๐ค Telegram launches Cocoon โ a decentralized network for secure and private AI computing
The Confidential Compute Open Network (Cocoon) will let GPU owners earn TON tokens by processing developersโ AI workloads. ๐ฎ
๐ Telegram itself will be the first major user of the network and plans to promote Cocoon globally, strengthening the link between TON, AI, and Web3.
Looks like Telegram is going all-in on the AI + crypto fusion ๐ฅ
The Confidential Compute Open Network (Cocoon) will let GPU owners earn TON tokens by processing developersโ AI workloads. ๐ฎ
๐ Telegram itself will be the first major user of the network and plans to promote Cocoon globally, strengthening the link between TON, AI, and Web3.
Looks like Telegram is going all-in on the AI + crypto fusion ๐ฅ
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๐ป๐ Bitcoin mining difficulty hits a new all-time high โ 155.97 trillion!
Now miners must compute roughly 155 trillion hashes to find a single block and earn the 3.125 BTC reward (โ $346K at current prices). ๐ง
โ๏ธ The rising difficulty shows the networkโs record-level security and competition โ mining has never been tougher, or more expensive.
Now miners must compute roughly 155 trillion hashes to find a single block and earn the 3.125 BTC reward (โ $346K at current prices). ๐ง
โ๏ธ The rising difficulty shows the networkโs record-level security and competition โ mining has never been tougher, or more expensive.
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โ๏ธ Tether has become the 17th largest holder of U.S. government debt, surpassing South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท
According to CEO Paolo Ardoino, the company now holds $135 billion in U.S. Treasury bills โ a massive amount even by sovereign standards. ๐ฐ
Next on the list is Brazil ๐ง๐ท.
๐ต The stablecoin giant is rapidly turning into a major player in the U.S. debt market โ another sign of cryptoโs growing influence on global finance.
According to CEO Paolo Ardoino, the company now holds $135 billion in U.S. Treasury bills โ a massive amount even by sovereign standards. ๐ฐ
Next on the list is Brazil ๐ง๐ท.
๐ต The stablecoin giant is rapidly turning into a major player in the U.S. debt market โ another sign of cryptoโs growing influence on global finance.
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๐ Ethereum activity hits record highs โ both transaction count and number of active addresses have reached new all-time records
๐ฅ Despite the surge in on-chain activity, gas fees remain near historical lows, showing how much the network has scaled and optimized.
Looks like Ethereum is busier than ever โ but cheaper to use than itโs ever been. ๐ช
๐ฅ Despite the surge in on-chain activity, gas fees remain near historical lows, showing how much the network has scaled and optimized.
Looks like Ethereum is busier than ever โ but cheaper to use than itโs ever been. ๐ช
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Crypto soothsayer
๐ Nvidia has become the first company in history to reach a market capitalization above $5 trillion!
๐ Since 2013, NVIDIA and Bitcoin have moved almost in sync โ but now the chip giant has pulled far ahead: $5T vs $2T.
Some analysts see this as a bullish divergence, hinting that BTC could soon catch up. ๐
Others warn of the opposite โ a potential AI bubble ready to burst, which could drag both assets down.๐ฅ๐
Some analysts see this as a bullish divergence, hinting that BTC could soon catch up. ๐
Others warn of the opposite โ a potential AI bubble ready to burst, which could drag both assets down.๐ฅ๐
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๐ Zcash (ZEC) has officially surpassed Monero (XMR) by market capitalization!
ZEC hit $381, exceeding its 2021 high (~$370) and bringing its market cap to $6.25B, compared to $5.9B for XMR. ๐ง
The key difference lies in regulation: Zcash offers optional privacy, allowing it to remain listed on major exchanges, while Moneroโs default privacy settings have led to delistings and lower liquidity. ๐
After trading near $25 at the start of the year, ZEC has surged nearly 900% since September โ one of the strongest performances among top cryptocurrencies in 2025. ๐
ZEC hit $381, exceeding its 2021 high (~$370) and bringing its market cap to $6.25B, compared to $5.9B for XMR. ๐ง
The key difference lies in regulation: Zcash offers optional privacy, allowing it to remain listed on major exchanges, while Moneroโs default privacy settings have led to delistings and lower liquidity. ๐
After trading near $25 at the start of the year, ZEC has surged nearly 900% since September โ one of the strongest performances among top cryptocurrencies in 2025. ๐
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๐ Happy 17th Birthday, Bitcoin Whitepaper!
On October 31, 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto published the now-legendary paper describing a peer-to-peer electronic cash system โ the blueprint that changed global finance forever. ๐๐ป
17 years later, Bitcoin remains the symbol of decentralization and digital freedom. From a simple PDF to a $2T market โ not bad for a Halloween drop. ๐๐ฐ
On October 31, 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto published the now-legendary paper describing a peer-to-peer electronic cash system โ the blueprint that changed global finance forever. ๐๐ป
17 years later, Bitcoin remains the symbol of decentralization and digital freedom. From a simple PDF to a $2T market โ not bad for a Halloween drop. ๐๐ฐ
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โ ๏ธ Glassnode warns of a possible Bitcoin correction to $88,000
๐ BTC failed to hold above the key $113,000 level โ the average cost basis for short-term holders. Without reclaiming it, selling pressure may continue to grow.
Long-term investors sold ~104,000 BTC ($11.1B) this month โ the largest outflow since July โ while short-term holders are locking in losses. ๐คท
Analysts say if recovery doesnโt happen soon, $88,000 could be the next major support zone. ๐
๐ BTC failed to hold above the key $113,000 level โ the average cost basis for short-term holders. Without reclaiming it, selling pressure may continue to grow.
Long-term investors sold ~104,000 BTC ($11.1B) this month โ the largest outflow since July โ while short-term holders are locking in losses. ๐คท
Analysts say if recovery doesnโt happen soon, $88,000 could be the next major support zone. ๐
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๐ PlanB is back with bold predictions!
The creator of the famous (and now struggling) Stock-to-Flow model believes Bitcoinโs market cap could one day match goldโs โ around $30 trillion. ๐ต
His reasoning: BTCโs increasing scarcity and growing recognition as a global store of value.
In his view, digital gold will soon stand shoulder to shoulder with the real one. ๐ฐโก๏ธ
The creator of the famous (and now struggling) Stock-to-Flow model believes Bitcoinโs market cap could one day match goldโs โ around $30 trillion. ๐ต
His reasoning: BTCโs increasing scarcity and growing recognition as a global store of value.
In his view, digital gold will soon stand shoulder to shoulder with the real one. ๐ฐโก๏ธ
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๐ฒ Tether outperforms most global banks ๐
๐According to its new report for the first three quarters of 2025, the USDT issuer continues to break records:
โข Profit: over $10B since the start of the year
โข Circulating supply: $183B USDT
โข U.S. Treasuries: $135B, making Tether the 17th largest holder of U.S. debt โ ahead of South Korea
โข Users: more than 500M worldwide
โข Reserves: $12.9B in gold and $9.9B in BTC (โ13% of total reserves)
Tetherโs rapid growth cements its role as a key player at the intersection of crypto and traditional finance.๐ต
๐According to its new report for the first three quarters of 2025, the USDT issuer continues to break records:
โข Profit: over $10B since the start of the year
โข Circulating supply: $183B USDT
โข U.S. Treasuries: $135B, making Tether the 17th largest holder of U.S. debt โ ahead of South Korea
โข Users: more than 500M worldwide
โข Reserves: $12.9B in gold and $9.9B in BTC (โ13% of total reserves)
Tetherโs rapid growth cements its role as a key player at the intersection of crypto and traditional finance.๐ต
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๐ Whenโs the peak already?! ๐
The S&P 500 rally is starting to look like the dot-com bubble 2.0 โ the index is flying high mainly thanks to Nvidia and other big tech giants. Proof? It recently rose even on a day when 80% of its companies were in the red ๐คฏ
If market cycles stay aligned, a major correction could hit in fall 2026, right around the U.S. midterms โ and a full-blown AI bubble crash might come in fall 2027 ๐ฌ
๐ฃ Thatโs bad news for crypto too: Bitcoin keeps following the S&P instead of its 4-year rhythm, while altcoins mostly bleed (except a lucky few).
Meanwhile, Warren Buffett keeps waiting patiently โ his cash pile has reached a record $382B. When the Oracle of Omaha hoards cash, you know something bigโs coming ๐ต๐ค
The S&P 500 rally is starting to look like the dot-com bubble 2.0 โ the index is flying high mainly thanks to Nvidia and other big tech giants. Proof? It recently rose even on a day when 80% of its companies were in the red ๐คฏ
If market cycles stay aligned, a major correction could hit in fall 2026, right around the U.S. midterms โ and a full-blown AI bubble crash might come in fall 2027 ๐ฌ
๐ฃ Thatโs bad news for crypto too: Bitcoin keeps following the S&P instead of its 4-year rhythm, while altcoins mostly bleed (except a lucky few).
Meanwhile, Warren Buffett keeps waiting patiently โ his cash pile has reached a record $382B. When the Oracle of Omaha hoards cash, you know something bigโs coming ๐ต๐ค
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โ ๏ธ Balancer reportedly hacked!
Crypto X is buzzing with reports of a major exploit targeting the Balancer protocol.
๐ซฃ According to on-chain data from Nansen, over $70M worth of wrapped ETH and other assets were drained from Balancerโs treasury wallet.
Markets are down, hacks are up โ just another perfect Monday in crypto ๐
Crypto X is buzzing with reports of a major exploit targeting the Balancer protocol.
๐ซฃ According to on-chain data from Nansen, over $70M worth of wrapped ETH and other assets were drained from Balancerโs treasury wallet.
Markets are down, hacks are up โ just another perfect Monday in crypto ๐
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๐น๐ท Ex-crypto CEO found dead in Turkish prison
Faruk Fatih รzer, founder and former CEO of the Thodex exchange, was found hanged in his cell in a high-security prison in Tekirdaฤ, according to Bloomberg and TRT. Preliminary reports point to suicide, with an investigation underway.
๐งฉ Who was he? The man behind Thodex, the exchange that collapsed in 2021, locking users out of their funds and triggering an Interpol red notice.
โ๏ธ In 2023, he was sentenced to a staggering 11,196 years in prison (!!! ๐คฏ) for fraud, money laundering, and running a criminal organization.
Todayโs news closes one of Turkeyโs most infamous crypto scandals โ and raises new questions about what really happened behind bars ๐
Faruk Fatih รzer, founder and former CEO of the Thodex exchange, was found hanged in his cell in a high-security prison in Tekirdaฤ, according to Bloomberg and TRT. Preliminary reports point to suicide, with an investigation underway.
๐งฉ Who was he? The man behind Thodex, the exchange that collapsed in 2021, locking users out of their funds and triggering an Interpol red notice.
โ๏ธ In 2023, he was sentenced to a staggering 11,196 years in prison (!!! ๐คฏ) for fraud, money laundering, and running a criminal organization.
Todayโs news closes one of Turkeyโs most infamous crypto scandals โ and raises new questions about what really happened behind bars ๐
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Crypto soothsayer
๐ Steak 'n Shake Accepts Bitcoin! Starting today, 482 locations of the iconic American burger chain Steak 'n Shake now accept Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network โก๏ธ To celebrate, theyโre serving up โฟ-branded burgers with a special stamp featuringโฆ
๐ Steak โn Shake goes full Bitcoin!
The fast-food chain has announced the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve โ all BTC payments will now go straight into it ๐
๐ฐ On top of that, for the next 12 months, the company will donate 210 satoshis from every BTC-paid meal to the Open Sats Initiative โ supporting open-source Bitcoin development.
Looks like burgers just got a little more decentralized ๐๐งก
The fast-food chain has announced the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve โ all BTC payments will now go straight into it ๐
๐ฐ On top of that, for the next 12 months, the company will donate 210 satoshis from every BTC-paid meal to the Open Sats Initiative โ supporting open-source Bitcoin development.
Looks like burgers just got a little more decentralized ๐๐งก
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๐ Bitcoin has โdiedโ 446 times โ and still keeps rising from the grave
According to media and financial โexperts,โ BTC has been declared dead 446 times ๐
But hereโs the twist: if you had invested just $100 every time they buried Bitcoin, your portfolio would now be worth around $115 million ๐ฐ
And whatโs the conclusion? โ The more obituaries, the stronger the resurrection โก๏ธ
According to media and financial โexperts,โ BTC has been declared dead 446 times ๐
But hereโs the twist: if you had invested just $100 every time they buried Bitcoin, your portfolio would now be worth around $115 million ๐ฐ
And whatโs the conclusion? โ The more obituaries, the stronger the resurrection โก๏ธ
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๐ Bitcoin flash crash below $105K!
BTC plunged under $105,000, triggering a wave of liquidations as many altcoins hit new lows since October 11.
๐ฃ In the past 24 hours, over $1.19B in long positions were liquidated โ including a $48M BTC/USDT long from a whale on HTX wiped out in a single order ๐ฌ
๐ฑ The Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 21 โ Extreme Fear.
BTC plunged under $105,000, triggering a wave of liquidations as many altcoins hit new lows since October 11.
๐ฃ In the past 24 hours, over $1.19B in long positions were liquidated โ including a $48M BTC/USDT long from a whale on HTX wiped out in a single order ๐ฌ
๐ฑ The Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 21 โ Extreme Fear.
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