As token buybacks gain popularity in crypto, Amir Hajian, head of research at market making firm Keyrock, warns in a new report that every dollar spent repurchasing tokens is a dollar diverted from growth and innovation, underscoring the hidden opportunity cost behind the show of confidence. Token buybacks involve blockchain projects repurchasing their own tokens
As quantum computing becomes increasingly prevalent in our lives, it is reportedly a significant threat to Bitcoin (BTC). It is being argued that quantum computing could one day undermine the cryptographic foundations that secure trillions of dollars in crypto assets. At this point, this debate was rekindled yesterday after Google introduced its new chip, named
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3576.17, up 1.3% (+44.29) since 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Fifteen of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: SOL (+4.5%) and BCH (+2.0%). Laggards: APT (-1.3%) and LTC (-1.1%).
Even as the price of gold retreats from a record high, stabilizing around $4,100 per ounce, tokens whose value is pegged to the metal are gaining popularity in crypto markets. But not everyone is buying the premise. The total market capitalization of gold tokens has risen to $3.86 billion, driven by strong performance from XAUT$4,113.49
A small but growing class of companies is moving beyond holding Bitcoin as a static reserve. They are integrating it into capital strategy, using it to raise funds, secure credit, and engineer returns. These Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are the first laboratories testing how a decentralized asset can operate as productive capital within the architecture
Some of Bitcoin’s biggest holders, popularly known as whales, are quietly moving billions of dollars’ worth of coins into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On Oct. 21, Bloomberg reported that these whales executed roughly $3 billion in in-kind transfers through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Instead of selling, they handed their Bitcoin to the ETF in
Blockchain isn’t a proof of concept anymore — it’s becoming financial infrastructure in 2025. In Q3, legacy institutions quietly crossed the line from testing to building. A new report shows that banks, payment networks, and cloud providers — from SWIFT and to Google Cloud and Visa —are now leveraging blockchain at scale — reshaping how
Story Highlights The Fed is expected to cut rates again on October 29 to support a slowing economy. Most Americans remain indifferent, with inflation still their biggest concern. Crypto markets brace for volatility, with Bitcoin already pricing in the expected cut. The Federal Reserve is seemingly ready to slash interest rates again on October 29,
Bitcoin Holds Steady Ahead of FOMC $Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering near the $109,000 mark, maintaining stability ahead of a pivotal week for global markets. The next FOMC meeting is just six days away, and traders are watching closely for signals of another interest rate cut or a policy pause. BTC/USD 2-hours chart – TradingView The
Story Highlights Analaysts warn that within 2–8 years, Quantum computing could break Bitcoin’s encryption Major tech companies and governments are investing billions in quantum research The race is accelerating, and Bitcoin upgrades to quantum-resistant wallets could take 6–12 months, meaning action must start by 2026 Crypto markets have always faced cycles of hype and correction,