53 STORIES TRACKED · LAST FILED 7 OCT 2026
Robinhood has added $25 million of Bitcoin to its corporate balance sheet, while the broader market sold off as oil, Treasury yields and the dollar climbed and leveraged longs were wiped out.
James Park · October 7, 2026
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Emily Volker
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Olivia Bennett
Goldman Sachs is plugging its roughly $100 billion Treasury fund into crypto settlement rails without tokenizing it, while Bitcoin steadies near $84,000 as bond yields dominate the macro backdrop.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs booked their strongest weekly inflow since October 2025, even as Bitcoin slipped near $83,000. Meanwhile, the SEC pushed back a key ETF options ruling and Commissioner Hester Peirce prepares to leave.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov joined BlackRock and Vanguard executives at a Federal Reserve panel on crypto regulation, while Bitcoin held steady near $84,000 and the broader market approached $3 trillion.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
Bitcoin trades near $86,000 ahead of a $15.9 billion Deribit options expiry, while Senate Republicans unveil a revised CLARITY Act aimed at winning Democratic support for U.S. crypto market-structure rules
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
The CFTC says it will build crypto market-structure rules under its existing authority, while MoonPay agrees to buy SEC-registered North Capital in a deal reportedly worth over $60 million. Together, the two stories point to a US market moving toward regulated tokenization.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $714.7 million on September 23, extending a four-day inflow streak, even as the Senate's crypto market-structure bill remains stalled and the SEC works on new custody rules.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
Bitcoin pushed to its highest level in weeks after a short squeeze wiped out $648 million in bearish bets, while the SEC's tokenized stock pilot is set to open on September 22. Here is what both developments mean for U.S. investors.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
Washington drew a hard line on Iran-linked crypto infrastructure this week, while Coinbase moved to put digital assets inside thousands of community bank apps. Together, the two stories show how the US crypto perimeter is being redrawn.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
A new SEC exemption for onchain stock trading and fresh momentum behind two House crypto bills gave digital assets a lift this week, even after a rocky stretch for federal crypto policy.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin shook off the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years to reclaim $76,000, even as Washington sent mixed signals on crypto policy — one bill advancing through House committees days after the CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
The CLARITY Act failed a key Senate cloture vote just as Bitcoin slipped toward $76,000 and the Fed prepares to announce its rate decision — here's how the two stories connect.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
Two major U.S. regulatory moves hit crypto on the same day: prosecutors seek forfeiture of $61 million tied to Iranian oil sanctions evasion, while the Senate holds a make-or-break cloture vote on the CLARITY Act.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
Bitcoin climbed to $78,000 while tech stocks slid on AI fears, even as the Senate's revised 630-page CLARITY Act heads toward a critical September 15 procedural vote.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin held near $77,000 and Ethereum jumped over 2% on Friday as the total crypto market climbed back above $2.7 trillion, even as regulators and Congress remain split on the CLARITY Act.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin dropped under $77,000 on September 11 as a hotter-than-expected PPI reading and rising Treasury yields triggered nearly $500 million in liquidations, even as the U.S. Senate locked in a September 15 vote that could reshape crypto regulation.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
Crypto trade groups escalate their legal battle against Illinois' new digital asset tax, while Bitcoin consolidates near $78,000 ahead of key US inflation data.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin steadied near $79,000 on Wednesday as oil-driven inflation fears from the U.S.-Iran conflict weighed on risk assets, even as Canary Capital's staked Tron ETF became the first product of its kind to list on a major U.S. exchange.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin slipped toward $79,000 on Tuesday as traders priced in a possible September Fed rate hike, even as institutional ETF demand held firm. Meanwhile, the CFTC asked a federal court to toss CME's lawsuit challenging Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual contracts.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin steadies below $80,000 ahead of a critical US inflation and Fed week, while the Senate quietly pushes back its CLARITY Act vote — even as XRP keeps pulling in ETF money.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin jumped more than 5% to reclaim $81,000 after a stronger-than-expected August jobs report cooled fears of further Fed tightening — even as hardware wallet maker Trezor confirmed a fresh data breach exposing tens of thousands of American customers.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
A fresh round of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets and a $369 million derivatives liquidation wave sent Bitcoin and Ethereum lower on September 2, as rising Fed rate-hike odds and an SEC blockchain proposal added to investor unease.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin dipped below $78,000 on Fed rate-hike concerns just as Strategy disclosed a 4,603 BTC purchase, ending a two-month pause in its accumulation strategy.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin and Ethereum pulled back Monday as hawkish Fed signals and Middle East tensions weighed on risk assets — even as Michael Saylor's Strategy ended a two-month pause with a $370 million Bitcoin purchase.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted their first outflow in nine sessions as Bitcoin slipped below $78,000, mirroring a broader 2.9% pullback across the $2.72 trillion crypto market.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin pushed back above $80,000 for the first time since May, fueled by an extended run of ETF inflows, just as investors turn to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks and Washington's stalled crypto rulebook for the next signal.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin pulled back from a fresh 2026 high after a hot US inflation print, but two other signals kept the American crypto market's growth story intact this week: a seventh straight day of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and a new SEC custody proposal now sitting with the White House for review.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
Bitcoin pushed above $81,000 for the first time since May before pulling back, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a seventh straight day of inflows, pulling August's total past $3 billion.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin broke above $80,000 on a historic short squeeze just as the SEC unveiled a new rule that would make it easier for crypto startups to raise capital in the U.S.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Bitcoin just posted its strongest five-day run since 2024, fueled by a White House push for crypto legislation — and now the SEC has opened the clock on its first major rulemaking for the industry.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Daily inflows and outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs have become a widely watched proxy for institutional demand. We explain what they reveal and their limits.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
Liquid staking has become one of the most influential trends on Ethereum, letting holders stake while keeping a usable claim. Its growth brings both convenience and new questions about concentration.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Total value locked is the metric most cited when DeFi rises or falls, yet it can be a noisy signal. We break down what it actually captures.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
Borrowed from banking, the travel rule pushes crypto firms to exchange identifying information on transfers. We explain the mechanics and the friction it creates.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
Crypto increasingly reacts to macroeconomic headlines. We explain why data releases can trigger outsized moves and how to think about them calmly.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
A halving slashes the new-coin reward miners earn, squeezing margins overnight. We explain how operators adapt and why the network keeps running smoothly.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Rather than handling all activity directly, Ethereum's base layer increasingly acts as a secure settlement anchor for the rollups built on it. The shift reframes how the network scales.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
Liquid staking has become one of DeFi's most influential building blocks by letting staked assets stay productive. We explain the mechanics and the trade-offs.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Getting a crypto exchange licensed is rarely quick. We walk through the obligations regulators typically impose and why the process is deliberately demanding.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
Liquidity is the quiet force behind how smoothly crypto trades fill and how violently prices can move. Here is why it deserves more attention.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
High-profile platform failures keep reviving the self-custody debate. We explain the trade-offs between holding your own keys and trusting an exchange.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
Smart contracts are what make Ethereum programmable, but flawed code remains one of the ecosystem's defining risks. Understanding why helps users interact with applications more safely.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
Bridges connect otherwise isolated blockchains, but they have repeatedly proven to be one of DeFi's most vulnerable components. Here is what users should know.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
Not every crypto action triggers tax, but more do than newcomers expect. We explain what a taxable event generally is and the cases that catch people out.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
Stablecoins rarely make headlines on their own, yet they underpin much of how crypto markets actually function. Here is the role they play.
James Park · NFT & Web3 Gaming Analyst
The Lightning Network is Bitcoin's leading effort to make fast, low-cost payments practical. We explain how this second layer works and where it still falls short.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
Ethereum's open design hands users full control of their funds, which also means full responsibility for security. Strong wallet habits are the difference between safety and loss.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
DeFi protocols increasingly hand decisions to token holders through on-chain governance. The model is promising but still wrestling with participation and power concentration.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief
Of all crypto-assets, stablecoins attract some of the strictest oversight. We explain why their money-like behavior and redemption promise put them in a category of their own.
Olivia Bennett · Blockchain Security Researcher
Volume is one of the most quoted yet least understood market figures. We explain what it signals about conviction and where it can mislead.
Emily Volker · Editor-in-Chief