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CryptoSlate turns eight today, and as Editor-in-Chief, I could not be prouder of what we have achieved and where we’re going next.Our first story in 2017 asked which countries were most open to crypto, and since then, millions of readers have come to us for clear reporting, valuable data, and context that supports decisions instead of dopamine.We are marking the anniversary with an editorial refocus, a faster and cleaner reading experience, and a long-form reviews initiative that ranks products with reproducible methods and transparent scoring. Crypto never sleeps, and neither does our commitment to clarity, accuracy, and independence.A timeline illustration…

Key points:Bitcoin experienced profit booking on Tuesday, but the shallow pullback suggests that the bulls are not rushing to the exit, as they anticipate the uptrend to continue.Many altcoins rebounded off their support levels, indicating buying at lower levels.Bitcoin (BTC) turned down sharply on Tuesday, but the bears could not pull the price below $120,000. That suggests solid demand at lower levels. The bulls have pushed the price above $123,000 and will next attempt to clear the overhead hurdle at $124,474.Analysts are bullish on BTC’s prospects in October, which has been the second-best-performing month on average since 2013, with an…

Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly wrap of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, a reporter at CoinDesk.In this issue:BTCFi’s Big Problem: 77% of Bitcoin Holders Haven’t Even Tried It, Says SurveyEthereum’s Fusaka Upgrade Passes Holesky Test, Moves Closer To MainnetDoubleZero Mainnet Goes Live With 22% of Staked SOL on BoardBee Maps Raises $32M to Scale Solana-Powered Decentralized Mapping NetworkNetwork NewsBITCOIN HOLDERS HESITANT TO EXPLORE BTC DEFI : Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi), also known as BTCFi, has been touted as the next wave of innovation for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. However, research suggests bitcoin holders…

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has undergone a remarkable security transformation, achieving a 90% reduction in exploit losses since 2020 and positioning itself as mature financial infrastructure capable of institutional adoption. Our analysis reveals that DeFi protocols have not only survived the “experimental era” but have systematically evolved into some of the most secure financial systems in existence, with daily loss rates plummeting to just 0.0014% by 2024.This evolution represents more than statistical improvement; it demonstrates that decentralized financial systems can achieve and maintain institutional grade security when comprehensive risk frameworks are implemented. The journey from 30.07% annualized losses in…

Every day, billions of dollars move across blockchains through stablecoins. The market is dominated by USDT ($175B market cap) and USDC ($75B), but a growing ecosystem of new entrants is expanding the landscape. Stablecoins are no longer a crypto sideshow — they’re becoming one of the largest financial innovations since the rise of electronic payments.Their use cases are broad, but four stand out:Hedging in high-inflation economiesCross-border payments and remittancesDeFi and programmable financeTrading and liquidityOf these, the cross-border and remittance use case has the biggest growth potential. USD-denominated stablecoins are quietly replacing SWIFT for small and mid-sized flows — allowing money…

The U.S. state of North Dakota is joining the stablecoin trend, with state-owned Bank of North Dakota teaming up with payments infrastructure giant Fiserv (FI) to launch a U.S. dollar-backed token aimed at financial institutions across the state.The token, dubbed “Roughrider Coin,” is expected to roll out next year and will run on Fiserv’s digital asset platform and plug into its white-label FIUSD system, a stablecoin network designed for regulated banking environments.The token is aimed to “increase bank-to-bank transactions, encourage global money movement and drive merchant adoption,” the firms said in a press release.The news follows Fiserv’s June entrance with…

Overview of Satoshi’s background holdings Bitcoin was created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, whose identity remains unknown. Between 2009 and 2011, Satoshi mined an estimated 1.1 million-1.5 million BTC — now worth over $100 billion — which has never been moved.Satoshi’s massive Bitcoin (BTC) holdings were mined in Bitcoin’s early days, when competition was low and mining was easy. Their long silence has fueled speculation. Some believe the private keys are lost, while others see it as a deliberate decision to uphold Bitcoin’s ideals or avoid market disruption.If Satoshi’s Bitcoin were ever moved, it could have a major…

Square, the payments processor owned by Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., has launched a new feature enabling local businesses to accept Bitcoin at the point of sale and hold the digital asset in an integrated wallet — a move that could help advance Bitcoin’s use as a medium of exchange.Announced on Wednesday, the new Square Bitcoin offering allows merchants to accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments and automatically convert a portion of their sales into BTC. Square is waiving processing fees through 2026, with a 1% transaction fee set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.Merchants can store their Bitcoin in a dedicated…

Despite XRP’s dip below $3, strong whale accumulation, ETF optimism, and bullish technicals suggest that a rebound is brewing.

Terrill Dicki Oct 08, 2025 16:46 Bitcoin reaches a new peak near $126k, driven by robust ETF inflows and renewed mid-tier accumulation, while rising leverage suggests potential short-term volatility. Bitcoin has achieved a remarkable milestone, breaking past the $114,000 to $117,000 supply zone and setting a new all-time high near $126,000. This upward trajectory is largely attributed to significant ETF inflows and a resurgence in mid-tier accumulation, according to Glassnode. On-Chain Dynamics The recent surge in Bitcoin’s price is supported by on-chain data, which indicates that 97% of the Bitcoin supply is currently…