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Bitcoin (BTC) state, following its new all-time high of $126,000, is facing tests from profit-taking and elevated leverage.As Glassnode reported on Oct. 8, mid-tier holders that have accumulated between 10 and 1,000 BTC have driven demand over recent weeks, while whale distribution has eased since earlier this year.The Trend Accumulation Score shows that this alignment among smaller entities adds structural depth to the advance. Nearly all circulating supply now sits in profit, though limited support exists between $120,000 and $121,000.A stronger cluster near $117,000 holds roughly 190,000 BTC, marking a zone where buyers may defend positions if prices retreat.The Sell-Side Risk Ratio rebounded…

Seoul, South Korea (KBW): In a market flooded with speculative promises, PuffPaw is doing something tangible – paying users in crypto to quit nicotine. The hardware platform made its debut at Korea Blockchain Week, unveiling the world’s first gamified crypto smart vape, a device that transforms nicotine reduction into a tokenized, trackable, and secure experience. Each vape embeds a patented encrypted anti-counterfeiting code and private on-chain data storage, creating the first truly data-sovereign vaping ecosystem. Users earn crypto rewards, unlock exclusive digital content, and gain access to tokenized experiences as they progress on their quitting journey, making wellness both measurable…

A bill intended to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve for the US state of Massachusetts received a tepid response after its first legislative action in eight months.In a Tuesday hearing of the Massachusetts legislature’s Joint Committee on Revenue, state Senator Peter Durant testified regarding the bill he sponsored, “an Act relative to a Bitcoin strategic reserve.” The lawmaker largely went over the logistical details of the bill, including having the state treasury use up to 10% of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund to invest in crypto and allowing any Bitcoin (BTC) or digital assets seized by state authorities to be added…

The Ethereum Foundation is boosting privacy on the blockchain.The initiative signals a turning point in crypto’s privacy debate.It comes months after Tornado Cash’s founder was was convicted of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.Ethereum is betting big on privacy.In a major statement on October 8, the Ethereum Foundation announced an expanded effort to embed privacy into the blockchain, led by a new “Privacy Cluster” team of 47 engineers, researchers, and cryptographers.“Privacy is the freedom to choose what you share, when you share it, and who you share it with,” the foundation said. “It’s essential for dignity, security, and…

Quick take: The financing was arranged by Permian Labs and will be distributed via USD.AI, according to the report by CoinDesk. USD.AI is the blockchain-based credit protocol that connects crypto liquidity to real-world infrastructure. The company plans to use the funds to scale its operation amid rising demand for commuting power. QumulusAI has secured a $500 million credit facility to scale its GPU-powered cloud infrastructure operations. The company provides the computing power required to run artificial intelligence applications.  According to the announcement on Thursday, the blockchain-backed facility was arranged by Permian Labs and distributed via USD.AI, the blockchain-based credit protocol…

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced that it has officially secured the Virtual Asset Platform Operator License from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Bybit becomes the first crypto exchange to obtain this full license from the SCA, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s vision to establish itself as a global digital asset hub. This licensing brings along with the full product capability of Bybit’s existing global products and services into compliance. This symbolic milestone demonstrates Bybit’s assurance to users that it is committed to high standards of…

The BlackRock spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund is by far the industry leader, buying more and selling less than its competitors. The BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen nearly $65 billion in aggregate inflows since its launch, surpassing the total inflows of all its competitors combined. The fund often buys when all others are at zero flows or selling, such as on Wednesday, when it purchased 3,510 BTC, while all other funds, aside from Bitwise, bought nothing. There are a few reasons for this, as explained by Arkham Intelligence. Firstly, BlackRock’s “brand image and reputation attract flows for Bitcoin,”…

Stellar’s XLM token extended its downturn over the past day, sliding 5% from $0.39 to $0.38 between October 8 at 15:00 and October 9 at 14:00. The selloff came amid heavy institutional activity, with volumes reaching 35.51 million — well above average levels — confirming strong distribution pressure.The breakdown below the key $0.38 support level marked a clear shift in sentiment as trading intensified within a narrow $0.019 range. Market structure analysis showed a descending channel pattern forming, with repeated rejections near $0.38 suggesting sustained bearish control.During the final hour of trading, from 13:13 to 14:12 on October 9, XLM…

Timothy Morano Oct 09, 2025 17:26 The European Blockchain Sandbox, featuring IOTA Foundation’s Tokenized KYC Solution, reveals insights on compliant identity verification in Web3, as shared by IOTA Blog. The European Blockchain Sandbox has successfully wrapped up its second cohort, showcasing the IOTA Foundation’s innovative Tokenized Know Your Customer (KYC) Solution. This initiative, part of a three-year project by the European Commission, allows distributed ledger projects to test their solutions with European regulators, according to IOTA Blog. Building a Web3 Identity Solution The sandbox, which ran from June 2024 to March 2025, included…

ANTWERPEN, BE / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / OMP, a leader in supply chain planning solutions, is spotlighting at the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2025 in London how GSK is accelerating its global transformation. The global healthcare company will reveal how it is reshaping end-to-end planning across its Medicines & Vaccines business. Powered by OMP’s AI-driven Unison Planning™, GSK is speeding up demand and supply implementations worldwide.GSK’s roadmap to accelerated IBP transformationTim Shaw, Global Head of Supply Chain Planning CoE at GSK, will share how the company mobilized resources in just four months to reimagine integrated planning.…