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Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says venture investors he has known for a decade now regret not simply holding bitcoin, which rose from below $1,000 to around $80,000 over that span.

Kazakhstan's regulatory crackdown on unlicensed crypto exchanges could consolidate market power among licensed operators, limiting user options.

Amendment I-3898 removes tax deferral for MiCA-compliant stablecoins starting January 2027.

Solana price fell 1.44% to $103.96 over the past 24 hours, ahead of tomorrow’s Alpenglow launch scheduled for October 21.

FOMO's rise highlights the impact of competitive pricing and social features on market dynamics, challenging rivals to adapt swiftly.

Your day-ahead look for Oct. 20, 2026

Nine other crypto platforms voluntarily restricted app access in Kazakhstan, prompting the regulator to withdraw its claims against them.

The report marks the first time JPMorgan has put a range on bitcoin returns in its research, though the bank remains cautious about BTC's role in portfolios.

TL;DR: Mastercard has launched Stablecoin Security, a risk-scoring tool designed to help financial institutions examine payments before and during their movement across blockchains. Stablecoin transfers can settle quickly.

The flagged validators' unpreparedness could disrupt Solana's network stability and impact stakeholders' confidence in the upgrade.

But is this Golden Cross a bullish signal for MSTR or a distraction from its financial risks?

The post Bitcoin Bottom Signal Emerges as Whales Buy and ETFs Pull In $526M appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is showing early signs of a possible bottom, with large holders returning to accumulation and spot Bitcoin ETFs att

Arrington XRP Capital Fund disclosed a 19.9% voting stake in Nasdaq-listed Evernorth late Monday, and the same filing shows Rippleworks can direct how 30.2 million of the fund’s shares are voted.

The defunct exchange's trustee said many creditors still have not completed the procedures needed to get their Bitcoin back.

ETH trades near $2,391 as traders assess whether institutional adoption and network upgrades can support a $60,000 forecast. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: Is the $60,000 ETH Forecast Realistic?

The company said customer money and data were safe, while sign-in and ATM withdrawals were also affected.

The companies that moved money before blockchains existed have stopped testing them. MoneyGram is now helping to run one.

Seturion is authorized to trade and settle tokenized securities in Europe. Thin liquidity and fragmented blockchain networks remain the test.

TL;DR: SkyAI says it has sold all its SOL and started a cash tender offer that could cost roughly $201.3 million if fully subscribed. SkyAI’s experiment as a Solana treasury company has taken a dramatic turn.

Revolut customers trying to check their crypto and stock investments on Tuesday morning found their portfolio balances missing.

The privacy concerns surrounding AI wearables could lead to stricter regulations, impacting innovation and consumer trust in tech companies.

XRP's long-term buying support may weaken without renewed whale participation, impacting market dynamics and investor confidence.

XRP withdrawals below 10,000 tokens surged 6.6-fold on Binance, while reserves across three major exchanges increased by 120 million.

U.S. bitcoin ETFs opened the week with $526.60 million in net inflows, reversing more than twice the amount lost during all of last week.

Ripple President shares XRP-building insight as community attention grows.

Bitcoin slipped 0.5% to around $81,400 even after the biggest daily spot ETF inflow in nearly a month as South Korea's Kospi index fell 3.7% on AI worries.

Saylor's Bitcoin-backed credit strategy could redefine financial markets, potentially boosting Strategy's valuation and influencing digital finance.

More than 6 billion XRP reached exchanges tracked by CryptoQuant in the 30 days to Oct.

TL;DR: BlackRock’s IBIT recorded roughly $665 million in net inflows on October 19, even as several other US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw investors take money out.

The approval of Switzerland's first retail Bitcoin ETF could pave the way for broader crypto fund access, influencing global regulatory trends.

South Korea’s KOSPI fell almost 4%, accompanied by one of the weakest IPO debuts in the country’s history, with data center company Elice tumbling around 30%.

The regulator granted an exemption from diversification rules while requiring custody safeguards and clear warnings about volatility and losses.

Bitget's acquisition strategy in Thailand could accelerate its Southeast Asia expansion, contingent on regulatory approval and market adaptation.

Bitget is planning to expand in Southeast Asia via an acquisition in Thailand.Bitget is in talks to expand in Southeast Asia with an acquisition in Thailand.

October has tested crypto markets, and XRP (XRP) price has struggled to keep its footing. The token has dropped by double digits this month, including a 4.81% slide over the past week to $1.30.

The proposed acquisition would give Bitget a route into Thailand’s crypto market through a locally licensed operator.

An XRP wallet that took in nearly 300 million XRP while the token traded around $2 sent 82.3 million XRP, worth about $106.6 million, to a brand-new address earlier today.

XRPL lending remains unavailable as two amendments sit 10 votes short, while a separate cleanup package could activate on October 23 if support holds.

TL;DR: BlackRock has proposed another Bitcoin-linked ETF, this time using options to pursue some protection against losses while giving up part of the potential upside.

Tron founder Justin Sun says AI and quantum computing have made him more bearish on bitcoin than before, while Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes says nobody should sell over the quantum threat.

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty draws a line under US stablecoin rules, forcing a regulatory compromise on self-custody and P2P.

The iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF would use options on IBIT to limit losses, in exchange for giving up some upside.

Five Etherscan-labeled Drift exploiter wallets still hold about 84,164 ETH as recovery efforts continue after April’s attack.

ETH, XRP, and SOL are also in the red daily.

Visa and Mesh are bringing crypto spending to more than 175 million merchant locations without requiring users to get a separate card.

BlackRock’s proposed Bitcoin ETF would trade some upside for partial protection against falling prices—not a guaranteed limit on losses. The asset manager filed for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF (PBIT) with the U.S.

Beast Holdings’ applications for MrBeast-linked crypto trademarks received notices of allowance on October 6, 2026, advancing filings that cover cryptocurrency exchanges, payments and banking services.

Were whales buying into temporary weakness, or would their conviction face a longer wait below resistance?

Tether faces Senate scrutiny after a report questioned Iran-linked wallet freezes and referrals raised potential sanctions and banking-law violations.

JPMorgan included Bitcoin in its long-term capital market outlook for the first time but warned that volatility and unstable correlations limit its role in investment portfolios.

BlackRock’s proposed PBIT ETF aims to offer investors with Bitcoin exposure without taking on all its downside risk.

Crypto prices and activity diverged in 2026. For XT Exchange, eight years in, that raises questions about what users need from an account and how the platform must adapt.

SharpLink (Nasdaq: SBET) has confirmed its first major onchain deployment, $200 million with Ether.fi and $200 million with Lido Finance, with Anchorage Digital serving as custodian for both positions.

BlackRock’s tokenised funds are already collateral in digital-asset markets, but Wall Street use depends on legal and institutional acceptance.

Enhanced AI governance in FX markets could mitigate risks like volatility spikes but may also challenge liquidity and trading efficiency.

XRP’s official X account, run by Ripple and the XRPL Foundation, passed 111,000 followers within about 13 hours of its first post, and its debut ad has already drawn more 3.7 million views.

Quant’s recovery remains fragile as sellers dominate price action and buyers struggle to restore momentum amid broader altcoin weakness.

Fidelity's FBTC and Grayscale's GBTC saw outflows of $83.6 million and $54.9 million, respectively.

BlackRock’s proposed Bitcoin fund would use options to limit potential losses and gains, adding another strategy to its existing Bitcoin and Ether ETF lineup.

Nullmask is a hot choice right now, but investors must stay cautious considering the token distribution.