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The Bank of France has called on the European Union to give its markets regulator direct supervision over major crypto firms, warning that fragmented oversight could threaten the bloc’s financial sovereignty.Speaking at the ACPR-AMF Fintech Forum in Paris on Thursday, Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau said the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) should be given the mandate to directly oversee crypto-asset issuers under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. “I also advocate, along with the president of the AMF, for European supervision of crypto-asset issuers, carried out by ESMA,” he said, urging that it may guarantee…

Key takeaways:XRP traded at $2.82 on Thursday, with a potential cup-and-handle breakout projecting a 120% rally to $6.20.The XRP/USD pair needs to flip $3-$3.10 into support, as $2.80 remains a key level of interest for traders.XRP (XRP) price has dropped over the last seven days, reaching a low of $2.81 on Thursday. This resulted in a 23% drawdown from multi-year highs of around $3.66 to the current level of $2.82.XRP/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewDespite the pullback, a strong technical setup on higher time frames and online data suggest that XRP’s upside remains intact. XRP has the “most bullish pattern”: analystAnalyst Mickybull…

Coplan hinted at $POLY in a cryptic X post replacing XRP in the top five list with the token symbol and a thinking emoji. Shayne Coplan, who founded the crypto prediction platform Polymarket, wrote a cryptic post on October 8 that made it sound like there might be a native POLY token in the works. This hint comes soon after Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which owns the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), said it will invest $2 billion in Coplan’s company, bringing its total value to $9 billion. A Cryptic Hint The timing of Coplan’s teaser has caught attention across…

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)After a brief rebound on Wednesday, BTC and the broader crypto market slipped back into the red on Thursday — despite the Fed minutes showing a bias towards more rate cuts. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) also fell over 1% to 4,163 points. What’s behind the fresh stumble? Much of it likely comes down to the steady strength in the dollar index (DXY), which continues to dim the appeal of USD-denominated assets, including crypto.Meanwhile, the U.S. government shutdown drags on, leaving traders in a holding pattern as they anxiously await Fed Chair…

A non-custodial stablecoin wallet provider has unveiled new payment features that are designed to appeal to freelancers around the world.MiniPay now allows users to share virtual bank account details with their clients, enabling them to receive dollars and euros. Once paid, the cash is automatically converted into stablecoins like USDT and USDC. Big news for freelancers, entrepreneur, creators & expats! We’re thrilled to announce that Virtual USD & EUR Accounts have started rolling out inside MiniPay, powered by @Noah_HQ. This is how you get paid globally, simplified 👇 pic.twitter.com/1WLJVFM68n — MiniPay (@minipay) October 8, 2025From here, the funds in the…

Amid the calls for new all-time highs for Bitcoin, one analyst is going against the trend and calling a crash. The prediction not only expects Bitcoin to break below the $100,000 level, which many believe was already left in the past, but to actually fall by more than 60% from here. The analysis, which depicts a flash crash, shows a possible price reversal into levels not seen in years. Entering A Bitcoin Short With Conviction The crypto analyst who goes by the pseudonym Dick Dandy revealed that their next move was to enter into a Bitcoin short position between $121,400…

The decentralized application (DApp) industry ended the third quarter of 2025 with mixed results, as decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidity surged to a record high while user activity fell sharply, according to new data from DappRadar.In a report sent to Cointelegraph, DappRadar said that daily unique active wallets averaged 18.7 million in Q3, down 22.4% compared to the second quarter. Meanwhile, DeFi protocols collectively locked in $237 billion, the highest total value locked (TVL) ever recorded in the space. The report highlights an ongoing divergence between institutional capital flowing into blockchain-based financial platforms and the engagement of retail users with DApps. While…

October 2025 brings mounting evidence of a looming US recession. Leading economists and job market data caution that nearly half of the country faces contraction, with critical indicators increasingly hard to dismiss.The US economy is flashing warnings across multiple fronts—from widespread regional slowdowns to declining credit quality and government gridlock. While headline figures appear strong, deeper analysis reveals growing risks and heightened uncertainty.Sponsored Sponsored1. Nearly Half of US States Already in RecessionOne of the most alarming developments is the geographic spread of economic stress. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, has stated that 22 states and the District of…

At first glance, the Stellar (XLM) price looks fairly stable. It’s up nearly 24% over the past three months and has managed to hold flat in recent weeks.However, a closer look at both technical and on-chain metrics shows the broader structure is still fragile. The bullish flag breakout failed, momentum signals are weakening, and social activity remains muted, all pointing toward a possible continuation of the broader downtrend.Sponsored SponsoredSocial Buzz Fades as Buyer Control WeakensOver the past three months, Stellar’s social dominance, which measures how often XLM is mentioned in crypto discussions, has fallen steeply from its July peak. On…

Victoria, Seychelles, October 9, 2025 – MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has successfully concluded its “Race to Zero” event, attracting 134,349 registered users and unlocking a 1 BTC prize pool (valued at 122,194.64 USDT), reflecting strong community interest in the platform’s innovative events. The event featured a unique “Race to Zero” gameplay where participants competed to stop a countdown timer as close to zero as possible to earn points and climb the leaderboard. Over a thousand participants hit exactly 0:00 and earned the title of “Zero Hunters”. The top-ranked participant receives 0.5 BTC, with ranks 2 to 100 sharing…