Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments (Page 345)

According to Chainalysis, a task scam perpetrator lost approximately 60 BTC worth $4.8 million after being targeted by the recent Ledger theft on October 15. The funds were illicitly obtained through a task scam scheme where victims were paid to fake sales and reviews of real items, then tricked

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GateNews·10-17 01:20

Task Scam Perpetrator Lost $4.8M in Bitcoin to Ledger Thieves on October 15

Bitcoin Falls to $81,473 on Hot Inflation Data, But CoinShares Says It's Not Bearish

According to CoinShares on October 16, Bitcoin fell to $81,473, down 2% over seven days, after U.S. inflation data came in hotter than expected. The firm's Head of Research, James Butterfill, said Bitcoin's near-term setup is difficult but not fundamentally bearish, as the macro environment sits

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GateNews·10-17 01:20

Bitcoin Falls to $81,473 on Hot Inflation Data, But CoinShares Says It's Not Bearish

Bitcoin Correlation with U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Hits Historic High of 0.6 in 2026

Macroeconomics

Market Analysis

Forex

According to BlockBeats reporting Fidelity Digital Assets analysis, Bitcoin's correlation with U.S. 10-year real interest rates reached 0.6 or higher in 2026, marking a historic high, as Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since Bitcoin's inception. Over the past two months, Bitcoin

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GateNews·10-17 01:17

Bitcoin Correlation with U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Hits Historic High of 0.6 in 2026

Stablecoin Remittances Cost 84% Less Than Traditional Transfers, Q3 Report Shows

Industry Reports

According to Cointelegraph, Borderless.xyz's Q3 2026 report reveals stablecoin remittances cost a median of 1% for a $200 transfer, compared to 6.36% for traditional channels. This represents an 84% cost reduction, based on Borderless 2026 Q3 pricing versus World Bank 2025 data. Settlement times

GateNews·10-17 01:16

Stablecoin Remittances Cost 84% Less Than Traditional Transfers, Q3 Report Shows

AMPL Surges 13.39% in 15 Minutes to $1.27

Price Volatility

Market Analysis

AMPL surged 13.39% in 15 minutes, climbing from $1.12 to $1.27. The rapid price movement occurred as the asset demonstrated strong short-term momentum. AMPL currently holds a market cap of $2,812,948 and has rallied 20.99% over the last 24 hours, reflecting increased trading activity in the

GateEcosystemHub·10-17 01:12

AMPL Surges 13.39% in 15 Minutes to $1.27

South Korea Ministry Holds October 19 Crypto Tax Meeting with Exchange CEOs

Regulation & Policy

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance will hold a closed-door meeting with cryptocurrency exchange CEOs on October 19 to discuss taxation policy. Vice Minister Kwon Dae-young and other officials will meet with exchange representatives and the Digital Asset Exchange Joint Council (DAXA),

GateCryptoFrontier·10-17 01:02

South Korea Ministry Holds October 19 Crypto Tax Meeting with Exchange CEOs

Morpho Launches Onchain Credit Network for Tokenized Equity

Project Progress

Morpho recently announced the launch of an onchain credit network designed to turn tokenized equity into productive assets. The initiative aims to enhance the functionality of tokenized commodities in the decentralized finance space. The move comes as tokenized equities gain traction, with Morpho

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Morpho Launches Onchain Credit Network for Tokenized Equity

Morpho Launches Onchain Credit Network to Convert Tokenized Equity Into Productive Assets

Project Progress

According to Morpho's official announcement, the platform has launched an onchain credit network designed to turn tokenized equity into productive assets. Morpho is a leading DeFi lending platform managing approximately $2.8 billion in total assets, primarily USDC deposits. The initiative aligns

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GateNews·10-17 01:01

Morpho Launches Onchain Credit Network to Convert Tokenized Equity Into Productive Assets

South Korea Holds Cryptocurrency Taxation Meeting with Exchange Executives on October 19

Regulation & Policy

According to the digital asset industry, South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance will hold a closed-door meeting with cryptocurrency exchange executives on October 19 morning regarding taxation policy. Deputy Minister Kwon Dae-young and other government officials will meet with

GateNews·10-17 01:01

South Korea Holds Cryptocurrency Taxation Meeting with Exchange Executives on October 19

Prediction Market Raises Tesla-SpaceX Merger Odds to 56% by Early 2027

Prediction Market

According to a Barclays report released Wednesday, prediction market traders raised the odds of a Tesla-SpaceX merger completing by early 2027 to over 50%. By Friday morning, the probability of a merger within three months jumped to 56%, up from 29% previously. April and May completion odds

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GateNews·10-17 00:52

Prediction Market Raises Tesla-SpaceX Merger Odds to 56% by Early 2027

Strive Increases Bitcoin Holdings by 7,600 BTC in Two Weeks, TD Cowen Raises Price Target to $56

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Stocks

Capital Flow

According to The Block, over the past two weeks, Strive increased its Bitcoin holdings by 7,600 BTC—surpassing TD Cowen analysts' forecast of 4,750 BTC for the entire fourth quarter. This brought Strive's total BTC holdings to 35,595 coins (approximately $2.9 billion) from 28,000 in late

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GateNews·10-17 00:49

Strive Increases Bitcoin Holdings by 7,600 BTC in Two Weeks, TD Cowen Raises Price Target to $56

Ledger Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Hardware Wallet Tampering Reports

Security Incidents

Enforcement Actions

Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger faces scrutiny after former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès raised concerns about the company's response to security tampering reports. According to Karpelès, Ledger has received reports of hardware wallet tampering since December 2025 but has not issued public

GateCryptoDesk·10-17 00:43

Ledger Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Hardware Wallet Tampering Reports

Ledger Faces Scrutiny Over Hardware Tampering Reports Since December 2025

Security Incidents

Enforcement Actions

According to Mark Karpelès, former Mt. Gox CEO, Ledger has received reports of hardware wallet tampering since December 2025 but has not issued public warnings to users. Security researcher Joe Grand reported a compromised Nano X wallet purchased from Lazada on March 4, 2026. The company

GateNews·10-17 00:41

Ledger Faces Scrutiny Over Hardware Tampering Reports Since December 2025

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Drops to 55 Today, Down from 63 Yesterday

Market Analysis

Indices

According to Alternative.me data, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to 55 today (October 17), down from 63 yesterday, indicating the market remains in a 'greed' state.

GateNews·10-17 00:41

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Drops to 55 Today, Down from 63 Yesterday

CryptoQuant Founder: On-Chain Cost Basis Points to $30K Bottom Even if ETF Inflows and Treasury Holdings Exit

Price Prediction

Market Analysis

According to CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju, ETF inflows have brought $58 billion in capital to Bitcoin, while publicly listed companies hold 1.3 million BTC. Even if all these positions exit, on-chain cost basis still indicates a bottom near $30,000. Reaching $10,000 would require a 0.2 MVRV

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GateNews·10-17 00:30

CryptoQuant Founder: On-Chain Cost Basis Points to $30K Bottom Even if ETF Inflows and Treasury Holdings Exit

NEAR Intents Recovers $3.8M From October 1 Smart Contract Exploit Within 36 Hours

Security Incidents

Project Progress

According to PANews, NEAR Intents disclosed a security incident from October 1 involving a smart contract vulnerability. Attackers exploited a refund mechanism flaw in third-party contract interactions, creating approximately $3.8 million in false deposits through 23 failed transactions, which

GateNews·10-17 00:23

NEAR Intents Recovers $3.8M From October 1 Smart Contract Exploit Within 36 Hours

Mysten Labs Appoints Kevin Boon as CEO, Evan Cheng Becomes CTO and Leads New AI Division

AI Agent

Project Progress

AI Industry News

According to Evan Cheng's announcement on October 16, Mysten Labs appointed Kevin Boon, former president, as CEO, replacing Evan Cheng. Cheng remains chief technology officer and will lead the company's newly established

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Task Scam Perpetrator Lost $4.8M in Bitcoin to Ledger Thieves on October 15

Bitcoin Falls to $81,473 on Hot Inflation Data, But CoinShares Says It's Not Bearish

Bitcoin Correlation with U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Hits Historic High of 0.6 in 2026

Stablecoin Remittances Cost 84% Less Than Traditional Transfers, Q3 Report Shows

AMPL Surges 13.39% in 15 Minutes to $1.27

South Korea Ministry Holds October 19 Crypto Tax Meeting with Exchange CEOs

Morpho Launches Onchain Credit Network for Tokenized Equity

Morpho Launches Onchain Credit Network to Convert Tokenized Equity Into Productive Assets

South Korea Holds Cryptocurrency Taxation Meeting with Exchange Executives on October 19

Prediction Market Raises Tesla-SpaceX Merger Odds to 56% by Early 2027

Strive Increases Bitcoin Holdings by 7,600 BTC in Two Weeks, TD Cowen Raises Price Target to $56

Ledger Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Hardware Wallet Tampering Reports

Ledger Faces Scrutiny Over Hardware Tampering Reports Since December 2025

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Drops to 55 Today, Down from 63 Yesterday

CryptoQuant Founder: On-Chain Cost Basis Points to $30K Bottom Even if ETF Inflows and Treasury Holdings Exit

NEAR Intents Recovers $3.8M From October 1 Smart Contract Exploit Within 36 Hours

Mysten Labs Appoints Kevin Boon as CEO, Evan Cheng Becomes CTO and Leads New AI Division