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Investor appetite for XRP is widening as traders seek new ways to increase exposure beyond spot holdings. The rise of XRP-focused leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) illustrates this trend, revealing how participants supplement traditional accumulation with higher-risk, higher-reward strategies. Leveraged XRP ETFs On Oct. 7, GraniteShares, a leading ETP issuer, filed to launch two XRP-based leveraged […] The post XRP leveraged ETFs surge, signaling shift in crypto investment strategies appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Polymarket’s CEO Shayne Coplan has entered the billionaire club—alongside Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, Michael Saylor, and Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin bulls chase $125,000 as buying pressure intensifies, pointing to an influx of liquidity and growing confidence among spot and institutional traders. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s net taker volume has rebounded from extremely bearish to neutral levels. Onchain and market data indicate controlled profit-taking, not panic selling. Read more

The prediction market platform has come a long way after regulators in the United States banned Polymarket from serving US clients in 2022. Shayne Coplan, the founder of prediction market Polymarket, is once again in the limelight, as prediction markets shift from regulatory bans in the United States to legitimate financial markets with institutional backing. Bloomberg named Coplan among the world’s billionaires following a $2 billion investment in Polymarket by New York Stock Exchange parent Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Coplan launched the platform in 2020 when he was 21 after dropping out of New York University. He often worked on the platform from the bathroom in his New York apartment, he said. Read more

Coinbase has activated staking services for New York residents allowing yields on Ethereum and Solana holdings after state regulatory approval, while users in California, New Jersey, Maryland, and Wisconsin collectively miss over $130 million in rewards from ongoing restrictions. The post Coinbase Launches Staking in New York After State Approval – ETH and SOL Yields Now Available appeared first on Cryptonews.

The features allow U.S. sellers to accept BTC, convert fiat sales automatically and manage crypto alongside traditional finances.

CryptoSlate turns eight today, and as Editor-in-Chief, I could not be prouder of what we have achieved and where we’re going next. Our first story in 2017 asked which countries were most open to crypto, and since then, millions of readers have come to us for clear reporting, valuable data, and context that supports decisions […] The post Eight years of CryptoSlate: What we have learned, what we are building next appeared first on CryptoSlate.

DDC's share price was up nearly 7% after announcing that it had raised an additional $124 million for Bitcoin purchases.

Japan’s 10-year government bond (JGB) yields reached levels not seen since 2008, triggering a scenario that pressures Bitcoin through spot depth and order-book mechanics rather than direct correlation. The long-end selloff in Japanese government bonds pushes domestic yields higher, reducing the incentive for Japan’s institutional investors to seek returns in foreign markets. Life insurers have […] The post JGB 17-year yield spike tests Bitcoin at $123k; is risk off back? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s brief pullback from its all-time high has not altered the bullish longer-term view, but bulls will have to swiftly push the price above $126,200 to retain the advantage. Key points: Bitcoin experienced profit booking on Tuesday, but the shallow pullback suggests that the bulls are not rushing to the exit, as they anticipate the uptrend to continue. Many altcoins rebounded off their support levels, indicating buying at lower levels. Read more

Solana DEX and DeFi protocol Jupiter is expanding its feature set with the launch of its own stablecoin, JupUSD, on Solana.

Both Hyperliquid’s announcement and Monad’s recent posts suggest that an airdrop may be imminent.

MetaMask has launched perpetual futures trading within its mobile app, powered by Hyperliquid, letting users trade over 150 tokens with up to 40x leverage from their self-custody wallet. The post MetaMask Unleashes “CEX Killer” With New In-Wallet Perps Trading appeared first on Cryptonews.

With more than a year until US elections to determine control of Congress, a new poll suggested some crypto-minded Democratic voters could be swayed to vote Republican. A new poll conducted by consultancy company McLaughlin and Associates suggested that issues related to digital assets could have a significant impact on the 2026 US midterm elections. According to the results of a survey released on Wednesday by the crypto advocacy organization Digital Chamber, the majority of a group of 800 respondents — 64% — said candidates’ positions on cryptocurrency were “very important” when considering whether they would vote for them. While 38% of the respondents said they identified as Democrats, 37% of the group said they would trust Republican candidates more to advance crypto policies.  Read more

Bitcoin’s rally to a new all-time high of $126,000 last Monday has yet to trigger the kind of mass profit-taking usually seen near market tops. On-chain data shows that investors remain confident, with selling pressure still muted even after record gains, according to CryptoQuant. The post Bitcoin Hits Record $126K as Low Profit-Taking Signals Room for Further Rally: CryptoQuant appeared first on Cryptonews.

Market observer says despite the recent pullback, Bitcoin’s next cycle could hit $400,000, citing a recurring 3-month chart pattern.

After 2.1M passport and license photos leaked in a Discord vendor hack, the company has confirmed a breach of its third-party support system, though it has not verified the full number of users affected. The post Hackers Threaten to Leak 2.1M Discord Users’ Passports, Licenses in Extortion Attack appeared first on Cryptonews.

"Never visit unknown websites promoted through unsolicited tokens," the warning reads.

Bit Digital Ethereum treasury has reached $675M, solidifying its position as a top institutional holder as it pivots from Bitcoin mining to an ETH-focused strategy after a new 31,057 ETH purchase. The post Bit Digital Ethereum Treasury Soars to $675M, Cementing Spot as Top 6 Holder appeared first on Cryptonews.

Stablecoins are no longer just a bridge between crypto and fiat — they are becoming the rails of global commerce, writes Nonco CEO Fernando Martinez.