SEC proposes crypto custody rule letting advisers and funds self-custody assets
The proposal would allow self-custody in some cases and permit state trust companies to serve as custodians, advancing the SEC's digital-asset agenda as Commiss
Theblock · +14 outlets
Bitcoin nears $87,000 as $85,000 sell wall clears and weak September jobs data lifts crypto
September payrolls rose just 29,000 with unemployment at 4.2%, and traders added $2.3 billion of open interest betting on a move toward $100,000.
Theblock · +7 outlets
Evernorth shareholders approve $1B XRP treasury deal, clearing path to Nasdaq debut
Armada Acquisition Corp. II investors approved the merger, and the Ripple-backed company expects to hold roughly 473 million XRP when it lists.
Theblock · +14 outlets
Blast winds down $2B Ethereum layer-2 as assets plunge 98%, sets Oct. 26 exit deadline
The Paradigm-backed network is shutting as activity fades and costs outpace revenue, with users given until Oct. 26 to withdraw through the app.
Coindesk · +3 outlets
Bank group sues OCC over crypto trust charters, alleging regulator overstepped authority
The Independent Community Bankers of America argues the comptroller exceeded its legal authority in granting national trust charters to crypto firms.
Coindesk · +6 outlets
NEAR Intents halts services after $3.8M exploit, says stolen funds returned
The cross-chain trading system patched the contract flaw and said the exploiter returned the assets a day later, though deposits and withdrawals on 11 networks
Theblock · +14 outlets
Strategy shifts 3,568 BTC worth about $300M, raising treasury questions
Arkham said it tracks 78% of Strategy's 847,666 bitcoin holdings, and the transfer of roughly $300 million of BTC drew scrutiny of the company's treasury operat
foreignpolicyjournal.com · +2 outlets
Milei's LIBRA memecoin lawsuit dismissed by US judge, leaving investors stranded
A Sept. 29 ruling closed the LIBRA/M3M3 district-court case on continuity, pleading and jurisdiction failures.
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BitGo CEO warns CLARITY Act failure left systemic risk potentially worse than Lehman
Mike Belshe said concentration of exchange, brokerage and custody functions in one firm poses capital-markets risk after the legislation stalled.
Theblock · +3 outlets
Spot bitcoin ETFs log $2.65B in September inflows, second-best month since October 2025
Institutional demand held through September even as the funds' nine-day, $3 billion inflow streak ended with $149 million of exits on Wednesday.
Theblock · +3 outlets
Ammous says smaller bitcoin treasuries may struggle to match Strategy's model
The bitcoin author and analyst argued Strategy's scale gives it advantages that newer corporate treasury vehicles will find hard to replicate.
TradingView · +5 outlets
Stablecoin issuers have replaced 40% of China's lost US Treasury demand
Tether and Circle have increased their Treasury securities and repo holdings by roughly $200 billion as foreign official holdings fall.
Cryptoslate · +5 outlets
Zhibao Technology raises $154.7M through bitcoin private placement
The raise adds to the growing roster of non-crypto companies funding bitcoin purchases through equity-linked placements.
scanx.trade · +7 outlets
BNY in talks with Kraken parent Payward over infrastructure partnership
The potential agreement could span digital assets, custody, trading and payments infrastructure.
Coindesk · +13 outlets
France's Capital B raises $290M in stock sale to expand bitcoin holdings
The European treasury company is adding to its bitcoin position with proceeds from the share sale.
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Arbitrum pauses new Stylus activations over AI-assisted attack risks
Existing programs keep running while a proof-conflict guard can delay unconfirmed withdrawals to Ethereum.
Cryptoslate · +4 outlets
Citigroup doubles Strategy price target to $240 after 30% one-month run
Citi raised its 12-month bitcoin forecast to $113,000 and also lifted targets on Coinbase and Block, which Baird called a bullish fresh pick.
finance.yahoo · +1 outlets
Trump memecoin promoters advertise another dinner for top token holders
The company managing the token called the November event the most exclusive dinner in the world, with an 18-karat gold watch offered to attendees.
Coindesk