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As BNB rallies to new highs, the BNB Chain ecosystem achieves new milestones, fueled by record performances in network activity, gas efficiency, and trading-driven growth.

BSC Hits New Gas Usage Milestone

On Wednesday, the BNB Chain ecosystem hit new record levels of gas in a single day, driven by a significant increase in network activity. According to BscScan data, the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) has had a remarkable week in this metric, surpassing its June 2025 high of 3.44 trillion twice.

On October 8, BSC reached a new all-time high (ATH) of 5.02 trillion gas used in a single day, overtaking Tuesday’s 4.17 trillion milestone. Notably, the network has seen over 2 trillion in gas used daily since the start of the month, signaling growing on-chain activity and ecosystem adoption.

This feat comes as the BNB Chain announced that its new 0.05 Gwei standard gas price has become fully adopted across the ecosystem, with partners such as Binance, Binance Wallet, Trust Wallet, and decentralized exchange (DEX) Aster implementing it as their default gas configuration.

In late September, BNB Chain validators proposed halving fees and accelerating block speeds to keep BSC “competitive with the fastest chains in crypto.” The now-approved plan aimed to lower the minimum gas price from 0.1 Gwei to 0.05 Gwei, or $0.005 per transaction, and accelerate block intervals from 750ms to 450ms.

The change follows a series of gas cuts since April 2024, which have led to a 75% drop in median fees and a 140% increase in daily transactions to over 12 million. The announcement noted that “gas fees matter most for traders” as trading is now the dominant activity on BNB Chain, with swap-related transactions surging from 20% at the start of the year to 67% by June.

Now that the new standard is fully implemented, the 5 trillion gas milestone was accompanied by 24 million swap-related transactions in 24 hours, accounting for 77% of all network activity.

BNB Chain Ecosystem Momentum Grows

The ecosystem has also seen BSC outperform other networks in DEX activity, with data showing that it recently ranked first across all chains. As reported by Bitcoinist, the network surpassed Ethereum and Solana on DEX daily trading and chain fees on Wednesday.

According to DeFiLlama data, BSC recorded over $6.05 billion in DEX trading volume, overtaking Solana’s $4.73 billion and Ethereum’s $3.88 billion. Meanwhile, the chain also saw $5.57 million in daily transaction fees, approximately 140% more than its two biggest competitors.

On Thursday, BSC continues to lead in chain fees with $7.88 million in the past 24 hours. However, it has fallen to the second spot in DEX daily trading volume with $6.10 billion, surpassed by Ethereum’s $6.20 billion. The chain also placed second in active addresses, with 2.54 million.

Meanwhile, the Binance Wallet recently led among IDO launchpads in terms of profitability, driven by the massive returns of various projects built on the network.

In September, the Binance Wallet hit an all-time high Return of Investment (ROI) of 7,976%, surpassing most IDO launchpads in multiple timeframes. Notably, seven of the top ten tokens with the ATH IDO returns on the Binance Wallet were BNB Chain projects, recording historical returns of up to 2,000x.

 

Amid the ecosystem’s momentum, BNB has continued to break past multiple price barriers, seeing a wave of capital rotation from Solana and reaching a new ATH of $1,330 yesterday.

Разработчики анонимного блокчейна Monero выпустили обновление клиента, которое должно помочь в борьбе с так называемыми «шпионскими узлами». Версия 0.18.4.3 получила название Flourine Fermi.

В обозримой перспективе рынок биткоина может рухнуть, а цена флагманского актива откатиться к значениям первой половины 2024 года или ниже, предположил аналитик TradingView под псевдонимом Дик Дэнди (Dick Dandy).

Helius is looking to expand its Solana treasury to at least 5% of the cryptocurrency’s supply and considering a second listing in Hong Kong.

Solana Digital Asset Treasury Firm Helius Aiming For At Least 5% Of SOL

As reported by Wu Blockchain, NASDAQ-listed Helius Medical Technologies is planning on acquiring at least 5% of the total SOL supply. The information comes from an interview between the Hong Kong Economic Times (HKET) and Joseph Chee, Executive Chairman of Helius and Chairman of Summer Capital.

Helius Medical Technologies is a neurotech company that last month pivoted to a digital asset treasury (DAT) strategy centered around Solana, the cryptocurrency currently ranked sixth by market cap. The firm closed an initial private placement offering, raising over $500 million on September 18th, with the likes of Pantera Capital and Summer Capital among the backers.

Helius has since been deploying this capital to purchase SOL for its treasury. According to a press release published Monday, the DAT company now holds more than 2.2 million tokens of the cryptocurrency.

To reinforce its shift in business, Helius rebranded to “Solana Company” after receiving board approval on September 29th. The firm stated in the announcement that its mission is to “maximize SOL per share on one of the most commercially viable blockchains for consumer applications while delivering consistent on-chain yield for investors.”

At the current Solana price, the company’s treasury is worth around $488.8 million. On top of this, it still holds about $15 million in cash, meaning that the firm already possesses more capital than it initially raised in September.

If the firm’s Chairman is to go by, though, the DAT company is nowhere near done with its accumulation. With a target of 5% of the SOL supply in circulation, the goal represents a total investment of over $6 billion at the latest exchange rate.

Chee also told HKET that once market cap and regulatory requirements are met, Solana Company is planning a second listing in Hong Kong, which could potentially happen within the next six months.

During the latest acquisition announcement, Chee said:

HSDT Solana Company’s investment narrative is resonating with institutional investors. We are encouraged by the strong interest coming out of Asia after the major digital assets conferences last week, and we look forward to continuing to be a leading advocate for the Solana ecosystem to a whole new set of investors.

Helius’ pivot is just part of a broader SOL treasury wave that the sector has witnessed over the past month. Forward Industries, a design and manufacturing company, completed a $1.58 billion purchase on September 15th as it shifted to a Solana DAT strategy backed by Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital.

At the start of this month, another player in VisionSys AI, a firm specializing in brain-machine interaction and advanced AI systems, announced a $2 billion SOL DAT program in partnership with Marinade Finance.

SOL Price

At the time of writing, Solana is trading around $222, down more than 1% over the last week.

The XRP price is back under pressure, trading near $2.80–$2.83 after repeatedly failing to reclaim the $3.00 psychological barrier.

In derivatives, momentum has cooled as the futures open interest has slipped to roughly $8.85 billion after briefly topping $9 billion, and liquidation data shows the strain on bulls, over $11 million in long positions were wiped out in a single day versus just $2.4 million for shorts.

With RSI hovering in the high-30s/low-40s on lower time frames and MACD leaning negative, the setup favors consolidation or further downside unless spot demand meaningfully re-emerges.

On-Chain Flows Turn Risk-Off as XRP Whales Distribute

Under the hood, flows are skewing defensive. Exchange data shows more than 320 million XRP moved onto centralized venues in the past week, pushing exchange reserves toward nine-month highs, typically a sign that holders are preparing to sell.

Similarly, whale cohorts (1–10 million XRP) have distributed about 440 million tokens over 30 days, adding supply into a soft tape.

BNB has flipped XRP for the No. 3 market-cap slot amid record BNB Chain activity, while uncertainty around U.S. spot ETF timelines keeps XRP’s macro catalysts murky. Until those headwinds clear or outflows reverse, rallies into resistance are likely to meet supply.

Key Levels to Watch for the XRP Price: $2.68 or $3.15 Decide the Next Leg

Technically, XRP is compressing inside a descending triangle, making $2.68–$2.70 the pivotal shelf. Veteran traders warn that a weekly close below $2.687 could open a measured move toward $2.22 (roughly –20% from current prices).

Immediate resistance sits at $2.92–$3.00; above that, $3.15 is the line that would invalidate the bearish pattern and shift targets to $3.60–$4.50.

In the near term, watch for:

• Spot-led bids and declining funding on bounces (healthier than leverage-driven pops).
• Exchange reserve inflections (a downturn would ease sell pressure).
• Open interest rebuilding without overcrowded longs.

With futures interest easing and whales distributing, risk remains skewed to the downside while XRP holds below $3.00. Bulls need a clean, high-volume reclaim of $3.00–$3.15 to flip momentum; otherwise, a $2.70 retest, and potentially $2.22 on a breakdown, stays in play.

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Bitcoin has entered a phase of heightened volatility and uncertainty, with the market showing signs of indecision after weeks of strong momentum. The leading cryptocurrency continues to trade just below its all-time high near $126,000, with bulls and bears now locked in a battle to determine the next major move. Some analysts believe Bitcoin is preparing to break through resistance and enter price discovery, targeting new record highs. Others, however, warn of a potential short-term correction, arguing that market euphoria may have reached unsustainable levels.

According to onchain data, long-term holders have started taking profits, a behavior often seen during key inflection points in the market. While this wave of distribution has not yet reached extreme levels, it does highlight a gradual transfer of coins from seasoned investors to newer participants — a dynamic that can precede increased volatility.

Despite this selling activity, the broader market structure remains intact, with institutional demand and ETF inflows continuing to provide support. As the week unfolds, Bitcoin’s ability to hold above the $120,000 support zone will be crucial. A decisive move in either direction could set the tone for the next major trend, shaping sentiment across the entire crypto market.

Long-Term Holders Selling Momentum Builds

Top analyst Axel Adler shared key onchain data showing that Long-Term Holders (LTHs) have sold 295,000 BTC over the past 30 days, averaging around 9,800 BTC per day. While this level of selling represents elevated activity, Adler points out that it is not extreme compared to the distribution peaks seen in May and December 2024, when over 800,000 BTC were sold. Historically, such selling phases have accompanied profit-taking events during major bullish runs — not necessarily signaling the end of a cycle, but rather a rotation of supply between experienced holders and new market participants.

Adler explains that this flow remains compatible with a bullish market structure, provided that demand continues to absorb the coins being sold. Current data supports this view: inflows from institutional investors and ETF-related buying are offsetting much of the selling pressure. This balance suggests that while LTHs are realizing gains, the market remains structurally healthy, with strong demand sustaining prices above key support zones.

The coming days could prove decisive for Bitcoin’s direction. Many analysts are watching whether BTC can reclaim the $125,000 resistance and push into price discovery territory. If buying momentum holds and the distribution remains well absorbed, Bitcoin could be gearing up for its next expansive move — one that could define the next phase of this cycle and set new all-time highs. However, failure to maintain current levels could trigger a temporary cooling phase before the broader trend resumes.

Key Support Around $120K Holds Firm

Bitcoin is currently trading near $121,975, consolidating after a volatile week marked by sharp movements above and below the $122,000 level. The 4-hour chart shows that BTC remains in a short-term corrective phase following its rejection near the $126,000 all-time high, but the broader structure continues to favor the bulls as long as price holds above $120,000.

The 50-period moving average (blue line) is now acting as immediate support, providing a potential rebound zone if buying pressure returns. Below that, the 117,500 level — highlighted as a major horizontal support — remains the key level to watch. A breakdown below this point could open the door to deeper retracements toward $114,000, where the 200-period moving average lies.

On the upside, Bitcoin needs to reclaim $123,000–$124,000 with strong volume to confirm renewed bullish momentum. A breakout above $125,000 would likely invalidate the correction and signal the start of a new leg toward price discovery.

BTC is consolidating within a healthy range after a strong rally. As long as buyers continue defending the current support area, the market structure remains bullish — setting the stage for another potential push toward new all-time highs in the coming sessions.

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A surprising development has drawn attention within the XRP community as a new exchange-traded fund proposal centered around the cryptocurrency quietly surfaced. The filing, which was submitted to the US SEC by GraniteShares, outlines a plan for a 3× leveraged XRP ETF that’s designed to amplify the altcoin’s daily performance. 

Although the fund is not the Spot XRP ETF that many investors have been waiting for, its sudden appearance is a big step toward institutional recognition of the token in the US.

GraniteShares Proposes 3× Leveraged XRP ETF

According to documents filed with the SEC, GraniteShares is proposing to list a 3× leveraged XRP ETF to provide investors with triple the daily returns of spot performance. In essence, if the altcoin rises by one percent in a day, the ETF would seek to rise by approximately three percent, and vice versa for losses. This kind of leveraged exposure is commonly favored by short-term traders looking to take advantage of intraday price movements rather than long-term holders.

The GraniteShares filing also revealed plans for other similar leveraged products tied to other major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). The proposed product stands out, however, because it is one of the first attempts to introduce such a leveraged fund for XRP after the token’s regulatory clarity was established in the United States.

These funds reset daily, and the fact that an issuer like GraniteShares is seeking approval for an XRP-related ETF reinforces that the token is slowly making its way back into Wall Street’s radar. If all goes well, these ETFs are going to be on track to be launched in December 2025. It will join the list of ETFs like ProShares Ultra XRP ETF, Teucrium, and Volatility Shares, which offer 2x daily exposure through futures contracts.

The Altcoin Needs Good News Like This

The token’s price action has been relatively muted in the past week and it has underperformed compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Recent on-chain data shows that negative sentiment toward the asset has climbed to a six-month high, and this is a reflection of the frustration among traders over its sluggish performance compared to other top cryptocurrencies.

XRP’s behavior can be attributed to the absence of events capable of contributing to confidence. Bitcoin and Ethereum, for example, have benefited from strong institutional inflows in the past week.. The newly surfaced ETF filing from GraniteShares, therefore, comes at an important time, as it provides much-needed bullish momentum and hints that major financial players are still willing to explore products related to the token.

The leveraged ETF proposal, while encouraging, does not carry the same weight as Spot ETFs. Discussions around the token over the past few months have been centered around the ongoing delay in its Spot ETF approvals. 

Many analysts have pointed out that such a milestone would serve as the base for the altcoin’s next extended breakout. However, these spot ETFs are currently stuck due to the US government’s ongoing shutdown. 

At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.83, down by 1% in the past 24 hours.

MIT research scientist and Zcash co-founder Madars Virza has set off a fresh round of privacy-coin debate after arguing that Zcash’s shielded pool delivers materially stronger anonymity than Monero’s ring-signature model—and that Zcash’s design choices also give it an edge over Bitcoin in a post-quantum world.

Virza framed the discussion with a pointed update to the “conservative advice” that circulated in Bitcoin’s early years. “Conservative advice back then: ‘allocate 1% of your NW to Bitcoin,’” he wrote on October 7. “Conservative advice today: ‘encrypt at least 1% of your Bitcoin.’” The shift in emphasis—from owning BTC to hardening its transactional privacy—set the stage for an extended technical exchange about how different privacy systems hold up under modern analysis.

Zcash Better Than Monero And Bitcoin?

Pressed by an X user on “Why not Monero?”, Virza argued that Monero’s core privacy primitive—ring signatures with fixed-size decoy sets—creates a relatively small and attackable anonymity set. “Each Monero spend references the actual spend (just like in Bitcoin) plus 16 randomly decoys,” he wrote. “16 is not a large number and easily falls to generic attacks,” he added, pointing to research presentations on tracing heuristics.

He further noted that real-world sampling biases can shrink the effective protection: “Because of biases in the random distribution, 16 is more like 4.2 in practice (OSPEAD attack).” In other words, even though each spend is bundled with 16 decoys, selection patterns can leak enough information that the true spender becomes statistically distinguishable far more often than users expect.

By contrast, Virza said, Zcash’s fully shielded transfers avoid the small, fixed ring entirely. “Each shielded Zcash spend has an anonymity set of all previous Zcash outputs in that shielded pool—that’s millions and thus much more private,” he wrote. Because the system proves correctness with zero-knowledge proofs, the transaction does not have to disclose which prior note is being spent, so the anonymity set scales with the entire shielded pool rather than a handful of decoys.

Virza also pointed to practical composability as a strategic advantage: “Another reason for Zcash is DeFi integrations—you have deep liquidity for atomic swaps.” In his view, those integrations make it easier for users to move value into and out of the shielded pool and, potentially, to “encrypt” portions of their Bitcoin exposure via swap-based workflows.

ZEC Is Almost Quantum-Secure

A second vector in Virza’s critique concerned long-term security against quantum adversaries. “Zcash is also post-quantum private (if you use unique shielded addresses) but a quantum adversary will be able to completely recover Monero transaction graph by breaking discrete logs for all key images,” he wrote.

The point is subtle but consequential: Monero’s linkability-prevention relies on properties (discrete logarithms) that are known to be vulnerable to sufficiently advanced quantum computers, which could allow future attackers to map historical spending relations. Zcash’s shielded model, by design, leaves far less reconstructable metadata on-chain—so even if public-key systems eventually fall to quantum attacks, there is less transactional structure for an adversary to “unwind.”

Zcash engineer Sean Bowe reinforced the same theme in a July exchange that Virza cited, arguing that Zcash’s privacy stems from the omission of sensitive data rather than the obfuscation of it. “For example, there is no quantum computer or powerful AI that will be able to look back at the Zcash blockchain 1000 years from now and figure out who made every fully shielded transaction,” Bowe wrote.

“That information, among other things, never even touches the ledger. It’s already gone.” He added that while boundary surfaces—where shielded transactions meet exchanges, wallets, or other public systems—can still leak, the baseline is unusually strong: “To be certain about your privacy you must start by using shielded Zcash. You almost cannot even begin otherwise.” In Bowe’s words, Zcash begins from “something that is already extremely private” and is working toward global scalability from that foundation.

At press time, ZEC is up almost 52% since yesterday, trading at $194.

BNB is once again in the spotlight as it shatters its all-time high, reaching $1,347 just days after surpassing the $1,000 milestone for the first time in its history. This explosive move highlights Binance’s growing dominance in the crypto ecosystem, as both its token and blockchain ecosystem gain traction across multiple fronts. The rapid price acceleration demonstrates how investor confidence in Binance’s expanding network and utility continues to strengthen, even as the broader market awaits Bitcoin’s next breakout above current resistance levels.

According to top analyst Darkfost, momentum across the BNB Chain is now clearly reflected in on-chain flows between networks, signaling a major shift in capital and activity. Binance’s ecosystem is attracting increased attention as DeFi, gaming, and cross-chain applications drive new demand for its infrastructure. This surge in BNB’s value represents more than just price speculation — it mirrors the chain’s expanding role as a central hub in the multichain economy.

With the market entering a potential new phase of bullish expansion, BNB’s record-breaking rally positions it as one of the strongest assets in the current cycle, and analysts suggest that its momentum may only be getting started.

BNB Chain Leads Cross-Chain Flows

According to analyst Darkfost, fresh data from DeBridge confirms that BNB Chain currently ranks #1 in received cross-chain flows, surpassing both Ethereum and Solana — a remarkable milestone that highlights Binance’s growing influence across the crypto ecosystem. This leadership in on-chain activity is not only a technical achievement but also a signal of strong and sustained capital movement toward the Binance ecosystem. As liquidity flows into BNB Chain at record levels, the trend suggests that users and developers are increasingly choosing it as a preferred hub for DeFi, gaming, and tokenized projects.

Darkfost explains that tracking these cross-chain flows offers valuable insight into the market’s structural direction. When capital migrates between chains, it often precedes broader price rotations within the altcoin market. Historically, these flow surges have aligned with the early stages of new cycles, where funds first move from Bitcoin into higher-risk assets. The fact that BNB Chain now leads this metric could therefore indicate growing institutional and retail interest converging around Binance’s ecosystem.

The coming weeks will be critical for altcoins, as many analysts anticipate a sector-wide breakout if Bitcoin continues its upward momentum. Should BTC push decisively above resistance and enter price discovery, capital could rotate into BNB and other leading altcoins, sparking a fresh wave of rallies.

BNB’s network dominance, combined with record-breaking price action, reinforces its status as one of the key barometers of crypto market health — and potentially, one of the biggest beneficiaries of the next bullish phase.

Momentum Pauses After Explosive Rally

BNB is taking a short breather after an extraordinary rally that pushed the token to an all-time high near $1,347 earlier this week. The chart shows that BNB is now trading around $1,277, down about 2.5% over the last 24 hours, as the market undergoes a mild correction following weeks of uninterrupted bullish momentum. Despite the pullback, the overall market structure remains decisively bullish, supported by rising 50-, 100-, and 200-period moving averages on the 4-hour timeframe.

The recent consolidation above the $1,250–$1,270 range indicates that bulls are actively defending this zone, which now serves as short-term support. A rebound from here could set the stage for a new attempt to retest the $1,340–$1,350 resistance area. If this level breaks with conviction, it could open the door for another leg higher, potentially targeting $1,500 in the coming sessions.

However, failure to maintain support above $1,250 could trigger deeper retracements toward $1,180 or even the $1,100 region, where the 50-period moving average currently lies. Overall, BNB remains one of the strongest performers in the market, showing sustained strength despite short-term volatility — a sign that investor confidence and on-chain activity continue to align with bullish momentum.

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North Korea-linked hacking groups are making global headlines once again after shattering all previous records for cryptocurrency theft in 2025. According to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, billions of dollars in digital assets have been stolen, with this year marking an unprecedented escalation in the regime’s cyber operations.

North Korea Breaks The Record For Crypto Theft In 2025

On October 7, Elliptic revealed in a blog post that North Korean hackers have stolen more than $2 billion worth of crypto assets so far in 2025. This marks the largest annual total on record, with three months remaining in the year. This figure pushes the regime’s cumulative total of known crypto thefts to over $6 billion, underscoring how deeply cybercrime has become embedded in its financial strategy. 

Notably, the previous theft record, set in 2022 at $1.35 billion, now pales in comparison to this year, underscoring how the scale and boldness of North Korean cybercrime have reached new extremes. Elliptic noted that United Nations reports and intelligence agencies believe that these stolen funds are being channeled into North Korea’s nuclear weapons development and ballistic missile programs, helping sustain one of the most heavily sanctioned economies on Earth. 

The true scale of the theft may be even larger, as Elliptic disclosed that not all incidents can be definitively traced back to Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea. Blockchain forensic firms typically employ advanced analytics, laundering pattern recognition, and intelligence sources to attribute attacks. However, the opaque nature of cyber operations means that many thefts remain unreported and unattributed. Nevertheless, the confirmed theft cases already underscore an alarming acceleration in both the frequency and sophistication of North Korea’s crypto heists. 

According to the blog post, this year’s staggering total was primarily driven by the February breach of crypto exchange Bybit, which alone accounted for $1.46 billion in stolen assets—the largest single crypto theft of 2025. Other major victims of similar thefts include LND.fi, WOO X, and Seedify, alongside more than thirty additional hacks attributed to North Korea by Elliptic.

Human Error Becomes The New Weakness In Security

While large crypto exchanges remain key targets, Elliptic reports that 2025 has seen a sharp rise in attacks on high-net-worth individuals. With crypto prices surging and personal wallets increasing in value, these wealthy individuals have become attractive targets, often lacking the robust cybersecurity defenses typically employed by exchanges. Some are even targeted because of their connections to crypto companies, providing hackers with potential access to larger reserves of funds. 

Elliptic’s report also highlights a significant shift in North Korea’s approach to conducting its cyber operations. Most of this year’s thefts were carried out through social engineering scams—a strategy that manipulates people rather than exploits software flaws. Hackers trick victims into revealing private keys, credentials, or recovery phrases, demonstrating that human error has become the primary vulnerability in the crypto space.

Square has rolled out a new payment and wallet package called Square Bitcoin, aimed at letting small shops accept and manage bitcoin inside the same system they already use for sales and money management.

According to Square, the package includes Bitcoin Payments, Bitcoin Conversions, and a built-in Bitcoin Wallet, and it was announced as part of the company’s second Square Releases event.

Square Makes Bitcoin Part Of Daily Sales

Reports have disclosed that Bitcoin Payments will let sellers take bitcoin at the point of sale with zero processing fees for the first year.

Merchants will be able to choose whether to hold the Bitcoin they receive or convert it into US dollars. Bitcoin Conversions can automatically turn a share of daily card receipts into bitcoin — up to 50% of daily sales — so businesses can quietly build a bitcoin reserve without extra steps.

Square, the merchant services unit of the Jack Dorsey-led Block Inc., also says the Wallet will let sellers buy, sell, hold, and withdraw bitcoin from the same Dashboard they use for payroll and inventory.

Early Beta Shows Some Uptake

Square first offered Bitcoin Conversions to a limited group in 2024. Based on reports from the company, those early users had accumulated 142 bitcoin as of October 1, 2025.

This figure gives a concrete sense of how the tool has been used so far, though it does not speak to the distribution of that bitcoin across businesses or how many shops hold versus convert.

Square Banking, which the company launched in 2021, has already been used by many sellers for basic cash management, and this new step brings crypto tools into that existing flow.

More Choices For Small Sellers

Accepting bitcoin could mean lower visible costs for some sellers. Reports have disclosed that Square is pitching near-instant settlement and reduced fee exposure as reasons merchants might prefer bitcoin payments over other methods.

Sellers keep the option to receive sales in US dollars. The point is choice: shops can accept new forms of payment while keeping familiar money controls in place.

Tools Tied Into A Bigger Vision

Block, Square’s parent company, has been building other bitcoin products for years. Based on reports, those pieces include Cash App’s bitcoin features, Bitkey for self-custody, Proto mining gear, and Spiral, which funds open-source bitcoin projects.

The new Square Bitcoin offering is presented as another link in that chain, letting businesses interact with bitcoin at the checkout and on the books.

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Since the beginning of this year, the price of Bitcoin has been on a massive tear, experiencing more than 100% growth in the past year, which has brought its value to uncharted territories. After the remarkable upside performance in BTC’s price this year, a significant number of fresh crypto millionaires have emerged, showcasing the potential of cryptocurrencies.

New Millionaires Emerge As Bitcoin’s Price Explodes

In a stunning development that sparked optimism across the broader crypto sector, Bitcoin has recently surged to a new all-time high of $126,000 last Monday. With this massive price increase, investors have witnessed a notable rise in profits, pushing thousands of investors into millionaire status.

A recent report from the CNBC SquawkBox news revealed that the most recent surge in Bitcoin’s price is creating a new generation of millionaires. This development highly solidifies its standing as the world’s most potent wealth creator in the dynamic digital era.

In the report, Robert Frank, a wealth editor at CNBC, highlighted that over 70,000 crypto millionaires were created in the past year due to BTC’s price growth. The increase indicates Bitcoin’s increasing dominance as a worldwide store of value in addition to indicating renewed investor confidence.

After 70,000 new investors were added to the millionaire club, the total crypto millionaires now stand at over 240,000. Simply put, more than 240,000 wallets are currently holding coins worth at least $1 million. Such growth in large investors further cements Bitcoin’s reputation as a financial phenomenon that turns long-term holders, institutions, and early adopters into the next wave of cryptocurrency millionaires.

Frank has also reported that there are currently 450 centi-millionaires, which represents those holding coins valued at over $100 million in the crypto sector. Furthermore, the total number of crypto billionaires is situated at 36 in the past year, as prices soar and market sentiment turns overwhelmingly bullish.

Overall Crypto Spending By Investors Skyrockets

During the same period, the entire crypto market cap has increased by more than $2 trillion. Meanwhile, Frank has delved into the overall amount of funds that have been spent so far by investors in the past year.

According to new research by a group of economists, the average cryptocurrency investor spends $0.10 (10%) for every dollar they make. Given that the market has added $2 trillion in the past year, this brings the total crypto spending to $200 billion within the time frame.

Following the remarkable surge in crypto, Frank has revealed a new trend among crypto millionaires, especially those in their 30s and 40s. The current trend showcases that these investors are opting for real estate instead of buying luxury cars, and this is taking place in locations with large crypto populations.

Crypto analyst Austin Hilton has warned that a battle is happening around XRP as the token struggles to recover. The analyst says this fight isn’t only about XRP’s price. At the center of it are Ripple, the company behind the XRP token, and SWIFT, the old network banks use for international transfers. In the video shared on X, Hilton warns that the outcome of this “war” could impact XRP’s value and adoption, as Ripple continues to grow despite the strict regulations it has faced in recent years.

Analyst Austin Hilton Says Ripple And SWIFT Are Locked In A Battle For Global Payments

Hilton described it as a “war raging on” between Ripple’s blockchain-based network and SWIFT’s decades-old infrastructure.SWIFT stands as the central system for international money transfers, connecting thousands of banks worldwide. However, Hilton says that dominance is starting to crack. The SWIFT system is too slow, too expensive, and too outdated to compete with the instant payments that blockchain now makes possible.

Ripple’s network, powered by XRP, delivers a faster, cheaper, and frictionless experience. Transactions that once took days now settle in seconds, cutting out the intermediaries and costs that have long defined the old system.

According to Hilton, Ripple’s blockchain technology reduces the friction typically associated with SWIFT’s traditional banking processes. As a result, Ripple and its XRP Ledger are becoming strong alternatives to SWIFT’s dominance.

He also mentioned Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s comments that Ripple could take up to 14–15% of SWIFT’s massive market share over time. While Ripple might not replace SWIFT entirely, Hilton said it is steadily capturing a significant share of the global payments market. 

SWIFT’s Blockchain Push Seen As A Response To Ripple’s Rising Momentum

Hilton also pointed to SWIFT’s latest move to adopt blockchain technology as a reaction to Ripple’s growing success.. SWIFT announced that it will use Linea, a system built on Ethereum, and will test smart contracts and stablecoins. But Hilton described this move as mostly a public show meant to signal adaptation rather than a step forward, noting that SWIFT is scrambling to catch up to Ripple’s decade-long head start in real blockchain development.

According to Hilton, Ripple’s consistent innovation gives it an edge, while SWIFT is only now trying to adapt to the blockchain era. Hilton connected this rivalry to XRP’s current price struggle, pointing out that as Ripple’s network expands, the token’s demand could climb since XRP is vital to the system’s transactions. 

Hilton emphasized Ripple will not completely replace SWIFT, but will continue to take a larger share of the global market. Hilton warned that this ongoing “war” is about who will shape the future of international payments, and XRP holders are right in the middle of it.

Суммарный объем накопленных россиянами и российскими компаниями цифровых активов может достигать $40 млрд, предположил первый заместитель председателя правления Сбербанка Александр Ведяхин.

Shiba Inu influencer Susbarium has issued an alert to the SHIB Army about an ongoing phishing scam. The influencer explained how these scammers carry out the scam using real SHIB tokens. 

Shiba Inu Influencer Warns About Phishing Scam Involving SHIB

In an X post, the Shiba Inu influencer warned that there is a phishing scam using real SHIB tokens, where it has been adirdropped to wallets. Susbarium further revealed that the scammers attach a deceptive message urging users to click on a phishing link to claim rewards. The influencer stated that it is a phishing scam and that while the token itself may be valid, the message is designed to lure users into connecting their wallets to a fake site.  

The Shiba Inu influencer remarked that these scammers are exploiting SHIB’s legitimacy to gain the trust of token holders. Susbarium again explained how the airdropped token includes a fake site urging users to claim their rewards. However, this site is not affiliated with the official Shiba Inu ecosystem as the phishing scam portrays. The influencer added that those who connect their wallets may end up losing their assets or having their wallet security compromised. 

On how to stay safe, Susbarium urged Shiba Inu holders to ignore any embedded messages in token names or airdrops. The SHIB influencer further warned holders never to visit unknown websites promoted through unsolicited tokens and advised them to verify all token activity through the official Shiba Inu channels. For those who may have already clicked on the phishing link, the influencer shared a link for holders to revoke token approvals. 

The Shiba Inu influencer urged the SHIB Army to “protect the pack” and also inform other SHIB holders of this phishing scam. Susbarium remarked that there will be fewer victims with more eyes on the alert. 

Recent Security Fix in the SHIB Ecosystem

Notably, this development follows the recent exploit on Shiba Inu’s layer-2 Shibarium, which drained over $4 million in assets. However, the team announced that they have contained the situation by isolating the risk and hardening Shibarium end-to-end. As part of the move to tighten security on the layer-2 network, the team also migrated ownership of over critical contracts to hardware custody. 

Meanwhile, all validator signer keys have been rotated, and blacklisting has been added to staking flows. Regarding the sum that was exploited, the Shiba Inu team neutralized the 4.6 million BONE delegation from the attacker through controlled contract upgrades and state cleanup. The team tested this on Devnet Puppynet, and Hexens reviewed it. Thanks to this move, activity on the network has been fully restored. 

At the time of writing, the Shiba Inu price is trading at around $0.00001219, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

With its price surging sharply to new all-time highs this year, BNB (The Binance native coin) is now one of the best-performing cryptocurrency assets in the ongoing bull market cycle. While the altcoin is currently holding strong above the $1,300 price mark, several key factors have been identified as likely responsible for the recent upward trend to new heights.

What Pushed The price Of BNB To New Highs

BNB keeps surpassing market expectations, breaking through barriers, and reaching new all-time highs as the cryptocurrency market is swept by bullish momentum. In a recent quick-take post on the CryptoQuant platform, a market expert with the nickname XWIN Research Japan has outlined the possible triggers of the altcoin’s strong upside action this cycle. 

As of October 8, the Binance coin experienced a spike to $1,300, exhibiting the best performance among major cryptocurrencies. With this remarkable growth, BNB has grown from being viewed as just the native token driving Binance’s ecosystem to becoming a major player in DeFi and Web3.

According to XWIN Research Japan, the ongoing surge is beyond a short-term speculative move. The expert has solely attributed the upward move to Binance’s structural recovery and deeper integration with traditional finance.

Presently, on-chain data are showing robust buying momentum in the market as observed in the Spot and Futures Taker CVDs. As observed in the chart, spot and futures Taker CVDs are trending upward, which is an indication of a resurgence in buyer dominance. 

In addition, the Binance Dominance Strength – Share of Stablecoin Reserves vs Market Total, shows that its share of ERC-20 stablecoin reserves has increased to nearly 70%. This marks its highest level ever recorded in years. Interestingly, this concentration of liquidity provides a solid foundation for BNB’s strength by generating genuine demand for trading, staking, and Launchpad participation.

While sentiment has improved, XWIN Research highlighted that this happened after Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance, reinstated the “Binance” title on his profile on X, a move signifying regulatory stability. At the same time, Binance’s quarterly burn of about 2 million BNB, or $1 billion, keeps supply tight, directly connecting scarcity to volume expansion and platform growth.

Multiple Collaborations Done This Cycle

With BNB rising, investors’ conviction in the altcoin has risen. Another factor that has bolstered investors’ confidence is Binance’s partnerships with global financial institutions. These include Collaborations with Franklin Templeton to co-develop tokenized securities (RWA) and with Chainlink to bring US economic data on-chain, which mark important advances toward institutional-grade DeFi.

There have also been key projects launched on the BNB chain, such as the new Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) initiative. The main use case of this initiative is to enable banks and brokerages to provide crypto services under their own brands, reflecting Binance’s shift from exchange to financial infrastructure provider.

Meanwhile, for BNB, the strong institutional links, deflationary supply mechanisms, and liquidity concentration have transformed it from a straightforward exchange token into a vital asset that connects Web3 and conventional banking. Such shifts represent a blatant indication of Binance’s fresh supremacy in the digital market.

Luksemburg właśnie zapisał się w historii europejskich finansów. Państwowy fundusz Fonds Souverain Intergénérationnel du Luxembourg stał się pierwszym funduszem narodowym w strefie euro, który zainwestował w Bitcoina.

Według ogłoszenia, 1% jego portfela, czyli około 9 milionów dolarów, trafi do funduszy ETF opartych na Bitcoinie. Takową decyzję potwierdził Bob Kieffer, dyrektor luksemburskiego skarbu państwa i sekretarz generalny. Luksemburg inwestuje w Bitcoina, reszta krajów pójdzie za ciosem?

Odważny krok w stronę Bitcoina

Choć 1% może wydawać się niewielkim udziałem, dla konserwatywnie zarządzanego funduszu państwowego to bardzo znaczacy krok. FSIL zarządza aktywami o wartości około 764 milionów euro. Zdecydował się dodatkowo na ekspozycję poprzez regulowane ETF-y, a nie bezpośrednie zakupy kryptowaluty.

Niektórzy mogą twierdzić, że działamy zbyt późno lub zbyt ostrożnie; inni wskażą na zmienność i spekulacyjny charakter tego aktywa – napisał Kieffer.

Zarząd FSIL uznaje jednak, że 1% to rozsądny kompromis między innowacją a stabilnością. – dodał.

Ta decyzja pokazuje, że Luksemburg, mimo ostrożności, widzi w Bitcoinie długoterminowy potencjał. To również wyraźny sygnał dla całej strefy euro. Kryptowaluty konsekwentnie nabierają znaczenia jako strategiczne aktywa.

Od ostrożności do działania

Decyzja FSIL zaskoczyła wielu analityków. Szczególną zasłonę dymną stanowił fakt, że w maju Luksemburg sklasyfikował firmy kryptowalutowe jako wysokiego ryzyka w kontekście prania pieniędzy.

Narodowy raport ryzyka na 2025 rok wskazywał, że podmioty działające w obszarze aktywów cyfrowych często funkcjonują w środowisku zdecentralizowanym, co utrudnia kontrolę i śledzenie przepływu środków.

Mimo to Luksemburg konsekwentnie przyciąga duże firmy z branży krypto, oferując im stabilne i przejrzyste regulacje. W maju giełda Bitstamp uzyskała licencję Crypto Asset Service Provider w ramach unijnego rozporządzenia MiCA.

Podobną ścieżką poszły Standard Chartered oraz Coinbase, które otworzyły w Luksemburgu europejskie centra operacyjne dla usług związanych z kryptowalutami i aktywami cyfrowymi.

Rządy i państwowe rezerwy w Bitcoinie

Według danych Bitcoin Treasuries, rządy i instytucje państwowe na całym świecie posiadają łącznie około 515 885 BTC o łącznej wartości ponad 63 miliardów dolarów, co odpowiada 2,46% całkowitej podaży Bitcoina.

Liderem pozostają Stany Zjednoczone z 198 021 BTC, tuż za nimi znajdują się Chiny z 190 000 BTC. Co ciekawe, większość chińskich zasobów pochodzi z konfiskat dokonanych przez władze w ramach działań przeciwko nielegalnym giełdom.

Na trzecim miejscu uplasowała się Wielka Brytania (61 245 BTC), a tuż za nią Ukraina (46 351 BTC), która wykorzystuje kryptowaluty m.in. do pozyskiwania darowizn w czasie wojny.

Salwador pozostaje jedynym krajem, który uczynił Bitcoina prawnym środkiem płatniczym – jego rezerwy wynoszą 6 344 BTC, czyli około 776 milionów dolarów.

Kolejne państwa, takie jak Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie czy Bhutan, również gromadzą BTC jako część swoich rezerw strategicznych. Czy w przyszłości ujrzymy w tym zestawieniu również Polskę?

Symboliczny krok z dużymi konsekwencjami

Choć udział FSIL w Bitcoinie to zaledwie 1%, ruch ten ma wymiar symboliczny. Po raz pierwszy państwowy fundusz w strefie euro oficjalnie przyznał, że Bitcoin może być pełnoprawnym aktywem inwestycyjnym.

To może uruchomić efekt domina. Inne kraje, zwłaszcza te z rozwiniętymi sektorami finansowymi, mogą pójść w ślady Luksemburga. Dla wielu inwestorów to również sygnał, że warto przyjrzeć się bliżej rynkowi kryptowalut, szczególnie w kontekście projektów rozwijających infrastrukturę Bitcoina.

Bitcoin Hyper – nowa warstwa innowacji dla Bitcoina

Jednym z projektów, który w ostatnich miesiącach robi szum wśród społeczności krypto, jest Bitcoin Hyper. Tutaj identycznie, jak w przypadku Luksemburga mamy kwestię przełomową.

$Hyper to pierwsze w historii rozwiązanie warstwy 2 dla sieci Bitcoin. Jego celem jest usprawnienie funkcjonowania łańcucha BTC. Odbywa się to przez wdrożenie takich elementów, jak szybkie transakcje, wsparcie dla smart kontraktów oraz zdecentralizowanych aplikacji.

Bitcoin Hyper działa równolegle do głównej sieci Bitcoina. Wykorzystuje on technologię Solana Virtual Machine oraz zero-knowledge proofs. Dzięki temu użytkownicy mogą wykonywać błyskawiczne operacje, tworzyć aplikacje DeFi, NFT i nawet gry oparte na ekosystemie Bitcoin.

Potencjał projektu przemawia przez niesamowite liczby. W samej przedsprzedaży kryptowaluty zebrano już ponad 22,8 mln dolarów, przy cenie jednego tokena $HYPER na poziomie 0,013085 USD.

Dlaczego Bitcoin Hyper przyciąga uwagę?

Bitcoin Hyper nie tylko wprowadza skalowalność i interoperacyjność między blockchainami, ale również zapewnia bezpieczeństwo dzięki kanonicznemu mostowi. Umożliwia on zamrożenie BTC i uzyskanie ich reprezentacji w sieci L2 z pełną możliwością cofnięcia transakcji.

Projekt przeszedł także audyty bezpieczeństwa przeprowadzone przez firmy SolidProof i Coinsult.

Dla osób, które zastanawiają się, jak kupić kryptowaluty, twórcy projektu przygotowali szczegółowy poradnik na swojej oficjalnej stronie. Cały proces jest intuicyjny i dostosowany nawet do mniej zaawansowanych użytkowników rynku krypto.

Potencjał wzrostu i perspektywy projektu

Eksperci prognozują, że jeśli projekt utrzyma tempo rozwoju, Bitcoin Hyper może w kolejnych latach odnotować znaczące wzrosty wartości. Najbardziej optymistyczne przewidywania wskazują, że do końca 2025 roku cena tokena może wzrosnąć nawet do 0,32 USD.

Nie brakuje również bardziej ostrożnych prognoz. Według nich token $HYPER może kosztować około 0,0167 USD w 2025 roku i 0,0231 USD w 2026 roku. Nawet w tym wariancie inwestorzy, którzy dołączą na wczesnym etapie, mają szansę na znaczące zyski.

Bezpieczeństwo i zaufanie – fundament projektu

W świecie kryptowalut kluczowe znaczenie ma zaufanie. Bitcoin Hyper przykłada do tego ogromną wagę. Transakcje są zabezpieczone kryptograficznie, a użytkownicy zawsze zachowują kontrolę nad swoimi środkami.

Projekt wprowadził również fundusze bezpieczeństwa oraz programy stakingowe, które minimalizują ryzyka związane z infrastrukturą sieci. Dla osób poszukujących większej prywatności interesującą opcją pozostaje także anonimowe kupno kryptowalut, które w przypadku projektu HYPER odbywa się zgodnie z obowiązującymi regulacjami.

Quick Facts:

• 1️⃣ Block’s Square platform is launching a new service that allows small businesses to accept Bitcoin payments directly.
• 2️⃣ Merchants can convert a portion of their daily sales into crypto.
• 3️⃣ In a pilot program, participating sellers had built up a total of 142 Bitcoin by October 1, 2025.
• 4️⃣ The service is available nationwide, but not in New York due to state regulations.

Jack Dorsey’s Block is making it easier than ever for small businesses to enter the crypto space.

The company’s Square platform is rolling out a new service that allows merchants to accept Bitcoin payments directly. The goal is to make using Bitcoin as simple as swiping a credit card.

This is a significant move for Block, which aims to make Bitcoin a mainstream currency, not just an investment. With the new Square Bitcoin platform, sellers can accept Bitcoin and even convert a portion of their daily sales into crypto.

The crypto conversion of sales to Bitcoin was tested in a pilot program in 2024 and proved to be a huge success. According to Block, participating sellers had already built up a total of 142 Bitcoin by October 1, 2025. It shows there’s a real demand for this kind of service.

For the first year, they’ll be able to do this with no transaction fees. The new platform also includes a built-in wallet, allowing businesses to manage their new Bitcoin holdings directly from their existing Square dashboard.

Miles Suter, who heads up Bitcoin Product at Block, said that this move gives small businesses powerful financial tools that were previously only available to large companies. The decision to offer zero fees for the first year is a smart way to get merchants on board and let them try out the service risk-free.

The launch also shakes up the payments industry. It puts pressure on other major players, such as PayPal, Visa, and Stripe, to enhance their own crypto offerings. By offering native Bitcoin support, Square is pushing the mainstream industry toward a more decentralized future.

While the service is available nationwide, it won’t be in New York due to state regulations. However, investors can still participate in Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a project aiming to scale up $BTC to its full potential.

Unlock Bitcoin’s Full Potential with Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER)

Ever feel like Bitcoin is a bit … slow? And those transaction fees can be a real buzzkill. Well, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is here to upgrade the OG digital currency.

Think of it as a rocket booster for the world’s most secure digital assets. It’s building a lightning-fast Layer-2 network right on top of the Bitcoin blockchain.

By bringing the insane speed of the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to Bitcoin, Hyper is finally making it ready for everyday use. It will make transactions nearly instant, and cost pennies, not dollars. This isn’t just about faster payments, it’s about unlocking a whole new universe of possibilities, from DeFi to dApps.

The industry has already taken notice. Bitcoin Hyper’s ($HYPER) presale has raised over $22M. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a total game-changer for the entire Bitcoin ecosystem, turning it from a static asset into a dynamic powerhouse for the future of Web3. Our experts predict it could reach a high of $0.32 by the end of 2025. The $HYPER Ecosystem: A World of Benefits Awaits

When you want to use your Bitcoin on the Hyper network, you use a ‘Canonical Bridge.’ You send your Bitcoin to a special address, where it’s securely locked on the main chain.

In return, an equal amount of ‘wrapped’ Bitcoin is minted on our Layer-2 network, which you can use for all your transactions. When you’re done, you can burn the wrapped tokens and reclaim your original Bitcoin. It’s that easy.

But the real magic happens with the $HYPER token itself. It’s the engine that powers the whole system. All transactions on the network require $HYPER for gas fees, creating constant demand for the token.

By holding and staking $HYPER, you get a say in the project’s future. Staking rewards currently sit at 51%.

Buy your $HYPER for $0.013085, but hurry, as a price increase is imminent.

Please note that this is not intended as financial advice, and you should always conduct your own research before investing.

Authored by Ben Wallis, Bitcoinist — https://www.bitcoinist.com/square-reveals-zero-fee-bitcoin-payments-program-hyper-cales-btc

Автор книги о личных финансах «Богатый папа, бедный папа» Роберт Кийосаки раскритиковал традиционный инвестиционный портфель американского банка Morgan Stanley, призвав инвесторов сосредоточиться на биткоине, эфире и ряде других активов.

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