BTC/USD news

Kazakhstan’s central bank will work with Tether to study a tenge-linked stablecoin and a framework for tokenizing real-world assets.

The U.S. CFTC proposed new rules for leveraged and margined retail crypto activity, extending federal oversight while leaving parts of spot trading outside the framework.

Metaplanet said it sold 10,000 Bitcoin and bought back 11,000, increasing holdings while outlining a broader income and capital-allocation strategy.

Jay Clayton’s appointment to lead the administration’s AI policy has renewed attention on the former SEC chair’s history of crypto enforcement and technology regulation.

Bitcoin jumped toward $87,000 as weak payroll data initially pulled Treasury yields lower, but the move faded as bond yields reversed and macro uncertainty returned.

The ICBA says the regulator exceeded its authority by allowing crypto companies into the federal banking system under lighter trust-bank rules.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to nine sessions on September 29, while Ether funds posted a $2.8 million net outflow.

Coinbase Clearing can now clear fully collateralized futures, options and swaps, completing another regulated layer of the exchange’s U.S. derivatives stack.

Bitget identified a wallet-backend compromise behind a $387.5 million breach as investigators traced 2,390 ETH swapped into 75.2 BTC.

Strategy added 1,665 Bitcoin in a $143 million purchase, lifting its corporate treasury to a record 847,666 BTC.

Bitcoin slipped under $83,000 as stalled Iran talks, firmer oil prices and renewed US rate concerns weighed on crypto and stock futures.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drew about $3 billion across seven straight sessions, reversing a deep 2026 flow deficit and reinforcing signs of renewed institutional demand.

Hester Peirce is set to leave the SEC on Oct. 2 after nearly eight years, removing a prominent digital-asset policy voice while U.S. crypto rules continue to evolve.

The Fed opened two GENIUS Act proposals that would require supervised payment stablecoins to be fully backed by permitted assets and establish capital, custody and application standards.

Strategy is asking shareholders to approve daily dividend accruals across four preferred stocks, a structural change aimed at reducing reinvestment lag without changing regular dividend rates.

Bitcoin held near $84,000 after a major quarterly options expiry, with traders watching whether the market can regain momentum once expiry-related positioning fades.

Researchers propose on-network private transfers for Bitcoin using zero-knowledge proofs and encrypted notes, aiming to preserve consensus rules while enhancing privacy, though questions remain on anonymity durability and quantum resistance.

Bitcoin pulls back from a seven-month high while its two largest forks surge, a move linked to a new CME futures listing and a fresh Grayscale ETF filing.

Two high-profile investors expanded or adjusted positions: Saylor added Bitcoin while Burry increased short bets in select tech names tied to chip supply dynamics, according to recent wire coverage.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted roughly $1.7 billion in net inflows across two days, with Bitcoin trading above investors’ average cost basis as ETFs draw in new capital alongside established players.

GameStop stock rose after the chief executive officer disclosed a $26 million share purchase, while separate reporting notes a large Bitcoin options trade implying potential upside exposure, though settlement details remain undisclosed.

CME Group adds Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures to its crypto derivatives lineup, offering standard and Micro contracts with specified contract sizes.

Circle has launched a Bitcoin-backed facility that lets institutional clients obtain USDC liquidity using BTC holdings, with liquidation risk retained by a third-party lender and a streamlined mint workflow.

AI-driven optimism coincides with a hawkish Fed stance, sending the Nasdaq to a fresh high and Bitcoin above $84,000 as investors weigh rate trajectory and technology-driven leadership.

A disclosed stake by a prominent investor in QXO spurred a rally in the stock, while another report confirms MicroStrategy has added to its bitcoin holdings, underscoring ongoing interest in crypto-linked assets.

Two cryptocurrency treasury holders expanded their bitcoin purchases amid a rebound that lifted the asset and reshaped the ranking of public holders.

Bitcoin rose to around $85,000, signaling a renewed push toward an eight-month high as investors reassess recent market activity and shifting asset preferences.

Commentary from Kevin O’Leary accompanies a broad crypto surge, with Bitcoin testing a local high near $85,000 as altcoins rally, alongside coverage of his notable business sale.

A weekly report details a strategy acquiring 950 bitcoin while reducing STRC exposure through a substantial buyback tied to the STRC position.

A renewed interest in crypto exchange-traded funds follows a rebound in bitcoin during August, with attention focused on a single standout ETF cited by multiple reports.