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Zcash Developers Target January for Quantum-Resistant Payment Upgrades
Glassnode: 6.26 Million BTC Face Potential Public-Key Exposure Risk
Crypto AI Agents May Recommend Costlier Options Based on Your Wealth
Sui’s Hashi Bitcoin Lending Protocol Secures $500M in Commitments
Kyrgyzstan Shuts Down USDKG Stablecoin After UK Sanctions
US Government Moves $770M in Bitcoin as Mystery Wallets Surface
Standard Chartered Expands Crypto, RWA Custody to Singapore
Greece plans 10% crypto tax with €500 annual exemption
Bitcoin falls below $83K as oil jumps on Iran plan
Bitcoin Eyes $87K as ETFs drew $2.6B in September
Bitcoin Added to Robinhood Treasury in $25M Purchase
XRP ETFs Extend 12-Week Inflows as Price Dips to $1.46
U.S. Moves Over $100M in BTC, BNB; Sale Unconfirmed
Bitcoin slips under $84K as oil jumps on tanker attacks
Bitcoin holds $86K; $84K breakdown eyed by bears
CFTC Opens 60-Day Comment on CTX and CAM Crypto Rules
Bitcoin Down 32% One Year After $126K Record
Bringin launches euro accounts in 30 countries for Bitcoin firms
U.S. drops $10,000 crypto self-custody reporting plan
Strategy’s Bitcoin Treasury Hits 848,000 BTC After 334 BTC Buy
Metaplanet sells 10,000 BTC, buys 11,000 to prove liquidity
Bitcoin Trading Debuts at Czech Bank with $23 Minimum
Bitcoin Paths Mapped at 94%, 39% and 9% Volatility
OKXICE targets tokenized trading in 60+ U.S. stocks
Bitcoin Nears $87K, Then Slips Under $86K After Rally
CLARITY Act failure lifts 4 crypto sectors, Bitwise says
Bitcoin ETFs Add $102.7M as BTC Tops $86K
XRP Moves 35M; Mystery Wallet Forwards 6.5M Within Hours
VIX Perpetuals Explored by Cboe for 30‑Day Gauge
Zcash Developers Target January for Quantum-Resistant Payment Upgrades
Zcash developers are targeting January to introduce post-quantum signature instructions aimed at protecting transparent payments against potential future cryptographic attacks. The team is also developing a wallet privacy tool that can check balances without revealing which addresses belong to the same user.
Glassnode: 6.26 Million BTC Face Potential Public-Key Exposure Risk
Glassnode estimates that 6.26 million BTC, representing 31.2% of Bitcoin’s total supply, sits in addresses with publicly visible keys. The growing figure has drawn attention as concerns about AI-accelerated cryptography intensify across the crypto industry.
Crypto AI Agents May Recommend Costlier Options Based on Your Wealth
A study of 13 AI models found that agents sometimes recommended more expensive options when they believed users had greater financial resources. For crypto holders, wallet access and onchain data could introduce additional privacy and spending risks.
Sui’s Hashi Bitcoin Lending Protocol Secures $500M in Commitments
Sui’s Hashi protocol is preparing to bring Bitcoin-backed lending to its blockchain ecosystem with more than $500 million in capital commitments. The system is designed to let institutions use Bitcoin as collateral while keeping the underlying BTC on the Bitcoin network.
Kyrgyzstan Shuts Down USDKG Stablecoin After UK Sanctions
Kyrgyzstan is winding down USDKG, its gold-backed stablecoin, and state-owned Coin Nomad Exchange. The shutdown includes plans to redeem and burn more than 50 million tokens following UK sanctions against the issuer.
US Government Moves $770M in Bitcoin as Mystery Wallets Surface
Bitcoin moved as the U.S. government shifted about 9,261 BTC, valued at $770 million, to Coinbase Prime on Tuesday and Wednesday. The flow included seized assets—nearly half tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack—and an additional 2,456 BTC traced to previously unrecognized holdings, highlighting the scale and opacity of Washington’s cryptocurrency inventory.
Standard Chartered Expands Crypto, RWA Custody to Singapore
Standard Chartered will expand its digital asset custody to Singapore, adding selected cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets for institutions and accredited corporate investors. The service, announced Thursday, sits within the bank’s financing and securities-services unit and remains subject to applicable regulatory requirements, extending a business already active in the UAE, Luxembourg and Hong Kong.
Greece plans 10% crypto tax with €500 annual exemption
Greece plans a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency, with gains up to €500 ($560) per year exempt. A draft bill is open for public consultation and is slated for submission to parliament in November. The move would set Greece among the lower-rate jurisdictions in the European Union.
Bitcoin falls below $83K as oil jumps on Iran plan
Bitcoin (BTC) broke below $83,000 on Thursday Asian morning hours, falling 1.6% to just under $82,800 as oil prices jumped following a report the White House asked the Pentagon for strike options against Iran, pushing Treasury yields back toward their highest since 2002.
Bitcoin Eyes $87K as ETFs drew $2.6B in September
Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $83,739.56 as major cryptocurrencies slipped today, but two weeks of largely flat action keep the broader trend intact. A choppy, stair-step pattern has emerged. To convert the pause into a breakout above $87,000, BTC likely needs the same catalyst that powered September’s surge: large spot ETF inflows.
Bitcoin Added to Robinhood Treasury in $25M Purchase
Bitcoin gained a new corporate backer as Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) added approximately $25 million of BTC to its balance sheet on Oct. 7, 2026. The move, disclosed by executive Johann Kerbrat at DAS Asia, signals a strategic endorsement of the cryptocurrency despite Robinhood’s roughly $100 billion market valuation.
XRP ETFs Extend 12-Week Inflows as Price Dips to $1.46
XRP exchange-traded funds in the U.S. added $3.14 million on Oct. 6, led by a $10.55 million day for Bitwise, extending a 12-week streak of net inflows. Hours later, a flash move pushed XRP from $1.52 to $1.46, underscoring persistent volatility even as ETF demand remains steady.
U.S. Moves Over $100M in BTC, BNB; Sale Unconfirmed
Bitcoin (BTC) and Binance Coin (BNB) worth more than $100 million moved from U.S.-linked wallets on Tuesday, including 833.599 BTC ($71.6 million) and 40,285 BNB ($31.63 million). Some BTC flowed to addresses labeled as Coinbase Prime deposits, but no sale has been confirmed.
Bitcoin slips under $84K as oil jumps on tanker attacks
Bitcoin (BTC) fell about 1.5% early Wednesday, slipping below $84,000 as oil prices rose on stepped-up Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The move lifted Treasury yields and the dollar, pressuring cryptocurrencies broadly. BTC touched about $83,840 after trading near $86,600 Tuesday, while altcoins dropped as much as 5%.
Bitcoin holds $86K; $84K breakdown eyed by bears
Bitcoin (BTC) traded just above $86,000 early Tuesday, down 0.2% over 24 hours, after another rejection near $87,000 on Monday. The level matters because a clean break below $84,000 would signal bearish control, with the uptrend of higher lows from last week at risk, according to FxPro.
CFTC Opens 60-Day Comment on CTX and CAM Crypto Rules
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission opened an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on Monday for Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions (CTX) and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets (CAM), launching a 60-day comment window once published in the Federal Register. The move targets leveraged retail cryptocurrency trades and matters because it leaves ordinary spot markets outside new federal rules.
Bitcoin Down 32% One Year After $126K Record
Bitcoin (BTC) is down 32% to $85,453 one year after setting a record high above $126,000 on Oct. 6, 2025. The decline is notably milder than prior cycle anniversaries, when one-year drawdowns ranged from 69.7% to 82.3%, underscoring a comparatively less severe bear market this time.
Bringin launches euro accounts in 30 countries for Bitcoin firms
Bitcoin (BTC) companies gained a new banking option as Bringin launched an invite-only beta of euro business accounts across 30 European countries, enabling firms to hold, accept, and pay in Bitcoin and stablecoins, and run SEPA payments from a vIBAN in their own name. The rollout follows €15 million processed on its consumer platform.
U.S. drops $10,000 crypto self-custody reporting plan
Crypto reporting rule rollback: The U.S. Treasury Department withdrew a proposed requirement to report transactions over $10,000 to private wallets, FinCEN said Sunday. The move ends a plan dating to December 2020 and matters for banks and exchanges that would have faced new filing obligations.
Strategy’s Bitcoin Treasury Hits 848,000 BTC After 334 BTC Buy
Bitcoin holdings at Strategy reached 848,000 BTC on Oct. 4 after a 334 BTC purchase for $28.7 million. The latest buy averaged $85,838.80 per coin, lifting the firm’s total cost basis to $63.97 billion. Michael Saylor also disclosed a roughly $21 billion third-quarter gain on digital assets.
Metaplanet sells 10,000 BTC, buys 11,000 to prove liquidity
Bitcoin treasury holder Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC in the third quarter and later repurchased 11,000 BTC, ending with 44,000 BTC as of Sept. 30. The Japanese company said the round trip was a deliberate liquidity demonstration to show its bitcoin can be monetized and to strengthen access to financing.
Bitcoin Trading Debuts at Czech Bank with $23 Minimum
Bitcoin trading is now integrated into Partners Banka’s mobile app, marking the first seamless crypto service by a domestic commercial bank in Czechia. Through a partnership with licensed exchange Anycoin, clients can open a crypto account within minutes and trade bitcoin with as little as $23 (500 Czech korunas).
Bitcoin Paths Mapped at 94%, 39% and 9% Volatility
Bitcoin (BTC) investors have three distinct paths, Michael Saylor said on Oct. 4: direct ownership of BTC, amplified exposure via Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), or dollar income via STRC preferred stock. A chart dated Oct. 2 mapped their historical volatility at 94% for MSTR, 39% for BTC, and 9% for STRC.
OKXICE targets tokenized trading in 60+ U.S. stocks
Tokenized stocks will get a U.S. push as OKXICE moves to launch a trading venue for more than 60 listed companies, enabled by the SEC’s Sept. 17 Innovation Exemption. The joint venture notified the regulator of its plan, and co-chair Andrew Cuomo announced the move on X, signaling round-the-clock, faster-settling equity trades.
Bitcoin Nears $87K, Then Slips Under $86K After Rally
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to nearly $87,000 early Monday before reversing to just under $86,000 by Asian morning hours, still up 1.3% over 24 hours. The move came within about $500 of an eight-month high and marked a second failed push near resistance in a week, keeping $87,400 in focus.
CLARITY Act failure lifts 4 crypto sectors, Bitwise says
CLARITY Act setback reshaped near-term market dynamics as four crypto sectors gained business advantages after the Senate’s Sept. 15 procedural vote. Bitwise Asset Management CIO Matt Hougan outlined the benefits in a Sept. 30 analysis and warned of 1 risk that could unwind them, highlighting stablecoins’ ability to keep offering rewards on balances.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $102.7M as BTC Tops $86K
Bitcoin ETFs drew $102.67 million in net inflows on Thursday, led by a $195.57 million gain at BlackRock’s IBIT, a day after a nine-session inflow streak ended. With bitcoin topping $86,000, trading volume reached $1.97 billion and net assets rose to $109.34 billion, signaling renewed demand.
XRP Moves 35M; Mystery Wallet Forwards 6.5M Within Hours
XRP recorded a 35 million token transfer at 00:21 UTC on Oct. 2, worth $52.4 million, from a Ripple-labeled account to an unlabeled address. Within three hours, that receiving wallet forwarded 6.5 million XRP, underscoring fresh on‑chain movement tied to tagged payments on the XRP Ledger.
VIX Perpetuals Explored by Cboe for 30‑Day Gauge
VIX perpetual futures are under exploration by Cboe Global Markets, bringing a crypto-style, no-expiry design to Wall Street’s 30-day volatility gauge. The effort is in early stages with no contract specifications or regulatory filing. A move would adapt a 1993 concept and modern crypto format to the equity volatility benchmark.
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