. Can ETH defend the $3,800 support and sustain its bullish breakout above $3,930? The post Ethereum Price Prediction: $536M BTC ETF Outflows Trigger ETH Liquidity Test – Can $3,800 Support Hold?  appeared first on Cryptonews.

Research into Bitcoin’s energy use has extended to mining’s total environmental cost and whether it can accelerate the green transition.

XRP price prediction: Options data shows bullish rotation from BTC and ETH into XRP and SOL. XRP consolidates near $2.40 as traders eye a breakout above $2.72. The post XRP Price Prediction: Bullish Options Spike Signals Massive Altcoin Rotation from BTC/ETH to XRP and SOL appeared first on Cryptonews.

Analyst Doctor Profit is warning of a 10-year fractal pointing to a new bear phase possibly lasting until 2026.

ETH hit fresh highs while bitcoin cooled, as investors chased DeFi, altcoins, and tokenized assets. CoinGecko calls it a defining market shift.

In a Q4 2025 outlook report, Coinbase Institutional says the cycle still skews positive — with liquidity, stablecoins and policy progress lifting the market.

The U.S. President's biggest crypto venture is a DeFi project promising to help the unbanked. But how does it work?

Bitcoin exchange supply drops to a six-year low as over $4.8B in BTC leaves exchanges. On-chain data shows long-term holders accumulating amid supply tightening. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Onchain Accumulation Hits Six-Year Low – What Does the Supply Squeeze Mean for BTC? appeared first on Cryptonews.

When the annals of 21st-century finance are written, there will be a special chapter (messy, political, and deeply consequential) dedicated to the saga of “debanking.” For much of the last three years, anyone working in crypto, from lean web3 startups to regulated banks and exchanges like Custodia Bank or Kraken, knew very well what it […] The post Debanked to rebanked? Redefining financial access in the age of executive orders appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin price volatility returned into the weekly close with a key reclaim zone in sight, while liquidations exceeded $200 million in 24 hours. Key points: Bitcoin can keep the bull market range in play if it reclaims $108,400 in the coming hours, says analysis. Volatility increases into the weekly close as thin order books see $200 million in 24-hour liquidations. Read more