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Leading crypto applications are outpacing their host blockchains in revenue generation, with PumpFun collecting $724 million in fees and Hyperliquid earning $667 million, surpassing Solana's $632 million and raising questions about blockchain value capture. The post Crypto Apps Now Earning More Than the Blockchains That Power Them appeared first on Cryptonews.

Some Republicans’ initial plans to have crypto market structure out of committee by November have been sidetracked by the government shutdown. The shutdown of the US government entered its 38th day on Friday, with the Senate set to vote on a funding bill that could temporarily restore operations. According to the US Senate’s calendar of business on Friday, the chamber will consider a House of Representatives continuing resolution to fund the government. It’s unclear whether the bill will cross the 60-vote threshold needed to pass in the Senate after numerous failed attempts in the previous weeks. Amid the shutdown, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have reportedly continued discussions on the digital asset market structure bill. The legislation, passed as the CLARITY Act in the House in July and referred to as the Responsible Financial Innovation Act in the Senate, is expected to provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in the US.  Read more

Kazakhstan has planned a $500M–$1B national crypto reserve fund for early 2026, seeded by repatriated assets and mining revenues, managed via the Astana International Financial Centre with investments in ETFs and digital-asset-linked equities, while avoiding direct token exposure. The post Kazakhstan to Launch $500M–$1B Crypto Reserve Fund by 2026: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin’s latest move to around $101,000 is a reflection of shifting on-chain conditions as once-immobile supply begins to stir. After months of steady accumulation, long-term holders are starting to distribute, ETFs have pivoted from inflows to outflows, and liquidity pressures are reshaping the market’s balance between supply and demand. Beneath the surface, the data reveals […] The post The Great HODL: How immobile supply shapes Bitcoin’s next real squeeze appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Tempo leads an investment round in startup Commonware to advance blockchain infrastructure for real-world payments. Crypto infrastructure startup Commonware has raised $25 million in a funding round led by Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain network, underscoring a renewed effort to scale blockchain-based payment systems. The deal, first reported by Fortune on Friday, is notable because Tempo was launched in September by fintech giant Stripe and crypto venture firm Paradigm. Commonware said other investors participated in the round but declined to name them. Commonware develops open-source software that allows other companies to build and deploy their own blockchains, supporting the growing ecosystem of payment-oriented Web3 infrastructure. Read more

Recent price action shows institutional accumulation signals as volume surges 78% above average during resistance test.

Internet Computer price prediction has examined ICP’s rapid run, with a 180% weekly gain, $1.31B in volume, and DFINITY’s Caffeine upgrade. It has noted bullish sentiment, on-chain AI capacity, cycle burns, $7.20 support, and how a move over $10.50 could reopen $13–$15. The post Internet Computer Price Prediction: ICP Just Doubled in a Week – And the Smart Money Says It’s Still Early appeared first on Cryptonews.

BNB's ability to stay above its key $930 support may reflect confidence in the network's adoption, but a break above $975 could be needed to reopen the path toward recent highs.

As AI-powered trading tools gain traction across crypto markets, industry insiders say most traders misunderstand how these models actually work and where their real risks lie. AI-powered trading bots are rapidly gaining attention across crypto markets, sparking both excitement and unease among traders hoping to automate their strategies. But industry experts say most people still misunderstand what these bots can and cannot do and why specialized trading AIs behave very differently from general-purpose tools like ChatGPT. This week’s episode of Byte-Sized Insight dives into the rise of AI trading tools, the hype behind them and the risks investors should consider before trusting automated systems with their capital. Brett Singer, sales and research lead at Glassnode, and Nodari Kolmakhidze, chief financial officer and partner of Cindicator — which built Stoic.AI — are two professionals working directly at the helm of the data, algorithms and traders shaping the next generation of AI-driven strategies. Read m...

JPMorgan strategists project Bitcoin rising to approximately $170,000 over the next year as perpetual futures deleveraging appears complete and the cryptocurrency's risk-adjusted appeal improves relative to gold's recent volatility. The post Bitcoin Has “Significant Upside” to $170K, JPMorgan Tells Clients appeared first on Cryptonews.

Cardano whales dumped 4M ADA in a week as price dropped 10%. Sentiment is bearish, but indicators hint at a possible short-term reversal.

Anchorage Digital is opening institutional pathways into Bitcoin-native DeFi, providing a regulated gateway to BOB’s hybrid Bitcoin–Ethereum ecosystem.

Bitcoin sought a higher low while risking a breakdown of $100,000 support, as analysis said a BTC price rebound could come without much fuel. Key points: Bitcoin liquidity games continue as pressure mounts on $100,000 support. Signs of price forming a higher low combine with RSI strength slowly increasing. Read more

Privacy coins are on a tear this week, with Zcash flipping Monero for the largest privacy coin. Privacy tokens are taking center stage this week, bucking the slump that has affected the broader cryptocurrency market. Notable commentators in the cryptocurrency space have been predicting a spike in privacy coin prices for months. Their projections now appear to be coming true. Some have wondered whether there hasn’t been a coordinated effort to pump privacy coin prices. Zcash Foundation’s executive director, Alex Bornstein, has told Cointelegraph that Zcash’s recent success is due to broader concerns about governments infringing on users’ right to privacy. Read more

Ether's price drop to $3,000 was likely a buy-the-dip opportunity with ETH set to recover, based on several key market metrics. Key takeaways: Ether’s profitability metrics drop to levels that have historically marked local bottoms. Ethereum fees up 83% weekly, signalling strong onchain demand. Read more

Solana (SOL) was also among the underperformers, declining 2.4% from Thursday.

The government is reportedly considering converting part of its sovereign wealth and gold holdings into digital assets, signaling the rise of crypto as a state-level asset class. Kazakhstan’s government is reportedly considering converting a portion of the country’s National Fund assets, as well as part of its gold and foreign exchange reserves, to fund a cryptocurrency reserve. According to The Times of Central Asia, Berik Sholpankulov, deputy chairman of Kazakhstan’s National Bank, announced the initiative during a recent parliamentary session. A Bloomberg Law report Friday suggested the government aims to allocate between $500 million and $1 billion to the effort. “I think by year end, January next year, we will have it up and running,” Sholpankulov said, according to Bloomberg. Sholpankulov said the creation of a state-managed crypto asset fund is under discussion among government officials. “We are considering the possibility of using part of the National Fund’s assets and gold and foreign exchange reser...

Dubbed "stream," STRE is the company's latest preferred series as Michael Saylor and team begin raising funds overseas for more bitcoin purchases.

Bitcoin dropped below $100K for the second time this week Friday morning, but analysts see it as rotation rather than capitulation.

The GENIUS Act became law on July 18 after Congress settled that stablecoins should be regulated. What happens next is a two-year rulemaking war that determines whether $250 billion in existing stablecoins flows into bank-wrapped structures or fragments into offshore silos, and whether Bitcoin and Ethereum capture the fallout or get buried under it. Justin […] The post The GENIUS Act’s $250M battle begins now: Bitcoin stands as the last bastion against censorship appeared first on CryptoSlate.