Bitcoin tops $80,000 for first time since May, extends 7-day gain to ~25%
Bitcoin rallied from $62,000 to above $80,000 in a week, driven by ETF inflows and short squeezes, but faces resistance at the psychologically important level a
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs notch $2.26B in six-day inflow streak, assets near $100B
August ETF inflows climbed above $3 billion, cutting year-to-date net outflows by more than half and putting the funds on course for their strongest monthly sho
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BlackRock lowers minimum for Bitcoin ETF direct swap to $1 million
ETF issuers are lowering the barrier for bitcoin whales to trade self-custody for IBIT shares, potentially broadening institutional access.
CoinDesk · +2 outlets
Strategy cuts net leverage to near zero, cash nearly matches convertible debt
Strategy's 840,447 BTC position returned to profit above $75,385 cost basis; the firm launched a $1.59B cash pool after a $2B stock raise and paused new Bitcoin
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
$6.4 billion Bitcoin options expiry on Friday could amplify volatility
Friday's expiry covers 81,700 BTC contracts on Deribit as spot hovers near $79,000 after a rapid climb from $62,000, with market makers facing increased exposur
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US widens Iran crypto sanctions, revives Bitcoin and gold debate
The Treasury Department is zeroing in on digital assets used to bolster Iran's economy while threatening to eject trading partners from the dollar system.
Bitcoin News Today · +1 outlets
Crypto Fear and Greed Index hits 74, highest since before October's $19B wipeout
The gauge sat at 27 less than two weeks ago, signaling how quickly traders have swung from caution to risk-seeking behavior.
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Grayscale launches first Zcash ETF; ZEC pulls back 8% after 60% rally
The privacy coin's spot ETF began NYSE trading, capping a surge to an eight-year high, with traders now selling the news amid elevated leverage.
CoinDesk · +2 outlets
Las Vegas businessman convicted in $24 million AI crypto Ponzi scheme
Brent Kovar was found guilty on 15 counts by a federal jury for defrauding at least 400 investors with false guarantees and nonexistent reserves, facing up to 2
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
Revolut begins phased rollout of EURR euro stablecoin in Denmark, Poland and Portugal
The fintech's first euro-pegged stablecoin launches with a select group of customers in three European markets, marking a mainstream push for euro-denominated s
The Block · +2 outlets
Japan to start development plans for blockchain stock and bond settlement system
Japanese regulators are racing to modernize national settlement systems to prevent institutional capital from fleeing to overseas markets, with details expected
The Block · +2 outlets
US bank lobby wants stablecoin holders to open account before cashing out
The Blockchain Association backs limiting client ID requirements to direct issuer-customer transactions while calling for clearer definitions under the GENIUS A
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LayerZero unveils ATLAS exchange infrastructure on Zero blockchain; ZRO surges
The trading infrastructure is backed by Citadel Securities with DTCC and ICE exploring institutional applications for crypto and tokenized markets.
The Block · +2 outlets
US state banking associations plan to launch nationwide blockchain network 'BankChain Alliance'
The initiative aimed at a 2027 launch would foster stablecoins, payments and tokenized deposits inside the banking system's regulatory sphere.
CoinDesk · +1 outlets
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's retrial pushed back to April 2027
A jury convicted Storm on a count of money transmitting last year but did not reach a verdict on other charges.
The Block · +1 outlets
XRP rallies 44%, brings leverage back raising risk of sharper pullback
ETF inflows, Korean turnover and Binance positioning data powered the rally, but XRP's estimated leverage ratio on Binance hit its highest since January.
CoinDesk · +2 outlets
ECB claims digital euro will offer maximum level of privacy amid surveillance fears
Central bank officials say the Eurosystem will be structurally unable to link users to purchases, but civil society groups remain skeptical.
CoinDesk · +1 outlets
South Korea's Shinhan to use Visa's stablecoin platform for future finance initiatives
The two will test stablecoins in card payments, AI-based payment models and B2B/B2C payment businesses.
The Block · +1 outlets