October 9, 2026
Ethereum layer-2 network Abstract announces plans to wind down operations on Dec. 15, 2026, highlighting the gap between self-custody asset ownership and the operational infrastructure required to process and move them.October 9, 2026
Wattenhofer and Kniep’s proposal preserves leader allocations while faster modeled handovers come with longer consecutive-control and regional risks. The post Solana’s geographic speed plan trusts validator locations the network cannot verify appeared first on CryptoSlate.October 8, 2026
Solana launchpad Pump.fun generates millions in protocol revenue despite a recent study revealing that 81% of curated memecoins have plummeted significantly from their all-time highs with rare rebounds.October 8, 2026
A cryptocurrency market selloff pushed Bitcoin near $80,000 and triggered over $1 billion in liquidations, predominantly crushing bullish trader positions and impacting major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana.October 8, 2026
Analyzing XRP circulating token counts reveals why standard supply metrics can mislead buyers, as order-book depth, exchange wallets, and differing custody definitions complicate calculations.October 8, 2026
Bitcoin dropped below $81,000 as high oil prices and elevated Treasury yields kept capital costs high, demonstrating that an expected Federal Reserve rate pause may not rescue the cryptocurrency from thinning buying depth and heavy long liquidations.October 8, 2026
Wallets linked to the US government transferred over $1 billion in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime as the cryptocurrency's price dropped by approximately $4,000, reigniting concerns about potential government sell-offs and exposing previously unidentified digital asset holdings.October 8, 2026
US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds experienced massive capital outflows as Bitcoin sank below $83,000 and Ethereum pulled back toward $2,500 amid broader market losses.October 8, 2026
A full return of Bitquery’s identified exit cohort as new demand would create a $5.04 billion combined workload, while Lido expects gradual re-entry. The post A $1,000 MetaMask incident could turn Ethereum’s staking queue into a $5 billion traffic jam appeared first on CryptoSlate.October 8, 2026
Citi forecasts that Bitcoin could reach a 12-month price target of $113,000, driven by favorable macroeconomic conditions, revived exchange-traded fund inflows, and ongoing capital accumulation across the cryptocurrency ecosystem.Work with the Cryptologer team and make an impact.