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U.S. Jobs Report Misses Expectations as Payrolls Rise by Just 29,000
U.S. payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, wage growth slowed to 0.1%, and unemployment reached 4.2%, potentially strengthening expectations for Fed rate cuts.
Bitcoin Tops $86,000 as Traders Brace for U.S. Jobs Report
Bitcoin briefly topped $86,885 ahead of the U.S. jobs report, gaining 1.5% on the day despite elevated Treasury yields and an 18-month high in the dollar index.
Tom Lee Sees Ethereum Surpassing $10,000 Within 12 Months
Bitmine’s Tom Lee believes Ethereum could surpass $10,000 within 12 months, but he remains uncertain about a year-end move and clarifies that his 25x scenario was not an ETH price target.
Tether’s Bitcoin Comeback: USDT Returns With a Privacy-Focused Twist
Tether-backed Utexo plans to bring USDT back to Bitcoin this month, introducing privacy-focused transfers, direct BTC swaps and lending backed by native Bitcoin.
The Probability of a Federal Reserve Rate Hike in October Has Declined
Fed October rate-hike expectations fell from 70% to 25% as officials called for more economic data, shifting market attention toward a possible December increase.
Bitcoin’s October Test: Can Spot ETF Demand Outrun Rising Treasury Yields?
Bitfinex identifies 17 October macro catalysts for Bitcoin, with $2.5B in recent spot ETF inflows facing pressure from elevated real yields and the Fed’s Oct. 28 decision.
Bitcoin Rises After CLARITY Act Stalls as Regulatory Uncertainty Opens Room for Crypto Industry
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says the CLARITY Act’s setback has left crypto firms operating under existing rules, while SEC and CFTC initiatives continue. The approach offers flexibility but less long-term certainty.
MetaMask Exits Lido Validators After Infrastructure Compromise, Citing Precautionary Security Measures
MetaMask is exiting its Lido Ethereum validators after an infrastructure compromise. The company reports no indication of affected wallets or customer funds, while stETH holders need take no action.
SEC Proposes Crypto Custody Framework, Opening Path for Self-Custody and State-Chartered Trusts
The SEC proposed a crypto custody rule clarifying safekeeping, recordkeeping and audit requirements for investment advisers and funds. It could permit self-custody in certain cases and allow state-chartered trusts to act as custodians.
Solana Records 14 Billion Q3 Transactions as Network Activity Reaches New High
Solana processed over 14 billion transactions in Q3 2026, surpassing its previous reported quarterly high of 10.1 billion in Q1. Rising activity highlights network usage, but its impact on SOL demand remains uncertain.
Polygon Sets 7.7% Staking Yield as Rising Network Fees Boost Rewards
Polygon introduced a 7.7% APY for POL stakers from October 1 to December 1, citing rising network fees. Increased staking participation could follow, but its impact on trading activity and POL demand remains uncertain.
Binance CEO Richard Teng Flags Fake Token Payments as a Growing Crypto Security Risk
Binance CEO Richard Teng warns that fake tokens can imitate legitimate assets. Crypto users should verify network and contract addresses before accepting payments to reduce the risk of counterfeit-token scams.
Bybit’s Proof of Reserves Shows Bitcoin and Ether Balances Rising as USDT Falls 11.46%
Bybit reported $19.6 billion in mainstream assets, with BTC and ETH user balances rising while USDT holdings fell 11.46%. All 50 disclosed tokens had reserve ratios of at least 100%.
Ghana’s $21B Crypto Market Drives Licensing Push as Stablecoin Oversight Expands
Ghana’s estimated $21B annual crypto transaction market is accelerating regulatory efforts. The IMF has called for stronger licensing rules and stablecoin oversight as the SEC expands its sandbox to 20 businesses.
Lloyds and Visa Complete $750,000 Stablecoin Settlement Pilot With Weekend Transfers
Lloyds and Visa settled $750,000 in USDC during a seven-day pilot, with funds arriving in under an hour, including on weekends. The trial also demonstrated settlement across separate blockchain environments.
Bitcoin Faces Friday Jobs Report as ETF Demand Cools and Traders Target $90K
Bitcoin faces Friday's jobs report as ETF demand cools 96% from its peak. Options traders remain positioned for $90K-$100K, while labor data could reshape rate expectations.
MetaMask Security Incident Triggers Ethereum Staking Exits as Rewards Face Diversion Risk
MetaMask is exiting affected Ethereum validators after a security incident diverted about 0.36 ETH in reported block payments. The move may reduce staking rewards while no wallet threat or slashing has been reported.
Saylor Sees $318.5T Capital-Market Opportunity for Bitcoin Treasury Companies
Saylor sees a potential $318.5T market for bitcoin treasury securities, arguing that even tiny allocations could represent major capital inflows. Strategy and Strive are building complementary financing models.
Stablecoin Card Spending Hits Record $789M as USDC Gains Ground in Consumer Payments
Stablecoin card spending hit a record $789M in September, with USDC reaching 57% market share. USDT still dominates broader stablecoin transfers.
Crypto Industry Spends $8 Million Lobbying for Clarity Act as Senate Effort Stalls
Crypto interests spent about $8 million lobbying for the Clarity Act in the first half of 2026, but the bill remains stalled in the Senate as the industry shifts attention toward future negotiations and regulatory engagement.
Cardano Tapped by Petrobras to Track Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel
Petrobras is testing Cardano in two research projects to track sustainable aviation fuel benefits and renewable diesel supply chains, with both initiatives still awaiting broader deployment.
Tyler Winklevoss Compares Zcash Rally to Crypto’s 2019 Revival as ZEC Surpasses $1,000
Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss compares Zcash’s renewed momentum with crypto sentiment in 2019 as ZEC rallies above $1,000 and Gemini expands its blockchain infrastructure.
SEC Transfer-Agent Reform Raises Stakes for Tokenized Securities and Ownership Records
The SEC’s proposed transfer-agent rule updates could help accommodate tokenized securities, but fragmented ownership records risk recreating the recordkeeping problems behind Wall Street’s historic Paperwork Crisis.
Bitcoin Stays Near $83K as August PCE Inflation Data Comes in Below Expectations
August PCE inflation figures came in below the forecasts cited in the report, while Bitcoin traded near $83,000 after retreating from above $87,000 amid shifting Fed rate expectations.
Trump Predicts Iran War Will End “Very Soon” as Hormuz Dispute Complicates Peace Efforts
Trump predicts the Iran war will end “very soon” as indirect negotiations continue, but disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. blockade and Iran’s nuclear program remain unresolved.
Liquid Capital Founder Warns of Bitcoin Bull Trap, Identifies $82K as Key Support Level
Liquid Capital founder Yi Lihua warns Bitcoin’s breakout could be a bull trap, identifying $82,000 as the key support level that may determine whether the uptrend resumes or a deeper correction follows.
Michael Barr Warns of Persistent Inflation Risks as AI Investment Supports U.S. Growth
Fed official Michael Barr says the path to 2% inflation remains uncertain, while AI investment supports growth but could raise prices and disrupt the labor market.
Japan Approves Fourth Stablecoin Pilot as Three Megabanks Expand Into Cross-Border Trade Finance
Japan’s FSA has approved a fourth stablecoin pilot involving three megabanks, TradeWaltz and NTT Data to test blockchain-based settlement for export financing and cross-border trade.
Clarity Act Stalls in Senate as Crypto Regulation Debate Deepens Along Party Lines
The Clarity Act has stalled in the Senate, as Republicans criticize Democratic opposition to legislation intended to establish clearer U.S. digital asset rules and consumer protections.
El Salvador Introduces Sivar, Expanding Stablecoin Remittances Beyond Bitcoin Adoption
El Salvador has launched Sivar, a digital platform developed with Modveon that combines verified communities and public services with $2 stablecoin remittances through Coinbase and Base.
Bitcoin’s Retreat From $87K Divides Analysts Over Bear-Market Recovery or Healthy Correction
Bitcoin’s retreat from $87,000 to around $83,000 divides analysts, with Greeks.live citing bearish options signals while HTX views the decline as a possible correction.
Chainlink Connects Banks to Swift Blockchain Ledger Through Controlled Key Infrastructure
Chainlink will connect banks to Swift’s blockchain ledger through CRE while institutions retain control of signing keys. The framework supports tokenized deposits and 24/7 payment coordination.
Prediction Markets Surpass $20 Billion in Weekly Volume
Prediction markets reached a record $20.4B in weekly volume, led by Kalshi’s $15.8B. Football, Fed markets and upcoming U.S. midterms are driving activity.
Belarus Registers First Crypto Banks as New Framework Integrates Banking and Digital Assets
Belarus has registered its first two crypto banks under Decree No. 19. They still need National Bank approval before launching integrated fiat and digital-asset services, expected in H2 2026.
Bessent Says Iran’s Rial Has Hit a Record Low as Trump Signals Potential Sanctions Relief
Bessent says U.S. economic pressure has driven the rial to a record low, while a report says Trump may consider sanctions relief and frozen-fund releases in exchange for nuclear progress.
Restaking Revenue Slumps as Leading Protocols Struggle to Make Profits
Restaking protocols face declining profitability as additional security yields remain limited and slashing adds risk. Ether.fi’s move away from automatic restaking highlights the sector’s changing economics.
Solana Sets Consecutive Weekly Records as Non-Vote Transactions Surpass 800 Million
Solana processed more than 800 million successful non-vote transactions in a week, setting a second consecutive all-time high as on-chain activity grows.
Stellar Sets New All-Time Transaction Speed Record at 217.4 TPS After Protocol Upgrade
Stellar reached a record 217.4 TPS as network upgrades and institutional RWA activity support throughput, with tokenized assets valued at $3.38 billion.
U.S. Senate Democrats Accuse Tether of Enabling Iran’s Sanctions-Evasion Network
Senate Democrats accuse Tether’s USDT of enabling Iran’s sanctions-evasion network, while Tether says it has supported nearly $550 million in Iran-linked freezes.
Ethereum Targets $5,000 as Robinhood Chain Strengthens Institutional Case for ETH
Arthur Hayes sees ETH reaching $5,000 within a year, citing Robinhood’s Ethereum-based chain. ETF inflows and staking demand add support, while $2,800 remains a key hurdle.