James Walker
24 articles on Bitcoin World News
Articles by James Walker
Bitcoin Volatility Curve Shows Midterm Bump Nov. 2
Bitcoin volatility showed a midterm bump on Nov. 2, 2026, with the term structure indicating elevated implied risk at intermediate maturities. The shift highlights traders’ focus on mid-horizon outcomes, with pricing diverging from nearer and longer-dated tenors. The development matters for hedging, options strategies and risk management across BTC markets.
Crypto Markets Face a Busy Week With Binance Fallout, U.S. Midterms and Jobs Data Ahead
Bitcoin enters the week of Nov. 2 with 3 catalysts in focus: the market fallout from a Binance hack, U.S. midterm elections, and the monthly jobs report. Investors are watching how these events intersect to shape liquidity, policy expectations and risk appetite across cryptocurrency markets.
Bitcoin nears $79K as markets shrug off major hack
Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded toward $79,000 on Monday as broader crypto markets looked past the sector’s largest known hack. Zcash (ZEC) led major cryptocurrencies, while oil prices slipped on a report that Donald Trump favors giving Iran diplomacy more time ahead of U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday.
Bitcoin at 18: White Paper’s Goals Met, Culture Looms Larger
Bitcoin marks 18 years since the white paper, prompting a clear question: what has it actually done, and for whom, today? Much of Satoshi Nakamoto’s original design has been realized in practice, yet the broader cultural impact may now outweigh the protocol itself—shaping finance, policy and technology far beyond BTC holders.
Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hot Wallet Breach: How the Attack Unfolded
Binance suffered a security breach on October 29 that resulted in approximately $6.3 billion in unauthorized withdrawals across multiple blockchains. The incident involved malicious wallet authorizations, an extensive laundering operation, billions in frozen assets and a recovery plan backed by Binance’s company funds.
Australia Questions Retail Prediction Markets as ASIC Warns
Prediction markets for retail clients came under fresh scrutiny in Australia on Friday, as the securities regulator said the contracts have all the features of a bet. The stance, delivered 1 day after testimony by ASIC Chair Sarah Court, stops short of a ban but raises a high bar for approval.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $423M in 3 Days as BlackRock Leads
Bitcoin ETFs added $423.66 million over three consecutive sessions this week, led by a $137.33 million haul on Wednesday. BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for $136.01 million of that day’s total, underscoring a concentration in flows. Net assets reached $104.88 billion as trading value eased to $1.26 billion, the week’s low so far.
Bitcoin Dips to $76,300 as Binance Confirms $6.3B Hack
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to around $76,300 on Thursday after Binance confirmed a security breach with an estimated $6.3 billion impact. BTC had touched a 24-hour high of $81,890 earlier before the selloff, which coincided with widespread liquidations. Binance said part of the funds, roughly $3 billion, were frozen onchain.
ICE plans U.S. venue for Hyperliquid perpetual futures
Hyperliquid perpetual futures could come to the U.S. as Intercontinental Exchange plans a new venue offering 24/7 perpetual contracts across stocks, commodities and crypto, pending Commodity Futures Trading Commission approval. ICE is also investing in Trade, aligning capital and infrastructure to support the rollout if regulators clear the model.
Bitcoin nodes on Windows, Mac hit by 3 AI-found flaws
Bitcoin nodes on Windows and macOS can be crashed via three flaws uncovered by a language-model scan, with the issues now publicly disclosed. The vulnerabilities are the first announced under Bitcoin Core’s new rules for bugs that are easy to find, highlighting operational risks for node operators and the project’s evolving disclosure framework.
DTCC launches tokenization for $30T in eligible securities
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) launched a tokenization service Wednesday, enabling blockchain-based representations of traditional assets. At launch, 34 eligible securities representing about $30 trillion in market value are supported across the Canton Network and DTCC’s private Besu blockchain, covering select Russell 1000 large-cap stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries.
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $81K as Pepe Jumps 9%
Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded above $81,000 as an Asian chip rally lifted risk assets, with memecoin Pepe up 9%. The move follows $176 million of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and comes ahead of a 18:00 UTC Federal Reserve decision, with futures pointing to firmer risk appetite and traders eyeing policy guidance.
Ripple Swell 10th: Bessent Outlines Plan B on CLARITY Act
Ripple Swell featured U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Oct. 27, who said the Treasury will coordinate with the SEC and CFTC after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act stalled in the Senate. The remarks signal a regulatory workaround that matters for crypto oversight and market certainty.
Bitcoin Accumulation Now, Galaxy Says Bear Ended Under $58K
Bitcoin (BTC) has traded listlessly near $80,000 after a rally to $84,459.46, but Galaxy Digital says it’s time to accumulate. Head of research Alex Thorn argues the bear market ended in June under $58,000, placing BTC in an accumulation phase that has preceded past advances. The call matters for positioning now.
Ripple wins OCC nod for Ripple National Trust Bank
Ripple National Trust Bank won final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, allowing Ripple to operate a specialized bank under federal supervision. The charter follows a July 2025 application and conditional approval that December, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse announcing the sign-off late Monday.
Bitcoin Odds Hit 21% for US Treasury Buy on Kalshi
Bitcoin odds on Kalshi rose to 21% that the U.S. Treasury will buy BTC by Jan. 1, 2028, even as trading interest remains thin. A shorter-dated market for 2026 shows just 2%, and the longer market has only $1,617 in total volume. The contract requires a formal purchase announcement.
Crypto Week Ahead: Central Bank Rate Calls and Coinbase Results to Watch
Crypto markets face a dense macro slate this week as four central banks decide policy from Wednesday to Friday and Coinbase reports earnings. The focus is not the headline rate, but guidance from officials, including Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, which could shape digital-asset positioning into December.
Bitcoin slips below $80K as traders de-risk pre-Fed
Bitcoin (BTC) fell nearly 2% to about $79,800 on Monday morning in Asia as traders reduced risk ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. The pullback matters because positioning into the policy decision is pressuring major cryptocurrencies and risk assets in tandem.
Bitcoin slips under $81K as 50-day support breaks
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to about $80,800 on Saturday after closing below its 50-day moving average near $81,784 for the first time since August. The break erased a key technical floor and coincided with $318 million in long positions being liquidated, underscoring the risk of further volatility if the level is not quickly reclaimed.
Stablecoins Bridge Boosted as 3 Asian Central Banks Join
Stablecoins gained a cross-border push as three Asian central banks moved to align approaches for regulated stablecoins and digital bank deposits. On Oct. 23, the Monetary Authority of Singapore expanded the BLOOM initiative to include Malaysia and Thailand, aiming to cut cost and complexity in linking institutions across markets.
XRP Ledger gets $150M Franklin Templeton fund shares
XRP Ledger added $150 million in tokenized money market fund shares from Franklin Templeton on Friday, concentrated in a single wallet. The move lifts the wallet’s balance to nearly 193 million sgBENJI at a recorded $1.039 per share, underscoring the ledger’s growing tokenized assets footprint.
Bitcoin Multisig Loans Debut at Sygnum with Debifi
Bitcoin holders can now access a bank-backed, multisig-secured loan, as Sygnum and Debifi launch MultiSYG. Announced a year ago for a first-half 2026 rollout, the product is now advertised by the bank but not yet available for use. The debut marks the first such loan from a regulated bank.
Blockchain Association Presses Congress on 10 Crypto Tax Rules
Crypto tax rules took center stage as the Blockchain Association urged Congress on Oct. 22 to pass bipartisan digital asset tax legislation built around 10 principles. The trade group called for a de minimis exemption, wash sale rules, no tax on self-transfers, and access to retirement accounts.
Kazakhstan Clears Kraken After 18% Bitcoin Mining Share
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, secured in-principle approval on Thursday to expand into Kazakhstan, positioning the exchange to offer trading, investment services, and digital asset custody. The move follows Kazakhstan’s shift from hosting 18% of global Bitcoin mining in 2021 to building a more tightly regulated cryptocurrency industry.
