Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Strike, a financial technology company focused on Bitcoin-based services, has launched a Bitcoin account offering multiple financial capabilities. The account allows users to deposit paychecks in cash or Bitcoin, earn Bitcoin on idle cash, borrow against Bitcoin holdings without selling, pay

On-chain analytics firm Santiment reported on Oct. 12 that the number of Bitcoin wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC reached a record high of 20,338. The tally has increased sharply since mid-July, even as Bitcoin's price remained volatile during the period. Bitcoin Wallet Holdings Surge

zkSync announced its participation as a keynote speaker at Money 2020 on October 21. The presentation will address blockchain control and governance frameworks. zkSync is a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum designed to enhance transaction speeds and reduce costs. FAQ What will zkSync

A scammer lost over 60 BTC, valued at around $4.8 million, in a Ledger-related theft, according to Chainalysis. The stolen funds were linked to a fraudulent sales scheme where individuals were paid to fabricate sales and reviews. The incident raises concerns about security vulnerabilities in the

According to zkSync's official tweet, the layer-2 scaling solution will deliver a keynote at Money 2020 on October 21. The presentation will focus on blockchain governance and control mechanisms in the current regulatory

The Bank of Russia confirmed on October 12 that direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading between individuals will be prohibited from July 1, 2027, according to updated guidance posted on the regulator's official website. The ban stems from Federal Law No. 282-FZ on Digital Currencies and Digital R

According to the Bank of Russia, on October 12, the regulator confirmed that peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading will be banned from July 1, 2027. Individuals will have approximately eight months to conduct direct crypto trades with each other before the prohibition takes effect under

Open Standard's OUSD stablecoin has surpassed $800 million in market capitalization, reaching $808.6 million across four blockchains. Over $500 million of this total is held on Tempo, representing approximately 64% of OUSD's market cap. OUSD is a decentralized stablecoin designed to provide users

According to ChainCatcher, Solana's Alpenglow mainnet testnet upgrade will activate on October 21, 2026, at 14:50 UTC, according to the Solana research firm Anza. Transaction finality will decrease from approximately 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds. Alpenglow replaces the existing TowerBFT voting m

Oraichain announced the upcoming launch of its Quant Terminal Vaults following three months of forward-testing and internal live execution. The blockchain platform stated that the team has refined their strategies during this testing period. Oraichain operates as a blockchain platform focusing on ar

Oraichain announced the launch of its Quant Terminal Vaults following three months of forward-testing and internal live execution. The platform refined its strategies during the testing phase. According to the official announcement on X, the upcoming vaults represent a significant development for Or

CryptoUK and The Digital Chamber launched the UK–US Cross-Border Policy Working Group to strengthen collaboration between industry leaders, policymakers, and regulatory experts in digital asset markets. The initiative addresses common regulatory challenges to enhance cooperation for stablecoin

According to CryptoUK's official announcement, the organization and The Digital Chamber launched the UK–US Cross-Border Policy Working Group on October 15, focusing on stablecoin regulation and cross-border payments. The group's inaugural webinar, moderated by Ian Taylor, is scheduled for October 22

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan published an investor note Wednesday arguing Bitcoin benefits across nearly every macroeconomic scenario tied to artificial intelligence. Hougan used a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' book