Crypto

Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee said the company will stop accumulating ether once it reaches 5% of the token’s circulating supply. The update puts a defined endpoint on a buying campaign that began in June 2025 and turned Bitmine into the world’s largest Ethereum treasury.

Zcash has retreated from its late September peak, with technical traders watching whether the correction extends toward key Fibonacci and moving average support. Bearish continuation patterns now place the $1,136 area and the broader $950 to $1,000 zone in focus if selling pressure builds.

Bitcoin retreated to around $84,200 on Wednesday, but the move stayed within the cryptocurrency’s recent trading range. Market participants continue to watch the $83,000 area as the key level separating a healthy pause from a failed breakout.

The crypto market is pressing against a key resistance zone near $2.95T while Bitcoin again runs into selling pressure above $87K. ETF inflows remain a central support factor, and Near Protocol continues to stand out after a nearly 130% advance over the last 30 days.

The crypto market is trading near a closely watched resistance zone around $2.95T, while Bitcoin continues to meet selling pressure near $87K. ETF inflows have helped support sentiment, and Near Protocol remains a standout after a sharp monthly advance.

Bitcoin is consolidating tightly below the key $87,293 resistance after its technically significant move above $80,000. FXCOINZ market coverage finds traders watching higher support at $85,468 and $84,241 as the next directional catalyst develops.

Cryptocurrency job listings more than tripled from July to September, pointing to renewed hiring momentum after a subdued first half of 2026. Applications moved in the opposite direction, raising questions about the depth of available specialist talent.

Bitcoin is pushing back toward recent highs after the broader crypto market rose 1.4% over the past 24 hours to $2.92T. Traders are watching US labor market data, ETF inflows and the $86K to $87K area for clues on whether a move toward $94K can develop.

Illinois has agreed to postpone implementation of its 0.2% digital asset tax until July 1, provided a state court approves the deal. The delay gives crypto firms and advocacy groups breathing room as they challenge the measure’s constitutionality and enforceability.

The crypto market remains pinned near $2.86T as investors weigh a stronger dollar, rising government bond yields and signs of caution across risk assets. Bitcoin enters a historically favorable October window after rising in September, but momentum is being tested by macro pressure and potential profit-taking.

Uniswap’s UNI token has rallied sharply as protocol fees, user activity and Robinhood Chain volumes strengthen. Traders are watching whether UNI can break above $9 and extend toward $10 to $12, or cool off into a lower buy zone first.

Solana has advanced 14% in the past 7 days after a key Federal Reserve decision helped reduce uncertainty around the macro backdrop. Rising daily active users and a confirmed bull flag breakout have put $149 in focus for technical traders.

Hut 8 co-founder Marc van der Chijs says the global race to develop artificial intelligence has moved too quickly for effective human control. While he remains deeply invested in AI, he is moving some profits back into bitcoin and still calls BTC the one asset he would hold for life.

Uniswap has extended its sharp advance as rising protocol fees, stronger volumes, and Robinhood Chain adoption support bullish sentiment. Technical traders are watching the $7.5 resistance area as the key level that could open the door to a move toward $9.

Bitcoin and gold face pressure from rising U.S. yields ahead of the Fed decision. BTC consolidates near $77K–$82K, while gold risks further weakness.

Unstoppable Domains and several brand partners have abandoned plans to seek standard internet recognition for a group of web3 domain extensions, including .crypto, .wallet, .bitcoin and .brave. The decision reflects cost concerns, refund obligations and a reassessment of mainstream demand for web3-only names.

AI agents are beginning to act as autonomous customers, paying for data, computing power, APIs and online tools. Stablecoins, led by USDC in early measured activity, are gaining traction for small machine-to-machine payments while card networks work to adapt.

South Korea has ordered local access to Polymarket blocked, citing alleged violations tied to gambling activity. The move places the country among a growing group of jurisdictions restricting the prediction market platform.

Erebor Bank is in advanced talks to raise about $1.5 billion in fresh capital at a valuation of about $9.5 billion. The bank’s deposits climbed from $1.1 billion at the end of March to $4.6 billion by the end of July as it expanded services for crypto, artificial intelligence and defense-linked clients.

Large XRP holders have continued to accumulate through the token’s drop from about $2.40 in January to the $1.00 to $1.20 range. Ether’s market price near $1,900 versus a realized price around $2,450 leaves holders underwater on paper, giving it the strongest valuation case among the major tokens tracked.

Polymarket is reportedly pursuing a new funding round at a $20 billion valuation, months after closing capital at a $15 billion valuation. The move comes as prediction markets draw deeper interest from crypto platforms, brokerages and regulated competitors.

South Africa’s National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank are advancing draft rules for crypto used in cross border transactions. The proposal would require offshore crypto transfers to go through authorized providers and be reported to FinSurv.

Australian regulators have launched legal action against Telegram over allegations that the messaging platform failed to remove terror-related content, including material tied to extremist attacks. The case adds to mounting international scrutiny of Pavel Durov’s platform, which remains a major communications hub for crypto communities, trading groups, bots and blockchain-based mini apps.

Zcash extended its decline to around $510, leaving the privacy coin vulnerable after losing momentum from a recent local high near $590. Technical traders are watching a triangle breakdown, weakened moving average structure, and an ascending channel pullback that could put sub $500 levels in focus.