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Aptos Makes Encrypted Mempool Optional on Mainnet

Aptos crypto has activated its optional Encrypted Mempool on mainnet, letting compatible wallets and apps conceal pending transaction instructions, assets and amounts until validators finalize transaction ordering. The feature targets maximal extractable value (MEV), including frontrunning and sandwich attacks, but it is not free: encrypted transactions have a minimum gas price twice the network’s base…

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Why did Bitcoin’s latest rally stop near $84,000?

Bitcoin price has rebounded toward $84,000 on October 13 despite a steep selloff in South Korean equities, but weak ETF demand and heavy selling orders near resistance have prevented buyers from pushing higher. Summary Bitcoin recovered toward $84,000 despite heavy losses in South Korean technology stocks, with the KOSPI falling approximately 7.4% over the past…

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