Bitcoin tests key support as BTC faces fourth weekly loss
Key takeaways Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP are heading toward a fourth consecutive week of declines. BTC is down more than 2.5% this week, while ETH and XRP have lost over 4% and 5%, respectively. Bitcoin trades around $77,900, just above its 100-day EMA
Ripple and Robinhood Expand RLUSD for Institutional Settlement
TLDR: RLUSD is going live on Robinhood Chain and Bitstamp, while a listing on Robinhood’s main trading app is expected later this year. Robinhood will use Ripple Treasury for internal cash operations and Ripple Prime for financing, while Bitstamp accesses RLUSD settlement for
ENS DAO Approves ENSv2 With 1.69M Votes, Execution Due October 27
ENS’s vote to switch on ENSv2 ended with 1.69 million votes in favor and exactly one wallet against, which cast 24.94 ENS. Quorum, which looked uncertain a week ago, was cleared by 69%. Few wallets carried the result, though. Sixty-two addresses voted for
Cardano slides near $0.20 as bearish derivatives weigh on ADA
Key takeaways Cardano trades near $0.201 on Monday, extending its decline after three consecutive losing weeks. Funding has turned negative at -0.0032%, reinforcing the bearish derivatives picture. ADA faces initial resistance at $0.213, while weak momentum leaves recovery attempts vulnerable. Cardano fell below
Bitcoin holds near $81,800 as BTC defends key support
Key takeaways BTC traded around $81,593, above its 50-day EMA at $80,878. Bitcoin’s RSI near 47 and slightly negative MACD suggest recovery momentum remains weak. BTC faces resistance at $85,000, with deeper support at $77,528 and $76,186. Crypto prices stabilize after support tests
Circle Targets Emerging Markets With $400M Tazapay Acquisition
TLDR: Circle plans to enter about 40 emerging markets as demand for digital-dollar payments grows across developing economies worldwide. The proposed $400 million Tazapay stock deal would add local payout connections across more than 100 markets, pending a 2027 closing. First-half revenue and
Sky’s New Auditor Rankings and October 22 Deadline: Why CertiK Was Left Out
Sky has published a ranking of smart contract auditors that will surprise a lot of people. ChainSecurity and Cantina are in the top tier. OpenZeppelin, Trail of Bits and ConsenSys Diligence are in the mid tier, alongside 30 other firms. CertiK doesn’t appear
Cardano holds above $0.22 as falling OI signals risk of further losses
Key takeaways ADA futures open interest fell to $475.58 million from $549.14 million, reflecting reduced derivatives exposure. Positive funding shows a modest bullish tilt among perpetual traders, leaving longs vulnerable if prices fall further. ADA remains below key moving averages, with $0.1894 emerging
HYPE rebounds near $82 as Ripple Prime expands institutional access to Hyperliquid markets
Key takeaways HYPE recovered to $81.88 after falling to approximately $77.59 following hotter-than-expected US producer inflation. Ripple Prime introduced institutional RWA perpetual swaps referencing more than 100 Trade.xyz markets on Hyperliquid. HYPE faces resistance at $83.10, while support lies around $76.30–$75.70. HYPE recovers
Kalshi Investigation Examines Bets on Katie Zacharia Selection
TLDR: The Kalshi investigation examines three bets placed before Katie Zacharia was publicly identified as the next White House press secretary. Wagers of approximately $19, $74 and $80 carried expected payouts totaling $9,608, although those figures do not represent net profits. Kalshi has
