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Key NotesThe Bermuda-based insurer allows policyholders to borrow against policies after two years to access Bitcoin at current rates.Bitcoin recently hit $126,198 as investors sought refuge during US government shutdown uncertainty and market volatility.Meanwhile operates as a regulated carrier offering death benefits in Bitcoin rather than traditional fiat currency payouts.
Meanwhile, the first life insurance company to offer policies denominated entirely in Bitcoin

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, has raised $82 million in a new funding round led by Bain Capital and Haun Ventures.

According to an Oct. 7 post on X, this brings Meanwhile’s 2025 funding to $122 million following a successful Series A that raised $40 million in April. Its initial funding was led by OpenAI CEO and World co-founder Sam Altman.

Announcing $82M in new funding co-led by @HaunVentures & @BainCapCrypto.

This brings our total 2025 funding to $122M, following our $40M Series A earlier this year.

The funding accelerates our expansion of BTC linked savings & retirement products for institutions, globally. pic.twitter.com/xbdvYycCYk

— meanwhile | Bitcoin Life Insurance (@meanwhilelife) October 7, 2025

Bain Capital and Haun Ventures were joined in this latest round by Apollo, Framework Ventures, Fulgar Ventures, Northwestern Mutual, Pantera Capital and Stillmark.

How Meanwhile’s Bitcoin Life Insurance Works
The Bermuda-based firm operates as a fully licensed and regulated life insurance carrier under local law. Unlike traditional insurance firms, Meanwhile’s payouts are denominated in Bitcoin, meaning policyholders’ beneficiaries would receive a specified amount of Bitcoin instead of fiat money upon execution of a policy.

According to Meanwhile’s website, the company also serves as one of the world’s largest Bitcoin lenders. It offers both institutional and policyholder lending services.

Individuals with policies older than two years can borrow against their policies to receive Bitcoin at fair market value. Per the website, if Bitcoin appreciates in the future, qualified policyholders can borrow against their policy and sell the new Bitcoin immediately. They would then have the option to either repay the loan or leave it to be covered by their policy’s death benefit.

Bitcoin Reaches New Heights Amid Market Uncertainty
As Coinspeaker recently reported, Bitcoin reached a new all-time high on Oct. 6, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw record inflows, reaching their second highest mark since inception.

After starting the month around the $117,000 mark, Bitcoin peaked at $126,198 in the late hours on Oct. 6 before pulling back slightly on Oct. 7. Many analysts have attributed the coin’s steady rise over the previous week to investors seeking safe haven as global uncertainty unfolds surrounding the US government shutdown.

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CEA has accumulated 480,000 BNB valued near $624M, with an average cost of $860 per token, and has set a goal of 1% of supply by 2025 as the asset has reached all-time highs and network usage has strengthened.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

SharpLink's Ether investment has resulted in over $900 million in unrealized gains.

Fireblocks has integrated XION, combining Fireblocks' secure infrastructure with XION's walletless, gasless user experience. The move has supported banks, enterprises, and brands in building payments, loyalty, gaming, and tokenization programs while reducing wallet and fee friction.

Whales have increased holdings by 7.1%, adding roughly $1.9 billion in XRP since late September.Retail traders remain cautious, with exchange balances rising 31% — showing continued profit-taking.A confirmed daily close above $3.09 would signal an XRP price breakout, while a dip below $2.94 could extend XRP’s weakness.XRP has struggled to keep up with the broader market. While other altcoins have rallied strongly, the XRP price has managed just a 3.1% gain over the same period. Despite holding near $3, it has repeatedly failed to break higher.

The reason comes down to two key factors: a bearish chart pattern that continues to limit upside moves, and steady selling by one key trader group, even as large holders quietly accumulate.

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Whales Buy as Retail Sells — A Stalemate Slowing XRP’s BreakoutOn-chain data shows a growing divide between whales and retail investors.

Wallets holding between 100 million and 1 billion XRP have increased their holdings from 8.95 billion to 9.59 billion XRP since late September — a 7.1% jump, worth about $1.9 billion at the current XRP price. This shows large holders have been steadily buying despite the range-bound price movement, helping prevent any deep price drops.

XRP Whales In Action: SantimentAt the same time, exchange net position change — which tracks whether coins are flowing into or out of exchanges — has moved sharply higher, from 197 million XRP on September 29 to 259 million XRP on October 6, a 31% rise. With whales adding close to $2 billion in XRP to their stash, the increased selling pressure seems to be from the retail exits.

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A rising figure means more XRP is being sent to exchanges, often a sign of selling pressure. This indicates that retail traders are still looking to take profits or exit quickly while whales continue to buy.

This opposing behavior has created a kind of stalemate. Whales are doing enough to support XRP’s price, but retail selling is preventing a clear breakout. For XRP to move higher, retail participation needs to flip from selling to holding or accumulating.

XRP Price Still Trapped in a Bearish ChannelOn the daily chart, the XRP price remains inside a descending channel, a bearish pattern where lower highs and lower lows continue to form. The upper trend line, acting as resistance, has capped XRP’s moves since October 2.

A daily close above $3.09 — which sits right above this trend line — would confirm an XRP price breakout from the pattern and mark the end of the ongoing bearish structure.

XRP Price Analysis: TradingViewIf that happens, XRP could start catching up with other altcoins, targeting $3.33 and $3.58 next.

However, a dip below $2.94 would strengthen the bearish setup and may pull the price back toward $2.88 before any recovery attempt.

For now, XRP’s next big move hinges on one question: can it finally close above $3.09 and join the wider altcoin rally?

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Rezolve AI has acquired Smartpay, a fintech company that processed over $1 billion in USDt transactions across Latin America and Africa in the past year.
The move strengthens Rezolve’s strategic collaboration with Tether and enhances its AI-driven commerce platform.
The integration aims to expand blockchain-based payments globally, combining stablecoin efficiency with instant fiat settlements for merchants.

Rezolve AI’s acquisition of Smartpay marks a significant step forward in merging artificial intelligence with blockchain-based commerce. The deal, announced Tuesday, deepens Rezolve’s alliance with Tether and positions the company to lead innovation in stablecoin payments across emerging markets. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Smartpay, founded in 2019, built its reputation by enabling seamless stablecoin transactions and instant fiat conversion, reducing volatility risks for merchants. Over the past 12 months, the company handled more than 19 million commercial transactions, surpassing $1 billion in USDt value processed. Its operations span Latin America and Central Africa—regions with strong demand for efficient, low-cost payment alternatives.

Expanding Digital Finance Across Emerging Economies
By integrating Smartpay’s infrastructure, Rezolve AI plans to enhance its global payment ecosystem, giving consumers more flexibility to use digital assets for everyday transactions. Merchants will benefit from instant fiat settlements, ensuring stability and compliance while maintaining the speed and borderless nature of crypto payments.

Rezolve AI’s CEO, Daniel M. Wagner, emphasized that Smartpay provides a proven, transaction-tested foundation for scaling blockchain-based payment solutions worldwide. This approach aligns with Rezolve’s goal of embedding digital assets directly into AI-powered e-commerce platforms. The company is also exploring partnerships with local banks and mobile operators to accelerate crypto adoption in underserved regions where digital infrastructure is still developing.

Smartpay’s inclusion also places Rezolve AI among established crypto payment players like BitPay and Coinbase Commerce, but with a sharper focus on AI integration and real-time analytics.

AI And Stablecoins Driving The Next Payment Evolution
A joint study by Reown and YouGov found that AI and crypto payments are becoming the strongest engines for blockchain adoption. Industry leaders argue that this convergence not only improves efficiency but also boosts trust and usability.

Google’s recent Agent Payments Protocol with Coinbase demonstrates this synergy, allowing AI systems to autonomously execute stablecoin transactions. Analysts predict that AI agents could soon become the primary users of stablecoins, leveraging their programmability and borderless capabilities to redefine global commerce. The growing intersection of intelligent systems and decentralized finance is now viewed as a catalyst for the next wave of digital payment innovation.

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Amdax raised €30 million ($35 million) to launch AMBTS, a corporate treasury aimed at accumulating Bitcoin in Europe.
AMBTS will begin purchasing BTC with a final target of 210,000 coins, equivalent to 1% of the total supply.
BTC recently reached all-time highs above $126,000 before pulling back below $122,000.

The Dutch crypto firm Amdax secured €30 million ($35 million) to launch Amsterdam Bitcoin Treasury Strategy (AMBTS), a company dedicated to building a Bitcoin treasury.

With this initial capital, AMBTS will start acquiring Bitcoin, aiming to eventually reach 210,000 BTC, worth approximately $26 billion, which would represent 1% of the total supply. The company seeks to position itself as Europe’s leading BTC treasury, mirroring the institutional adoption already seen in the U.S. and Asia.

AMBTS CEO and co-founder Lucas Wensing emphasized that closing the funding round is crucial to providing investors with more transparent and efficient products. The firm also obtained a MiCAR license, complying with new European crypto market legislation and paving the way for a potential listing on Euronext Amsterdam.

$464 Billion in Bitcoin Held by Companies
AMBTS now joins a growing ecosystem of European firms implementing corporate Bitcoin treasuries, alongside Treasury B.V., backed by the Winklevoss twins, which already operates with 1,000 BTC. Globally, public companies hold roughly 1,040,961 BTC across 200 firms, with Strategy as the undisputed leader at 640,031 BTC, followed by Marathon Holdings, Twenty One Company, and Metaplanet. Including governments and other corporations, the total reaches approximately 3.74 million BTC, valued at $463.8 billion.

BTC recently hit all-time highs above $126,000, but in the past few hours retraced below $122,000, though it still reflects a weekly gain of 8%.

The AMBTS strategy is expected to boost institutional adoption of BTC in Europe. This is part of a growing trend among companies and governments aiming to consolidate strategic BTC reserves, a phenomenon that appears far from reaching its peak

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Traders continue to take positions in SOL as the ETF trade extends to a new level.

SOL’s bull flag pattern suggests a rally to $290 to $345 is possible.

Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), traded at $230 on Tuesday, up 20% from its local low of $191 reached on Sept. 25. This recovery is fueled by increasing optimism around the possible approval of spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US this week.

Will this be the catalyst for SOL price to finally break $300?

Spot Solana ETFs coming?October’s ETF spotlight could provide the tailwinds SOL needs to break out into price discovery, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deadlines looming this week. 

The agency is expected to decide on nine spot Solana ETF applications, with deadlines for filings from VanEck, Canary, Fidelity, Grayscale, and Franklin Templeton approaching on Friday, Oct. 10. Applications by Bitwise and 21Shares are facing final reviews by Oct. 16. 

“Big week for Solana. The final deadline for spot $SOL ETF approval is just 4 days away,” said crypto YouTuber Lark Davis in an X post on Monday, adding:

“High chances we get the approval this week.”Bloomberg senior ETF analysts estimate a 100% approval probability, citing regulatory clarity and the change in leadership at the SEC. 

Spot crypto ETF approval odds. Source: James SeyffartPolymarket bettors are also very optimistic, placing the odds of a spot Solana ETF in 2025 at over 99%. 

The SEC’s adoption of generic listing standards for digital asset ETFs has streamlined the process, removing the need for asset-specific rule changes.

If spot Solana ETFs “get the green light, SOL could enter a new chapter of institutional adoption,” HODL Gentleman wrote in a Tuesday post on X. 

Approvals could unlock billions in institutional capital, as seen with REX-Osprey Solana Staking ETF, SSK, which debuted on July 2 with over $33 million in first-day volume.

As Cointelegraph reported, Grayscale’s launch of staking for Solana exchange-traded products backs the bullish case for SOL.

Can SOL price break $300?SOL’s price action has painted two bull flag patterns in the daily time frame, which hint at the asset’s rise to $300 and beyond.

A bull flag is a bullish continuation pattern that occurs after a significant rise, followed by a consolidation period at the higher price end of the range. As a technical rule, a breakout above the flag’s upper trendline may trigger a parabolic price rise. 

SOL’s daily chart shows two bull flag patterns, as shown in the figure below. The first is a smaller one formed since Sept. 25, which will resolve once the price breaks above the upper boundary of the flag at $233. 

The measured target for this pattern, which is the height of the flag’s post added to the breakout point, is $290, representing a 25% increase from the current level.

SOL/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe second is a bigger bull flag that has been forming since early August, projecting an even higher target for the altcoin.

SOL broke above the upper boundary of the flag around $212 on Oct. 1, as shown in the chart above. With the breakout still in play, SOL price could continue its uptrend toward the measured target of $345, or a 50% rally from the current levels. 

A similar target was set by analyst NekoZ, who said a simple technical setup in an ascending parallel channel projected $346 SOL price.

SOL/USD daily chart. Source: NekoZAs Cointelegraph reported, the upsloping moving averages and the RSI in the positive territory indicate that buyers are in control. That increases the likelihood of a break above stiff overhead resistance of $260, which is needed to secure the uptrend.

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Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) run to new highs is powered by a synchronized wave of inflows and activity across ETFs, spot markets, and derivatives.

What Happened: Glassnode data shows Bitcoin's ascent is supported by three key pillars:

ETF & Institutional Flows: Cumulative inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $2.2 billion, while daily trading volumes exceeded $26 billion, a sharp reversal from September's outflows and a clear sign of institutional demand returning.
On-Chain Strength: Network activity has surged, with transfer volumes up 39% and active addresses climbing 11%, reflecting organic usage growth. Nearly 97% of all Bitcoin supply is now in profit, underscoring strong holder conviction.
Derivatives Momentum: Open interest rose to $47.8 billion, funding rates turned positive, and demand for call options is outpacing hedging, confirming bullish sentiment among traders.
The confluence of these forces underscores that Bitcoin's breakout is backed by real capital inflows, healthy leverage, and improving liquidity, setting a constructive tone for Q4.

Also Read: Bitcoin Could Reach $150,000 If Q4 Seasonality Delivers, Trader Says

Why It Matters: Glassnode's report highlights robust participation across both on-chain and off-chain metrics

Bitcoin's 14-day RSI has reported a rise to 65.7 signaling strong buying momentum and growing market confidence.
Spot trading volume on centralized exchanges expanded from $6.99 billion to $9.27 billion, staying within sustainable ranges.
Futures open interest rose 7.7%, while options open interest grew 1.2%, showing balanced derivatives activity. Meanwhile, Bitcoin active addresses grew 11.1% during the same period.
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs flipped from $152.7 million in outflows to $2.2 billion in net inflows — a defining shift in sentiment.
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Lava, a leading bitcoin fintech company backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Khosla Ventures, today announced an angel investment from Alex Crognale, the first professional soccer player in the United States League (USL) to receive a portion of his salary in bitcoin. The investment aligns with the launch of Lava’s innovative “Get Paid in Bitcoin” feature, which enables users to seamlessly convert their paychecks into bitcoin with “zero fees”, according to a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine.

Crognale, a defender for San Antonio FC, gained attention in 2021 when he opted to receive part of his salary in bitcoin. Since October 2021, when he publicly announced his first salary payment in bitcoin, the asset has grown roughly 136% to $124,000, giving him plenty of time to grow his bitcoin treasure with further salary payments in the meantime. 

While the size of Crognale’s investment in Lava was not disclosed, it nevertheless reflects his confidence in the company, whose mission is to make bitcoin accessible for everyday financial management. “As an athlete, I’ve always approached my career with discipline and a focus on the long game—that’s why I became the first USL player to get paid in bitcoin,” Crognale said in the press release, adding that “with Lava, I see a company that’s also building for the long term and creating products that Bitcoiners need, to maximize and protect their savings—today and into the future. I’m excited to be both an investor and a user!”

Lava’s “Get Paid in Bitcoin” feature allows users to direct-deposit their paychecks into the Lava app, available on iOS and Android, and automatically convert them into bitcoin without incurring fees. This feature supports dollar-cost averaging (DCA), a strategy favored by bitcoin investors for its ability to mitigate volatility through regular purchases regardless of the price. Additionally, Lava enables users to borrow against their bitcoin holdings, allowing them to spend dollars while retaining potential upside from their bitcoin investments.

Shehzan Maredia, CEO of Lava, cited Crognale as an inspiration and said he hopes more people will consider putting a portion of their paycheck directly into bitcoin, “I believe we’re moving towards a world where people save in bitcoin and spend in dollars. This is one of many tools we’re building to make that possible,” he added. 

The launch of this feature positions Lava as a leader in bridging traditional finance with bitcoin adoption, catering to a growing audience of individuals and businesses seeking to integrate cryptocurrency into their financial strategies. Their platform has a strong focus on self-custody, integrating their services deeply with the Bitcoin network, while supporting USD and USDC payouts, making it a “decentralized finance” company by most measures. By eliminating conversion fees from bitcoin purchases, Lava removes a significant barrier to entry, making it easier for users to stack sats—a popular term in the bitcoin community for accumulating small but significant amounts of the cryptocurrency over time.

Grass, the Solana DePIN project, is raising $10 million in a bridge raise, Blockworks has exclusively learned. 

The project previously raised both a seed and a Series A round. 

The decentralized AI project which allows folks to sell access to idle internet bandwidth — essentially giving you more power to hand over your data rather than having a large company scrape it for profit. 

Polychain and Tribe Capital participated in the bridge round, which is primarily a token purchase, Grass’s Andrej Radonjic told Blockworks.

“Grass is a piece of technology that allows companies to access data at an unprecedented scale,” Radonjic said when asked why Grass was interested in a token purchase. 

“The possibilities are kind of endless in terms of the directions that you’re able to go. And there are multiple things that we think are vital to build on top of this, namely live context retrieval.”

He further explained that, at this moment, the way AI companies are training their models is to scrape search engines such as Google. However, they can’t deploy internet-scale web crawls because they’re being blocked, but Grass offers a solution. 

Grass wasn’t necessarily actively looking to raise at the moment, Radonjic said, but it happened at the right time for the team. 

“I was mentioning that commercially, things are going really well, and…we’re seeing amazing growth in terms of selling training data to AI companies that are looking to train things like video models and text to speech models,” he said. 

“But I had mentioned that one of the things that we’re looking forward to over the next year to two years…[is actually] having Grass become infrastructure for not just training data, but also inference data.”

There’ll be a shift from compute cycles on training to inference, and the Grass team wants to get ahead of it. The end goal will be to do an “inner scale web crawl,” which would allow them to build out the live context retrieval. 

“Rarely have we come across a team executing as ferociously as the Grass team does. They are an archetypical example of how businesses built on distributed systems can outcompete web2 peers,” Polychain’s Josh Rosenthal told Blockworks in a statement. 

“After leading their Seed round, participating in their Series A, and now leading this round, this is the third time Polychain Capital has backed Grass…We’re thrilled to triple down on Grass at such a meaningful inflection point of their journey as a leading data and AI business.”

In a cycle that’s hyper-focused on crypto use cases, Grass is offering a more crypto native use case than, say, stablecoins. But it’s also operating in a space — AI — that’s just as lucrative as it is competitive.

“Since we invested in 2023, Grass has served as a benchmark for how we want our portfolio companies to operate — a diabolical focus on product and revenue,” Boris Revsin, CEO and Managing Director of Tribe Capital, told Blockworks. 

“Grass is a product leader and we have seen major 7-figure clients, including the largest AI labs, sign up in the last 12 months. That’s what matters. Everything else follows.” 

In the last 30 days, Grass has had 8.5 million monthly active users and is currently working with around 20 companies, as well as with nonprofits and universities. 

The structuring of the round was never really “a question,” Radonjic explained. 

“The Grass Foundation…faces all of our customers contractually. And all the revenue that these customers are paying is going straight into the Grass Foundation’s bank account…The GRASS token is the primary vehicle for value accrual for everything that we’re doing.”

This is a developing story.

This article was generated with the assistance of AI and reviewed by editor Jeffrey Albus before publication.

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The leading Solana blockchain is experiencing a notable uptick in on-chain activity alongside its remarkable increase in price to the $234 mark in the past few weeks. In the midst of the ongoing spike in on-chain activity, a massive supply of stablecoins has been observed on the blockchain.

Rapid Stablecoin Expansion on The Solana Blockchain
Solana is on a rapid tear once again, which appears to have ignited bullish action in several areas of the leading blockchain. Presently, the supply of stablecoins on the network is surging to critical levels, implying a significant expansion in liquidity within the SOL ecosystem.

This development, which was shared by crypto investor Tamar, reinforces its standing as one of the blockchains with the highest rate of growth in the digital asset industry. Furthermore, the notable increase in stablecoin inflows demonstrates Solana’s growing attractiveness to traders, DeFi protocols, and institutional players looking for fast, inexpensive settlement.

Stablecoins on SOL are rising | Source: Chart from Tamar on X
Data shared by Tamar shows that the total supply of stablecoin on the network has reached a new all-time high of over $15.4 billion, representing a more than 750% growth since January. Such a surge in stablecoin supply may signal a significant change in Solana’s course within the larger cryptocurrency market as demand increases and liquidity deepens.

While supply has risen sharply, the overall number of stablecoin transactions on the network has been steadily increasing in recent weeks. The chart shows that SOL’s stablecoin transactions are currently positioned at over 211.4 million, highlighting SOL’s growing role as the centre for stablecoin settlement.

SOL Sees Strong Progress Compared To Ethereum
In a recent post on X, Niklas Anzinger, the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Infinita, noted that Solana has temporarily outpaced Ethereum in terms of progress. From network activity to ecosystem growth, SOL’s ascent to the forefront of blockchain innovation is being fueled by its quick advancements in scalability, developer uptake, and practical use cases.

According to the founder, Ethereum led the way with Vitalik Buterin‘s Zuzalu pop-up city at the beginning. Meanwhile, many Ethereum initiatives have vanished since last year, failed to achieve the intended level of success, or have less ambition.

On the other hand, SOL was impressed by the announcements made by Formacity and the advancements made in government agreements. Ipecity, which is not local to Solana but has a high degree of overlap, emerged as a significant new participant. 

During this period, several successful projects have been launched in the blockchain. Infinita City launched its native currency, LIVES, on the network, and Venture Launch is coming to Prospera.

At the time of writing, SOL was trading at $231, demonstrating a 0.97% decline in the last 24 hours. Despite the slight bearish action, sentiment is still positive, as evidenced by a nearly 8% increase in trading volume in the past day.

SOL trading at $230 on the 1D chart | Source: SOLUSDT on Tradingview.com
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BNB (CRYPTO: BNB) surged nearly 7% on Tuesday to trade above $1,300, overtaking XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and USDT (CRYPTO: USDT) in global rankings to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

BNB Flips XRP And USDT In Market RankingsBNB's valuation climbed to roughly $178 billion, with the shift marking a decisive rotation in market leadership as investors allocate capital toward networks generating consistent revenue and measurable user activity.

The breakout also represents one of BNB's strongest daily performances of the quarter, supported by a mix of on-chain growth and institutional positioning.

Analysts note that this milestone reinforces BNB's status as a utility-driven asset supported by real blockchain engagement.

$130 Million Net Inflows Fuel BNB's Record-Breaking Rally

BNB Netflows (Source: Coinglass)

As per Coinglass, on-chain data shows that more than $130 million in inflows entered BNB over the past two days, marking the largest accumulation streak since midyear.

At the same time, BNB Chain has surpassed all other blockchains in daily transaction fees, overtaking Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) as reported by Cointelegraph.

BNB Price Breakout Targets $1,500 As Technicals Flash Strength

BNB Key Technical Levels (Source: TradingView)

Technical Analysis: From a technical standpoint, BNB has broken out of a long-term ascending channel, clearing resistance near $1,200 and accelerating sharply higher.

The rally followed a rounded base structure built earlier this year, with the 50-day EMA at $1,077 acting as a launch point for the current breakout.

The RSI reading above 78 suggests overbought conditions, though momentum remains supported by conviction-driven inflows rather than short-term speculation.

Immediate resistance lies between $1,400–$1,500, while short-term support is now forming near $1,200.

Why It MattersBNB's breakout is more than a price move.

The token has effectively turned its blockchain activity into a market moat, with daily fees now outpacing rivals and capital inflows reinforcing its dominance. 

Unlike stablecoins or passive tokens, BNB's ascent shows that utility-backed demand can directly alter crypto's hierarchy. 

If sustained, this shift challenges the idea that only Bitcoin and Ethereum can anchor the top tier of digital assets, carving space for a utility chain to stand alongside them.

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S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) on Tuesday unveiled plans to launch the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, the first benchmark combining cryptocurrencies and crypto-linked equities, according to a company press release.

S&P Global Brings Bitcoin To Wall StreetThe index, developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) in partnership with Dinari, will track 50 assets representing both sides of the digital economy — 35 public companies tied to blockchain and digital assets, and 15 leading cryptocurrencies.

Dinari, a provider of tokenized U.S. public securities, will issue a token mirroring the benchmark, allowing investors to gain exposure through onchain instruments.

S&P Global reported on Tuesday that, the index aims to give market participants a rules-based tool to evaluate crypto-related assets and integrate them into diversified portfolios.

"Cryptocurrencies and the broader digital asset industry have moved from the margins into a more established role in global markets," said Cameron Drinkwater, Chief Product & Operations Officer at S&P DJI.

Dinari Partnership Adds Tokenized AccessAnna Wroblewska, Chief Business Officer at Dinari, said the collaboration demonstrates how blockchain infrastructure can "modernize trusted benchmarks."

"For the first time, investors can access both U.S. equities and digital assets in a single, transparent product," she added.

The S&P Digital Markets 50 Index will be investable via dShares, Dinari's tokenized vehicle, merging traditional index methodology with blockchain delivery.

The approach signals a new step toward bridging conventional finance and decentralized markets, offering an institutional-grade benchmark to measure crypto-linked performance.

SPGI Chart Tests Major Support Ahead Of New Index Launch

SPGI Weekly Chart (Source: TradingView)

Technical analysis: From a technical perspective, S&P Global's stock price is testing a key support area within a long-term ascending channel that has guided price action since 2022.

Shares are trading near $480, just above the channel's lower boundary and the 100-day EMA at $478.6, a zone that has historically triggered rebounds.

While momentum has softened after the recent pullback from the $560 region, the structure remains intact.

A close back above the 20-week EMA near $515 would confirm stabilization and could set the stage for recovery if sentiment improves alongside the firm's digital asset expansion narrative.

Why It MattersWhat makes this index significant is not simply the inclusion of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) alongside equities, but the precedent it sets for benchmarks themselves. 

Index providers like S&P shape trillions in passive capital flows — meaning this is the first structural doorway through which crypto can be absorbed into mainstream index-linked portfolios. 

By tokenizing the benchmark with Dinari, S&P is also testing whether the delivery of indexes themselves will shift from PDFs and tickers to blockchain-native instruments. 

This is less about crypto adoption, and more about the future architecture of market measurement itself.

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As Bitcoin miners continue to ramp up their hashrate capabilities, firms like IREN are looking to compete in the emerging HPC vertical.

The $150 million Ether stake positions Grayscale ahead of rivals as it rolls out staking features across its Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded products.

Altcoin season has favored Sonic, Stacks, and Bittensor, where incentives, sBTC custody and interoperability progress, and AI category flows have been reflected on public dashboards. Prices and volumes have aligned with recent updates and supply calendars, supporting today's rotation.

Companies

S&P debuts innovative Digital Markets 50 Index with 15 cryptos and 35 crypto stocks

TL;DR Hybrid Index: S&P Global launched the Digital Markets 50 Index, combining 15 cryptocurrencies with 35 crypto‑linked stocks to give investors a diversified view of

Regulation

Dubai Intensifies Decisive Action on Unlicensed Crypto Firms as UAE Strengthens Global Hub Status

TL;DR Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) recently fined 19 crypto firms for operating without proper licenses, with penalties ranging from AED 100,000 to AED

CryptoNews

Elliptic Reveals Alarming Surge as North Korean Hackers Steal $2B

TL;DR North Korea’s regime has stolen more than $2 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2025—almost triple last year’s total, according to Elliptic. The $1.46 billion Bybit

Markets

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF emerges as the most profitable, surpassing legacy funds

TL;DR Profitability milestone: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has become the firm’s most profitable fund, generating $244.5 million annually and nearing $100 billion in

Ethereum News

Institutions and ETFs expand Influence with 12.5M ETH Under Management

TL;DR Institutions and ETFs currently hold over 12.48 million ETH, representing more than 10% of Ethereum’s total supply. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $621 million in

Bitcoin News

America Advances Plan to Build Strategic Bitcoin Reserve amid Record Highs

The United States is moving closer to establishing a government-backed Bitcoin reserve as BTC hits record highs above $126,000. Senator Cynthia Lummis confirmed that funding

AiRWA has received $30 million in Solana tokens to strengthen its exchange infrastructure and accelerate the rollout of tokenized U.S. equities, aiming to bring traditional assets onto blockchain rails with crypto-level speed.

Summary

AiRWA secured $30 million in Solana tokens to expand its exchange and develop Solana-based trading pairs.
The investment supports the rollout of tokenized U.S. equities with 24/7 blockchain trading.
AiRWA targets crypto-native users, merging stock market access with on-chain settlement speed.

According to a press release dated Oct. 7, publicly-traded AiRWA Inc. has taken custody of approximately $30 million in Solana (SOL) tokens, an investment earmarked to support the expansion of its AiRWA Exchange.

AiRWA said the capital injection is intended to solidify the exchange’s financial foundation and specifically accelerate the development of Solana-based trading pairs. Notably, the move coincides with the company confirming the successful completion of test runs for settling trades of tokenized U.S. equities on its platform.

AiRWA takes a crypto-native path to tokenized equity trading
According to AiRWA, its exchange is built for digital-asset traders, not traditional equity investors migrating into crypto. The platform’s design treats tokenized U.S. equities as on-chain assets that can be traded, settled, and recorded on blockchain ledgers with the same immediacy as cryptocurrencies.

Instead of operating within the constraints of stock-market hours or intermediated settlement processes, AiRWA’s model aims for 24-hour trading, global reach, and blockchain-level transparency.

“Our vision is to create an innovative platform that empowers crypto users to easily access and trade tokenized U.S. equities, merging the efficiency and speed of blockchain technology with the traditional U.S. stock markets,” Hongyu Zhou, Chairman of AiRWA, said.

The platform is poised for an initial rollout to a built-in audience of approximately 4 million users from the ecosystem of its joint-venture partner, JuCoin, per the press release. That early user base may give AiRWA a competitive edge as tokenized markets evolve beyond pilot programs and into fully functioning ecosystems.

AiRWA Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed firm operating through its majority-owned subsidiary, Yuanyu Enterprise Management Co., which licenses advanced digital technologies to partners worldwide. The company’s pivot toward Web3 through AiRWA Exchange underscores its ambition to merge traditional financial frameworks with blockchain efficiencies.

Summary:

Bitcoin price prediction after hitting a new all-time high above $125,000, analysts eye $200K–$250K by 2026 as ETF inflows and demand surge.
Bitcoin (BTC) has smashed through its previous record, climbing above $125,700 over the weekend before settling near $121,800 on Monday. The move caps off five consecutive days of gains and pushes the global crypto market capitalization to $4.24 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap.

The timing couldn’t be more symbolic. With the U.S. government still in shutdown mode and the Federal Reserve expected to cut rates later this month, investors are pouring back into digital assets in search of stability beyond the dollar. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have absorbed billions in inflows, extending one of the strongest institutional buying waves since their launch in early 2024.

Why Bitcoin Price Keeps Going Up
Bitcoin’s latest rally is built on three simple pillars, policy, positioning, and perception.

Policy: Markets are betting almost fully on a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Fed’s October 29 meeting, with a 98% probability priced in. The prospect of cheaper money has reignited appetite for risk assets. The ongoing government shutdown and a weaker jobs outlook have only strengthened that expectation.

Positioning: Spot ETFs continue to dominate flows. In the past week alone, institutional vehicles recorded $3.24 billion in net inflows, led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ($1.8B) and Fidelity’s FBTC ($692M). That pace of demand far exceeds new coin issuance, tightening available supply.

Perception: Bitcoin is again being treated as more than a speculative trade. From family offices to fund managers, investors see it as a liquid hedge against fiscal uncertainty and debt expansion. Its role as “digital gold” is no longer a marketing line, it’s a macro narrative gaining traction with every policy misstep in Washington.

Bitcoin Price Today
MetricValue7-Day ChangeBTC/USD$121,800+11%Total Market Cap$4.24 Trillion+8%Bitcoin Market Cap$2.47 Trillion+10.8%Ethereum (ETH)$4,501+7.5%XRP$2.89+4.9%Stablecoin Market Cap$300B++47% YTD
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Pavel Durov’s $1M Forecast
On the Lex Fridman Podcast, Telegram founder Pavel Durov shared a striking outlook: Bitcoin, he said, could eventually reach $1 million per coin.

Durov, who bought BTC at around $700 in 2013, described it as the only form of money that governments cannot censor or confiscate. “Nobody can freeze your Bitcoin or limit your freedom with it,” he said. That message has resonated widely among retail and institutional investors alike, especially at a time when the U.S. is struggling with fiscal gridlock and growing debt.

His comments serve as a reminder that Bitcoin’s scarcity is its greatest asset. With a fixed supply of 21 million coins, it stands in direct contrast to fiat currencies that expand endlessly through debt-financed spending.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Can Bulls Hold Above $120K?
The daily chart shows a strong impulsive trend, with BTC pushing into the upper resistance band between $124,000 and $126,000.

Resistance Zone: $124,000 – $126,000. A decisive daily close above this area could open the path toward $135,000, and potentially $150,000 if ETF momentum continues.
Immediate Support: $120,000 – $115,000. This range includes the 50-day EMA near $115,200, where buyers have consistently stepped in.
Trendline Support: The broader uptrend remains intact while price stays above $112,000.
Momentum: RSI readings are elevated, suggesting short-term overextension, but dips continue to attract accumulation rather than panic selling.

Bitcoin Price Prediction Chart Analysis
Market structure remains bullish. As long as Bitcoin stays above $120K, traders are likely to treat pullbacks as opportunities, not reversals.

Bitcoin Price Prediction for 2026
I view this rally as part of a broader multi-year cycle that could stretch into 2026, as we have seen previously, Bitcoin tends to build momentum in the 12 to 18 months following each halving, just as it did in 2017 and 2021. On that pattern, prices between $200,000 and $250,000 wouldn’t be far-fetched.

The more ambitious targets, like Pavel Durov’s $1 million projection, depend on deeper ETF adoption, steady institutional inflows, and a continued slide in the U.S. dollar as central banks pivot to looser policy.

Even the cautious outlooks are more supportive than skeptical. Many strategists now expect Bitcoin to hold a firm base between $90,000 and $100,000 through 2026, reflecting its new role in diversified portfolios, not as a speculative play, but as a core digital asset with staying power.

The Bigger Picture: Bitcoin Becomes Policy-Proof
What makes this rally different is what’s driving it. It’s not a meme cycle or speculative FOMO, it’s monetary fatigue. The combination of government paralysis, inflation, and rising debt levels is pushing investors toward assets that exist outside traditional policy reach.

Bitcoin, for all its volatility, has matured. It trades less like a tech stock and more like a liquidity barometer, tightening when risk is off, expanding when confidence returns. With ETFs, custody solutions, and regulatory frameworks improving, it’s no longer a fringe idea; it’s a mainstream hedge.

Bitcoin is no longer the outsider in finance; it’s becoming the benchmark.

Bitcoin Price Prediction FAQs

How much will 1 Bitcoin be worth in 2025?

Most forecasts place Bitcoin between $200,000 and $250,000 by late 2025 if ETF inflows and institutional demand hold steady. The outlook depends heavily on macro policy and risk appetite.

How much will 1 Bitcoin be worth in 2030?

By 2030, long-range models vary widely, from $400,000 to over $1 million, depending on how far mainstream adoption spreads and whether governments treat Bitcoin as a strategic asset rather than a threat.

How high can Bitcoin go realistically?

Realistically, analysts say a move toward $250K–$300K in the next cycle is achievable under current conditions. Anything beyond that would need new catalysts, like sovereign adoption or global ETF expansion.

Can Bitcoin reach $1 million?

It’s possible, but not imminent. That scenario assumes years of consistent adoption, weaker fiat currencies, and a major shift in global capital flows. For now, it’s a long-term vision, not a near-term target.

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BNB Chain activity has surged since mid-year, with transaction counts quadrupling and new token launches climbing.

TL;DR

BNB has reached a market capitalization of $178.35 billion after a 5.39% gain in the last 24 hours, with prices peaking near $1,330.
The BNB Chain ecosystem surpassed 58 million monthly active users, outpacing Solana’s growth.
Aster DEX’s $2.4 billion total value locked, lower transaction fees, and a new Chainlink partnership are fueling adoption as analysts project BNB could move toward $2,000.

BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain, is experiencing one of its strongest market cycles in recent years. The token traded at $1,281.44 with a 24-hour trading volume of $9.59 billion, an 84% surge according to CoinMarketCap. Its market cap now stands at $178.35 billion, reaffirming its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency globally. Analysts note the rally reflects growing confidence in BNB’s technological and economic fundamentals as both institutional and retail participation expand. BNB’s ability to maintain momentum despite broader market fluctuations has strengthened its perception as a resilient digital asset. Several analysts now view BNB as a long-term contender for the next phase of smart contract dominance, particularly as developers increasingly migrate from Ethereum and Solana ecosystems seeking lower costs and higher scalability.

Network Growth And Ecosystem Expansion
The BNB Chain ecosystem continues to strengthen with 58 million active addresses recorded in September, surpassing Solana and NEAR combined. This expansion is largely driven by Aster DEX, a fast-growing decentralized exchange whose total value locked rose from $378 million to $2.4 billion in weeks. Lower network fees, now averaging just $0.01 per transaction, have boosted user engagement and liquidity, making BNB Chain one of the most efficient Layer-1 networks.

Developers are also launching new DeFi and GameFi projects within the ecosystem, diversifying use cases beyond trading. Meme coin activity on Four.Meme has been another catalyst, with several BNB-based tokens dominating daily DEX trends.

Strategic Partnerships And Market Drivers
BNB’s latest surge is further supported by its collaboration with Chainlink to integrate official U.S. economic data on-chain. This move enhances BNB Chain’s reputation as a leader in decentralized data solutions and infrastructure. Market optimism surrounding a potential Federal Reserve rate cut has added fuel to the rally, driving inflows into digital assets.

Meanwhile, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s stake, representing about 64% of BNB’s circulating supply, has helped sustain long-term confidence in the asset. As BNB Chain continues expanding its ecosystem and attracting record on-chain activity, market observers see the token’s trajectory aligning with the broader shift toward real-world blockchain utility and institutional-grade infrastructure.  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group also gets a look, up 33% this year.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares fell more than 7% following a report by The Wall Street Journal about a fire at Novelis' aluminum plant in Oswego, New York.

The September 16 fire damaged the plant's hot mill, taking much of the facility offline until early next year, per the report. 

The plant is a key supplier of aluminum used in Ford’s aluminum-bodied F-150, the company’s most profitable model.

The supply disruption is expected to affect Ford’s production and financial performance in the coming months.

The company is working closely with Novelis and exploring alternatives to limit the impact, according to the report.

Ford is expected to provide further details on the outage in its upcoming earnings report later this month.