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North Dakota is partnering with Fiserv to launch a USD-backed stablecoin. Roughrider Coin, based on President Teddy Roosevelt, will hopefully conduct a pilot launch in 2026.There aren’t many details available about any technical questions, but that’s fairly unsurprising. It may take months to choose a blockchain for this token, if the last state-run stablecoin is any consideration.North Dakota’s StablecoinWyoming made headlines last month when it became the first US state to launch a stablecoin, a process that took several months to develop. Sponsored SponsoredToday, Fiserv, a fintech and payments company, made a joint announcement with the state-owned Bank of North…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs are drawing institutional cash at a record pace. According to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, the products are heading for their strongest quarter yet as wirehouse approvals and inflation-hedge demand unlock new capital pools.Sponsored SponsoredDistribution Unlocks Momentum For ETFsBy the end of Q3, Bitcoin ETFs had attracted $22.5 billion and are on track to reach $30 billion by year-end. US spot Bitcoin fund trading rose to $7.5 billion in a single day this month—proof of liquidity deep enough for large institutional orders with minimal slippage.Source: Bitwise Asset ManagementAs Bitcoin broke above $100,000 and hit $125,000, ETF activity climbed…

Shayne Coplan, the founder of prediction market Polymarket, is once again in the limelight, as prediction markets shift from regulatory bans in the United States to legitimate financial markets with institutional backing.Bloomberg named Coplan among the world’s billionaires following a $2 billion investment in Polymarket by New York Stock Exchange parent Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).Coplan launched the platform in 2020 when he was 21 after dropping out of New York University. He often worked on the platform from the bathroom in his New York apartment, he said.Coplan’s makeshift bathroom office. Source: Shayne CoplanBefore launching Polymarket, Coplan was working on a crypto…

Short-term holders added 559K BTC as Bitcoin nears highs; on-chain data shows rising demand and falling exchange activity. Bitcoin’s recent rally continues to draw attention from new participants. Over the past three months, wallets linked to short-term holders have gained 559,000 BTC. The data, shared by CryptoQuant’s Axel Adler Jr., shows short-term holder supply rising from 4.38 million BTC to 4.94 million BTC. New Wallet Growth Signals Fresh Demand Meanwhile, the increase in supply held by short-term holders points to a steady flow of new buyers. The trend began after a low in mid-2025 and has continued through a…

A crypto trader on the BNB Chain recently turned a modest $3,060 investment into nearly $2 million in less than a week. On-chain data shows that the wallet 0x872a…e6b8 made a series of early buys in a new meme coin called 4, using automation tools to capture explosive gains before the wider market caught on.A New Meme Born from a HackThe 4 token emerged from a viral incident. In late September, a hacker exploited a BNB Chain wallet and stole around $4,000. Sponsored SponsoredThe event became a meme, and within hours, the community launched “4” ($4) as a playful tribute.The coin gained…

Every day, billions of dollars move across blockchains through stablecoins. The market is dominated by USDT ($175B market cap) and USDC ($75B), but a growing ecosystem of new entrants is expanding the landscape. Stablecoins are no longer a crypto sideshow — they’re becoming one of the largest financial innovations since the rise of electronic payments.Their use cases are broad, but four stand out:Hedging in high-inflation economiesCross-border payments and remittancesDeFi and programmable financeTrading and liquidityOf these, the cross-border and remittance use case has the biggest growth potential. USD-denominated stablecoins are quietly replacing SWIFT for small and mid-sized flows — allowing money…

“Demand is extremely down, and the on-chain usage of PI is poor,” one popular X user claimed. “Uptober” has been more than generous (so far) to the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Binance Coin (BNB) rising to new record price levels. However, Pi Network’s PI has not joined the party, and its valuation keeps sinking. The Bears Remain in Charge Just a few hours ago, the price of the native token of Pi Network collapsed to a new all-time low of around $0.23 (per CoinGecko’s data). It later slightly rebounded to the current $0.24, representing a whopping 30%…

The fund will provide up to $500,000 per team plus access to YZi Labs’ 460 million-user network and mentorship. YZi Labs, formerly known as Binance Labs, has announced the launch of a $1 billion Builder Fund aimed at supporting early-stage founders building within the BNB Chain ecosystem. The initiative is designed to provide capital, infrastructure, and support to teams working across Web3, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology. Projects Will Receive Up to $500K Each According to an October 8 statement, the fund will offer selected builders access to YZi Labs’ global network, which has over 460 million users. Participants…

“Never visit unknown websites promoted through unsolicited tokens,” the warning reads. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is one of the crypto projects with the largest and most active communities. Unfortunately, this popularity also makes its users a frequent target for scammers. In the following lines, we’ll highlight the latest scheme and explain how to stay protected. What’s Happening? Shibarium Trustwatch – an X account which warns the SHIB Army about potential threats – recently revealed that real Shiba Inu tokens have been airdropped to wallets, but fraudsters have attached a deceptive message urging people to visit a dubious website “to claim…

Ripple’s XRP appears to be gearing up for a potential breakout after forming a bullish flag pattern on the daily chart. This setup could propel the token 15% higher in the near term.On-chain data confirms traders’ optimism. However, caution is advised in the short term. A key technical indicator suggests a possible near-term dip before the next major leg up.Sponsored SponsoredXRP’s Bullish Flag Signals 15% UpsideA bullish flag pattern has emerged on the XRP/USD daily chart. The altcoin has repeatedly attempted to close above the upper line of the “flag-like” side of this pattern over the past six trading sessions,…