Building a Web3 Identity Solution TL;DR: The European Blockchain Sandbox has concluded its second cohort, featuring IOTA Foundation’s Tokenized Know Your Customer Solution with IDnow, walt.id, and Bloom Wallet. The Sandbox provided key lessons on compliant and privacy-preserving identity verification in Web3, including the use of off-chain verification, soulbound tokens, and GDPR-aligned wallet and node
Two of the largest digital asset managers, Bitwise and 21Shares, have made a notable update to their Ethereum and Solana ETF filings that could signal a shift in how crypto exchange-traded products operate in the United States. According to amended S-1 statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), both issuers now reference
While Bitcoin (BTC) saw less of a surge than gold, gold broke consecutive records. The price of an ounce of gold rose above $4,000, attracting investors. At this point, while investors were switching from Bitcoin to gold due to the fear of missing out on the rise, the famous name said that this was a
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent rally and new all-time high beyond $126,000 are starting to show signs of overheating on Thursday, October 9, as the daily technical picture flashes historically fairly reliable indicators of a coming correction. Namely, the Tom DeMark (TD) Sequential, which identifies potential reversals by counting consecutive price bars, rose to 9 on the
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket are fast becoming the frontier where finance tests the limits of probability. Long branded as “legalized gambling,” they now draw institutional and retail capital as regulators rush to define their perimeter. Their ascent raises questions of legality and sustainability. These markets could mature into regulated risk-pricing tools —
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Spur Protocol, a decentralized network that aims to make crypto applications accessible and rewarding to everyone, announced a strategic collaboration with KaratDAO, a distributed data identity platform. By integrating KaratDAO’s confidential identity management technology into its DeFi ecosystem, this partnership is set to play an essential role in redefining Spur’s offerings and widening its reach.
Over the last hour, bitcoin traded between $122,762 to $123,092 on Oct. 9, with a market capitalization of $2.44 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $56.77 billion. Intraday, bitcoin ranged between $121,235 and $124,072, reflecting a period of tight consolidation near recent highs after an extended upward move. Bitcoin Chart Outlook and Price Prediction
Bitcoin price is sitting at a crossroads. After climbing back above 122,000, the chart shows momentum building, but the real driver isn’t just technicals—it’s the Federal Reserve. The central bank just cut rates for the first time this year, yet inflation remains sticky and job growth is slowing. Traders are betting on more cuts, but
Today, the price of Bitcoin has slightly decreased. On Monday, it recorded a new all-time high above $126,000, but by Tuesday it had already fallen below $121,000. Yesterday there was a timid attempt at a rebound, with a rise up to $124,000, but at that point, a new decline began. Summary Today’s Decline in Bitcoin