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Ethereum is going through significant turbulence in terms of network activity. In this respect, Ethereum’s network activity has slumped by 24%, indicating the rising bearish signals on-chain. As per the data from the popular crypto analyst, CryptoOnchain, the dip in Ethereum’s network activity is raising concerns over the potential continuation of the bearish trend in $ETH. Amid this scenario, the market members are closely watching for the potential catalysts that could determine the further direction. 📉 Ethereum network activity keeps falling — a clear bearish signal.Active addresses dropped from 480k in mid-August to 363k by Oct 26, a 24% decline…

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China’s Crypto strategy is turning money into a weapon of statecraft. A recent study published by Study Times—the journal of China’s Central Party School—argued that digital assets now shape warfare and finance. The study described crypto and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as tools of “financial mobilization.” They allow states to redirect liquidity when banks fail or sanctions tighten. Blockchain networks were called a “digital logistics front,” merging economic survival with national security. Digital money becomes a tool of geopolitical power The study said the battlefield now stretches into finance. Crypto forms an infrastructure for “total war,” blending deterrence, capital…

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Lisa Cameron, a former United Kingdom Member of Parliament and founder of the UK-US Crypto Alliance, told Cointelegraph she believes a joint “sandbox” between the United States and the United Kingdom is in development to align their crypto markets. Talking to Cointelegraph at the UN City offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, Cameron said that, according to her organization’s understanding, “there will be a sandbox” resulting from a collaboration between the US and the UK. She added that the UK-US Crypto Alliance is “very excited about this potential.” Cameron said that the UK-US Crypto Alliance reached this conclusion after speaking with US…

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Ethereum’s ecosystem continues to draw attention as stablecoins on its blockchain reach approximately $165 billion in reserves, positioning it among the world’s largest. However, ETH’s spot price has softened, dropping below $4,000, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. Market participants are closely watching institutional positioning and on-chain metrics. They want to see if Ethereum’s role as a macro-scale digital reserve can drive renewed price momentum soon. Global Reserve Role for Ethereum-Based Stablecoins Stablecoins issued on the Ethereum blockchain have now aggregated around $165 billion in reserves, ranking roughly 22nd among global foreign-exchange holdings. This exceeds some national reserve pools, including Singapore and India,…

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Kraken boss David Ripley has fired back against a senior executive of the American Bankers Association, who argued that stablecoins yield is a “detriment” to banks’ abilities to support their community. ABA’s senior vice president of innovation and strategy, Brooke Ybarra, said if major crypto exchanges such as Kraken or Coinbase were allowed to pay interest on payment stablecoins, it would “fly in the face” of the idea that stablecoins should be used for payments and not as a store of value. “A detriment to who?” Ripley said. “Consumers should have the freedom to choose where they hold value and…

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As the Senate moves one step closer to a deal that would end the government shutdown, last night’s crucial vote marked the most concrete progress yet in breaking the ongoing gridlock in Congress. Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the federal funding bill. In exchange for their support, Democrats promised a separate vote in the coming weeks on extending Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) subsidies. Republican leaders want to pass the temporary funding bill to reopen the government “as quickly as possible.” However, how quickly the process moves depends on whether senators can agree on a timeframe for debate…

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Sanae Takaichi was selected as Japan’s 104th Prime Minister yesterday, and her new cabinet has been inaugurated. The appointments of key ministers, including Satsuki Katayama (Finance) and Hisashi Matsumoto (Digital), alongside the new coalition with Nippon Ishin no Kai, will significantly impact the trajectory of the “Tax Reform 2026” sought by the crypto industry. International Optimism Frames Domestic Tax Showdown The international crypto community is already expressing optimism regarding Japan’s pace of financial reform. The Bitunix exchange, reflecting this sentiment, commented on the new administration. “Japan’s FSA gives the green light for banks to hold BTC. Sanae Takaichi’s new administration…

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An Argentinian judge has ordered the freezing of property and financial assets belonging to Hayden Davis and two other cryptocurrency “intermediaries” tied to the LIBRA token. According to La Nacion, the order was made in response to a report written up by the Secretariat for Financial Investigation and Recovery of Illicit Assets (SIFRAI) and General Directorate for Asset Recovery and Confiscation of Goods. The prosecution pushed for the order after the report found that these assets might make up some of the proceeds from the estimated $100 million obtained from LIBRA investors. Judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi deemed there to…

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A Bitcoin user paid more than $105,197—slightly less than one BTC at the time—to send just $10 of the digital coin on Tuesday, according to blockchain data.  First flagged on Crypto Twitter—or X—by the digital asset community, the user paid the huge amount to send just 0.00010036 BTC, data from Mempool shows.  “It was definitely some non-standard way of crafting a transaction,” Nick Hansen, CEO and co-founder of the Luxor mining pool, noted dryly to Decrypt. Bitcoin transaction fees are generally only a fraction of the amount sent, although they may vary when traffic spikes on the blockchain. Fees have…

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