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More →The long-to-short account ratio for BTC contracts was 1.62 as of 20:00 on October 18, 2026.
CoinWorld data: The BTCUSDT 4-hour long/short account ratio is 1.62, with more net long accounts than net short accounts. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago, it is down 0.0935; compared with the same-caliber snapshot 7 days ago, it is up 0.1755.
BIS economists: Banks have influential sway over stablecoin adoption
According to CoinWorld news, economists from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) pointed out that banks have a certain degree of influence over stablecoin adoption. Research shows that when banks raise deposit interest rates, the growth rate of stablecoins slows down. According to research by BIS economists Iñaki Aldasoro and Rashad Ahmed, stablecoin market capitalization grew by about 15% over a typical 10-week period during the sample period. For every one basis point increase in deposit interest rates, the growth rate of stablecoins will drop to about 12%. Under another approach, this growth rate drops to about 6%. The research also found that Circle's USDC and Tether's USDT are more closely linked. The paper suggests that regulators should consider whether stablecoin issuers can pay yields to holders, while weighing the pros and cons of requiring issuers to hold part of their reserves in bank deposits.
Bitwise executive: Whether the AI boom continues or fades, all roads lead to Bitcoin.
Benzinga reports that a Bitwise executive said Bitcoin is always the winner whether AI booms or busts, noting that "all roads lead to Bitcoin."
Token2049 on-site observations: fewer sponsors, more DEX projects.
According to CoinWorld news, on-site observations at Token2049 show that on October 12, 2026, crypto veteran, Amelia, Kirara, Shangxi, and Captain Kent discussed the Korean KBW and Singapore Token2049 in wublockchain. Several guests said that the number of attendees and projects at this year's two major conferences has decreased somewhat, Token2049 sponsors have decreased, DEX projects have increased, and the influence of side events continues to rise. At the same time, discussions about pre-token projects and financing cooperation have decreased, while the number of job seekers has increased. On the institutional side, financing has become more difficult, and the business focus is gradually shifting from expanding crypto asset holdings to increasing the value of existing assets. However, some guests also believe that the overall scale and project quality of Token2049 remain at a relatively high level, and the industry is still attracting newcomers.
BTC DVOL指数报38.6点
CoinWorld data: The latest reading of the BTC DVOL index is 38.6 points.
Michael Saylor: There will be a new Bitcoin announcement tomorrow.
Bitcoin Magazine reports that Michael Saylor hinted there will be a new announcement about Bitcoin tomorrow, saying "we found more room to accommodate orange (Bitcoin)."
The VVIX volatility index stands at 109.91 points.
CoinWorld US stock data: The VVIX volatility index closed at 109.91 points. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours earlier, it was unchanged; compared with the same-caliber snapshot 7 days earlier, it rose 25.03 points.
Circle pushes back on rival stablecoins, saying it keeps only 7 cents per dollar
Circle stated that it retains only 7 cents per dollar, pushing back against rival stablecoin allegations, saying competitors claim issuers retain too much money and make redemption costly. Circle reported revenue of approximately $1.4 billion in the first half of 2026, of which 59 cents went to partners and transaction costs, another 34 cents went to licenses, banking, liquidity, and compliance, leaving only 7 cents in profit. Circle also said every customer can redeem USDC for free and warned that competitors' models could lead to "a stablecoin that distributes everything but provides no funding." Competitor Open USD is backed by Coinbase, Stripe, and BlackRock, passing reserve income to participants after deducting fees. Notably, Coinbase is Circle's largest partner, while BlackRock manages the fund holding USDC reserves.
Leapmotor congratulates Debise on winning 6 individual race championships.
CoinWorld news: Leapmotor congratulates Debus on winning 6 individual race championships. Leapmotor posted on Weibo: Congratulations to Debus, the first European owner of the Leapmotor Lafa5, on winning 6 individual race championships, leading the field in the number of individual race victories this season!
Nine Wall Street firms decline OKXICE token.
Coin World data: Crypto News Flash reports that nine U.S.-listed companies, including Broadcom, Verizon, UnitedHealth Group, and CoreWeave, have used a new option granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to refuse to include their shares in OKXICE, a tokenized stock platform jointly operated by OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange. The list appeared in an update announcement on October 15, less than a month after the SEC opened a legal path for round-the-clock blockchain trading of U.S. stocks. The move makes OKXICE the first real test of how much control listed companies have over trading in digital copies of their shares.