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U.S. wallets move $1.01 billion in seized bitcoin
U.S. government-linked wallets transferred 12,267 bitcoin, worth about $1.01 billion, from a wallet associated with bitcoin seized in the Bitfinex hack to two new, unlabeled addresses on October 8.
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- U.S. wallets move $1.01 billion in seized bitcoin
- Bitcoin ETFs see biggest daily outflow since June
- Former FBI Agent Says She Received Four Guthrie Ransom Emails
- Ethereum and Bitcoin Slide as Liquidations Surge
- Europol warns quantum computers could threaten exposed wallet keys
- Bitcoin Falls Below $83,000 Amid Heavy Liquidations
- Bitcoin falls to October low as oil and yields rise
- Robinhood Allocates $25 Million to Bitcoin
- Kalshi Gold Contracts Top Ether in September
- Government-linked wallets move $103 million in crypto
- FNB launches crypto trading with VALR partnership
- Strategy’s Latest Confirmed Bitcoin Balance Is 847,666 BTC
Bitcoin ETFs see biggest daily outflow since June
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their largest daily net outflow since June 25 on October 7, with two data providers estimating withdrawals at about $485 million.
Former FBI Agent Says She Received Four Guthrie Ransom Emails
Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer said she received four emails demanding bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie’s return over April 10 and 11, reported them to the FBI and did not reply.
Ethereum and Bitcoin Slide as Liquidations Surge
Cryptocurrency markets fell sharply on October 7, with Ethereum dropping below $2,600 and Bitcoin briefly slipping under $84,000 as leveraged traders faced substantial liquidations.
Europol warns quantum computers could threaten exposed wallet keys
Europol warned that future quantum computers could threaten cryptocurrency funds when attackers can see a wallet’s public key, potentially deriving the private key needed to authorize transfers.
Bitcoin Falls Below $83,000 Amid Heavy Liquidations
Bitcoin fell below $83,000 on Wednesday, October 7, reaching intraday lows reported between $82,734 and $82,776.
Bitcoin falls to October low as oil and yields rise
Bitcoin fell below $84,000 on October 7 and later reached $82,700, its lowest level so far this month, as oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields rose and investors assessed renewed inflation concerns.
Robinhood Allocates $25 Million to Bitcoin
Robinhood has allocated $25 million of its own capital to Bitcoin, the brokerage’s crypto chief, Johann Kerbrat, said on October 7, describing the move as a way to align the company with the crypto community and diver...
Kalshi Gold Contracts Top Ether in September
Kalshi’s 15-minute gold contracts recorded more trading activity and estimated fees than comparable Ether contracts in September, just weeks after the company introduced the gold markets.
Government-linked wallets move $103 million in crypto
Wallets linked to the U.S. government transferred about $103 million in cryptocurrency on October 7, including 833.6 Bitcoin worth roughly $71.56 million to Coinbase Prime and 40,285 BNB worth about $31.
FNB launches crypto trading with VALR partnership
First National Bank has launched a cryptocurrency trading service on its existing investment platform, partnering with South African provider VALR to give customers access to five digital assets.
Strategy’s Latest Confirmed Bitcoin Balance Is 847,666 BTC
Strategy’s latest confirmed Bitcoin balance is 847,666 BTC, following a 1,665-coin purchase for $142.7 million reported in a September 28 filing.
Metaplanet Ends Q3 With 44,000 BTC After Selling and Buying
Metaplanet sold 10,000 bitcoin and later bought 11,000 in the third quarter, ending September with 44,000 BTC after a net increase of 1,000.
Strive Adds 2,000 Bitcoin, Raising Holdings to 29,462
Strive acquired 2,000 bitcoin between September 28 and October 2 for an average of $84,422 per coin, bringing its reported holdings to 29,462 BTC, according to a Form 8-K filed Monday.
SEC clears six 3x funds, but crypto trading awaits filings
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved a Cboe BZX rule change on October 2 that clears the way for Volatility Shares to list six funds targeting three times the daily returns of Bitcoin, Ether, gold, sil...
Metaplanet Keeps Bitcoin at 85%-90% of Assets
Metaplanet has revised its capital allocation policy to keep about 85% to 90% of its assets in Bitcoin while permitting 10% to 15% for strategic investments, including assets intended to generate recurring income.
Strategy Adds 334 Bitcoin, Repurchases $176.3 Million in STRC
Strategy reported buying 334 bitcoin for $28.7 million between October 1 and 4, bringing its holdings to 848,000 BTC, while spending $176.3 million on repurchases of its preferred stock, according to a company filing.
Bitcoin Tops $87,000 as Weak Jobs Data Weighs on Yields
Bitcoin climbed above $86,000 and briefly topped $87,000 on October 2, as weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data and falling Treasury yields supported demand for riskier assets.
Weak September Jobs Report Sends Bitcoin Toward $87,000
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September, far fewer than economists had expected, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2% from 4.1% in August.
Utexo Plans October USDT Launch on Bitcoin
Utexo plans to launch Tether’s USDT stablecoin on Bitcoin in October 2026, using the RGB protocol to support transfers that keep most transaction details off the public blockchain.
