Author: CryptoHoppers

Somewhere on a server, a chunk of today’s encrypted blockchain data is being saved. It’s a quiet act of digital piracy with a futuristic twist. The thief can’t read the data yet, but they’re betting that a machine that doesn’t exist today will pop it open like a cheap lock tomorrow. This strategy, “Harvest now, decrypt later,” turns blockchain’s famous immutability from a feature into a liability. The entire crypto world is built on a simple premise – Some math problems are just too hard for our fastest computers to solve. However, that premise is beginning to crack under the…

Key Takeaways Solana recorded $326 billion in decentralized exchange (DEX) volume in Q3 2025, a 21% increase from the previous quarter. The network has consistently outpaced other major blockchains in decentralized exchange trading activity for multiple consecutive months, highlighting its lead in recent on-chain financial volumes. Share this article Solana, a blockchain network positioned as the leading infrastructure for internet capital markets and real-world asset tokenization, recorded $326 billion in decentralized exchange volume during Q3 2025, representing a 21% increase from the previous quarter.The network has consistently outpaced other major blockchains in decentralized exchange trading activity for multiple consecutive months,…

TLDR: FIU-IND has issued notices to 25 offshore crypto firms under PMLA for AML rule breaches. Firms like CoinW, CEX.IO, and Paxful face potential fines up to Rs 1 lakh per violation. Separate orders under IT Act 2000 seek removal of unregistered crypto apps and websites in India. Regulators warned that all crypto firms must register with FIU-IND, even without a physical office. India has turned its attention to offshore crypto companies serving local users. Regulators are pressing down harder on compliance, warning that the rules are no longer optional.  The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) is now targeting firms that…

Bitcon price continued its strong recovery on Thursday as it moved close to the important resistance at $120,000. It has jumped by over 10% from its lowest level in September. Summary Bitcoin price could jump to $231,000 in the next 12 months, according to Citigroup. Such a move would be a 93% jump from the current level. Bitcoin is benefiting from the rising institutional demand and falling supply in exchanges. Citi predicts that the Bitcoin price could hit $232,000 Wall Street analysts are getting bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) as demand continues rising. In a research to clients, Citigroup delivered its…

CME Group is synchronizing its massive derivatives marketplace with the non-stop rhythm of digital assets, launching round-the-clock crypto futures and options to meet surging institutional demand for constant risk management. Summary CME Group said it will launch 24/7 trading for Bitcoin and Ether futures and options in early 2026, pending regulatory approval. The move follows record crypto volumes at CME, including $39 billion notional open interest in September and a 230% year-on-year surge in daily contract volumes. According to an announcement on Oct. 2, the derivatives behemoth will expand trading for its benchmark Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) futures and…

Key Takeaways Bitcoin surged past $120K, its highest since August, driving $400M in liquidations led by BTC and ETH. Seasonal trends show October averaging 21% gains, boosting bullish positioning. Share this article Bitcoin climbed above $120,000 today, its highest level since early August, sparking nearly $400 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours. Data shows about $282 million came from short positions and $120 million from longs, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the wipeouts.The largest crypto asset by market cap has gained more than 7% since the start of the week. Traders are closely watching Q4 performance, as October…

A bold collision of street art, pop culture, and contemporary fine art curated by Connor Hirst, running from October 2025 to March 2026. When Worlds Collide: A Cultural Mashup Like No Other Three of the most influential and disruptive names in contemporary art — Shepard Fairey, Damien Hirst, and Invader — are coming together for a groundbreaking exhibition titled Triple Trouble. Hosted at London’s Newport Street Gallery in collaboration with HENI, this must-see show opens on 10 October 2025 and runs through 29 March 2026, occupying all six gallery spaces in an unmissable celebration of iconography, symbolism, and the creative…

TLDR: Tether and Circle control 86% of supply, down from 91.6% in March 2024, showing pressure from new entrants. Fintechs and exchanges are steering users into white-labeled stablecoins to capture yield lost to incumbents. DeFi projects like Hyperliquid and fintech wallets like Phantom are launching stablecoins to internalize revenue. Banks can now issue stablecoins post-GENIUS, raising competition against Tether and Circle’s $245B supply share. The stablecoin market, long dominated by Tether and Circle, is starting to fracture. Once thought untouchable, the two issuers now face a wave of challengers ranging from crypto startups to traditional banks.  The supply share of…

Ether jumped 5.7% on Wednesday to $4,337, pulling the derivatives market into overdrive as futures open interest swelled and options traders stacked bullish positions. Futures Stacked, Calls Loaded, Max Pain Teases $4K Zone Coinglass figures show exchange ETH futures open interest in the high-$50 billion after peaking above $70 billion in late August. Across venues, […] Source link

TLDR: Cronos and AWS team up to deliver tokenization and AI tools for institutions through cloud-based blockchain infrastructure. AWS will grant selected Cronos builders up to $100,000 in credits to support RWA and DeFi development. Cronos targets $10 billion in tokenized assets and 20 million users across CeFi and DeFi by 2026. Faster block times and lower fees on Cronos have already driven a 400% increase in daily blockchain transactions. Cronos has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at building the next phase of tokenization and DeFi infrastructure. The move ties cloud technology to blockchain and AI…