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"BlackRock's IBIT option market share surpasses Deribit"

BlackRock's Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, has reportedly overtaken the derivatives trading platform Deribit in Bitcoin options market share. According to CoinDesk on the 30th (local time), the open interest of IBIT option contr

Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Konbano buys 85 Bitcoin

Konbano, a beauty franchise operator listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has reportedly purchased 85 Bitcoin (BTC). On the 30th (local time), BitcoinTreasury said on X (formerly Twitter), "Konbano additionally purchased 85.3 Bitcoin," adding, "As a r

Bloomberg "Europe seeks to ban multi-issuance stablecoins"

European financial authorities are reported to have adopted a recommendation to ban stablecoins with a multi-issuance structure (multi-issuance). On the 30th (local time), Bloomberg reported, citing multiple sources, that the European Systemic Risk B

Bitwise CIO "Tether Will Become the Most Profitable Company in the World"

Stablecoin issuer Tether (Tether) could become the most profitable company in history, surpassing Saudi Aramco, if its growth continues. On the 30th (local time), Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Bitwise, said in a client letter that "T

"Bitcoin correction is not over yet"

A claim has emerged that Bitcoin (BTC)'s correction may continue. On the 30th (local time), Ali Martinez, a cryptoasset (cryptocurrency) analyst, said on X (formerly Twitter), "Over the past two years, Bitcoin correction phases have ended when trader

Binance: Altcoin futures trading share surpasses 82%… "All-time high"

The global crypto exchange Binance recorded an all-time high share of 82.3% for altcoin perpetual futures trading. On the 30th (local time), according to Maartunn, a CryptoQuant contributor, the proportion of altcoins in Binance's futures trading exc

Acting CFTC Chair: "The Turf War with the SEC Over Crypto Regulation Is Over"

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are ending a long-running dispute over regulatory authority for virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) and shifting to a cooperative approach. On the 30t

Bitcoin falls below $113,000

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen below $113,000. As of 6:39 PM, on the Binance USDT market, Bitcoin is trading at $112,978, up 0.70% from 24 hours earlier.

Visa begins pilot of stablecoins for cross-border transfers

Global payments company Visa (VISA) has launched a pilot program allowing companies to use stablecoins for cross-border transfers. The experiment aims to shorten payment times that previously took days to minutes, helping companies secure liquidity.

Japan-listed Starseeds to raise funds for Bitcoin reserves

It has emerged that Japan-listed Starseeds is raising funds to stockpile Bitcoin (BTC). On the 30th (local time), BitcoinTreasury said on X (formerly Twitter), "Japan-listed company Starseeds is planning to purchase Bitcoin," and "is raising $6.83 mi

Ripple Chief Legal Officer "Washington Must Complete Regulatory Clarity for Virtual Assets"

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer (CLO), urged the U.S. Congress to promptly establish virtual asset (cryptocurrency) regulations, warning that without clarity the United States' global leadership could be shaken. On the 30th (local time)

Dunamu "Frax·IQ and a won stablecoin? Not true at all"

Domestic crypto exchange operator Upbit's operator Dunamu was reported to have prepared a won stablecoin business with Frax Finance (FXS) and IQ, but this has been confirmed to be untrue. On the 30th, a Dunamu official told BloomingBit, "It is true t

24-hour futures liquidation amount records 310,860,000 dollars

Over the past 24 hours, the size of position liquidations in the virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) perpetual futures market was 310,860,000 dollars. On the 30th (local time), according to CoinGlass data, a total of 310,860,000 dollars worth of future

Turkey seeks to grant regulators the power to freeze bank and virtual asset accounts

The Turkish government is seeking to grant the Financial Crimes Investigation Board the authority to freeze and restrict bank and virtual asset (cryptocurrency) accounts. This measure is part of a regulatory tightening to prevent money laundering and

Binance Lists DoubleZero (2Z) Perpetual Futures

Global crypto asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Binance is listing DoubleZero (2Z) perpetual futures. On the 30th (local time), Binance said on its official website, "It will list 2Z/USDT perpetual futures on October 2 at 21:30 (KST)." It supports up t

SEC halts trading of crypto-asset hoarding company 'QMMM Holdings' shares…"Allegations of illegal stock price manipulation"

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has temporarily suspended trading in shares of crypto-asset hoarding company QMMM Holdings (QMMM Holdings). Trading is suspended until October 13 (local time). According to Cointelegraph on the 29th (

U.S. SEC requests withdrawal of filings from crypto ETF issuers

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly asked issuers of virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to withdraw their 19b-4 (exchange rule change filing) filings. On the 29th (local time), Eleanor Terrett, ho

Bitcoin, exceeded $113,000

Bitcoin(BTC) exceeded $113,000. As of 10:44 PM, on the Binance USDT market, Bitcoin is trading at $113,261, up 3.33% from 24 hours earlier.

Kazakhstan launches state-owned virtual asset fund…first investment is BNB

Kazakhstan has launched a state-owned virtual asset (cryptocurrency) fund. On the 29th (local time), local media Capital reported that Kazakhstan has begun operating the state-owned virtual asset fund Alem Crypto Fund (Alem Crypto Fund). The first in

Last week global cryptoasset investment products saw net outflows of $800 million

Last week, global cryptoasset (cryptocurrency) investment products saw outflows of $812 million (KRW 1.1386 trillion). On the 29th (local time), CoinShares said in a report, "Last week, cryptoasset investment products saw net outflows of $812 million

Strategy buys 196 Bitcoin… about 31 billion won

Strategy has reportedly purchased an additional 196 Bitcoin (BTC). It is about 31 billion won. On the 29th (local time), Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, said on X (formerly Twitter), "Strategy bought an additional 196BTC ($22.1 million)" and "th

Qatar's QNB adopts JP Morgan blockchain 'Kinexys'

Qatar National Bank (QNB) has adopted JP Morgan's blockchain payment platform 'Kinexys', enabling corporate dollar payments to be processed in real-time 24 hours a day. This change is a measure to overcome the limitations of traditional banking netwo

Binance delists HiFi (HIFI)·BakeryToken (BAKE) perpetual futures

Global crypto asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Binance will delist HiFi (HIFI) and BakeryToken (BAKE) perpetual futures. On the 29th (local time), Binance stated on its website, "It will delist HIFI/USDT and BAKE/USDT perpetual futures on October 3 at

Bitmine stocks 2,650,000 Ethereum… increases by 230,000 in a week

Nasdaq-listed Bitmine Emergen's Ethereum (ETH) holdings were found to be approaching 2,650,000. This represents an increase of about 230,000 compared to a week earlier. On the 29th (local time), according to PR Newswire, Bitmine said in a press relea

Swift, Consensys collaborate to develop blockchain payment network

The international interbank messaging network Swift is working with Consensys to develop a blockchain-based payment system. The project involves about 30 financial institutions and aims to build a 24-hour real-time cross-border payment infrastructure

Q3 stablecoin net inflows $45.6 billion…"USDT·USDC led"

The stablecoin market expanded significantly in Q3. In particular, Tether (USDT) and USDC led the inflows. On the 29th (local time), Cointelegraph reported that net inflows of stablecoins in the virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) market for Q3 totaled

Whale investors buy 120 million XRP

Whale investors were reported to have accumulated 320 million XRP over the past three days. On the 29th (local time), virtual asset (cryptocurrency) analyst Ali Martinez said on X (formerly Twitter), "Over the past 72 hours, whales bought 120 million

Bitcoin short-term holders' NUPL turns to loss…"Market reset signal"

Bitcoin (BTC) short-term holders' Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) has shifted into the loss zone, leading some to claim that a new accumulation cycle could begin. On the 29th (local time), Glassnode said Bitcoin short-term holders' NUPL entered neg

Hanwha Investment & Securities "No decision made on selling Dunamu stake"

Amid speculation about a possible merger between Naver Financial and Dunamu, the operator of the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Upbit, Hanwha Investment & Securities denied reports that it was selling its stake in Dunamu. On the 29th (local

"Some Crypto Treasury Firms Could Become the Berkshire Hathaway of the Crypto World"

Crypto treasury firms (Crypto Treasury Firms) could establish themselves as a long-term growth driver for the blockchain ecosystem. On the 29th (local time), CoinDesk reported that Ryan Watkins, co‑founder of Syncracy Capital, said, "Digital asset tr