Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Ethereum faced investor pressure on October 26 as approximately $44 million in leveraged futures positions were liquidated over a 24-hour period, with long positions accounting for roughly 74% of losses. The liquidation wave occurred as ETH traded around $2,320, struggling to recover while Bitcoin b

MoneyGram retweeted content highlighting its partnership with Stellar, emphasizing how stablecoins can be utilized in daily financial transactions. The retweet showcased the companies' collaboration, which spans five years and focuses on applying blockchain technology to payment systems. The partner

According to Keystone's announcement on October 26, the hardware wallet maker disclosed a security breach affecting 25,964 customer records, where attackers obtained device verification keys that could be used to manufacture counterfeit devices capable of passing official verification. In

Stand With Crypto UK recorded 10,092 complaints from 9,803 individuals over 90 days between May and August 2026 regarding restrictions on cryptocurrency transfers to FCA-registered platforms. Submissions came from all 650 parliamentary constituencies. Lloyds Banking Group accounted for 23% of compla

Strive acquired 6,182 BTC for $511.4 million last week, with an average purchase price of $82,732 per coin. The acquisition brings Strive's total Bitcoin holdings to 43,000 BTC. The purchase comes as Strategy, another major market participant, paused its Bitcoin

According to a recent post from the Stellar organization, MoneyGram retweeted insights on its five-year partnership with Stellar, emphasizing the practical use of stablecoins in everyday financial transactions. The collaboration showcases how blockchain technology is being integrated into

From 13:00 to 14:00 (UTC) on October 26, 2026, BTC fell 0.21% over the hour, trading within a range of 80,114.2–80,332.0 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.27%. It is currently at $79,660.1, down 0.84% over 24 hours. Order book liquidity is extremely thin, with the top-five-level bid-to-ask depth ratio at just 0.01. Asks clearly dominate: a 0.2357 BTC sell order at $79,672.3 accounts for 56.2% of the top five ask levels, creating short-term selling pressure. The main driver of this move is insufficien

Nasdaq-listed Solana Company (HSDT) received strategic enterprise designation from Hong Kong's Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), the company announced last Thursday. The blockchain infrastructure provider was the only such business selected in the seventh batch of 18 enterprises

BitMine acquired 10,452 ETH over the past week, bringing its total holdings to 6,051,933 ETH, approximately 4.95% of Ethereum's total supply. The acquisition, valued at approximately $232.50 million, represents the company's continued institutional positioning in the Ethereum ecosystem.

AMPL token surged 11.48% in a 5-minute period, rising from $1.22 to $1.36. The sharp price movement occurred without a confirmed catalyst, though market observations suggest potential derivatives market influence. The broader crypto market currently exhibits mixed signals and heightened volatility a

Solana Company (HSDT), a Nasdaq-listed blockchain infrastructure provider, was designated as a strategic enterprise by Hong Kong's Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) last Thursday (October 22). The company was the only blockchain infrastructure business selected in the seventh

India's Income Tax Department has contacted thousands of individuals engaged in digital asset trading who failed to report this income in their tax filings for the financial years 2022–23 and 2023–24, marking an intensified enforcement of Crypto Tax in India compliance. The Central Board of Direct T

South Korea is considering a fourth postponement of its planned 22% tax on cryptocurrency gains, with a proposed 2029 start date tied to international information-sharing arrangements. The levy is currently scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, but the presidential office is reviewing

According to CoinGecko data, Quant (QNT) climbed to $216 in 24 hours yesterday, gaining 18.7% from around $181. The move lifted its market cap to $3.16 billion with daily trading volume reaching $146.5 million. The rally

Ripple submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 20 requesting changes to proposed rules governing how cryptocurrency projects establish that their tokens are no longer associated with securities investment contracts. The company argues that the proposed

According to reports on October 25 and 26, South Korea's presidential office is reviewing a fourth postponement of its planned 22% cryptocurrency gains tax, with a proposed 2029 start date instead of the currently scheduled January 1, 2027. The delay would align with the timing of the United

According to its October 20 comment letter, Ripple asked the SEC to modify Rule 400 to clarify when investment contracts terminate for cryptocurrency tokens. The company argued that investment contracts can end not only when developers complete promised efforts, but also when contractual promises