Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Galaxy Digital stated in a report that Bitcoin's bear market ended in June and the cryptocurrency is now in an accumulation phase. Alex Thorn, Galaxy's Head of Research, said Bitcoin formed a likely bottom below $58,000 in June and is in the accumulation stage that preceded past bull runs. The

Hashed participated in DC Fintech Week in Washington D.C. on October 28, where the global digital-asset venture capital firm shared South Korea's digital-asset regulatory status and institutional framework challenges. Kang Byung-jin, Hashed's head of global legal, spoke at the international

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) holds its Day 2 meeting and policy rate decision at 3 a.m. Korea time on Oct. 29, followed by a press conference from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at 3:30 a.m. Korea time on Oct. 29. Corporate earnings releases are scheduled from Alphabet and Microsoft on Oct. 28.

According to SolanaFloor, Solflare's staking service provider suffered a security incident on October 27, affecting the validator's key management and causing staking rewards to pause. Solflare confirmed that user funds remain unaffected; delegated SOL tokens remain in users' staking accounts

On October 27, 2026, Velodrome amplified a post by @aeroxyz announcing Aero's launch. Liquidity providers on Aero can choose between earning AERO rewards or retaining up to 100% of transaction fees. Aero is a decentralized exchange that allows users to trade assets without a central authority.

According to Velodrome, on October 27, 2026, Aero DEX officially launched with a new liquidity provider reward structure. Liquidity providers can now choose between earning AERO token rewards or retaining up to 100% of transaction fees, offering flexibility in earnings options for participants on th

According to Reuters, on October 28, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating Polymarket to determine whether it violated a 2022 settlement agreement, specifically focusing on whether the platform took sufficient measures to prevent American users from accessing its

According to Whale Alert, USDC Treasury minted 250 million USDC worth approximately $249.8 million at 7:23 AM Beijing time on October 27.

Bitcoin's network has experienced a shift in transaction patterns, with micro-transactions below 0.01 BTC now representing nearly 80% of all transactions according to data from CryptoQuant. Jack Mallers amplified an update from Strike highlighting this change in network usage. This shift marks a

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama expressed support for blockchain technology in connection with Chainlink's upcoming Link:NYC event. The congressman's endorsement highlights growing legislative recognition of blockchain's potential in the U.S. financial system. This statement comes as Chainlink

SkyAI announced a settlement with Bastion Trading regarding its $3-per-share buyback, which Bastion had previously opposed. The treasury company confirmed selling all 2 million SOL at an average price of $107. SkyAI operates within the Solana ecosystem, focusing on treasury management solutions,

According to CryptoQuant data shared by Strike and amplified by Jack Mallers, micro-transactions below 0.01 BTC now comprise nearly 80% of all Bitcoin transactions in 2026. This marks a significant shift in Bitcoin's network usage, moving away from larger transaction dominance and indicating

Silicon Valley angel investor Jason Calacanis recommended selling all Bitcoin holdings and shifting to artificial intelligence (AI) on the 27th (local time), according to The Street. Calacanis stated on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that Bitcoin's 'brutal year has just begun' and

According to The Street citing posts on X, on October 27, angel investor Jason Calacanis called for selling all Bitcoin and shifting capital to artificial intelligence. Calacanis predicted Bitcoin will fall to $57,000 within 12 months and cited outflows from Bitcoin spot ETFs as a warning signal, st

According to Stellar's official announcement, the blockchain organization has launched the first blockchain-native Nasdaq-100 fund in collaboration with Centrifuge and JHI Advisors. The initiative is designed to enhance institutional adoption of blockchain technologies by integrating digital

According to the Solana Foundation, in a recent episode of the podcast 'Solana is Global', Ricardo Brízido, co-founder and CTO of GetStake, discussed how tokenization is reshaping real estate investment. Brízido emphasized that tokenization democratizes access to real estate by enabling fractional o

The Blockchain Association announced that Senator Steve Daines will participate in the 2026 BAPolicySummit this December. The announcement highlights Daines' introduction of the ADAPT Act, legislation designed to establish a modernized tax policy for digital assets. The initiative addresses