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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…

Myriad: When will Bitcoin hit a new all-time high? Click to make your prediction. And, the prophecy was fulfilled. Despite the understandable skepticism, the, er, “simulation” repeated itself when Bitcoin touched $126,198.07 on October 6, 2025. From there, until very recently, all traders saw was red. By late June, Bitcoin was 52% below its peak. Crypto asset manager 21Shares noted at the time that the drop was still milder than the 80%-plus bear markets of past cycles. The 4chan screenshot circulating on social media. Image: X Now, the second half of the prophecy. Add 364 days to October 6, 2025…

Myriad: Where does Ethereum go next? Click to make your prediction. Blocks used only a fraction of that room. A snapshot of 25 consecutive blocks on Etherscan taken on October 8, numbers 11,872,013 through 11,872,037, shows gas use at roughly 24% to 43% of the limit. A higher ceiling does not mean three times as many transactions, only that a block can hold more when demand shows up. For everyday users, that headroom is what helps keep fees from spiking when many people use Ethereum at once, because congestion feels like strangers outbidding each other to get into the next…

If one trading company fails, the other side can look to the clearinghouse to complete the covered trade, under its rules, instead of trying to recover everything from the failed company itself. Providing that kind of protection takes a lot of money, so the new system will also affect what companies pay to trade and borrow. Stablecoin issuers depend on those services when they need to convert reserve assets into dollars for customers, so the cost and availability of Treasury trading affect how well their tokens work. The SEC’s deadlines are Dec. 31 for eligible outright purchases and sales of…

In a significant development, $SHIB went live on Solana via Sunrise and is available in Solana apps including Jupiter, Raydium, Phantom, and Kamino. This allows $SHIB to be accessed and traded directly within the expansive decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem of Solana without leaving the ecosystem to access the crypto token. $SHIB price awaits next move The crypto market is seeing mixed trading early Tuesday, with investors looking ahead to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting. Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies are still trading in a choppy range as traders price in a 78% chance that the…

By the Numbers The introduction of FermiTrade aligns with the growing interest in trading innovations on Solana, especially in derivatives. As traders explore new financial instruments, the DEX’s advanced features may lead to increased trading volume on the platform. While the current market conditions are mixed, the launch positions Solana favorably among competing networks. As such, traders may watch for shifts in open interest and funding rates as FermiTrade begins to attract its user base. Solana is a high-performance blockchain known for its fast transaction speeds and low fees, making it an attractive platform for decentralized applications and trading solutions.…

The analyst identified roughly $87,400 as the price that buyers need to reclaim on a daily or weekly closing basis. Alongside that close, she wants to see continued ETF inflows and stronger spot purchases before treating the advance as a convincing breakout. Zhang described the current obstacle as “profit-taking and existing supply” absorbing institutional demand. In her reading, Bitcoin’s inability to keep trading above $87,000 shows that positive fund flows have yet to overcome selling around its recent highs. Her next upside levels are $90,000 and $93,000, while she places downside support at $84,000 and $82,000. The analyst tied the…

Orca and Loopscale have officially merged to establish Formation, a new entity aimed at enhancing Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. This move combines Orca’s robust liquidity capabilities, with over $500B traded since 2021, and Loopscale’s impressive loan facilitation of more than $2B since April 2025. The formation of this new entity could streamline DeFi services, catering to both institutional and individual users. You can read more about it in the official tweet here. Inside the Move The recent merger between Orca and Loopscale to create Formation marks a significant development in Solana’s DeFi sector. As of now, the broader crypto…

Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade could help complex DeFi transactions According to Curve’s mainnet checks, a leveraged borrowing transaction consumed roughly 1.84 million gas, compared with 125,000 for a direct stablecoin swap. Based on those figures, the borrowing operation used about 14.7 times as much gas. For transactions combining borrowing with a collateral purchase, the team said congestion can affect several parts of the same operation. More predictable access to blockspace would therefore be particularly useful for users carrying out complex transactions when network activity rises, in Curve’s view. Cheaper execution could also make smaller arbitrage trades worth completing, according to the…