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Zcash Activates NU7 Upgrade on Testnet, Targets Shorter Block Times
Zcash has deployed its NU7 upgrade on the public testnet, introducing a target block time reduction from 75 seconds to 25 seconds. This testnet activation precedes a planned mainnet launch in November.
Oct 5, 2026
OKX and NYSE Parent ICE Venture Plans Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Platform
A joint venture between cryptocurrency exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is seeking to launch a platform for tokenized U.S. stock trading. The initiative plans to offer shares i
Oct 5, 2026
Metaplanet Demonstrates Bitcoin Liquidity with Q3 Trading, Net Addition of 1,000 BTC
Metaplanet executed a notable trading strategy in Q3, selling 10,000 BTC before repurchasing 11,000 BTC. This activity resulted in a net increase of 1,000 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 44,000 BTC.
Oct 5, 2026
Bitcoin Price Reaches Eight-Month High Before Reversing Amidst Dollar Strength
Bitcoin recently achieved its highest weekly close in eight months, nearly reaching an eight-month price peak before experiencing a reversal. This occurred as the U.S. dollar strengthened, reaching an 18-month high.
Oct 5, 2026
Strategy Allocates Funds to STRC Share Repurchases and Bitcoin Acquisition
Strategy recently spent $176.3 million on repurchasing its own shares and $28.7 million on Bitcoin acquisitions. The firm's Bitcoin holdings have reached a reported record high of 848,000 BTC.
Oct 5, 2026
Kraken Operator Payward Partners with Singapore Gulf Bank for 24/7 Institutional USD Settlement
Payward, the operator of crypto exchange Kraken, has partnered with Singapore Gulf Bank to introduce a 24/7 institutional U.S. dollar settlement service. This initiative will initially serve select institutional clients in Asia and the Gulf
Oct 5, 2026
Stablecoin Regulation Explained
Stablecoin regulation explained: what rules require on reserves, redemption and disclosure, how major jurisdictions approach it, and what it means for you.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Signs of a Crypto Market Top: Euphoria Indicators
Crypto market top signs explained: the euphoria, leverage and on-chain indicators that appeared near past peaks, their limits and how to act on them calmly.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
DePIN: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Explained
DePIN uses token rewards to build real-world networks like storage, wireless and computing. Learn how DePIN works, key examples, and the risks to check.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Stablecoin Growth as a Bull Market Signal
Does rising stablecoin supply signal a bull market? Learn how the indicator works, what history shows, where it misleads and how to read it in 2026–2027.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Arbitrum vs Optimism: How the Two Ethereum Rollups Compare
Arbitrum vs Optimism compared: how both optimistic rollups work, their fraud proofs, tokens, governance and ecosystems, and the risks to weigh before bridging.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Global Liquidity and Bitcoin: The Macro Driver Explained
How global liquidity affects bitcoin: what liquidity means, how rates, money supply and the dollar link to crypto, what history shows and the limits of it.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Passphrases (25th Word) Explained
A BIP39 passphrase, or 25th word, adds a secret to your seed phrase and creates a hidden wallet. Learn how it works, when to use one and how to back it up.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Support and Resistance Explained
Support and resistance explained simply: what the levels are, why they form, how to draw them on a crypto chart, how traders use them and their limits.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Interest Rates and Crypto in 2026: What the Fed Means for Prices
How interest rates affect crypto in 2026: the channels linking Fed policy to bitcoin, what 2020–2022 showed, what to watch in 2026–2027 and how to manage risk.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Coins vs Tokens: What's the Difference?
Coin vs token explained: how native coins and tokens differ, how each is created, why it matters for fees and safety, and how to avoid fake token copies.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Liquidations in DeFi: How They Happen and How to Avoid Them
A DeFi liquidation sells your collateral when a loan gets too risky. Learn how health factors, thresholds and penalties work, and how to avoid it.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Ethereum Layer-2 Blast Is Shutting Down: Withdraw Before October 26
Blast says its operating costs now exceed the revenue the network brings in and has asked users to move their assets back to Ethereum mainnet before Oct. 26.
Oct 4, 2026