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Press enter or click to view image in full sizeAt the Web3 Foundation, we’re constantly evolving our grant programs to better support the projects and teams that will drive the Polkadot ecosystem forward. Today, we’re excited to share updated guidelines that provide clearer insight into what makes us enthusiastic about supporting your project.Whether you’re a seasoned developer, an innovative startup, or a team with a bold vision for Polkadot’s future, these guidelines will help you understand if the W3F Grants Program is the right fit for your project.What We’re Looking ForUser-Centric Innovation Matters: We’re passionate about projects that solve real…

Solana generated $2.85 billion in revenue over the past year, according to a new report from 21Shares, driven by trading platform activity. Between October 2024 and September 2025, Solana averaged about $240 million in monthly revenue, peaking at $616 million in January during the memecoin boom led by tokens like Official Trump (TRUMP). But even after the frenzy cooled, monthly revenue was between $150 million and $250 million.Solana validators earn revenue from fees on transactions. Over the past year, revenue from fees flowed from across the ecosystem, including decentralized finance (DeFi), memecoins, AI apps, decentralized exchanges, DePIN, launchpads and trading…

Brazil witnessed something new today on its B3 stock exchange — a company going public not for its products, but for its Bitcoin. OranjeBTC, a Brazilian firm founded by former Bridgewater Associates executive Guilherme Gomes, began trading today on B3, the São Paulo–based exchange that anchors Latin America’s capital markets.  Backed by some of the biggest names in global crypto, the company enters public markets holding 3,675 BTC instantly becoming the region’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder. At current prices, its holdings are worth more than $444 million. Their haul dwarfs the 605 bitcoin held by fellow Brazilian fintech Méliuz, which…

The European Union (EU) is moving to choke off A7A5, the ruble-backed token routing billions through Kyrgyzstan into European crypto markets, but available data suggests the sanctioned flow represents just 2.37% of the bloc-wide Bitcoin trading volume.As Bloomberg News reported on Oct. 6, the EU proposed sanctions on A7A5, the stablecoin issued by cross-border payments firm A7 and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank (PSB).The restrictions will prohibit EU-based entities from engaging in transactions involving the token. The bloc also plans to target several banks in Russia, Belarus, and Central Asia for enabling crypto-related transactions.A7 is owned by Moldovan banker Ilan Shor and…

Timothy Morano Oct 07, 2025 00:28 Glassnode releases the 23rd edition of ‘The Altcoin Vector’, providing professional insights into altcoin markets and high-conviction setups. In its latest release, Glassnode has unveiled the 23rd edition of ‘The Altcoin Vector’, offering a comprehensive analysis of the altcoin market. This weekly report is designed to provide professional-grade insights into one of the most volatile segments of the cryptocurrency landscape, according to Glassnode. High-Conviction Setups The report aims to identify high-conviction setups across various altcoin markets, presenting traders and investors with strategic insights to navigate the complex…

About Jack Sullivan Full Name – Jack Sullivan Designation – Independent Professional (formerly Foreign Exchange Account Manager, Financial Services) Country – United Kingdom (London) Jack’s Learning Journey That Inspires Which 101 Blockchains courses or certifications have you completed? I have achieved over ten certifications from 101 Blockchains. I started by learning the fundamental concepts of blockchain with the Certified Enterprise Blockchain Professional (CEBP)™ certification. I was able to learn about distributed ledge technology, smart contracts, and consensus models in the certification course. It also offered explanation of popular blockchain systems like Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric. I have also achieved the…

About Jack Sullivan Full Name – Jack Sullivan Designation – Independent Professional (formerly Foreign Exchange Account Manager, Financial Services) Country – United Kingdom (London) Jack’s Learning Journey That Inspires Which 101 Blockchains courses or certifications have you completed? I have achieved over ten certifications from 101 Blockchains. I started by learning the fundamental concepts of blockchain with the Certified Enterprise Blockchain Professional (CEBP)™ certification. I was able to learn about distributed ledge technology, smart contracts, and consensus models in the certification course. It also offered explanation of popular blockchain systems like Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric. I have also achieved the…

NEW YORK — The Securities and Exchange Commission is still looking to formalize an “innovation exemption” for companies to build on digital assets and other innovative technologies in the U.S., potentially as soon as the end of the quarter, said agency Chair Paul Atkins.While acknowledging that the current government shutdown had “hamstrung” the SEC’s ability to make progress on rulemaking, Atkins said working on this exemption is still his priority for the end of the year or the first quarter of 2026, he said at a Futures and Derivatives Law Report event hosted by the law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman…

Bringin, an Estonia-based Bitcoin financial services platform, has announced the full release of its comprehensive Bitcoin-to-euro solution, following an 18-month beta testing period during which approximately 1,000 early users transacted over €6 million. The platform aims to bridge the gap between Bitcoin self-custody and everyday financial needs for users in the eurozone. The launch addresses longstanding challenges faced by Bitcoin holders in Europe, particularly the difficulties in converting and spending Bitcoin for daily transactions. Bringin’s solution combines self-custodial Lightning Network functionality with traditional financial services, offering users the ability to manage both Bitcoin and euro transactions within a single application.…

The crypto market shed 2.3% on Oct. 7, and the 42-day Treasury bill auction released at approximately 13:00 ET appears to have catalyzed the broad risk-off move.The stop-out yield at 4% came in above the median of 3.97%, signaling investors demanded higher compensation to hold short-dated government debt. The uptick in short-end rates tightened financial conditions, triggering immediate equity selloffs.The SPY 30-minute chart shows a sharp drop starting just after 13:00 ET, coinciding precisely with the release of the auction results.Trading volume surged on the selloff candles, indicating the move stemmed from a real catalyst rather than random drift. Equities…