The XRP Ledger has activated its Batch feature on mainnet with support from 30 validators, allowing users to bundle between two and eight transactions into one operation. Summary 30 validators backed BatchV1_1, while five opposed it, according to XRPScan figures cited in the report. Batch offers four execution modes, including a setting that makes all
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said authorities have located about $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency that they could seize this week as Washington presses ahead with financial restrictions against Tehran. Summary Bessent said U.S. authorities could seize $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency during the week. Treasury sanctioned 17 vessels on Oct. 8 over alleged
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky has agreed to a lifetime ban from the cryptocurrency, securities, and commodities industries under a New York settlement carrying up to $35 million in conditional payments. Summary The New York agreement ties $35 million in potential payments to forfeiture and prison conditions. Mashinsky must forfeit another $10 million federally or
GRAM has risen 9% to $1.56 as Telegram has expanded access to Money, its non-custodial wallet for token transfers and collectible purchases. Summary Money appears inside Telegram after a user receives a transfer, according to Walt’s announcement. Users can store GRAM, send funds, and buy gifts or collectible usernames through Money. Walt offers Money top-ups
XRP price has slipped below its 50-day moving average near $1.43, leaving its rebound toward $1.39 facing resistance as Evernorth prepares for its delayed Nasdaq debut. Summary XRP price traded near $1.39 after falling 7.6% over seven days, according to CoinGecko. The daily chart places the 50-day moving average at $1.4336 and the 200-day at
Bitcoin price has recovered toward $83,000 after testing $80,400, but weakening daily momentum and a still-positive weekly breakout leave its October outlook dependent on holding the $79,600–$80,400 support zone. TradingView’s Binance BTC/USDT daily chart placed Bitcoin at $83,012 on Oct.… Source link
Ethereum price has recovered to around $2,493 after a sharp fall toward $2,400, but its daily Supertrend has turned bearish, and the 4-hour chart still shows negative money flow. Summary Ethereum price trades near $2,493 after recovering from its sharp decline toward $2,400. Daily Supertrend resistance stands at $2,764, above Ethereum’s current price. The 4-hour
Senator Richard Blumenthal has asked Cantor Fitzgerald to explain its Tether relationship by October 23. The inquiry separates control over reserve assets from control over USDT on public blockchains. Summary A Senate Democrat requested records about Cantor Fitzgerald’s Tether stake, reserve custody fees, sanctions screening and communications with officials. Democratic investigators alleged extensive USDT use
Crypto projects are rethinking their marketing strategies in 2026 as traditional promotional campaigns struggle to turn short term attention into sustained engagement. Summary Influencer campaigns and airdrops remain common crypto marketing strategies in 2026, but short bursts of attention do not necessarily translate into lasting user engagement. Smaller creators with relevant audiences and rewards linked
Robinhood Crypto has announced that it is exploring a tokenized ETF product with $1.9 trillion asset manager T. Rowe Price, potentially bringing exposure to actively managed investment funds onto its Robinhood Chain blockchain. Summary Robinhood and T. Rowe Price are exploring tokenized exposure to actively managed exchange traded funds. T. Rowe Price managed approximately $1.9
