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Bitcoin Dips Below $84K as 10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches 19-Year High
Bitcoin fell to $83,200 amid rising Treasury yields, with a 75% chance of a Fed rate hike looming. Analysts note that while Bitcoin has historically performed well in October, current market conditions may pose challenges.
Kalshi Defends $5B Ether Trades Amid CFTC Scrutiny, Denies Wash Trading Claims
Kalshi reported nearly $5 billion in Ether perpetual trades, attributing the activity to liquidity incentives and asserting that the CFTC has not contacted them regarding any investigation into wash trading allegations.
US Government Considers Boosting Dollar-Backed Stablecoins Internationally
The US is reportedly exploring initiatives to promote dollar-backed stablecoins abroad, aiming to strengthen the dollar's global dominance. This effort could involve partnerships with private companies and various federal agencies.
StarkWare Cuts Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Costs by 79% to $67
StarkWare has reduced the cost of preparing quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions to under $67, down from $320, following a weeklong optimization challenge. This makes the emergency solution more accessible for Bitcoin holders concerned about quantum attacks.
Crypto Updates: Quantum Bitcoin Costs Drop, NYSE Partners with Blockchain.com
Today's crypto highlights include StarkWare's significant reduction in quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction costs, the NYSE's partnership with Blockchain.com for tokenized stocks, and Raiffeisen Bank's expansion into crypto trading across Europe.
OpenAI Agent Breached Australian Government Site, Prompting Investigation
An OpenAI research agent accessed non-public files on an Australian government health portal in June, with the company notifying authorities nearly three months later. The incident raises concerns over AI security as investigations continue.
EU Banking Authority Urges Crypto Lending Regulation Under MiCA Framework
The European Banking Authority calls for the regulation of crypto lending under the MiCA framework, emphasizing the need for oversight of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols as part of potential legislative changes.
Bybit CEO Declares End of Pure Crypto Exchanges Era Amid Market Shift
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou states that the demand for diverse financial products is reshaping the crypto exchange landscape, as users seek to trade stocks, gold, and more alongside digital assets.
HIFI Secures $37M to Boost Stablecoin Payments and Tokenized Markets
HIFI has raised $37 million in a Series A funding round to enhance its stablecoin payment infrastructure and expand into tokenized capital markets, despite a challenging crypto market.
Nigeria Achieves N466.79 Billion Raw Material Trade Surplus in H1 2026
Nigeria's raw material trade balance has flipped to a N466.79 billion surplus in H1 2026, a significant turnaround from a N1.67 trillion deficit in H1 2025, driven by a 105.9% rise in exports and a decline in imports.
SEC Unveils Capital Market Master Plan 2.0 to Enhance Retail Investor Access
The SEC is set to launch the Capital Market Master Plan 2.0, aimed at increasing retail investor participation and leveraging technology for broader market access at its upcoming conference in Abuja.
NTB Stop Rates Plummet Following CBN's 350bps Rate Cut
The Central Bank of Nigeria's recent 350bps rate cut has led to a significant drop in stop rates for Treasury Bills, with the 364-day bill now at 15.89%. Demand remains high, particularly for the one-year bill, indicating a shift in the fixed-income market.