CFTC Opens Crypto Rulebook as Selig Tells Industry ‘Build Here’
Key TakeawaysThe CFTC opened a 60-day comment period on a potential federal framework for retail crypto commodity transactions.Chairman Michael S. Selig urged crypto companies to “build here” under U.S. rules, with clearer standards and consumer protections.The...
PI dips below $0.090 as bearish momentum builds despite rising OI
Key takeaways PI trades near $0.0865 on Monday, extending its decline for a fifth consecutive day. Futures open interest rises to $10.15 million from $9.78 million, indicating increased outstanding exposure. Support sits at $0.0827 and $0.0801, with initial...
French Executives Propose Taxing Crypto-to-Stablecoin Conversions
French Crypto Executive Trio Proposes Crypto-to-Stablecoin Exchange Tax A proposal to develop a new crypto taxation regime has surged in France, prompting criticism from the native crypto crowd. Jean Meyer, CEO of Deblock, Damien Patureaux, co-founder of Lyzi,...
Dogecoin tops $0.096 as ETF inflows and derivatives signal improving sentiment
Key takeaways Spot DOGE ETFs attracted $327,360, extending their inflow streak to three weeks. CoinGlass’ long-to-short ratio reached 1.01, indicating a slight bullish tilt. Holding the 200-day EMA near $0.093 preserves the recovery outlook, with resistance at...
Saylor Maps Three Bitcoin Paths With 94%, 39%, and 9% Volatility
Key TakeawaysSaylor presents BTC for ownership, MSTR for amplified exposure, and STRC for income.STRC’s 9% volatility was below all seven major technology stocks.October’s STRC dividend rate is 12% annually, subject to adjustment. Saylor Separates Bitcoin...
Webull Becomes X Cashtag Partner for Crypto and Stock Trading
Key TakeawaysThe connection offers real-time quotes, charts, and access to order entry.Potential data uses extend to investor sentiment and emerging narratives.Five initial U.S. partners span crypto exchanges and traditional brokerages. Webull Connects X’s...
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hits Garantex With Asset Freeze
Key TakeawaysJapan froze Garantex on Oct. 2, adding crypto to a broader Russia sanctions package.Elliptic says Garantex processed over $60 billion after U.S. sanctions landed in 2022.Treasury says Garantex staff shifted customer deposits to successor exchange...
Prediction Markets Beat Traditional Polls in Brazilian Election – Bitcoin News
Key TakeawaysBolsonaro defeated Lula in Brazil’s first round, forcing a tight October 25 runoff.Prediction markets correctly foresaw this upset, outperforming flawed national polls.This success cements prediction platforms as superior data engines for future...
Why XRP Appeals to Institutional Investors, Bitwise CIO Explains
Key TakeawaysHougan calls XRP one of the established major cryptocurrencies.The Bitwise CIO says financial advisors recognize its connections to cross-currency transfers and liquidity.Confidence in XRP’s longevity does not imply its price will rise. XRP’s...
This Week in Crypto Law (October 4, 2026)
The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week brought a legal challenge to the federal chartering route used by crypto businesses, new U.S. sanctions targeting a network that uses digital assets, and renewed...
Bitcoin Price Knocks on $87K as Uptober Bulls Smell $94K
Key TakeawaysBitcoin’s price hit $86,771 Sunday evening, putting Friday’s $87,177 high back within striking distance.Bitcoin’s price has risen in 10 of the past 13 Octobers, with a median gain of 12.7%.U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened...
Crypto Weekly: ZEC Plunges as Bitcoin and Ether Hold Key Support Levels
Key TakeawaysBitcoin gained 1% to reach $85,500 by Oct. 4, helping crypto market capitalization recover to $2.99 trillion.Altcoins saw mixed momentum as ether added 0.4% to hit $2,700, while quant surged 39% and zcash plummeted 17%.Traders are monitoring early...