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Everything that is not Bitcoin: Ethereum and the layer-2s, Solana, the exchange chains, and the tokens that arrive with a narrative attached. We separate protocol news from price stories, and we label anything that was paid for.
Filings tied to the YouTube star's business empire request protection for digital asset trading and financial services, with a 2027 deadline to prove use. A firm associated with MrBeast, the YouTube personality whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has submitted trademark applications that cover crypto exchange operations and banking services, according to crypto.news.
The new account drew more than 111,000 followers within hours of going live, according to reports. XRP has launched its first official account on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
October 20, 2026
Ethereum and Solana funds saw outflows the same day, highlighting a divergence in investor positioning Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds listed in the United States absorbed $526.6 million in net new money on October 19. That figure marks the largest single-day inflow the category has recorded since September 22, based on reporting from BeInCrypto and CryptoBriefing.
The firm offloaded roughly two million SOL as its corporate strategy failed to translate into shareholder value SkyAI has sold its entire Solana treasury, unwinding a position built up over recent months. The company had previously accumulated roughly two million SOL tokens as part of a broader corporate strategy.
A reported surge in on-chain activity has analysts pointing to $2 as a near-term target, with some eyeing $7-$9 further out. XRP has drawn renewed attention from traders after reports of a sharp rise in activity on the XRP Ledger.
The bank's deposit token integration adds to a growing list of institutional use cases built on the Ethereum network. JPMorgan has integrated its JPM Coin deposit token with the Ethereum network, according to reporting from Cryptonews.com, Bitcoin.com News, and CoinGape.
October 19, 2026
Of today's stories, only four move coins or flows that can shift a chart before Wall Street opens, and the clearest signal is sitting in an exchange wallet. Of today's stories, only four move coins or flows that can shift a chart before Wall Street opens, and the clearest signal is sitting in an exchange…
The reversal in fund flows coincides with continued withdrawals from Bitcoin and Ethereum products and softer on-chain payment activity. XRP exchange-traded funds have recorded their first negative flow week after a run of 13 consecutive weeks of inflows.
An AI-based market analysis points to mounting resistance for XRP while technical traders highlight a possible trendline breakout near current levels. XRP traders are weighing two different signals this week. One comes from an AI-driven market analysis that suggests reaching $2 may now be more difficult than previously assumed.
A new proposal from Zcash builder Zakura aims to stop future quantum computers from linking shielded transaction history. Zcash developer Zakura has outlined a proposal to protect shielded transaction data from future quantum computing attacks.
A working paper from the Bank for International Settlements shows stablecoin expansion slows sharply when deposit rates rise, with USDC the most affected token. Economists at the Bank for International Settlements have published research showing stablecoin growth responds sharply to tiny changes in bank deposit rates.
The Ethereum co-founder pushes a 'maximalist' approach to EIP-8288 to settle disputes over precompiles. Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns about how the Ethereum Virtual Machine processes cryptographic functions. The Ethereum co-founder argues the current setup creates friction for developers and limits flexibility.
The bank's tokenized deposit system will now settle on a public blockchain alongside its existing private network. JPMorgan has moved to expand its JPM Coin deposit token onto Ethereum, according to reports published by The Cryptonomist and The Block. The expansion targets institutional clients seeking faster payment and settlement options.
Ripple's chief technology officer says tokenization and artificial intelligence could reshape decentralized finance, with retail opportunities emerging on the XRP Ledger. Ripple's chief technology officer, David Schwartz, has outlined a bullish view on the future of decentralized finance. He expects the sector to undergo a major transformation by 2027.
A fix for flawed lending code on the XRP Ledger is nearing approval, keeping the feature offline until it clears review. Developers working on the XRP Ledger have identified a flaw in the code meant to power a new lending feature. The feature has not launched to users yet.
The video platform is testing a feature that flags real people on calls, drawing on identity verification from the World network. Zoom has introduced a new badge system designed to signal when a person on a video call is verifiably human.
Analysts tracking Ripple's token say a hold above $1.30 keeps the near-term technical structure intact. XRP has held above the $1.30 level in recent trading, a threshold analysts describe as a critical support zone for the token.
Traders are watching whether renewed momentum in the privacy coin can translate into a larger breakout. Monero, the privacy-focused cryptocurrency long associated with anonymous transactions, is attracting renewed attention from traders. Reports indicate the token's price rally has gained momentum in recent sessions, prompting questions about whether a larger breakout could follow.