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Traders and data suggest that Bitcoin may benefit from the US government shutdown, but how long will the gains last? Key takeaways: Yields on US 10-year Treasurys declined, highlighting growing risk aversion and demand for safe-haven assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs faced $430 million inflows while equities stayed muted, signaling potential decoupling from traditional markets. Read more

Players claim that they’re earning big money by playing the weed-themed Solana game, Addicted—but will the high last for long?

On-chain investigators have connected North Korean hackers to a $21M loss at SBI Crypto, tracing flows through instant exchanges and Tornado Cash; the tactics have mirrored past DPRK operations, and SBI has not issued a public statement. The post North Korean Hackers Steal $21M From SBI Crypto, Laundered via Tornado Cash appeared first on Cryptonews.

Despite the current crypto market consolidation, investors are looking to boost their crypto profits through altcoins.

The mining pool has yet to acknowledge the loss of funds, but blockchain sleuths have said at least some of the money was laundered through Tornado Cash.

A top Coinbase tax executive suggested the IRS isn't ready for the flood of tax reporting about to come in, even as many crypto rules still need to be written.

US shutdown fears spark debate: Bitcoin price prediction reveals if ETF delays could trigger BTC’s next sharp move. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Government Shutdown Could Freeze ETF Progress – Is BTC About to Crash? appeared first on Cryptonews.

After a ~$1B BTC transfer associated with Bitfinex, Tether holdings are estimated around 109,410 while markets evaluate how Bitcoin exposure affects reserve quality, liquidity under stress, USDT stability, and regulatory scrutiny across jurisdictions. The post Why Did Tether Just Move $1B in Bitcoin? Here’s What Traders Need to Know appeared first on Cryptonews.

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? Key points: Bitcoin has broken above the $117,500 resistance, opening the gates for a retest of the all-time high at $124,474. Several altcoins have started a strong relief rally, signaling solid buying at lower levels. Read more

In addition to restrictions on enforcement actions and ongoing litigation, the agency will likely stop reviewing crypto ETF applications. Members of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began shutting down operations on Wednesday under a lapse in government funding, with most staff directed to secure their work and prepare for what could be a days-long pause in operations. According to a Wednesday notice on X, about nine hours after US lawmakers were unable to pass a bill to continue funding the government, the SEC was operating in accordance with a plan set up in August. The plan stated that the agency would have an “extremely limited number of staff” and many of its systems would operate “under modified conditions.” “On the first workday of a lapse in appropriations, non-excepted staff will engage in activities to shut down their respective operations, to secure their workstations and work materials, and to prepare for the rapid restart of operations when funding is renewed,” said the SEC. Read m...

Dogecoin has shown signs of life with a fresh 24-hour jump – and one popular analyst now sees a familiar pattern forming, supporting a bullish Dogecoin price prediction.Trader EtherNasyional, followed by more than 26,000 users on X, shared a chart revealing that DOGE may be repeating the same setup seen before its 2017 and 2021 […] The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: History Says a Huge Pump Is About to Happen Right Now – Will DOGE Repeat Its 2017 and 2021 Breakouts? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury company Upexi has expanded its advisory board – Solana price predictions now eye $500 with growing institutional backing. The post Solana Price Prediction: Nasdaq Firm Goes All In on SOL – Can This Be the Catalyst for a $500 Target? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The regulator stated that farmland must be used only for agricultural purposes to qualify for government services, subsidies, and utilities. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the agricultural regulator for the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced a ban on using agricultural land for crypto mining. Violators will face a 100,000 AED fine ($27,229), and the ADAFSA will suspend municipal services, confiscate mining hardware, and disconnect the farmland from the electrical grid, according to Tuesday’s announcement. ADAFSA said that using farmland for crypto mining conflicts with “sustainability” policies in the region and undermines existing land use provisions. Read more

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. Gemini is a research assistant for summarizing data and analyzing text, not a financial adviser for predicting prices. The quality of your research output depends entirely on the specificity and structure of your prompts. A repeatable workflow involves deconstructing a project’s fundamentals, analyzing its economics and mapping its competitive landscape. Read more

Aptos (APT) trades at $4.60, testing key $4.70 resistance as World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin launches on October 6.

XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance. XRP eliminates pre-funding and speeds up cross-border remittances, making it useful in emerging markets. Loyalty and travel programs are bringing XRP into daily life, turning it from an investment asset into a practical payment option. Institutions like SBI and Santander add credibility by holding XRP reserves and exploring settlement use cases. Read more

The institutional blockchain has reached more than 500K daily transactions, with major banks and U.S. crypto exchanges fueling unprecedented growth.

Now live in 20 states, Bullish expands into U.S. markets as institutional appetite for crypto strengthens.

Stellar’s native token briefly broke through resistance on heavy institutional volumes, only to see gains erased in a late-session selloff that exposed fragile market momentum.

The US Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have released interim guidance that significantly eases tax burdens for corporations holding Bitcoin and other digital assets. Issued on Sept. 30, the notices, 2025-46 and 2025-49, clarify how the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) applies to unrealized gains, a question that had raised alarm across corporate […] The post US clears path for companies to hold Bitcoin tax-free appeared first on CryptoSlate.