Author: Yashika Gupta

  • Bitcoin Slips as ETF Outflows Trigger Volatility

    Bitcoin Slips as ETF Outflows Trigger Volatility

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    Yashika Gupta

    Bitcoin’s long-celebrated “Uptober” failed to deliver this year, as the world’s leading cryptocurrency closed the month nearly 4% lower, marking its worst October performance since 2018. Despite optimism surrounding the Federal Reserve’s rate cut, investor sentiment soured as ETF outflows surged and volatility indicators flashed caution. On Saturday, Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $110,000, recovering modestly…

  • Whales Hint at November’s Top 3 Crypto Picks

    Whales Hint at November’s Top 3 Crypto Picks

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    Yashika Gupta

    As November kicks off, crypto whales, the large holders capable of moving markets, are already positioning themselves for potential gains. While the broader crypto market remains volatile, data suggest that whales are focusing on select altcoins showing early signs of strength. From privacy-focused tokens to decentralized exchanges and SocialFi projects, these large investors appear to…

  • SBF Tries to Rewrite FTX History Before Appeal

    SBF Tries to Rewrite FTX History Before Appeal

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    Yashika Gupta

    In a freshly released 15-page, 10,000-word statement, the convicted founder of the collapsed crypto exchange argues that FTX was never insolvent. Instead, he paints the 2022 bankruptcy as a case of “temporary liquidity crunch” caused by panic, not mismanagement. According to Bankman-Fried, FTX held $14.6 billion in assets against approximately $8 billion in customer claims…

  • Michael Saylor Moves $2.45B in BTC: Strategy or Selloff?

    Michael Saylor Moves $2.45B in BTC: Strategy or Selloff?

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    Yashika Gupta

    Michael Saylor’s Strategy has once again taken the spotlight in the crypto world, this time for both financial triumph and a massive on-chain move.The company, which remains the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, reported a staggering net income of $2.8 billion for its third quarter, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations.Earnings per share stood at $8.42, beating…

  • BNY Mellon Brings CLOs On-Chain

    BNY Mellon Brings CLOs On-Chain

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    Yashika Gupta

    BNY Mellon has taken its next major step in blockchain-based finance with the launch of a tokenised collateralised loan obligation (CLO) fund, marking a notable evolution in its digital asset strategy. The move signifies the bank’s intent to bridge traditional credit markets and blockchain infrastructure, reflecting growing institutional confidence in tokenisation. The new Securitize Tokenized…

  • Cronos Struggles as Smarturn Upgrade Goes Live

    Cronos Struggles as Smarturn Upgrade Goes Live

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    Yashika Gupta

    Cronos (CRO), the native cryptocurrency of the Cronos blockchain, is under renewed selling pressure as its price extends a month-long decline. Over the past 30 days, CRO has shed around 22%, slipping to nearly $0.15 at the time of writing. The decline comes just hours before the much-anticipated Smarturn upgrade, which was expected to reignite…

  • Visa’s Stablecoin Volume Hits $2.5B Monthly

    Visa’s Stablecoin Volume Hits $2.5B Monthly

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    Yashika Gupta

    Visa has announced a major expansion of its stablecoin infrastructure, extending support across four additional blockchains as part of its ongoing effort to bridge traditional finance with digital currencies.The move underscores Visa’s commitment to blockchain-based payment innovation, following a surge in global demand for faster, cheaper and more transparent settlement systems. During its fourth-quarter and…

  • Bitcoin Surges Despite Mt. Gox Repayment Delay

    Bitcoin Surges Despite Mt. Gox Repayment Delay

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    Yashika Gupta

    Defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox has once again delayed its long-awaited creditor repayments, pushing the deadline for Bitcoin distributions to October 2026. The exchange, which collapsed in 2014 following a massive hack, still controls roughly $4 billion worth of Bitcoin, according to data released this week. This latest delay comes after a year of gradual…

  • TRUMP Soars 22% on Trade Deal Optimism

    TRUMP Soars 22% on Trade Deal Optimism

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    Yashika Gupta

    U.S. President Donald Trump’s official meme coin, Official Trump (TRUMP), has posted a striking intraday surge, outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market. As of October 28, TRUMP was trading at $7.51, up 22.26% from the previous day, according to CoinMarketCap. The sharp move marks the steepest rise among the top 100 digital assets by market capitalisation.…

  • Zcash Enters Dangerous Bubble Phase: CryptoQuant

    Zcash Enters Dangerous Bubble Phase: CryptoQuant

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    Yashika Gupta

    Zcash (ZEC), the once-famed privacy coin, is flashing red-hot warning signs as on-chain data points to a speculative bubble larger than its 2021 peak. According to CryptoQuant’s latest analysis, ZEC’s current trading activity has reached “hyper-heated” levels, suggesting the asset could be entering an extreme distribution phase. Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, sounded the…