Officials Warn Against Using Seized BTC to Fill UK Fiscal Gap Amid Legal Uncertainty

The UK Treasury is reportedly considering keeping most of the 61,000 bitcoins seized from Chinese fraudsters in 2018, potentially to help address fiscal shortfalls. However, officials have warned against relying on the crypto due to the likelihood of a lengthy legal battle. Legal Warnings Over 61,000 BTC Seizure The United Kingdom (UK) Treasury is reportedly … Read more

Bitcoin Breaks $120K as ‘Uptober’ Phenomenon Repeats

The month of October boasts bitcoin’s highest median return and almost always performs better than any other month. History Rhymes: Bitcoin Tops $120,000 in Seasonal Rally Revival October is the month when bitcoin bulls run, at least that’s what performance data from Coinglass shows. For the past twelve years, bitcoin has printed a positive return … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Soar With $676 Million Inflow as Ether ETFs Add $81 Million

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) roared with $676 million in inflows on Wednesday, marking their third straight day of gains, while ether ETFs added $81 million across four funds. Both asset classes are enjoying a strong revival of institutional demand. Crypto ETF Rally Builds as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Extend Inflow Streaks The tide has turned … Read more

CME Group Flips the Switch: 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options Trading Set for Early 2026

CME Group plans to flip the lights on for crypto around the clock, moving its bitcoin and ether futures and options to 24/7 trading in early 2026, pending regulatory review. CME’s Crypto Desk Plans to Never Sleep CME Group said the shift will make its regulated crypto complex “always on,” matching a market that never … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: BTC Nears Resistance at $119.5K After Explosive Breakout

On Oct. 2, 2025, bitcoin extended its upward trajectory with price action reflecting strong bullish momentum across multiple timeframes. Market structure and indicators from the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts reveal sustained strength, with several technical setups hinting at further upside potential following recent breakouts and consolidations. Bitcoin Chart Outlook and Price Prediction On the … Read more

Hybrid L2 BOB Enables 1-Click Native BTC Transfers Across 11 Major Chains

Build on Bitcoin (BOB), a hybrid Layer two (L2) blockchain, launched BOB Gateway, a one-click on- and offramp that connects native bitcoin to Bitgo’s wBTC.OFT across 11 Layerzero-supported blockchains, including Ethereum, Avalanche, Base, BNB Chain, Unichain, Optimism, Sei, and BOB. The update — powered by BOB’s Bitcoin intents system and Layerzero’s OFT standard — enables … Read more

New IRS Guidance Spares Strategy From 15% Tax on Unrealized Bitcoin Gains

Interim IRS guidance lifts Strategy’s outlook by removing expected 15% tax exposure on unrealized bitcoin gains, strengthening earnings potential and reinforcing momentum from its massive cryptocurrency holdings. New IRS Guidance Frees Strategy From 15% Burden on Unrealized Bitcoin Gains Tax policy adjustments are reshaping corporate earnings expectations for firms with large cryptocurrency reserves. Strategy Inc. … Read more

Bitcoin Shoots up as US Government Shuts Down, and Private Sector Employment Falls

The U.S. Federal government officially shut down at midnight Wednesday after Congress failed to pass a temporary spending bill. Government Shutdown and Surprise Private Sector Jobs Data, Send Investors Fleeing to Bitcoin The U.S. Federal government machinery came to a grinding halt at midnight on Wednesday after Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to pass a … Read more

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Extend Recovery With $557 Million in Inflows

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their recovery, bringing in $430 million and $127 million, respectively. Blackrock’s IBIT led bitcoin inflows, while Blackrock’s ETHA carried ether to another positive day. Institutional Demand Holds Strong as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Back-to-Back Gains Momentum is building in crypto ETFs. After Monday’s billion-dollar rebound, both bitcoin … Read more

Bitcoin Miners’ Revenue Fell 4.23% in September as Difficulty Hike Nears

Bitcoin miners had a modest September slump, watching revenue shrink 4.23%—that’s $69 million gone compared to August’s haul. September Slide for Bitcoin Mining Revenue At the time of publication, hashrateindex.com data shows the spot valuation of one petahash per second (PH/s) of SHA256 hashrate stands at $52.10—a modest decline from the $53.15 figure documented on … Read more