Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

On Monday (October 12), the DATA Network announced its migration from its existing blockchain to operate as a protocol on the Sui network, backed by a $30 million investment from the Sui Foundation. The move represents a strategic pivot toward infrastructure for artificial intelligence data

According to PR Newswire, Nasdaq-listed TROOPS Inc. (NASDAQ: TROO) announced a conditional stock purchase agreement with EFFORCE Group recently. EFFORCE was co-founded by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and focuses on blockchain infrastructure and sustainability. Wozniak will retain his stake in EFFO

Germany's Bundestag rejected an opposition bill to eliminate the one-year crypto tax holding exemption on October 8, voting 445 to 132 to preserve the rule that allows tax-free sales after twelve months. Six days earlier, on September 30, the finance ministry circulated a draft law that would end th

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded contrasting net flows according to Lookonchain's latest report. Bitcoin ETFs saw a 1-day net inflow of 127 BTC, approximately $10.49 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a 1-day net outflow of 25,446 ETH, totaling around $64.22 million. The divergent flows

According to Lookonchain, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced diverging net flows over the past day. Bitcoin ETFs recorded a positive 1-day net inflow of 127 BTC, approximately $10.49 million, while Ethereum ETFs faced a notable 1-day net outflow of 25,446 ETH, totaling around $64.22 million.

Bitmine purchased 12,532 ETH worth approximately $31.67 million last week, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to 6,028,946 ETH, or 4.94% of total supply. The firm, led by Tom Lee, is 77,442 ETH away from its 5% accumulation

According to SolanaFloor, Defidevcorp purchased 22,070 SOL for approximately $2.43 million, increasing its total Solana holdings to 2,586,282 SOL, worth around $284.9 million. This acquisition marks a 12% increase in holdings since

According to FinanceFeeds, on 8 October the German Bundestag voted 445 to 132 to reject a bill that would have eliminated the one-year holding period exemption for cryptocurrency sales. Under current rules, investors can sell crypto tax-free after holding it for one year. However, a draft

According to Foresight News, Pear Protocol announced it is delaying its PEAR token migration to Hyperliquid as the team finalizes liquidity arrangements with market makers on HyperCore and partners on HyperEVM to ensure a smooth launch. The protocol also warned that all migration portals outside

According to SoSoValue data, listed companies (excluding mining firms) recorded net bitcoin purchases of $22.5 million for the week ended October 12, down 90.6% from two weeks prior. Strategy purchased 250 bitcoins at $86,194, spending approximately $22 million and bringing its total holdings to 848

According to Odaily, trader Killa warned today that Bitcoin bulls must demonstrate buying strength around the $80,000 level, or BTC risks a pullback to $76,000–$78,000. Killa noted that if price fails to hold above $80,000 and retraces back below the trading range, it would signal a failed

According to BlockBeats, on October 12, user Johannes discovered what he claims to be spyware and hardware modifications on two Ledger hardware wallets purchased from different MediaMarkt stores in Europe. The devices allegedly contained additional cables and an LTE module. Johannes called for an im

According to Polymarket data retrieved on October 12, 2026, prediction market odds price the probability of an effective closure of Bab el-Mandeb Strait at 17% by December 31. The December 31 contract was priced at 16.5% Yes, compared with 6.5% for the October 31 market. IMF PortWatch will serve as

Australia's Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is consulting on a proposal to renew its contracts for difference (CFD) consumer protection order for another decade and broaden coverage to include products with similar economic characteristics settled using digital assets, according to an

According to research compiled on the event, Bitcoin dropped below $83,000 on October 8, 2026, triggering a cascade of liquidations. Close to $696 million in positions were cleared across a 24-hour window, with nearly $42 million liquidated in early-morning trades before US stock markets opened.

Zcash (ZEC) climbed approximately 5% on October 12, trading near $1,280, as bearish traders faced forced liquidations and investors anticipated a major blockchain upgrade scheduled for November. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum, with short positions accounting for

Singapore-based digital asset infrastructure company Qore3 and Bhutan's Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT) launched Project Digital Village to introduce blockchain technology to 21 households in Rukha Village, Wangdue Phodrang district. The initiative deploys multi-party