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A tightening U.S. power grid is driving bitcoin BTC$112,251.32 miners and AI developers into closer alignment, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein. Soaring demand from AI and digital workloads has made grid access one of the biggest constraints on new data center growth, with interconnection timelines stretching to seven years in some regions, the broker said in a report on Friday.Miners, who secured large renewable power contracts years ago, now control more than 14 gigawatts (GW) of capacity and offer AI providers a shortcut to scale, analysts led by Gautam Chhugani wrote.Sites owned by IREN (IREN) and Riot Platforms (RIOT)…

A consortium of major banks, including Bank of America, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and UBS, announced on Friday that they will collaborate to explore the development of stablecoins pegged to G7 currencies.  A New Era For Crypto In Mainstream Finance The renewed interest in stablecoins comes in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s endorsement of the sector, which has reignited discussions about integrating blockchain technology into mainstream finance.  Currently, the stablecoin market is heavily dominated by Tether (USDT), based in El Salvador, which accounts for approximately $179 billion of the total $310 billion in stablecoins circulating, according to…

Clearpool is growing fast in DeFi credit. The recent updates reveal just how quickly the protocol is maturing. This year, it launched new products, gained support, and hit big milestones. These steps show that Clearpool is not just another project. It’s building real credit tools that link blockchain to finance. DeFi has often been seen as hype. Yields came from token rewards or short market booms. Many platforms failed to prove long-term value. Clearpool is different.  The project is making all the right moves, including some great partnerships. Let’s see what Clearpool has been up to. Credit Vault on Plume…

ADA went below $0.30 on Binance during the market-wide crash. There are no altcoins that were spared from the calamity that transpired in the cryptocurrency markets over the past 15 hours or so, and Cardano’s native token is among the most impacted. The asset stood tall at around $0.85 until yesterday evening, with the aspirations of a price pump to $1 or even $2, according to some analysts. However, the reality was a lot harsher as it flash-crashed to under $0.30 on Binance, which represented a massive 65% decline in just a few hours. This became its lowest price…

Total crypto VC funding hit $8 billion in Q3 2025, powered not by hype but by policy stability. The Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance and tokenization’s rise turned regulation from a headwind into alpha.For investors, the shift signals predictable frameworks, institutional exits, and a market no longer ruled by speculation — a structural reset that makes compliance a source of performance.Sponsored Why Policy Became the CatalystWhy ImportantCryptoRank data show US-based funds drove one-third of crypto VC activity in Q3. Federal clarity on stablecoins, taxation, and compliance drew institutions back, producing the strongest quarter since 2021. The figures confirm that US regulation—rather…

Crypto liquidations continued their rout early morning Asia hours after the broader crypto market continued its plunge hours after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese imports via a Truth Social post, which triggered a global risk-off wave and wiped out more than $16 billion in long positions by midday Hong Kong time.(Truth Social) Trader anxiety that a cooling trade war was about to re-ignite sent a macro shock rippling through crypto, triggering one of the largest long declines in prices of BTC, ETH and other digital assets seen all year.Bitcoin recovered to $113,294 and Ether to $3,844…

Crypto is charging toward mass adoption as Coinbase doubles down on building next-gen financial infrastructure to onboard a billion users worldwide. Coinbase Reaffirms Vision to Democratize Finance With Blockchain Innovation The accelerating adoption of blockchain continues to reshape the global financial landscape, driving a transition toward more open and decentralized systems. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: […]

Changpeng Zhao (CZ) detailed the accidental rise of Chinese memecoins on BNB Chain and explained why Aster’s hidden orders provide a structural advantage over Hyperliquid.During his Oct. 10 interview with CounterParty TV, the former Binance CEO attributed BNB’s recent meme explosion to an unplanned Mid-Autumn Festival post and outlined his investment thesis, favoring privacy-focused perpetual DEXs over transparent alternatives.BNB Chain’s Chinese ticker surge started when Zhao posted “Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, post your best memes” during the traditional holiday.The community responded with moon-themed content and Chinese-language tickers, including Zhao Chang’e, a wordplay on Zhao’s name that referenced a female deity from…

Crypto market sentiment has dropped to its lowest level in almost six months after US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on China.The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which gauges overall market sentiment, fell to a “Fear” level of 27 in its Saturday’s update, representing a decline of 37 points from Friday’s “Greed” reading of 64. The decline came as Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipped to $102,000 on the Binance perpetual futures pair following Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on Friday.The Crypto Fear & Greed Index posted a “Greed” score of 71 when Bitcoin reached new highs on Monday. Source: Alternative.meOver…

XRP collapsed as much as 42% in Friday’s trade, its sharpest one-day drop in recent years, as whales liquidated across major venues and futures open interest fell $150 million. The selloff drove price as low as $1.64 before a partial recovery to $2.36, with volumes surging 164% above the 30-day average — a sign of forced deleveraging across corporate desks.What to Know• XRP fell from $2.82 to $2.36 between Oct 10, 01:00 and Oct 11, 00:00, posting a 16% daily loss.• Intraday volatility peaked at 43%, with prices briefly wicking to $1.64 during high-frequency liquidation sweeps.• Institutional futures open interest…