https://gemhunter.top/news Original GEM Hunter market coverage. English, 500 words and up. en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:24:46 GMT https://gemhunter.top/news/fed-minutes-point-to-another-rate-hike-this-year-why-did-only-bitcoin-react-mv5ndz9m https://gemhunter.top/news/fed-minutes-point-to-another-rate-hike-this-year-why-did-only-bitcoin-react-mv5ndz9m Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:31:16 GMT macro What happened The Federal Reserve minutes from the latest meeting indicated that most officials are leaning towards another rate hike in 2026. This news, while not unexpected, was met with mixed reactions across different asset classes. Traditional markets, such as stocks and gol https://gemhunter.top/news/us-government-moves-103-million-in-seized-bitcoin-and-bnb-mv5lqtvz https://gemhunter.top/news/us-government-moves-103-million-in-seized-bitcoin-and-bnb-mv5lqtvz Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:45:17 GMT market What Happened On a notable move in the crypto sphere, government-controlled wallets have recently transferred a significant sum of cryptocurrencies, amounting to $103 million, into Coinbase Prime. Specifically, the transfer involved 833.6 BTC and 40,285 BNB. This event is signifi https://gemhunter.top/news/security-alert-trader-frogman-hit-for-4m-mv5hul8q https://gemhunter.top/news/security-alert-trader-frogman-hit-for-4m-mv5hul8q Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:56:14 GMT security What Happened On the first morning of the TOKEN2049 conference, a significant crypto hack targeted Trader Frogman, resulting in the loss of $4 million worth of SOL tokens. The tokens exited his Solana wallet at 4:14 a.m. Singapore time and were sold in four equal lots over the co https://gemhunter.top/news/ripple-s-schwartz-underestimates-xrp-lending-potential-flare-ceo-claims-mv5b7yce https://gemhunter.top/news/ripple-s-schwartz-underestimates-xrp-lending-potential-flare-ceo-claims-mv5b7yce Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:50:40 GMT defi What happened Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, recently faced criticism from Flare Network's CEO, Hugo Philion, over the perceived underestimation of XRP's lending potential. Philion argues that the current infrastructure and the strategic underutilization of XR https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-dips-below-83k-as-oil-shock-rattles-markets-what-happens-next-mv56m073 https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-dips-below-83k-as-oil-shock-rattles-markets-what-happens-next-mv56m073 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:41:37 GMT macro What happened Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a significant dip, falling below the $83,000 mark, influenced by the surge in oil prices that topped $101 per barrel and the rise in Treasury yields, particularly the 30-year Treasury yield reaching its highest point since 2002. These macro https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-price-drops-to-82-7k-october-low-as-bond-sell-off-resumes-on-iran-nerves-mv4vlro9 https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-price-drops-to-82-7k-october-low-as-bond-sell-off-resumes-on-iran-nerves-mv4vlro9 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:33:30 GMT market What Happened Bitcoin's price fell below $83,000 on October 13th, reaching a month-to-date low as financial markets reacted to geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic indicators. The sell-off in bonds, which saw yields spike, played a significant role in the crypto market's downt https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-slides-under-84-000-as-550-million-in-bets-get-liquidated-mv4r6guj https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-slides-under-84-000-as-550-million-in-bets-get-liquidated-mv4r6guj Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:29:38 GMT market What happened Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently dipped below the $84,000 mark, a significant decline from its recent highs. This slide in price has led to the liquidation of approximately $550 million worth of bets, primarily from https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-s-recovery-stalls-short-of-rescuing-underwater-cohort-mv4d5r42 https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-s-recovery-stalls-short-of-rescuing-underwater-cohort-mv4d5r42 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:57:10 GMT market What happened Bitcoin’s recent recovery has been impressive but has failed to fully rescue its last underwater cohort, as prices have retreated below the $84,000 mark. The last underwater cohort refers to the group of investors who bought Bitcoin at higher prices, typically at th https://gemhunter.top/news/figure-heloc-figr-heloc-testing-all-time-high-mv4blzfo https://gemhunter.top/news/figure-heloc-figr-heloc-testing-all-time-high-mv4blzfo Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:13:48 GMT market What happened Figure Heloc (FIGR HELOC) is currently trading near $1.04, a level that is just 3.4% below its all-time high (ATH) of $1.07. Over the past 24 hours, the token has seen a modest increase of 0.5%. This movement towards its ATH is significant for several reasons, not l https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-btc-and-xrp-dominate-solana-and-other-spot-etfs-mv46t6pw https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-btc-and-xrp-dominate-solana-and-other-spot-etfs-mv46t6pw Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:59:26 GMT market What Happened In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP have emerged as the dominant forces within the spot ETF space, overshadowing newer entrants such as Solana (SOL) and other alternative coins. This trend underscores the market's preference for established and more https://gemhunter.top/news/eursafo-near-its-all-time-low-understanding-the-market-impact-mv3kh6jd https://gemhunter.top/news/eursafo-near-its-all-time-low-understanding-the-market-impact-mv3kh6jd Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:34:15 GMT market What happened The Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap Fund (EUR) (EURSAFO) is currently trading near its all-time low (ATL) at $1.13, marking a significant downturn for the fund. This near-ATL position is a critical indicator of the current market sentiment and can have substantial impli https://gemhunter.top/news/paypal-usd-pyusd-near-all-time-high-at-1-00-mv36g56u https://gemhunter.top/news/paypal-usd-pyusd-near-all-time-high-at-1-00-mv36g56u Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:01:31 GMT market What happened PayPal USD (PYUSD), a digital asset representing the value of USD in the PayPal ecosystem, has been testing its all-time high (ATH) in recent trading sessions. Currently, PYUSD is trading near $1.00, which is -2.1% from the peak at $1.02. Despite the recent dip, the https://gemhunter.top/news/fomc-meeting-minutes-to-influence-crypto-liquidity-mv2yktw5 https://gemhunter.top/news/fomc-meeting-minutes-to-influence-crypto-liquidity-mv2yktw5 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:21:13 GMT macro What Happened On October 7th, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will release its meeting minutes from its latest session. These minutes, which detail the discussions and decisions made by the committee, often provide critical insights into the future direction of monetary https://gemhunter.top/news/what-happened-mv2u4gvu https://gemhunter.top/news/what-happened-mv2u4gvu Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:16:31 GMT market What happened The Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap Fund (EUR), denoted by the ticker EURSAFO, has been inching closer to its all-time high (ATH) of $1.18, currently trading near $1.14. This movement towards its previous peak, which it last reached in a bullish run, suggests that the m https://gemhunter.top/news/usdgo-approaches-all-time-high-at-1-00-mv2r2fuh https://gemhunter.top/news/usdgo-approaches-all-time-high-at-1-00-mv2r2fuh Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:50:58 GMT market What Happened USDGO, a token focused on providing a stable value pegged to the US dollar, is currently trading very close to its all-time high (ATH) of $1.00. As of the latest market data, USDGO is trading at $1.00, a mere -0.2% from the peak. This near-ATH performance is a signi https://gemhunter.top/news/bitget-hack-fallout-north-korean-hackers-siphoned-387m-from-bitget-is-it-safe-no-mv2p5rpf https://gemhunter.top/news/bitget-hack-fallout-north-korean-hackers-siphoned-387m-from-bitget-is-it-safe-no-mv2p5rpf Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:57:34 GMT security What Happened On September 24, Bitget, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, became the victim of a massive cyberattack that resulted in the theft of approximately $387.5 million. According to Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis firm, the attack was orchestrated by North Korean hacke https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-price-lags-as-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-hit-record-high-mv2n3rwt https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-price-lags-as-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-hit-record-high-mv2n3rwt Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:02 GMT market What happened On the heels of AI optimism, traditional markets have seen a significant uptick, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs. This surge in traditional markets contrasts sharply with the performance of Bitcoin, which has not participated in this rally. Despi https://gemhunter.top/news/real-estate-vs-bitcoin-fed-hawkishness-rising-yields-mv2kbd18 https://gemhunter.top/news/real-estate-vs-bitcoin-fed-hawkishness-rising-yields-mv2kbd18 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:41:57 GMT macro What happened In recent weeks, mortgage rates have surged to three-year highs, pushing potential homebuyers out of the market. According to HousingWire’s Logan Mohtashami, this trend is driven by the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and rising bond yields. As the Fed continues to https://gemhunter.top/news/coinbase-launches-short-dated-prediction-markets-mv2in8ta https://gemhunter.top/news/coinbase-launches-short-dated-prediction-markets-mv2in8ta Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:55:12 GMT market What Happened Coinbase, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency exchange industry, has recently introduced short-term prediction markets, featuring up-or-down contracts on Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and eight other tokens with durations as short as 15 minutes and hourly. The https://gemhunter.top/news/abstract-to-shut-down-ethereum-layer-2-on-dec-15-mv2f6pv5 https://gemhunter.top/news/abstract-to-shut-down-ethereum-layer-2-on-dec-15-mv2f6pv5 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:18:22 GMT market What happened The Ethereum network is set to undergo a significant shift with the planned shutdown of its Layer 2 (L2) infrastructure on December 15, 2023. Layer 2 solutions are designed to enhance the scalability and efficiency of the Ethereum blockchain by handling transactions https://gemhunter.top/news/base-vault-s-6m-exploit-exposes-a-disclosure-gap-immunefi-mv2dl009 https://gemhunter.top/news/base-vault-s-6m-exploit-exposes-a-disclosure-gap-immunefi-mv2dl009 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:33:29 GMT security What Happened The recent $6 million exploit of an unnamed Base vault, as reported by Immunefi, has underscored significant security vulnerabilities within the crypto ecosystem. According to Immunefi’s head of security, Gonçalo Magalhães, the breach not only resulted in a substant https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-s-90k-push-stalls-as-etf-buying-slows-near-breakeven-bitfinex-analysts-mv2bz7av https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-s-90k-push-stalls-as-etf-buying-slows-near-breakeven-bitfinex-analysts-mv2bz7av Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:48:33 GMT market What happened Bitcoin’s recent push towards the $90,000 level has encountered a significant roadblock, with the price currently stagnating below $87,722. This stagnation can be attributed to a notable decline in weekly U.S. spot ETF inflows, which have dropped from a robust $2.39 https://gemhunter.top/news/firelight-begins-writing-defi-cover-backed-by-staked-xrp-mv2ab5ql https://gemhunter.top/news/firelight-begins-writing-defi-cover-backed-by-staked-xrp-mv2ab5ql Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:01:51 GMT defi What happened Firelight, a decentralized insurance protocol, has announced the launch of its DeFi cover, an innovative product designed to provide insurance coverage for decentralized finance (DeFi) assets. The protocol's initial cover positions have been allocated to two Sentora https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-grinds-toward-87k-as-us-equities-hit-new-record-highs-mv28nlur https://gemhunter.top/news/bitcoin-grinds-toward-87k-as-us-equities-hit-new-record-highs-mv28nlur Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:15:33 GMT market What Happened Bitcoin’s price action has been constrained as it approaches the $87,000 level, a significant psychological barrier that has proven challenging for the cryptocurrency to overcome. Despite the bullish sentiment in the broader market, with US equities hitting new all-