Grokipedia is far from perfect, but proponents argue it covers crypto and controversial topics in a more even-handed manner than Wikipedia. For 24 years, Wikipedia has relied on fallible humans to write about everything there is to know about anything. Grokipedia, created by Elon Musks xAI, is finally set to challenge that. Supporters of Grokipedia say its the best thing thats come out on the internet since well, Wikipedia. However, Musks critics argue his new encyclopedia is nowhere near as neutral as it claims and is pushing right-wing talking points. But maybe theyre both right. Read more
JPMorgan is moving forward with the launch of its fund tokenization platform, Kinexys Fund Flow, with the rollout planned for 2026. Major US investment bank JPMorgan has tokenized a private-equity fund on its own blockchain platform, rolling out the tokenized product to its high-net-worth clients. JPMorgan’s private bank and asset management divisions have initiated the first transaction on the upcoming fund tokenization platform, Kinexys Fund Flow, the company said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph on Thursday. According to the announcement, the transaction was completed jointly with participation by Citco, a global company that provides a range of asset-servicing solutions. Read more
What if Bitcoin crashes? Will Ether and XRP fall with it or hold their ground? Discover how a BTC slump could rattle the entire crypto market. A sharp Bitcoin decline often triggers systemic contagion, driving altcoins lower through both liquidity and confidence channels. During crises, the market tends to view crypto as a single risk asset rather than valuing individual utility, as seen in the high BTC-ETH and BTC-XRP correlations. Correlation and beta analyses are essential for quantifying how deeply Ether and XRP depend on Bitcoin’s performance. Read more
Bitcoin fell 35% after the Fed ended QT in 2019 and began cutting rates, prompting fears that BTC may decline in the coming months. Key takeaways: The Fed ending QT and reinvesting in T-bills quietly boosts liquidity. Analysts are divided over how this affects BTC price, with bulls anticipating a $180,000 top. Read more
Bybit’s pause comes as Japan’s FSA considers reforms that could allow banks to hold Bitcoin and operate licensed exchanges. Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced it will pause new user registrations in Japan starting Oct. 31, as it adapts to new regulations from the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA). The company said the move is part of its “proactive approach” to align with Japan’s emerging regulatory framework for digital assets, according to a Wednesday announcement. “It has always been Bybit’s commitment to operate responsibly and in compliance with local laws and regulatory expectations,” the exchange said. Read more
Ethereum price wobbled as weak onchain activity and low futures demand supported a potential ETH price drop to $3,500. Key takeaways: Ether consolidated around $4,000 as the lack of futures demand and weak ETF flows suggest the absence of bullishness. Declining Ethereum network fees and activity suggest lower onchain demand. Read more
Bitcoin spot volume spiked after the “Uptober” BTC price dip as traders sought less risky environments, according to new research. Key points: Bitcoin spot market trading volume hits $300 billion in volatile October. Binance leads the pack with $174 billion traded, new research reveals. Read more