Crypto
EU regulators warn quantum computing threatens blockchain encryption
European financial authorities warn that advanced quantum computers could break cryptography securing blockchains, putting approximately 6.9 million Bitcoin, valued at roughly $586 billion, at risk.
Bitcoin ETFs see $347M inflow amid BTC dip below $84K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $347 million on Wednesday despite BTC falling below $84,000, extending inflows to $2.65 billion over five days.
Bitget Taps Sygnum's Bank Custody for Institutional Collateral
Crypto exchange Bitget has integrated with Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum's off-exchange custody platform, expanding a model now used by venues accounting for more than half of global trading volume.
Institutions held crypto despite 50% drawdown, Bitwise report shows
Bitwise Asset Management’s survey reveals no major institutional sell-offs during the 2025 market downturn, with Bitcoin leading as the primary asset despite volatility in Ethereum and Solana.
Bitcoin Falls Below $84,000 After Rally From $75K, Yields Climb on Fed Rate Hike
Bitcoin reversed a ~13% four-day rally to slip below $84,000 as the 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.058%, driven by the Sept 16 Fed rate decision and hotter-than-expected S&P Global PMI data.
U.S. explores stablecoin partnerships to bolster dollar dominance
Washington considers joint ventures with private firms to promote USD-backed stablecoins globally, aiming to reinforce the greenback’s reserve currency status.
AI coding slashes estimated cost of quantum‑safe Bitcoin transaction to $66
StarkWare says AI‑assisted code cut the GPU cost of preparing a quantum‑resistant Bitcoin transaction from $320 to $66, though the figure is still untested in a mined block.
Bitcoin quantum-safe transaction cost drops to $66 after StarkWare optimization
StarkWare’s latest benchmark tests show the estimated cost of a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction fell to $66 from $320, raising practicality for emergency use but leaving protocol-level upgrades as the preferred long-term solution.
Trump Admin Weighs Overseas Push for Dollar-Backed Stablecoins
US officials are considering joint ventures with private firms to expand use of dollar stablecoins abroad and reinforce the greenback's reserve-currency status.
Bitcoin Falls Below $84,000 as Treasury Yields Hit Highest Since 2007
Dogecoin led a crypto selloff as rising Treasury yields and strong U.S. business data pressured nonyielding assets.
SEC’s Innovation Exemption Opens Narrow Path for Tokenized U.S. Stocks
The SEC’s five‑year exemption allows certain venues to trade tokenized National Market System stocks on‑chain without registering as exchanges, provided tokens confer full shareholder rights. Existing synthetic tokens, such as Robinhood’s Stock Tokens and Kraken’s xStocks, do not qualify.
Kalshi Denies CFTC Probe Into $5B Ether Perp Trading Activity
Prediction markets firm says it has not been contacted by regulators and disputes claims of wash trading in its Ether perpetual futures market.
Bitcoin Bull Market Targets $250K by 2029 as ETF Inflows Signal Strength
Analysts at Tiger Securities project a potential $250,000 peak for Bitcoin by 2029, citing ETF inflows and price recovery as signs of a maturing bullish trend.
Stablecoin Cross-Border Flows Surge 78% in Midst of Crypto Bear Market
Cross-border stablecoin transfers reached $220.3 billion in the year to June, up nearly 78%, even as total crypto market capitalization fell 37%.
PowerCompute Raises Hashrate 11.8% with New Bitmain Miners
Upgrades at Oklahoma facility and October deliveries target 862 PH/s, boosting annual revenue capacity by $1.2 million
Bitcoin Holds Near $86,300 as Crypto Rally Narrows and Brent Crude Falls Below $100
Bitcoin stalls in European trade as market breadth weakens sharply. Brent crude drops to $99.13 on U.S.-Iran deal hopes, relieving energy-driven inflation pressure.
Visa survey finds US stablecoin adoption could rise to 56% with bank‑level protections
A Visa‑commissioned survey of 2,192 US consumers shows intention to use stablecoins could jump from 36% to 56% if fraud protection and deposit insurance similar to banks are offered.
Bitcoin at $90K: Profit-taking risk as bull market confirmed
Bitcoin's next test at $90K may trigger profit-taking, with onchain signals suggesting a confirmed bull market and institutional ownership dampening price extremes.
CFTC, SEC push tokenization as regulators adapt to onchain markets
US authorities signal broader regulatory frameworks for tokenized assets, including real-world assets and stocks, amid evolving blockchain and digital finance trends.
BitMEX shuts down after 11 years as perpetual futures pioneer exits
The crypto derivatives platform that helped create the perpetual swap market has ended trading and deposits, though withdrawals remain open as it winds down.
Crypto Market Breadth Outpaces Wall Street as S&P 500 Internals Weaken
A growing share of S&P 500 stocks are trading below their 200-day moving averages, while 88 of the top 100 cryptocurrencies remain above theirs.
Bitcoin Drops Below $86,000 as Capital Flows Into Bitcoin Cash and Zcash
Bitcoin Cash rallied nearly 28% after CME Group announced it will list BCH and Uniswap futures on Oct. 19, while BTC fell under $85,800 amid a broader rotation into altcoins.
FTX, Alameda Wallets Move $75 Million in Ether to Market Maker Wintermute
Onchain analysts spotted transfers of up to 27,373 ETH from FTX bankruptcy estate wallets to Wintermute, though no sale or repayment purpose has been confirmed.
Coinbase Launches Fixed-Rate USDC Loans Against Bitcoin
The exchange added a fixed-rate borrowing option alongside its existing variable-rate product, running on Morpho Midnight through Coinbase’s Base network.
