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MicroStrategy adds 1,666 BTC to holdings, now holds 847,666 total
MicroStrategy purchased an additional 1,666 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 847,666 BTC. The company continues its long-term accumulation strategy.
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MicroStrategy buys 1,665 BTC, repurchases $152M in stock
MicroStrategy acquired 1,665 BTC for ~$142.7M and repurchased $151.7M of MSTR shares in late September. The company raised $246.2M via ATM offering and now holds 847,666 BTC worth ~$63.95B.
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SEC clarifies token buyback rules for crypto protocols
The SEC has issued guidance on permissible token management practices for crypto networks, including buyback mechanisms, marking a shift in regulatory approach post-Gensler.
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Citigroup partners with Coinbase on stablecoin payments for institutions
Citigroup has partnered with Coinbase to offer stablecoin payment services to its institutional clients, marking a step toward mainstream adoption of digital assets in traditional finance.
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MicroStrategy acquires 1,666 BTC in latest corporate purchase
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, purchased approximately 1,666 bitcoin in a transaction valued around $138 million, continuing its ongoing accumulation strategy.
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Bitget hack funds traced through cross-chain bridges and mixers: analyst
On-chain researcher ZachXBT reports that stolen funds from Bitget's $387.5M breach are being laundered via cross-chain bridges and Wasabi mixing service, allegedly by actors linked to North Korean attackers. Similar patterns tied to the Kelp DAO exploit.
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Citigroup partners with Coinbase on stablecoin payments for institutional clients
Citigroup has partnered with Coinbase to enable stablecoin-based payment solutions for its institutional clients, marking a significant step in mainstream financial adoption of digital assets.
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Bitwise NEAR ETF gains regulatory approval, plans staking integration
Bitwise's NEAR-focused ETF has cleared SEC listing and registration requirements. The product will stake NEAR holdings and charge 0.75% annually plus separate staking reward fees.
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Franklin Templeton tokenized collateral now available on Bybit exchange
Franklin Templeton's tokenized money market shares can now be used as collateral for stablecoin credit lines on Bybit, allowing users to earn yield while accessing trading liquidity.
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Bitget resumes BTC withdrawals after $185M breach via third-party tool flaw
Bitget lifted a four-day withdrawal freeze following a security incident in which attackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party security product to gain internal access and move $185M in a single transaction without compromising private keys.
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608 BTC moved to Coinbase in major transfer
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 608 bitcoin (worth ~$50.5M) from an unidentified wallet to Coinbase, potentially signaling a large holder preparing to sell or deposit.
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Trump's promised Bitcoin reserve remains unfunded as U.S. holds no BTC
Despite Trump's campaign pledge to establish a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, the government has not yet purchased any BTC. The status of the proposed policy remains unclear.
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Bitget resumes BTC withdrawals after $388M hack; ETH, USDT restoration underway
Bitget is restoring cryptocurrency withdrawals following a $388 million security breach. Bitcoin withdrawals have resumed, with Ether and USDT expected to return by mid-week. Reports indicate the attacker moved stolen ETH through THORChain.
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Bitget completes 4,098 BTC withdrawals; protection fund to exceed $300M
Bitget reports processing over 4,000 bitcoin withdrawals with full user fund coverage. CEO Gracy Chen stated the exchange's Protection Fund will be restored above $300 million within a week.
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Trader liquidated for $3.7M in NEAR as token declines
A trader's position in NEAR was liquidated for approximately $3.7 million as the token experienced a price drop, according to on-chain monitoring.
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Goldman: S&P 500 breadth hits dot-com lows as AI stocks mask weakness
Goldman Sachs warns that AI stocks are concealing severe weakness across the broader S&P 500, with market breadth at its lowest since the dot-com era. The median stock trades 16% below its 52-week high amid deteriorating investor positioning.
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Bitget CEO explains phased withdrawal restart after security incident
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen disclosed that a security incident affected the exchange's withdrawal systems across multiple chains. Withdrawals were restored in phases as each chain completed security checks; BTC resumed first as it was unaffected, while ETH and USDT followed based on verification progress. Losses are covered by Bitget's protection fund.
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Vitalik: Ethereum's 2027 upgrade may be last traditional fork before ZK-based evolution
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined a vision where the 2027 Hegotá upgrade could mark the final conventional network fork, with Ethereum subsequently transitioning toward a cryptographic architecture centered on zero-knowledge proofs, quantum resistance, and privacy features.
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California law restricts public officials from creating meme coins
California has enacted legislation prohibiting public officials from issuing meme coins, according to reporting on a new Newsom-signed law.
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California law prohibits public officials from issuing meme coins
Governor Newsom signed legislation banning California public officials from creating meme coins and preventing exchanges from listing politician-tied tokens.
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Hong Kong regulators deepen oversight of licensed crypto firms
Hong Kong's SFC and AFRC signed a memorandum of understanding to expand financial reporting, audit and compliance supervision over licensed virtual asset service providers.
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Quant linked to U.S. payments initiative handling $2T daily settlements
Quant has been integrated into a U.S. payments infrastructure project that processes over $2 trillion in daily settlements, according to AMBCrypto.
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Nectar Finance brings African IPO access to Solana blockchain
Nectar Finance is launching Africa's largest IPO on Solana, enabling users to access traditional equity markets via blockchain infrastructure.
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Bitcoin falls below $83K as oil rallies and Fed rate-hike bets rise
Bitcoin dropped below $83,000 amid geopolitical tensions and climbing oil prices. Traders are positioning for a potential Fed rate increase ahead of inflation and employment data this week. ZEC and other altcoins underperformed.
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Bitget CEO reveals $380M theft via third-party security flaw
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen disclosed that attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in third-party security software to gain internal credentials, access wallet systems, and execute unauthorized withdrawals while covering their tracks. Private keys were not compromised and an inside job has been ruled out.
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Bitcoin ETFs see largest weekly inflows in months at $2.4B
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their strongest weekly inflow since October, attracting $2.4 billion in new capital.
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California bans state officials from issuing memecoins
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation prohibiting state public officials from creating or promoting memecoins, marking a regulatory stance on speculative crypto assets.
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Bitcoin futures open interest hits yearly lows as bearish bets dominate
Leveraged demand for bitcoin exposure has weakened significantly, with futures open interest declining to near-yearly lows. Remaining capital in the market is predominantly positioned for further price declines.
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California bans public officials from launching memecoins, tightens crypto scam restitution rules
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation prohibiting public officials from creating memecoins and establishing clearer restitution standards for crypto fraud victims.
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Fake GIWA network scam nets ~$2M in ETH from DYORSWAP
Scammers impersonated the GIWA network (backed by Upbit operator Dunamu) to defraud DYORSWAP, which paid over 200 ETH in compensation. Dunamu clarified that GIWA's mainnet had not yet launched.
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Clearing House taps Quant for US tokenized deposit settlement network
The Clearing House has selected Quant to build infrastructure for a US network focused on clearing and settling tokenized bank deposits, signaling institutional blockchain adoption in traditional finance.
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US 10-year Treasury yield hits 5.23%, highest since 2007
The US 10-year Treasury yield climbed 7 basis points to 5.23%, reaching its highest level since 2007. This macro shift typically influences broader risk-asset sentiment including crypto markets.
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Ethereum posts best September in decade as short positions spike sharply
ETH is tracking its strongest September in 10 years with a 7% monthly gain. Meanwhile, short positions have surged dramatically from 771 ETH to over 101,000 ETH in two weeks, signaling increased bearish bets.
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Bitcoin slides below $83K on geopolitical uncertainty
Bitcoin fell alongside US stock futures after Trump declined to commit to halting strikes on Iran, signaling renewed risk-off sentiment in markets.
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South Korea's FSC explores market-making rules after stablecoin depeg
South Korea's Financial Services Commission is considering a market-making framework for crypto assets, following a stablecoin trading significantly above its peg on a major exchange.
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736 BTC moved to Coinbase Institutional from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 736 bitcoin (approximately $61M) from an unidentified address to Coinbase's institutional custody wallet, a potential indicator of institutional activity or exchange inflow.
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Bitget resumes BTC withdrawals after September security breach
Bitget has begun phased restoration of withdrawals following a September 24 security incident, with Bitcoin network withdrawals resuming September 28. The exchange reports the vulnerability is patched, no new unauthorized transfers detected, and user balances intact.
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Bitget resumes Bitcoin withdrawals after September security breach
Bitget has begun restoring user withdrawals following a security incident on September 24, starting with Bitcoin on-chain transfers.
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Bitget resumes withdrawals after $388M security breach
Bitget crypto exchange has begun restoring user withdrawals following a significant security incident that resulted in $388 million in losses.
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