Coinbase’s explosive October marks a defining moment in the crypto revolution, as the U.S. exchange accelerates global adoption through bold partnerships, record-breaking revenue, and groundbreaking DeFi and payment innovations that set a new standard for digital finance.

Public markets now double as a scoreboard for who’s stockpiling bitcoin and ethereum—and the numbers tell a lively story.

On Halloween — fittingly the 17th anniversary of Bitcoin’s white paper — a vintage wallet from Nov. 4, 2011, jolted back to life, moving 100 long-sleeping BTC for the first time since they were mined. Throughout October, 98 dormant wallets stirred, transferring a combined $298 million worth of bitcoin that hadn’t budged in years.

On Oct. 31, 2025, Human Rights Foundation (HRF) Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein shared a detailed report from HRF examining how the rise of cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) could one day threaten Bitcoin’s core security and the financial freedom it provides to dissidents worldwide.

Bitcoin miners just got hit with a hefty 6.31% bump in difficulty this week, pushing the rating to a hefty 155.97 trillion. Even so, miners kept the hashrate roaring above the 1,100 exahash per second (EH/s) mark, with block times clocking in close to the classic 10-minute rhythm.

The latest data from defillama.com shows the stablecoin market didn’t skip a beat in October, climbing 2.47% even after trimming $1.84 billion in the past week. Tether ( USDT) was the main heavyweight, swelling its market cap by roughly $7.78 billion during the monthlong stretch.

Bitcoin’s coasting along at $109,929 to $110,056 over the last 60 minutes, holding down a $2.19 trillion market cap and a healthy 24-hour trading volume of $44.79 billion. Price action danced between $108,655 and $110,845 today—showing just enough flirtation with volatility to keep traders awake but not enough to make a real move.

The conversation around AI has evolved from questioning its relevance to focusing on making it more reliable and efficient as its use becomes widespread. Michael Heinrich envisions a future where AI fosters a post-scarcity society, freeing individuals from mundane jobs and enabling more creative pursuits.

A recent study by Electric Capital reveals that while stablecoin usage is global, the Americas lead in stablecoin activity compared to more populous regions.

Ripio stated that the Argentine peso stablecoin, wARS, would be available on Ethereum, World Chain, and Base, as a key element to expand the exchange’s infrastructure in Latam. It stated that additional local stablecoins would be launched to support several use cases using blockchain tech.

Global momentum against crypto crime is accelerating as Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs drive a powerful enforcement alliance that has frozen over $300 million in illicit assets, redefining blockchain’s role in global financial integrity and security.

Ripple is accelerating a global shift in humanitarian finance as its RLUSD stablecoin sees explosive growth and adoption by top aid organizations leveraging blockchain to deliver faster, cheaper, and more transparent disaster relief across underserved regions.

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin gains powerful momentum as Bitpanda adds the dollar-backed token, expanding its global reach and reinforcing Ripple’s growing dominance in cross-border payments through transparent, compliant, and highly interoperable blockchain infrastructure.

Steak ’n Shake ignited industry buzz by launching a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a bitcoin rewards program, merging digital finance with fast food in a nationwide rollout that’s boosting sales, customer loyalty, and mainstream crypto adoption.

Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett announced that an agency data scientist successfully cracked two password-protected crypto wallets, recovering millions in digital assets linked to organized crime.