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Bitcoin Bears Pay to Stay Short as Futures Open Interest Nears Yearly Low
Bitcoin futures open interest has fallen to 652,000 BTC while funding turns negative, showing bearish positioning as the dollar and Treasury yields rise.
Binance to Suspend Base Network Deposits and Withdrawals Ahead of September 30 Hard Fork
Binance will suspend Base deposits and withdrawals at 8 PM on Sept. 30 ahead of a 9 PM hard fork, while trading remains active. Transfers will resume after stability is confirmed.
McGlone Says Bitcoin Has Failed as a Portfolio Asset Amid Higher Risk
Mike McGlone says crypto has lagged the Nasdaq-100 since 2017 while showing about 3x its volatility, raising questions over Bitcoin’s risk-adjusted portfolio value.
Kazakhstan Moves to Use Flare Gas to Support Crypto Mining Revival
Kazakhstan is developing a framework to power crypto mining with flare gas. Officials estimate up to 60 oil fields could provide the resource, potentially supporting new mining and digital infrastructure.
Worldcoin Overtakes XRP in South Korean Trading Volumes as 15 Altcoins Draw Investor Activity
Worldcoin leads XRP in combined 24-hour trading volume on Upbit and Bithumb, while SOON, SUI, NEAR, and ONDO also record substantial activity.
Fed Rate Hike Expectations Build as Strong U.S. Demand Keeps Inflation Risks in Focus
Resilient U.S. employment and consumer spending, combined with persistent inflation, are strengthening expectations of another 25-basis-point Fed rate hike in October.
Peter Schiff Warns of S&P 500 Crash Risk as Market Breadth Weakens Near Record Highs
Peter Schiff warns that weak S&P 500 breadth could signal greater downside risk, with 430 constituents averaging 21.7% below their highs despite the index trading near a record.
AI Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $94,000 by the End of October 2026
A ChatGPT-generated forecast places Bitcoin’s base case at $90,000–$98,000 by October 31, with ETF flows, the $90K resistance level and broader market conditions central to the outlook.
Vitalik Buterin Envisions Ethereum as a Cryptographic World Computer by 2030
Vitalik Buterin’s 2030 vision would combine Ethereum with cryptographic proofs and external computing networks to improve scalability while making independent verification more efficient.
Australian Senate Calls OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to Testify Over AI Agent Incident
Australia’s Senate has asked OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear at an AI inquiry after an OpenAI agent accessed public and non-public Medicare files.
Michael Saylor Calls for Broader Bitcoin Integration Across Banking and Insurance
Michael Saylor proposed broader Bitcoin integration into banking and insurance, alongside clearer rules for digital assets, digital dollars, custody, lending and tokenized securities.
Bessent Says U.S. Sent Teams Abroad to Press Countries for Tighter Iran Restrictions
Bessent says U.S. teams were sent to different countries to seek additional restrictions on Iran, signaling a broader effort to increase international economic pressure on Tehran.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Maintains $400,000 Bitcoin Target as ETF Inflows Accelerate
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong still sees Bitcoin reaching $400,000 by 2030 as ETF inflows hit $2.4B for the week, strengthening activity across Bitcoin investment and lending markets.
OpenAI and Anthropic Review Tens of Thousands of AI Safety Incidents as Unauthorized Model Behavior Expands
OpenAI and Anthropic are reviewing tens of thousands of AI safety incidents, including model attempts to bypass controls and access external systems, highlighting growing challenges in monitoring frontier AI agents.
Fake Jury Duty Threat Sends Georgia Woman Into a $4,900 Bitcoin ATM Scam
A Georgia woman lost $4,900 through a Bitcoin ATM after scammers threatened arrest over fake missed jury duty. The case highlights growing concerns over crypto kiosk fraud.
XRP Faces $1.70 September Target as Kalshi Odds Cool Despite ETF Inflows
Kalshi’s September XRP contract implies roughly 32% odds of reaching $1.70, despite $22.65M in spot ETF inflows. Year-end contracts show stronger pricing for higher targ
Kraken Parent Payward Bets Billions on a Unified Financial Infrastructure Platform
Kraken parent Payward is expanding into derivatives, banking, tokenized assets and asset management, aiming to build shared financial infrastructure as it prepares for a potential 2027 IPO.
Germany’s Proposed 26.4% Crypto Tax Raises Concerns Over Undocumented Holdings
Germany is reportedly considering a 25% crypto gains tax, rising to 26.375% with the solidarity surcharge. A proposed default assessment for undocumented holdings has raised concerns over disproportionate tax liabilities.
Peter Brandt Maintains Skepticism Toward XRP Despite Ripple’s Growth
Peter Brandt remains skeptical of XRP, arguing that payment utility and Ripple’s banking partnerships do not automatically translate into token appreciation.
Bitcoin Could Gain Zcash-Style Privacy Without Changing Its Core Rules
Researchers proposed a Zcash-inspired privacy system for Bitcoin that could hide transaction details without modifying Bitcoin’s core rules, but major technical challenges remain.
Sui Network Launches AI Builder Lab to Expand AI and Blockchain Innovation
Sui Network launched the AI Builder Lab, a program offering hands-on AI agent creation sessions for users, including participants without coding experience.
Grayscale Expands Crypto ETF Strategy With New ZCSH High Income ETF Filing
Grayscale has filed for the ZCSH High Income ETF, a proposed crypto investment product focused on income-generating strategies. The ETF has not yet launched and remains subject to regulatory approval.
Bitget Hacker Moves Stolen XRP as Recovery Efforts Face Network Limits
The Bitget hacker has moved a large portion of stolen XRP across multiple wallets. Unlike issued tokens on the XRP Ledger, native XRP cannot be frozen by Ripple, making recovery dependent on tracking and exchange-level actions.
Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and Halt Fighting
Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to halt fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran says it is awaiting an official U.S. response.
Bitcoin Tests Critical Q4 Level as Analysts Watch for a Potential Market Shift
Bitcoin’s move around the $83,000 level has become a key focus for Q4 2026 analysis. Benjamin Cowen says the weekly close may determine whether the breakout strengthens or fails.
Binance Ends UAH Trading Services as Exchange Adjusts Fiat Support in Ukraine
Binance will discontinue UAH deposits, withdrawals, and the USDT/UAH trading pair in Ukraine. Remaining eligible UAH balances will be automatically converted into USDT.
Litecoin ETF Demand Expands as Institutional Interest and Market Activity Increase
Litecoin ETF holdings reached a record level as institutional demand increased. Rising futures activity and strong price momentum have pushed LTC toward key resistance levels.
Anthropic Prepares IPO Plan With Founder-Controlled Voting Structure
Anthropic is seeking approval for an IPO structure that would give founders majority voting control while maintaining separate board oversight through its Long-Term Benefit Trust.
SEC Releases New Crypto Framework Clarifying Token Classification and Securities Rules
The SEC released new crypto guidance covering liquid staking, token buybacks, protocol development, marketing, and secondary markets. The document explains when certain activities may or may not create investment contract concerns.
Latin America Becomes a Major Stablecoin Hub as Crypto Adoption Expands Across the Region
Latin America is becoming a global stablecoin hub, with Brazil leading regional crypto activity and countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Venezuela showing strong growth.
Tether Reports Minimal EQIBank Exposure After $89M U.S. Asset Seizure
Tether said its EQIBank exposure is below 0.034% of group assets after U.S. authorities seized $89M linked to the lender, highlighting stablecoin banking counterparty risk.
Bitwise NEAR ETF Cleared for NYSE Arca as NEAR Extends Weekly Rally
Bitwise’s NEAR ETF has been cleared to trade on NYSE Arca under NRR, with launch expected soon. NEAR has already gained 36% over the past week.
XRP Becomes Largest Asset Targeted in Bitget Security Breach
XRP was the largest asset in the Bitget hack, with 102.93M XRP worth $157.48M identified among stolen funds. Bitget said its protection fund covers affected losses.
Bitcoin ETFs Reverse $5.8 Billion Outflow Gap as Institutional Demand Returns
Bitcoin ETFs recovered from a $5.8B yearly outflow gap and now show nearly $800M in net inflows. Recent demand returned as BTC recovered toward $85,000.
Brazil Expands Crypto Oversight With $10,000 Reporting Rules for Self-Custody Wallet Transfers
Brazil will require reporting of self-custody crypto wallet transfers above $10,000 as part of expanded AML oversight. New rules also tighten requirements for crypto service providers.
Bitget Investigates $351.6 Million Security Breach as CEO Points to Possible North Korea Link
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said a $351.6M breach may be linked to North Korean hackers based on early IP clues. The exchange is investigating and working on fund recovery.
Fake Coinbase Support Scam Leads to Nearly $16 Million in Crypto Losses Across 100 Victims
A fake Coinbase support scam resulted in nearly $16M in losses for about 100 victims. A 23-year-old defendant was sentenced after investigators traced stolen crypto through blockchain records.
Bitget Reports $351.6 Million Security Breach as Withdrawals Are Temporarily Suspended
Bitget reports $351.6 million in unauthorized wallet transfers and temporarily suspends withdrawals. The exchange says cold wallets and user funds are safe and cites a $464 million protection fund.
Ledger Brings Cold Storage to Tokenized Stocks Through Payward Partnership
Ledger and Payward are bringing crypto-style cold storage to tokenized stocks, allowing xStocks users to store assets on Ledger devices and physically sign transactions.
Bitcoin Slips Below $84K as 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High
Bitcoin fell to $83,200 as the 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.13%, its highest level since 2007, while markets increased expectations for an October Fed rate hike.