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Bitcoin Price Fluctuates Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Macroeconomic Concerns
Bitcoin's price experienced volatility, trading above and below $81,000, influenced by conflicting reports regarding potential U.S.-Iran military confrontation and broader macroeconomic factors.
Oct 9, 2026
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Record Significant Outflows, Erasing October Inflows
Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) experienced their largest single-day outflow since June, totaling $485 million, effectively nullifying all net inflows for October. Concurrently, Ether ETFs registered their seventh consecutive session o
Oct 8, 2026
Bitcoin Trades Near $82,000 Amid Macroeconomic Factors and Analyst Forecasts
Bitcoin recently traded near $82,000, experiencing a decline from its prior range. This movement occurred as some analysts projected a potential trading range for Bitcoin in Q4.
Oct 8, 2026
Standard Chartered to Expand Institutional Crypto Custody Services to Singapore
Standard Chartered plans to offer institutional-grade custody for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized assets in Singapore. This expansion is subject to local regulatory requirements and will serve accredited corporate and instituti
Oct 8, 2026
Greece Proposes 10% Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency, Annual Exemption for Small Gains
Greece is reportedly drafting legislation to introduce a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency, with an exemption for the first €500 of annual gains. This rate is lower than a previously discussed 15% figure.
Oct 8, 2026
Securitize Launches Tokenized US Stocks on Solana, Expanding to Traditional Venues
Securitize has launched tokenized US stocks, including major companies like Apple and Nvidia, on the Solana blockchain. These tokenized assets are backed 1:1 by real shares, retaining dividends and voting rights, with future plans for tradi
Oct 8, 2026
Samsung Wallet Integrates USDC Transfers on Solana for US Galaxy Users
Samsung Wallet will enable USDC transfers for eligible US Galaxy device users starting in late October, utilizing the Solana blockchain. This feature facilitates cross-border remittances and transfers to bank accounts in over 60 countries.
Oct 8, 2026
Coinbase Integrates Deribit, Plans Relaunch of Coinbase Pro for Institutional Access
Coinbase has integrated Deribit's derivatives offerings, aiming to provide US institutions access to options and perpetual futures. This development is part of Coinbase's strategy, which also includes plans to relaunch Coinbase Pro later th
Oct 8, 2026
Hunter Biden Comments on LAPTOP Token, Citing 'Trolling' Intent and Market Maker Issues
Hunter Biden has addressed the LAPTOP token, stating his intention was to 'troll' similar projects. He also called for the market maker to 'buy it all back and burn it' amid reports of thin liquidity and market-maker-linked gains.
Oct 8, 2026
Rep. Hill Criticizes SEC/CFTC Crypto Actions, Calls for Permanent Legislation
Representative French Hill stated that actions by the SEC and CFTC regarding crypto regulation "fall short" of the clarity needed. He emphasized that only permanent legal changes can ensure U.S. leadership in the digital asset space.
Oct 8, 2026
Tether Partners with Kazakhstan's Central Bank to Explore Tenge Stablecoin and Asset Tokenization
Tether has entered an agreement with the National Bank of Kazakhstan to investigate the potential development of a stablecoin pegged to the tenge and a framework for tokenizing real-world assets. This collaboration aims to support Kazakhsta
Oct 8, 2026
US Government Moves Seized Crypto, Raising Questions of Potential Sale
The US government recently transferred a significant amount of seized cryptocurrency to addresses identified as likely belonging to Coinbase Prime. This movement, totaling over $100 million in Bitcoin and BNB, has prompted speculation regar
Oct 8, 2026
Ethereum Researcher Urges 'Bunker Mode' Crypto Migration Amid AI Threat to Private Keys
An Ethereum researcher has advised crypto users to consider migrating funds to new addresses, citing concerns that advancements in AI mathematics could compromise private-key security sooner than quantum computing.
Oct 8, 2026
Prosecutors Apply Bitcoin Fog Venue Ruling to Roman Storm's Tornado Cash Case
Prosecutors are invoking a recent appeals court decision in the Bitcoin Fog case against Roman Storm's efforts to challenge the legal venue for his Tornado Cash charges in New York. Storm, a co-founder of Tornado Cash, has reportedly cited
Oct 7, 2026
Polymarket Deploys Protocol V2 Upgrade Featuring ERC-1155 and pUSD Collateral
Polymarket has launched its Protocol V2 upgrade, shifting from a Gnosis-based system to a single ERC-1155 positions contract and introducing pUSD as collateral. Users with existing bets will need to approve actions, as their positions will
Oct 7, 2026
Bitmine Nears 5% Ethereum Ownership Cap, Anticipates End to ETH Purchases
Bitmine is approaching its self-imposed 5% cap on Ethereum holdings, signaling an imminent halt to its token purchases. This development marks the conclusion of an accumulation period that positioned Bitmine as the world's largest Ethereum
Oct 7, 2026
Europol Highlights Quantum Threat to Crypto Wallets, Urges Immediate Mitigation
Europol has issued a warning regarding the vulnerability of exposed private keys to quantum attacks, urging crypto developers, exchanges, and users to begin post-quantum migrations. Separately, a financial expert noted that banks require sp
Oct 7, 2026
Robinhood Adds Bitcoin to Corporate Balance Sheet
Robinhood has acquired $25 million worth of Bitcoin for its corporate balance sheet, marking its first such holding. A senior vice president indicated this purchase reinforces the company's commitment to the crypto sector.
Oct 7, 2026