Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $391M as Outflows Return on October 14
US spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $261.46 million and Ether funds shed $129.51 million on October 14, more than reversing the previous day’s combined inflows.
Gas War - Page 5
A gas war refers to situations on blockchain networks where users compete to have their transactions processed faster by offering higher transaction fees. This typically occurs during high-demand events such as token launches, NFT mints, or airdrops. Since many blockchains prioritize transactions with higher fees, users increase their gas prices to gain priority in the queue. As a result, fees can rise significantly within a short period, making participation expensive and unpredictable. Gas wars can lead to network congestion and failed transactions, especially for users who set lower fees. They highlight scalability challenges in blockchain systems and the impact of demand on transaction costs.
Latest Gas War News
Starknet Sets Vote on Independent Quantum-Resistant L1
Starknet has set a seven-day advisory vote on researching an independent quantum-resistant L1, while keeping STRK and its Ethereum bridges.
Bitcoin Dips Below $81,000 as Ether Falls Under $2,400
Bitcoin fell below $81,000 and Ether under $2,400 on October 15, extending crypto losses after US inflation data before recovering from their overnight lows.
Standard Chartered Launches BTC and ETH Trading for UAE Wealth Clients
Standard Chartered’s UAE launch lets eligible Professional Investors trade Bitcoin and Ether through bank accounts, with custody and settlement managed in-house.
Interactive Brokers Launches Ethereum Staking Through Zerohash
Eligible Interactive Brokers LLC clients can now stake ETH through Client Portal, with rewards added to their staked holdings and services provided by zerohash.
Bitcoin Recovers After Drop Below $81,000 as Liquidations Top $800M
Bitcoin rebounded to about $83,740 after an overnight drop below $81,000, while 24-hour crypto liquidations exceeded $800 million, mostly in longs.
Solana’s Vibhu Teases Next Six Months Ahead of Breakpoint 2026
Solana shares a six-month teaser from product chief Vibhu Norby as Breakpoint 2026 prepares to bring developers and institutions to London in November.
Wintermute Says Crypto Recovery Needs Stable Yields and ETF Inflows
Wintermute sees calmer long-term Treasury yields and renewed spot ETF inflows as conditions for a crypto recovery after Bitcoin and Ether funds lost $1.22 billion.
Tokenization Is More Than Putting Assets on Blockchain: Interview with WeFi Co-Founder Maksym Sakharov
WeFi Co-Founder Maksym Sakharov believes tokenization's real potential lies not in putting assets on a blockchain, but in transforming how financial systems work together.
Binance ETH Liquidity Indicator Falls to Seven-Month Low
CryptoQuant reports a seven-month low in Binance’s ETH liquidity indicator as reserves decline, potentially reducing available selling supply if outflows persist.