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Polkadot ecosystem is witnessing unprecedented growth with its DePIN-based parachain PEAQ showing an increase in the number of transactions by 500% in Q-3 2025. The spike is considered an important result of the network gaining developers interested in a reliable and scalable blockchain infrastructure. Polkadot recently published transaction statistics from PEAQ, which demonstrated exponential growth. The data indicates that daily transactions increased from approximately 30,000 in July to more than 150,000 by late September and early October. PEAQ in the Polkadot Ecosystem PEAQ has positioned itself as the decentralized Web3 network leading to the “Economy of Things,” focusing on the…

Ethereum price has managed to break through the $4,400 psychological ceiling as it starts to test the resistance levels. Market indicators point to a bullish breakout on the horizon. Summary Ethereum price surpasses the $4,400 threshold, holding out above the previous resistance level and the 30-day moving average. If ETH fails to hold up above these levels, the token could see a deeper correction that could send it tumbling back to the $4,350 to $4,360 range. Ethereum’s surge above $4,400 is driven by strong macro and sentiment-driven catalysts. One of the main drivers of the rally is the growing market…

The federal government shutdown in the US could disrupt the long-awaited spot ETF approval process in the cryptocurrency market. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) added to the uncertainty by announcing that it will not conduct activities during the shutdown. The SEC announced in an official statement that it will not review or approve new financial product and registration applications. The statement stated, “The SEC will not review or approve registration applications or applications for new financial products from entities such as investment advisors, broker-dealers, transfer agents, rating agencies, investment companies, and municipal advisors.” Additionally, processes such as stock exchange…

Nigerian Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria to create a sustainable digital currency framework. Collaboration on a Sustainable Digital Currency Framework The Nigerian Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed that the apex bank is collaborating with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria to develop a sustainable framework for digital currencies. The revelation, delivered during the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor’s annual lecture at Lagos Business School, reflects a broader policy reversal under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Under the Tinubu government, the tone has changed, and Cardoso’s…

South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, saw a notable increase in trading volume over the last 24 hours. High volumes of trading were observed in some altcoins, driven primarily by local investors. Market data showed that both Bitcoin and leading altcoins saw strong trading traffic in their pairs against the South Korean won (KRW). Analysts noted that this surge in volume could be linked to general crypto optimism in Asian markets. Here are the cryptocurrencies and their volumes with the highest trading volume in the last 24 hours: Bitcoin (BTC) – $493 million XRP (XRP) – $306 million…

Ethereum (ETH) is entering October with heightened expectations as optimism around “Uptober” fuels hopes of a strong rally. Yet beneath the surface, several concerning signals suggest Ethereum investors may need to tread carefully. Ethereum Faces Hidden Dangers This Uptober: 3 Risks Investors Can’t Ignore The positive sentiment comes after the second-largest altcoin on market cap metrics recorded significant Ethereum ETF inflows in Q3 and enjoyed a broader positive sentiment across the crypto market, especially from institutions. However, on-chain data paints a different picture, showing looming risks as investors progressively show caution. Staking Growth Has Stalled One of Ethereum’s biggest strengths…

During a recent appearance on Bloomberg TV, reporter Isabelle Lee explained Vanguard’s possible pro-crypto pivot, clarifying that it is still unclear whether the $11 trillion financial behemoth will end up offering cryptocurrency products on its platform. “It’s not a ‘yes’ yet, but it’s not a ‘no’ anymore,” she said while commenting on her recent reporting. Lee recalled how former Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley claimed that the company would never add Bitcoin funds. John Bogle, the late founder of the financial titan, previously stated that Bitcoin should be avoided “like the plague,” arguing that the cryptocurrency’s value depends entirely on the…

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says nations must prepare to engage with stablecoins acknowledging their growing influence in the global financial landscape. While India remains cautious, Globally, countries are rolling out frameworks and licensing rules for stablecoins. Digital currencies are changing the way the world handles money, and stablecoins are emerging as a key innovation that countries can no longer afford to ignore. These cryptocurrencies, pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar, offer faster, borderless transactions and are gaining traction among businesses and investors worldwide. India Changing Its Shift in Crypto Policy? India, which has always been cautious in…

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, started the new day and week with an altcoin listing. Accordingly, Binance announced that it will list the altcoin Aster (ASTER), which CZ supports. Binance stated that it will list ASTER with its seed tag. Binance will list Aster (ASTER) and open trading for the following spot pairs starting at 12:00 PM UTC on 10/06/2025: New Spot Trading Pairs: ASTER/USDT, ASTER/USDC, ASTER/TRY Users can start depositing ASTER starting from 06.10.2025 09:00 (UTC). Withdrawals will be opened on 07.10.2025 12:00 (UTC). Binance will list ASTER with the seed tag. Binance warned investors that ASTER is…

Ethereum-focused digital asset treasury firm FG Nexus (FGNX) said Thursday it has tapped tokenization specialist firm Securitize to let investors hold its common and preferred shares as tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. After Securitize’s tokenization treatment, shareholders can choose to convert their common stock (FGNX) into Ethereum-based tokens, giving them the same legal rights as traditional shares. The company will also tokenize its perpetual preferred stock (FGNXP), which pays regular dividends, making it the first U.S. exchange-listed dividend equity to transition fully onto the crypto rails. The process aims to streamline how public equities are owned and traded using blockchain…