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New US rules to spark a wave of ETF launches.Stablecoin assets seen hitting $500 billion next year as adoption surges.Crypto is heading into 2026 with a perfect mix of regulatory green lights, supportive monetary policies, and surging institutional demand.That’s according to a new CF Benchmarks report seen by DL News, which predicts that Bitcoin will jump 20% to $148,500 by year-end. It also forecasts that exchange-traded funds will double in number to 80, and stablecoins are on track to reach $500 billion in circulation.The report says digital assets are moving into a “maturity phase” where price discovery comes from strategic…

The partnership makes Intercontinental Exchange a global distributor of Polymarket data.Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, announced on Tuesday a strategic investment in Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform.ICE will invest up to $2 billion, valuing Polymarket at roughly $8 billion pre-investment, according to a press release. As part of the deal, ICE will become a global distributor of Polymarket’s data, providing institutional investors with access to insights on market sentiment. The two companies also plan to work together on tokenization projects in the future, the release noted. This comes at a time when…

Dogecoin dropped 8% in Tuesday’s trade as whales unloaded into $0.27 resistance before pivoting back in near $0.25. A billion-token liquidation wave marked the day’s lows, but late-session prints showed smart money stepping back, hinting at a possible base.News BackgroundMacro headwinds remain central to the picture. Traders are pricing in nearly 98% odds of global monetary easing by year-end, a backdrop that has fueled volatility across FX and crypto alike. Meme-coins like DOGE tend to trade as high-beta plays on liquidity, meaning they can swing harder in both directions when global conditions shift.On the structural side, ETF filings from firms…

Institutional demand for Ethereum has climbed to new highs during this market cycle.According to Strategic ETH Reserve data, spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs) now control more than 12.5 million ETH, or roughly 10% of the token’s circulating supply.This marks a dramatic expansion from April, when these institutions collectively held about 4 million ETH, representing less than 3% of the total supply.Institutional Ethereum Holdings (Source: Strategic ETH Reserve)The rise reflects how institutional capital has increasingly turned to Ethereum exposure through regulated ETFs and on-chain treasury allocation amid the growth of the network fundamentals in tokenized…

Ethereum has been highly correlated with small-cap equities, which are very sensitive to interest rates, and analysts say both could move higher with more cuts on the horizon.Analysts at macro investor outlet Milk Road said on Tuesday that there is an “almost spooky” correlation between Ether (ETH) and the Russell 2000 Index, which comprises small-cap equities.Both are highly sensitive to interest rates, and with as many as four consecutive cuts potentially on the horizon, the analysts said to “expect both of them to move up in tandem.”The Russell 2000 Index tracks 2,000 US public companies with a small market capitalization…

Elliptic says 2025 thefts have already smashed records.Funds believed to help bankroll Pyongyang’s nuclear programme.North Korea’s state-backed hackers have already stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency this year — setting a new record — with three months still to go.Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic said the regime’s total crypto haul has now topped $6 billion, marking what experts describe as one of the most sustained and profitable cybercrime campaigns in history.“The actual figure may be even higher,” Elliptic wrote, explaining that it had only included heists it was certain was conducted by North Korean hackers.The firm attributed the bulk of the…

Singapore, Singapore, 7th October 2025, Chainwire [PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, October 7th, 2025] Pendle Finance, the world’s biggest yield trading platform in crypto, has recorded an astonishing infusion of $318 million in Total Value Locked (TVL), just four days after launching on Plasma. This milestone cements Pendle’s adaptability to quickly expand and provide its services to new chains with high market demand for capital efficient, yield‑based strategies. Liquidity Acceleration: $318M in 4 Days In the first 96 hours after its Plasma deployment, Pendle attracted $318 million in new liquidity. According to onchain data, the TVL addition marks one…

Crypto-related social media hacks are becoming more common, targeting fans who the promise of exclusive tokens or early investment opportunities might entice. According to a recent Chainalysis report, over $3 billion was lost to crypto scams in 2024 alone. Phishing campaigns on social media account for a significant portion. The attackers used the platform to promote a fake cryptocurrency called $FCB coin, claiming it was built on the Solana blockchain. While the club quickly regained control of the account, the incident highlights the growing risks associated with crypto scams targeting high-profile brands. Fake Coins and Fan Exploitation The $FCB token…

Asset manager Canary Capital has submitted S-1 amendments for its proposed Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera (HBAR) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to Bloomberg analysts, these revisions represent one of the final steps before a potential regulatory green light.The update arrives during a volatile month for Litecoin. A positive Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision could unlock substantial institutional inflows and accelerate the price rally.Sponsored Will a Litecoin ETF Finally Launch in 2025?The filings, dated October 7, 2025, outline a 0.95% management fee for each fund. Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas emphasized that the fee appears steep compared to existing…

Key takeawaysMonitor X, Reddit and Discord for early hype; use tools like LunarCrush to filter noise.Scout for IDOs and DEXs with DexScreener for volume spikes signaling listing potential.Track holder growth and buys via block explorers like Etherscan and research platforms like Arkham for onchain insights.Study Binance’s Innovation Zone and Launchpad and similar initiatives on Coinbase.The cryptocurrency market is full of opportunities and risks, with new tokens emerging every day. For smart investors and traders, getting in early on promising projects before their tokens are listed on major exchanges like Binance or Coinbase could mean significant returns.These mainstream exchanges act as…