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$XRP Withdrawals Rise Across Global Exchanges This pattern is the result of increased withdrawals witnessed by Binance during the period in question. According to the Daily Deposit/Withdrawal Transactions indicator, between Aug. 26 and Oct. 12, Binance’s withdrawal transaction share rose from 52% to 54%. Across all centralized exchanges, the figure increased from 51% to 52.7%. Both readings show that withdrawals became a larger part of $XRP transaction activity within global exchanges. $XRP withdrawals spike on Binance and other major centralized cryptocurrency exchanges In addition to this, deposit activity declined. Binance’s deposit transaction share dropped from 47.7% to 45.9%, while the…

The retreat from September’s peak shrinks a source of income supporting liquidity providers and node operators. It follows a burst of trading that THORChain’s September network report linked to funds moving through the protocol after the Bitget exploit. THORChain Fees Recover Only Part of September’s Spike The Routing Surge Fades THORChain said most of September’s volume increase came during Sept. 25–29, as funds linked to the Bitget exploit moved through the network. Its report said wallet numbers barely moved with the late-month volume, pointing to a few large flows rather than a wave of new users. Blockchain data provider Bitquery’s…

Myriad: How high will Bitcoin go? Click to make your prediction. Bitcoin was up 7.33% for the month, with one trading day left, edging past 2024’s 7.29% record for September. In the end, a correction made the coin close the month with a 6.33% gain; still green, still defying the Red September curse, but not a historical performance anymore. Now comes the month crypto calls Uptober. October has returned 19.92% on average for crypto investors and 14.71% at the median since 2013, per CoinGlass. Last year broke the script. October 2025 closed down 3.69%, only the third red October since…

Earlier, most economists expected the Fed to keep rates unchanged because inflation was easing and the U.S. midterm elections were approaching. Only 13 of 48 economists expected a hike this month. But hotter inflation has changed the outlook. U.S. inflation came in slightly hotter than expected, driven by stronger core prices. On a yearly basis, CPI rose 3.4%, matching expectations, while core CPI stood at 2.4%, also in line with forecasts. Chief economist Heather Long said a September hike is now “almost locked in,” as the risk of inflation staying high continues to grow. A September Fed rate hike is…

Ledger also highlighted the integration in a post on X, marking the addition of privacy-preserving stablecoin support to its hardware wallet ecosystem: Private stablecoins, secured by LedgerUSDCx on @AleoHQ is now supported in Ledger Wallet™.Swap stablecoins you already hold into shielded USDCx, with every transaction confirmed on your Ledger signer’s secure screen. pic.twitter.com/jiQNXmKvpz — Ledger (@Ledger) October 1, 2026 A Private Stablecoin Reaches a Mainstream Hardware Wallet Aleo says USDCx on Aleo is the first privacy-preserving stablecoin supported by a mainstream hardware wallet. This follows an earlier May 2026 integration in which Aleo became the first blockchain to bring fully…

List of 27 Crypto Websites South Korea Plans to Block The FIU requested access restrictions on websites operated by unregistered crypto businesses. The KCSC decided to block the following 27 operators that are currently active, including through service termination where applicable. KuCoin MEXC Phemex XT.com Bitrue CoinW ZoomEX Poloniex BTCC DigiFinex Pionex Blofin Apex Pro WEEX BitMart KCEX BingX P2B Nonkyc.io SUPEREX CoinSolution (코인솔루션) Sinbad Solution (신밧드솔루션) Xgram TapBit (탭비트) CoinMy (코인마이) BigOne (빅원) UBit (유비트) South Korea Requires Crypto Platforms to Register Crypto businesses must meet requirements, including Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification, and register with the FIU…

Market Pulse Currently, the crypto market exhibits a range of sentiments, reflecting investor caution and speculative interest. Base’s emphasis on lending and borrowing strategies may resonate well amid this volatility, as traders look for ways to optimize their positions. As of now, trading volumes remain subdued, but the conversation around tokenization could catalyze interest in more dynamic trading activities. Investors should keep an eye on how these discussions influence market flows in the coming weeks. Base is focused on enhancing the tokenization landscape, aiming to facilitate more efficient trading and investment options. The organization’s discussions at the AGM underscore the…

“Building wealth with Bitcoin does not begin with the purchase itself, but with the euros set aside for it,” said co-founder and CEO Daniel Winklhammer. The money is paid by Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG, a German bank that has owned a stake in 21bitcoin since 2023. Customer euros sit in a segregated trust account at the bank as instant-access savings. 21bitcoin says it passes the interest on in full and keeps no margin. The company is pitching this as a deliberate contrast to the high-yield promises that brought down several crypto lenders. The rate is variable, and interest is…

It looked a lot like late August. Bitcoin ran higher then, setting off the biggest short-liquidation wave recorded since 2021. On Friday, Ether was doing it. The price moved so fast that it looked like traders were chasing the rally more than buyers were piling into spot. A lot of traders had been sitting back since August. After the last big leverage flush, there still had not been much fresh news to bring everyone back. Ethereum burns through shorts as traders pay to keep betting against it According to Coinglass, around $188 million in Ether positions were wiped out in…

Market Pulse Despite the social media buzz, the market remains relatively quiet, with current trading volumes showing limited activity. There are no significant price movements reported, indicating that traders are cautiously observing the developments sparked by Base’s tweet. As discussions around virtuals intensify, traders will likely keep a close eye on any shifts in sentiment that could affect market conditions. JP Morgan is a prominent financial institution with a vested interest in the evolving landscape of digital assets. Their engagement with virtuals reflects an acknowledgment of the growing importance of these assets within the banking sector. This strategic focus positions…