Crypto News October 21, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

[LIVE] October 21, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

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Bitcoin (BTC) investors are closely monitoring market dynamics ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, with analysts highlighting two critical price levels that may dictate the cryptocurrency's trajectory. In the altcoin space, interest is brewing for Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP, as recent data from Santiment suggests potential trading opportunities for these assets. Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) has achieved a significant milestone with the Alpenglow Network, promising to enhance transaction speeds by up to 40 times. In regulatory developments, a joint application has been submitted to the SEC for six altcoins, including Cardano, potentially signaling a shift in regulatory approaches. Ethereum is experiencing mixed fortunes, reaching a record high while also seeing a drop in earnings, with 43.8 million ETH currently locked in smart contracts. In a notable move, Switzerland has granted historic approval for Bitcoin, paving the way for broader participation from individual investors.
12:42
One analyst stated that he expects Bitcoin (BTC) to move sideways in the $80,000-$84,000 range before the FED decision.
11:40
Santiment stated that XRP and DOGE are in relatively favorable buying zones based on on-chain data.
10:37
Solana's Alpenglow update aims to reduce transaction completion time from six seconds to 150 milliseconds.
09:33
Chainlink (LINK), Hedera (HBAR), Aptos (APT), Avalanche (AVAX), Stellar (XLM), and Cardano (ADA) have filed a joint request with the SEC.
08:33
The amount of assets locked for staking purposes on the Ethereum network reached a new record high of 43.8 million ETH in the third quarter of 2026.
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