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That activity remains concentrated in a few assets. Although Token Terminal’s dataset covers 193 digital assets, $USDC, $USDT and $USDe together represent roughly two-thirds of stablecoin deposits in DeFi. $USDC leads with about $9.2 billion in deposits $USDC holds the largest share at 38.2%, equivalent to approximately $9.2 billion. Its deposited value is nearly twice that of second-place $USDT. $USDT accounts for 20.3%, or about $4.9 billion. $USDe ranks third, with a 9.0% share worth around $2.2 billion, according to Token Terminal’s figures. The distribution shows a clear lead for $USDC among assets deployed into these protocols, even within a…

By the Numbers Despite the whale’s significant margin addition, Ethereum’s market structure remains fragile. With current trading momentum being mixed, traders are particularly attentive to key price levels that could indicate a potential rally or further decline. The current sentiment suggests that the market is in a delicate balance, as participants await more clarity on upcoming price movements. Ethereum, as a leading smart contract platform, continues to attract interest from both retail and institutional investors. Regulatory developments and market dynamics significantly influence its price action, and the presence of large holders, or whales, can create volatility that impacts the wider…

“$XRP Army Is Tired” “The $XRP community is tired,” Squire wrote. “We believe in the vision, but people need to see that progress reflected in $XRP itself. Hope needs results, Brad.” His comments highlight a popular concern among $XRP holders: Ripple’s expanding partnerships and business operations have had limited impact on $XRP’s price. The coin is currently trading at $1.30, down 5% over the past day. It has fallen 29% since the start of the year. While $XRP briefly touched $1.70 in August, it has since retreated, down more than 20%. Moreover, $XRP has remained below $3.84 for nearly a…

Market Snapshot The broader crypto market is showing mixed signals amid this announcement, reflecting varying levels of momentum across different assets. However, the focus on regulatory clarity for stablecoins could encourage institutional investment and participation in the sector, potentially leading to increased market stability and confidence. The NYSE, as a major global financial exchange, oversees the trading of various assets, including equities and ETFs linked to cryptocurrencies. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (USOCC) is responsible for regulating national banks and federal savings associations, making it a key authority in establishing compliance frameworks for payment systems, including…

The crypto analyst defended his bullish thesis on the fact that Bitcoin price has so far defended a buy zone around $81,583. Additionally, CryptoCove argued that the $BTC/$USDT chart on the four-hour chart has been forming a potential bullish descending channel. When will Bitcoin rebound? Bitcoin price has faced more selling pressure over the past two weeks, driven by increased distribution from investors in the United States. As of press time, the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index, the price difference between $BTC-USD’s price at Coinbase and Binance, was at -0.1412, which means the flagship has been trading at an increased discount…

Thus, this could be just another weekend dump. Supporting this, Altcoin Open Interest (OI) is down almost $9 billion from its local peak, showing that leverage is already getting flushed out. Meanwhile, Ethereum is nearing a major whale liquidation zone, keeping downside risks in play. But if this is merely a weekend liquidity sweep, could the leverage flush set the stage for a relief bounce? Source: CoinGlass From a technical perspective, the increase in oil prices is contributing to the risk-off sentiment, with Brent crude rallying +2.8% intraday to hit $118/barrel, its highest level since 2022. This has caused Bitcoin…

BlackRock’s ETHA recorded net outflows of $31.9 million on October 5, followed by $201.9 million on October 6 and $116.1 million on October 7. Withdrawals then slowed to $71.1 million on October 8 and $56.1 million on October 9. Ethereum ETF inflow/outflow chart. Source: Coinglass The five-day total reached $477.1 million. BlackRock’s second Ethereum ETF, ETHB, recorded no net flows during the period. Across all U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs, daily net outflows totaled $50.8 million on October 5, $201.9 million on October 6, $160.9 million on October 7, $72.5 million on October 8, and $56.1 million on October 9. Despite…

Who can buy The funds are open to verified accredited investors in the US and to non-US persons. Grayscale’s disclosure language is blunt: these are private placement securities that are speculative, illiquid, and carry the risk of total loss. Republic co-CEO Andrew Durgee framed the partnership as a chance for investors to diversify early in these funds’ lifecycles. What’s actually in the baskets The DeFi Fund’s holdings cover three distinct parts of the DeFi stack. $UNI (Uniswap’s governance token) represents exchange infrastructure, $AAVE covers lending, and $ONDO covers tokenized real-world assets. $CRV adds stablecoin liquidity, $LDO adds liquid staking, and…

“He was the wisest, most thoughtful, most generous person I’ve ever known,” he added. Garlinghouse went on to explain how his father played various important roles in his life. Earlier this week I lost someone close to me. Death is abstract – until it is incredibly real. He was the wisest, most thoughtful, and most generous person I have known. I was incredibly fortunate to call him: – a friend – a mentor – a role model – an inspiration But most of all, I was fortunate to call him Dad. B. Kent Garlinghouse, Sr 1941 – 2026 — Brad…

Bloomberg Intelligence technical indicators tracking 50-week moving averages show Bitcoin rolling over downward after its peak above $100,000, recorded in 2025. On the chart, the Bitcoin index, adjusted by a factor of 10, has fallen to 7,648, declining faster than other commodity and equity instruments. The current dynamics of the crypto market call into question the stability of adjacent sectors. The key question as of October 2026 is whether US stock indices and key industrial metals will follow Bitcoin. At the moment, the composite metals index stands at 8,130, the S&P 500 holds at 7,192, and copper futures have corrected…