
Forget meme coins. In 2025, crypto is being defined by stablecoins. USDT by Tether remains the undisputed leader, commanding over $175 billion as of early October 2025. USDC by Circle is in second place, while algorithmic alternatives like Ethena’s USDe and Sky’s USDS are making massive strides. The explosion of stablecoins has pumped the broader […]

Polymarket is set to reopen to US users after nearly four years of an effective ban by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, with filings indicating the platform could launch as early as October 2. The prediction market acquired QCX LLC for $112 million in July, securing a Designated Contract Market license that allows it to […]

If crypto is to rival giants like Google and Visa, scaling legacy chains like Ethereum is essential. Ethereum leads this charge through layer-2 networks, with Optimism being one of the first to pioneer rollups. Optimism has grown and manages billions in total value locked (TVL), serves thousands of users, and hosts leading DeFi protocols, including […]

Telegram users will soon gain access to tokenized US equities through a new partnership between Wallet in Telegram, crypto exchange Kraken, and xStocks operator Backed. Key Takeaways: Telegram Wallet will launch tokenized U.S. stocks through a partnership with Kraken and Backed. The rollout starts in October with 35 assets and will prioritize emerging markets. Support […]

Bitcoin traded at $118,610 on Thursday with daily volumes near $67 billion, holding firm after one of the most consequential tax clarifications for U.S. corporate holders of digital assets. Strategy, the world’s largest public holder of Bitcoin with a $75 billion trove, announced it no longer expects to face a multi-billion tax liability tied to […]

Bitcoin is sitting at the “lowest amount of volatility of all time” on the monthly chart, and that historically precedes the cycle’s most forceful upside, according to crypto analyst Kevin (Kev Capital TA). In an October 1 video analysis, Kevin tied an all-time low in the Bollinger Bands Width (BBW) to a long-running pattern across […]

New Chorus One Widget enables fintech and DeFi platforms to provide institutional-grade staking from Chorus One. The widget currently supports 12 chains that are customizable, including Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH). Chorus One has proved over the years to be a secure multi-chain staking platform with over $2.8 billion in total value locked. Chorus One, […]

Plasma’s native token, XPL, experienced a nearly 15% price surge following statements from its founder addressing persistent negative claims. While skepticism within the community remains, activity on the platform shows resilience, with thousands of new users continuing to join the network each day. XPL Price Rebounds After Founder Denies Token Sale Allegations Sponsored Plasma is […]

Crypto traders were in a jubilant mood on Thursday morning as bitcoin zoomed above $119,000, setting its sights on a new record high. The altcoin market also heated up; tokens like monero (XMR) and aptos (APT) posted double-digit gains while zcash (ZEC) continued Wednesday’s surge with a 58% move in the past 24 hours to […]

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs added $1.63 billion last week, bringing four-week net intake to $3.96 billion and marking nine positive weeks out of the last twelve. The 12-week rolling sum stands at $6.08 billion, roughly mid-range for 2025 based on CryptoSlate’s internal tracker built from fund disclosures and public flow tables. Year to date, net […]

Avalanche Treasury Co. (AVAT) has announced a $675 million-plus business combination with Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. (MLAC), setting the stage for what it hopes will become a $1 billion ecosystem treasury, the company said in a press release Wednesday. Backed by an exclusive arrangement with the Avalanche Foundation, AVAT begins with a $200 million discounted […]

Ethereum (ETH) briefly surged above $4,400 on Thursday, after a 3% gain over the past 24 hours. Despite intense volatility, September 2025 closed on a strong note. With markets cautiously optimistic entering October, Ethereum now finds itself in conditions that could set the stage for a significant bullish breakout. ETH Supply Crunch Alert For the […]