CoinDesk PitchFest Ignites Miami Crypto Scene
@CoinDesk PitchFest continues to support early-stage Web3 founders, with recent winners securing funding, including TransCrypts’ $15M round and zkMe Technology’s $4M raise. #Update #Crypto
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Cysic Launches Decentralized Compute Against Cardano
@Cysic founder Leo Fan criticized blockchain reliance on hyperscalers like Google Cloud, arguing it risks decentralization, while @Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson defended such partnerships for privacy-focused projects. #Update #Crypto $ADA
Stablecoin Issuer Races to Build Crypto Giant
@A7A5’s Oleg Ogienko defends compliance with Kyrgyz regulations amid U.S. sanctions, emphasizing growth in cross-border payments for Russian users despite limited liquidity options #Update #Crypto $USDT
Blockchain Transparency Defends Against Insider Trading
Prediction markets are evolving from gambling to information monetization, with founders highlighting insider trading risks and the need for stronger governance amid rising trading volumes. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Regulations Surge in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s regulators unveil new initiatives to enhance the digital asset ecosystem, including a framework for perpetual contracts and upcoming stablecoin licenses. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin Rally Stalls Until $85000 Reclaim
Bitcoin’s long-term rally is deemed “broken” until it surpasses $85,000, with support at $60,000 and a critical 200-week moving average at $58,000, according to Deribit’s Jean-David Péquignot. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum Prices Plunge as Lubin Chalom Advocate DATs
@SharpLink’s executives discuss ether as productive financial infrastructure amid market volatility, emphasizing staking and institutional DeFi strategies. Ether’s yield potential highlighted as a key differentiator. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Solana Launches 2026 Plan for Finance Revolution
@Solana’s core builders emphasize a shift from survival to scaling into global finance, focusing on user experience and infrastructure improvements post-FTX collapse. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Stablecoins Surge as Asian Institutions Pivot
Institutional crypto participation in Asia is maturing with a focus on stablecoins and ETFs, as noted by @AmberPremium and @GoMining. Caution prevails despite $2.3 trillion in transaction volumes. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Binance Faces 10/10 Nightmare Fallout
@Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng clarified that the crypto market’s $19 billion liquidation on Oct. 10 was influenced by external factors, not Binance, as institutional interest remains strong. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Forex Platform Launches at Consensus Hong Kong
@WLFI co-founder Zak Folkman announced the upcoming launch of World Swap, a forex platform, at Consensus Hong Kong, aiming to challenge traditional remittance fees. #Update #Crypto $USD1
Crypto Allocation Could Unlock $2 Trillion in Asia
BlackRock’s @Peach highlights that a 1% crypto allocation in Asia could lead to nearly $2 trillion in new market inflows, reshaping institutional investment strategies. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Crypto Derivatives Boom Hits $100 Trillion
@CoinFund’s David Pakman highlights Gen Z’s shift to high-risk crypto bets as a rational response to wealth barriers, with prediction markets surging from $100M to $44B in three years. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
AI Trading Bots Fail in Uncertain Markets
Today’s AI trading bots struggle with unfamiliar market events, requiring human oversight, says Bitget CEO Gracy Chen at Consensus Hong Kong 2026. #Update #Crypto $BTC