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Crypto treasury ‘bubble’ fears overblown: TON Strategy CEO

TON Strategy’s CEO acknowledged there are early signs of a bubble, but medium and long-term capital will soon come in as the market matures.

Avalanche rises as treasury firm eyes $1B buy after SPAC deal

Avalanche Treasury Co. will launch through a blank-check merger next year, with the goal of buying over $1 billion worth of AVAX tokens.

Uptober underway: Bitcoin closes in on 7-week high at $120K

Bitcoin surged 4% to $119,450, its highest in seven weeks as expectations of Fed rate cuts and October’s bullish history drove crypto market gains.

Bitget exec sees ‘no logical reason’ for an altcoin season this cycle

A broad altcoin rally is unlikely, as crypto projects haven’t generated enough excitement to stir traders into action, Bitget operating chief Vugar Usi Zade tells Cointelegraph.

Sweden eyes entering the Bitcoin ‘digital arms race’

The proposal has come from two Swedish Democrats, a party that is a key player in backing the Swedish ruling coalition and its minority government.

Alpaca rolls out network enabling direct tokenization of US stocks

The Instant Tokenization Network allows institutions to mint and redeem tokenized US stocks with in-kind settlement and 24/7 access.

Bullish launches in 20 US states after winning New York licenses

Bullish’s crypto trading services are now on offer across 20 US states after receiving regulatory approval from New York’s financial regulator last month.

Memecoins attract users, but platforms reap the profits: Report

Galaxy Research’s latest report finds that memecoins draw new users into crypto, but the spoils go to enrich launchpads, exchanges and bots rather than traders themselves.

Trump nominates acting FDIC chair to officially head the agency

Travis Hill has served as acting FDIC chair since Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, later issuing guidance on crypto-related activities and criticizing allegations of debanking.

Solana may have an edge over Ethereum in staking ETFs, says Bitwise CEO

Bitwise’s Hunter Horsley says Solana’s shorter unstaking period gives it an advantage over Ethereum in the race for staking ETFs, as US regulators prepare key decisions in October.

Injective debuts pre-IPO derivatives, distancing from Robinhood private equity tokens

Injective launches onchain pre-IPO perpetuals for companies like OpenAI, offering leveraged exposure and a decentralized alternative to Robinhood’s tokens.

US lawmakers grapple with crypto tax policy amid government shutdown

Senate lawmakers debated whether cryptocurrencies should have special tax exemptions to encourage everyday use and the industry's growth.

Crypto industry groups weigh in on CFTC's future after key withdrawal

It’s unclear when US President Donald Trump could announce another pick to chair the CFTC amid a government shutdown with no end in sight.

Bitcoin rallies as US government shutdown begins: Will BTC gains continue?

Traders and data suggest that Bitcoin may benefit from the US government shutdown, but how long will the gains last?

Price predictions 10/1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, AVAX

Bitcoin started October on a strong note by rallying to $118,200. That clears the path for BTC to chase new all-time highs. Which altcoins could follow?

US government shutdown enters day 1: How is the SEC still functioning?

In addition to restrictions on enforcement actions and ongoing litigation, the agency will likely stop reviewing crypto ETF applications.

Abu Dhabi agricultural regulator bans use of farmland for crypto mining

The regulator stated that farmland must be used only for agricultural purposes to qualify for government services, subsidies, and utilities.

How to use Google’s Gemini to research coins before you invest

Google’s Gemini AI can help organize research, compare tokenomics and cut through noise. Here’s a workflow to analyze coins before you invest responsibly.

Bitcoin pushes for $118K as analysis calls US gov’t shutdown ‘non-event’

Bitcoin eyes its highest levels in six weeks as weak US jobs data drives crypto and risk assets higher, with shutdown dips now “buy opportunities.”

229% inflation: How ‘Binance dollars’ became Venezuela’s real currency

Venezuela turns to USDT as hyperinflation bites, with merchants pegging prices to Binance P2P dollar rates.

Bank of England governor says stablecoins could reduce reliance on banks

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said stablecoins could thrive in a system that separates money from credit, reducing the UK’s reliance on commercial banks.

US Senate to hold hearing on crypto taxes as IRS offers relief on corporate tax

The US Senate Finance Committee is holding a hearing on Wednesday on crypto asset taxation, following the IRS’s release of relief guidance on the Biden-era CAMT tax.

Ethereum’s ‘bull flag’ targets $10K as ETF demand returns

ETH price could rally to new all-time highs above $10,000, fueled by renewed institutional demand through Ethereum ETFs and treasury companies.

US government shutdown may signal crypto market bottom: Analysts

The first US government shutdown since 2018 may signal the next crypto market bottom, despite concerns over mixed equity market reactions, analysts told Cointelegraph.

Are quantum computers stealing Bitcoin? Inside Josh Mandell’s claim and the pushback

Former trader Josh Mandell claims quantum computers are draining old Bitcoin wallets. Experts disagree — here’s what the technology can (and can’t) do.

Over 70% of stablecoin transactions in Q3 linked to bots, report finds

Despite bot dominance, transfers under $250 hit record highs in Q3, putting 2025 on track to become the most active year ever for retail usage of stablecoins.

Alternative assets are no longer alternative

Once exclusive to the elite, alternative assets like art and wine are now accessible to all, as blockchains enable fractional ownership and global trading.

Machi Big Brother’s $44M profit shrinks to $9M loss on Hyperliquid

Despite the nearly $9 million loss, Machi and other large investors are betting on the price of the XPL token recovering.

How high can Bitcoin price go in October?

On-chain data suggests Bitcoin isn’t overheated yet, with $122,000 and $138,000 emerging as the next significant resistance levels to watch for BTC price.

Roman Storm seeks acquittal of Tornado Cash money transmission charge

Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm asks a US judge to dismiss his conviction, arguing that prosecutors failed to prove his intent to help bad actors.

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