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In brief KuCoin is expanding its ecosystem with KuPool, a new mining pool service which provides access to PoW and merge mining assets. KuPool will open with assets like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Litecoin (LTC), with Bitcoin (BTC) support to follow soon. The service is designed to cater to mining professionals and newcomers alike, with a focus on simplicity and security. Crypto exchange KuCoin is rolling out a new mining pool service called KuPool, with support for assets like Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC) and eventually Bitcoin (BTC), the firm announced on Thursday. KuPool will align the firm’s existing crypto exchange and its…

There have been different ways that market analysts have tried to predict the direction that the Bitcoin price could be headed next. Many have turned to technical analysis, reading chart formations and patterns in a bid to pinpoint the next move. Others turn to market sentiment, using social commentary in a bid to determine what might happen next. However, one lesser-known route some analysts have taken is astrology, which is a study of how the movement of celestial bodies affects human behaviour, and ultimately, the Bitcoin and crypto market. Using The Moon Cycles To Predict Bitcoin Movements Crypto analyst Draz is one…

In brief Decentralized exchange Bunni announced its permanent shutdown Wednesday, saying it lacks the capital for a secure relaunch requiring six to seven figures in audit expenses alone. The September 2 hack drained $8.4 million through flash loan manipulation and rounding errors, with stolen funds remaining unmoved in Tornado Cash-funded wallets. Users can still withdraw assets, and Bunni pledged to distribute remaining treasury to token holders while relicensing its v2 contracts from BUSL to MIT. Decentralized exchange Bunni has announced it is permanently shutting down following an $8.4 million hack last month, with founders saying they lack the capital needed…

In brief An Ethereum whale has bought $32 million in ETH, signaling institutional interest amid corporate accumulation. A Solana whale sold $93 million, indicating “waning whale confidence” in the asset. A Bitcoin whale netted $835,000 profit, closing a short position as the market hints at a potential bottom. With Bitcoin trading in a tight range, the crypto market continues to remain on the sidelines, leading to an uptick in speculation from large investors.A newly created wallet purchased $32 million worth of Ethereum on crypto exchange OKX at an average price of $3,824, per Arkham data.The whale’s purchase comes after SharpLink…

This week, the Ethereum ecosystem has been rocked by a $654 million ETH transfer by the Ethereum Foundation. This triggered intense scrutiny over developer compensation, transparency, and leadership, culminating in the public resignation of core developer Péter Szilágyi and renewed criticism of governance practices.Simultaneously, Polygon’s AggLayer upgrade has faced launch delays and network instability, intensifying debate about Layer-2 alignment, fragmentation, and the Foundation’s support for external L2s.These developments, alongside POL token migration volatility, ongoing struggles to balance mainnet centralization with L2 sovereignty, and reaction to the Foundation’s earlier executive restructuring, have added fresh urgency to the disputes over Ethereum’s future…

In brief Indian crypto exchange WazirX will resume operations on October 24 with zero trading fees across all markets. Trading and withdrawals will resume the same day, with full functionality by Monday. The platform has partnered with BitGo for institutional-grade custody solutions. Indian crypto exchange WazirX will restart operations on October 24 with zero trading fees across all markets, more than a year after hackers stole $234 million in one of the largest cyberattacks in crypto history.Backed by 95.7% of creditors, WazirX’s Singapore court–approved restructuring plan allows the exchange to reopen for 6.6 million users locked out since the July…

AMINA Bank, a FINMA-regulated crypto bank based in Switzerland, has partnered with Tokeny, a blockchain platform owned by Apex Group, to create a regulated infrastructure for institutional tokenization, the companies said on Thursday.The deal is designed to provide financial institutions with “a regulated banking bridge” to issue and manage tokenized assets, such as government bonds, corporate securities, and treasury bills.Under the arrangement, AMINA (formerly known as SEBA Bank) will handle the banking, custody and regulatory oversight for traditional assets, while Tokeny will provide the technology for turning those assets into tokens. The setup enables clients to transfer funds seamlessly between…

Bitcoin price is hovering in the mid $107,000’s range as analysts from both VanEck and Standard Chartered see more upside. Geoffrey Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, sees a near-term dip in bitcoin price below $100,000 as “inevitable” due to factors like renewed U.S.–China trade tensions.  However, Kenrick views any bitcoin price pullback as likely short-lived and a buying opportunity.  Kendrick highlights gold-to-Bitcoin flows as a key indicator, noting that recent rotations — selling gold to buy Bitcoin — could signal stabilization and mark a bottom.  Despite the volatility, Kendrick remains bullish, maintaining his forecast of $200,000…

In brief Ledger released its latest crypto hardware wallet (or “signer”), the Nano Gen5. The product comes with an icon set developed by former Apple designer Susan Kare. Ledger is now referring to its hardware wallets to “signers” in an attempt to simplify and better characterize the role its devices play. Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger is leaning into personality and fun with its latest product rollout, introducing the new Ledger Nano Gen5, which features a series of badges developed by artist Susan Kare—the influential designer of early Apple Macintosh iconography.Kare’s badges can be used to personalize the firm’s newest…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors rebound 1-2%; BTC at $109,500 a16z releases ‘State of Crypto 2025’ highlighting newest trends BlackRock says it will stay focused on BTC & ETH amidst ETF explosion Polymarket says it’s raising at $15B, Kalshi at $10B in latest rounds MegaETH introduces public ICO English auction, opens at $5B fdv on Hype Meteora’s MET airdrop goes live this AM 🏛️ Crypto Goes to Washington – And…