Built using the OP Stack, Kraken's Ink follows the lead of rival crypto exchange Coinbase's launch of Base in 2023.

TL;DR The amount of staked Ether has reached a new high, surpassing 34 million. Excessive staking of Ether could lead to problems on the Ethereum network, such as failed transactions. Experts suggest that the ideal of Ether staking has been surpassed, which could affect the security and functionality of the ecosystem.

Whether or not Bitcoin will become a stable currency in the future remains entirely dependent on its price.

The price of major cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) could soon reach six figures if this pattern plays out as expected. The vision of crypto investor and analyst, known in the community by the nickname Eljaboom, suggests such a possible development.

Binance has BNB Chain, Coinbase has Base, OKX has the X Layer and now Kraken has Ink.

STOKR, a digital asset marketplace based in Europe, has successfully raised $7.98 million in a recent funding round.

India is considering banning cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) in favor of its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), with key regulatory institutions advocating for the move. This comes as the government is preparing a discussion paper on the future of crypto regulation in the country.

Bitcoin has rebounded strongly from the $65,000 mark after a 6% dip from Monday's high of around $69,500. Despite the recent pullback, BTC remains in a bullish trend that has been in place since early September.

Kraken's Ethereum layer-2 network Ink is built on Optimism's OP Stack, the same tech that powers Base, Unichain, and World Chain.

Botanix Labs is building Spiderchain to be compatible with EVM layers, allowing ny application or smart contract on an Ethereum layer to be effectively copied and pasted onto Bitcoin.

All eyes were on the US jobless claims on Thursday to see if there are any signs of weakness starting to creep into the job market.

Solana (SOL), the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has gained traction since the week's start and is on track to mark the third consecutive day of gains since Oct. 22.

Solana has surged by approximately 600% against Ethereum since 2023 thanks to the memecoin mania.

"If Bitcoin breaks, then so does our industry as a whole, so we might as well use Bitcoin security for cross-chain DeFi," BOB co-founder Alexei Zamyatin, told CoinDesk.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF is drawing significant inflows, outpacing its Bitcoin counterparts.

Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis suggest that a government can maintain a "permanent primary deficit" by imposing a ban or tax on Bitcoin (BTC).

Chainlink, a blockchain oracle provider, has announced its first expansion into Bitcoin's decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. It has collaborated with Botanix Labs to integrate Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) into the Spiderchain network.

Popular blockchain sleuth Whale Alert, which tracks down large cryptocurrency transactions and old wallets reemerging on the blockchain, has published the details of an ancient wallet that was last used almost 14 years ago – when mysterious Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto was still an active participant of the BitcoinTalk forum.

Ethereum's gas fees have been a headache for a long time, especially during high traffic. Now, Vitalik Buterin, Eth's co-founder, is suggesting a fix to make transactions faster and cheaper.

Ethereum (ETH) has recently faced a notable price slump, prompting discussions about whether this downturn is a temporary setback or indicative of more significant challenges ahead. Over the past 24 hours, ETH has experienced a 2.70% decline, entering what traders refer to as a “retracement.

Bitcoin (BTC) is on the rise again, recently bouncing back to $67,661 after dipping to $65,000. This upward trend brings it closer to its all-time high, sparking excitement among traders and analysts. Despite hitting a resistance level, the cryptocurrency's recent dip is seen by some as a healthy correction rather than a reason to panic.

Bitcoin sails higher on US jobless claims, with the BTC price dip to $65,000 swiftly being left behind.

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) potential to reach new all-time highs could be linked to the movements of gold, according to experts, who draw parallels between the two assets based on historical trends. What Happened: As gold continues its upward trajectory, some analysts are looking to the yellow metal's performance as a potential indicator of when Bitcoin might experience its next major breakout, according to a Coindesk report.

Binance has extended its BNSOL APR Boost Campaign, allowing SOL stakers to earn up to 10% APR. The extension is due to popular demand and aims to provide additional rewards.

ETHcoin was promoted by Machi Big Brother just minutes after its launch. He is also among the biggest miners, taking 20% of block rewards, despite claiming no insider knowledge.

Crypto enthusiast Anthony Pompliano has projected a Bitcoin price surge in the coming months. He noted that Bitcoin's decentralized nature makes it immune to offensive government actions.

Michael Saylor, a co-founder and currently the executive chairman of MicroStrategy business software giant, has shared a regular Bitcoin-themed tweet with the cryptocurrency community.

Bitcoin options traders are increasingly buying post-U.S. election expiry call options in the $70,000-$80,000 range, according to an analyst.

Memecoins have surged in popularity, outpacing Bitcoin in both search interest and market gains, but how long the trend will last is unclear.

On Oct. 24, at block height 867,127, a bitcoin wallet from 2011 suddenly moved 150 bitcoins, marking the first transaction in over 13 years. This is the fifth occurrence this month of bitcoins from 2011 being spent, and it's extremely likely that most of these transactions are all connected to the same individual or entity.

Crypto Market Today: The crypto business has seen a modest rise over the previous day, surging 0.69%, pushing the total market cap to $2.3 Trillion. Investors and traders also showed optimism, which led to the 24-hour volume climbing by 19.53% to $82.4 billion.

A Bitcoin whale has transferred 850 BTC worth approximately $57.3 million to Binance. This adds to previous asset movement to centralized crypto exchanges as some analysts flag a correction.

There are ways to send Bitcoin and pay very low fees if you know the right tricks. Let's break it down so you can save money next time you make a Bitcoin transactions.

The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of supportive action overall, but also has to watch the resistance area above, as there is a massive wall near the $74,000 level. This is a “buy on the dip market” from what I can see.

TL;DR Retail Investors Return Slowly: Bitcoin retail investors are re-entering the market, but their holdings have only increased by 1,000 BTC in the last month, indicating a historically slow accumulation rate.

A recent paper from the ECB in which the authors claim the existence of Bitcoin could impoverish non-holders and latecomers drew the ire from many bitcoiners

Launched in 2020, Solana (SOL) has positioned itself among the top five cryptos in the world. Throughout its history, SOL has shown resilience in difficult times and has become a large market cap coin.

Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, has predicted that Bitcoin could transition from a speculative investment to a standard currency by 2030. Ju cited increasing institutional involvement and declining volatility as key factors.

I just learned Jack Dorsey provides over 60% of Bitcoin Core's funding - I think we need to decentralize their support.

The altcoin market is transforming, heralding a new era that puts Solana at a crucial turning point.

Crypto analyst MMBT Trader has revealed that the Bitcoin price is retesting a bullish channel at the $65,000 price level. He further mentioned what market participants should expect if the flagship crypto holds above or breaks below this bullish channel.

Last month I compared Bitcoin's worst return to the worst return of other assets and stocks.

Here's how even the worst bitcoin returns compare to the financial gains of other assets and stocks.

As the US presidential election nears, a record-setting $25 million Bitcoin options trade on Derive highlights growing institutional bets on a post-election Bitcoin rally.

Bitcoin (BTC) whales have started to increase their activity as optimism prevails on the broader crypto market. Earlier today, $222 million worth of BTC were shifted between unknown wallets, sparking speculations in the community about potential market activity.

Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin has added his voice to the recent criticism over MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor's assertion that concern regarding the use of regulated institutions for Bitcoin custody was mostly from “paranoid crypto-anarchists.” Buterin went as far as calling Saylor's statement “insane.

Founder and CEO of CryptoQuant, Ki Young Ju, stated a rise in Bitcoin mining difficulty could signal the possibility of Bitcoin becoming a digital currency.

Cardano taps BitcoinOS to integrate Bitcoin liquidity into its DeFi ecosystem using zero-knowledge cryptography for secure cross-chain functionality.