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Cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and digital asset coverage. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto ecosystem.
Nasdaq CEO cited tokenization potential at TOKEN2049 conference October 2026
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman spoke at TOKEN2049 on 9 October 2026, describing tokenization as a structural development rather than a near-term catalyst; NDAQ was noted as operator of a December extended-hours trading and settlement pilot involving public blockchain infrastructure.
SEC proposes direct Bitcoin and crypto custody rules for regulated funds
The SEC announced on 1 October 2026 a proposal permitting investment advisers and regulated funds to hold Bitcoin and Ether directly under defined conditions, using state trust companies as custodians; the proposal entered a 60-day public comment period.
US seizes $89m linked to EQIBank; Tether discloses limited exposure
US prosecutors seized approximately $89 million connected to EQIBank, a Dominica-licensed offshore bank, via payments group Capstone; Tether disclosed holdings at EQIBank of under $64 million, representing less than 0.034% of total assets. USDT remained priced near $1 following the disclosures.
New York sues Polymarket for illegal gambling
New York AG Letitia James sued Polymarket US on Sept. 24, 2026, accusing the CFTC-regulated prediction platform of running an unlicensed gambling operation; Polymarket filed a countersuit the same day to block state oversight.
Federal Reserve releases stablecoin regulatory proposals on 24 September 2026
The Federal Reserve published stablecoin regulatory proposals on 24 September 2026, described as incremental rather than finalised. A separate US initiative to promote dollar-backed stablecoins internationally, involving private-sector firms and multiple agencies, was reported the same date.
CFTC restricts prediction market contracts tied to public figure speech mentions
The CFTC issued formal guidance in September 2026 restricting event contracts based on public figures' speech mentions, following an August internal review and an enforcement case involving a former White House teleprompter operator fined after profiting over $107,000.
CFTC submits crypto framework to White House; Bitcoin extends gains
Bitcoin rose on 22 September 2026 following the CFTC's submission of a crypto market regulatory framework to the White House and a technical short-covering event; MicroStrategy acquired 950 BTC for approximately $75.7 million on 21 September 2026.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $1 billion net inflows in single session
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded ~$1 billion in net inflows in one session, the largest single-day figure of 2026. Ether ETFs added $270 million the same day; year-to-date net flows turned positive for the first time since April 2026.
White House teleprompter operator faces CFTC probe over $100k Kalshi speech bets
White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez is under CFTC investigation for allegedly using advance knowledge of Trump's prepared remarks to win more than $100,000 on Kalshi prediction markets.
US Treasury-Commerce turf war delays Strategic Bitcoin Reserve implementation
An interdepartmental dispute between the US Treasury and Commerce departments over legal authority to administer the proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve remained unresolved as of 7 July 2026; Bitcoin rose on 6 July 2026 despite a sale of 3,588 BTC by Michael Saylor's firm.
MicroStrategy sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million; bitcoin fell 4%
MicroStrategy (MSTR) sold 3,588 bitcoins between 29 June and 5 July 2026, raising approximately $216 million; bitcoin fell up to 4% following disclosure of the sale. The company's total bitcoin holdings were reduced to 843,775 BTC.
Trump 2025 disclosure reports $1.4bn-plus in crypto-related earnings
Donald Trump's mandatory annual financial disclosure, reported 30 June–1 July 2026, recorded at least $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency-related earnings for 2025, including $236.25 million in net proceeds from World Liberty Financial token sales, with total annual revenue across all sources reported at $2.2 billion.
MicroStrategy announces bitcoin sales up to $1.25bn alongside $2bn share buybacks
MicroStrategy disclosed plans to sell up to $1.25 billion of bitcoin to build US dollar cash reserves, launched two share repurchase programmes of up to $1 billion each for common and preferred shares, and raised its STRC preferred share dividend to 12%. The company also disclosed a $2.55 billion reserve plan.
Binance to cease EU services after failing to secure MiCA licence
Binance announced on 26 June 2026 it would stop serving European clients after failing to obtain authorisation under the EU's MiCA regulation, with the compliance deadline set at 1 July 2026. BNB, BTC, and ETH were held by affected EU-based users whose exchange access was curtailed.
Bitcoin hits 20-month low of $59,125; silver, gold, crude fall
Bitcoin fell to a session low of $59,125 on 24 June 2026, its weakest level in 20 months, amid a broad risk-asset sell-off in which silver declined 7.4%, gold fell 3%, crude oil dropped 4%, and the US Dollar Index surged.