Author: Sahil Poudel

Bitcoin, Ethereum Surge After Major Short Liquidations

Summary

Bitcoin and Ethereum are experiencing bullish momentum due to recent liquidation. Data provided by Coinglass states that over $138 million are in liquidation with $95 million coming from shorts position.

Ethereum Leads Liquidations and Gains

Ethereum showed exponentially good results at charts with $27.69 million in liquidation of which $23.84 million were from shorts position. This growth has also boosted ETH’s value by 3.1%, reaching $2,730. Ethereum’s trading value has also skyrocketed by 117% with grand total value of $17.4 billion as investors interest has been gathered. Notably, the largest single liquidation order was on Binance, worth $6.64 million in the ETH/USDT pair.

Bitcoin Follows Close Behind

Bitcoin saw $25 million in liquidations, with $21 million coming from shorts. This short squeeze helped BTC reach a four-month high of $69,460, though it corrected slightly and is now trading at $68,700. BTC’s daily trading volume spiked by 74%, climbing to $24 billion.

Broader Market Impact

The international crypto market has been on three-month high of $2.49 trillion. However analyst believe if this is to continue there’s a possibility of tides turning the other way, triggering sell-offs as traders and investors scramble to limit their potential loss. Conclusively, the surge of liquidation does shine a positive light on crypto space but further surge might cause potential problems.

D3 Global Unveils .APE Domain Names for ApeCoin Community

Summary

D3 Global has released .APE domain names providing ApeCoin holders to create a new web3 identity through newly created ApeChain. This initiative is part of an effort to make an interoperable name service for for the Apecoin ecosystem.

.APE Domains Go Live on ApeChain

D3 Global, which is a worldly known company for their specialization in web3 domain has officially launched .APE domain names for ApeCoin community which started as a memecoin. This initiative was announced on October 22, these domains will allow ApeCoin users to create their own tokenized web3 identities with the help of ApeChain layer-2 network.

Proposal Backed by ApeCoin Community

The launch follows a community-approved proposal that is in symmetry with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)‘s rollout of new generic top level domains (TLD)s. This effort is part of a larger initiative to enhance the utility and branding of ApeCoin users.

Multiple Uses for Tokenized .APE Names

ApeCoin holders can use these tokenized .APE names for several purposes, including email addresses, wallet addresses, decentralized identifiers, and as usernames across web3 platforms. This brings added functionality and personalization to ApeCoin’s growing ecosystem.

Building the Future of Web3

Gerard Hernandez of the APE Foundation expressed his excitement about the partnership with D3 Global stating:

“There is an imminent need for a comprehensive, all-in-one name solution that not only facilitates the growth of the APE brand and community, but also ensures futureproof utility for users.”

The domains will be available first to ApeCoin holders, with public availability set to follow soon.

Revolve Labs Proposes $60M Bitcoin Mining Data Center in Minnesota

Summary

A Colorado–based mining company, Revolve Labs is planning to build a $60 million data center in Glencoe, Minnesota. This facility aims to boost bitcoin production and processing capacity, address noise concerns and support local blockchain ecosystem.

Plans for a New Data Center

Colorado-based Revolve Labs is planning to establish $60 million data center in Glencoe, Minnesota. This project will have various features including AI data centers, cooling system, backup generator and lower noise concerns.

X ( formerly Twitter) post about AI Data Center.

Project Scope and Employment

The proposed facility is in early planning stages and will cost between $40 million and $60 million. It is expected to create 10 jobs and sit on a 6.2-acre site, also housing a new power substation.

Noise Concerns from Bitcoin Mining

Locals have raised an issue about possible noise pollution from mining, with reports of equipment noise reaching upto 85 decibels. This is not new for Revolve Labs as it has already faced similar complaints in other locations.

Economic Impact on Glencoe

Despite the noise issues, Revolve Labs’ operations have brought in $500,000 in net annual revenue, supporting local infrastructure projects and keeping electrical rates steady for residents.

Chinese Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Bitcoin Laundering Charges in the UK

Summary

Zhimin Qian, a Chinese national, has pleaded not guilty to charges of Bitcoin laundering in UK court. She was accused of handling illegal cryptocurrency in connection with a large money laundering operations.

X (formerly Twitter) post by Crypto News (CoinGape)

Qian Faces Money Laundering Charges

Zhimin Qian, popularly known as Yadi Zhang, stood in front of UK court and pleaded not guilty to laundering Bitcoin. According to Bloomberg, Qian was arrested and charged with two counts of money laundering. The UK’s Criminal Prosecution Service alleges that Qian possessed and transferred illegal cryptocurrency as part of a broader criminal operation prior to April 23.

The Involvement of Jian Wen

Authorities claim that Qian worked with Jian Wen, who has been sentenced for 6 years on the count of being involved in laundering plot. Police conducted raid on Wen’s residence to find 61,000 Bitcoin, currently valued over $4 billion. This arrest on Wed led the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation on Qian.

“Crypto Queen” Allegations

Qian is infamous with the name “Crypto Queen” , as she is accused of frauding 130,000 Chinese investors out of $5.6 billion between 2014 and 2017. However Qian denies all accusation and intends to fight back vigorously.

Trial Set for 2025

The trial is scheduled to begin in September 2025 at Southwark Crown Court, where another co-defendant, Seng Hok Ling, has also pleaded not guilty to related charges.

Qian’s case has drawn significant attention, as the broader legal proceedings around cryptocurrency crimes continue to evolve globally like the one which recently occured in Hong Kong.

TON Blockchain Sees Sharp Drop in Daily Active Users

Summary

The Open Network (TON) has seen a steep drop in daily active users, according to data provided on IntoTheBlock. The blockchain which showed a promising future in september has suddenly declined into abyss in october. This decline shows a broader market trend and specific challenges faced by a network.

TON’s Active Users Plummet

It is surprising that TON has seen its daily active users nosedive, TON at its peak had over 5 million active users. According to a chart shared on X (formerly Twitter), analysts believe this sharp decline on daily active users started in recent weeks. This raises suspicion on crypto space, can new blockchain projects ever reach the heights of Bitcoin and Ethereum ?

TON’s Daily Active Users Chart, Posted on X by IntoTheBlock

September Surge Quickly Fades

Toncoin powered network, TON had its moment in the spotlight earlier this year, especially in september when crypto gaming on telegram-based decentralized applications like Catizen and Yescoin saw hugs boost in users. On September 27, TON hit its peak active user count of 5.18 million and that number fell down to just 1.58 million by ghe 21st October, showcasing turbulence in Blockchain space.

New Addresses Also Decline

Alongside this, new addresses and zero-balance addresses on TON also took a hit, dropping from 2.58 million and 346,000 to under 650,000 and 68,000, respectively. It seems the market slowdown wasn’t the only factor at play. Events like the arrest of Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov and other network challenges have seemingly influenced the dip in user engagement.

Hope on the Horizon?

Historically, spikes on crypto projects have led to major events. While the numbers might look grim there’s still hope, seeing how Near Protocol is managing 3 million active users during current crypto turbulence. TON also has integration plans with Alchemy Pay, which fuel a rebound in users activity and provide us with a generational comeback.

Samsung Integrates Blockchain for Enhanced Security in AI Home Devices

Summary

Samsung is expanding its reach towards blockchain and taking an initiative to boost security across its AI-powered home devices. It plans to integrate some of blockchain features including its enhanced security framework for smart appliances.

Trust Chain for Device Security

Samsung announced their aim to extend the Knox Matrix framework, previously used in Mobile devices, TVs and in home appliances. This framework uses a private blockchain to create a “Trust Chain”, which allows devices to monitor each other, reducing security threats.

According to Samsung :

“Based on blockchain technology, Trust Chain allows connected devices to monitor each other for security threats and notifies users of threat-blocking measures if there is a problem with the security status.”

Cross-Platform Privacy and Protection

Samsung is also launching “Cross Platform” technology which ensures consistent security across all operating system. It will add another layer of privacy by adding encryption and decryption system. Furthermore, Samsung also plans to upgrade their privacy sector by adding biometric authentication.

Broader Blockchain Integration

This effort will benefit decentralized space, like how DeFi is making transactions much smoother than TradFi. This initiative by Samsung is built on their previous blockchain projects, such as The Samsung Blockchain Wallet and Samsung Blockchain Keystore. These projects provide secure private keys which supports decentralized applications ( dApps), showcasing Samsung’s commitment to Blockchain and innovation.

Ethereum Accumulation Addresses Double Since January 2024: CryptoQuant

Summary

The number of Ethereum (ETH) being held in accumulation has nearly doubled since January 2024, now crossing 19 million ETH. The high accumulation rate is due to approval of Ethereum Spot ETFs earlier this year.

Ethereum Accumulation Grows

According to CryptoQuant, Accumulation means holding Ethereum, where the holders aren’t actively spending or moving their assets. The number of said holders have grown significantly in 2024 for Ethereum. In January, the number of ETH being held was 11.5 million, but by October 18,this number reached 19 million ETH. Experts and Analysts believe that this number might cross 20 million by the end of 2024.

Ethereum ETFs Drive Interest

This rapid growth in accumulation is speculated to because by the approval of Ethereum Spot ETFs in early 2024, which boosted investors confidence. One CryptoQuant analyst noted:

“In early 2024, Ethereum Spot ETFs were officially approved, marking a new era. Regulations boosted confidence, making Ethereum mainstream.”

This has increased interest from both institutional and retail investors towards Ethereum.

Value of Accumulated Ethereum

Ethereum’s value in accumulated address is expected to hit $80 billion by the end of the year. This suggests that the value of Ethereum will reach $4,000. This would position Ethereum on par with some of the largest companies in terms of value.

Ethereum Holders in Profit

IntoTheBlock reveals that around 71% of Ethereum holders are in profit right now, with over 74% of holders having held their coin for over a year now.

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Source: IntoTheBlock

The steady growth in accumulation, coupled with rising prices, signals confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value.

Hyve Unveils High-Throughput Data Availability Protocol, HyveDA

Summary 

Blockchain infrastructure company, Hyve has released a Data Availability Protocol, HyveDa. This project aims to provide faster services with throughput of 1 gigabyte per second, which is 100 times faster than current solutions.

Revolutionizing Data Availability

Protocols like HyveDa are crucial for decentralized applications to get reliable and necessary data without being controlled by centralized system. HyveDa offers high speed permissionless network connections where anyone can join without approval, which removes the bottleneck of decentralized system also enhancing scalability and decentralization.

Scaling for High-Volume Applications

Currently capable of 1 GB/s, Hyve plans to scale HyveDA’s throughput to 50 GB/s as the network expands. This positions the protocol to handle data-heavy applications such as artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and Web3 gaming. Its permissionless design aligns with the core principles of decentralized ecosystems, providing flexibility and accessibility.

Strategic Partnerships and Funding

HyveDa is in mutually beneficial relationship ecosystem aiming for reliable security. Hyve raised $1.15 million in pre-seed funding, to grow and improve its team, enhance layer-2 blockchain system and other platforms. This project aims to solve digital challenges related to large scale data handling in decentralized system.

Future Outlook

HyveDa is showing a great promise in blockchain environment but it’s real success will be determined by it’s scalibility in real world environment. It provides High speed permissionless network which does solve network issues but might cause security problems as anyone can access data without approval. However, the protocol’s focus of handling high-throughput, data intensive applications puts it in positive blockchain space.

DBS Bank Introduces Blockchain-Based Token Services for Institutional Banking

Summary

DBS bank has launched DBS token services, which is a blockchain-powered solution focused at institutional banking processes. This new service integrates Ethereum compatible blockchain and its core payment methods for real-time transactions.

Blockchain-Enabled Payments

Following the initiative taken by world renowned SWIFT bank, The services provided by DBS bank will utilize smart contracts to facilitate real-time payment settlements through a permissioned blockchain, where only authorized user can participate, ensuring secure and reliable transaction. The smart contracts will automate and govern processes like Treasury Tokens, Conditional Payments, and Programmable Rewards, providing greater efficiency and security.

DBS bank launching DBS service Token.

Understanding Tokenization

Tokenization refers to converting physical assets into digital tokens. Tokenization makes physical assets easier to access, manage and trade. Smart Contracts add transparency, enforce automatic agreements and security to financial transactions on the blockchain.

DBS’s Ongoing Blockchain Commitment

This launch builds on previous blockchain initiatives by DBS, including a pilot for treasury tokens and blockchain-based government grants. The bank’s foray into crypto options trading further signals its commitment to exploring digital assets and blockchain technology for its clients.

Bitfinex Backs Plasma to Expand USDT Payments on Bitcoin

Summary

Bitfinex has invested in Plasma, a Bitcoin focused payment and decentralized finance (DeFi) system. This aims to improve the usage of Tether on Bitcoin, creating fee-free global transaction.

Plasma’s Payments Vision

Plasma is innovating a fee-free payment system where users can send U.S. dollar-backed assets like USDT globally. This leverages Bitcoin’s infrastructure. Plasma focuses on stable coins like USDT instead of BTC as their payment asset. This platform also supports paying gas fees in BTC due to its Native unspent transaction output support, while still being compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

The Bitfinex team announced via X on Oct. 18 that it had invested in Plasma

Hybrid Architecture for DeFi

Plasma provides a combination of traditional and digital system where users can stake and access other benefits, integrating Bitcoin’s secure system with decentralized finance. Plasma aims to enhance and boost global payments for Real World Assets (RWA) and DApps.

Bitfinex and Tether’s Strategic Support

Bitfinex’s investment aligns with its broader vision to strengthen the Bitcoin ecosystem. Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex and CEO of Tether, stated:

“With the uncertainty that covenants will come to fruition, it’s very important to explore different avenues to build on top of the most secure, decentralized, and resilient money and speech network ever built by humanity: Bitcoin.“

Plasma’s Investor Backing

Plasma has secured backing from Apeiron Investment Group founder Christian Angermayer and venture capital firms like Split Capital, Manifold, and Anthos Capital.

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