Crypto
UK tax office reports crypto capital gains for 2024-2025
A total of 17,600 individuals reported crypto-related profits to HMRC during the fiscal year.
Arthur Hayes sees Bitcoin at $1M by 2030, favors Ethereum for near-term gains
Bitcoin co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts a seven-figure price by 2030 amid macro tailwinds, but allocates capital to Ethereum, citing superior risk-reward potential. Hyperliquid’s outlook dims despite U.S. political support.
Hashkey becomes first Asian firm in DTCC’s digital asset working group
Hong Kong-based crypto services provider joins over 100 global institutions to shape institutional tokenized asset frameworks. DTCC plans October launch of tokenized securities access.
Thai investors sue Tether for freezing $42.4M in pig butchering case
Plaintiffs claim Tether unlawfully froze USDT holdings without a warrant before a formal seizure order was issued in a $61 million fraud case tied to a pig butchering scheme.
XRP and bitcoin show 'Bart Simpson' price pattern as prices pull back
Analysts highlight a cartoon-themed technical pattern in XRP and bitcoin amid a broader retreat in major cryptocurrencies.
Capital B plans to add 376 BTC to bitcoin treasury after $8.8M investment
The Euronext Growth Paris-listed company issued shares and warrants to fund a bitcoin treasury expansion.
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Symbiotic appoints ex-SocGen AM APAC chief to lead onchain push
Mahendran Nathan joins Symbiotic as global head of onchain solutions, bringing seven years of experience scaling SocGen AM’s APAC business to $15 billion in AUM.
YZi Labs invests in TermMax to expand on-chain bond market
Singapore-based TermMax secures backing from YZi Labs to scale fixed-rate lending infrastructure across 10 EVM-compatible chains, following a $8 million funding round in 2023.
Bitcoin drops below $76,500 as oil rises above $93
Bitcoin declined 1% overnight while Brent crude surpassed $93 and U.S. Treasury yields approached 4.8%.
Thailand to enforce crypto Travel Rule by 2027, including self-custodial wallets
New regulations require digital asset operators to verify ownership of self-hosted wallets and retain transaction data for five years. Rules take effect February 2027.
altFINS, BitPath launch AI-powered crypto treasury strategy
Partnership combines altFINS’s analytics with BitPath’s crypto focus to launch a diversified, AI-driven digital asset treasury strategy. BitPath issues 4.9% stake in exchange for services.
Bitcoin ETFs post record 2026 inflows as BTC surges 25% in August
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $3.52 billion in August, their strongest month of 2026, as Bitcoin rallied 25% and assets under management rose 31%. September inflows reversed amid a sharp price pullback.
Clarity Act may disadvantage Main Street banks, critics say
Critics argue the proposed Clarity Act could create an uneven playing field for community banks.
Bitcoin worth $1M moved in round trip before being burned, analysts baffled
A dormant Bitcoin wallet sent $1 million to a custodian, received nearly the same amount back, then destroyed the coins weeks later. Blockchain sleuths trace the activity to an early Bitcoin holder with Mt. Gox ties.
XRP ETFs attract $170 million in eleven days
Spot XRP funds have recorded nine consecutive days of inflows.
Bitcoin falls below $78,000 as geopolitical tensions, Fed rate bets weigh
Bitcoin slipped 1.4% to $77,670 as U.S.-Iran hostilities flared and markets priced in higher odds of a September Federal Reserve rate hike. Ether and major altcoins also declined.
Why the $80k Bitcoin Surge Is a Fiscal Hedge, Not a Fundamentals Rally
The recent climb to $80,000 reflects investors hedging U.S. fiscal risk, but without on‑chain strength the rally may be fleeting.
Circle to sponsor Chelsea FC in multi-year USDC deal starting 2026/27
Stablecoin issuer Circle secures jersey sponsorship for Chelsea FC amid UK regulator scrutiny of crypto-linked sports deals. Deal comes three months after FCA warned clubs over unauthorized financial firms.
Clearing firm RQD raises $74 million ahead of tokenized markets
Bain Capital backs U.S. clearing and custody firm RQD to expand digital asset and tokenization infrastructure.
Ireland restricts crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
The Irish government excludes cryptocurrencies from accounts designed to simplify tax reporting for investors.
Bitcoin tests $83K-$86K liquidity zone as long-term holders hold firm
Glassnode warns Bitcoin faces a critical demand test above $83,000, where long-term holder supply and exchange order books create a thick overhead liquidity barrier.
Bitfinex Securities raises $50M in largest tokenized capital deal
Tokenized nickel venture Alkemya secures record funding via Bitfinex Securities, with proceeds earmarked for engineered product commercialization. Secondary trading delayed until next fundraising round.
Bitfinex Securities secures $50 million for tokenized nickel trading
The capital will fund the launch of a security tied to a Luxembourg-based nickel platform with a $1.6 billion stockpile.
BIS chief says stablecoins unreliable for large-scale payments
Pablo Hernandez de Cos, BIS managing director, argues tokenized deposits are a safer alternative to stablecoins for everyday use during Jackson Hole remarks.