Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

According to Bitcoin.com, Colombian authorities arrested 8 people on Wednesday in coordination with U.S. intelligence agencies, dismantling a cryptocurrency money-laundering operation linked to drug trafficking. The gang used deposit networks, crypto tokens, and transaction splitting (smurfing) to c

According to Lookonchain monitoring, since October 1, 40 newly created wallets have cumulatively withdrawn 9,458 BTC (approximately $771.5 million) from Wintermute as of October 23.

Gate News: According to Gate’s official announcement on October 26, 2026, Gate will settle the dividend for the CAT (Caterpillar Inc.) USDT-margined perpetual futures contract. The dividend is $1.63 USD per share, and settlement will take place on October 26, 2026, at 16:00 (UTC+8), using a USD:USDT exchange ratio of 1:1. Settlement will be based on users’ net positions in the CATUSDT perpetual futures contract at that time. Users with net long positions will receive the corresponding dividend,

Bitcoin (BTC) hit an intraday low of $80,989 on Oct. 23, down 3.2% over 24 hours, with its marketcap falling to around $1.64 trillion. CoinGlass data shows that about 100,605 traders were liquidated over the past 24 hours, with total liquidations reaching $441 million, including about $397 million in long liquidations (90%). CoinGecko: Bitcoin Hits 24-Hour Low of $80,989; Nasdaq Falls 2.6% According to CoinGecko data, Bitcoin hit a 24-hour low of $80,989 and was trading at around $81,500 (-3.2%)

On-chain analytics platform Lookonchain’s monitoring data shows that Taiwanese entertainer Machi Big Brother (Huang Licheng) sold two Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) NFTs on Oct. 23 that he had purchased three years ago, receiving 1 ETH for each, for a total loss of 11.63 ETH. The sale was intended to raise funds for more trading on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid. Lookonchain: Purchase Cost of 13.63 ETH, Total Loss of 11.63 ETH According to Lookonchain’s on-chain tracking records, Machi Big

HSBC launched its Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin RedCoin for over 3.3 million PayMe users as of October 23, enabling peer-to-peer transfers and merchant payments without additional account requirements. The full rollout is expected before the weekend. This initiative marks a notable

According to @WuBlockchain, HSBC launched its Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin RedCoin today (October 23) to over 3.3 million PayMe users. The stablecoin enables peer-to-peer transfers and merchant payments without additional account requirements. Full availability is expected before the

The Ethereum Foundation has postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet, originally scheduled for October 26. The decision stems from compatibility concerns related to EIP-8037's new gas accounting changes and their potential impact on existing mainnet smart contracts. The upgrade was

According to PANews, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched two parallel consultations on October 23 to gather industry feedback on DeFi guidelines and its upcoming crypto asset regulatory framework. Submissions are due November 18, with final guidance expected in January 2027. The

According to Glassnode's latest on-chain report, Gate's share of tokenized gold spot trading surged from 0.6% in 2024 to 12% year-to-date in 2026, a 20-fold expansion. The platform contributed 42% of global net open interest growth in tokenized gold perpetual contracts since early 2026, leading

According to ChainCatcher, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched two parallel consultations on November 18, 2026, to solicit industry feedback on DeFi and its forthcoming crypto asset regulatory framework. The first consultation targets FCA-regulated firms using or facilitating access to

From 02:00 to 03:00 UTC on October 23, 2026, ETH posted a return of +0.09%, with a price range of 2389.09 to 2396.85 USDT and an amplitude of 0.32%. Although the short-term decline was limited, overall market volatility increased, and both technical and liquidity signals point to short-term pressure. The main drivers of this move were short-term technical weakness and localized selling pressure in the order book. The 1-hour ADX reading was 33.90, indicating a clear bearish trend, while the 4-hou

From 02:00 to 03:00 (UTC) on October 23, 2026, BTC edged up 0.07% during the hour, trading between 81,241.7 and 81,462.4 USDT, with an amplitude of just 0.27%, indicating overall range-bound consolidation. It is currently trading at $81,906.5, down 1.20% over the past 24 hours. Although prices have recovered somewhat in the short term, intraday volatility remains limited and market sentiment is cautious. The move was primarily driven by a surge in energy prices, which fueled inflation concerns a

The XRP Ledger’s fixCleanup340 amendment was originally scheduled to activate on October 23, but the previous day, validator support briefly fell to 26 votes, below the 29-vote activation threshold, triggering a full reset of the entire 14-day approval timer. By 14:46 UTC, support had recovered to 29 votes, starting a new 14-day countdown; as of the latest update, support has risen to 31 votes. How fixCleanup340 activates: 35 validators, an 80% threshold, and 14 consecutive days The XRP Ledger r

According to ChainCatcher, South Korea's Financial Services Commission is researching ways to allow cryptocurrency exchanges to participate in the securities token offering (STO) market. The proposed framework would address market conditions, investor protection, licensing system integration, and co

Gate News bot: According to Gate market data, BTC has broken above 82000 USDT and is currently trading at 82002 USDT.