The fast-food chain is also donating 210 sats from every Bitcoin meal toward open-source Bitcoin development.

Elon Musk expects X Chat to launch within the next few months and promises it won’t sell or share users’ data with advertisers.

Lawmakers opted to study the proposal further following a wave of public concern over plans to loosen local controls on crypto mining in the state.

The lack of understanding about Bitcoin's economic properties will result in a market dump at the first sign of trouble, Vineet Budki said.

Many crypto users online praised the decision but continued to criticize the exchange for freezing the funds in the first place.

Borderless Capital’s Amit Mehra said quantum computing remains years away from threatening Bitcoin, though rapid advances could make post-quantum security urgent.

Bitcoin bulls defended the $107,000 level, but the net outflows from the spot Bitcoin ETFs increase the risk of a breakdown in the near term.

Citi and Western Union lead Wall Street’s stablecoin charge as Bitcoin miners and lenders shake up the post-halving crypto landscape.

Custodia said it was “actively considering” petitioning the appellate court for a rehearing following the Tenth Circuit judgment, filed more than five years after its application.

Michael Saylor still foresees a $150,000 Bitcoin price by the end of the year, despite temporary concerns with import tariff escalations.

Older, more established altcoins are likely to be the focus of institutional interest and investment, Maen Ftouni told Cointelegraph.

Zcash’s rise mirrors a shifting mood toward privacy in an increasingly monitored online world.

Scott Bessent met Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the APEC 2025 summit, as world leaders gathered to address global growth, energy security and technology.

Crypto users must deal with costly fees, protocol-level restrictions and multiple service providers to execute simple stablecoin transactions.

The chief policy officer said that the company was “proud to have supported the building of a new ballroom” in response to allegations of corruption from a US senator.

This month saw the first “Uptober” in seven years to finish with Bitcoin in the red. Meanwhile, BNB takes off thanks to memecoins.

Banks may soon take a softer stance on crypto as the Basel Committee prepares to revise its 2022 guidance on banks’ exposure to digital assets, according to Bloomberg.

Like early email protocols, DeFi remains complex and isolated. Bridging DeFi and TradFi through hybrid payment solutions could unlock crypto’s mainstream potential.

Anticipation of Ripple’s annual event has failed to lift investor sentiment as XRP price risks dropping to $2 in the coming days or weeks.

Bitcoin has become a $2 trillion asset in the 17 years since Satoshi Nakamoto published the white paper, but it faces its first red October since 2018.

Canaan will supply 4.5 megawatts of water-cooled Bitcoin mining ASICs to a Japanese engineering firm for real-time grid balancing and energy optimization.

Zcash defied the crypto market downturn with a 45% rally this week, making it the most valuable privacy-focused cryptocurrency, following Hayes’ call for a $10,000 price target.

Zcash’s rally faces a test as a rising wedge pattern signals a possible 30% pullback toward the $260–$270 support zone in November.

The Australian Federal Police cracked a coded crypto wallet backup holding $5.9 million after a data scientist deciphered a complex numerical sequence on a phone.

“Uptober” has turned into a red month for Bitcoin, with Fed rate cut hopes and easing US-China trade tensions doing little to uphold BTC prices.

AllUnity’s euro-pegged MiCA-compliant stablecoin, EURAU, is expanding across major blockchains using Chainlink’s CCIP protocol.

EU's ProtectEU mandates on-device scanning before encryption, creating a two-tier security system where states encrypt while citizens are surveilled. Digital feudalism codified.

Spot Ether ETF inflows have surpassed Bitcoin ETFs during the third quarter of 2025, signaling dormant appetite for regulated altcoin investments.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said Solana has good odds of winning a larger share of the stablecoin and tokenization market.

A trademark filing by Western Union for “WUUSD” suggests the company is looking into building crypto wallet, crypto trading and even crypto lending services.

Nordea announced in 2018 that it would ban employees from buying and holding Bitcoin due to concerns that the crypto market was unregulated.

Revolut has made on and off-ramping to crypto easier by removing fees, spreads and other costs, allowing users to convert USD and stablecoins at a 1:1 ratio.

Strategy is unlikely to make deals to acquire its Bitcoin-buying rivals, with founder Michael Saylor saying it’s too risky.

Riot Platforms sees Bitcoin mining as a “means to an end,” planning to pivot its power resources to build a 1-gigawatt AI data center campus.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong rattled off a bunch of crypto buzzwords at the end of its Q3 earnings call — resolving all prediction market bets on them to a “yes” in one swoop.

MegaETH surpassed its fundraising cap with over $1.3 billion committed, achieving a theoretical valuation of more than $27 billion after closing on Thursday.

Strategy’s third-quarter net income was down from its record $10 billion in Q2, but still lifted its shares after the bell.

Coinbase recorded another profitable quarter with $432.6 million in net income in Q3 on the back of $1.9 billion in revenue, while Coinbase’s Bitcoin holdings rose by 2,772 BTC.

Crypto prices remain depressed due to macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, despite interest rate cuts and positive trade news.

Blockchain fees are set to reach $19.8 billion this year, demonstrating the technology’s growth beyond speculation into real, user-driven economic activity.

DYdX president Eddie Zhang reportedly said the decentralized exchange would offer spot trading for cryptocurrencies as part of its move into the US later this year.

CoreWeave has been trying to acquire Core Scientific for over a year in one of the most-watched M&A deals in crypto.

With the end of October approaching, Senate Republicans are in danger of going back on their previously announced deadline for a significant cryptocurrency bill.

Bitcoin continued to drop to new lows on Thursday despite every bullish outcome that traders had forecast being confirmed.

Flutterwave partners with Polygon Labs to launch a stablecoin-powered cross-border payments network spanning 34 countries across Africa.

Senator Chris Murphy alleged corruption over the exchange “promoting Trump crypto” shortly after the US president issued a pardon for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.

The Bitcoin mining industry is financing its expensive pivot to AI data centers with convertible debt that sometimes features a 0% coupon.

With retail access restored, crypto exchange-traded notes issuers slash fees to historic lows, signaling an intensifying battle for UK market dominance.

Bitcoin MACD’s bearish crossover and the duration after BTC’s last halving could be signs that the 2025 bull run is over, or is this time different?

Bitcoin fell to the bottom of its local range as traders lost over $1 billion as a result of the surprise BTC price downside after the Fed interest-rate cut.

The Trump administration has appointed Michael Selig, a pro-crypto lawyer and SEC counsel, to head up the CFTC.

ChatGPT cannot time crashes but can flag early warning signs by merging onchain, derivatives and sentiment data, helping traders detect risk clusters before markets break.

The $300 billion stablecoin market capitalization pushed DeFi into a “self-sustaining cycle” of growth, according to the investment bank’s head of research.

Point-in-time audits fail in composable, adversarial markets. AI-powered continuous assurance using solvers and simulation replaces episodic security checks.

CEO David Bailey told Forbes he plans to fold Bitcoin Magazine, the Bitcoin conference and hedge fund 210k Capital into Nakamoto Holdings to boost cash flow.

JPMorgan is moving forward with the launch of its fund tokenization platform, Kinexys Fund Flow, with the rollout planned for 2026.

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Bitcoin fell 35% after the Fed ended QT in 2019 and began cutting rates, prompting fears that BTC may decline in the coming months.

Bybit’s pause comes as Japan’s FSA considers reforms that could allow banks to hold Bitcoin and operate licensed exchanges.

Ethereum price wobbled as weak onchain activity and low futures demand supported a potential ETH price drop to $3,500.

Bitcoin spot volume spiked after the “Uptober” BTC price dip as traders sought less risky environments, according to new research.

Ethereum transaction fees remain at near all-time lows despite peak network activity that saw daily transactions top 1.6 million for the first time since October’s market crash.

OpenAI is preparing a trillion-dollar IPO in 2026 to fund ChatGPT’s next evolution as global AI competition intensifies, Reuters reported.

Bank Indonesia will issue tokenized government bond–backed digital securities built on its digital rupiah CBDC, calling it the nation’s “stablecoin version.”

Crypto’s transparency reveals market manipulation that traditional finance hides. Century-old laws riddled with loopholes enable unpunished manipulation.

Bitcoin ETFs gained $839 million while gold funds lost $4.10 billion, highlighting investors’ growing preference for BTC over bullion.

X402 is moving beyond the PING hype as Coinbase and Cloudflare turn “402 Payment Required” into real pay-per-use infrastructure.

After a 90% plunge from its peak, the Trump memecoin issuer is seeking a revival with the Republic.com acquisition and a $200 million fund to buy back the token.

Evernorth plans to go public via a SPAC and deploy over $1 billion to buy and manage XRP, creating one of the largest public XRP treasuries.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest day of outflows in two weeks as the Federal Reserve cut rates, leading to a choppy day for US markets.

Crypto protocols Frax and IQ have partnered to launch KRWQ, a Korean won stablecoin designed to be fully regulatory-compliant amid the country’s stablecoin push.

DRW Holdings and Liberty City Ventures are reportedly exploring the creation of a Canton Network token treasury, signaling significant institutional backing for the blockchain.

SOL investors bet on an ETF approval and set price targets from $300 to $1,000. The ETFs are live now, but Solana price still trades below $200. Did traders sell the news?

Nigeria, the Bahamas and Jamaica are only three jurisdictions that have launched CBDCs, according to the American think tank, the Atlantic Council.

US President Donald Trump has flown to South Korea to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping to resolve trade tensions between the world’s two superpowers.

US banking groups have urged Congress to clamp down on stablecoin yields, arguing it would trigger a US banking customer exodus.

Ethereum Foundation launches a dedicated resource to streamline institutional onboarding and showcase enterprise-grade use cases.

Activity on Tron is booming, with a 69% week-on-week rise in active addresses to 11.1 million, and Tuesday’s 12.6 million transaction count being the network’s largest in two years.

Over the last three months, three wallets that participated in the Ethereum ICO have started moving tokens again after nearly a decade of inactivity.

21Shares has filed for a Hyperliquid ETF, while Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF has a big day of trading as investors perk their ears toward altcoins.

More than 3.4 million daily users of BNB Chain now have access to over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs on Wall Street after the latest move from Ondo Global Markets.

Downloads of decentralized messaging app Bitchat are soaring in Jamaica as 185 mph winds batter the Caribbean, knocking out regular communication channels.

The potential acquisition would mark one of Mastercard’s largest crypto bets yet, expanding its stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure amid growing competition.

Securitize and BNY Mellon are bringing AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations onchain, with Grove planning a $100M anchor as institutional demand for tokenized assets grows.

With less than a week until New Yorkers choose their next mayor, a political organization promoting digital assets has endorsed and spent funds supporting Andrew Cuomo.

As the trial of Anton and James Peraire-Bueno entered its 11th day, a judge may soon decide whether Coin Center can weigh in on the case through an amicus brief.

Analysts say the crypto market has already priced in Wednesday's interest rate cut, but the Federal Reserve remains divided on an additional cut in December.

Bitget’s liquidity gains mirror an industrywide shift as exchanges such as Binance, OKX and Crypto.com compete to attract professional and institutional traders.

A Chinese blockchain event was reportedly cut short on Tuesday due to overcrowding, but some attendees expressed concerns over the country's recent crackdowns.

Bitcoin price fell to $109,200 despite the Federal Reserve confirming a 0.25% interest rate cut and the end of quantitative tightening. Traders expect future rate cuts, so why is BTC falling?

Positive regulatory developments in the US over the last 12 months are a good sign for the digital asset industry and markets, the Strategy co-founder said.

Many in Congress are scrutinizing Donald Trump’s presidential pardon of Changpeng Zhao, but Senator Elizabeth Warren’s comments drew attention from the former Binance CEO.

Bitcoin swing traders took profits, and bears opened fresh shorts after BTC failed to recapture levels above $118,000. Will today’s FOMC presser kickstart a trend reversal in BTC and altcoins?

The new project, dubbed Cocoon, aims to give users access to AI tools without surrendering their data to centralized providers.

In the latest Cointelegraph interview, James Lavish explains why the “debasement trade” is going mainstream, and what that could mean for Bitcoin.

Brett Harrison’s new startup brings perpetual futures — crypto’s signature high-leverage contracts — to stocks, currencies and commodities.

Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says Solana’s staking ETFs yield generation is a significant drawcard for institutional investors.

Grayscale Investments has launched its staking-enabled Solana ETF on NYSE Arca, backed by $103 million in seed capital, and is now the second Solana ETP manager in the US.

Binance integrates Bubblemaps’ blockchain data tools into its Web3 Wallet, giving users more transparency into token distribution and potential insider trading activity.

Bitcoin diverged from US stocks to give up $116,000 local highs while the S&P 500 reached record levels into the Fed interest-rate decision.

President Donald Trump has pardoned CZ, marking another act of clemency for a prominent figure in the crypto industry that signals a concerning trend.

Europe’s MiCA framework is seen by Germany’s main opposition party as a barrier to Bitcoin adoption, sparking calls for regulatory reform.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned investors not to buy a new CZ-themed memecoin after its price crashed 86% within hours of launch.

Crypto markets that trade 24/7 demand automated wallet protections, not manual vigilance. Passive vaults leave people exposed to overnight liquidations.

Bitcoin reached the key $116,000 level needed to maintain "golden week" gains, but the latest BTC price dip risked another Uptober letdown.

BitGo’s new custody support for Canton Coin allows regulated institutions to securely hold the Canton Network’s native token in the United States.

The latest push follows TeraWulf’s earlier $3 billion financing effort with Morgan Stanley and Google’s $1.4 billion backstop, plus a $3.7 billion hosting deal with Fluidstack.

Brazilian solar energy company Thopen is reportedly exploring Bitcoin mining as a way to monetize excess renewable power and offset curtailment losses.

Multiple technical indicators suggest a potential XRP price rally toward $3 in the coming days as the balance on exchanges hits five-year lows.

Institutions are tokenizing hundreds of millions in capital on the Avalanche blockchain, which is turning government and TradFi integrations “into onchain reality,” according to Nansen.

Safello’s TAO ETP joins a new wave of crypto ETFs hitting global markets, with fresh Solana, Litecoin and Hedera fund launches across the US and Hong Kong.

European crypto asset manager CoinShares rolled out exposure to Telegram-linked TON via an ETP, despite the token plummeting almost 60% year-to-date.

Seven Senate Democrats asked the US attorney general and the DOJ to explain President Trump’s pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, calling it a corrupt move.

Circle’s Arc has seen strong early adoption, with over 100 global financial and fintech giants, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa and Mastercard, joining its public testnet.

Strategy may join the S&P 500 by year-end, even as Bitcoin buys slow and investor sentiment fades, 10x Research said.

Bitcoin price has surged 85% since Mt. Gox began repayments, proving fears of a massive sell-off were overblown as demand easily absorbed supply.

World Liberty Financial will distribute 8.4 million WLFI tokens across six exchanges, including Gate.io, KuCoin, LBank, HTX Global, Flipster and MEXC.

The local industry has welcomed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s expanded crypto guidance, but resourcing concerns remain.

Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said the payments giant is adding support for four new stablecoins on four blockchains, and will allow banks to mint and burn.

Ethereum’s Fusaka update has debuted on Hoodi, its final testnet, and is slated to bring several security and scalability improvements to the blockchain’s mainnet.

The Bank of Korea should make clear rules for stablecoin issuers, allowing banks and non-banks to issue the tokens, says Kaia DLT Foundation chair Dr. Sangmin Seo.

Western Union has selected Solana for its Digital Asset Network and USDPT stablecoin, which it expects to be rolled out in the first half of 2026.

Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF saw $55.4 million on its first day, the highest of all crypto ETFs this year, alongside the launch of Hedera and Litecoin ETFs from Canary Capital.

The new company will use Near’s blockchain and NVIDIA technology to build privacy-preserving AI infrastructure, while offering exposure to the NEAR token.

According to Norwegian authorities, more than 73,000 people in the country reported on $4 billion in crypto holdings for the 2024 tax year.

Bitcoin hit resistance at $116,000; bulls might not clear the barrier until Wednesday’s Fed announcement on interest rates and this week’s resolution of the US-China trade war.

After a September decision from a US regulator paved the way for Polymarket's return, the company is reportedly only weeks away from a relaunch.

Bitwise’s Solana ETF kicked off trading with $223 million in assets, showing US appetite for staking-based crypto ETFs after receiving SEC clarity.

The Nasdaq-listed company will allocate 5.6% of its $3.57 billion Ether treasury through ether.fi and EigenCloud on Linea, marking one of the largest corporate DeFi deployments to date.

The expanded integration lets Coinbase Prime clients stake Solana, Avalanche and other proof-of-stake assets directly from custody.

Éric Ciotti of the Union of the Right for the Republic led the charge with a motion to ban CBDCs and promote stablecoins in France.

The move formalizes OpenAI’s ties with Microsoft, granting the tech giant long-term access to its AI models while locking in a $250 billion Azure commitment.

Bitcoin fluctuated wildly at the Wall Street open, with bulls pushing the price to $116,000 as opinions diverged over the next move in BTC.

With the right workflow, data feeds and prompts, ChatGPT can generate structured market summaries, flag risk clusters and support smarter decision-making.

BlackRock-backed tokenization company Securitize is going public via a $1.25 billion SPAC merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald affiliate to list on Nasdaq.

Truth Social wants to “democratize information” for its 6.3 million users with a social media prediction platform developed in collaboration with Crypto.com.

BlackRock was the only reason Bitcoin ETF investments didn’t turn negative in 2025, raising concerns for altcoin ETF performances without the asset manager.

Institutional crypto yield demands regulatory compliance, not just attractive returns. Market consolidation will separate compliant providers from speculators.

Milei’s LLA made a good showing in the midterm elections, but that doesn’t necessarily spell victory for the crypto industry.

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