Crypto Briefs
Short updates on stories reported by a single outlet so far — summarized in a few sentences, always linking the original reporting. Stories picked up by more publications get full articles.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Bitcoin Tests $60,000 Support After Market-Wide Selloff
Bitcoin declined sharply alongside broader market weakness, retreating to the closely watched $60,000 support level as it broke below May's monthly low early in June. Analysts Lennaert Snyder and Kamile Uray noted that monthly clearout candles are rare, reducing near-term prospects for recovery toward $82,800, while elevated liquidity could drive volatile consolidation and potential liquidation cascades in coming sessions.
Read the original at NewsBTCEthereum Golden Triangle Formation Targets $10,000 on Support Hold
Technical analysis identifies a nine-year ascending support line on Ethereum's 3-week chart that has held through multiple market cycles, currently forming a golden triangle with upper resistance near $4,800–$4,900. The structure requires ETH to close above $1,950 on the current 3-week candle to remain intact; a break below that level would signal a breakdown, while holding support could target $10,000 according to analyst Crypto Tice.
Read the original at NewsBTCTokenized Stocks Can Diverge From Underlying Share Prices
The Defiant explains how tokenized stock prices can drift away from their underlying share prices due to spreads and trade execution size. The mechanism involves minting and redemption operating on a separate schedule from secondary trading, creating arbitrage opportunities and potential price dislocations between tokenized and spot markets.
Read the original at The DefiantJPM Coin and USDC Differ on Access, Redemption Terms
JPM Coin restricts participation to approved institutional clients, while USDC allows token transfers without a Circle Mint account, though direct dollar redemption requires one. The comparison highlights structural differences between JPMorgan's tokenized deposit offering and Circle's stablecoin in terms of user access and redemption mechanisms.
Read the original at The DefiantUK Banks Face 10,092 Crypto Complaints Over Transfer Restrictions
British banks including Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest have received 10,092 complaints related to restricted cryptocurrency transfers, according to reports as the country prepares new digital asset regulations. The complaints highlight friction between traditional finance and crypto users seeking to move funds, amid broader regulatory scrutiny of the sector.
Read the original at Crypto.newsCLARITY Act Passage Odds Fall to 60% Amid Senate Schedule Delays
Galaxy Digital's head of research Alex Thorn lowered his probability estimate for the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 from 75% to 60%, citing a crowded Senate calendar and competing legislative priorities including a failed FISA reauthorization vote. Two unresolved issues—lawmaker ethics rules and illicit finance provisions—further complicate the bill's path forward, though Thorn remains optimistic about eventual passage despite the compressed timeline.
Read the original at NewsBTCBitcoin Shows 48 Days of Net Inflows to Binance, Signaling Sell Pressure
On-chain analysis from CryptoQuant shows Bitcoin has experienced net inflows to Binance for 48 consecutive days, with Binance reserves growing from 619,529 BTC to 659,488 BTC. The selling pressure intensified on May 28 and peaked June 2 with a daily inflow of 8,791 BTC, though both daily and 7-day average inflows have since declined from their highs.
Read the original at NewsBTCAnalyst Projects XRP Could Reach $10–$20 by 2032
Crypto analyst Crypto Patel predicted XRP will trade between $10 and $20 by its 20th anniversary in 2032, citing the token's 14-year track record as one of crypto's oldest assets. Patel highlighted XRP's history including its August 2013 launch at $0.0058, a January 2018 peak near $3.84, a 97% crash during the SEC lawsuit, and recovery to $3.66 following the settlement in July 2025.
Read the original at NewsBTCBitcoin, Gold, Stocks Slide Despite Strong US Jobs Data
Bitcoin, gold, and equities experienced significant losses on Friday despite a robust US employment report, erasing trillions in market value. The article analyzes the apparent disconnect between positive labor data and broad-market sell-offs across traditional and crypto assets.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoBitcoin Holder Redeems 15-Year-Old Casascius Coin for 25 BTC
An early Bitcoin adopter redeemed a Casascius physical coin created in December 2011, releasing 25 BTC that had been held for approximately 15 years. Casascius coins were collectible physical Bitcoin containers produced in the early days of cryptocurrency, and this redemption represents a notable long-term hodler event.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoAltcoins Shed $520B as Market Turmoil Spreads from US Equities
Altcoins lost approximately $520 billion in market value amid broader financial market stress, according to analyst Darkfost. The decline followed a $1 trillion pullback in US financial markets driven by weakness in AI and semiconductor stocks, which saw the S&P 500 fall 2.6% and related indices drop 4.7%.
Read the original at BitcoinistUK Banks Face 10,000 Complaints Over Crypto Restrictions in 3 Months
UK banks received approximately 10,000 complaints over a three-month period related to restrictions on cryptocurrency purchases, according to CoinDesk reporting. The complaints highlight a tension between the UK government's stated goal of becoming a global cryptocurrency hub and the restrictive stance major banks have adopted toward crypto transactions.
Read the original at CoinDeskPi Network releases Desktop 0.6.4 update amid price decline
Pi Network deployed Desktop version 0.6.4, featuring improved SoloHost access and enhanced app security under Protocol 28. The update coincides with PI token trading below $0.08, though the source does not establish a causal link between the release and price movement.
Read the original at Crypto.newsAnalyst Projects Dogecoin Could Rally 300x to $20 Based on Alt-Season Pattern
Crypto analyst Javon Marks claims Dogecoin could surge 300x or higher to above $20 based on historical alt-season cycles, citing a pattern where DOGE produced approximately 100x returns in 2017 and over 300x in 2021. Marks argues that if Dogecoin's outperformance trend continues, the next cycle could exceed the 2021 rally, though the projection relies on technical pattern repetition with no guarantees.
Read the original at NewsBTCBitcoin CVDD Data Points To Potential $46K-$54K Bottom
Bitcoin has declined 50% from its all-time high and 16% in the past week to around $60,000, falling below the median holder's breakeven level for the first time since May 2022. On-chain analyst Rafael used Cumulative Value Days Destroyed (CVDD) data valued at $46,200 to project a likely market bottom range between $46,000 and $54,000, with a worst-case scenario of $35,000–$40,000, suggesting Bitcoin has entered deeper market zones on less than 3% of trading days this cycle.
Read the original at NewsBTCLubin: Ethereum Foundation cuts part of strategic narrowing
Consensys founder Joe Lubin told CoinDesk that recent departures and cuts at the Ethereum Foundation do not constitute a crisis, characterizing them instead as part of a deliberate strategic shift. Lubin argued the Foundation should adopt a narrower mandate focused on stewarding the network's core technology and values rather than pursuing a broader operational scope.
Read the original at CoinDeskTreasury Cash Rebuild Could Drain Bitcoin Liquidity
A potential $900 billion Treasury cash rebuild could siphon liquidity from Bitcoin markets, CryptoSlate reports. The analysis highlights how Federal Reserve policy shifts—including elevated rate-hike odds and rising Treasury yields near 4.5%—may indirectly constrain cryptocurrency trading conditions alongside direct monetary headwinds.
Read the original at CryptoSlateDogecoin Foundation Ends Exclusive Brand Deal with House of Doge
The Dogecoin Foundation has terminated its exclusive brand partnership with House of Doge, though House of Doge retains limited rights to investment products. A separate transaction would see Dogecoin Labs acquire Such App assets in exchange for $4 million in Dogecoin Labs stock, according to The Defiant.
Read the original at The DefiantFomo Co-Founder Rules Out New Token or Pump.fun Rival
Fomo's co-founder stated the company will not launch its own token or create a competitor to Pump.fun, citing an oversaturated market with too many coins already in circulation. The decision reflects a strategic preference for sustainable trading growth over participating in speculative token launches.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingZcash rises toward $1,200 as NU7 upgrade nears
Zcash price has climbed toward the $1,200 level despite $14 million in liquidations this month, with traders watching the $1,214 resistance ahead of the NU7 network upgrade. The token experienced a 25% decline earlier in the month before recovering.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBitcoin Drops Below Power Law Model's 4% Quantile, Signaling Deep Undervaluation
Bitcoin has declined 26.8% since May 15 to around $60,000, triggering a rare extreme undervaluation signal based on the Power Law model used by analysts to track long-term valuation trends. The asset has fallen below the model's 4% quantile—lower than 96% of its historical observations—a condition historically associated with accumulation opportunities that preceded rebounds in 2016, 2020, and 2022.
Read the original at NewsBTCBitcoin Plunges as US Jobs Data Triggers $1.28B in June Liquidations
Bitcoin experienced sharp selling pressure in early June, triggering $1.28 billion in long liquidations as prices approached $60,000, following stronger-than-expected US employment data that raised rate-hike expectations from 40% to 57%. The broader risk-off move across financial markets erased approximately $2.5 trillion in value, with Bitcoin shedding $80 billion, while analyst Adler Jr. cautioned that positive funding rates indicate excessive leverage in the cryptocurrency market poses further liquidation risk.
Read the original at NewsBTCSEC Approves Volatility Shares' 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
The SEC has cleared the listing of Volatility Shares' 3x leveraged exchange-traded funds for Bitcoin and Ether. The approval could increase market volatility and attract speculative trading, with potential implications for broader financial stability.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBank of Israel opposes Netanyahu's crypto sanction-evasion plan
Israel's central bank has rejected Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to use cryptocurrency as a hedge against potential sanctions, arguing that digital assets cannot serve as a substitute for traditional banking relationships. The Bank of Israel's stance reflects concerns that crypto cannot replace critical infrastructure needed for international commerce and financial stability.
Read the original at Crypto.newsStraitsX launches XSGD, XUSD stablecoins on Solana in 2026
StraitsX will deploy its Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin XSGD and U.S. dollar-backed XUSD on Solana in early 2026, partnering with the Solana Foundation. The stablecoins will support on-chain foreign exchange, cross-border settlement, and AI-driven payments infrastructure.
Read the original at Crypto.newsAbra CEO eyes tokenization, onchain lending as next crypto wealth phase
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt told CoinDesk that tokenized yield products and onchain lending will drive the next wave of crypto wealth management as the company prepares for a Nasdaq listing. Barhydt positioned tokenization as Wall Street's next major crypto bet, signaling the firm's strategic focus ahead of its public debut.
Read the original at CoinDeskAI Models Increasingly Uncover Crypto Security Flaws, Industry Unprepared
Frontier AI models like Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 recently helped identify a significant vulnerability in Zcash, prompting experts to warn that the cryptocurrency industry lacks adequate readiness for AI-assisted vulnerability discovery. The incident highlights a shift in threat landscape where advanced AI systems may locate critical flaws before human security researchers or malicious actors do.
Read the original at DecryptKraken Parent Payward Agrees to Acquire Lithuanian Bank Saldo
Payward, Kraken's parent company, agreed on Oct. 14 to acquire Saldo Finance Oy, which owns Lithuania's Saldo Bank, with the deal expected to close in 2027 pending regulatory approval. The acquisition would expand Payward's financial services beyond cryptocurrency into deposit accounts and traditional banking products.
Read the original at CryptoSlateBitcoin Rebounds to $80,600 Amid Whale Buying and ETF Outflows
Bitcoin recovered toward $80,600 after dipping below $80,000, as large investors continued accumulating despite market headwinds. ETF withdrawals and crypto liquidations are signaling potential for further losses, keeping traders cautious about near-term price direction.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBitcoin, Ether Extend Pullback on Macro Jitters, Thin Liquidity
Bitcoin and ether extended losses alongside weak equities, while oversold technical signals suggested potential relief for altcoins. The pullback occurred amid thin market liquidity and broader macro concerns affecting risk assets.
Read the original at CoinDesk