Crypto News Updates

The U.S. Federal government will shut down at midnight if Republicans and Democrats are unable to agree on a budget. BTC Dips Under Shadow of U.S. Government Impasse U.S. Republicans and Democrats locked horns over the fiscal direction of the country on Tuesday, with no resolution in sight, even as the deadline to pass a […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-stumbles-as-us-government-shutdown-looms/

The former U.S. Vice President’s new book details what she says is “the shortest presidential campaign in modern history.” Harris’s New Memoir Takes Aim at Ross Ulbricht, Rebranding Him as a ‘Fentanyl Dealer’ More than $200 million in drugs was sold across 13,000 listings on Ross Ulbricht’s online marketplace Silk Road, between 2011 and 2013, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/kamala-harris-calls-ross-ulbricht-fentanyl-dealer-in-new-memoir/

Soluna Holdings and Canaan Inc. signed a hosting deal to deploy 20 megawatts of Avalon A15 XP bitcoin miners at Soluna’s wind-powered Project Dorothy site in Briscoe County, Texas. Canaan’s Avalon A15 XP Rigs Head to Soluna’s Wind Farm in Briscoe County Announced on Tuesday, the agreement positions Canaan to place roughly 1 exahash per […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/wind-powered-hash-soluna-to-host-20-mw-of-canaan-miners-in-texas/

A dusty old bitcoin wallet from November 2013 recently woke up, stretched its digital legs, and unloaded 400 BTC—worth a cool $45.6 million today—marking its first move in nearly 12 years. A bitcoin whale rolled out of hibernation at block height 916840, btcparser.com data shows, shifting 400.07908897 BTC after approximately 11 years, 10 months, and […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/long-dormant-bitcoin-whale-awakens-moves-45-6m-in-btc-after-nearly-12-years/

Bitcoin and ethereum are holding steady after last week’s selloff, with volatility drifting lower ahead of U.S. jobs data. Leveraged positions are building again, signaling renewed optimism despite lingering caution in options markets. Bitcoin, Ethereum Rebound While Traders Eye ETF Flows and Jobs Data Crypto markets are stabilizing after last week’s selloff, with bitcoin back […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/markets-poised-for-uptober-as-leveraged-longs-return/

The cryptocurrency surged nearly 4% in a single day after floundering below $110K over the weekend. BTC and Bullion Rally: Bitcoin Hits $114K, Gold Sets 38th Record This Year Gold reached yet another all-time high for the 38th time this year alone, according to the Kobeissi Letter, after climbing to $3,830 on Monday. Digital gold […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-tops-114k-as-gold-breaks-record-for-the-38th-time-in-2025/

XRP futures are gaining unstoppable institutional traction as CME Group smashes volume records and prepares to unleash new options on solana and XRP, signaling surging demand for regulated crypto exposure. XRP Futures Deliver $18.3B on CME in Just 4 Months of Trading Institutional momentum in crypto derivatives continues to expand, reflecting growing reliance on regulated […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-futures-blaze-past-18-3b-as-cme-achieves-4-month-milestone/

At 4:25 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, bitcoin has been tiptoeing around $110,324 to $110,595 over the last hour, acting like the cool kid at the party who won’t dance until the DJ drops a real banger. Bitcoin’s Range Game Bitcoin spent the past few days chopping inside a range, digesting a late-September shakeout and a […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-at-110000-consolidation-mode-etf-outflows-and-a-sneaky-uptober-setup/

Cyber Hornet’s SEC filing for an S&P 500 and XRP 75/25 Strategy ETF highlights whale-driven market manipulation as a key risk. XRP’s Distribution History Cited as Investment Risk An S&P 500 and XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by Cyber Hornet identifies market manipulation by whales as […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/cyber-hornet-etf-filing-flags-whale-manipulation-risk-in-xrp/

Traders have practically written in pen a quarter-point cut, daring the U.S. Federal Reserve to prove them wrong at October’s meeting ahead. Quarter-Point Trim Leads the Board for October’s Fed Decision CME’s Fedwatch tool puts numbers to the hunch: with the target currently at 4.00% to 4.25%, the Oct. 29 path most favored is a […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/fed-rate-watch-consensus-leans-hard-toward-a-quarter-point-slice/

SWIFT, the grand old gatekeeper of global bank messages, is reportedly testing its approach onchain—dabbling with Ethereum layer two (L2) Linea to see if its buttoned-up messaging system can handle life in crypto’s fast lane. TradFi Meets DeFi: SWIFT Experiments With Ethereum L2 The SWIFT network—aka the buttoned-up Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications—is the […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/report-swift-flirts-with-ethereums-linea-in-bold-onchain-experiment/

The crypto market lost $240 billion this week as bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP posted steep declines. Bitcoin Leads Downturn The crypto economy closed another turbulent week, with total market capitalization falling from $4.12 trillion to $3.88 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) led the downturn, dropping from around $115,700 on Sept. 20 to $109,500 by Sept. 27 at […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-carnage-6b-liquidated-btc-and-eth-plunge-in-brutal-week/

With three days left in September, bitcoin hovers around the $109,000 range and the market’s already chanting “Uptober,” the crypto calendar’s most meme-able month for momentum. October Playbook: Why BTC Die-Hards Treat ‘Uptober’ Like a Holiday September hasn’t been a disaster, but it hasn’t been a joyride either. Over the past two weeks, bitcoin has […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoins-q4-warm-up-uptober-hype-builds-with-octobers-track-record-in-focus/

The stablecoin arena just got a little juicier. Over the past week, the market bulked up by $3.969 billion—a 1.36% lift. Tether’s USDT strutted in with a fresh $2 billion under its belt, flexing its dominance at 58.68% of the $295.797 billion fiat-pegged token pool this weekend. Ethena’s USDe and Falcon’s USDf Rise While USDC, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/stablecoin-sector-sees-nearly-4b-boost-as-market-closes-in-on-300b-milestone/

The Shariyah Review Bureau of Bahrain has certified XRP as Shariah-compliant, a declaration that could open the digital asset to the $2 trillion Islamic finance market. Strategic Advantage for Ripple The Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB), which operates under the Central Bank of Bahrain, has reportedly declared that XRP meets Shariah compliance standards. This certification positions […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bahrain-certifies-xrp-as-shariah-compliant-opening-path-to-islamic-finance-market/

Bitcoin traded below $110,000 on Sept. 26 amid bearish sentiment and ETF outflows, but analysts see potential for recovery if macro conditions improve. Analyst Perspectives on the Bearish/Bullish Outcome On Sept. 26, bitcoin ( BTC) continued to trade below $110,000 as bearish sentiment swept across the cryptocurrency market. According to Coingecko data, the top crypto […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-feels-the-september-curse-as-bears-target-90k-95k-range-expert-warns/

Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly closed a $500 million funding round, reaching a valuation of $50 billion. The raise, which had participation of Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of Kraken, and Tribe Capital, a venture capital firm founded by Sethi himself, has fueled speculation about Kraken going public soon. Kraken Closes $500M Funding Round Successfully, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/kraken-raises-500m-at-15b-valuation-fuels-ipo-speculation/

Ohio is positioning itself at the forefront of digital finance as officials take key steps toward enabling cryptocurrency payments for state services, reflecting growing national interest. Ohio Advances Crypto Payments for State Services With Vendor Approval The push for cryptocurrency integration in public finance gained momentum in the U.S. state of Ohio as officials advanced […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/ohio-moves-toward-accepting-crypto-for-state-fees-with-vendor-approval/

Cipher Mining announced a $3 billion, ten-year HPC colocation deal with Fluidstack, backed by Google’s $1.4 billion investment. Google’s Strategic Backing Adds Credibility Bitcoin miner, Cipher Mining Inc., has announced a landmark 10-year high-performance computing (HPC) colocation agreement with Fluidstack. The deal marks a major expansion of Cipher’s footprint in the HPC space and signals […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/cipher-mining-secures-3b-hpc-deal-with-fluidstack-backed-by-google/

Bastion has raised $14.6 million in new financing led by Coinbase Ventures with Sony Innovation Fund and Samsung Next, pushing the stablecoin infrastructure startup’s total funding past $40 million to scale its white-label service for enterprises. Stablecoin-as-a-Service The New York–based firm, Bastion, builds Stablecoin-as-a-Service stacks that let companies issue branded digital dollars without writing code […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bastion-bags-14-6m-to-help-brands-launch-digital-dollars-without-writing-code/

Bitcoin plunged to $108,652 on Bitstamp Thursday, wiping out over $265 million in bitcoin long positions in what might be crypto’s most dramatic hangover. Bitcoin Craters Call it the great leveraged purge. Bitcoin’s crash to $108,652 on Bitstamp didn’t just rattle traders—it set off a domino effect of liquidations. Over $265 million in BTC long […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/margin-call-nightmare-btcs-plunge-below-109000-flushes-265m-in-longs/

Crypto leaders are joining Wall Street powerhouses in a high-stakes push to align regulators, spotlighting digital assets’ rise as a core force in U.S. financial markets. Crypto Giants Join Wall Street Titans at Pivotal SEC-CFTC Regulatory Roundtable Calls for clearer regulatory oversight of digital assets are drawing increased attention from U.S. market regulators. The U.S. […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/top-us-regulators-prepare-landmark-roundtable-that-could-transform-crypto-rules/

U.S. equities kicked off the week on solid footing but slipped by Wednesday, giving the markets a well-deserved cooldown. Over in crypto, the entire market ticked up 1.23% with bitcoin edging past $114,000—only to cool its heels right alongside the rest. Wall Street Stumbles as Bitcoin Miners Shine Bright Midweek Wall Street bled red today, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/wall-street-cooldown-meets-crypto-pop-midweek-winners-and-losers-revealed/

Trezor has introduced maximal extractable value (MEV) protection in Trezor Suite, aiming to reduce manipulative transaction practices for users across several supported networks. Trezor Partners With Merkle.io to Shield Suite Transactions From MEV Bots Trezor, the hardware wallet brand under Satoshilabs, said the feature is now integrated directly into its desktop app, routing transactions through […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/trezor-launches-mev-protection-for-more-predictable-crypto-transactions/

Hyperliquid just rolled out its new stablecoin USDH, and Native Markets snagged the golden ticket to run the pipes. As of today, USDH is strutting onto the scene as the 83rd biggest stablecoin by market cap, rocking a cool $24.23 million valuation. Native Markets Wins Bid to Power USDH as Stablecoin Debuts With a $24.23M […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/hyperliquids-usdh-debut-concentrated-supply-modest-market-share-big-buzz/

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland – September 23, 2025 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), unveiled a strategic brand evolution commemorating its eighth anniversary. Alongside the logo upgrade, TRON founder Justin Sun shared his […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/justin-sun-unveils-elevated-brand-identity-in-a-letter-to-the-community-celebrating-trons-eighth-anniversary/

Cleanspark expanded its capital strategy, adding $100 million in bitcoin-backed credit capacity from Coinbase Prime to fund energy, mining, and high-performance computing growth, the two companies said on Monday. Cleanspark Gravitates Toward Energy and HPC Scaling The Las Vegas-based miner, Cleanspark (Nasdaq: CLSK), said the non-dilutive financing will be deployed across strategic capital expenditures, including […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-extends-100m-bitcoin-credit-line-as-cleanspark-targets-hpc-expansion/

While crypto prices faceplanted over the last day, publicly traded mining firms pulled a power move with gains lighting up Monday’s scoreboard. Out of the 20 largest miners by market cap, only three slipped into the red—and one of those was an ethereum treasury outfit. Crypto Miners Boom Despite Bitcoin’s Slump—20 Public Mining Firms Post […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/public-bitcoin-miners-defy-crypto-crash-applied-digital-cipher-and-iren-lead-double-digit-gains/

In the past 24 hours, Wall Street’s been strutting like it owns the runway. The S&P 500 has climbed nearly 30% from its April slump, flexing new record highs with the Nasdaq and Dow right behind it. Gold, never one to miss the spotlight, glittered its way to an all-time high of $3,746 per ounce. […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/stocks-party-gold-shines-and-crypto-slumps-septembers-brutal-3-way-split/

Although the network’s mining difficulty cranked up 4.63% just four days ago, that bump barely ruffled the miners. The machines kept churning with wild devotion, and the protocol’s horsepower blasted its way to a shiny new all-time high of 1,091 exahash per second (EH/s). Miners Push Bitcoin Network to All-Time High Hashrate of 1.091 Zettahash […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/btc-miners-defy-odds-network-hashrate-hits-1-091-zh-s-despite-falling-revenues/

President Javier Milei has again raised the prospect of dollarizing Argentina — a key plank of his political campaign. Milei, who touts dollarization as a solution to inflation, said it could be implemented only if the Argentine people vote for it. President Javier Milei Consider Dollarization as Argentine Peso Sinks After seemingly having controlled the […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/milei-dollarization-peso-political-panic/

DeFi lending landed back on the SEC’s agenda as regulators met with industry players to examine token classification, smart contracts, and paths toward compliant crypto loans. SEC Crypto Task Force Discusses DeFi Lending Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force continues to meet with industry participants, as reflected in a memorandum […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-task-force-examines-defi-lending-rules-in-meeting-with-crypto-firm/

Tron’s latest entrant in decentralized derivatives, Sunperp, has opened for traders, adding a new venue to a field crowded by perp players like Hyperliquid, Avantis, Aster, Dydx, GMX, and Jupiter. Sunperp Opens on Tron; Traders Eye Fees, Slippage, and Funding Positioned as a perpetuals-focused decentralized exchange (DEX) on Tron, Sunperp outlines design choices aimed at […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/trons-sunperp-debuts-as-perp-dex-competition-intensifies/

At an operating expense of $0.04 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), the current crop of SHA256 bitcoin miners sorts into a clear profit ladder, with high-hashrate hydro units setting the pace and a few efficient air and immersion options keeping things interesting. The Four-Cent Test: Which Bitcoin Mining Rigs Still Shine The king of the hill at […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/26-rigs-one-cheap-opex-2025s-definitive-ranking-of-modern-bitcoin-miners/

The crypto market ended a volatile week amid the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut of 2025. Bitcoin edged up 0.2% to $115,792 but failed to break past $118,000, prompting mixed analyst outlooks. Crypto Market Volatility Amidst Fed Rate Cut The crypto economy closed another volatile week, even as the U.S. Federal Reserve cut […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-rollercoaster-fed-rate-cut-sparks-mixed-moves-across-bitcoin-and-altcoins/

The U.S. Treasury Department is officially opening the floor for public comment on how to implement the nation’s first major stablecoin law. Treasury Invites Comment on Stablecoin Oversight The Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asks the public to weigh in on how the Treasury should tailor safeguards for payment stablecoins without choking off innovation. […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/genius-act-plumbing-us-treasury-seeks-public-input-on-stablecoin-guardrails/

Bitgo Holdings Inc. filed a Form S-1 for an initial public offering and applied to list its Class A shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BTGO. Digital Asset Custodian Bitgo Seeks NYSE Debut With Dual-Class Shares Bitgo, a Delaware corporation based in Palo Alto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitgo-files-for-us-ipo-aims-for-nyse-listing-under-btgo/

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko warned at the All-In Summit 2025 that rapid advances in quantum computing could force Bitcoin to migrate to new cryptography by 2030 or risk security failures. Yakovenko: Watch Apple and Google for the Signal, It’s Time to Harden Bitcoin Yakovenko, an engineer by training, said at the All-In Summit, there’s “a […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-co-founder-warns-bitcoin-faces-quantum-risk-if-developers-fail-to-act-by-2030/

The Ethereum layer two (L2), Optimism, plans to roll out its Sepolia Superchain Upgrade 16a to testnet on Sept. 22 and mainnet on Oct. 2, pending governance approval, tightening safety screws without touching end users. Optimism Superchain 16a Targets Oct. 2 Mainnet With Code Pruning, Flex Controls Billed as a maintenance release, Optimism’s 16a removes […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/optimism-schedules-superchain-16a-upgrade-dev-friendly-toggles-no-user-impact-expected/

FTX’s bankruptcy estate will ship another $1.6 billion to creditors in a third distribution, turning the long unwind into a steady drip of real money at last. Creditor Glow-up Continues: FTX Tees up $1.6 Billion More Round three is designed to top up eligible, allowed claims across the board, adding fresh cash to customer classes […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/ftx-lines-up-1-6-billion-for-creditors/

While Bitcoin’s hashrate hums along at 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s), the network’s difficulty just cranked up another 4.63%, locking in a fresh peak at 142.34 trillion. Bitcoin blocks just got 4.63% tougher to mine after the latest difficulty bump. As of 2:35 p.m. Eastern time Friday, the network’s hashrate clocks in at 1,016.17 exahash […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-difficulty-hits-fresh-high-with-network-power-steady-over-1-zettahash/

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. September 18, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), announced today that PayPal USD will be available on the TRON network through Stargate Hydra as a permissionless token, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/paypal-usd-expands-to-tron-network-via-layerzero/

Nasdaq-listed Brera Holdings is ditching its old jersey and rebranding as Solmate, a solana ( SOL)-based digital asset treasury (DAT) after locking down a $300 million private placement backed by Ark Invest, RockawayX, and heavyweight investors from the UAE. Ark Invest, UAE Backers Pump $300M Into Solmate’s Solana Play The Dublin- and Naples-based company announced […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/digital-asset-treasury-firm-solmate-debuts-with-ark-invest-and-rockawayx-backing/

On Thursday, Sept. 18, fresh off the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate trim, the Altcoin Season Index (ASI) strutted confidently in the altcoin season lane for the eighth day in a row. The crypto economy clocked a 2.62% daily lift, with altcoins stealing the spotlight in dazzling fashion. Altcoin Season Goes Full Tilt The ASI is […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/altcoin-season-roars-108b-rally-turns-september-into-a-chart-busting-fiesta/

Circle and Kraken are joining forces to supercharge global stablecoin adoption, unlocking massive liquidity and powering onchain finance at scale. Circle-Kraken Partnership Expands Stablecoin Reach Circle and Kraken jointly announced on Sept. 17 that they have entered into a strategic partnership to expand global access to the USDC and EURC stablecoins through Kraken’s trading platform. […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/circle-and-kraken-ignite-stablecoin-shakeup-with-game-changing-partnership/

According to blockchain parsing data from btcparser.com, a pack of long-silent wallets have been stirring back to life over the past 48 hours. Several Bitcoin Time Capsules Opened Over the Last 48 Hours On Tuesday, one slumbering bitcoin address finally stretched its legs, sending out 99 BTC—the first activity since Jan. 23, 2014—breaking a silence […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/dormant-bitcoin-giant-stirs-moves-1000-btc-after-decade-in-hiding/

New York Superintendent of Financial Services Adrienne Harris issued a guidance letter on Wednesday advising all New York banking organizations to consider using blockchain analytics to strengthen compliance and manage risks tied to virtual currency activity. NYDFS Links Prior VCRA, Analytics Guidance in New Notice to Banks The Department of Financial Services (DFS or NYDFS) […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/new-york-banks-advised-to-leverage-blockchain-analytics-nydfs/

The 25-basis-point cut marks the first time the U.S. Federal Reserve has lowered its policy rate since December 2024. Fed Cut Sends Bitcoin Above $116K, but Not for Long Wednesday’s interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve wasn’t much of a surprise, after all, just minutes before the announcement, the CME Group’s Fedwatch Tool […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-briefly-shoots-past-116k-after-fed-cuts-rates/

Bitwise has filed plans for a Stablecoin and Tokenization exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks an index of companies and crypto-asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) tied to the guts of onchain payments and asset settlement. Bitwise Aims ETF at the Back-End of Crypto: Issuers, Oracles, and ETPs Bitwise Funds Trust submitted a post-effective amendment on Sept. 16, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/indexing-the-plumbing-bitwise-moves-on-stablecoin-and-tokenization-etf/

Cleancore Solutions Inc. announced Tuesday that it acquired another 100 million dogecoin (DOGE), bringing its treasury holdings to more than 600 million DOGE. Cleancore Secures Another 100M DOGE for Treasury The Omaha-based company said the purchase is part of its near-term goal to accumulate up to 1 billion DOGE within 30 days. Its treasury, backed […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/cleancore-adds-100m-doge-treasury-tops-600m/