roadrunner

It was a grim end to the trading week as bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their losing streaks, bleeding $367 million and $232 million, respectively. Both markets capped off a volatile and red week for crypto-linked funds. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Heavy Redemptions to Close the Week The week ended with more […]View the full article

Alpha Arena’s live crypto-trading benchmark showed Deepseek Chat V3.1 in first place on Saturday, Oct. 18, with the day’s leaderboard highlighting modest gains at the top and drawdowns across most rivals. Deepseek Tops Leaderboard in Alpha Arena’s Real-Money Crypto Battle Deepseek Chat V3.1 led the pack with a Hyperliquid account value of $10,400—a +4.0% return—after […]View the full article

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and chief investment officer of Maelstrom, is launching Maelstrom Equity Fund I, a private equity vehicle seeking to raise at least $250 million to acquire mid-sized, cash-flowing companies serving the crypto industry. Maelstrom Equity Fund I marks Hayes’ first external fund focused entirely on control-buyout deals targeting profitable “picks and […]View the full article

Over the past two weeks, bitcoin has shed 12.4% against the U.S. dollar and now sits 14.9% shy of its all-time high above $126,000. Social media’s been buzzing with chatter over bitcoin’s slide, while prediction platform Polymarket shows bettors pegging a 69% chance that BTC dips below $100,000 before 2026 rolls around. Bitcoin’s October Blues […]View the full article

After gold’s wild sprint to $4,376 — with a few daring exchanges flashing $4,400 — the shiny yellow metal decided to catch its breath, dipping to $4,253 on Saturday. Silver wasn’t immune to the cooldown either, slipping 4.84% from its $54.55 high to $51.91 per troy ounce, proving even precious metals need a little downtime […]View the full article

According to the latest data, Bitcoin’s computing firepower has cranked up to a blazing all-time high of 1,157 exahash per second (EH/s). This climb in hashrate hasn’t taken a coffee break, even as prices dip and mining profits feel more like leftovers than a feast. Bitcoin’s Computational Power Game Levels Up Heading into the weekend, […]View the full article

Bitcoin’s price stands at $107,004 as of Oct. 18, 2025, with a 24-hour intraday range between $104,747 and $107,449. The market capitalization is currently valued at $2.13 trillion, supported by a robust daily trading volume of $62.96 billion. Bitcoin The daily chart reflects a macro bearish trend that began following a peak at $126,272. bitcoin […]View the full article

Sharplink has raised $76.5 million through an equity sale priced above market value, marking another step in its aggressive ETH-focused treasury expansion. The company also introduced a first-of-its-kind premium purchase contract with the potential to raise an additional $79 million. Premium Equity Sale Fuels Ethereum Growth Strategy for Sharplink Sharplink has raised $76.5 million in […]View the full article

DeFi Development Corp. has acquired 86,307 additional SOL at an average price of $110.91, increasing its total SOL holdings to more than 2.19 million. The company now holds roughly $426 million in SOL as it continues to execute its long-term staking and yield strategy. Fresh Acquisition Strengthens DeFi Dev Corp’s Solana Treasury DeFi Development Corp. […]View the full article

Dubai’s Department of Finance has successfully completed a pilot test enabling the settlement of digital assets in UAE dirhams for instant government service payments. Pilot Transaction Details The Dubai Department of Finance (DoF) has successfully completed a preliminary technical test enabling the settlement of digital assets in UAE dirhams for instant payment of government service […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. In an industry crowded with online casinos that promise significant rewards but often deliver little more than a basic welcome bonus, Jackpotter.com stands out as a rare exception. This crypto native, no KYC platform is not merely another gambling site. It is a fully gamified rewards experience designed […]View the full article

Bitcoin’s price coasted along at $112,364 on Friday, with a market capitalization of $2.23 trillion. Its 24-hour trading volume hit $42.90 billion, ranging between $109,399 and $112,965. Bitcoin Bitcoin remains below key resistance, signaling caution. The trend has shifted across timeframes, but volume lacks the strength needed to confirm a macro reversal. A deeper pullback […]View the full article

Defi Development Corp. has acquired 196,141 SOL at $202.76 each, bringing its total holdings to over 2 million SOL valued at $427 million. DFDV Expands Solana Treasury to $427 Million, Staking for Long-Term Growth Defi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV), a publicly traded company built around a solana-focused treasury strategy, announced it has surpassed 2 million […]View the full article

Bitcoin ETFs shed $227 million, and ether ETFs logged a fourth straight day of outflows at $167 million on September 4, bringing combined redemptions to nearly $400 million. Bitcoin Loses $227 Million With Ether Marking Fourth Day of Redemptions The momentum that powered crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) earlier this week has snapped. Investors pulled nearly […]View the full article

The crypto bull market is no longer just brewing – it’s here. And the exchanges leading the charge are posting record-breaking volumes, launching new products, and expanding fast. As September 2025 begins, we break down which platforms are winning the market momentum. The Crypto Exchanges Dominating 2025 After a quiet first half of the year, […]View the full article

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has granted GFO‑X Group in‑principle approval to establish a digital asset exchange and clearing house, the two parties announced. The approval positions GFO‑X to offer regulated venues for trading, clearing and settlement of tokenized securities and digital assets under ADGM’s financial services framework. GFO‑X said the platform will support institutional […]View the full article

On September 4, 2025, ECB Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone addressed the European Parliament, advocating for a digital euro to strengthen Europe’s payment system resilience and strategic autonomy. Speaking in Brussels, Cipollone highlighted the digital euro’s role in reducing reliance on non-European payment providers, which dominate 66% of euro area card transactions, citing high fees […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Panama City, September 4, 2025 – HTX Research, the dedicated research division of HTX, has released its latest report “H1 2025 Key Industry Highlights”. The report highlights that the first half of 2025 witnessed a flourishing, multi-point prosperity across the crypto industry. From Digital Asset Treasury […]View the full article

The local press reported that the Peruvian Credit Bank (BCP) had completed the first bank-originated crypto-based payment in Peru. An employee used a bank-issued token to purchase a coffee in an internal coffee shop as part of a pilot for these technologies. Peru Debuts Cryptocurrency Payments in Banks More countries are dipping their toes into […]View the full article

Linea has launched Ignition, a ten-week incentive program distributing 1 billion LINEA tokens to boost liquidity across major DeFi protocols. Brevis ZK Proofs Drive Linea’s New Liquidity Rewards Program Linea is rolling out Ignition, a 10-week growth initiative distributing 1 billion LINEA tokens to strengthen liquidity across Etherex, Aave, and Euler. Unlike traditional reward schemes, […]View the full article

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Google Play’s Policy Update Earlier this week, Google Play unveiled a dramatic policy update: […]View the full article

Sharplink Gaming now holds over 728,000 ETH after a $2.6 billion acquisition push, staking nearly all of it for yield. The company says the Ethereum network will serve as the core trust layer of the next-generation financial system. Ethereum-First: SharpLink Staking Nearly All ETH Holdings for Yield Sharplink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET) has emerged as one […]View the full article

Hive Digital Technologies reported its strongest quarterly performance to date for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, with $40.8 million in digital currency mining revenue. Digital Currency Mining Revenue Surges Bitcoin miner Hive Digital Technologies (Nasdaq: HIVE) has posted its “strongest” quarterly performance to date, driven by surging bitcoin ( BTC) […]View the full article

Bitcoin miner Terawulf announced on Aug. 14 that it has entered into two ten-year high-performance computing colocation agreements with AI cloud platform Fluidstack. Financial and Corporate Backing Bitcoin miner Terawulf announced on Aug. 14 that it had entered two 10-year high-performance computing (HPC) colocation agreements with artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platform Fluidstack. As part of […]View the full article

The Justice Department is unleashing over $450 million in seized crypto, real estate, and luxury assets to repay thousands of defrauded victims in a $577 million scheme. DOJ Plans Restitution for Thousands After $577M Cryptocurrency Fraud The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Aug. 12 that two Estonian nationals have been sentenced for operating […]View the full article