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As of Oct. 5, 2026, 61% of the 210,000 blocks have been mined, and there are about 79,950 blocks left as of the current block height. The supply change will be wild when it dips from 3.125 $BTC to 1.5625 $BTC. For instance, after that change at block 1050000, it will be the last four-year span where bitcoin miners get a full bitcoin in a block reward. That’s because when the 2032 halving happens, block rewards will shrink to 0.78125 $BTC. Bitcoin’s Supply Squeeze Gets Tighter Prior to the 2032 halving and after the 2028 event, daily issuance will fall…
Source: TradingView Notably, the downside was amplified when BitMine’s chairman, Tom Lee, stated that BitMine will stop open-market $ETH purchases. This will be upon reaching a 5% cap of circulating supply. He further stated that Bitmine needs to purchase only 100,000 more $ETH to hit the target. Breakdown Volume reached its highest point ever during the time frame that it traded within. This confirmed increased selling pressure. Thus, if Ethereum can hold at $2,565, there is potential for it to recover back to $2,625-$2,650. However, losing this level would expose $2,500, followed by $2,380-$2,400, weakening the broader recovery and increasing…
The crypto industry has spent years building infrastructure for financial products and putting novel creations on top of those rails. Now comes the harder part: getting people to actually use these products. That question is becoming more pressing across the industry as crypto moves closer to mainstream finance. Asset managers have tokenized funds, exchanges are expanding into lending, payments and other financial services and blockchain networks are courting institutions. The challenge is no longer just proving these products can be built, but figuring out what will make consumers and institutions choose to use them. For companies like Coinbase (COIN), that…
Myriad: Where does Solana go next? Click to make your prediction. Released under the permissive MIT license, it aims to bring that settlement guarantee to public blockchain infrastructure as a reusable standard rather than the bespoke smart contracts institutional trades have typically relied on. The foundation said J.P. Morgan provided input on institutional settlement practices that shaped the design. “Atomic settlement removes counterparty risk that is inherent in traditional finance,” said Catherine Gu, the foundation’s head of product for digital assets, adding that the program offers institutions a single open standard “with finality in seconds instead of days.” Rhodel D’souza,…
“Uphold Vault Inheritance gives our customers something major players in the industry haven’t offered before: a credible, straightforward way to ensure their crypto goes exactly where they intend it to.” How Beneficiaries Receive Control of the Assets Customers begin by inviting a beneficiary from their dashboard, which sends notification and account setup instructions to the designated person. That person establishes an account with the provider to accept the eventual distribution. Customers can change their selection during their lifetime. The company says the beneficiary needs no previous experience with digital currencies. After the customer’s death, the compliance support team reviews legal…
JUST IN: U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $241.1 million last week, completing the third consecutive week of positive net inflows pic.twitter.com/imYO76nqvd — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) October 5, 2026 Last week, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust took in the lion’s share of investment, receiving over $450 million in fresh cash. Funds managed by Fidelity and Morgan Stanley also experienced significant trading action and inflows. Bitcoin’s price is often buoyed by investors buying shares of the U.S. ETFs. The funds give investors easy exposure to the asset via shares they can buy on their brokerage accounts. Bitcoin’s price started rallying in August…
Machi Big Brother, a notable figure in crypto trading, has made significant moves today. As the market experiences a downturn, he has closed his long positions in $HYPE, $BTC, and $PUMP to cut losses and shifted to $ETH. Currently, he holds 29,000 $ETH, valued at approximately $73.64 million. This transition may indicate a bullish sentiment towards Ethereum amidst prevailing market volatility. source What Went Down The crypto market is navigating a turbulent phase, with major assets reflecting mixed signals. Amid this backdrop, Machi Big Brother’s notable shift to Ethereum longs stands out. His decision to liquidate $HYPE, $BTC, and $PUMP…
RWAFoundation has revealed a significant milestone in its quarterly report, indicating that its tokenized credit dataset now encompasses an onchain market cap of $6.2 billion. This revelation comes from a tweet by @tokenterminal, emphasizing the growing importance of tokenization in the financial landscape. As the market continues to evolve, this data could influence investment strategies moving forward. The Key Development RWAFoundation’s recent quarterly report has shed light on the expanding market for tokenized credit, showcasing its current onchain market cap of $6.2 billion. This figure underscores a notable increase in institutional interest and activity in the sector. While the broader…
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis placed Turkey’s annual transaction volume at nearly $200 billion in an analysis published Oct. 23, 2025, with cumulative inflows of approximately $878 billion from early 2021 through mid-2025. Its findings also pointed to growing speculative altcoin trading, involving cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin, alongside attempts to preserve purchasing power amid inflation and lira depreciation. Turkey’s regulatory framework has developed alongside these services, bringing providers under Capital Markets Board oversight through legislation effective July 2, 2024. Rules effective March 13, 2025, established operating and capital requirements alongside anti-money laundering obligations. According to the Oct. 5 assessment, new safekeeping…
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for Kraken Completes Acquisition Of TradeStation Crypto Infrastructure Assets. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context According to primary regulatory and corporate filings verified on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, this development introduces crucial infrastructure enhancements. Industry leaders note that maintaining robust compliance, security, and market liquidity remains essential as digital asset services integrate into broader institutional frameworks. The transition reflects a strategic pivot toward scalable, transparent operations. Analysts emphasize that ongoing technological upgrades will…