Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

According to CoinGlass data, Bitcoin bounced to $82,295 today (Oct 16), up 1.28% in 24 hours, after Thursday's dip below $80,000 triggered $948 million in liquidations, with 90.6% being long positions. Ethereum gained 4.17% to $2,473.17, Solana rose 3.02%, and Zcash jumped 10.29% to $1,222.02, its s

From 15:00 to 16:00 (UTC) on October 16, 2026, BTC fell 0.29% over a 15-minute period, trading between 81499.3 and 81978.5 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.58%. Market activity was subdued, with low trading volume, and prices declined gradually with low volatility rather than amid panic selling. The main drivers of this move were escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions and shifting policy expectations amid the Fed’s rate-hiking cycle. Iran’s president warned that the war involving the US and Israel

US-listed cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds recorded divergent flows on October 15, with XRP, Solana, and Ethereum products losing a combined $71 million while Bitcoin ETFs attracted $5.1 million. XRP funds withdrew approximately $1 million, Solana ETFs lost $9.8 million, and Ethereum products

Token2049 recently concluded in Singapore, featuring discussions on institutional decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenised assets, and the role of artificial intelligence in digital payments. The event included a hackathon and startup competition, showcasing innovation within the cryptocurrency

According to CoinMarketCap, as of today (October 16), Celestia (TIA) leads the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap with an 18.44% gain to $0.7001, while Starknet (STRK) experiences the steepest decline of 20.45%, trading

According to Farside Investors and CryptoETF Today, on October 15, XRP, Solana and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded combined net outflows of approximately $71 million, while Bitcoin funds attracted $5.1 million. Ethereum ETFs led the withdrawals with $60.3 million in redemptions, including $44.4 million

According to RWA.xyz and Blockworks data cited by Cointelegraph, more than 70% of tokenized stock trading volume on BNB Chain now occurs outside regular US market hours (9:30 am–4:00 pm ET). Similar patterns are emerging on Solana, where 63% of tokenized asset trading occurs after-hours, and on

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance is scheduled to hold consultations with officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on July 2 on Crypto Tax in India and the future regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. According to a notification, the committee will deliberate on the oral

According to a tweet by @CopperHQ, Token2049 recently concluded in Singapore, featuring discussions on institutional DeFi, tokenised assets, and the role of AI in digital payments. The event included a hackathon and startup competition, showcasing innovation within the crypto

According to Cointelegraph, former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles alleged that hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger received a warning about potential device tampering in December 2025 but failed to take adequate measures to alert customers before recent security incidents occurred. Karpeles contended tha

According to ChainCatcher, MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock fell 6.46% today, trading at $141.50. The decline follows MSCI's announcement of a new index rule designed to exclude companies with asset structures and financial characteristics resembling investment funds rather than traditional operating

Polymarket priced the probability of a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate hike in October at 23% with $43 million traded, while CME FedWatch pricing ranged from approximately 37% to 44%, as Bitcoin fell below $82,000 following the October 15 release of September consumer price index data that

According to Polymarket and CME FedWatch pricing, the odds of a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate hike in October diverged sharply on Wednesday following hotter-than-expected inflation data on October 15. Polymarket priced October hike odds at 23% with $43 million traded, while CME FedWatch

PPRO has partnered with UK-based Damisa to use regulated stablecoin infrastructure for treasury operations and cross-border settlement, beginning in Latin America. The arrangement streamlines international fund transfers, reduces reliance on traditional correspondent banking networks, and

The Solana ecosystem featured crypto tax insights from @big_duca of AwakenTax in the Solana Weekly News, alongside discussions of a hardware expansion collaboration with Ledger Atom. The tax expert's involvement reflects intensifying regulatory scrutiny in the crypto space. The developments

On 2 June, the RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain and RBI Executive Director P. Vasudevan appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance and explained the RBI's official views on cryptocurrencies and crypto tax in India. During the appearance, the Governor said that cryptocurrencies

According to Damisa's official announcement on October 15, PPRO has partnered with UK-based Damisa to use regulated stablecoin infrastructure for treasury operations and cross-border settlement, beginning in Latin America. Under the arrangement, Damisa converts traditional currencies into regulated