Sports-centric prediction market platform Novig says its trading volume nearly doubled around the launch of its Sydney Sweeney campaign, with first-time depositors more than tripling. The company-reported figures cover a window that also included the start of the NFL season, and a new funding round reportedly values Novig at $2 billion. The Figures Overlap With […]
As some analysts continue pushing the “Uptober” narrative, calling for a strong rally in October based on its historic performance, the same historic data now warns to be more cautious. The two most predictable months in terms of bitcoin price performance rose in 10 of the previous 12 years, but ended in the red three […]
Brazilian markets, including Ibovespa futures and the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ), rose up to 12% overnight after Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, seen as a more market-friendly option, defeated President Lula in the first round of Sunday’s Brazilian presidential election ahead of an impending runoff. Brazil’s Markets React Favorably to Bolsonaro’s Surprise Lead in […]
This weekend, the crypto exchange OKX and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) owner Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) submitted a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and said the duo intends to create a 24/7 platform for tokenized U.S. stocks. Tokenized Stocks Move Into the Mainstream In June 2025, tokenized stocks witnessed a […]
Strategy and Blackrock’s IBIT now control a combined 1.653 million bitcoin worth roughly $140.82 billion, nearly 8% of the network’s absolute 21 million supply ceiling. The two piles are almost the same size, but that’s where the resemblance ends. Strategy operates a corporate treasury, while IBIT’s bitcoin backs shares in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) trust. […]
Geneva, Switzerland — October 5, 2026 — The Office of Justin Sun today announced the newest recipients of the Justin Sun Prize: independent researcher Wouter van Doorn, mathematics Ph.D. student Quanyu Tang, and mathematics researcher Yanyang Li from Nanjing’s Southeast University, recognized for contributions spanning six Erdős problems. Wouter van Doorn is an independent number […]
The CFTC took the wraps off a potentially sweeping U.S. crypto market framework Monday, opening a 60-day public comment period on rules covering retail crypto commodity transactions. Chairman Michael S. Selig paired the move with an unusually direct message to builders: “Build here.” His pitch is simple but consequential. Washington wants crypto firms operating under […]
Bitcoin rallied to an intraday peak of $86,969 before erasing most of the gains and returning to trade near $85,200 with a $1.71 trillion market cap. Bitcoin Rejection Near $87K Triggers Intraday Volatility Bitcoin wiped out early gains on Monday as the cryptocurrency again appeared to face rejection near $87,000 amid unusual volatility for a […]
FinCEN, a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department, is planning to kill two crypto surveillance proposals that spent years hanging over self-custody and privacy tools without ever becoming law. One would have required banks and money transmitters to collect information on certain self-hosted wallet transactions above $3,000 and report larger ones above $10,000. The other […]
S&P Global Ratings has introduced a new framework for assessing onchain lending vaults after deposits in the sector surged to $10 billion. S&P Global Brings Wall Street Risk Ratings to DeFi Vaults S&P Global is pushing deeper into crypto markets with a new framework designed to assess the risks of blockchain-based lending vaults. The firm’s […]
Bitcoin’s notorious halving event is getting closer, and as of Monday, there are now fewer than 80,000 blocks left until that point. When that happens, at block height 1050000, on or around April 12, 2028, block rewards will shrink from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC. Bitcoin’s Fifth Halving Moves Into View As of today, according […]
Publicly traded ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced Monday that it has edged closer to its stated goal of obtaining 5% of the circulating ETH supply, adding about $41 million worth of the cryptocurrency to its holdings over the last week. Bitmine Nears 5% ETH Supply Target Bitmine said Monday that it obtained an […]
Strive bought 2,000 bitcoin for roughly $169 million in a single week, lifting its treasury total to 29,462 BTC. The purchase was about six times larger than Strategy’s latest 334 BTC addition, even though Strategy still controls a stack roughly 29 times Strive’s size. Strive funded the expansion partly through SATA preferred stock and $56.7 […]
U.S. bitcoin ETFs attracted $241.08 million in the week through Oct. 2, extending their winning streak to three weeks even as inflows slowed sharply from the previous period. Blackrock Adds $450M as Bitcoin ETF Demand Splits The flood of institutional money into bitcoin slowed last week, but it never disappeared. After attracting $2.39 billion in […]
Binance has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) product stack built directly into its cryptocurrency exchange to help users analyze markets, automate trading strategies, and build custom financial tools. Three-Tier AI Product Stack Binance unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) product suite Monday designed to integrate customized financial analytics, strategy automation and developer tools directly into […]
Bitcoin’s price held between $85,800 to $86,000 per unit on Oct. 5 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern time, with its larger trend still favoring bulls, yet the market was pressing directly into resistance rather than breaking free. Every tracked daily exponential moving average and simple moving average from 10 through 200 periods remained bullish, while momentum […]
Strategy added another 334 BTC for $28.7 million, bringing its bitcoin holdings to exactly 848,000 BTC as of Oct. 4. The company paid an average $85,838.80 per coin in the latest purchase, while its entire bitcoin position carries a $63.97 billion cost basis. Michael Saylor also disclosed a roughly $21 billion third-quarter gain on digital […]
Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC and subsequently bought 11,000 BTC during the third quarter, using the unusual round trip to demonstrate that its bitcoin treasury can be converted into cash when needed. Metaplanet Ends Q3 With 44,000 BTC After Liquidity Test Metaplanet has answered a question hanging over corporate bitcoin treasuries: what happens when creditors want […]
Czech Republic bank Banka has partnered with licensed cryptocurrency exchange Anycoin to offer direct bitcoin trading inside its mobile app. In-App Trading Partners Banka has launched direct bitcoin trading in its mobile app, making it the first domestic commercial bank in the Czech Republic to offer clients seamlessly integrated cryptocurrency transactions. According to a local […]
French and U.S. law enforcement have dismantled an international network of non-profit associations accused of using humanitarian aid appeals to divert over $2 million to Hamas’ military wing between 2020 and 2026. French Arrests and U.S. Sanctions A joint investigation by French and U.S. law enforcement has uncovered a network of non-profit associations accused of […]
Three executives of crypto-linked companies proposed taxing exchanges between cryptocurrencies and stablecoins directly, stressing that this treatment would accelerate the use of crypto as a means of payment and reduce the complexity of calculating these taxes for users. French Crypto Executive Trio Proposes Crypto-to-Stablecoin Exchange Tax A proposal to develop a new crypto taxation regime […]
An international study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution found that oak trees hit hard by caterpillars in one year delay budburst by about three days the following spring, leaving newly hatched larvae with little fresh food. The shift sharply cuts caterpillar survival and reduces leaf damage to the trees by more than half. Caterpillars […]
Bitcoin can serve investors who want direct ownership, amplified market exposure, or dollar income, according to Michael Saylor. His comparison puts historical volatility at 94% for Strategy’s common stock, 39% for BTC, and 9% for its STRC preferred stock. Saylor Separates Bitcoin Ownership, Amplified Exposure, and Income Investors interested in bitcoin do not all want […]
Webull has joined X’s Cashtag Partner Program to connect stock and cryptocurrency discussions with its investing platform. The agreement also creates opportunities to use social media data alongside market information for investors making their own trading decisions. Webull Connects X’s Crypto Conversations With Trading Investors discussing stocks and cryptocurrencies on X can reach Webull’s trading […]
Japan added Russian crypto exchange Garantex to its asset-freeze list this week, joining the U.S. and European Union in targeting a platform Treasury says handled more than $100 million tied to ransomware and other illicit activity. There’s one catch. U.S. authorities seized Garantex’s domain in March 2025, and Treasury says its staff had already shifted […]
The Ethereum Foundation and Open Anonymity Project have launched zkAPI, a system that lets people prepay for AI and other metered services without attaching their billing identity to every request. Live on Ethereum mainnet since Oct. 1, zkAPI uses zero-knowledge proofs and disposable API keys to separate the person paying from what they’re buying. There’s […]
While some national polls favored President Lula over Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, Polymarket accurately predicted the opposite outcome days before the polls, giving Bolsonaro a lead. This behavior is similar to what happened before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, when Trump emerged victorious. Polymarket Beats Polls In the Brazilian Election Prediction markets have become a reliable […]
XRP’s long history and familiar financial applications help explain its appeal to institutional investors, according to Bitwise’s investment chief. His comments frame advisor interest around confidence in the asset’s longevity and connections to established financial functions. XRP’s Staying Power Gives Advisors Confidence Financial advisors evaluating XRP find assurance in its long track record and recognizable […]
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week brought a legal challenge to the federal chartering route used by crypto businesses, new U.S. […]
Bitcoin’s price is putting Uptober’s reputation back on trial. After closing September near $83,560, the leading crypto asset ripped as high as $86,771 Sunday, placing Friday’s $87,177 peak squarely in the crosshairs. Bitcoin’s Uptober Tailwinds Put $87K Wall Back in the Crosshairs Bitcoin’s price entered October with one of its strongest seasonal tailwinds, and Sunday’s […]
The total crypto market cap recovered from a $50 billion macroeconomic dip to finish the week nearly flat. The altcoin market cap dropped slightly from $1.3 trillion to $1.285 trillion due to mixed overall altcoin performance. Crypto Market Rebounds After Macro-Driven Dip The cryptocurrency market ended a volatile week nearly flat, recovering from a Sept. […]
SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ statements come as the agency proposes a new regulatory framework regarding the custody of crypto assets. He stressed that the SEC is taking on the crypto-regulation task after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act last month. SEC Chair Stresses More Crypto Regulation Is Coming The Securities and Exchange Commission […]