Emma Collins
24 articles on Bitcoin World News
Editor-in-chief, Bitcoin World News.
Articles by Emma Collins
Bitcoin Tests $86K as 1.07M BTC Supply Wall Comes Into Focus
Bitcoin has pushed into the $86,000 area, where Glassnode identifies roughly 1.07 million BTC of supply between $83,000 and $86,000. ETF breakeven levels and short-liquidation clusters add to the significance of the zone.
Strategy Market Cap Jumps 80% as MSTR Stock Gains 54%
Strategy says its market capitalization increased by $31.6 billion over three months, while MSTR shares gained about 54% as the company continued managing its Bitcoin treasury and preferred-stock programs.
Bitcoin ETFs Pull Nearly $1B as BTC Reaches Highest Level Since January
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows on Sept. 21, marking their strongest daily inflow since October 2025 as Bitcoin climbed to its highest level since January.
Dogecoin Leads Crypto Rebound as $844M in Shorts Liquidate
Dogecoin jumped more than 15% as the crypto market rebounded, while more than $1 billion in positions were liquidated over 24 hours. Bitcoin held above $85,000 as forced short buying drove much of the rally.
X Brings Bitcoin and Stock Trading Closer to the Timeline
X is expanding its financial features for U.S. users, allowing them to tap cashtags such as $BTC and $TSLA, view live market data and move directly to partner trading platforms.
Crypto Week Ahead: Bitcoin Rebounds as Markets Digest Fed Hike
Bitcoin is holding near $85,000 as crypto markets recover after the Federal Reserve raised its policy rate to a 3.75%-4% target range. This week, traders will watch U.S. economic data, tokenized-stock developments and major crypto governance votes.
Bank of Korea Begins 24-Hour Won Settlement Pilot for Foreign Investors
The Bank of Korea has launched a pilot for a 24-hour won settlement network designed to give foreign investors access to Korean won settlement outside South Korea’s normal banking hours.
Bitcoin Holds Above $81K as NEAR Surges on ZEC Swap Activity
Bitcoin traded above $81,000 during Monday's Asian session as NEAR surged about 23% on increased Zcash swap activity through NEAR Intents. Broader markets also gained as investors watched U.S.-China trade talks and falling oil prices.
Bitcoin Holds Near $81K as BIT-Linked Wallet Sends 2,400 BTC to Binance
Bitcoin is holding near $81,000 as a wallet linked to BIT, formerly Matrixport, sends another 1,000 BTC to Binance. The latest transfer brings the wallet's reported deposits to 2,400 BTC this week.
Vietnam and Austria Strengthen Cooperation on Crypto Oversight
Vietnam and Austria are expanding cooperation on financial supervision as Vietnam prepares to develop its pilot crypto-asset market and license service providers. Officials discussed investor protection, risk management and anti-money laundering controls.
21Shares Says Growing XRPL Activity Could Lift XRP Demand
21Shares says expanding payments, stablecoins, tokenized assets and DeFi activity on the XRP Ledger could increase demand for XRP through fees, reserves and bridge transactions.
dtcpay secures $25M Series A led by SBI Group
dtcpay closed a $25 million Series A funding round, adding a strategic investment from Japan’s SBI Group. The stablecoin payments provider, licensed as a Major Payment Institution in Singapore, says the capital will support its infrastructure for asset conversion, custody, and a Visa-linked card that lets users spend stablecoins.
Crypto VC Funding Jumps 31% to $5.7B in Q2 2026
Crypto venture funding rose 31% to about $5.7 billion across 384 deals in Q2 2026, marking a sharp rebound led by larger, later-stage financings. The recovery contrasts with unusually weak fundraising for new crypto venture funds, highlighting a market favoring mature projects over early-stage bets.
Bitcoin Corporate Buys Slow to 5,900 BTC in 3 Months
Bitcoin (BTC) demand from publicly listed corporate treasuries slowed sharply, with just 5,900 BTC added over the past three months. Most of that came from a single Nasdaq-listed buyer that acquired 4,603 BTC in late August. At a spot price near $76,400, the new holdings are worth roughly $451 million, underscoring a weaker backdrop.
French Court Rejects Emergency Bid to Suspend DAC8 Crypto Rules
France’s Council of State has rejected an emergency request from Paymium and Bull Bitcoin to suspend the decree implementing EU DAC8 crypto reporting rules. The broader legal challenge remains ongoing.
Ripple Adds XRP and RLUSD Support to Stripe-Tempo AI Payments Standard
Ripple has expanded the XRP Ledger AI Starter Kit with support for Stripe and Tempo’s Machine Payments Protocol and the Open Wallet Standard, adding XRP and RLUSD to automated AI payments.
Zcash Jumps 23% as Bitcoin Holds ~$76K on Fed Hike
Zcash (ZEC) surged 23% in the past 24 hours on Thursday as Bitcoin hovered near $76,258 and major cryptocurrencies advanced, even as the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate hike since 2023. The move came alongside a recovery in stock futures, signaling risk appetite despite tighter monetary policy.
Bitcoin Core 32.0 Enters Final Testing With Fee and Security Updates
Bitcoin Core 32.0 has entered its release-candidate phase with changes to fee estimation, block-processing performance, wallet handling and node security. The final release is currently targeted for October 10, 2026.
Fed Meeting Puts Bitcoin in Focus as Markets Brace for Warsh
Bitcoin is facing another major macro test as markets prepare for the Federal Reserve’s September meeting. A hawkish rate outlook could pressure risk assets, while a weaker dollar could create a different setup for BTC.
Crypto Longs Lose $570M as CLARITY Act Vote Fails
Crypto traders betting on further gains suffered more than $570 million in long liquidations after the U.S. Senate rejected a procedural motion to advance the CLARITY Act.
Ether, Solana and XRP Could Benefit if CLARITY Act Advances
A key Senate procedural vote on the CLARITY Act could trigger a short-term crypto rally, with analysts expecting Ether, Solana and XRP to benefit from greater regulatory clarity.
CLARITY Act Odds Fall to 16% as Democrats Reject GOP Offer
Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 fell to 16% after key Senate Democrats rejected Republicans’ latest proposal, while banking and tribal groups raised separate concerns.
XRP Ledger Batch Upgrade Nears Activation After Security Overhaul
XRP Ledger’s Batch V1.1 amendment is nearing the required validator support after a major security review. The upgrade would allow multiple transactions to execute atomically in one ledger close.
FCA Explores Bespoke Rules for Tokenized Gold in UK
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is seeking industry feedback on tokenized gold and could develop a bespoke regulatory regime. The initiative aims to improve efficiency while protecting London's position in global gold markets.
