JPMorgan expands JPM Coin to Ethereum, allowing institutional clients to transfer dollar deposits faster and settle tokenized asset trades around the clock. JPMorgan Chase is expanding JPM Coin to Ethereum, bringing its digital dollar deposit token to another major blockchain network. Announced on October 19, 2026, the move targets institutional...
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XRP Price Prediction: $1.30 Holds as Exchange Reserves Hit 11.81B
XRP price prediction as reserves hit 11.81B. Can $1.25 support hold and fuel a rally toward $2 despite declining leverage? XRP rebounded to $1.30 after gaining 2.15% in 24 hours, as increased ledger activity and a recovery above $1.28 support strengthened the short-term outlook. Analyst Ali Charts identified $1.25 as...
Revolut Secures New Crypto Authorisation as It Targets International Markets
Revolut gains Gibraltar DLT authorisation as it expands regulated crypto operations across international markets. Fintech company Revolut has secured a cryptocurrency licence in Gibraltar, marking another step in its international digital asset expansion. The GFSC granted the authorisation to Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited (RGDAL), allowing the entity to operate...
South Korea Weighs Crypto Tax Delay Ahead of January Start
South Korean officials will meet five major crypto exchanges on October 20 to discuss tax readiness. A proposed bill could delay the 22% crypto tax until 2029, pending international data sharing. South Korea’s crypto tax remains scheduled for January 2027 as authorities prepare implementation guidelines. South Korea is reconsidering its...
Cysic Suspends Bridge After 10 Million CYS Tokens Minted
Cysic suspended its cross-chain bridge after an attacker minted 10 million CYS tokens on BNB Smart Chain, prompting urgent security measures. Cysic has suspended its cross-chain bridge after an attacker minted 10 million unauthorized CYS tokens on BNB Smart Chain on October 17, 2026. The attacker is said to have...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: $86K Breakout or Drop to $75.5K?
Bitcoin trades near $81,800 as analysts watch $80.7K support, an $86K breakout level and a possible drop to $75.5K. Key BTC levels explained. Bitcoin (BTC) trades near $81,800, and its next big move hinges on one level. Analysts say a hold above $80,700 keeps the path open to $86,000, while...
Bitcoin Investors Face Hidden Costs as Inflation Keeps Interest Rates Elevated
Rising US inflation is raising concerns about the hidden costs of holding Bitcoin, particularly for investors financing purchases through borrowing. Higher interest rates can reduce investment returns through loan payments, missed interest income, and futures trading costs. Even when Bitcoin maintains its market value, investors may still suffer financial losses...
BIS Study Finds Higher Bank Deposit Rates Slow Stablecoin Growth
Higher US bank deposit rates are linked to slower stablecoin market growth, according to a new research paper. Researchers found that stronger returns on bank deposits may reduce demand for dollar-backed digital tokens. Circle’s USDC showed greater sensitivity to deposit rate changes than Tether’s USDT. However, the findings do not...
Bitcoin Mining vs. AI Inference: Vitalik Explains the Cost Divide
Bitcoin mining spends 45.9% of estimated costs on electricity, including additional power expenses. AI inference allocates 76% of estimated costs to computing infrastructure per GPU-year. Bitcoin miners are exploring AI data centers to diversify revenue using existing power infrastructure. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has highlighted a major difference between Bitcoin...
Bitget Begins One-Time Service Cut for Selected Users
Bitget will cut services for selected users in a one-time move, while maintaining platform operations and assuring customers their funds remain safe. Bitget has announced a one-time measure to terminate services for selected users. Those impacted customers would be given instructions on deadlines, account changes and withdrawal arrangements, the cryptocurrency...