Crypto news today
Sparrow Wallet 2.5.5 tightens PSBT signature and Silent Payments checks
Why it matters: The update reduces the risk of signature substitution and data leaks when using hardware wallets and multisig setups.
S&P Global agrees to buy blockchain auditor OpenZeppelin
Why it matters: A major ratings agency is buying crypto security expertise, strengthening institutional risk assessment of digital assets.
Bitcoin realized cap falls for first time in a month, next support at $71,300
Why it matters: Two demand indicators weakened at once: a return to growth requires two daily closes above $76,700 and a rising realized cap, otherwise the market will test $71,300.
Trump-linked WLFI tokens worth $800M locked until May 2028
Why it matters: The lockup removes the risk of a sharp increase in WLFI supply before 2028, but ties the asset to regulatory risks surrounding Trump and the CLARITY Act.
Crypto market breadth flips: 89 of 100 assets gained for the week, bitcoin lags
Why it matters: Broadening participation with bitcoin lagging signals capital rotation into altcoins; confirmation would require several sessions of rising volume.
Fortitude names ex-Hut 8 chief Jamie Leverton CEO ahead of Nasdaq listing
Why it matters: A public listing for the miner via a SPAC-like deal could draw fresh capital into the bitcoin mining sector.
Chainalysis: onchain malware up 420%, with North Korea and Iran involved
Why it matters: The growth of onchain malware increases risks for users and exchanges, as blockchains become part of cybercriminals' infrastructure.
BlackRock bought $843.78 million of BTC and ETH in 20 days via spot ETFs
Why it matters: Continued buying by the largest ETF issuer will support the current uptrend in BTC and ETH.
Bitcoin consolidates, gold tests $4,200 as market awaits two more Fed hikes
Why it matters: Further Fed tightening strengthens the dollar and pressures BTC and gold, while ETF outflows raise the risk of a return to $74,900.
WisdomTree connects tokenized Treasury fund to MoonPay
Why it matters: Tokenized funds are gaining a retail distribution channel reaching tens of millions of users, accelerating competition for the tokenization of traditional assets.
Ripple merges Swell and Apex into one New York event on October 27-29
Why it matters: An agenda featuring ETFs and tokenization could set the tone for expectations of institutional demand for XRP, though no specific announcements have been made yet.
US 10-year Treasury yield falls to 4.98% after Fed rate hike
Why it matters: Falling US Treasury yields ease pressure on risk assets including Bitcoin, but persistently high inflation keeps the risk of further tightening alive.
Ripio launches six Latin American currency stablecoins on Arc network
Why it matters: It expands the supply of local stablecoins in Latin America and strengthens the Arc ecosystem.
CleanSpark to issue $2.23 billion in bonds through subsidiary
Why it matters: The miner's large debt raise shows how public companies in the sector are funding growth amid pressure on revenue.
A7A5 Ruble Stablecoin Fits New Russian Regulation, Executive Says
Why it matters: The development of ruble stablecoins and supporting infrastructure could accelerate institutional investment in Russia's blockchain sector.
Aksakov: Up to 3% of Russians Will Use Digital Ruble by 2027
Why it matters: Mass adoption of the digital ruble could accelerate the outflow of deposits from banks and reduce the sector's fee income.
Bloomberg: Fed Rate Hike May Be a One-Off, as in 1997
Why it matters: If the hike proves to be a one-off, pressure on risk assets, including bitcoin, will ease faster than the market expects.
Virtune's Hyperliquid ETP Starts Trading on Warsaw Stock Exchange
Why it matters: It expands European investors' access to HYPE through a regulated exchange-traded product, though real demand in Poland is not yet confirmed.
Bitcoin at $76,265, Ethereum at $2,433 After Fed Rate Hike
Why it matters: The market is holding onto gains after the Fed's hawkish decision, but whether one rate hike is enough to contain inflation remains an open question.
GLMR Jumps 12.59% in an Hour to $0.006465
Why it matters: A rally without an obvious catalyst may prove short-lived, with traders watching whether the $0.0065 level holds.