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Bitcoin rally delivers $4.1 billion tax windfall for Strategy

CryptoSlate - 22:10 Oct 06, 2026

Strategy’s October filing shows an accounting consequence. ETF cost estimates measure fund holdings, while redemptions determine how Bitcoin leaves. The post Bitcoin rally delivers $4.1 billion tax windfall for Strategy appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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US services price gauge hits a four-year high, clouding Bitcoin’s rate-relief outlook

CryptoSlate - 20:35 Oct 06, 2026

September's prices index rose to 74.0 while growth slowed, leaving rate relief uncertain for leveraged Bitcoin exposure. The post US services price gauge hits a four-year high, clouding Bitcoin’s rate-relief outlook appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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3 countries control 66% of Bitcoin mining, but 1 rival is gaining

CryptoSlate - 19:30 Oct 06, 2026

Hashrate Index's October comparison still puts about two-thirds of estimated hashrate in three countries, without measuring ownership or pool control. The post 3 countries control 66% of Bitcoin mining, but 1 rival is gaining appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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FinCEN drops crypto mixing proposal as backlash kills rule

CryptoSlate - 18:20 Oct 06, 2026

FinCEN abandons proposed privacy-related reporting requirements, while existing anti-money-laundering duties remain. The post FinCEN drops crypto mixing proposal as backlash kills rule appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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DOJ presses Tornado Cash prosecution as Treasury drops mixer reporting plan

CryptoSlate - 17:00 Oct 06, 2026

An October 5 venue filing invokes a Bitcoin Fog appeal, showing why narrower privacy policies have not ended the Tornado Cash case. The post DOJ presses Tornado Cash prosecution as Treasury drops mixer reporting plan appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ripple and Circle backs OKX as it targets the next wave of stablecoin users

CryptoSlate - 16:00 Oct 06, 2026

OKX brought Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered’s venture arm onto its cap table as the crypto exchange broadens its push into stablecoin-based financial services. On Oct. 6, the exchange's Chief Executive Officer, Star Xu, confirmed that the company completed a strategic investment from Circle, Qube Research & Technologies, Ripple and SC Ventures by Standard Chartered […] The post Ripple and Circle backs OKX as it targets the next wave of stablecoin users appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum bears keep selling but ETH price stays near $2,700 as US spot ETFs record $206M in outflows

CryptoSlate - 14:50 Oct 06, 2026

Ethereum’s institutional demand is weakening around the same time derivatives positioning shows traders are selling aggressively without yet breaking the broader price structure. US spot ETH exchange-traded funds recorded $50.76 million of net outflows on Oct. 5, extending their losing streak to five consecutive sessions, according to SoSoValue data. The products have shed $205.88 million […] The post Ethereum bears keep selling but ETH price stays near $2,700 as US spot ETFs record $206M in outflows appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum’s proposed 3x ETF could reach CME’s futures threshold with just $362 million

CryptoSlate - 12:30 Oct 06, 2026

At ETHU's Oct. 6 disclosed futures valuation, a 3x Ethereum ETF with $362.1 million in assets would target about $1.09 billion of exposure. If held entirely in standard CME Ether futures, that would equal 8,000 contracts, CME's single-month and all-month accountability level. The SEC approved Cboe BZX's rule change to list Volatility Shares' proposed ETHK […] The post Ethereum’s proposed 3x ETF could reach CME’s futures threshold with just $362 million appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Aave and Pendle may have found a way to keep yield capital from ever leaving DeFi

CryptoSlate - 11:30 Oct 06, 2026

LlamaRisk recommends a smaller December PT reserve as October 8 ends the old yield term while Aave borrowing costs continue. The post Aave and Pendle may have found a way to keep yield capital from ever leaving DeFi appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Cardano just added the kind of token controls Wall Street wants and DeFi may hate

CryptoSlate - 10:00 Oct 06, 2026

Under proposed CIP-113, separating bundled assets requires holder authorization and the restricted token’s permission hook. The post Cardano just added the kind of token controls Wall Street wants and DeFi may hate appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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China’s crypto ban Is failing to stop a $176 billion P2P economy

CryptoSlate - 08:50 Oct 06, 2026

The July 2025–June 2026 data show rapid stablecoin reuse, while the share funding purchases remains unmeasured. The post China’s crypto ban Is failing to stop a $176 billion P2P economy appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Cheap crypto capital hits wall as Bitfinex fee rule binds

CryptoSlate - 06:30 Oct 06, 2026

Bitfinex’s published minimum makes its $5 million, one-year bond example cost 2% upfront, leaving borrower savings unproven. The post Cheap crypto capital hits wall as Bitfinex fee rule binds appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Bitcoin futures drop $1.4B, but spot buyers step in to help

CryptoSlate - 04:40 Oct 06, 2026

Glassnode’s weekly snapshot pairs a smaller derivatives footprint with rising holder activity, while spot buying supplies a counterweight. The post Bitcoin futures drop $1.4B, but spot buyers step in to help appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Bitcoin treasury Strive risks cash reserve to fund $500M buyback and trim dividends

CryptoSlate - 02:40 Oct 06, 2026

The optional SATA ceiling is $215.3 million above October 2 cash, with no completed repurchases or dedicated funding source disclosed. The post Bitcoin treasury Strive risks cash reserve to fund $500M buyback and trim dividends appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Kraken parent joins Singapore Gulf Bank, opening 24/7 institutional dollar rails

CryptoSlate - 00:30 Oct 06, 2026

Payward's SGB Net link supports round-the-clock US-dollar funding in eligible jurisdictions, while SGB customer-trade pricing is planned for coming months. The post Kraken parent joins Singapore Gulf Bank, opening 24/7 institutional dollar rails appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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CFTC makes its biggest move yet to bring offshore crypto trading back to the US

CryptoSlate - 22:10 Oct 05, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is offering US crypto exchanges a federal route to retail leverage as Congress remains stalled on market-structure legislation. On Oct. 5, the financial regulatory agency opened rulemaking for Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions (CTX) and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets (CAM), which would create a national framework for platforms offering retail […] The post CFTC makes its biggest move yet to bring offshore crypto trading back to the US appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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ZachXBT infiltrates $1B crypto syndicate to expose Lazarus Group

CryptoSlate - 20:50 Oct 05, 2026

His October 5 disclosure describes 2025 trades and private chats that he says helped trace Bybit funds and secure a 442,000 USDT freeze. The post ZachXBT infiltrates $1B crypto syndicate to expose Lazarus Group appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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US credit spreads eased on October 2 after widening beyond the weakest borrowers

CryptoSlate - 19:40 Oct 05, 2026

Credit premiums rose across rating segments, but their uneven widening does not establish Bitcoin selling or systemic stress. The post US credit spreads eased on October 2 after widening beyond the weakest borrowers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Aave hikes GHO borrow rates to rescue depleted stablecoin pools

CryptoSlate - 18:40 Oct 05, 2026

Core borrowing is indexed at 4.50%, while stablecoin exits depend on reserve inflows, conversion routes and funding duration. The post Aave hikes GHO borrow rates to rescue depleted stablecoin pools appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Strategy buys just 334 Bitcoin as preferred-share buybacks reach $1.45 billion

CryptoSlate - 17:30 Oct 05, 2026

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) made its smallest positive Bitcoin purchase of 2026 even as a 43% quarterly rally in the cryptocurrency helped generate a $20.9 billion gain on its digital-asset holdings. In an Oct. 5 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Michael Saylor-founded company said it bought 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million […] The post Strategy buys just 334 Bitcoin as preferred-share buybacks reach $1.45 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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