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Starknet Votes on Exploring Independence From Ethereum

The Starknet community has opened a vote on whether to explore becoming an independent Layer 1 blockchain. The proposal focuses on potential security risks from quantum computers and highlights infrastructure components tied to Ethereum. Meanwhile, STRK has gained 24.12% over the past seven days despite a pullback in the last 24 hours.The vote, which began on Thursday, October 15, marks the first stage of a discussion aimed at giving Starknet greater control over its security decisions. However, a positive outcome would not mean an immediate departure from its current role as an Ethereum Layer 2.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">STRK retains weekly gains despite a daily decline</h2>According to the price snapshot taken at the time of writing, STRK is trading at approximately $0.0767. The token has gained 24.12% over the past seven days while falling 3.29% in the last 24 hours.The same data shows a 30-day gain of 174.79%. This leaves the token significantly above its level a month earlier, despite selling pressure in recent days.<a href="https://jrkripto.com/en/coin/strk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">STRK’s</a> 24-hour trading range extends from $0.0720 to $0.0895. Its current price sits near the lower end of that range, highlighting the short-term volatility accompanying its weekly gains. <figure class="my-6"> <img src="https://minio-api-1.jrkripto.com/blog/strkusdt-2026-10-15-17-34-03-5e9f4cfa.webp" alt="STRKUSDT_2026-10-15_17-34-03.png" width="auto" height="auto" class="w-full rounded-lg border" /> </figure> The chart shows that the price climbed above $0.12 during its recent rally before retreating. A weekly return of more than 24% therefore does not mean the token has held on to its recent highs.The discussion around an independent network coincides with these price movements. However, the available data is insufficient to attribute the entire rally to the vote or the quantum security initiative alone.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Starknet community considers an independent L1</h2>In the voting snapshot reported by The Block, votes representing 177.6 million STRK had been cast, with 99.91% supporting “Yes.” These figures reflect the tally at the time of that report, rather than the final result.The seven-day, nonbinding poll gauges the community’s interest in an independent network. If the proposal receives support, the team will begin research, followed by more detailed proposals and further votes.A “No” outcome would keep Starknet’s post-quantum security work within its existing Layer 2 architecture. The discussion therefore centers on which network architecture should support that work, rather than whether it should continue.StarkWare first raised the independent L1 idea on October 8. CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argues that blockchains need suitable cryptography and the ability to upgrade it when necessary.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Ethereum dependencies sit at the heart of the security debate</h2>According to StarkWare, the components under Starknet’s direct control are well positioned to become quantum-resistant. The network already uses hash-based STARK proofs.Starknet accounts can also adopt post-quantum signature schemes without requiring a protocol upgrade. However, its Ethereum bridge and data availability arrangements remain tied to Ethereum’s infrastructure and upgrade timeline.The proposal identifies these dependencies as security areas outside Starknet’s direct control. An independent L1 would aim to let the network set its own security timetable for those components.StarkWare has not announced a timeline for a potential transition. The official proposal also states that STRK would remain the network’s token, no new token would be introduced, and bridges from Ethereum to Starknet would remain open.The security debate comes alongside new privacy developments on the network. Shadow Accounts, introduced by StarkWare this week, aim to let users maintain positions in decentralized applications without publicly linking their activity to their main wallets.For STRK, the final vote tally and subsequent technical proposals will be key developments to watch. While initial community support appears strong, further work will need to clarify how an independent L1 would operate and the conditions for a potential transition.

15 Oct 2026

US PPI Delivers Sharp Upside Surprise: Pressure on Bitcoin

The US Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 1.3% in September from the previous month, exceeding expectations. Annual producer inflation reached 6.3%. The figures brought inflation pressures back into focus for Federal Reserve policy, with implications for Bitcoin and altcoins.The report, released on October 15, showed the largest monthly increase in producer prices since March 2022. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected a 0.6% rise. The monthly increase was therefore more than double that forecast.Weekly initial jobless claims, released the same day, came in at 199,000. While the labor market figure was close to expectations, producer inflation delivered the most significant surprise.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">US PPI Data Shows Persistent Inflation Pressure</h2>According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for final demand goods rose 2.6%. Services prices increased 0.8% month over month. The breakdown showed that price pressures persisted across both goods and services.PPI measures changes in the prices producers receive for their goods and services. The report therefore offers early signals about corporate pricing trends. However, increases in producer prices do not always pass through to consumer prices immediately or at the same rate.Companies can absorb some cost increases depending on demand and competition. Businesses that pass higher prices on to their customers, meanwhile, can contribute to persistent consumer inflation.For the crypto market, the main connection runs through monetary policy. Persistent inflation can make it harder for the conditions needed for rate cuts to emerge. This creates an unfavorable scenario for investors expecting a rapid easing of liquidity conditions.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">The Fed’s Response Matters for Bitcoin</h2>The Fed uses the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, or PCE, to track its inflation target. Some components of the PPI report also feed into that measure. As a result, the report’s underlying details can influence expectations for upcoming inflation releases.An extended period of high interest rates can make interest-bearing assets more attractive. It can also limit demand for riskier investments by keeping borrowing costs elevated.Bitcoin and altcoins are among the assets that can be affected by these conditions. Changes in interest rate expectations can amplify price swings, particularly when leveraged trading is heavy. However, this relationship does not guarantee that prices will move in the same direction after every inflation release.Expectations formed before the announcement also shape the market’s response. If investors have already priced in high inflation, a strong reading may trigger only a limited reaction. An unexpected deterioration, however, can have a more pronounced effect on risk appetite.At the time of writing, <a href="https://jrkripto.com/tr/coin/btc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">Bitcoin</a> is trading lower, partly reflecting the impact of the previous day’s inflation data. <figure class="my-6"> <img src="https://minio-api-1.jrkripto.com/blog/btcusdt-2026-10-15-17-18-07-b51ef819.webp" alt="BTCUSDT_2026-10-15_17-18-07.png" width="auto" height="auto" class="w-full rounded-lg border" /> </figure> <h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Jobless Claims Deliver Little Surprise</h2>The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits rose to 199,000. With the previous week’s figure revised to 198,000, the weekly increase was limited to 1,000. Reuters reported that claims remained consistent with a low level of layoffs.Low claims do not point to a sudden deterioration in the labor market. However, weekly applications are not a direct measure of total employment or new hiring.The Fed considers inflation and employment data together. The absence of a significant labor market slowdown may reduce the need for rapid rate cuts to support the economy. Combined with elevated inflation, this could strengthen the case for maintaining tight monetary policy.For the crypto market, upcoming PCE data, Fed communications and Treasury yields will be key to assessing the outlook. The dollar’s performance will also provide additional signals about global risk appetite.The September PPI report points to greater interest rate and liquidity risks for Bitcoin. How much those risks affect prices will depend on Fed expectations alongside fund flows specific to the crypto market.

15 Oct 2026

Bitcoin Slides Sharply as Crypto Liquidations Hit $951 Million

Bitcoin recovered modestly to $81,200 after falling below $81,000 during early trading. Selling pressure following the latest U.S. inflation data weighed on both cryptocurrencies and Asian equities. Total crypto liquidations reached $951.4 million over the past 24 hours.<a href="https://jrkripto.com/tr/coin/btc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">Bitcoin</a> traded at $80,764 early on Thursday, October 15, before recovering some of its losses. However, the move back above $81,000 was insufficient to erase the earlier decline. Ethereum and other major altcoins also suffered steep losses during morning trading. <figure class="my-6"> <img src="https://minio-api-1.jrkripto.com/blog/btcusdt-2026-10-15-13-19-00-562a1d6a.webp" alt="BTCUSDT_2026-10-15_13-19-00.png" width="auto" height="auto" class="w-full rounded-lg border" /> </figure> The sell-off centered on the implications of stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation for Federal Reserve policy. Losses that began on Wall Street continued into the Asian session as technology stocks fell. Investors’ retreat from risk spread across multiple asset classes.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Bitcoin Recovers Above $81,000</h2>Bitcoin was down 3.6% over the previous 24 hours when it traded at $80,764 early in the session. The price later climbed to $81,200, recovering approximately 0.54% from that level. Despite the rebound, the world’s largest cryptocurrency remained under pressure.Bitcoin had fallen below $82,000 in the previous session following the U.S. inflation release. Further selling during Asian trading pushed it below $81,000. A subsequent modest recovery brought the price back above that threshold.Ethereum fell 6.5% to $2,353 during morning trading. Its daily decline exceeded Bitcoin’s by 2.9 percentage points over the same period. The gap showed that the second-largest cryptocurrency faced heavier selling pressure.Losses also spread across other major altcoins. Zcash dropped 12.8% to $1,101, while Solana fell 4.8% and XRP lost 4.7%. Zcash’s double-digit decline was the sharpest among these assets.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Asian Equities Suffer Heavy Losses</h2>South Korea’s Kospi index slid 8% during Thursday’s morning session, leading regional losses. Shares in chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell more than 9%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 also declined 5.2%.The regional sell-off followed overnight losses in U.S. markets. Stronger-than-expected core inflation fueled concerns about the Fed’s interest rate outlook. Weakness in technology stocks carried over into Asian morning trading.According to Zeus Research analyst Dominick John, the simultaneous declines in crypto and Asian equities reflected a broader retreat from risk. John said weakness in U.S. technology stocks had spread to both markets. The parallel declines therefore did not necessarily mean that one market directly triggered losses in the other.The analyst also pointed to annual U.S. inflation reaching 3.7%, exceeding expectations. In John’s assessment, the reading renewed concerns that interest rates would remain elevated for longer. Those expectations added pressure to risk assets.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Long Liquidations Reach $876 Million</h2>According to CoinGlass data, crypto liquidations totaled $951.4 million over the past 24 hours. Long positions, which traders open in anticipation of rising prices, accounted for $876.3 million. That represented approximately 92% of total liquidations.The breakdown showed that the decline disproportionately affected traders using leverage to bet on further gains. Liquidations outside long positions totaled approximately $75.1 million. Rapid price declines placed particular pressure on highly leveraged trades.Liquidation figures do not represent the total amount of money leaving the crypto market. They measure leveraged positions forcibly closed when collateral becomes insufficient to keep trades open. The $951.4 million total therefore highlights the sell-off’s impact on derivatives markets.Bitcoin’s recovery to $81,200 offered some relief compared with its early-morning level. However, altcoin losses, falling Asian equities and elevated liquidations illustrated the breadth of the selling pressure. U.S. inflation and expectations for Federal Reserve policy remained central to market pricing.

15 Oct 2026

BlackRock’s Crypto ETFs Attract $7.9 Billion in Inflows

BlackRock’s crypto asset funds attracted $7.9 billion in net inflows during the third quarter of 2026. This more than offset the roughly $2.2 billion investors withdrew during the first six months of the year. Total digital assets under management rose 63% quarter over quarter to $79.6 billion.According to the company’s third-quarter results released on October 14, both investor inflows and rising crypto prices contributed to the recovery. Despite the strong quarterly performance, however, the funds’ assets remained below their level a year earlier.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Inflows into BlackRock’s digital asset funds regain momentum</h2>BlackRock managed $48.8 billion in digital asset products at the end of June. That figure reached $79.6 billion by the end of September. The total increase over the three-month period amounted to $30.8 billion.Net new investor money accounted for $7.9 billion of that increase. The remaining $22.9 billion came from gains in the market value of the assets held by the funds.Calculations based on the reported figures show that price movements contributed approximately 74% of the quarterly increase. Net investor inflows accounted for around 26%.The 63% increase in assets under management therefore does not mean that new investment rose by the same percentage. This measure reflects both money entering and leaving the funds and changes in the market value of their existing portfolios.Declines in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies weighed on the value of funds holding those assets during the first half of the year. Recovering prices and stronger investor demand supported BlackRock’s digital asset products in the third quarter.Combining the roughly $2.2 billion in first-half outflows with third-quarter inflows brings net inflows for the first nine months to approximately $5.7 billion. This calculation shows that inflows into the company’s crypto products had more than offset the first-half withdrawals by the end of September.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Year-over-year losses remain</h2>Despite the quarterly recovery, BlackRock’s digital assets under management remained 23% below the roughly $104 billion recorded a year earlier. The gap reflects the lingering impact of the earlier crypto market downturn.Over the past 12 months, investors added a net $6.3 billion to the company’s digital asset funds. During the same period, however, declines in market value erased $30.6 billion from assets under management.Investor withdrawals alone therefore cannot explain the year-over-year decline. While the funds continued to attract net inflows, losses in the value of their crypto holdings reduced their overall size.The difference between the quarterly and annual figures also highlights the importance of the comparison period. Assets grew sharply between June and September but remained well below their level in the same period last year.BlackRock’s figures show why fund demand and price performance need to be tracked separately. Positive net inflows indicate that investors continue to allocate money to these products, although those inflows cannot always offset falling crypto prices.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Digital asset products generate $39 million in revenue</h2>BlackRock earned a total of $39 million in fees and securities lending revenue from its digital asset products during the third quarter. This revenue is separate from investor inflows and the total value of assets under management.The company also manages the iShares Bitcoin Trust (<a href="https://jrkripto.com/tr/bitcoin-etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">IBIT</a>), its spot Bitcoin product. However, the earnings release did not provide separate figures for IBIT’s assets under management or net flows. <figure class="my-6"> <img src="https://minio-api-1.jrkripto.com/blog/ekran-g-r-nt-s-2026-10-14-181401-689daea4.webp" alt="Ekran görüntüsü 2026-10-14 181401.png" width="auto" height="auto" class="w-full rounded-lg border" /> </figure> The entire $7.9 billion in reported net inflows therefore cannot be attributed to IBIT or Bitcoin investments alone. The figures cover BlackRock’s digital asset products as a whole.The third-quarter results showed renewed investor demand alongside recovering prices. The year-over-year comparison, however, indicated that the company’s crypto funds had yet to return to their previous asset levels.

14 Oct 2026

Bitcoin Awaits US Inflation: 4 Key Indicators in Focus

The crypto market is focused on September’s US inflation data, due today at 3:30 p.m. Türkiye time. With Bitcoin trading below $84,000 ahead of the release, investors will watch how four key indicators shape the Fed’s interest rate outlook. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ calendar confirms the October 14 release.Forecasts suggest headline inflation could accelerate while monthly core inflation slows. This divergence could trigger reversals in <a href="https://jrkripto.com/en/coin/btc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">Bitcoin</a> and altcoins after the initial price reaction.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">What Are the Expectations for US Inflation?</h2>A forecast table citing The Wall Street Journal and Nick Timiraos puts the median monthly CPI estimate at 0.58%. The annual inflation forecast stands at 3.6%.For core CPI, which excludes food and energy, the median monthly estimate is 0.22%. The same table puts annual core inflation expectations at 2.4%.<table class="w-full border-collapse my-4"><tr><td class="border p-2 text-left">Indicator</td><td class="border p-2 text-left">September Forecast, Shared Table</td><td class="border p-2 text-left">August, Table Value</td></tr><tr><td class="border p-2 text-left">Monthly CPI</td><td class="border p-2 text-left">0.58%</td><td class="border p-2 text-left">0.40%</td></tr><tr><td class="border p-2 text-left">Annual CPI</td><td class="border p-2 text-left">3.6%</td><td class="border p-2 text-left">3.4%</td></tr><tr><td class="border p-2 text-left">Monthly Core CPI</td><td class="border p-2 text-left">0.22%</td><td class="border p-2 text-left">0.29%</td></tr><tr><td class="border p-2 text-left">Annual Core CPI</td><td class="border p-2 text-left">2.4%</td><td class="border p-2 text-left">2.4%</td></tr></table>Rounded to one decimal place, the monthly forecasts correspond to approximately 0.6% and 0.2%. However, a survey cited by MarketWatch puts annual core inflation expectations at 2.5%, highlighting a small difference between sources.Institutional forecasts in the table also split into two groups on annual core inflation. Bank of America and Goldman Sachs expect 2.5%, while JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank and UBS forecast 2.4%.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Bitcoin Trades Below $84,000 Ahead of the Release</h2>At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at approximately $83,400. <figure class="my-6"> <img src="https://minio-api-1.jrkripto.com/blog/btcusdt-2026-10-14-14-35-06-c79e06bb.webp" alt="BTCUSDT_2026-10-14_14-35-06.png" width="auto" height="auto" class="w-full rounded-lg border" /> </figure> For Bitcoin, the extent to which the figures deviate from expectations matters. An increase in annual CPI from the previous month may not trigger a fresh selloff if markets already anticipate it.Similarly, slower monthly core inflation does not guarantee a rally. Investor positioning ahead of the release and the bond market’s response could influence the strength of the move.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">How Could Above-Forecast Inflation Affect Crypto?</h2>Core CPI exceeding forecasts could strengthen expectations that the Fed will maintain tight monetary policy. In that scenario, rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar could weigh on demand for crypto assets.Alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum and less liquid altcoins could also face pressure. In markets with heavy leveraged positioning, liquidations could amplify the initial price move.Conversely, below-forecast core inflation could support expectations of easing interest rate pressure. A decline in the dollar and Treasury yields could create more favorable conditions for Bitcoin and altcoins.These scenarios outline the potential channels through which the data could affect markets. ETF demand, spot trading volume and crypto-specific developments could also influence prices.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Core Figures Will Matter Beyond the Headline Reading</h2>High headline CPI alongside low core CPI could send a mixed signal. Investors would then examine whether price increases remain concentrated in energy or extend more broadly into services.Expectations point to gasoline and food costs pushing headline inflation higher in September. Distinguishing energy-driven increases from broader price pressures will therefore matter when interpreting the report.After 3:30 p.m. Türkiye time, investors will watch whether movements in the dollar and Treasury yields accompany Bitcoin’s initial reaction. The subsequent US stock market opening could offer further clues about the persistence of risk appetite.If the four indicators point in different directions, the initial price move may not last. As the report’s details become clearer, investors could reassess their Fed expectations and crypto positions.

14 Oct 2026

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Starknet Votes on Exploring Independence From Ethereumabout 7 hours ago

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US PPI Delivers Sharp Upside Surprise: Pressure on Bitcoinabout 7 hours ago

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Bitcoin Slides Sharply as Crypto Liquidations Hit $951 Millionabout 11 hours ago

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BlackRock’s Crypto ETFs Attract $7.9 Billion in Inflows1 day ago

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Bitcoin Awaits US Inflation: 4 Key Indicators in Focus1 day ago

Blockchain, Altcoin

Starknet Votes on Exploring Independence From Ethereumabout 7 hours ago

Politics, BTC

US PPI Delivers Sharp Upside Surprise: Pressure on Bitcoinabout 7 hours ago

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Bitcoin Slides Sharply as Crypto Liquidations Hit $951 Millionabout 11 hours ago

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BlackRock’s Crypto ETFs Attract $7.9 Billion in Inflows1 day ago

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Bitcoin Awaits US Inflation: 4 Key Indicators in Focus1 day ago

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