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On the 2nd (local time), according to financial news channel Walter Bloomberg, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, said, "Some countries are preparing nuclear tests," and "If an actual test is carried out, Russia will also conduct a nuclear test in response."
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly recovered to the 121,000-dollar level. BTC is trading at 121,002.47 dollars, up 3.07% from the previous day, on the Binance Tether (USDT) market as of 04:15 on the 3rd.
Ethereum (ETH) temporarily recovered the $4500 level. ETH is trading at $4507.23, up 4.46% from the previous day, based on the Binance Tether (USDT) market at 04:12 on the 3rd.
According to economic breaking-news channel Walter Bloomberg on the 2nd (local time), Russian President Vladimir Putin warned, regarding the U.S. demanding that India and China stop purchasing Russian energy, "If the United States imposes higher tariffs on Russia's trading partners, this will cause price increases worldwide." Putin also said, "Price pressures could cause the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep interest rates at high levels for a longer period." This statement is interpreted as emphasizing that an expansion of U.S. sanctions on Russia could lead to global inflation and a prolonged period of monetary tightening.
On the 2nd (local time), according to crypto media BeInCrypto, New York State Senator Liz Krueger introduced a surtax bill targeting Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies. The bill's core is to impose a progressive tax on mining companies, and the revenue raised from the tax will be used to subsidize citizens' utility bills. Small-scale mining firms are exempt from taxation, but large-scale companies would be structured to pay taxes up to more than twice those of competitors. Senator Krueger emphasized, "The energy-intensive mining industry is shifting burdens onto local communities," and added that "mining companies must contribute to the public."
On the 2nd (local time), according to Cointelegraph, a media outlet specializing in virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), the European Central Bank (ECB) has signed contracts with seven technology firms as part of preparations for the launch of the digital euro. The cooperation includes Feedzai, a fraud detection company that uses artificial intelligence (AI), and security technology company Giesecke+Devrient. The ECB plans to adopt the technologies of these companies to strengthen the security and reliability of the digital euro. An ECB official previously mentioned that the digital euro could be officially launched in 2029. This cooperation is interpreted as a sign that the groundwork for introducing digital currency within Europe is accelerating.
On the 2nd (local time), CNN reported that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) may have finished collecting September employment data and be ready to release it. Earlier, the BLS had stated it would suspend all economic data releases if a federal government shutdown occurred. However, this employment data may already have been collected, raising the possibility that the nonfarm payrolls (NFP) and unemployment rate indicators will be released as scheduled on October 3. Markets are currently watching whether the U.S. employment data will be released in conjunction with whether the shutdown is prolonged.
On the 2nd (local time), according to crypto-focused media The Block, U.S. Nasdaq-listed Sharps Technology is pursuing a share buyback of up to US$100 million. The company said, "This share buyback program will be conducted through the open market and negotiated transactions." Earlier, Sharps Technology announced in August that it would stockpile Solana (SOL). Sharps Technology announced in early September that it had purchased US$400 million (approximately 560 billion won) worth of Solana. The investment included ParaFi Capital and Pantera Capital. Sharps Technology added that it plans to manage digital asset finances using Crypto.com's institutional-grade custody infrastructure and over-the-counter (OTC) desk.
On the 2nd (local time), according to economic breaking news channel Walter Bloomberg, John Thune, the Senate Republican Whip, said the Senate is unlikely to vote on the budget bill over the weekend. Earlier, the U.S. Congress failed to pass the budget due to disagreements between the Republican and Democratic parties over the issue of health insurance subsidies, and as a result the federal government entered a shutdown (temporary work stoppage) starting October 1.
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly recovered to 120,000 dollars. BTC is trading at 120,119.39 dollars on the Binance Tether (USDT) market as of 01:18 on the 3rd, up 2.04% from the previous day.
The three major U.S. stock indexes are showing mixed trends. The Nasdaq Composite index was trading at 22,773.58 points at 00:35 on the 3rd, up 0.08% from the previous day. The Dow Jones index was down 0.23% at 46,334.91 points, and the S&P 500 index was down 0.18% at 6,699.28 points.
On the 1st (local time), according to CoinDesk, a media outlet specializing in virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), asset manager Galaxy Digital said in a recent report that "meme coins, once treated as internet toys, have now grown into a core element of the crypto asset market." According to the report, meme coins have gone beyond a mere fad to acquire cultural and economic influence, and various projects including Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are attracting investors' attention. Galaxy Digital analyzed that "meme coins, combining jokes and speculative sentiment, stimulate investor interest and are an important factor in drawing new users into the crypto asset market." This analysis is expected to make an important contribution to discussions about the share meme coins hold in the crypto asset market and their long-term potential.
On the 1st (local time), according to the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) media CoinDesk, decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket is confirmed to be preparing to resume services in the United States within days. Polymarket submitted related documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for this purpose. Polymarket had been banned from providing services in the U.S. for the past 4 years, but recently received approval to operate in the U.S. from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Accordingly, U.S. users are expected to be able to use the Polymarket platform again soon. Polymarket's service resumption is expected to be an important turning point in the decentralized prediction market sector, and attention is focused on the potential impact it may have on the virtual asset market and the regulatory environment.
The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher. The Nasdaq Composite index recorded 22,755.16 points, up 0.42% from the previous day on the 2nd. The Dow Jones rose 0.09% to 46,441.10 points, and the S&P 500 rose 0.29% to 6,708.06 points.
On the 1st (local time), according to Forbes, Elon Musk, Tesla chief executive officer (CEO), became the first person to surpass $500 billion in personal assets (about 680 trillion won).
U.S. President Donald Trump again strongly criticized Jerome Powell, chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). On the 1st (local time), President Trump said on his social media Truth Social, "I sincerely believe Jerome 'Too Late' Powell is an Obstructionist." Since taking office, President Trump has repeatedly criticized the Fed's interest-rate policy and Chair Powell's responses, and recently reiterated that delayed interest-rate cuts are hindering economic recovery.
On the 1st (local time), according to economic breaking-news channel Walter Bloomberg, U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping within the next 4 weeks. The meeting is expected to focus on trade and diplomatic issues between the two countries. However, the exact schedule and location have not yet been disclosed.
Bitcoin (BTC) temporarily relinquished the $117,000 level. BTC is trading at $116,749.11, up 3.09% from the previous day, based on the Binance Tether (USDT) market at 02:58 on the 2nd.
According to economic breaking news channel Walter Bloomberg on the 1st (local time), international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings said that even if a U.S. government shutdown (a temporary suspension of operations) occurs, it would not have a short-term effect on the United States' sovereign credit rating 'AA+' and its stable (Stable) outlook. Fitch explained that a shutdown could cause short-term uncertainty, such as disruptions to administrative operations and delays in the release of economic indicators, but it would not pose a direct threat to the U.S.'s ability to repay debt or to its creditworthiness. However, it added that if fiscal uncertainty persists over the long term, it could become a burden on the country's sovereign credit rating.
According to CoinDesk, a media outlet specializing in crypto assets (cryptocurrencies), the crypto exchange Bullish (BLSH) officially launched spot trading services in the United States on the 1st (local time). Bullish last month obtained a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), and with this move it will support crypto spot trading in 20 U.S. states. This expansion is interpreted as part of a U.S. market expansion strategy based on regulatory approval.
On the 1st (local time), according to crypto-focused media The Block, MicroStrategy, founded by Michael Saylor, received a benefit under new guidance from the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that exempts it from paying the 15% Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). Under the guidance, unrealized gains and losses on virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) are not included in the calculation of adjusted financial statement income(Adjusted Financial Statement Income) for CAMT purposes. MicroStrategy had originally been expected to pay CAMT from 2026, but this change allows it to avoid that tax burden. MicroStrategy currently holds approximately 640,000 bitcoins (BTC), and its unrealized gains amount to about 58%. As a result, tax savings of about $4.1 billion are expected.
On the 1st (local time), crypto asset (cryptocurrency) specialized media The Block reported that Bitcoin (BTC) lending platform Lava raised $17.5 million in investment. Lava recently introduced a new dollar yield product and plans to launch a card that offers Bitcoin cashback. This fundraising is expected to accelerate Lava's product expansion and service diversification.
On the 1st (local time), virtual asset (cryptocurrency) specialist media SwissBlock analyzed that the U.S. government shutdown (temporary suspension of operations) does not have a large impact on the price of Bitcoin (BTC). SwissBlock explained, "The historically longest shutdown (December 2018~January 2019, 35 days) occurred after Bitcoin had already fallen 50%, and there was no direct correlation." It added, "During that shutdown period, Bitcoin traded in the 3575~3800 dollar range and fell by about 6%," adding, "the shutdown's impact on Bitcoin's price is limited."
The three major U.S. stock indexes are showing gains. The Nasdaq Composite was trading at 22,691.42 points at 00:59 on the 2nd, up 0.14% from the previous day. The Dow Jones index was up 0.23% at 46,503.73 points, and the S&P500 index was up 0.12% at 6,696.54 points.
On the 30th (local time), Blockworks, a media outlet specializing in virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), reported that as the possibility of a U.S. federal government shutdown grows, the approval process for spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be delayed. The outlet said, "The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has simplified listing standards for spot cryptocurrency ETFs, but if Congress fails to pass the budget and the federal government shuts down, most SEC departments would suspend operations." It added, "This could temporarily delay the approval process, but it is not expected to affect market demand for virtual asset products," adding, "The approval delay is likely to be a short-term phenomenon."
On the 30th (local time), Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America, said on X (formerly Twitter) that "the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has allowed state-licensed trust companies to be recognized as qualified virtual asset (cryptocurrency) custodians." This move is expected to broaden the range of stablecoin administrators and, by resolving regulatory uncertainty in the custody market, make it possible for more institutions to participate. Under existing U.S. regulation, assets had to be held with qualified custody providers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and generally only banks or trust companies met those conditions. However, with the SEC's guidance change, investment advisers and registered funds, among others, may be able to undertake virtual asset custody. Terrett said, "As a result of this measure, Coinbase, Ripple, BitGo, and WisdomTree are expected to be recognized as custody institutions."
On the 30th (local time), The Information reported that global payments platform Stripe is preparing to apply to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a National Trust Charter to issue stablecoins. The move is interpreted as a response to recent tightening of regulations on stablecoin issuance in the U.S. Stripe has already launched a platform called "Open Issuance" that allows custom stablecoins to be created with minimal coding, and this application is part of establishing a legal basis for that business expansion. An industry source said, "Stripe's move is a strategy to expand its digital asset business on the premise of regulatory compliance," and added, "Securing official authorization to issue stablecoins will be an important competitive advantage in the payments market going forward." Stripe plans to actively expand various fintech services, such as a digital dollar and AI commerce tools, once this application is completed.
The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.31% from the previous day on the 1st, recording 22,660.01 points. The Dow Jones index closed at 46,397.83 points, up 0.18%, and the S&P 500 index closed at 6,687.38 points, up 0.39%.
On the 30th (local time), according to CoinDesk, a media outlet specializing in virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), the Bitcoin (BTC) collateralized loan amount at global virtual asset exchange Coinbase has exceeded $1 billion. This indicates that demand for Coinbase's BTC-collateralized loan service has increased significantly. Coinbase plans to raise the loan limit from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. This decision is interpreted as part of a strategy to expand the lending market targeting institutional investors and high-net-worth asset holders. Earlier this January, Coinbase officially launched its BTC collateralized loan service in collaboration with the DeFi lending protocol Morpho (MORPHO). The service is structured so that cash can be borrowed against BTC as collateral, playing a role in providing liquidity to virtual asset investors. Coinbase expects that raising the loan limit will allow more institutional and individual investors to access financial services using BTC.
On the 30th (local time), on-chain analyst ZachXBT said on X(formerly Twitter) that "it is impossible to know whether the F1 partner's due diligence was properly conducted," and reiterated that "BlockDAG is an investment scam project that has been conducting a presale for more than a year and a half, and the fundraising amount was also manipulated." This comment came in response to a reply to a post in which the BWT Alpine F1 team recently tagged BlockDAG on X and introduced the project as next-generation layer-1 blockchain infrastructure.