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Ethereum in the Next Bull Run: Catalysts and Risks
Ethereum bull run outlook without hype: what has driven ETH in past cycles, the catalysts and risks to watch in 2026–2027, scenarios and risk management.
Oct 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Over-Collateralization: Why DeFi Loans Need More Than You Borrow
Why does an overcollateralized loan require more collateral than you borrow? Learn how DeFi loans, LTV ratios and liquidations work, with a worked example.
Oct 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Strategy's Latest Bitcoin Acquisition and Portfolio Value Update
Strategy acquired 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million, marking its smallest positive purchase in 2026. The company's total Bitcoin holdings now exceed 848,000 BTC.
Oct 6, 2026
SEC Approves 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds for U.S. Exchange Listing
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a Cboe rule change, enabling six Volatility Shares funds, including those tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum, to list on a U.S. exchange. These funds are designed to triple the daily
Oct 6, 2026
FinCEN Withdraws Proposed Crypto Mixing Rule Citing Legitimate Activity Concerns
The U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has withdrawn a proposed rule concerning crypto mixing, citing potential impacts on legitimate activities. This withdrawal also includes a previous proposal related to unhost
Oct 6, 2026
DeFi Development Corp's Solana Holdings Reach 2.56 Million SOL, NAV Per Share Doubles
DeFi Development Corp (DFDV) has reported its Solana and SOL equivalent holdings reached approximately 2.56 million SOL. The firm also indicated that preliminary Q3 estimates suggest its Net Asset Value (NAV) per share more than doubled.
Oct 6, 2026
Strive Acquires Additional Bitcoin, Nearing 30,000 BTC Total Holdings
Strive, a Nasdaq-listed firm co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, recently purchased 2,000 bitcoin for approximately $169 million. This acquisition marks its largest in four months, bringing the company's total bitcoin reserves close to 30,000 BT
Oct 6, 2026
Solana Foundation Unveils Open-Source Institutional Settlement Program with JPMorgan Input
The Solana Foundation has introduced an open-source program designed to enable institutional trade settlements to achieve finality in seconds. JPMorgan Chase provided input during the development of this initiative.
Oct 6, 2026
CFTC Proposes New Crypto Regulatory Framework Following Legislative Stagnation
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated rulemaking for leveraged and margined retail crypto trading, proposing a new framework to regulate aspects of the crypto market. This move comes as congressional efforts to
Oct 6, 2026
How to Use a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) for the First Time
How to use a DEX safely for the first time: set up a wallet, find the real site, verify the token, set slippage, approve wisely and avoid common mistakes.
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Bitcoin Dominance in 2026: What It Tells You About the Cycle
What bitcoin dominance in 2026 can and can't tell you: how the metric works, what past cycles showed, how stablecoins distort it and how to read it yourself.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Evaluate a Smart Contract Audit Report
A smart contract audit report is not a safety guarantee. Learn how to check scope, findings, fixes and auditor credibility, plus red flags of fake audits.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
On-Chain Indicators for the Next Bull Run: MVRV, SOPR and More
MVRV and SOPR explained: how these and other on-chain indicators work, what they showed at past cycle tops and bottoms, and their limits for 2026–2027.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Phishing Sites: How to Recognize a Fake Exchange or Wallet Page
Crypto phishing sites copy real exchanges and wallets to steal logins and seed phrases. Learn the warning signs, how they reach you and how to stay safe.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Signs of a Crypto Market Bottom: Capitulation Indicators
How to recognize a crypto market bottom: capitulation signs, on-chain and derivatives indicators, what past bottoms looked like and why timing is impossible.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is TRON (TRX)? How It Works, Use Cases and Risks
What is TRON? A plain-English guide to the TRX blockchain: who founded it, how its staking and resource model works, why stablecoins use it, and the main risks.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
El Salvador's Bitcoin Reserve Undergoes IMF Review, Receives Funding
El Salvador's Bitcoin reserves, valued at $666 million, were part of a recent review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which granted waivers for missed accumulation criteria. The IMF also disbursed $138 million to the country.
Oct 5, 2026
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to Lead Trump Administration's AI Initiative
Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton has been appointed to lead the Trump administration's new "Super Intelligence Force" focused on federal AI policy. This initiative places a figure known for past crypto-relat
Oct 5, 2026