Archive snapshot · Strategy
Fri, Oct 2, 7:16 AM ET
SEC proposes crypto custody framework letting investment advisers and funds self-custody
The proposal would write custody rules specifically for crypto and allow state trust companies as qualified custodians, part of a broader run of agency actions
Theblock · +13 outlets
Bitcoin tops $86,000 as traders await September jobs report and ETF demand holds
Bitcoin is up roughly 3% in October ahead of payrolls data, while rising bond yields and a stronger dollar weigh on broader markets and open interest climbs.
Coindesk · +8 outlets
Spot bitcoin ETFs log $2.7 billion in September inflows, second-largest month since October 2025
The monthly figure underscores institutional demand even as a nine-day, $3 billion inflow streak ended with $149 million of net outflows on Wednesday.
Theblock · +13 outlets
Evernorth shareholders approve $1B XRP treasury deal, clearing path to Nasdaq debut
Armada Acquisition Corp. II investors backed the merger for a company expected to hold roughly 473 million XRP, positioning it as the largest pure-play XRP trea
Theblock · +12 outlets
Strategy moves 3,568 BTC worth nearly $300 million in hours, raising treasury questions
Arkham says it tracks 78% of Strategy's 847,666 BTC holdings, and the transfers prompted investor questions about the company's treasury operations.
foreignpolicyjournal.com · +6 outlets
Crypto hacks hit $2.7 billion in 2026, with losses heavily concentrated
CertiK recorded 658 incidents through September and North Korea-linked thefts exceeded $1 billion, underscoring persistent security failures across the industry
Cryptoslate · +4 outlets
Leadership battle: Saylor says Strategy wants bitcoin treasury rival Strive to succeed
The remarks frame bitcoin treasury firms as building a shared industry with separate capital pools rather than a zero-sum contest.
TradingView · +8 outlets
NEAR Intents halts services after $3.8 million exploit, pledges full compensation
The cross-chain trading system patched a contract flaw after deposits and withdrawals on 11 networks were disrupted, with NEAR down about 10% days after its US
Theblock · +14 outlets
Bitcoin Policy Institute pushes MSCI to scrap plan dropping Strategy and Metaplanet from indexes
The think tank questions MSCI's process over rules that would exclude bitcoin treasury firms from major indexes; Bill Miller warns the criteria could also sweep
finance.biggo.com · +3 outlets
US targets $17 billion Russia-linked crypto payment network using USDT
OFAC's October 1 designation expands blocking sanctions to the broader network, while FinCEN's separate sub-agent transfer restriction remains a proposal.
Cryptoslate · +7 outlets
Coinbase completes Deribit integration, ends International Exchange trading
The October 1 cutover leaves the old venue read-only and changes trading access, settlement and records for affected institutions.
Cryptoslate · +14 outlets
Bitget restores $300M protection fund after absorbing $388M security breach
The restored backstop is separate from customer reserves, and claims remain subject to Bitget's assessment as withdrawals reopen in phases.
Cryptoslate · +3 outlets
Illinois agrees to six-month delay of crypto tax as industry presses court fight
Both sides agreed the 0.2% tax should be postponed until July 1 if the court approves, letting the state and industry focus on the legal dispute.
Coindesk · +10 outlets
Ethereum Foundation launches zkAPI for private payments to AI models
Users deposit funds into an Ethereum vault and authorize spending with zero-knowledge proofs so API providers cannot link requests to a payer.
Theblock · +10 outlets
Lloyds and Visa settle $750,000 using USDC in live cross-border pilot
The seven-day pilot marks a bank-issued stablecoin settlement test between a major UK lender and a card network.
Theblock · +14 outlets
Citigroup raises 12-month bitcoin target to $113,000 as ETF inflows resume
The bank also lifted its 12-month ether target from $2,240 to $3,028, citing resumed ETF demand.
Coindesk · +10 outlets
Robinhood crypto chief says SEC innovation exemption constrains US stock tokens
Johann Kerbrat said Robinhood is still working through the exemption while its wallet integrates Arcus as a routing provider for more than 190 stock tokens.
Theblock · +1 outlets
ECB outlines three models for putting central bank money onchain
The framework comes as financial institutions explore settlement infrastructure built on distributed ledgers.
Theblock · +1 outlets

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