Latest Crypto News | Bitcoin, Ethereum and Altcoin Updates

Dogecoin is at a technical crossroads, with analyst Andreou saying a recovery may take shape if DOGE holds between $0.082 and $0.087. A break above $0.092–$0.095 and a successful retest would strengthen the bullish case, with resistance at $0.100–$0.105 and a further potential target of $0.115–$0.117. From around $0.085, the upper target would imply a gain of about 38%. A drop below $0.0795 would invalidate the setup. Near-term support is around $0.0842, while resistance is near $0.0872. A recent golden cross has not yet generated sustained buying momentum. CoinGlass data show $57.2 million in net DOGE spot exchange outflows over seven days, with $538.16 million withdrawn and $480.96 million deposited. Outflows can indicate accumulation, but may also reflect transfers between platforms and do not confirm whale buying. Dogecoin has fallen from about $0.095 earlier in October amid weakness across crypto markets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Bitcoin climbed above $84,000, triggering nearly $83 million in short-position liquidations. Forced closures can add buying pressure because exchanges buy back assets to settle short trades, potentially amplifying a rally. However, the latest squeeze was smaller than the September 21, 2026 breakout, when about $262 million in shorts were liquidated in an hour and roughly $648 million across the crypto market over 24 hours. That earlier rally was also supported by spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, reduced selling pressure and a Federal Reserve rate decision. The smaller liquidation total this time may indicate fewer bearish positions or less leverage. Whether Bitcoin holds above $84,000 is likely to depend more on sustained spot demand than on short covering.

AI companies borrowed just $23 billion in September, less than half the amount raised in August, as investors grew cautious about the sector’s estimated $466 billion in debt. High yields and uncertainty over how quickly AI investments can generate revenue are weighing on financing. The AI borrowing slowdown could mean tighter credit and closer scrutiny of infrastructure spending. Oracle, Broadcom and SpaceX have been among the companies involved in the financing surge, although potential new deals are still under discussion.

Ledger says a limited number of hardware wallets linked to an October 9 theft contained unauthorized hardware implants. Confirmed cases involve devices sold through Southeast Asian distributor CryptoBilis, which has suspended hardware wallet sales. Ledger says its internal systems and direct sales channels were not affected, and there is no evidence of a wider systems breach. The company is investigating with law enforcement and security partners, contacting affected customers, and developing additional anti-tampering measures. Buyers who have not initialized their devices should leave them unused; users who have initialized them should move funds to a new wallet created with a new recovery phrase. The Ledger supply-chain attack highlights hardware wallet security risks, but the currently reported cases are limited to one distributor.

SVRN has acquired FastNEAR, making the NEAR RPC, archival and data infrastructure provider a wholly owned subsidiary. FastNEAR supports NEAR applications with network read and write services, historical transaction archives and developer data tools. SVRN says the business handles more than 3.5 billion requests and over 100 terabytes of data each month. Co-founders Evgeny Kuzyakov and Mike Purvis will join SVRN, and the existing team will continue operating services without interruption. The deal gives SVRN its first operating business beyond asset reserves and broadens its role in NEAR infrastructure. SVRN plans to invest in reliability, capacity and new products, but has disclosed neither financial terms nor an investment timetable. The acquisition does not announce an immediate change to the NEAR network or token economics.

Bank earnings, US inflation data and AI chip demand are set to shape market sentiment this week. JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Citigroup report Tuesday; Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and BlackRock follow Wednesday. Investors will watch results for signals about bank performance and the wider economy. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) reports Thursday. Analysts expect strong demand for AI chips, but say growth will depend on whether the company can expand capacity enough to meet demand. September CPI is forecast to rise 0.6% month on month, lifting the annual rate to 3.6%. Core CPI is expected to increase 0.2% monthly, with its annual rate at 2.5%. Treasury yields have reached levels not seen in two decades, while futures imply a Federal Reserve pause in October and a possible quarter-point rate hike in December. The inflation report could therefore influence expectations for interest rates and risk assets. Other headlines include President Donald Trump’s claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire, and a report that Nvidia is in early talks about acquiring or increasing its investment in AI startup Reflection AI. The article does not report a direct cryptocurrency development.

US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had not been informed of any deal. Zelensky said Ukraine would consider stopping attacks on Russian refineries only if Moscow also halted strikes on Ukrainian power and heating infrastructure. No finalized agreement or enforcement details have been confirmed, leaving the proposed Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire uncertain. The announcement followed a separate US arrangement involving up to 1.8 million tonnes of Russian diesel, including a proposed initial shipment of about 300,000 tonnes. US diesel prices had climbed toward $6.30 a gallon amid supply disruptions. The proposed deliveries may offer limited relief: they represent a fraction of US demand, and transport costs and sanctions compliance could hinder shipments. Any genuine energy ceasefire could ease concerns about fuel supply, but damaged refineries and wider oil-market disruptions mean a quick drop in energy prices is not assured.

Revolut is developing proprietary AI models using data from around 30–40 million daily transactions, CEO Nik Storonsky said at a technology conference in Turin. The fintech has not disclosed specific commercial targets or expected AI revenue. Storonsky also said Revolut would favor a primary U.S. stock-market listing if it goes public. An IPO is considered unlikely before 2028, and no date or exchange has been confirmed. A secondary share sale valued the company at $115 billion this year, up from about $45 billion in 2024. Revolut is also pursuing U.S. banking expansion. It received preliminary approval for a national banking license in September, but further regulatory steps are required before it can offer all planned services. Its established businesses generated about $6 billion in revenue during 2025. The Revolut AI strategy and potential U.S. IPO underline the company’s ambition to compete beyond European digital banking.

US CPI inflation is forecast to rise to 3.7% in September from 3.4% in August, largely due to higher energy costs linked to Middle East supply disruptions and Brent crude prices above $100 a barrel. The report is due on October 14, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s October 28 decision. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, is forecast at 2.5%, suggesting underlying inflation may remain more contained than headline inflation. The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points in September to a 3.75%–4.00% range. Markets currently expect rates to hold steady in October, but a hotter-than-expected CPI reading could revive expectations of further tightening. US CPI also matters for financial markets because rising inflation could lift Treasury yields and weigh on stocks and other risk assets. The 10-year Treasury yield recently reached about 5.36%.

Ledger initially said an unauthorized hardware implant was found in at least one device sold by Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis, while the link to reported thefts remained unconfirmed. Later reports connected the implant to exposed recovery phrases and estimated losses of $72 million to $93.2 million across 311 to 315 wallets. About $70 million was reportedly stolen in USDT on Tron, with losses also involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon and Solana. Ledger says its own systems and direct sales channels were not affected. CryptoBilis suspended wallet sales, and Tether froze about $10 million linked to the incident—only a fraction of the estimated losses. Ledger advises customers not to initialize unused CryptoBilis devices and recommends moving funds to a new wallet created with a fresh recovery phrase. The Ledger-CryptoBilis case highlights hardware wallet supply-chain risks, though its direct impact on broader crypto prices remains uncertain and likely limited without evidence of wider exposure.

Goldman Sachs forecasts US equity issuance will reach $600 billion in 2027, following a record $675 billion expected in 2026. The 2027 total includes an estimated $175 billion in IPOs and $425 billion from follow-on offerings, convertible securities and SPACs. Artificial intelligence is a major driver. AI-related follow-on offerings raised about $65 billion in 2026, around 45% of US follow-on issuance. Goldman also expects Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and Oracle to spend $1.2 trillion on capital expenditure in 2027, exceeding their forecast $1.1 trillion in operating cash flow. The bank says about $1.7 trillion in shares could become tradable in 2027 as lock-up periods expire. Buybacks and investor demand may absorb some of this supply, but weaker demand could increase pressure on valuations. The equity issuance outlook highlights both IPO opportunities and dilution risks, particularly for AI-linked companies.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the Deribit integration is complete, strengthening Coinbase’s institutional platform. The announcement was shared on X, but no details were provided about specific products, trading volumes or launch dates. The Deribit integration could broaden the services available to institutional clients, though its immediate effect on crypto prices is unclear.

Tokenized stocks are extending equity trading beyond U.S. market hours, but the market remains small, volatile and relatively illiquid, the IMF says. More than half of trading in the studied tokenized U.S. stocks took place outside regular hours, and about 80% of trades were smaller than one share, highlighting demand for fractional ownership. The IMF examined five liquid tokenized equities across 11 venues. It found that traditional share prices reflected more than 85% of overnight tokenized-stock price moves within five minutes of the open; estimates for the five stocks ranged from 87% to 99%. Tokenized stocks were about 1.5 times as volatile as their underlying shares and had weaker liquidity, especially on decentralised exchanges. The tokenized-stock market is worth roughly $2.3 billion, with Ondo Finance and Backed Finance’s xStocks accounting for more than 70%. The IMF says systemic risks are limited for now, but calls for stronger legal protections, liquidity safeguards and interoperability. It also urges regulators to monitor links with traditional markets and consider circuit breakers for 24/7 trading, as exchanges and crypto firms expand tokenized-equity offerings.

OpenAI and Anthropic have signed major AI infrastructure agreements without paying their full headline values upfront. Anthropic committed to spend more than $100 billion on Amazon Web Services over ten years, while OpenAI agreed to buy an additional $250 billion in Azure services from Microsoft. These AI contracts generally cover future computing capacity and services, with payments made over time as capacity becomes available or services are delivered. Actual terms may include prepayments or minimum spending obligations. Cloud providers and infrastructure firms often finance data centers and GPUs before collecting customer payments. CoreWeave, for example, reported about $104 billion in contracted backlog, alongside quarterly net interest expense of $640 million. That illustrates how debt costs can remain high despite strong contracted demand. The main risk is that a contract’s headline value does not guarantee revenue, cash flow or profit. If an AI customer uses less capacity or cannot pay, providers may still owe lenders and equipment suppliers. The financial impact depends on contract conditions, payment timing, computing demand and whether AI companies generate enough income to meet their commitments.

Global AI debt issuance fell nearly 80%, from $113 billion in June to $23 billion in September, according to Morgan Stanley data cited by the Financial Times. Despite September’s slowdown, AI-related borrowing totalled about $466 billion in the first nine months of 2026, after technology companies borrowed heavily earlier in the year. Investor concerns are growing over rising interest costs, construction delays and whether AI infrastructure spending can generate enough revenue. Around $18 billion in loans tied to Oracle’s Project Jupiter data centre in New Mexico were quoted at 89–91 cents on the dollar in September, as banks reportedly struggled to sell the debt. Oracle was downgraded to BBB- by S&P in July, the lowest investment-grade rating. The drop in AI debt issuance and the discount on Oracle loans point to tighter financing conditions and greater scrutiny of data centre economics. The loans trading below face value signal investor caution, not a default. These developments may affect technology and broader risk sentiment, but the article reports no direct cryptocurrency-market event.

Nvidia is in preliminary talks about a potential deal with Reflection AI, the open-weight AI startup it has reportedly backed with about $800 million. Options include a full acquisition, further investment, or hiring researchers and licensing the company’s technology; no agreement has been reached. Reflection AI had sought funding at a $25 billion pre-money valuation, which is not a confirmed acquisition price. The discussions follow the launch of Beam, a 501-billion-parameter model that activates 23 billion parameters during inference. Reflection AI says its own benchmarks show Beam competes with Chinese systems in coding and agent-based tasks. Trained on thousands of Nvidia GB300 GPUs, Beam underscores Nvidia’s push into AI software as well as chips. The news has no direct bearing on crypto-token fundamentals, though it may contribute to broader market sentiment around AI and computing demand.

Strategy chair Michael Saylor hinted at further Bitcoin buying in an X post, but the company has not confirmed any October purchases. A US public holiday means a related SEC filing is unlikely before Tuesday. Strategy reported buying 334 BTC for $28.7 million from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, bringing its holdings to 848,000 BTC. It also repurchased about 1.77 million STRC preferred shares for $176.3 million during that period. Analyst Shanaka Anslem Perera said Strategy raised $5.41 billion through common-share sales in the third quarter, but ended the quarter with only 1,666 more BTC than at the end of June. Filings showed that some proceeds went to cash reserves, dividends and preferred-share buybacks, rather than directly to Bitcoin. Retained cash could still fund future Bitcoin purchases.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) says it will stop signing nondisclosure agreements with government agencies negotiating data center projects. CEO Matt Garman announced the policy on October 2, 2026, following Microsoft’s similar move in March. The change comes amid growing public scrutiny: more than 100 data center moratoriums are under consideration in the US, and Representative Jamie Raskin had recently requested information from major technology companies about their NDA practices. AWS also pledged more than $1 billion over five years through its Built Together program to support education, job creation and energy access in communities hosting its data centers. The end of data center NDAs may make negotiations more transparent, while Google could face pressure to clarify its own practices.

Gate plans to launch a Visa crypto card in more than 40 countries and territories, extending its digital-asset payments beyond its earlier US-focused card. The Gate Visa crypto card is intended for online and in-store purchases at Visa-accepting merchants, with eligible digital assets automatically converted into fiat at checkout. Users are expected to apply for and manage the card through Gate’s app, as part of Gate Money. Gate has not disclosed a complete list of launch markets, supported assets or a final rollout timetable. Visa says more than 160 stablecoin-linked card programs are live globally, with payment volume up nearly 200% year over year. Those figures provide industry context but do not indicate expected uptake for Gate’s card.

An October 2026 review of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks finds that 44 have estimated forward returns of at least 10%. The analysis also identifies 32 stocks as potentially undervalued based on free cash flow mean reversion. Applied Materials (AMAT), D.R. Horton (DHI) and Home Depot (HD) improved in the rankings, reflecting higher earnings-growth estimates and/or more favorable valuations. The strategy focuses on long-term total returns from established businesses with strong track records, reasonable valuations and growth potential. These dividend growth stock estimates are analytical views, not guarantees of future performance.

The S&P 500 rose 2.3% in the third quarter, but gains were unusually concentrated. Microsoft, NVIDIA, Apple and Meta added about 300 points—more than the index’s total advance—while the rest of the index detracted roughly 150 points. Technology contributed 2.72 percentage points, as several other sectors lagged. The S&P 500’s market leadership narrowed again in September, and many constituent stocks remained well below their highs. The outlook also reflects mixed macroeconomic signals. US second-quarter GDP grew at a 2.2% annualised rate, while consumer spending and business investment remained strong. Earnings growth was robust, with second-quarter year-on-year growth reported at 53.7%; analysts expected 30.6% growth for the third quarter and 35.8% for 2026. The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%–4.00% in September, citing persistent inflation. Treasury yields rose, weighing on bonds and potentially pressuring equity valuations. The letter argues that strong earnings and a historically favourable part of the presidential cycle could support stocks over the next 12–18 months, while slowing earnings growth, inflation and high rates remain risks.

Gulf stocks fell after a deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport raised concerns about regional security and oil supply risks. Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed down 0.2%, while Qatar’s benchmark dropped 1.5% to its lowest level since May 2020. Egypt’s EGX30 also lost 2%. The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for Saturday’s missile attack, which reportedly killed 12 people and injured more than 300. A separate projectile struck the airport on Sunday, and Saudi authorities said they intercepted a nearby cruise missile. Airport operations remained suspended. The selloff in Gulf stocks came despite elevated oil prices. Investors weighed the potential revenue boost from crude against risks to airports, energy infrastructure and shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia’s export recovery could also be threatened by renewed attacks and higher transport costs. Saudi Aramco said global oil inventories were unusually low, leaving supply markets vulnerable to further disruption.

DoorDash and Airbnb are among the US companies using models from China’s Moonshot AI, according to a Washington Post investigation published on October 11. Moonshot’s Kimi K3 offers businesses a lower-cost, open-weight option that can be customized and deployed without relying solely on proprietary AI services. The adoption reflects demand for affordable, adaptable AI tools and could intensify pricing pressure on OpenAI, Anthropic and other US developers. Chinese firms including Alibaba and Z.ai are also releasing models businesses can tailor for tasks such as customer service, coding and internal automation. Actual savings depend on computing, engineering and security costs. The trend highlights a gap in US policy: export controls target advanced chips and semiconductor technology, but do not necessarily prevent American businesses from using Chinese AI software or publicly available model weights. The development could deepen competition in the AI sector, though it does not by itself establish a direct impact on cryptocurrency markets.

Bitcoin mining can become unprofitable when falling prices or rising network competition cut revenue while electricity and financing costs remain high. The 2024 halving reduced the block subsidy to 3.125 BTC, adding pressure on miners’ income. When losses mount, operators may switch off older machines, sell BTC or equipment, or redirect power and computing capacity to AI data centres. If enough miners leave, network hashrate falls and block production may slow. Bitcoin mining difficulty adjusts every 2,016 blocks—roughly every two weeks under normal conditions. A reduction in difficulty can make it easier for remaining miners to earn rewards and may help restore profitability. The adjustment does not guarantee that Bitcoin mining will be profitable, particularly if prices remain weak or electricity costs stay high. A sustained hashrate decline could also reduce network security. The article cites IREN and TeraWulf as companies expanding into AI infrastructure to diversify revenue.

Bitcoin broke above $84,000, trading at $84,036.30, according to OKX market data. BTC was up 1.17% over 24 hours at the time of the report, published at 00:42 UTC+8 on 12 October 2026. The move puts BTC above a closely watched price level, but the report provides no trading-volume or broader-market data to confirm the breakout’s strength.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $681.10 million in net outflows for the week, their largest weekly withdrawal since late June. The funds saw heavy outflows on Wednesday and Thursday, including $487.07 million on Wednesday, while modest inflows on Tuesday and Friday did little to offset the losses. Bitcoin fell to a two-week low of $80,400 during the sell-off. Cumulative net inflows to the Bitcoin ETF group declined to $57.11 billion. Spot Ethereum ETFs posted $542.06 million in outflows and recorded five consecutive days of withdrawals. The funds have not had a positive-flow day since September 28, and their cumulative net inflows fell to $13.26 billion. Ether dropped to around $2,400 during the midweek market decline before recovering above $2,500. The simultaneous withdrawals from Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products point to weaker demand for crypto exposure, though ETF flows are only one influence on prices.

Crypto chart reading starts with market structure, not a pile of indicators. The article outlines three principles for assessing price action: identify trends through higher highs and higher lows in an uptrend, or lower highs and lower lows in a downtrend; check trading volume to gauge how much participation supports a move; and assume a trend remains in place until price structure offers evidence of a reversal. The author recommends comparing multiple timeframes, from six months down to one week, to distinguish short-term volatility from a broader trend. A pullback does not necessarily end an uptrend if price holds above the previous low. A break below that low, followed by a lower high, is stronger evidence that the structure has changed. Because crypto trading is spread across exchanges, volume data can vary, and figures for small tokens may be unreliable. These principles are a framework for crypto chart reading, not a prediction or standalone trading system.

Ovintiv (OVV), an oil and gas producer, is described as financially sound, with a robust credit profile and no significant balance-sheet concerns. The analysis considers Ovintiv a low-risk holding from a financial stability perspective and says the company is likely to endure. However, the author argues that financial strength alone does not make OVV the best investment: qualitative factors and other opportunities in the energy sector also matter. The author believes better investment choices are available, without providing specific comparisons or new financial figures.

Ripple-backed Evernorth completed its merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II on October 9, clearing the way for its planned October 12 Nasdaq debut under the ticker XRPN. At closing, Evernorth reported about 473 million XRP and roughly $300 million in gross cash proceeds before transaction expenses. Its XRP treasury includes contributed tokens and purchased XRP; earlier filings said the company acquired about 84.37 million XRP for $214 million. The listing gives stock-market investors exposure to an actively managed XRP treasury company, not a direct claim on a fixed amount of XRP. Evernorth plans to invest in XRP infrastructure, tokenized assets, onchain credit and settlement services, and says it will pursue strategies to increase XRP held per share. It may also explore lending and liquidity provision. These activities could cause XRPN shares to trade at a premium or discount to the value of its XRP holdings, and the company’s performance may differ from XRP’s price. Evernorth attributed the delay to its original listing timetable to an administrative issue and plans to ring Nasdaq’s closing bell on October 14.