Emma Collins
24 articles on Bitcoin World News
Editor-in-chief, Bitcoin World News.
Articles by Emma Collins
Bitcoin Momentum Gauge Flashes Red, Risks Sub-$60,000
Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing red on a widely watched momentum gauge on Nov. 13, 2026, signaling downside risk that could push prices back below $60,000. The shift matters because momentum-led selling often accelerates short-term moves, forcing tactical traders to de-risk and potentially amplifying volatility if support levels fail.
Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto Owes Kraken $165M, 70% Pledged
Bitcoin firm Nakamoto owes $165 million to Kraken, with about 70% of the bitcoin treasury firm’s coins pledged to the exchange. The coins were purchased around $118,000 each while bitcoin trades under $69,000, leaving the liability larger than the company’s entire market value.
Bitcoin Miners Face Risk as Democrats Target Data Centers
Bitcoin miners face mounting policy risk as newly empowered Democrats move to pause or restrict new data centers this week. Senator Bernie Sanders urged a national moratorium, while House leaders called an AI development pause a Day 1 priority. The shift threatens miners banking on AI hosting for growth.
Zcash NU7 goes live, cutting block time to 25 seconds
Zcash (ZEC) activated its NU7 network upgrade today, cutting the target time between blocks to 25 seconds, streamlining how wallets locate private payments, and reserving fees to support future miners. The changes aim to make private transactions faster and bolster long-term network security incentives.
Bitcoin Resilient on Nov. 5 as Leverage, Demand Lag
Bitcoin (BTC) held firm on Nov. 5, 2026, even as market leverage remained scarce and spot demand stayed tepid. The setup signals resilience in price action but a cautious risk appetite across derivatives and cash markets, leaving traders to gauge whether sidelined participation returns or conditions drift into consolidation.
Hong Kong mandates crypto tax reporting from 2027
Hong Kong will require crypto exchanges to report customer transactions to tax authorities, with firms collecting customer and transaction data from 2027 and information-sharing with overseas tax authorities beginning in 2028. The law tightens compliance expectations for digital asset platforms operating in or serving the city.
Bitcoin $342M Linked to Trump Media Sent to Crypto.com
Bitcoin linked to a wallet labeled as associated with Trump Media moved $342 million to Crypto.com, blockchain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence indicate. The shift suggests potential exchange-bound intent and raises questions about liquidity needs, treasury management, and disclosure surrounding the entity’s cryptocurrency holdings.
Ripple RLUSD Adds $972M in 90 Days; USDT at $178.3B
Ripple RLUSD expanded by roughly $972 million over the past 90 days, lifting its circulating supply to about $2.57 billion. The gain makes RLUSD the fastest-growing major stablecoin of the quarter as larger rivals, including USDT and USDC, saw contraction. Tether’s USDT current supply stands near $178.3 billion.
Moscow Exchange to list Bitcoin and USDT in December
Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether’s USDT will list on the U.S.-sanctioned Moscow Exchange in December, aiming to bring back crypto trading that Russians conduct abroad. One of the assets, USDT, is issued by a company that freezes wallets appearing on the U.S. sanctions list, underscoring compliance risks.
Crypto Braces for Policy Shift as Democrats Gain Congress
Crypto regulation faces a new direction as Democrats surge toward Senate and House majorities after the Nov. 3, 2026 midterms, breaking Republican dominance across all three branches. The change in congressional control matters for the industry’s legislative agenda and the regulatory tone likely to emerge in the next session.
Bitcoin Breaks Midterm Pattern Traced to 2014
Bitcoin is breaking a midterm election pattern dating back to 2014, marking a notable divergence as markets head into Nov. 3, 2026. The move matters because it challenges an established cycle traders have watched around U.S. midterms, raising questions about how BTC will trade as results filter through.
Bitcoin Ally Lummis Successor: Trump Backs Hageman
Bitcoin advocate Cynthia Lummis’ Wyoming Senate seat is up for a successor today. Former President Donald Trump reaffirmed support for Rep. Harriet Hageman, who won the August Republican primary with 62.7% against four challengers, setting up a general election contest against Democrat James Byrd. The outcome matters for crypto policy.
Crypto flagged in China Party anti-graft push, 2 techs named
Cryptocurrency and blockchain were singled out in a new anti-corruption directive from China’s ruling Communist Party, which explicitly named two technologies—virtual currency and blockchain—as targets for a crackdown on corruption schemes using such tools. The move elevates digital assets as an enforcement priority for authorities.
Bitcoin ETFs post $643M outflows on Friday rout
Bitcoin ETFs shed $643 million on Friday, the first trading day after the Binance hack, marking the largest one-day withdrawal since June 25. The setback leaves 2026 only marginally positive for flows, underscoring fragile risk appetite around BTC-linked funds and their sensitivity to security shocks.
Binance Buys Back Tokens as Ethena Sends 128.6M ENA
Binance is repurchasing assets lost in its $6.3 billion hack, with blockchain trackers flagging activity on October 31. Wallets linked to Ethena moved 128.63 million ENA—about $24 million—into a Binance deposit address in several tranches, aligning with on-chain data showing the exchange is sourcing coins via market channels and OTC deals.
Hyperliquid Fees Hit 30-Day High as Perps Hit $17.44B
Hyperliquid fees climbed to a 30-day high as perpetuals turnover reached $17.44 billion on Oct. 29, signaling a sharp pickup in derivatives activity. Liquidations rose to about $252 million, while outstanding positions declined, indicating aggressive short-term trading and risk management across the venue.
Bitcoin Deemed Property by Thai Supreme Court, 10-Year Term Upheld
Bitcoin was recognized as property by Thailand’s Supreme Court, which found the cryptocurrency has a market price, can be cashed out, and is publicly holdable. The court upheld a 10-year prison sentence for a man who assisted robbers, underscoring that bitcoin can be treated as property in criminal cases.
Bitcoin Traders Eye Key Inflation Inflection Chart
Bitcoin (BTC) traders are watching one pivotal chart that has reached an inflation inflection point, a setup that could sway pricing across risk assets. The signal matters now because it may influence how inflation trends develop next and, in turn, how bitcoin and tech stocks are repriced.
Ripple RLUSD Gets Moody’s A2/P-1 After US Bank Nod
Ripple USD (RLUSD) received investment-grade ratings from Moody’s on Oct. 27, one day after Ripple won final approval for a national trust bank. Moody’s assigned A2 long-term and P-1 short-term deposit ratings, citing RLUSD’s backing and redemption framework. Ripple targets 103% reserve coverage, with bankruptcy risks noted in the assessment.
Bitcoin Averages 53.7% Gain After Midterms; S&P 15%
Bitcoin (BTC) has averaged a 53.7% gain in the 12 months following U.S. midterm elections, with the S&P 500 up 15%. With the next vote on Nov. 3, history points to a constructive backdrop for crypto and equities. Bitcoin last traded near $84,459.46.
Datavault AI Drops 50% after Loss of Access to 1,309 BTC
Datavault AI (DVLT) tumbled 49.55% on Tuesday after disclosing it has been unable to withdraw bitcoin since June, forcing a restatement of results. The stock closed at $0.067 on volume of roughly 244 million shares, underscoring material exposure to a 1,309.04 BTC balance linked to a prior deal.
Zcash founders split over $125M grant fund’s future
Zcash co-founders are at odds over the $125 million grant fund, with Josh Swihart rejecting Sean Bowe’s call to disable only the Zcash Community Grants stream. Swihart urged retiring the entire development fund instead, warning a partial change would sow market uncertainty and deepen community division.
Bitcoin risk mood cools as JPMorgan flags AI funding
Bitcoin sentiment faces a reality check as lenders reevaluate AI-branded borrowers. On Oct. 23, a J.P. Morgan Private Bank strategist said the “AI” label no longer secures funding. That matters for crypto, where AI-fueled risk-taking has supported appetite for bitcoin since late 2022.
Bitcoin: Strive Adds 6,182 BTC, Lifting Total to 43,000
Bitcoin holdings at Strive increased by 6,182 BTC to 43,000 BTC after a $511 million purchase, completed during a period that included the closing of a $630 million preferred-stock offering. The move lifted its balance by 16.8%, underscoring an aggressive treasury allocation to BTC.
