
Bitcoin Depot reports $3.6 million hack after internal wallet breach
Bitcoin Depot, the largest U.S. Bitcoin ATM operator, disclosed that hackers stole roughly 50.903 BTC, valued at about $3.6 million, after breaching its corporate IT systems on March 23. The intrusion was confined to internal wallets and did not affect customer‑facing platforms. Investigations are ongoing to assess further costs.
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By the numbers: Mastercard to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8B

Chainlink’s native token LINK rallied after a wave of whale activity that moved roughly $188 million worth of LINK into wallets, while large holders pulled nearly 10 million tokens from Binance. The inflow came in the wake of the October crypto market crash, suggesting that institutional and high‑net‑worth investors are positioning for a rebound. The withdrawals from Binance indicate sustained demand despite the recent sell‑off. The price gain reflects renewed confidence in Chainlink’s oracle ecosystem.

S&P Global has assigned a B‑minus rating to the debt of Saylor’s Strategy, making it the first Bitcoin‑focused treasury company to receive a credit rating from a major agency. The rating reflects S&P’s view that the firm’s sizable Bitcoin holdings...

The episode highlights Bitcoin’s recent breakthrough of a major resistance level and shifts focus to potential altcoin rallies, analyzing breakout zones for Ethereum, Cardano, and Chainlink. The hosts argue this momentum could trigger the next altseason, offering technical insights and...

In my opinion, one of the best opportunities in the markets. Very glad that I've got $W allocated in the #Altcoin portfolio in the size that I've got it allocated. The #Altcoins were about to break to the upside, although the market...

Bitcoin is trading near $115,000 as the Federal Reserve convenes for its October meeting, with the pivotal policy decision slated for Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. ET followed by Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference. Market participants are pricing in a...

Ink, Kraken's Optimism‑based L2 launched in December 2024, saw its total value locked surge 3,800% in under two weeks, rising from $6.42 million to about $249 million. More than 97% of the jump came from Tydro, a non‑custodial lending protocol built as...
On Knots and bitcoin censorship; Bitcoin’s fundamental challenge as “permissionless” money is/was conflict with state demands for KYC and control. Proof of Work (without privacy) allows the state to easily and directly exert control via regulating concentrated...

Internet Computer (ICP) slipped to $3.19, breaking a key support level and sparking concerns of further downside. Technical traders, however, see a potential relief bounce near $3.15, a price that previously acted as a floor. Trading volume remains modest amid...
I’ve consistently shared breakout and breakdown setups on BTC and altcoins for months. But knowing which coins will do well isn’t enough. Without a system, every trade you take is random. You need clear rules: - Entry trigger: what confirms your setup - Trade...

BONK fell through the $0.000015 support level, triggering a sell‑off that pushed the token lower on the chart. The breach was accompanied by a sharp rise in trading volume, suggesting heightened market activity. Analysts note that the price action could...

South Korean crypto exchanges reported a 1,400‑fold surge in fund flows tied to entities in Cambodia that are subject to U.S. sanctions. Bithumb handled the bulk of the activity, with 12.4 billion won transferred, while Upbit saw 366 million won and smaller...
bam + mcp would mean there is always competition to provide the best possible censorship resistance for trading. With mcp it won’t matter if bam has 10% market share or 90% market share because it would have no way...
Prediction on prediction markets: a) 5 years out, the biggest prediction markets will not be Polymarket, nor Kalshi, and b) some of the largest prediction markets will be on @Starknet Why? For the same reason this happened with perps. I'll...

Crypto‑related equities rose in tandem with Bitcoin and the Nasdaq as investors cheered optimism around renewed China‑U.S. trade talks. Robinhood Markets led the gains among brokerage platforms, with its stock outperforming peers. Meanwhile, the Trump‑aligned American Bitcoin ETF jumped about...
$2.6T Citi and Coinbase partner to enhance digital asset payment solutions for institutional clients

BREAKING 🚨 ERIC TRUMP SAYS THE UAE AND A LOT OF OTHER COUNTRIES ARE “ACTIVELY BUYING” BITCOIN https://t.co/1OF6W9dJ3D

PEPE, a leading meme‑coin, slipped almost 2% in the latest session as broader memecoin weakness persisted. The decline was accompanied by trading volume only 7.55% above the weekly average, indicating that the move was driven largely by routine profit‑taking rather...
It's the promise that we won't live forever that allows us to truly value our days. It's the promise that there are only 21M bitcoin that allows us to truly value our money. Own scarcity. Value scarcity. It gives meaning to everything...
CRAZY $XRP & $BNB About to BLOW UP (7 Crypto Announcements You Can’t Miss!) https://t.co/4NLu1CZLLE

Mt. Gox secured court approval to move its final repayment deadline from this Friday to Oct. 31, 2026, extending the schedule by a year. The postponement removes the immediate prospect of releasing roughly 34,000 BTC into the market, averting a potential short‑term price...
AI AGENTS ARE GETTING THEIR OWN PAYMENT SYSTEM 👀 The new x402 standard (from Coinbase) lets AI agents pay each other for APIs, data & compute, no intermediaries, just stablecoins. @eigenlayer now leads the x402 ecosystem on CoinGecko!
My day job is Crosslink. I'm excited about it! It is a safe add-on to Zcash's Proof-of-Work security, reduces supply of ZEC and increases demand for ZEC, and we are on track to bring it to mainnet soon if the...

The crypto lender also crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue, the firm reported.
S&P Global Ratings has assigned Strategy Inc a 'B-' Issuer Credit Rating (Outlook Stable) — the first-ever rating of a Bitcoin Treasury Company by a major credit rating agency. https://t.co/WLMkFqkkCb
It’s never too late to come off the zidelines. Buy a little ZEC, hold it, and you are one of the honored supporters of freedom: https://t.co/IN8O35ruxq You don’t even have to tell anyone.

October began with a rally in bitcoin but turned into a severe sell‑off, wiping out roughly $19 billion in crypto derivatives positions and driving the flagship cryptocurrency down about 17 percent by month‑end. The losses were concentrated among leveraged traders and funds...
It’s not a debate anymore - crypto and stablecoins are the tools that will update the global financial system. Excited to be collaborating with @Citi to work on improving stablecoin utility and digital asset adoption with their clients.
$4 trillion currently sitting in non-interest-bearing accounts (NIBDs) in U.S. banks $4 trillion getting inflated out $4 trillion that could be earning 4% $4 trillion that will move to stablecoins Programmable money It just works
The big question is whether or not the markets are peaking during this month for #Altcoins. Which indicator shows a top signal? We discuss this in the recent update, watch it here: https://t.co/mcVtvdS01H
everything that's worked in crypto has been a money use case i'm using money broadly here - assets & property

#Bitcoin Currently battling with key resistance needed to push to $120,000+ $115,400 is the level to beat. https://t.co/yrk7Uy3TUL
$HINT AI AGENTS JUST LEVELLED UP @hive_intel has added 17 specialised crypto agents, including smart contract auditors, MEV hunters, DeFi strategists, all built into Claude Code. They’re also rolling out x402 Agents soon, which will connect directly to on-chain AI...
Programmable money Continuous yield Real time money optimization Bottom line: money works for you in ways not possible before. Only possible with stablecoins ™️ most articulate post on how crypto enables agentic payments below by @philip0x Crypto x AI is real
Just in: Canary files Form 8-As for $HBAR and $LTC ETFs

ZEC $300 local high breakout done ✅ Shared this setup last week. https://t.co/1ybZbm3GK7
PSA! This is a very common and very dangerous mistake. A hardware wallet is not a long-term storage solution!!
ICOs being back is the best thing to happen to crypto in a long time

The future internet won’t just be built by humans, it’ll be run by agents. @wardenprotocol is building the network where AI agents can earn, trade, and build their own economy. ∙ Former Binance execs behind it. ∙ 10M+ users already testing. $WARD 👀 https://t.co/ebhagLFmT8
DeFi will win.

Just read the @MessariCrypto Polygon Q3 report, you know the numbers are good 🔥 POL market cap is up $2.36B/39% since Q2. Whereas the whole crypto market only rose by 21% Full report in the thread https://t.co/y7U5kNrUrv

BREAKING 🚨 CLEARBANK TEAMS UP WITH CIRCLE TO SCALE USDC & EURC STABLECOINS IN EUROPE! https://t.co/yJCNUYna3i
Crypto M&A is heating up 🔥 Coinbase just bought Echo, and @CryptoHayes has $250 M ready to deploy. What does all this consolidation mean for the industry? We’re live! 🎙️ https://t.co/Hl3yaE5zDg

Bullish on the EU? You’re not alone. Our Head of EU just wrote why the future’s bright. https://t.co/S7ROoQiLrF
If you’re a crypto founder thinking, “Should I sell to Maelstrom?” @CryptoHayes & Adam explain what they look for and how to reach them. We’re live — hear it straight from them! 🚀
Unlike his venture fund, Arthur’s new vehicle won’t invest in tokens, only equity. Why skip tokens in a tokenized world? We’re live! Tune in https://t.co/Hl3yaE67sO

Gold just fell below $4,000 The money rotation from gold to Bitcoin is about to begin. https://t.co/iAOvhWZTBB
Family offices and pensions want to deploy big — but crypto VC returns have lagged. Can private equity deliver better risk-adjusted returns? I’m live with @CryptoHayes & Adam to discuss. 🧠 Come bring your Qs! https://t.co/Hl3yaE67sO
TradFi firms want crypto exposure, but can’t find ready-to-buy companies. @MaelstromFund says it can bridge that gap. We’re live talking about how they plan to do it. Join us now! 🌉 https://t.co/Hl3yaE67sO
Crypto’s in a new phase, not just building, but buying. @CryptoHayes and Adam Zuckerman are launching a fund to acquire crypto firms. Why pivot to buyouts now? We’re live — join the discussion! 💬 https://t.co/Hl3yaE5zDg
Arthur Hayes & Adam Schlegel on Maelstrom Private Equity Fund https://t.co/Hl3yaE67sO