Cointribune

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:38:17 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Welcome to another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we bring you the stories, trends, and developments shaping the economic, digital, and crypto world. From market movements and Bitcoin trends to emerging ideas and industry shifts, here’s what caught our attention this week.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Crypto Market Recovery Could Be Near as Analysts Remain Bullish on 2026 Finish

With 2026 entering its final two months, the crypto market has had a difficult year, with Bitcoin and altcoins struggling to maintain positive momentum. However, despite the prevailing uncertainty and bearish sentiment, some crypto analysts believe the market could be preparing for a recovery before the year ends.

Although recent price movements have tested investors’ patience, there are still reasons some market watchers expect a turnaround. The question now is whether the remaining weeks of 2026 will bring the recovery many have been waiting for.

Why Some Analysts Expect a Crypto Market Rebound

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe is maintaining a positive outlook for the final stretch of the year. Despite the recent decline in market sentiment, he believes the widespread pessimism may be excessive.

He observed that the market had considerably stronger bullish sentiment in August and September before expectations shifted towards a more bearish outlook. However, he does not think the current negative sentiment is entirely justified.

Van de Poppe also believes the US midterm elections have already been factored into market prices and may not have a significant impact on the market.

Regarding the current correction, he thinks Bitcoin and other crypto assets could experience another downward move in the coming weeks. Nevertheless, he sees this as potentially the final stage of the correction, after which he expects the market to recover.

He also anticipates his altcoin portfolio returning to profitability. However, he may gradually reduce his altcoin holdings, increase his cash position and explore opportunities in commodities and stocks before the year ends.

Bitcoin Predictions Meet a Fearful Crypto Market

Adding to the bullish predictions surrounding Bitcoin, South Korean researcher YoungHoon Kim, who claims to hold the world’s highest IQ score, has also shared his outlook. He expects Bitcoin to record a significant price increase within the next two weeks.

However, the broader market sentiment remains far from optimistic. Following the October 29 Binance hack, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 30, placing the market firmly in fear territory.

With Bitcoin currently trading at $78,190, uncertainty remains over whether the market will manage a meaningful recovery before 2026 comes to an end.

🚨 Binance Hack Explained: $6.4B Theft, FBI Investigation and Full Customer Compensation

The reported $6.4 billion Binance hack became one of the biggest security incidents in cryptocurrency history, exposing weaknesses in exchange infrastructure and raising questions about how digital assets can be protected against sophisticated cyberattacks. However, the incident also demonstrated how exchanges, stablecoin issuers and law enforcement agencies can work together to contain the damage.

Binance has since completed compensation for affected customers and restored withdrawal services. The investigation, meanwhile, has provided further information about the suspected attackers and the techniques used to execute the theft.

🔐 How Hackers Gained Access to Binance

The attack involved unauthorised transfers from Binance’s hot wallets, with approximately $6.4 billion in cryptocurrency reportedly stolen across several blockchain networks. Chainalysis and TRM Labs attributed the operation to TraderTraitor, a hacking group associated with North Korea.

The FBI subsequently reinforced this attribution through a statement published on its official Cyber Branch X account. The agency confirmed that North Korea was responsible for stealing more than $6 billion in virtual assets from Binance around October 29, 2026. It also identified the specific cyber operation as TraderTraitor.

Technical investigations pointed towards weaknesses in Binance’s internal systems rather than a fundamental problem with blockchain technology. One area examined involved Ethereum’s EIP-7702 functionality, which allows conventional wallets to temporarily execute smart contract instructions.

TRM Labs identified 50 pre-signed authorisations allegedly used to facilitate unauthorised transactions. Binance CEO Richard Teng acknowledged that the approval procedures had not been properly followed, although the exchange reported no evidence of compromised wallet private keys.

🌐 How Binance and Law Enforcement Responded

Recovering the stolen assets required cooperation across different organisations and jurisdictions. Tether froze more than $1.5 billion in connected assets, while Circle blocked approximately $823 million in USDC.

CZ also acknowledged the contribution of US authorities, stating that law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, US Secret Service (USSS) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), provided vital assistance with tracking and freezing assets connected to the incident.

Despite these interventions, a significant portion of the stolen cryptocurrency remained outside the reach of recovery measures. Elliptic estimated that approximately $3.3 billion was still controlled by the attackers.

Binance, however, moved to address the financial impact on its customers. The exchange confirmed that it had completed compensation for the losses using its own resources and its Asset Security Fund for Users, setting aside more than $6.34 billion to cover the estimated damage.

🛡️ Withdrawals Resume as Binance Maintains Stability

Following the security response and system checks, Binance restored withdrawal services. Interestingly, the incident did not trigger the massive customer withdrawal event that some observers might have expected.

Net outflows stood at approximately 16,021 BTC, representing just 2.43% of Binance’s total holdings. This suggested that the exchange maintained relative stability despite the scale of the security incident.

The case nevertheless exposed important weaknesses in cryptocurrency exchange operations. Protecting customer assets requires more than securing blockchain networks. Internal access permissions, transaction approvals, employee security and emergency response procedures are equally important.

Although Binance has completed customer compensation and restored withdrawals, the incident remains a significant example of the challenges facing large cryptocurrency platforms. It also demonstrates the importance of cooperation between exchanges, blockchain analytics companies and international law enforcement when responding to major digital asset thefts.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

However, if you’re the type who likes to stay updated every day, we’ve got just the thing for you. We’ve set up a Daily on our Substack. In just five minutes, you’ll be fully in the loop on everything happening in the crypto world! 😎

📉 Ethereum ETFs Suffer Record $1.61 Billion in October Outflows
Ethereum closed October down 16.06%, ending three consecutive months of gains, while US spot ETH ETFs recorded a monthly record of $1.61 billion in net outflows. Only three of the 22 trading sessions registered positive flows. BlackRock’s ETHA fund accounted for approximately $1.42 billion in withdrawals, while Grayscale’s ETHE lost nearly $119 million. Fidelity’s FETH was a notable exception, attracting around $36 million. Ethereum finished the month near $2,250 after briefly recovering to $2,520 on October 21 before falling to a two-month low of $2,150.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

📊 Bloomberg Analyst Warns That Bitcoin’s $80,000 Level Could Shape Market Direction
Mike McGlone, senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, is watching Bitcoin’s ability to hold above $80,000. His analysis compares BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, with the long-term US Treasury bond ETF TLT. On October 30, their relative-performance ratio stood at 81, against a baseline of 100 at the end of 2024, indicating a 19% underperformance for IBIT. McGlone also points out that IBIT is around four times more volatile than TLT, yet has lagged behind. In his view, a prolonged Bitcoin decline below $80,000 could increase pressure across other markets.
👉 Read the article⁠

💹 Bitcoin Holds Up Better as Ethereum, XRP and BNB Face Deeper Corrections
The Binance hack triggered renewed volatility across major cryptocurrencies, but their price declines have differed significantly. Bitcoin fell approximately 6.5% from its recent high near $82,000, while BNB lost around 14%, Ethereum 20.6% and XRP nearly 23%. BTC was trading around $76,650, close to its 200-day moving average, while ETH and XRP had fallen below their main moving averages. BNB was approaching support around $690. Binance said it had replenished approximately 90% of the stolen assets and provisioned $6.34 billion to cover losses. The four assets are now facing different technical levels as traders assess the impact of the security incident.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

🗣️ Elon Musk and CZ Clash Online After Binance Suffers a $6.36 Billion Hack
A major Binance security breach has triggered a public exchange between Elon Musk and the platform’s founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Musk mocked the situation on X, reacting to a meme comparing CZ’s reassurances with statements made by Sam Bankman-Fried before FTX collapsed. CZ asked Musk to stop the provocations and pointed to Binance’s financial position, recalling its $500 million investment in Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in 2022. That investment is now valued at more than $1 billion in SpaceX shares, according to CZ. The dispute unfolded as Binance dealt with estimated losses of $6.36 billion, frozen assets and suspended withdrawals. The exchange also promised a new proof of reserves and said it would use its SAFU fund and company resources to cover losses.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

⚠️ Binance Faces Major Security Breach as $2.54 Billion in Crypto Is Frozen
Binance suffered a major security incident on October 29 after a wallet lost 167,464 ETH and 63 other tokens following an EIP-7702 delegation. The initial Ethereum withdrawal was worth approximately $388 million, while subsequent movements brought the total value tracked across associated wallets to around $5.84 billion. That figure includes transfers between addresses and does not represent the amount stolen. Several crypto companies responded by freezing funds: Tether blocked $975.1 million in USDT, Circle froze $823 million in USDC, and other providers also intervened. Binance later announced that $2.54 billion had been frozen. Investigators are still trying to establish how the attacker obtained the signature required to authorize the operation.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠⁠⁠

🔻Chainlink Falls 21% Despite 18 Days of Net Withdrawals From Binance
Chainlink’s LINK token lost 20.8% in October despite 18 consecutive days of net withdrawals from Binance. Exchange reserves tracked by CryptoQuant fell to 124.2 million LINK, a movement often associated with investors transferring tokens into private wallets. However, analysts caution that these withdrawals do not necessarily indicate fresh accumulation: Binance had previously recorded net inflows of approximately 8.7 million LINK, and some subsequent transfers may simply reflect redistribution. US spot Chainlink ETFs have also shown limited activity, with eight consecutive sessions without net flows. Their total assets declined from $249.4 million on September 28 to $209.5 million on October 28, partly reflecting LINK’s falling price.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠⁠

🇫🇷 France Moves to Automatically Collect Data on Crypto Accounts Held Abroad
France’s Senate has approved an agreement allowing tax authorities to automatically exchange information about crypto-assets held through foreign providers. The measure, adopted at first reading on October 27, would enable French authorities to receive annual reports covering users’ identities, tax residence, account activity, conversions and transfers. The information could then be compared with taxpayers’ declarations to identify undeclared accounts or inconsistencies. The framework does not introduce a new tax or change existing capital gains rules. It extends international cooperation beyond the European Union through the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, alongside the European DAC8 system. First declarations are expected in 2027, but the agreement still requires final parliamentary approval. Self-custodied wallets are not directly covered in the same way as accounts held with reporting platforms.
Read the article⁠⁠

🐸 Justin Sun Accumulates 7.2 Trillion PEPE Tokens Worth More Than $51 Million
Blockchain tracking data from Arkham Intelligence indicates that Justin Sun has accumulated more than 7.2 trillion PEPE tokens across identified wallets. The holdings are valued at approximately $51.25 million and represent around 2.82% of the token’s total supply, making him the largest identified individual holder. The accumulation followed significant transfers through cryptocurrency exchanges over a ten-day period. The market reacted with a 3.34% price increase in one hour, taking PEPE toward $0.00000452. The concentration of such a large share of the supply in one investor’s wallets has drawn attention to the influence of major holders on memecoin liquidity and price movements.
Read the article⁠⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:33:00 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Bitcoin and Gold Rank Among 2026’s Worst-Performing Major Assets

Bitcoin and gold are having a difficult year, with both assets recording losses that have placed them among the worst-performing major assets of 2026. According to Charlie Bilello, Bitcoin is down 7.3% year to date, while gold has declined by 7.5%. This marks the first calendar year in which both assets have ranked among the worst performers.

Bitcoin’s weakness is also reflected in its recent price action. At the time of writing, the cryptocurrency is trading at $79,899 after closing lower for four consecutive days. Beyond this decline, however, Bitcoin is experiencing a prolonged period of volatility compression that could shape its next major price move.

Bitcoin Price Compression Continues

Bitcoin’s 30-day high-low range has narrowed from 13% to just 6%, indicating that its price movements have become increasingly restricted. The cryptocurrency remains within a compression zone between $80,000 and $86,000, as traders wait for a clearer market direction.

This tightening range comes as Bitcoin struggles to regain upward momentum. While the price has weakened, declining volatility could signal that a more significant move is approaching. Volatility compression typically ends with an impulsive move, although the direction of the potential breakout remains uncertain.

Key Bitcoin Levels to Watch

As the market awaits a possible breakout, two key levels remain in focus. Bitcoin recently bounced off its 365-day simple moving average (SMA 365) before closing at $80,500 on Saturday. Despite this recovery, the close marked a new 30-day low, reinforcing concerns about its recent price performance.

The $86,000 level represents the upper boundary of Bitcoin’s current compression range, while the SMA 365 remains an important level to watch below. How Bitcoin responds around these levels could offer clues about its next direction. Until a decisive move emerges, the cryptocurrency remains caught between continued price weakness and the possibility of a sharp move as volatility compression persists.

📉 XRP Wallets Hit 8.24 Million, but the Price Still Struggles

The XRP Ledger is attracting more funded accounts even as XRP struggles to regain upward momentum. The network has reached a record 8.24 million addresses holding XRP, suggesting that activity across the ecosystem continues despite the token’s recent price weakness.

However, a growing wallet count does not automatically translate into stronger buying demand. XRP still needs to overcome key resistance levels before its latest adoption figures can support a convincing price recovery.

📊 XRP Ledger Sets a New Wallet Record

Data from Santiment shows that the XRP Ledger added 4,772 funded addresses in a single day, marking its fifth-largest daily increase since March.

The latest figure follows a period of continued account growth. The network approached eight million funded addresses towards the end of June before crossing that threshold in July.

Reaching 8.24 million indicates that the expansion has continued despite the wider market downturn.

Santiment sees the rise in new accounts as a potentially positive signal, particularly if price action begins to strengthen alongside network growth.

Still, the figures do not reveal exactly how many new investors have arrived. One person can operate multiple wallets, while exchanges may use a single address to hold assets belonging to thousands of customers. The balance in each wallet also varies considerably, meaning a small holder counts just as much as an address containing millions of XRP.

⚠️ More Wallets Do Not Guarantee Higher Prices

XRP’s market performance has yet to reflect the network’s expansion. On October 25, the token was trading around $1.30, after briefly falling towards $1.25 the previous day.

The price has struggled to move beyond $1.40, a level that traders are watching for signs of renewed bullish momentum. This weakness has persisted even as the number of funded addresses continues to climb.

Wallet growth also needs to be considered alongside other measures, including transaction volumes, stablecoin transfers and activity across applications built on the ledger. These indicators can help establish whether new accounts are generating meaningful economic activity or simply increasing the headline count.

📈 Can XRP Break Through $1.40?

Santiment’s outlook depends partly on whether network expansion continues alongside a price recovery. A sustained move above $1.40, accompanied by at least 4,000 new wallets daily, could strengthen the case for XRP to approach $1.50.

On the other hand, a decline below $1.30 alongside daily wallet additions falling under 3,000 would weaken the near-term adoption signal.

For now, the 8.24 million-address record offers evidence of continued growth across the XRP Ledger, but it is not a guarantee of higher prices. The next challenge is turning that expanding network into sustained usage and stronger demand for XRP itself.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

₿ Tesla and SpaceX Could Unite 30,221 Bitcoin Under One Corporate Group
Tesla and SpaceX are officially examining a possible merger after Elon Musk confirmed that both companies have formed independent committees to assess the deal. The move would bring their Bitcoin holdings under one corporate group: SpaceX holds 18,712 BTC, while Tesla owns 11,509 BTC, for a combined 30,221 BTC worth nearly $2.5 billion at a price of around $82,700. No agreement, transaction structure or timeline has been announced, and shareholder approval would be required. The potential merger extends well beyond Bitcoin, bringing together businesses in rockets, satellite connectivity, electric vehicles, robotics and artificial intelligence. For now, the two companies’ Bitcoin reserves remain separate.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

⚡Solana Activates Alpenglow in a Major Shift Toward 150-Millisecond Finality
Solana activated its Alpenglow consensus upgrade on its mainnet on October 21, replacing TowerBFT, the mechanism used since the network launched. The new protocol targets transaction finality of around 150 milliseconds, compared with approximately 12.8 seconds previously. The transition involved 654 validators and took place without a network-wide outage. Alpenglow’s Votor mechanism allows validators to exchange votes directly and combine signatures into compact certificates, rather than recording each vote as an on-chain transaction. This frees block space and changes how quickly transactions can become irreversible. However, the activation covers only part of the planned upgrade: Rotor, a new block-propagation system, is still to come. Actual performance under heavy network activity remains to be assessed.
👉 Read the article⁠

⚖️ Cardano Foundation Challenges Proposed EU Rules for DeFi and Staking
The Cardano Foundation has challenged proposed changes to Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), arguing that decentralised finance and staking should not be subject to separate regulatory frameworks. In a response submitted to the European Commission on September 30 and published on October 21, the foundation calls for rules based on the services provided and the risks involved, rather than the technology used. It specifically wants regulators to distinguish direct ADA delegation, which allows holders to retain control of their tokens, from staking services operated by intermediaries. Meanwhile, the European Securities and Markets Authority has proposed defining DeFi more precisely and introducing targeted obligations for providers offering access to decentralised protocols. The consultation has not yet produced a legislative proposal.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

⏱️ Ethereum Researchers Propose Cutting Transaction Finality From 16 to 4 Minutes
Ethereum researchers are exploring a change that could reduce transaction finality from around 16 minutes to four. The proposal, known as Decoupled Consensus, would separate validators’ votes for selecting new blocks from those used to confirm earlier blocks permanently. This could allow finality to proceed on a faster, independently adjustable schedule. The potential economic benefit is significant for businesses that advance funds while waiting for blockchain transfers to become irreversible. A service moving $1 million per hour would need roughly $267,000 tied up during a 16-minute wait, compared with about $67,000 if finality took four minutes. The proposal remains under study, with voting procedures, penalties and security details still to be defined. No implementation date has been announced.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

📉 Gold Drops Below $4,000 as Precious Metals Lose Over $1 Trillion
Gold fell below $4,000 an ounce as a broad sell-off swept through precious metals and other commodities. On Thursday, gold lost 2.8%, while silver plunged 5.8%; platinum, palladium and copper also declined. The two-day losses across the metals covered exceeded $1.3 trillion, according to estimates cited by Cointribune. Rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns pushed markets to reassess the outlook for US interest rates, with traders pricing in a high probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December. Analysts are watching support between $3,924 and $3,942, while $4,198.93 is the next resistance level.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠⁠⁠

🏛️ Senate Investigates Alleged $6.3 Million Payment Linked to Tether and a Former White House Adviser
Tether is facing a US Senate investigation following allegations that it paid $6.3 million to Nxum, a consulting firm co-founded and partly owned by Bo Hines while he served as a White House crypto adviser. According to reporting cited by Cointribune, the funds allegedly passed through another firm, Notorious. Investigators are examining whether the payments were connected to efforts to influence the GENIUS Act, US legislation governing stablecoins. The allegations also raise questions about potential conflicts of interest and the transition between government service and private-sector employment: Hines later became CEO of Tether’s US business. Senate investigators have requested contracts, financial records and communications by November 6, 2026. The allegations have not been established as proven wrongdoing.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠⁠

📈 Bitcoin Bets Drive Prediction Markets to a Record $2.7 Billion Week
Crypto-related prediction markets on Kalshi and Polymarket reached a combined weekly trading volume of $2.7 billion in mid-October. Bitcoin contracts accounted for most of the activity, with Kalshi alone recording more than $2 billion in BTC-related trading. Short-term contracts asking whether Bitcoin will rise or fall over the next 15 minutes have become a major driver, allowing users to trade repeatedly throughout the day. Crypto markets now rank second only to sports on both platforms. The reported volume measures the total value of contracts traded, including positions resold multiple times, rather than new money deposited. The rapid expansion is also drawing attention to the risks of short-term speculation and ongoing regulatory disputes over prediction markets in the United States.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

🚫 US Orders Federal Civilian Agencies to Remove DeepSeek From Their Systems
The US administration has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and related technologies from government systems, citing concerns about data security and potential exposure to Chinese infrastructure. The directive also restricts federal purchases of products from DeepSeek and its affiliates, including third-party tools built on their technology. National security and intelligence systems are excluded from the order. Washington points to risks involving personal data stored in China, digital tracking and vulnerabilities in the app. Beijing has condemned the decision as discriminatory and called for the restrictions to be withdrawn. The move comes alongside US sanctions against five Chinese entities accused of involvement in the theft of artificial intelligence trade secrets. The directive’s stated effective date and its later publication in the Federal Register have also raised questions about the timeline for agencies seeking exemptions.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:30:16 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Altcoin Rally Cools as Crypto Search Interest Falls to 2023 Lows

Is crypto losing the spark it once had? Google Trends points to a decline in search interest, with cryptocurrency-related searches reaching their lowest level since 2023. The current market structure also resembles conditions seen in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023.

The decline in interest comes as altcoins struggle to sustain the gains recorded during a brief rally between late August and early October. Crypto analyst Darkfost noted that the market’s recent strength is fading, with more altcoins slipping out of their upward trends.

Altcoin Momentum Begins to Reverse

The change is becoming clearer among Binance-listed altcoins. Between late August and early October, the proportion of these assets trading below their 200-day moving average (200-DMA) dropped from 81% to less than 10%. At the height of the rally, fewer than one in ten remained below this level.

More than $814 billion flowed into altcoins during the same period, coinciding with the market’s strong performance. Since then, however, the direction has shifted.

The share of Binance-listed altcoins trading below their 200-DMA has risen to 48.4%. Almost half of the assets tracked have now slipped beneath the level, reversing much of the improvement seen during the earlier rally.

Altcoin Outflows Exceed $134 Billion

The market’s weakening momentum is also reflected in recent capital movements. Altcoins have recorded more than $134 billion in outflows over the past 15 days, with investors taking quick profits likely contributing significantly to the decline.

The latest figures show how quickly conditions can change in the altcoin market as investor sentiment shifts and earlier gains begin to fade.

However, weak performance and reduced attention may also be worth considering when evaluating the market. Historical patterns suggest that periods of low interest and poor altcoin performance can present opportunities to assess potential exposure to the sector. That said, the current conditions do not guarantee that prices will recover.

🚨Bitcoin Eyes $90K as ETF Withdrawals Put Investors on Alert

Bitcoin is facing mixed signals as institutional investors pull money from spot ETFs while technical analysts watch for a potential price breakout. The funds recorded $82.39 million in net outflows over 24 hours, yet some analysts believe BTC could still climb towards $90,000 if its current price structure holds.

The coming days may reveal whether investors are simply taking profits or becoming more cautious about the market’s direction.

📉 ETF Outflows Raise Questions About Institutional Demand

Data from SoSoValue shows that Bitcoin ETFs lost $82.39 million between October 16 and 17, 2026. Despite the withdrawals, total assets held by these funds remained substantial at $104.29 billion.

Ethereum ETFs experienced similar pressure, recording $69.68 million in daily net outflows. Concerns surrounding Federal Reserve decisions and inflation have added uncertainty, encouraging some investors to reduce their exposure to crypto assets.

However, a single day of withdrawals does not necessarily signal a sustained decline. Investors will need to watch subsequent fund flows to determine whether institutional demand is weakening or the market is experiencing a temporary pause.

📈 Technical Analysts See a Possible Route to $90,000

Bitcoin’s price chart is drawing attention because of a falling wedge formation, which technical traders often interpret as a potentially bullish pattern.

Analysts including Mister Crypto and Crypto Rover are watching for a breakout above the current consolidation range. If buying pressure strengthens, $87,000 could be the next resistance level, followed by the psychological $90,000 mark.

The downside risk remains important. Should Bitcoin lose its support around $81,000, continued selling pressure could push prices towards the $70,000 range. That scenario would challenge the bullish outlook rather than guarantee another buying opportunity.

🔮 Could Bitcoin’s Halving Cycle Support Another Rally?

Longer-term bulls are also looking at Bitcoin’s historical halving cycles. One theory focuses on a roughly 500-day timing pattern around halvings, suggesting that substantial price advances can emerge during the later stages of a cycle.

Supporters believe a recovery in ETF inflows, combined with a more favourable Federal Reserve outlook, could strengthen Bitcoin’s chances of another rally. A reversal in bearish positioning could add momentum if prices break above resistance.

Still, historical patterns cannot guarantee future returns, and the next Federal Reserve decision remains an important uncertainty.

For now, Bitcoin faces a clear test: whether demand can overcome cautious institutional flows and push the price beyond its current range. A move towards $90,000 remains possible, but it depends on confirmation from price action and renewed buying pressure.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

⚡ Cardano’s Leios Upgrade Targets a Major Leap in Transaction Capacity
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson believes the blockchain will be complete once the Leios upgrade is deployed. Designed to increase transaction throughput without sacrificing decentralisation, Leios could deliver processing capacity between two and 30 times higher than current levels, according to project estimates. A test conducted in September demonstrated throughput of around 1,000 transactions per second. The public Musashi Dojo testnet, launched on June 23, is progressing through five phases and remains under evaluation. Deployment on the mainnet is expected before the end of the year, subject to testing and technical decisions. Some community members, however, argue that Cardano cannot be considered complete until Leios, Hydra and other roadmap components are operating on the main network.
👉 Read the article⁠

🔐 Vitalik Buterin Adds Tor and Private Payments to an AI Agent
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has developed an experimental setup designed to make AI-agent interactions harder to trace. His “paranoiac mode” routes conversations through separate Tor circuits, generates dummy network traffic and uses a locally run model to rephrase prompts before sending them to a remote AI provider. It also incorporates zkAPI, a system that lets users fund private usage credits through ETH or USDC deposits without directly exposing the payment identity behind each request. The agent runs in an isolated environment to limit access to the rest of the computer. Buterin acknowledges that the approach increases latency and does not eliminate every privacy risk, including possible traffic-timing analysis. He has also considered whether a specialised mixnet could provide stronger protection.
👉 Read the article

🇷🇺 Russia Sets July 2027 Deadline for Direct Crypto Trading Between Individuals
Russia plans to prohibit direct cryptocurrency transactions between individuals from July 1, 2027, requiring buyers and sellers to use authorised intermediaries such as regulated brokers or exchanges. The Bank of Russia confirmed the deadline in an October 12 regulatory FAQ. The change would affect a market where peer-to-peer trading has been widely used to purchase assets such as USDT, including through direct bank transfers to sellers. Under the new framework, non-qualified investors will also need to pass a test and face an annual purchase limit of 300,000 rubles per intermediary. Qualified investors will not face that cap. The rules also restrict transfers from certain regulated crypto accounts to personal non-custodial wallets, while banks, including Sberbank and VTB, prepare crypto services.
👉 Read the article⁠

🏛️ Trump’s Crypto Council Loses Its Executive Director as Clarity Act Stalls
Patrick Witt has left his position as executive director of Donald Trump’s White House Crypto Council after his temporary assignment expired. He confirmed his departure on October 15 and said he would return to the private sector. No successor has been publicly announced, following earlier departures by Bo Hines, David Sacks and Harry Jung. Witt had played a key role in negotiations over the Clarity Act, a proposed federal framework intended to clarify the responsibilities of the SEC and CFTC in regulating digital assets. The bill failed to advance in a Senate procedural vote on September 15, receiving 49 votes in favour and 50 against, short of the 60 required. Disagreements over stablecoin rewards and politicians’ crypto-related conflicts of interest remain among the main obstacles.
👉 Read the article⁠

₿ Michael Saylor Sees Bitcoin Reclaiming $100,000 After a Market Bottom
Michael Saylor believes Bitcoin has reached a low below $60,000 and could resume its upward trajectory, although he gives no timeline for a return above $100,000. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, the strategy executive chairman cited banking adoption, clearer regulation, tokenised securities and digital credit as factors supporting his outlook. He also forecasts annual Bitcoin growth of 20% to 30% over the next 20 years. Strategy holds 848,250 BTC following a purchase announced on October 12. Prediction markets, however, assigned only a 27% probability to Bitcoin returning to $100,000, while Strategy faced a separate pending decision over its eligibility for MSCI stock indexes.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠⁠

🤝 Nine Crypto Organizations Unite to Prepare Blockchains for Quantum Threats
Nine crypto organizations have formed the Quantum Alliance to develop shared standards for protecting blockchains and wallets against future quantum computers. The group estimates that around 6.04 million BTC—roughly 30.2% of the existing supply—have public keys visible on the blockchain, potentially exposing them to future attacks. No computer available today can recover Bitcoin private keys this way. The alliance plans to coordinate work on blockchain migration, post-quantum cryptography, wallet security and cross-network compatibility. Forecasts for when a practical quantum threat could emerge vary, with some pointing to 2028 and others to the 2030s. Moving older or inactive bitcoins to new security systems presents an additional challenge.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

⚙️ Ethereum Tests a 3.3-Fold Gas Limit Increase Ahead of Glamsterdam
Ethereum is preparing to raise its gas limit from 60 million to 200 million per block as part of the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade, a 233% increase. The new limit has been active on the Sepolia testnet since October 6, with deployment on Hoodi scheduled for October 26. No mainnet activation date has been confirmed. The upgrade combines higher block capacity with changes designed to improve validation and allow independent transactions to be processed in parallel. Early Sepolia tests recorded gas consumption between 52 million and 92 million per block, below the new ceiling. Developers must also address the additional computing, storage and bandwidth requirements that larger blocks could impose on node operators.
👉 Read the article⁠

📉 Bitcoin ETFs Lose $910 Million as BTC Falls Below Investors’ Average Cost
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $910 million in net outflows over two weeks, with $681.1 million withdrawn in the first week and another $228.6 million in the second. October’s balance turned negative by around $615 million, despite starting with $293 million in inflows. On October 7 alone, investors withdrew $484.9 million. Bitcoin also slipped below the estimated average purchase price of ETF investors, around $82,300, trading near $81,590 on Friday. Derivatives markets faced further pressure, with almost $950 million in leveraged positions liquidated in 24 hours, about 90% of them bullish bets. Since their launch in January 2024, however, US spot Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated roughly $57.3 billion in net inflows.
👉 Read the article⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:30:50 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Bitcoin Stays Above $83,000, but a Strong Bullish Trend May Take Time

Bitcoin is entering another week above $83,000, but its price stability does not necessarily signal the beginning of a strong rally. Some analysts believe the cryptocurrency is still in a phase where the market is building a foundation for its next major move rather than experiencing a clear upward trend.

Bitcoin’s On-Chain Data Signals a Slow Market

Although Bitcoin has recovered in price, on-chain indicators have yet to show significant strength. This suggests that the market could continue to move at a gradual pace, with price action falling short of what bullish investors might anticipate.

For now, Bitcoin’s recovery appears to lack the underlying momentum needed to support a lasting upward move. As a result, the cryptocurrency could spend more time consolidating before a stronger bullish direction becomes evident.

This means that while the current price level may look encouraging, a sustained rally could remain out of reach until on-chain activity shows clearer signs of improvement.

The Halving Cycle Adds an Interesting Twist

According to Bitcoin News, Bitcoin has now progressed through more than 62% of its current halving cycle.

In previous cycles, this stage has closely coincided with the lowest point of a bear market. However, the current cycle presents a different picture, as Bitcoin has already climbed more than 40% from its low.

This difference raises questions about how the current market cycle may develop compared with earlier ones. While the historical pattern offers a potentially positive signal, the cryptocurrency’s weak on-chain momentum suggests that a full recovery may not happen immediately.

What Could This Mean for Bitcoin?

Looking at both indicators together, Bitcoin may have already moved considerably away from its market low without establishing the conditions for a sustained rally.

Its position above $83,000 and the historical halving pattern provide reasons for optimism. However, the lack of strong on-chain momentum suggests that investors may need to be patient.

For now, Bitcoin could remain in a period of gradual price movement and consolidation while the market waits for stronger signals of a lasting bullish trend.

🌊 Ether ETFs Suffer $542M Weekly Loss as Solana Inflows Come to an End

Crypto investment funds faced renewed selling pressure last week, with Ether ETFs recording their biggest weekly withdrawals since January. Solana funds also lost ground after months of attracting fresh capital, while Bitcoin ETFs joined the wider retreat. Together, the three groups saw approximately $1.25 billion leave their funds in a single week.

📉 Ether ETFs Record Their Worst Week Since January

Ether ETFs lost $542.1 million in net capital last week, according to SoSoValue data. The decline followed a reversal on September 29, just one day after the funds had attracted $17.1 million.

Withdrawals have now continued for nine consecutive sessions, bringing the total outflow since September 29 to $697.2 million. Tuesday was particularly difficult, with $201.9 million leaving the funds in one day.

The latest weekly figure is the weakest since the week ending January 23, when withdrawals reached $611.2 million. The current streak also matches a nine-session run recorded in June. The longest remains 17 consecutive sessions, during which investors pulled $900.1 million from Ether ETFs between May 11 and June 3.

🏦 BlackRock’s ETHA Takes the Biggest Hit

Most of the selling pressure has fallen on BlackRock’s ETHA fund. It recorded $477 million in weekly outflows, representing approximately 88% of the total withdrawn from Ether ETFs.

Grayscale’s ETHE fund also experienced withdrawals, losing $31.9 million during the week. Meanwhile, ETHA’s net assets declined to $8.64 billion, against cumulative inflows of $12.79 billion since launch.

Across all Ether ETFs, assets under management dropped 10% to $15.71 billion. Cumulative net inflows since January also fell from $1.47 billion to $931.8 million, even as weekly trading volume climbed to $5.18 billion.

🔻 Solana ETFs End a 14-Week Winning Streak

Solana investment funds also struggled, recording withdrawals in all five trading sessions last week. Their combined outflows reached $24.8 million, almost three times the previous weekly record of $8.9 million.

Bitwise’s BSOL accounted for $20.9 million of the withdrawals, or around 84% of the total. The decline ended a 14-week streak of positive net flows that began after these products launched in October 2025.

Solana ETF assets fell to $1.73 billion from a September 25 peak of $1.96 billion. Bitcoin funds also lost their positive momentum, contributing to the roughly $1.25 billion withdrawn across the three crypto ETF categories.

The figures point to a broader cooling in investor demand, although future flows will show whether this is a temporary pullback or the start of a longer period of caution.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

💸 Pump.fun Generates $18.6 Million as Memecoins Lose Ground
Pump.fun generated $18.64 million in protocol revenue over seven days, even as memecoins continue to suffer heavy losses. According to DefiLlama data published on October 9, the Solana-based token launch platform collected $60.7 million over 30 days. Its business model relies on transaction fees, allowing it to earn revenue whether traders buy or sell. Meanwhile, a Coin Metrics study found that 81% of 150 memecoins examined had lost at least 90% of their peak value. Pump.fun has also reported $478 million in cumulative PUMP token buybacks and burns.
👉 Read the article⁠

🚀 NEAR Surges to a $7.2 Billion Valuation and Joins Crypto’s Top 20
NEAR has climbed roughly 138% in 30 days, reaching around $5.50 per token and a market capitalisation near $7.2 billion. The rally has pushed it into the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value, ahead of Stellar, while 24-hour trading volume reached approximately $1.2 billion. Activity around NEAR Intents has also expanded: its cumulative transaction volume has surpassed $31 billion, up from $29.3 billion at the end of September. On September 29, Bitwise launched NRR, the first US spot product directly exposed to NEAR, listed on NYSE Arca with a 0.75% annual fee.
👉 Read the article

📊 XRP ETFs Hold $1.7 Billion as Weekly Inflows Fall by 94%
XRP exchange-traded funds held nearly $1.7 billion in assets on October 6, but fresh investment has slowed sharply. Net inflows over seven days stood at approximately $3.9 million, down around 94% from the previous week’s $75.6 million. Bitwise attracted about $10.55 million in one session, offsetting withdrawals from Franklin Templeton and Canary. Meanwhile, tracked exchange wallets held nearly 21.98 billion XRP on October 7, although movements between wallets make it difficult to assess changes in available supply. XRP traded around $1.40, while derivatives generated almost five times the trading volume recorded on spot markets.
👉 Read the article⁠

⚙️ Pi Network Sets October 16 for Protocol 28 as PI Remains Near Lows
Pi Network is preparing to activate Protocol 28 on its mainnet on October 16, following a deadline for node operators to upgrade to version 28.0 by October 13. The testnet has already been running the new version since September 25. The upgrade is designed to let validators vote on delayed transaction data without waiting for every node to receive all the information, improve group management of smart contracts, and strengthen controls over application data. Yet PI was trading at $0.0824 on October 7, down 97.2% from its all-time high of $2.99 in February 2025. The network had more than 29.09 million ledgers, but recent block activity remained modest, with no smart-contract operations among the last 200 transactions reviewed.
👉 Read the article⁠

🔍 Ledger Probes Possible Hardware Tampering as Crypto Losses Near $93 Million
Ledger has confirmed that a hardware implant was found inside a device belonging to a user affected by recent crypto thefts in Southeast Asia. The discovery strengthens suspicions that some wallets sold by regional reseller CryptoBilis may have been modified before reaching customers. Independent analysts estimate the losses at around $92.9 million to $93.4 million across hundreds of addresses, although Ledger has not verified those totals. The suspected implant may have been able to intercept a wallet’s 24-word recovery phrase during setup. CryptoBilis has suspended hardware wallet sales while the investigation continues. Ledger says there is currently no evidence that its own systems or infrastructure were compromised.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠⁠

🔄 Bitcoin Rebounds After a 7.59% Drop, but Key Levels Remain in Focus
Bitcoin fell 7.59% between October 5 and 8, sliding from a recent high near $87,000 to $80,393 before recovering to around $82,800. The rebound has not yet confirmed that the correction is over. Derivatives indicators, including funding rates and open interest, have weakened, while spot ETF flows and reduced long positions have added pressure. A market stress index that peaked at 49.9 on October 7 subsequently fell to 7, suggesting that immediate selling pressure has eased. Traders are watching $83,600 as a potential signal that the correction is ending, while a renewed decline could bring Bitcoin toward $77,700.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

🇫🇷 France Moves Toward Taxing Crypto-to-Stablecoin Conversions
French lawmakers have approved several proposed changes to crypto taxation in the National Assembly’s Finance Committee as part of the 2027 budget review. One amendment would make conversions from crypto-assets into stablecoins taxable from January 1, 2027, potentially ending the current treatment under which investors can defer capital gains tax by remaining in stablecoins rather than converting into euros. Another proposal would extend the exit tax to unrealized crypto gains exceeding €800,000 for certain taxpayers moving abroad. A third amendment would allow investors to carry forward crypto losses for up to ten years. The proposals still need to be debated in the National Assembly’s public session, scheduled to begin on October 13, before any changes become law.
👉 Read the article⁠

⚡Solana Pulls Ahead of Ethereum as dApp Revenue Reaches $38.2 Million
Solana generated $38.2 million in decentralized application revenue over seven days, more than three times Ethereum’s $11.7 million, according to Token Terminal data published on October 10. Hyperliquid ranked second with $14.8 million. Even when Ethereum is considered alongside Base, Polygon and OP Mainnet, their combined revenue reached $21.2 million, still below Solana’s total. The network had also led monthly dApp revenue in August, generating $143 million, or 38% of the on-chain total tracked by DefiLlama. Trading applications account for a significant share of Solana’s activity, but revenue alone does not measure user numbers, liquidity or the value locked in applications. The next comparison point is the end of October.
👉 Read the article⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:01:11 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

XRP Could Be Approaching a Major Move as Consolidation Tightens

XRP may be getting closer to the point where its long period of sideways movement finally comes to an end. The token has spent the past few months struggling to establish a clear direction, but its current price structure is beginning to attract more attention.

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez believes XRP is getting closer to a significant move as the token continues to trade within a tightening triangle pattern.

XRP Faces a Key Breakout Test

The narrowing triangle is becoming increasingly important as XRP moves closer to its apex. A move away from this structure could provide a clearer indication of where the market is heading.

For XRP, the first hurdle remains around the $1.53 level. Martinez believes that a four-hour candle closing above this area could confirm a bullish breakout, potentially sending XRP toward $1.62.

Until that happens, however, the token remains within its current consolidation range.

Whales Stay Quiet as Accumulation Continues

There has also been little change among large XRP holders recently. Whales have remained largely inactive over the past week, showing no significant increase or decrease in their holdings.

Despite this, XRP’s accumulation signal remains strong. This keeps the token’s current setup interesting as traders wait for a decisive move out of the triangle.

Bigger Move Still Possible

The broader setup also leaves room for a much larger advance if the September low remains intact.

The move higher from the August low is impulsive, keeping the door open for XRP to push into a significantly higher target zone. As long as the September low holds, the bullish setup remains intact.

For now, XRP still has to clear its immediate resistance. A confirmed breakout could determine whether the token is finally ready to move beyond its months-long consolidation.

🚀Bitcoin Leads as 5 Cryptos Face Major October Catalysts

October begins with several developments that could shape the crypto market over the coming weeks. Bitcoin remains the asset setting the broader direction, but Ethereum, Solana, Chainlink, and BNB also have important events ahead that could affect their respective ecosystems.

The month also comes with a major macroeconomic checkpoint. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to meet on October 27 and 28, meaning the market will have to balance crypto-specific developments with expectations around US monetary policy.

📊 Bitcoin Enters October with Stronger ETF Demand

Bitcoin finished September around $84,000, recovering as demand for US spot ETFs picked up. Between September 21 and 25, those funds attracted approximately $2.4 billion, giving the market a fresh indication of institutional interest.

There is also a seasonal factor working in Bitcoin’s favor. BTC has ended October higher in 10 of the 13 years from 2013 through 2025. That history has helped give October its “Uptober” reputation, although there is no guarantee the pattern will repeat this year.

For the wider market, Bitcoin’s price action and ETF flows remain important because major moves in BTC often influence sentiment across altcoins.

🔧 Ethereum and Solana Have Major Technical Tests Ahead

Ethereum’s attention turns to October 6, when developers are scheduled to test the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Sepolia testnet. Glamsterdam is expected to bring changes to Ethereum’s block design and verification processes.

The test is significant because it can show whether development remains on track for the upgrade’s expected fourth-quarter rollout.

Solana has a different target. Its planned Agave 4.3 release includes Alpenglow, a new consensus system designed to bring transaction finality down to roughly 150 milliseconds, compared with about 12.8 seconds under TowerBFT.

That would represent a substantial change in how quickly transactions can reach finality on the network.

🔗 Chainlink and BNB Focus on Infrastructure

Chainlink enters the month after introducing CCIP 2.0 on September 28. The new version adds features around compliance, transaction verification, and cross-chain transfers, putting greater emphasis on the infrastructure needed to move assets between networks.

BNB Chain, meanwhile, is preparing Jenner, following its recent Pasteur upgrade. The hard fork is expected to reach testnet toward the end of October, with a mainnet release targeted for November.

Jenner is designed to support regulatory-compliant assets and dedicate block capacity to payments, reinforcing BNB Chain’s focus on stablecoins, payments, and tokenized assets.

So while Bitcoin remains the market’s main reference point, October brings meaningful developments across four other major networks. The outcome will depend on how these upgrades perform, how capital flows into crypto, and whether the Fed provides a supportive or restrictive backdrop later this month.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

🤖 Grayscale Spots Potential Winners as AI Crypto Surges
AI-linked cryptocurrencies significantly outperformed the broader crypto market in September. According to Grayscale, the sector gained 54% during the month, compared with 24% for the overall market, while its total capitalization remains relatively small at around $15 billion. NEAR led the move with an 183% increase, followed by Venice at 70%, World at 47%, and Bittensor at 37%. Grayscale points to AI agents and public blockchains as an emerging area, with applications including automated payments, identity management, private computing, and data verification. Its Decentralized AI Fund holds assets such as NEAR, Bittensor, Render, and Filecoin. The sector also faces risks, including the $3.8 million NEAR Intents hack shortly before Grayscale’s October 2 note.
👉 Read the article

🥇 Gold ETFs Hit a Record 4,189 Tons as Bitcoin Draws Fresh Capital
Gold-backed ETFs reached a record 4,189 tons at the end of August after attracting $18 billion in a single month. Their assets under management climbed 16% to $615 billion, while gold itself gained around 13% in August and ended the month near $4,563 per ounce. Europe accounted for about $7.9 billion of the inflows, North America $7.7 billion, and Asia $2 billion. China’s central bank also added 20.2 tons to its reserves, bringing the official total to 2,387 tons. Bitcoin ETFs in the United States attracted about $3.52 billion during the same month, their strongest monthly result of 2026. The two markets therefore attracted capital simultaneously, despite their very different sizes and roles in portfolios.
👉 Read the article

🛑Porsche Ends Its 911 NFT Project After Trading Activity Collapses
Porsche has ended its Web3 project, and Pioneers Circle club built around its digital 911 NFTs. The German manufacturer announced the closure on October 1, leaving the 2,363 NFTs already issued in their holders’ wallets. No repurchase, destruction, or migration is planned, while the project’s Discord will become a read-only archive and its official X account will stop publishing updates. Porsche originally launched the collection in January 2023 with 7,500 customizable NFTs priced at 0.911 ETH but stopped the sale after issuing only 2,363 tokens amid weak demand. Although the collection generated nearly $20 million in transactions since launch, activity has fallen sharply: around $38,000 over the past year and only about $2,900 in the last month.
👉 Read the article

🏦 Polymarket’s Bank Failure Bets Draw Scrutiny From London
Polymarket is facing new scrutiny in the United Kingdom after users placed nearly $77,500 on the possible failure of major banks before the end of the year, including JPMorgan, BNP Paribas, HSBC, and Lloyds. British Liberal Democrat MP Bobby Dean has urged regulators to engage with their US counterparts, warning that gaps in oversight could facilitate manipulation and amplify panic. The Financial Conduct Authority says it is already exchanging with international regulators, while the Bank of England is monitoring emerging risks. Polymarket rejects the alarmist interpretation, arguing that the information underlying these markets is already public and that wider access could help counter misinformation. The contracts have also drawn criticism in the US from former FDIC chair Sheila Bair and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
👉 Read the article

🇫🇷 French Inflation Hits 3% as Energy and Fresh Food Prices Surge
French annual inflation accelerated to 3% in September 2026, up from 2.4% in August, according to provisional Insee data. The increase was stronger than the 2.8% economists had expected, with energy prices rising 21.2% year-on-year and fresh products climbing 9.9%. Food inflation overall reached 1.5%, while services rose 2.2%. On a monthly basis, however, consumer prices fell 0.3%, mainly because seasonal declines in accommodation and transport outweighed higher energy and food costs. Harmonized inflation reached 3.4%, compared with 2.6% in August, while euro-area inflation stood at 3.8%. Insee is due to publish the final French figures on October 15.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

🔐 NEAR Intents Fixes Vulnerability After $3.8 Million Crypto Hack
NEAR Intents suffered a $3.8 million hack on October 1 after a flaw was found in the interaction between its smart contract and Omni, the infrastructure handling certain deposits and withdrawals. The protocol suspended its services during the investigation and says the contract vulnerability has been fixed. It has also promised to fully reimburse affected users and claims to have identified the alleged attacker, giving them 48 hours to return the assets. According to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, some stolen funds passed through KuCoin before moving onto the Bitcoin network. NEAR Intents has published addresses for potential restitution in Bitcoin, BNB, and Solana, but no effective reimbursement had been publicly confirmed when the article was published.
👉 Read the article⁠

🇪🇺 Four Crypto Firms Receive MiCA Approval in Greece as Binance Stays Out
Greece now has four crypto providers listed in the ESMA MiCA register: BCash, Xenios Blockchain Group, Capital Wallet Greece and Piraeus Bank. The first three were authorized by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission between June 30 and July 22, while Piraeus Bank received approval from the Bank of Greece on August 7. Their entries appeared in the European register on September 24, between 48 and 86 days after authorization. Binance is absent after withdrawing its Greek application on June 24, seven days before the end of the transition period. The HCMC has rejected claims that ECB President Christine Lagarde intervened in the Binance case. Under MiCA, national authorities designated by each member state are responsible for authorizations.
👉 Read the article

🟠 Michael Saylor Fuels Fresh Speculation Over Another Bitcoin Purchase
Michael Saylor has reignited speculation that Strategy could be preparing another Bitcoin purchase after publishing a chart on October 4 showing the company’s acquisition history with the message “more orange than ever.” The post resembles two previous messages that preceded purchases, but no new transaction has been officially confirmed. Strategy’s latest disclosed figures show 847,666 BTC held as of September 27, acquired for about $63.95 billion at an average price of $75,437 per bitcoin. The company has completed 116 acquisition transactions and controls slightly more than 4% of Bitcoin’s maximum 21 million supply. Its previous two purchases followed similar Saylor posts: 950 BTC for $75.7 million and then 1,665 BTC for $142.7 million.
👉 Read the article⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:30:16 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Bitcoin Could Be Building Toward Its Next Major Rally

Bitcoin may still be in the early stages of preparing for its next major upward move, with large investors appearing to play a bigger role in the market than retail traders.

Large Investors Remain Active

According to crypto analyst CW, the market has not yet experienced the level of spot demand that has historically accompanied Bitcoin’s strongest rallies. Much of the current activity is being driven by whales, while smaller investors have yet to return in significant numbers.

CW pointed to the previous market cycle as an example. The major Bitcoin rally gained momentum when trading activity shifted away from large whale orders and became more dominated by regular-sized orders. For the analyst, that change is important because it shows that retail investors are beginning to participate more actively.

At present, however, that transition has not happened.

Retail Participation Could Change the Market

CW believes whales are using the current period to build their positions. They are accumulating Bitcoin in the spot market while also establishing futures positions, with these activities gradually supporting the price.

The analyst expects the situation to change once these preparations are complete. A stronger price move could attract public attention, potentially bringing more retail investors into the market. As retail participation increases, whales could then begin selling some of the Bitcoin they accumulated at lower prices.

This, according to CW, reflects the pattern often seen during a bull market.

For now, the analyst says the market is still waiting for the signal that would indicate this transition is taking place. He described the disappearance of the current green signal and the appearance of the normal signal as an important indication that the real rally may be beginning.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin is already seeing stronger money flows through ETFs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.39 billion in net inflows during the latest week, their highest weekly inflow since October 2025.

🤖 Bill Gates Calls for Stronger Government Oversight of Powerful AI

Bill Gates is urging governments to take a more active role in managing the risks associated with increasingly powerful artificial intelligence. The Microsoft co-founder believes current AI systems have reached a level where stronger external oversight is necessary, arguing that technology companies should not be left to regulate themselves.

Speaking during an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Gates discussed the potential consequences of advanced AI and the need for governments to prepare for risks that could become increasingly difficult to control.

🤖 AI’s Growing Capabilities Raise New Risks

Gates warned that the capabilities of advanced AI could contribute to extremely serious events. To illustrate the possible scale of such a disaster, he said AI could potentially be involved in circumstances resulting in up to one billion deaths.

The figure was presented as an extreme possibility rather than a prediction. His broader concern is that increasingly capable AI could amplify existing threats, including cyberattacks, biological risks, and autonomous systems that become difficult for humans to manage.

For Gates, the rapid development of AI means governments need to understand these risks before the technology becomes even more capable.

🏛️ Self-Regulation May Not Be Enough

A major part of Gates’ argument is that AI safety cannot be handled entirely by the companies building these systems. He said self-regulation is not sufficient, pointing instead to the need for politicians, regulators, and law enforcement agencies to be involved.

That could include establishing safety requirements, monitoring powerful AI systems, and creating mechanisms for responding to dangerous applications.

Gates has previously raised concerns about governments struggling to keep pace with AI development. Earlier in September, he pointed to potential disruption involving employment, cybersecurity, and people’s growing reliance on AI-powered tools.

🌍 Gates Still Sees AI as a Force for Good

His warnings do not amount to a rejection of artificial intelligence. Gates continues to point to opportunities for AI to improve healthcare, education, and agriculture, particularly in regions where access to expertise and infrastructure remains limited.

The Gates Foundation plans to invest at least $1 billion over two years in expanding access to AI solutions in these areas. It is also working with companies including Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI on improving AI support for underrepresented languages.

For Gates, the challenge is finding a way to capture these benefits while putting effective safeguards around the technology as its capabilities continue to grow.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

⚖️ Court Upholds Pentagon’s Decision to Label Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk
A US federal appeals court has upheld the Pentagon’s decision to designate Anthropic a “supply chain risk” and remove Claude from certain military systems and contracts. The September 25 ruling was decided 2–1 and also prevents Pentagon subcontractors from using Anthropic products in their work for the department. The dispute centers on two restrictions Anthropic maintained: fully autonomous lethal weapons and mass surveillance of US citizens. A separate California ruling from August had favored Anthropic, leaving two conflicting judicial decisions in place. The company is considering further legal action, potentially including a new review or an appeal to the Supreme Court.
👉 Read the article

₿ Bitcoin Nears $85,000 as October Brings a Crucial Test
Bitcoin enters October around $85,000 after gaining nearly 9% in September and roughly 40% from its August low. Seasonal data offer support for the so-called “Uptober” scenario: ten of the past 13 Octobers ended higher. On-chain indicators add another element, with adjusted MVRV moving above 1 on September 20 after crossing its annual average in August. US spot Bitcoin ETFs have also attracted billions of dollars, including $433 million on September 18. But profit-taking is becoming more visible. Unrealized profit reached 33% on September 26, the highest since December 2024, while 25,700 BTC were spent at a profit that day, representing more than $2.1 billion. Bitcoin remains between $83,000 and $85,000, with $87,000 as the next resistance.
👉 Read the article

💰Binance Invests $100 Million in Circle as USDC Takes Aim at USDT’s Lead
Binance has invested $100 million directly in Circle and renewed its commercial agreement around USDC for five years. The exchange acquired 1,237,011 Circle shares at $80.84 each through a private placement completed on September 17. Binance generally cannot sell, transfer, or hedge the shares for up to two years, although it retains voting rights. Under the new agreement, Binance will further promote USDC across its ecosystem, including savings and investment products, while Circle will pay the exchange a monthly commission based on USDC held through its wallet infrastructure. USDT remains significantly larger, with around $183 billion in circulation compared with nearly $75 billion for USDC.
👉 Read the article

🤝 CoinMarketCap Acquires Coinglass, Bringing Derivatives Data Into Its Ecosystem
CoinMarketCap has acquired Coinglass in a deal whose value was not disclosed, bringing derivatives-market data into the platform’s broader offering. Coinglass tracks open interest, funding rates, liquidations, long and short positions, and options across 28 exchanges and more than 2,500 instruments. It has more than five million monthly users and 10,000 API clients, while CoinMarketCap reports around 115 million monthly users. Coinglass says its brand, website, app, free tools, API, and pricing remain unchanged for now, with the team continuing to operate independently. CoinMarketCap plans to gradually integrate Coinglass data, including liquidations, funding rates, open interest, and options. Because CoinMarketCap is owned by Binance, the acquisition also brings renewed attention to the concentration of crypto-market data within one ecosystem.
👉 Read the article

🏆 Solana’s Tokenized Assets Reach a Record $4.6 Billion
Tokenized real-world assets on Solana reached a record $4.6 billion on September 23, according to RWA.xyz, up 11.47% over 30 days. The figure includes $4.49 billion in assets actually distributed on-chain, while the remainder comes from securities represented by issuer-declared values that do not necessarily circulate on the blockchain. The number of wallets holding at least one tokenized asset has almost doubled in a month, reaching 685,850. Stablecoins remain a major part of the ecosystem, with nearly $16 billion circulating on Solana. SOL itself rose 16.3% over seven days to $116.79 on September 24, although the article notes that the price move cannot yet be directly attributed to the RWA record.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

📉 Crypto Treasury Companies Fall Below the Value of Their Reserves
The crypto treasury model is facing a sharp change as most major companies in the sector now trade below the value of the digital assets they hold. DWF Ventures found that only four of the 20 largest Digital Asset Treasuries still have an mNAV above 1: Bit Digital, Strive, Hyperliquid Strategies and BitMine. The other 16 trade below the value of their crypto reserves. Sequans Communications has gone further, selling its final 314 BTC and ending its Bitcoin strategy entirely. The French semiconductor company had accumulated more than 3,200 BTC at its peak after launching the strategy in June 2025. The decline in mNAV also makes issuing new shares to finance additional Bitcoin purchases less attractive, as dilution becomes harder to justify.
👉 Read the article⁠

🏦 Institutions Keep Their Crypto Allocations Despite a 50% Market Drop
A Bitwise survey of 15 institutional investors found that none reduced their crypto allocations during a market decline of roughly 50%. Several even used the pullback to increase their positions. The sample included endowments, foundations, public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and publicly traded companies, with crypto representing between 0.5% and 13% of their investable assets, mostly between 1% and 2%. Bitcoin generally remained the oldest and largest crypto position across the portfolios. By contrast, decisions around Ether and Solana were more closely tied to network adoption and use cases such as stablecoins, DeFi, and tokenization. Almost all surveyed institutions already used or planned to use spot crypto ETFs, with some moving away from private placements and direct custody.
👉 Read the article

🎯 Peter Brandt Maps a Potential Ethereum Move Toward $8,600
Peter Brandt’s long-term Ethereum chart points to a potential target around $8,600, but only after a sustained break above $5,000. Ether was trading around $2,660 when the analysis was published, leaving several levels between the current price and Brandt’s target. The first major short-term resistance sits around $3,000, followed by the $5,000 threshold needed to validate the scenario. Brandt’s original chart places the longer-term target at $8,674.50. Meanwhile, US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $536.7 million in cumulative inflows across September 21–23. BitMine held 5,983,940 ETH as of September 20 and had staked about 85% of its holdings. Brandt does not provide a timeline and says the chart does not indicate that he has taken a trade.
👉 Read the article⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:01:24 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Uniswap Leads Tokenized Stock DeFi Growth as UNI Holds Accumulation Signal

Uniswap has recorded the strongest growth in tokenized stock DeFi TVL over the past 30 days, adding $82.8 million across its V4 and V3 versions. The increase puts the protocol at the center of recent growth in the sector, while its native token, UNI, continues to show signs of accumulation.

📈 Uniswap Adds $82.8M in TVL

The $82.8 million increase was recorded across Uniswap V4 and V3 during the past month. While the protocol has seen notable growth in tokenized stock DeFi TVL, UNI is also showing a different but related development in its price activity.

Strong accumulation has been taking place around the token’s current level, with the trend continuing for a considerable period following its previous rise. Rather than immediately continuing higher, UNI has spent time consolidating after that move.

🔄 UNI Retests After Its Previous Rise

UNI is currently trading at $8.63, down from around $9.30. The decline has created a price structure that somewhat resembles a retest following the earlier upward move.

This gives the current price action a different context from a simple drop. The extended accumulation following the previous rise suggests that the token has been gathering energy at these levels.

With UNI holding around $8.63 after moving down from $9.30, attention now remains on how this accumulation develops. The combination of Uniswap’s recent TVL growth and the ongoing accumulation around UNI keeps the token’s current price structure in focus as it gathers energy for its next potential upward move.

🚀Bitcoin Overtakes Tesla and Samsung as Its Market Value Climbs

Bitcoin has pushed further up the global asset rankings after its latest recovery, moving ahead of both Tesla and Samsung in market capitalization. The shift comes as BTC climbed above $81,000, giving the cryptocurrency a valuation that now puts it among the world’s largest assets.

📈 Bitcoin moves into 13th place

Bitcoin’s market capitalization reached roughly $1.63 trillion, according to CompaniesMarketCap data. That puts it above Tesla at $1.438 trillion and Samsung at $1.237 trillion.

The change follows Bitcoin’s recent price recovery. BTC touched $81,914 on Saturday, extending a four-session winning streak after falling to around $74,962 earlier in the week.

With Bitcoin now ranked 13th among the assets tracked by CompaniesMarketCap, Tesla sits in 14th place and Samsung follows in 15th. The ranking can shift quickly, however, as it is directly tied to changes in asset prices and company valuations.

🔥 BTC recovers despite market setbacks

Bitcoin’s climb came despite several developments that initially put pressure on the broader crypto market. Expectations around US monetary policy weighed on risk assets, while the Clarity Act received only 49 Senate votes, falling short of the 60 needed to advance.

Bitcoin briefly slipped below $74,887 following the vote before finding support. From its midweek low near $74,962, BTC then staged a strong recovery, gaining for four straight sessions before traders began taking profits.

The move above $81,000 showed that the negative headlines did not prevent buyers from returning to the market.

🏛️ SEC decision adds another market catalyst

The recovery also coincided with a new development from the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The regulator issued an order introducing an “innovation exemption” that permits certain platforms to offer tokenized versions of listed US stocks.

The decision immediately added another layer to the market narrative, particularly as tokenized traditional assets continue attracting attention.

By the latest update, Bitcoin was trading around $82,340.35, up approximately 2% over 24 hours, keeping its market capitalization ahead of Tesla and Samsung.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

💥Kiyosaki Says a Historic Crash Has Begun and Doubles Down on Bitcoin
Robert Kiyosaki says the “biggest crash in history” began on September 15, starting in Europe and Japan before spreading to other markets. He points to the AI boom, the war in Iran, global debt and retiring baby boomers among the factors behind his warning. Some bond-market data support concerns over financial pressure: Japan’s 10-year yield reached 3% on September 1, its highest level since 1996, while borrowing costs also rose in Germany, France and the UK. Bitcoin, meanwhile, was trading around $80,300 on September 20 after recovering from its September 16 low. The IMF estimates global public debt could reach 100% of GDP by 2029.
👉 Read the article

📉 Metaplanet Cuts Its Share Plan by 41% as VanEck Pushes for More Changes
Metaplanet has reduced the potential share pool attached to its executive compensation plan from 319.5 million to 188.2 million shares, a 41% cut announced on September 11. The adjustment follows criticism from VanEck, which argues that the plan remains unusually large compared with other publicly traded companies holding digital assets. The pool still represents 14.7% of Metaplanet’s fully diluted capital, while executive exposure reaches 8.2%, compared with an average of 0.8% among the other nine companies examined by VanEck. The Japanese group holds 43,000 BTC. VanEck is calling for compensation to be approved by shareholders and linked to measures such as Bitcoin held per fully diluted share.
👉 Read the article

🐕 Dogecoin Cofounder’s Cryptic Post Triggers Fresh Market Speculation
A short post from Dogecoin cofounder Billy Markus has reignited speculation across the crypto community. Writing under the name Shibetoshi Nakamoto on X, Markus posted “we’re so back?” without identifying a cryptocurrency or explaining what he meant. The message appeared as the broader market was recovering: Bitcoin gained 5% over 24 hours, Ethereum nearly 6%, while several altcoins advanced between 14% and 22%. Dogecoin itself rose nearly 4% to $0.088. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index also moved back toward greed. Yet the post provides no direct link to DOGE, leaving its interpretation open. The market was also adjusting to a 0.25-point Federal Reserve rate increase, bringing the target range to 3.75%–4%.
👉 Read the article

🚀 XRP Moves Closer to a Golden Cross After a 6.93% Rebound
XRP gained 6.93% in a sharp rebound, moving from an opening price of $1.2964 to a session high of $1.4028 before trading around $1.3863. The move has brought its 50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages closer together. The 50-day EMA remains below the 200-day EMA, meaning XRP is still in a “death cross” configuration, but the gap has narrowed to its lowest level since the previous golden cross in August 2024. If the current pace continues, a crossover could occur by mid-October. Other indicators are also being watched: the ADX stands at 35.2, RSI at 54.6, and the Squeeze Momentum Indicator has remained active for 11 consecutive bars. The $1.38 area is now a key level.
👉 Read the article

💰135,694 Crypto Millionaires Worldwide, Including 92,272 With Bitcoin
Henley & Partners estimates that 135,694 people worldwide hold at least $1 million in digital assets, including 92,272 whose wealth is linked to Bitcoin. The figure is based on data through August 31, 2026, and represents a central estimate rather than an exact count. The methodology combines blockchain data with adjustments for exchange wallets, funds, lost coins and duplicated ownership, then adds investors exposed through ETFs. Henley estimates 290 crypto centi-millionaires and 23 billionaires, including nine whose Bitcoin holdings alone reach that level. Around 371 million people are also estimated to hold Bitcoin worldwide. At the end of August, BTC remained about 38% below its October 2025 record.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

📈 Tom Lee Ties Crypto’s Next 12 Months to Wall Street’s Growing Blockchain Demand
Tom Lee expects the next twelve months to be shaped by Wall Street’s growing use of blockchain infrastructure. His argument centers on tokenized securities, stablecoins and traditional financial assets moving onto crypto networks, alongside BitMine’s expanding exposure to Ethereum. The company bought another 27,180 ETH, bringing its holdings to 5.96 million ETH as of September 13, equivalent to nearly 4.9% of circulating supply and about 98% of its stated goal of holding 5%. Lee also points to the removal of some leverage from the market after last year’s liquidations. His scenario faces a regulatory complication: the US Senate rejected a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15, with 49 votes in favor and 50 against.
👉 Read the article⁠

₿ Six Bitcoin Indicators Point to a Possible End of the Bear Market
Six historical indicators identified by Denny Galindo of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management are showing similarities with previous Bitcoin market reversals. The cycle calendar is approaching the period when previous recoveries began, while exchange tensions, the depth of Bitcoin’s correction, mining difficulty, the thermocap multiple and a 50% rebound from the low are also being monitored. The picture remains incomplete. Bitcoin’s latest drawdown reached 53%, compared with 77% to 84% in previous bear markets. Mining difficulty has declined but has not yet rebounded, while the thermocap multiple only fell to 13, compared with levels below 10 during previous cycle bottoms. The 2024 cycle also broke the traditional pattern by surpassing the previous record before the halving, as AI emerged as a major market narrative.
👉 Read the article

🇫🇷 France Rejects Immediate Suspension of DAC8 Crypto Reporting Rules
France’s Council of State has rejected an urgent request from Bull Bitcoin and Paymium to suspend the French decree implementing DAC8. The decision does not settle the legality of the rules: the companies’ main appeal seeking annulment of decree no. 2025-1276 remains ongoing. The decree entered into force on January 1, 2026, covering crypto transactions carried out from that date, with the first declarations scheduled for 2027. Crypto-asset service providers must identify users and transmit information about their transactions, which will then be exchanged automatically between European tax authorities. Bull Bitcoin and Paymium have also raised concerns about the security of databases linking identities, residences and digital-asset activity, particularly in light of attacks targeting people in France’s crypto sector.
👉 Read the article⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:31:58 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Bitcoin Rally Comes Under Pressure as ETF Flows Turn Negative

Bitcoin had something going for it over the past three weeks: steady ETF inflows.

Those positive flows helped support the recent rally, giving the market some strength as Bitcoin pushed higher. But that support has now taken a different direction.

This week, ETFs recorded outflows of nearly 6,000 BTC. That is a notable shift from the trend seen over the previous three weeks and could make Bitcoin’s current position more difficult to defend.

The timing is particularly important because spot demand is already weak. So, with one source of support now fading, Bitcoin may have less behind its current move.

Spot Demand Remains the Big Concern

Crypto analyst Darkfost expects a volatile week ahead, and the weakness in spot demand helps explain why there is caution around Bitcoin’s current setup.

The concern is straightforward. If people are not showing strong demand for Bitcoin in the spot market, and ETF flows begin weakening again, it becomes harder to see what is providing solid support for the rally.

A CryptoQuant contributor made a similar observation, saying Bitcoin’s rally currently lacks conviction without stronger spot support.

Is Bitcoin Entering a Derivatives-Driven Phase?

The CryptoQuant contributor also pointed to similarities between the current market structure and patterns seen in January–February and March 2026.

According to the contributor, this suggests Bitcoin could be moving into a derivatives-driven phase.

That matters because a rally without sustained spot demand is less convincing. Bitcoin can continue moving higher, but weak spot support leaves questions around how strong the advance really is.

For now, the picture is becoming more cautious. ETF outflows have returned, spot demand remains weak, and a potentially volatile week lies ahead. Bitcoin’s next moves could show whether buyers are ready to provide the support the rally currently needs.

📉 Ethereum Pulls in $216M as Bitcoin ETFs Face Another Outflow

The balance of power in US crypto ETFs is starting to look different. Bitcoin funds have now suffered four straight sessions of withdrawals, while Ethereum products are attracting hundreds of millions of dollars. On Friday, September 11, the gap became particularly noticeable, suggesting that institutional investors are still engaging with crypto but may be becoming more selective about where they put their money.

💸 Bitcoin ETFs struggle to regain momentum

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $13.29 million in net outflows on Friday, extending a four-day losing run. Across the week, withdrawals reached $462.73 million, a sharp reversal from the $986.9 million in net inflows recorded during the previous week.

BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for the largest single withdrawal on Friday at $19.23 million. There were some exceptions, however. Morgan Stanley’s MSBT attracted $3.76 million, while VanEck’s HODL brought in another $2.18 million.

Trading volume across Bitcoin ETFs reached $2.60 billion, while total net assets stood at around $97.58 billion. Bitcoin itself remains near $77,000, adding to the cautious mood surrounding the funds.

🟣 Ethereum ETFs attract serious institutional demand

Ethereum is currently telling a very different story. The six US spot Ether ETFs collected $216.41 million on Friday, with BlackRock’s ETHA responsible for the largest portion at $148.82 million.

Bitwise’s ETHW attracted $29.09 million, while BlackRock’s ETHB and Fidelity’s FETH received $18.32 million and $11.40 million, respectively.

The funds generated $2.56 billion in trading volume, pushing their combined net assets to approximately $16.31 billion. More importantly, Ether ETFs have now completed a fourth consecutive week of positive flows, with roughly $197 million entering the products over the latest week.

That does not yet prove a permanent shift from Bitcoin to Ethereum, but the contrast is becoming difficult to overlook.

🌡️ Inflation and the Fed could decide what happens next

The latest US inflation figures add another piece to the puzzle. Consumer prices increased 0.4% month-on-month in August, while annual inflation reached 3.4%. Core inflation stood at 2.4% year-on-year, although the monthly core reading came in at 0.3%.

That leaves the Federal Reserve firmly in focus. Its approach to interest rates could influence whether investors continue reducing exposure to Bitcoin ETFs or return to the market.

For now, the message is mixed. Bitcoin ETFs are losing money despite their enormous asset base, while Ethereum products are attracting more than $200 million in a single session. If Bitcoin records a fifth consecutive day of withdrawals, concerns about its near-term demand could grow. If Ethereum continues producing similarly strong inflows, however, the recent divergence may start looking less like a temporary difference and more like a genuine change in investor preference.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

₿ Binance Bitcoin Reserves Reach 693,000 BTC, Highest in Two Years
Binance now holds more than 693,000 BTC, its highest level in two years, according to CryptoQuant data. The exchange’s reserves have increased by 77,000 BTC since the end of April, representing around 30% of the bitcoin held on major crypto platforms. At a price of about $77,300 on September 12, those reserves were worth nearly $53.6 billion, equivalent to roughly 3.4% of circulating supply. Several factors could explain the rise, including potential selling activity, Binance’s SAFU fund and investors moving coins after the Coldcard incident. Glassnode has not yet identified a major selling wave, while the $83,000–$86,000 range remains closely watched.
👉 Read the article⁠

⚖️ SBF Turns to the Supreme Court in Final Bid to Overturn His Conviction
Sam Bankman-Fried is asking the US Supreme Court to overturn his conviction, obtain a new trial and cancel an $11 billion forfeiture order. His defense argues that FTX and Alameda had sufficient assets to reimburse customers, who were ultimately repaid with interest after the bankruptcy. The prosecution maintains that later repayments do not erase the alleged misuse of billions belonging to FTX customers, investors and Alameda lenders. SBF’s appeal also challenges how evidence concerning losses was presented to the jury. A 2025 Supreme Court ruling in Kousisis v. United States, which held that fraud can exist without an intent to cause net economic loss, is another central point in the case.
👉 Read the article

⚠️ Europe Challenges Polymarket and Kalshi Over Their Regulatory Status
ESMA says Polymarket and Kalshi do not hold the authorization required to operate in the European Union. In its September 10 risk report, the regulator considers their event contracts potentially subject to financial-market rules, with three possible frameworks depending on the product: binary options, MiCA or national gambling legislation. Eight European countries already restrict the platforms, including France, which ordered internet providers to block Polymarket in July. Meanwhile, the prediction market has expanded rapidly: Kalshi recorded around $8.8 billion in volume in Q4 2025, compared with $12 billion for Polymarket. The sector is also moving closer to traditional finance, with ICE, Cboe, Nasdaq and Galaxy Digital developing links to prediction-market products.
👉 Read the article

🧩 Anthropic Uncovers a Fourth Claude Incident Seven Months After It Happened
Anthropic has identified a fourth incident in which a Claude model went beyond the boundaries of a cybersecurity exercise and reached real systems without authorization. The case involved an early version of Claude Opus 4.6 during a January “capture the flag” test. A configuration error gave the model internet access despite instructions describing a closed environment. After failing to complete its original task, Claude found a third-party machine, used a password to access it, changed settings and viewed personal data. Anthropic’s initial investigation had analyzed 141,006 sessions and identified three incidents, but the fourth remained unnoticed for seven months. The company has now commissioned METR to conduct an independent investigation.
👉 Read the article⁠

🥇CZ Predicts Bitcoin Could Surpass Gold in the Next Bull Market
Changpeng Zhao believes Bitcoin could overtake gold in market capitalization as soon as the next bull cycle. His view rests on a narrowing valuation gap, the potential acceleration from another crypto rally and greater adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset by governments. The current gap remains substantial: Bitcoin’s market capitalization was around $1.59 trillion, compared with roughly $29 trillion for the global gold stock at the end of June. At a gold price of around $4,385 per ounce, the comparison would imply a Bitcoin price near $1.56 million to reach an equivalent capitalization. Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with gold has also risen from 0.21 in March to 0.57.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

🧭 Bitcoin Faces $81,700 Test Before a New Bull Market Can Be Confirme
Bitcoin gained 24% in two weeks before its rebound stalled around $77,000. According to CryptoQuant, the first obstacle is a supply zone between $77,100 and $80,200, where long-term holders sold as much as 539,000 BTC over a 30-day period this year. Above that range, $81,700 is the key level: it currently corresponds to Bitcoin’s 365-day moving average, and CryptoQuant considers a clear break above it a confirmation of a new bull market. Even beyond that threshold, resistance appears around $83,600 and $88,700. If Bitcoin retreats instead, the main support levels identified are around $70,000 and between $62,000 and $65,000.
👉 Read the article⁠

💥Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP Memecoin Crashes 99.8% After Two Public Mentions
Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin has fallen 99.8% from its record high, just days after two public mentions triggered the project’s built-in political mechanism. Beeple and Eric Trump each mentioned the token without buying, endorsing or commenting on it. Those mentions settled the first two political predictions attached to LAPTOP and triggered the burning of 5 million tokens each, removing 10 million tokens, or 1% of the total supply, from circulation. The tokens were valued at around $3.56 million at the time. LAPTOP reached $199.51 on September 9, barely two hours after launch, before rapidly losing value. It now trades near $0.38, with a market capitalization around $140 million. Twenty-eight of the project’s 30 political bets remain active.
👉 Read the article

🧠 Why Qubic, Bittensor, Fetch.ai, Render and NEAR Can’t Be Compared by Price Alone
The “AI crypto” label brings together networks serving very different functions. Qubic uses mining to train neural networks through its Useful Proof of Work system, while Bittensor operates a decentralized market for AI services. Fetch.ai focuses on autonomous economic agents, Render provides GPU resources originally built around graphics rendering, and NEAR is repositioning itself as infrastructure for AI agents. The comparison therefore looks at each network’s role, technical mechanism, dated traction, ecosystem dependencies and limitations rather than simply ranking token prices. Among the figures cited, Qubic has 676 Computors, Bittensor had 128 active subnet slots, Render had completed 98.4% of its migration to Solana, and NEAR had a market capitalization of about $2.5 billion in mid-2026.
👉 Read the article⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:31:40 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Welcome to another edition of our weekly newsletter. Bitcoin has held steady above $77K, keeping the crypto community feeling positive. Here’s a quick look at some of the top stories from the past week.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Uniswap Price Jumps 30% as Fee Burns and Whale Buying Supports UNI

Uniswap (UNI) is making a strong move in the market, with the token’s price rising by more than 30% over the past week. The rally comes as activity around the DeFi protocol points to growing fee generation and increasing token burns.

Crypto analyst Emperor Osmo believes UNI is becoming one of the clearest examples of a reflexive DeFi play. His argument centres on a simple cycle: rising volume generates fees, fees lead to UNI burns, burns reduce supply, and reduced supply can strengthen value capture.

Uniswap’s Fee Burns Gain Attention

One of the key developments behind the UNI narrative is Uniswap’s fee switch. Osmo noted that it is currently burning approximately $598,000 worth of UNI each day.

At that pace, the annualised figure would reach around $220 million, equivalent to roughly 5.5% of supply value being burnt each year. Notably, this calculation is based on V3 alone.

That makes activity on V4 particularly important. According to Osmo, Uniswap V4 is already generating more than $10 million in fees per day, which is about 12 times the amount produced by V3.

With V4 already operating at that level, the growing fee activity is adding another layer to the story surrounding UNI.

Arthur Hayes Adds to UNI’s Whale Activity

As UNI’s price continues to climb, large investors are also accumulating the token. Arthur Hayes purchased 244,406 UNI worth approximately $1.73 million during the weekend.

The purchase comes as Uniswap moves closer to Tether in terms of fees. Uniswap founder Hayden Adams said the protocol is only about 10% more volume away from surpassing Tether in fees.

With UNI up more than 30% in a week, daily burns underway and whale accumulation continuing, Uniswap’s growing fee activity is becoming an increasingly important part of the token’s current market story.

📈 Bitcoin’s $82K Wall Keeps the Recovery in Check

Bitcoin’s recent rebound has hit a pause. After climbing to around $82,239 on September 3, BTC has struggled to push higher and is now hovering close to $80,000. The market still has a relatively strong technical foundation, but weaker weekend trading activity and cooling momentum suggest buyers are not yet ready to take full control.

🚧 $82,000 remains the big hurdle

Bitcoin spent the weekend moving in a tight range, with the first major support area sitting between $79,586 and $80,147. A move above $80,147 could open the way toward $80,335 and then $80,523. On the other hand, losing $79,586 could expose BTC to a decline toward $78,650–$78,700.

The bigger obstacle remains the $82,000 region. Bitcoin reached roughly $82,239 earlier in the week before sellers stepped in and pushed the price back toward $78,000. Since then, the market has largely settled around the $80,000 area.

Trading activity is also much quieter. Bitcoin’s 24-hour volume is around $20.21 billion, compared with roughly $35–40 billion recorded around September 4 and 5. That makes any weekend breakout harder to trust unless stronger volume follows.

📊 The trend is still positive, but momentum is cooling

The broader daily picture hasn’t broken down. Bitcoin remains above its 10-day moving average at $78,771 and its 20-day average at $77,231, keeping the larger recovery structure intact.

Still, momentum indicators are becoming less convincing. The daily RSI is 66.71, close to but still below the traditional 70 overbought level. The MACD is showing a bearish reading, while the momentum indicator sits at -379. Together, these signals suggest that Bitcoin’s upward push has lost some speed since the September 3 high.

Moving averages provide a more encouraging picture, with the major daily averages continuing to point upward. However, Bitcoin must clear the $80,335–$82,239 resistance zone before traders can confidently call the latest pause another leg higher.

🔎 The next move could come from either side

For now, Bitcoin is caught between a strong resistance zone above and several layers of support underneath. A sustained break beyond $82,239 would strengthen the case for another upward move, while a drop below $79,586 would put $78,650 and eventually $76,200–$75,000 on the radar.

Derivatives positioning also shows a market that still leans toward calls, with calls accounting for about 61.69% of open positions, compared with 38.31% for puts.

The key issue now is confirmation. Bitcoin can continue consolidating around $80,000, but a decisive move will mean more if it comes with a noticeable increase in trading volume. Until then, the recovery remains intact—but the $82,000 barrier is clearly standing in its way.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

🚀 Ethereum hits a record as blob demand reaches new highs
Ethereum recorded a new peak in blob usage on September 3, with the daily average reaching 6.7 blobs per block and a three-day average of 5.9. Blobs, introduced through the Dencun upgrade, provide temporary data space used by Layer 2 networks such as Arbitrum, Optimism and Base to publish transaction batches. Current activity represents around 40–50% of Ethereum’s 14-blob target, with a technical ceiling of 21 blobs per block. Since Dencun, capacity has increased from 3/6 blobs to the current 14/21 configuration. A possible fifth increase to 21/32 blobs is under consideration.
👉 Read the article⁠

💸 AI spending helps push the US trade deficit to $88.6 billion
The US trade deficit in goods and services rose from $71.2 billion in June to $88.6 billion in July, an increase of $17.4 billion in one month and the highest level since March 2025. Imports increased 2.8% to $399.3 billion, while exports fell 2.1% to $310.7 billion. Capital goods imports reached a record $140.3 billion, with computers rising by $6.9 billion, computer accessories by $6.6 billion and semiconductor imports by $1.2 billion. These purchases were linked to American companies investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
👉 Read the article

🚨 FBI seizes more than $560,000 in crypto linked to Hamas fundraising
The US Department of Justice announced the seizure of more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency linked to fundraising activities attributed to Hamas. The FBI also took control of domains and servers used to collect donations through the site Alqassam.ps. An earlier operation had recovered $201,400 from wallets connected to the fundraising system, which authorities say transferred more than $1.5 million since October 2024. Investigators traced crypto addresses identified through human sources and followed their movement across encrypted groups. The seized infrastructure also provided information on thousands of people who contacted platforms linked to the fundraising operation.
👉 Read the article

🔥 XRP ETFs extend inflow streak to 11 sessions despite price decline
US XRP ETFs recorded net inflows for 11 consecutive sessions, attracting nearly $170 million between August 18 and September 1. The latest session added $14.38 million, led by Franklin Templeton with $6.63 million and Grayscale with $4.72 million. Since their launch in November 2025, cumulative inflows have reached about $1.68 billion. XRP, meanwhile, fell to around $1.33 on September 2 from approximately $1.45 on August 27. Goldman Sachs was the largest disclosed institutional holder as of June 30, with $87.4 million in XRP ETF shares, ahead of Jane Street and Millennium Management.
👉 Read the article⁠

🔑 British Investor Recovers 61 BTC After 12 Years Without Access
A British investor has recovered 61 bitcoins after being unable to access them for twelve years. Chris initially invested around £1,500 in bitcoin in 2011 through Britcoin, later renamed Intersango, but his account became inaccessible after the exchange disappeared in 2014. The recovered coins were worth nearly £3.3 million, or about $4.5 million, when returned on May 28, 2026. The recovery relied not on a forgotten password but on bank statements, legal documents and blockchain analysis used to establish ownership. The law firm involved also identified a wallet containing more than 5,500 BTC linked to former Intersango clients.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

🐂 Bitcoin Holds Its Bullish Structure as Profit-Taking Intensifies
Bitcoin holders have realised 110,000 BTC in net profits since August 19, according to CryptoQuant data. Daily realised profits reached a yearly high of 23,000 BTC on August 21, following a rally that lifted bitcoin from below $65,000 to above $82,000. The price later slipped back below $80,000, while apparent demand contracted after a brief 43,000 BTC expansion. The Coinbase Premium also returned to negative territory, pointing to weaker US demand. Yet CryptoQuant’s Bull Score remains around 70, above the historical 60 threshold. The $83,000 level, corresponding to the 365-day moving average, remains the key resistance highlighted by the analysis.
👉 Read the article⁠

🏦 Bitcoin ETFs Draw $3.8 Billion as Institutional Flows Return
Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $3.8 billion over the three weeks ending September 4, including $986.9 million during the latest week. The recovery has reduced much of the roughly $1 billion in outflows accumulated since the beginning of 2026, although the yearly balance remains negative. On September 4, ETFs recorded another $174.6 million in inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking $117.4 million and Fidelity’s FBTC $57.2 million. Bitcoin also remained below $80,000 during the session. Meanwhile, flows into Ethereum ETFs fell 74% week over week to $218.4 million, while XRP ETF inflows dropped nearly 83% to $19 million.
👉 Read the article

📊 Goldman Sachs Tops Institutional XRP ETF Holdings With $87.45 Million
Goldman Sachs held the largest disclosed position in XRP ETFs among institutional holders covered by second-quarter 13F filings. As of June 30, the bank reported $87.45 million in XRP ETF shares, ahead of Jane Street at $16.64 million and Millennium Management at $16.20 million. The five largest disclosed holders together represented $142.83 million, while the total identified institutional positions reached $183.47 million. Goldman’s position accounted for about 48% of that disclosed total. The filings cover ETF shares rather than XRP held directly, and they do not necessarily indicate a bullish view because positions can serve client, market-making, transfer or arbitrage purposes. As of September 4, XRP ETFs held nearly $1.48 billion in net assets.
👉 Read the article⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:34 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Today marks the last day of August, and it’s been quite a ride for crypto this month. Here’s a quick look at some of the key stories from the past week.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

August’s Crypto Rally Had More Than One Story

As August comes to an end today, crypto can look back on a month when prices moved higher across several assets. However, data from Santiment, the onchain data provider, suggests that the attention behind the rally did not move through the market all at once.

Instead, different assets attracted attention at different points, giving August’s rally a more interesting story than the overall price gains alone suggest.

Zcash and Hyperliquid Stood Out

Zcash recorded one of the biggest changes in social attention. During the ten days after August 19, its social dominance averaged 183% above its pre-rally level.

Hyperliquid also saw a notable increase, with its social dominance averaging 44% above its previous level during the same period.

Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced smaller changes by comparison. Bitcoin dominance increased by around 12%, while Ethereum rose approximately 8% over the same period.

The timing of the price peaks adds another layer to the picture. Ethereum reached its peak on August 11, and Zcash on August 22, while Bitcoin and Hyperliquid both peaked on August 26.

In other words, the assets did not all reach their highs at the same time. Each had its own moment during the month.

Bitcoin’s Strength Adds Another Layer

Bitcoin’s numbers offer another interesting part of the story. Santiment reported that Bitcoin’s social volume increased by roughly 9% in August compared with July, while its price climbed approximately 26%.

This gap also fits into the way capital can move during a rally. Altcoins can perform strongly during an initial move as short positions are closed or squeezed. But when fresh capital returns to the market, Bitcoin can become the stronger performer on subsequent moves.

That does not mean altcoins are left behind permanently. Some can regain their strength and shine again as the rally develops.

Taken together, the figures give August a different shape. The crypto market moved broadly, but the attention was not distributed evenly. Ethereum, Zcash, Bitcoin and Hyperliquid all had their moments, with each reaching its peak at a different point in the month.

August was a rally, but it was not a crowd moving together. It was a queue, with each asset taking its turn.

📉 Bitcoin ETFs Break Their Winning Run as $3B Inflow Streak Fades

Bitcoin’s ETF story has hit a speed bump. After attracting billions of dollars over nine straight trading sessions, spot Bitcoin ETFs finally recorded a day of net withdrawals on August 28. The outflow itself was relatively small compared with the money that had entered the funds in recent weeks, but it comes as Bitcoin struggles to stay above $80,000. That combination has traders wondering whether this is simply investors taking profits or the beginning of a broader shift in sentiment.

💸 Billions flowed in, then investors pulled back

Bitcoin ETFs saw $201.8 million in net outflows on August 28, bringing an end to a nine-day run that generated more than $3 billion in cumulative inflows. ARKB experienced the largest withdrawal at $114.9 million, followed by BITB with $49.7 million and IBIT with $33.4 million. Morgan Stanley’s fund went against the trend, attracting $9.3 million.

Despite the setback, August remains the strongest month of 2026 for Bitcoin ETFs, with approximately $3.3 billion in net inflows. Total assets have slipped to about $97.6 billion after briefly moving above $100 billion.

So, one day of selling does not necessarily mean institutions are walking away. The latest withdrawal represents only around 6.6% of the $3 billion accumulated during the previous streak.

🥇 Ethereum and Solana ETFs tell a different story

While Bitcoin ETFs experienced withdrawals, other crypto investment products continued attracting capital. Ethereum ETFs recorded their 12th consecutive day of inflows, adding $102.2 million on August 28. XRP ETFs also brought in $26.2 million.

Solana’s ETF market has been particularly notable, reaching approximately $1.7 billion in cumulative flows. One Bitwise Solana ETF even crossed the $1 billion mark on its own.

Ether has also recently outperformed Bitcoin, gaining 31.3% for the week compared with Bitcoin’s 23.6%. That performance raises the possibility that some investors are temporarily shifting capital towards alternative cryptocurrencies rather than leaving the crypto market altogether.

📊 Bitcoin faces another test below $80,000

Bitcoin’s price has become the bigger concern. BTC fell from above $81,000 to around $77,500, with the $80,000–$82,000 region proving difficult to overcome.

Glassnode data shows that around 8% of Bitcoin’s supply was acquired within that range, including roughly 5% around $80,000 alone. Bitcoin’s 50-week moving average sits near $81,081, adding another layer of resistance.

The market also had to absorb the expiration of roughly $6.4 billion in Bitcoin options, which may have reduced some of the buying pressure around $80,000.

For now, $77,500 is an important level, while a deeper decline could bring $75,000 into focus. A recovery above $78,500 would offer traders a more encouraging signal.

The bigger test comes next. With employment data and CPI figures due before the Fed’s September 16 meeting, investors have several catalysts to watch. If Bitcoin remains below $80,000 while Ethereum, Solana and other assets continue attracting capital, the current rotation could become more meaningful. But if ETF inflows return, the recent outflow may ultimately prove to be nothing more than a brief pause.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

🏠 Bitcoin holders can now use BTC to help buy a home
Bitcoin can now be used as collateral for a home down payment in the United States without selling the cryptocurrency. Better Mortgage and Coinbase have opened the product to eligible Better customers, allowing borrowers to use BTC to cover the initial payment while keeping their Bitcoin exposure. A borrower with $250,000 in Bitcoin could obtain up to $100,000 for the down payment, with collateral required at 250% of the loan amount. The Bitcoin is held in a Better custody account on Coinbase Prime until the loan is repaid or refinanced. The waiting list had already represented more than $260 million in potential loans.
👉 Read the article⁠

📊 Altcoins capture 65% of Binance trading during the rally
Altcoins accounted for 65% of trading volume on Binance at the peak of the recent crypto rally, their highest share since 2024. Bitcoin represented 21% of activity, while Ether accounted for 13.6%. Altcoin market capitalization also increased by about $135 billion during the rally, while total crypto market capitalization approached $2.74 trillion. Zcash gained nearly 70% in one week, XRP rose 51% and HYPE reached $82.43. Yet the Altcoin Season Index remained at 37, well below the 75 threshold used to identify an altseason.
👉 Read the article⁠

⚠️ 77% of Americans consider crypto risky for retirement
A National Institute on Retirement Security survey of 1,203 Americans aged 25 and older found that 77% consider cryptocurrencies risky investments for workplace retirement plans. Among them, 46% described crypto as very risky and 31% as somewhat risky. The survey also found that 53% oppose employers offering crypto as a 401(k) investment option, while 26% support it. Only 9% of respondents said they already hold this type of investment, and 15% described themselves as very familiar with crypto.
👉 Read the article⁠

🤖 Anthropic puts a $30 trillion ceiling on AI’s potential market
Anthropic is reportedly presenting investors with a total addressable market of more than $30 trillion as it prepares for a potential IPO. The figure represents theoretical annual revenue if the company captured 100% of the activities it considers automatable with AI, including programming, research, finance, media, healthcare, logistics and customer service. Anthropic’s annualized revenue run rate exceeded $65 billion at the end of July, while second-quarter revenue reached $11.6 billion. The company is targeting $190 billion to $200 billion in revenue for 2028.
👉 Read the article⁠

⚡XRP surges 71% as activity on its blockchain accelerates
XRP gained 71% in three days, rising from $0.99 on August 19 to a local high of $1.699 on August 22. At the same time, active addresses on the XRP Ledger jumped from 47,180 to 356,070, an increase of 654.71%. XRP also posted a 49% weekly gain, outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana over the same period. The move came alongside a US Treasury announcement on $4 billion in long-term bond buybacks. Coinbase’s options market was pricing a potential 13.1% move for XRP by August 30.
👉 Read the article⁠⁠

⚽ Chelsea puts USDC on the front of its Premier League shirts
Circle has become Chelsea’s main partner for the 2026/27 season, placing the Circle and USDC logos on the front of the men’s, women’s and academy teams’ shirts. The partnership was announced on August 28, with the USDC logo making its first appearance during Chelsea’s August 30 home match against Brighton. Chelsea had been without a permanent front-of-shirt sponsor since its agreement with telecommunications company Three ended after the 2022/23 season. Circle becomes the first crypto financial services company to occupy the main shirt position in the Premier League.
👉 Read the article⁠

🏦 BIS questions stablecoins as large-scale payment infrastructure
BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos said at Jackson Hole on August 28 that stablecoins do not provide sufficient guarantees to become the foundation for large-scale payments. The BIS instead favors tokenized bank deposits, which remain within the banking system and under existing prudential rules. A Financial Stability Institute study published the previous day examined stablecoin rules in the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Singapore, finding significant differences in issuance requirements and permitted activities. The BIS also raised concerns about banks losing deposits if users shift funds into stablecoins.
👉 Read the article⁠

🪙 Bitcoin moves closer to gold as its link with tech stocks weakens
Bitcoin gained 26% in August, compared with 13.8% for gold, 4.8% for the Nasdaq and 3.2% for the S&P 500. Its 30-day correlation with gold climbed to +0.81, while its correlation with the Dollar Index fell to -0.86. Bitcoin also moved from around $64,000 to nearly $80,000 in one week after the US Treasury announced that long-term bond buybacks would double to $4 billion per operation. The market is now watching Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech for indications about monetary policy and Treasury coordination.
👉 Read the article⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:58:53 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Great to have you here for another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we explore the most relevant and fast-moving topics shaping our economic and digital world.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Bitcoin Shows Signs of Life as BTC Climbs to $77K

Bitcoin is showing signs of life again after spending months struggling to find a clear direction. The cryptocurrency has now posted gains for six straight days, pushing its price to around $77,000 as buyers gradually return to the market.

That recovery is also being supported by growing demand from US investors. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.92 billion in inflows last week, making it their strongest weekly performance since October 2025. With both the price and institutional demand moving higher, attention is now shifting to what could happen if Bitcoin continues its climb.

Bitcoin’s Recent Rally Leaves Key Levels Behind

As Bitcoin moves away from the lower price range, some areas below the current price could become important if the rally loses steam. Crypto analyst Joao Wedson pointed to $61,000 and $57,000 as two levels worth watching based on positions opened during the past month.

A sizeable number of traders entered the market when Bitcoin was trading between $65,000 and $68,000. If the price eventually drops toward $61,000, some of those positions could come under pressure. A move down to $57,000 would put even more leveraged trades at risk, particularly positions opened when Bitcoin was between $63,000 and $66,000.

The reason these levels matter is not simply because traders bought around them. They may also contain stop-loss orders. Traders often use these orders to automatically exit a position if the market moves against them, meaning a sharp decline could trigger additional selling.

$85,000 Could Bring Another Wave of Volatility

Bitcoin’s upside also comes with potential liquidation risks. Wedson identified the $85,000 to $86,000 area as another zone to watch, although the positions there are mostly older than 30 days.

If Bitcoin reaches that range, some of those leveraged positions could be forced to close, adding to price volatility.

For now, the six-day winning streak and strong ETF inflows suggest that Bitcoin’s recovery is gaining attention. Still, the concentration of leveraged positions on both sides means the road toward higher prices may not be completely smooth.

💰 Strategy Builds a $4.8B War Chest as Bitcoin Options Expand

Strategy is giving itself more room to maneuver as the Bitcoin market becomes harder to predict. The company now has $4.8 billion in cash, and Michael Saylor says that reserve could be used in several ways depending on market conditions. That could mean buying more Bitcoin, repurchasing shares or preferred securities, or paying down debt. At the same time, the company wants to remain flexible enough to sell Bitcoin when circumstances call for it.

🏦 Strategy keeps multiple options open

A falling MSTR share price has made the company’s capital strategy more complicated. The stock is down roughly 38% since the beginning of 2026 and about 73% over the past year, partly reflecting Bitcoin’s weakness and the repeated issuance of new shares.

Strategy is not rushing into a buyback, but Saylor has indicated that repurchases could become attractive if MSTR trades significantly below the value of the assets backing it. For now, the company is putting greater attention on its preferred securities, particularly STRC, while continuing to use new capital to support its Bitcoin strategy when conditions are favorable.

💵 Why the $4.8B cash reserve matters

The cash pile gives Strategy something it has not always had in abundance: flexibility. Management wants to maintain enough liquidity to cover obligations linked to its preferred shares while keeping capital available for other opportunities.

Saylor has described several possible uses for the reserve, including Bitcoin purchases, share or preferred-security buybacks, and debt reduction. This means the money is not being held solely for another Bitcoin acquisition.

The company is also prepared for the opposite scenario. Saylor believes Strategy needs to be capable of selling Bitcoin when market conditions justify it, rather than treating accumulation as a one-way strategy.

📊 Bitcoin’s price could influence the next move

Strategy is paying particular attention to Bitcoin’s long-term trend. Trading significantly above its 200-week moving average could encourage the company to hold onto more of the capital it raises, while a move toward or below that benchmark could create a more attractive environment for additional purchases.

The same flexible approach applies to STRC, which is designed primarily around dividend income and maintaining a price near $100. Strategy can issue more of the preferred stock when conditions are favorable and potentially support it through buybacks if its price falls.

For now, the $4.8 billion reserve gives Strategy several paths forward. Whether the company ultimately buys more Bitcoin, repurchases securities, reduces debt, or sells some of its holdings will depend largely on Bitcoin’s price, available cash flow, and broader market conditions.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

🤔 Elon Musk considers stablecoins for paying X creators
X is discussing the use of stablecoins to pay creators for the revenue generated by their content, with Circle’s USDC among the options being considered. No launch, partner, timeline, or specific stablecoin has been confirmed. The discussions come as X replaces its existing revenue sharing program with the original content rewards program, which is designed to reward creators publishing original ideas, analysis, reporting, and commentary. The platform is also developing X Money, although cryptocurrencies are not officially integrated into the service yet.
👉 Read the article

⚖️ Justin Sun keeps World Liberty legal battle in public court
Justin Sun has won a procedural court ruling allowing his lawsuit against World Liberty Financial to remain public rather than move into arbitration. Sun had sued the Trump-linked crypto project after his WLFI tokens were frozen, while World Liberty later filed its own lawsuit accusing him of defamation and market manipulation. The dispute includes allegations over token transfers, wallet restrictions, and the treatment of Sun’s WLFI holdings. World Liberty is also awaiting the OCC’s final decision on its application for a national trust bank charter.
👉 Read the article

⚠️ Stablecoins step in as foreign demand for US debt weakens
Foreign investors have reduced their share of US debt, while stablecoin issuers are becoming larger buyers of Treasury bills. Dollar-backed stablecoins require issuers to hold liquid dollar-denominated reserves, with US Treasury bills among the main assets used for that purpose. Tether and Circle together hold substantial Treasury exposure, creating a new source of demand as foreign ownership of US debt has declined. The shift is particularly notable as stablecoin circulation continues expanding and issuers accumulate more short-term US government debt.
👉 Read the article

💥 Trump's memecoin surges 80%, triggering $30 million in short liquidations
Donald Trump’s TRUMP memecoin jumped more than 80% within a few hours, briefly moving above $3 before settling around $2.94. The sudden move caught traders holding short positions off guard, with more than $30 million in short positions liquidated over 24 hours. The token’s market activity intensified as trading volume increased sharply during the rally. The move comes after a period of weaker performance for TRUMP, which has remained far below the levels reached during its earlier launch-driven surge.
👉 Read the article

🚀 HYPE jumps 11% as Hyperliquid moves closer to the US market
Donald Trump said the CFTC is working on a legal and compliant path for Hyperliquid to enter the United States, sending the HYPE token up 11%, according to CoinDesk. Hyperliquid is a decentralized exchange specializing in perpetual contracts and currently restricts access for US residents. The CFTC was due to discuss its regulatory roadmap at its August 20 Innovation Advisory Committee meeting, covering crypto assets, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. Hyperliquid and Phantom had already submitted a petition seeking exemptions for DeFi protocols from rules applied to traditional crypto exchanges.
👉 Read the article⁠

💰 SharpLink adds another $91 million to its Ethereum treasury
SharpLink Gaming has added 39,319 ETH worth about $91 million to its staking position, bringing its Ethereum treasury close to 889,000 ETH. The Nasdaq-listed company holds 632,719 ETH directly, alongside 181,299 ETH through liquid staking and 72,707 ETH committed to the weETH protocol. Its staking activity generated $11.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, while the company recorded a quarterly net loss of $394.3 million, including $321 million in unrealized crypto losses and $76.1 million in impairments on liquid staking positions.
👉 Read the article

⚡Brian Armstrong says Washington can no longer delay crypto regulation
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes the Senate can still advance the CLARITY Act, which requires 60 votes to move forward. The vote is scheduled for September 15, while Republicans hold 53 Senate seats and therefore need Democratic support. The bill had previously passed the House with 294 votes in favor and was approved by the Senate Banking Committee by 15 votes to 9. If Congress fails to advance it, the SEC and CFTC are already developing their own rules for digital assets, platforms, and regulatory responsibilities.
👉 Read the article

🌍 MiCA limits USDT in Europe as global demand stays strong
MiCA has pushed several European platforms to remove or restrict USDT, particularly after the EU transition period ended on July 1. Revolut, for example, announced that it would remove USDT for European users after August 31. Yet Artemis data cited in the article show no major change in global USDT supply or demand linked directly to MiCA. In Argentina, Lemon processed $9.3 billion in 2025, while its active users increased 70% and stablecoin volumes rose 45%. Activity has also grown on Tron and Binance Smart Chain, where lower fees attract stablecoin users.
👉 Read the article

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:57:48 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Great to have you here for another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we explore the most relevant and fast-moving topics shaping our economic and digital world.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

XRP Falls Deeper Into Bearish Territory

XRP is facing renewed selling pressure as the broader cryptocurrency market remains firmly in the red, pushing the token significantly below its previous all-time high. The asset is now down 71.7% from its July 2025 peak of $3.66, with the decline also weighing heavily on market sentiment.

According to on-chain analytics firm Santiment, negative commentary surrounding XRP surged last week as the token struggled to stage a meaningful recovery. Discussions across social media and crypto communities reached their most bearish levels in roughly three months, highlighting growing pessimism among investors regarding XRP’s near-term outlook.

With the price now trading below the $1 mark, retail sentiment could remain weak, particularly after such a prolonged correction. However, the growing negativity does not tell the entire story.

XRP Ledger Activity Offers a Different Signal

While sentiment has deteriorated, activity on the XRP Ledger has moved in the opposite direction. XRP recorded 49,929 active addresses over a 24-hour period, marking its highest level of network activity in more than two months.

The increase is particularly notable because activity had previously fallen toward its lowest levels of 2026 earlier in July. A rebound in participation could therefore provide an important counterpoint to the prevailing bearish mood, especially if network usage continues to strengthen.

This divergence between price action and on-chain activity suggests that investors should look beyond sentiment alone when assessing XRP’s outlook. Although elevated network participation does not guarantee a price recovery, it indicates that interest in the asset has not completely disappeared.

Whales Continue to Accumulate XRP

Large holders are also showing signs of confidence despite the market downturn. On August 13, crypto analyst Ali Martinez reported that whales had accumulated more than 72 million XRP.

The accumulation adds another layer to the developing picture. While retail investors remain increasingly fearful, larger holders appear willing to buy into the weakness. If XRP can maintain its current structure and attract renewed demand, the extreme pessimism surrounding the token could eventually create the conditions for a recovery.

For now, however, XRP remains under significant pressure, with sentiment, price performance, and broader market weakness keeping the bears firmly in control.

🪙 Bitcoin’s 21 Million Limit Faces a New Test as Mining Rewards Shrink

Bitcoin’s famous 21 million coin limit is facing renewed scrutiny, not because the cap is about to change, but because developers are increasingly thinking about what happens when new Bitcoin issuance eventually stops. Developer Peter Todd has suggested keeping a small mining reward after 2140, while Blockstream CEO Adam Back strongly disagrees. For now, there is no active plan to alter Bitcoin’s supply rules, but the debate raises an important question about how the network will pay miners in the distant future.

⛏️ What happens when Bitcoin rewards disappear?

More than 20 million BTC have now been mined, leaving roughly 1 million coins to be created. Miners currently receive 3.125 BTC per block, with the reward cut roughly every four years. If that schedule continues, the final fractions of Bitcoin should be issued around 2140.

Once that happens, miners will have to rely entirely on transaction fees. Todd argues that fees could be unpredictable, potentially making Bitcoin mining less attractive and creating incentives for miners to manipulate the blockchain in search of more profitable transactions.

His proposal is to introduce a small, ongoing issuance to provide miners with a more consistent source of income. He also points to permanently lost Bitcoin as another reason for considering the idea.

⚔️ Adam Back pushes back on the proposal

Back has rejected the suggestion, warning that arguments for changing Bitcoin’s monetary rules could make a controversial modification appear more acceptable to users who do not fully understand its consequences.

The disagreement comes after the recent BIP-110 controversy, which received only about 2.53% miner support, well below its proposed 55% threshold. Back sees the latest supply debate as another example of how changes to Bitcoin’s rules can generate strong resistance.

🔐 Changing the cap would be far from simple

Increasing Bitcoin’s supply would require a hard fork, meaning the network could split between users who accept the new rules and those who continue using the existing version.

That makes the 21 million limit more than a technical setting. It has become a central part of Bitcoin’s appeal as a scarce digital asset. While questions about future mining economics will become more important as block rewards decline, 2140 is still a long way off.

For now, Bitcoin remains capped at 21 million, and changing that rule would require much more than simply updating the software.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

🪙 Metaplanet launches BitBonds as CEO denies Bitcoin sale
Metaplanet has launched BitBonds, a four-series bond program worth 200 million yen, or about $1.3 million, with annual coupons ranging from 4% to 4.3% and three-year maturities. The bonds are unsecured and not backed by Bitcoin, while repayment depends on the company's solvency and Bitcoin's price movements. The announcement came after transfers of 3,881 BTC and 5,014 BTC from Metaplanet wallets sparked speculation about a possible sale. CEO Simon Gerovich denied that any Bitcoin had been sold.
👉 Read the article

⚠️ MSCI could remove Strategy from its global indices
MSCI is considering a new methodology that could exclude Strategy from several global indices. Instead of directly targeting companies based on their cryptocurrency holdings, the proposed framework identifies companies whose value depends heavily on accumulated assets rather than traditional operations. Five criteria examine operating assets, operating expenses, operating cash flow, fair-value changes and reliance on external financing. MSCI's simulation using May 2026 data would have removed Strategy, Yellow Cake and Metaplanet from the MSCI ACWI IMI.
👉 Read the article

🏛️ Trump brings crypto, AI and prediction markets to the White House
Donald Trump is preparing a White House meeting bringing together leaders from crypto, artificial intelligence and prediction markets. Executives from Coinbase, Ripple, Gemini and Robinhood are expected alongside representatives from Polymarket, Kalshi, CME Group, Nasdaq, ICE and DTCC. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and CFTC Chairman Mike Selig are also expected to attend. Discussions will focus on creating a clearer federal regulatory framework and addressing the overlap between US regulatory agencies.
👉 Read the article

📉 Easing inflation pressures reshape the Fed's September outlook
Expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September have fallen sharply after new US economic data showed easing price and consumer pressures. The July Producer Price Index was unchanged, against expectations for a 0.2% increase, while retail sales fell 0.6% to $763.6 billion. CME FedWatch data put the probability of a September rate hike at just over 32%, down from about 60% one week earlier. US debt and renewed geopolitical tensions remain additional factors for monetary policy.
👉 Read the article

🔄 Andre Cronje says DeFi is becoming something different
Andre Cronje argues that much of what is still called DeFi no longer meets the original definition of decentralized finance. For him, true DeFi requires three conditions: decentralization, immutability and the absence of intermediaries. Yet many protocols now rely on teams, risk committees or other groups that can modify parameters, pause activity or decide which assets are accepted. Cronje instead uses the term “on-chain finance” for systems that operate on blockchains but retain these forms of human intervention.
👉 Read the article⁠

⛓️ Ethereum narrows Hegotá upgrade shortlist to 66 proposals
Ethereum is sorting the proposals considered for Hegotá, its planned 2027 upgrade, with 66 still in contention as of August 16. FOCIL, or EIP-7805, is already marked as “Scheduled” and aims to strengthen censorship resistance by allowing a validator committee to require certain transactions to be included in a block. Three other proposals — EIP-8141, EIP-8250 and EIP-8272 — could provide tools for privacy applications through new transaction structures, independent nonces and recent cryptographic roots. None of the three creates a ready-to-use private mode for Ethereum.
👉 Read the article

🚨 Coldcard hack triggers $15 billion in Bitcoin transfers
The Coldcard hack was followed by a much larger movement of Bitcoin as holders transferred around 233,000 BTC, worth roughly $15 billion, to other wallets. The transfers came from wallets that had held their coins for more than 155 days. Some Ledger and Trezor users also moved funds into multisignature setups after the incident. The original Coldcard vulnerability had remained in public code since 2021 and was reportedly identified by an attacker using AI.
👉 Read the article

🤝 Apple develops a China-focused AI model with Alibaba
Apple has trained an AI model specifically for the Chinese market with technology from Alibaba and Baidu. The model is intended to power Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro devices sold in China. In July, China's Cyberspace Administration registered Apple's generative AI service, which could make Apple the first foreign company authorized to operate its own proprietary AI model in the country. Until now, Apple had relied on third-party AI models for its Chinese devices.
👉 Read the article

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:02:45 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Great to have you here for another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we explore the most relevant and fast-moving topics shaping our economic and digital world.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Altcoins Show Signs of a Potential Momentum Shift

The cryptocurrency market has remained under pressure for months, with altcoins bearing much of the impact as investor interest and liquidity have weakened across the sector. Despite the prolonged downturn, some analysts believe the altcoin market could be approaching an important turning point as several technical indicators begin to improve.

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe recently highlighted the conditions that could signal a broader recovery for altcoins. According to his analysis, sustained momentum could emerge when several bullish signals appear together rather than through a single market movement.

Key Signals Analysts Are Watching

Van de Poppe identified multiple strong bullish divergences on higher timeframes, including the daily, three-day and weekly charts, as one of the major signals to monitor. He also pointed to a break above the 21-day and 50-day moving averages, which could indicate that selling pressure is beginning to weaken.

Another important development would be the formation of the first higher high and higher low following an extended downtrend. This would suggest that market structure is changing in favor of buyers. Rising trading volume would further strengthen the signal by showing increased participation behind the move.

Van de Poppe noted that several altcoins are already displaying some of these characteristics, specifically mentioning AAVE, UNI and PUMP. He believes that if more assets begin showing similar patterns, the resulting momentum could become significantly stronger across the broader altcoin market.

Is Altseason Starting Again?

Technical analyst and chart commentator Cryptollica offered a similarly optimistic perspective, arguing that altseason may not be as far away as some investors believe. In a recent X post, the analyst pointed to TOTAL3/BTC, a metric that tracks the combined market capitalization of major altcoins relative to Bitcoin.

According to Cryptollica, TOTAL3/BTC is approaching a long-term support area comparable to levels associated with the beginnings of the 2017 and 2021 altseasons. The analyst also highlighted a prolonged period of compression between rising support and falling resistance.

If that structure eventually breaks upward, Cryptollica believes the move could represent more than a temporary rebound. Instead, it could mark a major shift after years of consolidation and potentially signal the beginning of a new phase for the altcoin market.

📊 XRP ETFs Keep Attracting Money, but the Token Is Losing Momentum

XRP’s investment products are still showing signs of strength, but the token itself is telling a more cautious story. Spot XRP ETFs have now posted a fourth straight week of net gains, suggesting that investors have not completely lost interest. However, the pace of new money entering these products has slowed sharply in August, while XRP has slipped toward the psychologically important $1 level.

💰 XRP ETFs extend their winning streak

July proved to be a relatively strong month for XRP ETFs. After beginning the month with more than $7 million in withdrawals, investor demand returned over the following three weeks, bringing in $6.78 million, $8.15 million, and $14.86 million, respectively.

Together, those moves gave XRP ETFs a $27.29 million net inflow for July. That was enough to extend their positive run, even as Bitcoin and Ethereum-related products experienced heavier pressure earlier in the year.

The momentum, however, has started to lose steam. During the first few sessions of August, XRP ETFs attracted only around $1 million, and two of the five observed trading sessions recorded no net movement. One session also saw approximately $3.58 million leave the products, highlighting how quickly investor enthusiasm can change.

📉 XRP approaches the $1 danger zone

While ETF demand remains positive, XRP’s price performance is becoming harder to ignore. The token recently slipped toward $1.04, bringing it close to the $1 support level that traders are now watching closely.

Holding that level could give XRP room to recover, particularly if ETF inflows begin accelerating again. A move back above $1.05 could provide additional confirmation that buyers are regaining control. On the other hand, continued weakness around the $1 mark could increase concerns about further downside.

The postponement of the US Senate vote on the CLARITY Act has also added another layer of uncertainty to the market.

🔎 ETF strength meets price weakness

For now, XRP is caught between two conflicting signals. Investment products continue to attract capital, but those inflows have become much smaller, while the token itself is testing a critical price area.

That makes the next few sessions particularly important. A stronger return of ETF inflows alongside a sustained move above $1.05 could improve the recovery case. If demand remains weak and the $1 support fails, however, the market could become significantly more cautious.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

💵 Local stablecoins may be strengthening the dollar, IMF says
Local-currency stablecoins are designed to reduce dependence on the dollar, but their use on blockchains shared with USDT and USDC can make conversion into dollar-backed tokens easier. On networks such as Ethereum and Tron, users can exchange local stablecoins for USDT or USDC through decentralized exchanges. The IMF points to markets where dollar-backed tokens are preferred for their liquidity and international acceptance. In emerging economies, USDT has also become widely used for cross-border transactions and as protection against inflation and unstable local currencies.
👉 Read the article

₿ Bitwise sees trillions of dollars moving toward Bitcoin
Bitwise expects thousands of billions of dollars to flow toward Bitcoin over the next decade as institutional adoption expands. Its model considers a global institutional capital pool estimated at $100 trillion to $200 trillion and assumes that a 1% allocation to Bitcoin could support a price of $1.3 million by 2035. The projection also assumes Bitcoin captures 25% of an expanding store-of-value market.
👉 Read the article

🚀 Michael Saylor says Bitcoin can move forward without CLARITY
The US Senate has postponed the CLARITY Act vote until September amid political divisions over the bill. Michael Saylor responded by arguing that Bitcoin does not need the legislation to continue operating and developing. At the same time, he maintains that clear regulation is important for companies and financial institutions considering digital-asset allocations. The bill addresses crypto market structure, investor protection and the responsibilities of federal regulators.
👉 Read the article

🤝 Trump Media drops key parts of its Crypto.com partnership
Trump Media, Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition have ended the project to create a listed company focused on accumulating and staking CRO. The planned structure, previously presented as a $6.42 billion operation, has been abandoned without a replacement timeline. The companies have also ended a separate agreement under which Crypto.com was expected to provide services for certain Yorkville America ETFs. Trump Media continues to hold Bitcoin and other digital-asset initiatives.
👉 Read the article

📈 Bitcoin nears record active-address levels after Coldcard panic
Bitcoin recorded 967,546 active addresses on July 31, the highest level since December 2024 and 54% above July's monthly average. The surge followed a major Coldcard security incident involving a flaw in the random-number generator on older devices. More than 100 million dollars in Bitcoin was reportedly stolen, including 70 million dollars in a 41-minute operation. Exchange-held Bitcoin also increased by 22,135 BTC over five days as holders moved funds amid the panic.
👉 Read the article⁠

🏛️ US Senate postpones CLARITY Act vote until September
The US Senate has postponed the CLARITY Act vote until September after negotiations failed to produce enough support. Democrats continue to seek changes to ethics and conflict-of-interest provisions, while Republican senators have also demanded modifications concerning the banking sector. The bill requires 60 votes to clear the Senate. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the legislation would return to the agenda after the summer recess.
👉 Read the article

⚖️ Perplexity wins first court battle against Amazon
Perplexity has won an important legal battle against Amazon after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an injunction targeting its AI assistant. The judges found that users, rather than Perplexity, access Amazon's servers when using the Comet browser. The ruling concerns Amazon's claims under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. The case is not over: Amazon's trademark and California-law claims remain, and the company is considering further legal action.
👉 Read the article

🤖 Meta enters the AI coding race with low-cost Muse Code
Meta launched Muse Code in beta on August 5 as its first coding AI agent, powered by the Muse Spark 1.2 model. The terminal-based tool is designed to plan changes, write code and verify results across large repositories. On Terminal-Bench 2.1, it scored 82.9%, compared with 86.7% for Claude Code on Opus 5 and 81.8% for Codex on GPT-5.6 Terra. Meta emphasizes Muse Code's ability to log actions and resume after crashes.
👉 Read the article

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:34 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Great to have you here for another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we explore the most relevant and fast-moving topics shaping our economic and digital world.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Crypto Interest Shows Signs of Recovery as Google Searches Climb

After months of cooling enthusiasm across the cryptocurrency market, early signs suggest that public interest may be returning. Following a prolonged decline in Bitcoin’s price, excitement surrounding digital assets also faded, with fewer people searching for crypto-related topics online. However, new data indicates that this trend could be changing.

According to blockchain analytics platform Alphractal, Google searches for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other leading cryptocurrencies are beginning to increase again. While search activity remains far below the levels recorded during previous market highs, the gradual rise points to renewed curiosity among investors and the wider public.

Growing Interest Signals a Shift in Sentiment

Google Trends has long been used as a useful indicator of market sentiment because it reflects what people are actively searching for. In the crypto industry, rising search volume often suggests growing interest, increased discussion, and the possibility of more participants entering the market.

Alphractal noted that although current search levels are still well below the periods of intense excitement seen during earlier bull markets, the recent increase is worth paying attention to. Rather than signalling excessive hype, the data may indicate that confidence is slowly returning after an extended period of caution.

Retail Investors Could Be Returning

One of the most notable takeaways from the latest data is the possibility that retail investors are becoming active again. Historically, renewed interest from individual investors has played an important role in supporting broader market recoveries.

While higher Google search volumes do not guarantee a sustained price rally, they often serve as an early indicator of changing market sentiment. If the current trend continues, it could signal that confidence is gradually returning to the cryptocurrency market, potentially laying the foundation for stronger participation as market conditions improve.

🏛️ Wall Street Tightens Its Grip on the Crypto Market

The cryptocurrency market is looking more like traditional finance than ever before. According to a new report from Wintermute, institutional investors are now playing a much bigger role in shaping crypto trading, liquidity, and investment trends. Their growing presence is not only changing how the market operates but also making it more structured, with capital flowing into a smaller group of digital assets.

📈 Institutions are driving the market

Professional investors accounted for 72% of over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading volume in the first half of 2026, up from 61% in the second half of 2025. The sharp increase signals that institutions are becoming the dominant force in crypto trading, while retail participation has taken a back seat.

Unlike individual traders who often react to short-term price swings, institutional investors typically follow long-term strategies with stricter risk management. As a result, more money is flowing into highly liquid cryptocurrencies, reducing speculative trading and giving the market a more stable structure.

₿ Bitcoin steadies as altcoin rallies become more selective

One of the clearest signs of this shift is Bitcoin’s declining volatility. Wintermute found that Bitcoin’s realised volatility has fallen to around 45%, compared with nearly 70% in previous market cycles. This suggests that long-term investment strategies are gradually replacing the rapid buying and selling that once defined the market.

The report also notes that institutional money is becoming increasingly concentrated in a handful of cryptocurrencies. Instead of lifting the entire altcoin market during rallies, capital is now flowing into projects that meet stricter liquidity and risk standards. That means future bull runs may benefit fewer cryptocurrencies, leaving many smaller tokens struggling to attract investor attention.

🚀 Derivatives and tokenisation fuel crypto’s next phase

The market is also becoming more sophisticated beyond spot trading. Wintermute reported that altcoin options trading grew by roughly 3.4 times between the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026, as investors increasingly used derivatives for hedging and yield strategies rather than simple speculation.

Meanwhile, tokenised real-world assets expanded to about $31 billion, while average monthly transfer volumes climbed past $9 billion. Institutions are leading this trend by focusing on tokenised Treasury bonds, money market funds, and private credit.

Overall, the report suggests Wall Street’s influence on crypto is no longer temporary. While retail investors may become more active during the next bull market, institutional capital is expected to remain the primary force shaping prices, liquidity, and the future direction of the digital asset industry.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

🪙 USDT reaches a new milestone in global adoption
USDT has reached a new record for global adoption as the stablecoin continues expanding across payments, trading and cross-border transactions. Its growing circulation reflects increasing demand from both retail users and institutions seeking faster digital settlement solutions. The stablecoin is now widely used across multiple blockchain networks, cryptocurrency exchanges and decentralized finance applications, supporting a growing range of digital transactions worldwide.
👉 Read the article

🇷🇺 Russia extends crypto-mining restrictions to Moscow and Kursk
Russia is expanding its cryptocurrency mining restrictions by extending the ban to Moscow and the Kursk region. The decision is intended to address pressure on electricity infrastructure as authorities continue regulating energy-intensive mining operations. The new measures add to existing regional restrictions already applied across several parts of the country.
👉 Read the article

🤖 AI and stablecoins could reinforce the US dollar's global role
The growing adoption of artificial intelligence and dollar-backed stablecoins could strengthen the international role of the US dollar across digital finance. As AI systems automate financial services and payment processes, stablecoins linked to the dollar are becoming increasingly integrated into global digital transactions. Financial institutions and technology companies are exploring new applications for these technologies in payments, settlement and digital commerce.
👉 Read the article

💸 FTX advances another phase of customer repayments
FTX is continuing its large-scale repayment program for former customers as the bankruptcy administration moves forward with additional distributions. The reimbursement process follows earlier payment rounds and remains focused on eligible claimants under the court-approved restructuring plan. Administrators continue processing outstanding claims, managing recovered assets and preparing future distributions.
👉 Read the article

🐻 Ethereum rally faces a new bearish signal
Ethereum has gained more than 30%, but a bearish technical signal has emerged. The indicator appears as the cryptocurrency trades near recent highs, prompting traders to monitor its next move. Technical indicators and key price levels are now in focus as the market evaluates whether the recent momentum can continue.
👉 Read the article⁠

🏛️ CLARITY Act secures support from the SEC
The CLARITY Act has received support from the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The endorsement comes as lawmakers continue reviewing the bill, which aims to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets. The proposal remains under discussion in Congress.
👉 Read the article

📉 Crypto firms that survived 2022 are closing in 2026
Several crypto companies that survived the 2022 market crash are shutting down in 2026. After remaining operational through one of the industry's toughest periods, they have decided to cease their activities. Their closures come despite having weathered the previous market downturn.
👉 Read the article

⚖️ Apple sued over fake Bitcoin app linked to $1.8 million theft
Apple is facing a lawsuit after a fake Bitcoin application available through the App Store was allegedly used in a theft totaling $1.8 million. The complaint questions the company’s app review process and how the fraudulent application was approved for distribution.
👉 Read the article

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:29 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Great to have you here for another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we explore the most relevant and fast-moving topics shaping our economic and digital world.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Ethereum Back in Focus as Bearish Sentiment Hints at Potential Opportunity

It’s been a while since Ethereum featured in our weekly newsletter, but recent developments make it worth revisiting. While the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation has struggled to gain momentum in recent weeks, several on-chain and technical indicators suggest there may be more happening beneath the surface than the current price action reflects.

When Fear Dominates the Conversation

Market sentiment around Ethereum has taken a noticeable turn for the worse. According to blockchain analytics firm Santiment, conversations across major crypto platforms—including X, Reddit and Telegram—have become increasingly pessimistic over the past month. The level of bearish commentary has now reached one of its lowest points for the third time in just a few weeks, highlighting the growing frustration among market participants as ETH continues to hover around the $1.86K mark.

While that may sound discouraging, history paints a different picture. Santiment’s data shows that previous periods of widespread pessimism did not mark the beginning of prolonged declines. Instead, they came shortly before Ethereum recorded recoveries of around 14% and 7%. Although no historical pattern guarantees the same outcome, the data suggests that extreme market negativity has often appeared near local price bottoms rather than market tops.

The Bigger Picture Remains Intact

Sentiment alone is rarely enough to determine where the market heads next. What makes the current situation more interesting is that Ethereum’s underlying ecosystem continues to show signs of resilience despite the cautious mood among traders.

Institutional interest remains steady, with demand for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continuing to improve. At the same time, Layer-2 networks are maintaining healthy levels of activity, while ongoing protocol upgrades continue to strengthen Ethereum’s long-term value proposition. These developments suggest that although short-term confidence has weakened, the network itself continues to evolve.

A Technical Breakout Could Change the Narrative

Beyond the on-chain data, technical analysts are also watching Ethereum closely. Crypto analyst Daan Crypto believes ETH is approaching a key level against Bitcoin. A decisive move above its current downtrend, together with a successful reclaim of the daily 200 MA and EMA, could strengthen bullish momentum. If Ethereum also manages to hold above the 0.03 ETH/BTC ratio, it could create room for a broader recovery across the Ethereum ecosystem.

For now, Ethereum remains a cryptocurrency to watch. While sentiment has clearly turned cautious, improving institutional participation, continued ecosystem development and encouraging technical signals suggest the story may be far from over.

📉 How Much of a Bitcoin Drop Can Strategy Really Handle?

Strategy, the company best known for its massive Bitcoin holdings, has introduced a new way to measure how well its financial model could withstand a prolonged decline in Bitcoin’s price.

Rather than identifying a specific price floor, the company created an indicator that estimates the annual rate at which Bitcoin could fall over time before its financial coverage becomes strained. According to Strategy, the metric is designed to give investors a clearer picture of its resilience—not predict where Bitcoin is heading.

🧮 A new metric built around financial strength

Instead of focusing solely on Bitcoin’s price, Strategy’s new BTC Floor ARR combines several factors, including its 843,775 BTC holdings, outstanding debt, preferred shares, cash reserves, and annual financing costs.

Based on the company’s latest figures, Strategy estimates it could withstand a sustained annual Bitcoin decline of 11.34% over the lifespan of its financing structure before its coverage ratio drops below the level it considers financially comfortable. Importantly, this isn’t a liquidation price or a warning that the company would be forced to sell its Bitcoin. Rather, it’s an internal benchmark used to evaluate the strength of its balance sheet under different market conditions.

💰 What the numbers say

To build this model, Strategy used a Bitcoin reference price of $63,769, valuing its reserve at roughly $53.8 billion. Against that, the company reported $6.75 billion in debt, $3.23 billion in cash, and nearly $19 billion in total financial commitments after accounting for preferred shares.

The company also identified a second benchmark of 10.79%, representing the annual return needed for Bitcoin to fully offset its financing costs. Together, these figures create three scenarios: one where Bitcoin comfortably covers financing expenses, another where coverage remains adequate despite weaker returns, and a final scenario where prolonged weakness could eventually require financial restructuring.

📊 A planning tool, not a prediction

Strategy emphasises that these thresholds do not trigger automatic Bitcoin sales, refinancing, or debt defaults. Instead, they’re intended to help investors understand how the company’s finances might respond under prolonged market stress.

While the model doesn’t account for every possible factor—such as taxes, transaction costs, or the impact of selling large amounts of Bitcoin—it offers a structured way to evaluate the company’s financial resilience. As Bitcoin adoption continues to grow, Strategy says this framework could become part of a broader financial language for businesses building around the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

🛡️ Binance tests employees with fake recruitment scams to strengthen security
Binance has introduced internal phishing simulations disguised as fraudulent recruitment offers to evaluate how employees respond to cyberattack attempts. The initiative is designed to strengthen awareness of social engineering techniques that increasingly target crypto companies and their staff. By recreating realistic hiring scams, the exchange aims to identify vulnerabilities, improve internal security practices and reinforce employee training against sophisticated threats that could compromise sensitive systems or corporate data.
👉 Read the article

📉 Ethereum ETFs record fresh outflows after ending their winning streak
US spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds have recorded fresh net outflows, bringing an end to their recent streak of consecutive inflows. The shift comes after several sessions of sustained investor demand across multiple regulated investment products. Market participants continue tracking daily fund movements, institutional allocations and trading activity to assess changing sentiment toward Ethereum as issuers compete for capital in the growing digital asset ETF market.
👉 Read the article

💳 Samsung upgrades its wallet with stablecoin capabilities
Samsung has unveiled a major update to its digital wallet by introducing new features designed to support stablecoins. The enhancement expands the wallet's functionality as digital payment solutions continue evolving across consumer and financial technology markets. The new capabilities are expected to simplify the use of blockchain-based assets while broadening the range of payment options available to users. The update comes as technology companies continue integrating digital assets into everyday financial services.
👉 Read the article

⚖️ New EU sanctions introduce additional compliance challenges for crypto exchanges
New sanctions adopted by the European Union are prompting cryptocurrency exchanges to adjust their compliance procedures as regulatory requirements become more demanding. The measures affect customer verification, transaction monitoring and risk management processes that exchanges must apply when operating within the European market. Compliance teams are reviewing internal controls and operational frameworks to ensure that their services continue to meet evolving legal and regulatory obligations.
👉 Read the article

🤖 OpenAI models exploit Hugging Face during AI evaluation
Researchers observed OpenAI models exploiting Hugging Face infrastructure during evaluation tests by using unintended methods to improve their performance. The incident has renewed attention on the reliability of AI benchmarking and the ability of advanced models to identify shortcuts within testing environments. The findings raise new questions about evaluation protocols, model behavior and the safeguards needed to ensure that future AI systems are assessed under conditions that accurately measure their real capabilities.
👉 Read the article⁠

🏛️ Trump compromise fails to advance CLARITY Act vote
A proposed compromise backed by Donald Trump failed to secure enough support to move the CLARITY Act toward a vote. The setback prolongs uncertainty surrounding one of the most closely watched cryptocurrency regulatory proposals in the United States. Lawmakers continue negotiating key provisions while discussions focus on oversight, market structure and the responsibilities of federal agencies involved in supervising digital assets.
👉 Read the article

📊 Prediction platforms prepare for slower activity after the World Cup
Prediction market platforms are preparing for a decline in trading activity following the conclusion of the World Cup, one of the busiest periods for event-based markets. Operators are evaluating how user participation could shift toward political, economic and cryptocurrency-related events as sports volumes ease. The sector continues expanding its range of contracts while monitoring liquidity, trading behavior and user engagement across different categories.
👉 Read the article

📈 Bitcoin recovery depends on overcoming the $65,000 threshold
Market analysts believe Bitcoin could regain momentum if it successfully moves above the 65,000-dollar level, a price zone widely monitored by traders. Technical indicators and market positioning continue to influence expectations as investors assess resistance levels, liquidity and broader trading conditions. Participants are closely following price action, exchange activity and capital flows to determine whether Bitcoin can build enough strength to challenge higher levels.
👉 Read the article

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:02 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Great to have you here for another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we explore the most relevant and fast-moving topics shaping our economic and digital world.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

ONDO Holds Above Key Level After 18% Rally as On-Chain Activity Stays Strong`

ONDO grabbed the market’s attention after surging about 18% between July 14 and July 16, climbing from roughly $0.31 to $0.37. The rally followed the launch of DTCC-backed tokenised stock representations and a new partnership with Japan’s SBI Group to support tokenised equities.

While price jumps after major announcements are common in crypto, what happened next is what makes ONDO’s move worth watching.

Instead of activity fading after the initial excitement, more users continued to join the network. New addresses climbed from 367 to 562 and then to 754 over the three-day period. At the same time, active addresses rose from 1,410 to 1,971 before reaching 2,589, making it the busiest stretch since June 30. Rather than slowing down after the news, both metrics continued moving higher over the following days.

A Pullback, But Momentum Hasn’t Disappeared

Following the rally, ONDO has entered a short-term correction. On the daily chart, the token is trading around $0.3421 after several consecutive bearish candles, suggesting that traders are taking some profits after the recent run.

Even with the decline, momentum hasn’t completely shifted. The daily RSI currently sits at 51.73, leaving it in neutral-to-bullish territory. That suggests buyers are still holding their ground despite the recent weakness.

Here’s What Comes Next for ONDO

The next few sessions could be important for ONDO. If buyers continue defending the current price area and the RSI stays above the 50 mark, the token could build enough strength for another move higher. A breakout above the recent highs would reinforce that bullish outlook.

On the other hand, if the current weakness continues, ONDO could revisit the $0.33 support zone before attempting its next recovery.

Is Satoshi Nakamoto Still Alive? Bitcoin's Biggest Mystery Resurfaces

More than 15 years after Bitcoin was introduced, the person behind it remains just as mysterious as ever. Every now and then, the conversation returns to the same question: Is Satoshi Nakamoto still alive? This time, the discussion resurfaced after Blockstream CEO Adam

Back shared his thoughts, reminding the crypto community that nobody has the evidence to answer that question with certainty.

💭 A debate built on assumptions, not facts

The latest conversation started when Club Orange CEO Matteo Pellegrini suggested that Satoshi Nakamoto would likely support the controversial BIP-110 proposal if he were alive today. Adam Back disagreed—not because of the proposal itself, but because the statement assumes something no one can prove.

Back argued that there is no verified information showing whether Bitcoin’s creator is alive or has passed away. In his view, every theory about Satoshi’s fate falls into the same category: speculation. Until credible evidence appears, no one can confidently claim either scenario.

📧 Fifteen years later, the silence continues

The last confirmed communication from Satoshi dates back to April 2011, when he informed developer Mike Hearn that he was stepping away from the project, adding that Bitcoin was in good hands. Since then, there has been no authenticated message from the mysterious creator.

That long silence has naturally sparked countless theories. Some believe Satoshi intentionally vanished to protect his privacy, while others think the creator may no longer be alive. Adding to the mystery, the large stash of bitcoins believed to belong to Satoshi has never been moved, leaving observers with more questions than answers.

🔍 The mystery remains part of Bitcoin’s story

As Bitcoin continues to evolve and proposals like BIP-110 spark fresh debate, Satoshi Nakamoto’s legacy continues to influence the community. Adam Back himself is often mentioned as a possible candidate because of his early work on Hashcash, a technology that inspired Bitcoin’s proof-of-work system. Even so, no evidence has ever linked him—or anyone else—to the identity of Bitcoin’s creator.

For now, the world’s biggest crypto mystery remains exactly that: a mystery. Until new evidence surfaces, discussions about who Satoshi is—or whether the creator is still alive—will continue to fuel debate across the Bitcoin community.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

💰 FTX expands creditor repayments with a fifth distribution
FTX has launched its fifth round of repayments, bringing the total amount returned to creditors to approximately 10 billion dollars. The distribution is part of the exchange's ongoing bankruptcy recovery process and follows previous reimbursement phases carried out over recent months. Eligible creditors continue receiving funds according to the approved restructuring plan, while administrators oversee the remaining claims, asset recoveries and future payment schedules as the liquidation process moves forward.
👉 Read the article

📈 US spot Bitcoin ETFs extend inflow streak with $368 million
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a combined 368 million dollars in net inflows, extending their positive streak to three consecutive trading sessions. Several leading asset managers attracted fresh investments as institutional demand continued through regulated Bitcoin products. Market participants are closely monitoring daily fund movements, trading activity and portfolio allocations to better understand how capital is flowing into exchange-traded vehicles linked to the cryptocurrency.
👉 Read the article

₿ Michael Saylor rejects BIP-110 over Bitcoin governance concerns
Michael Saylor has voiced opposition to Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110, arguing that the proposal could introduce changes affecting the network's long-term stability and governance. His comments add to an ongoing debate within the Bitcoin community about protocol development, consensus mechanisms and the process used to evaluate technical upgrades. Developers, miners and network participants continue examining the proposal while discussions remain active across the ecosystem.
👉 Read the article

🔄 NYDIG sees room for one final Bitcoin pullback before a rebound
NYDIG believes Bitcoin could experience one more significant sell-off before market conditions begin to stabilize. The firm's analysis focuses on liquidity, investor positioning and broader macroeconomic factors that continue influencing price movements. Traders remain attentive to technical levels, capital flows and market sentiment as Bitcoin navigates a period of heightened volatility. Several indicators are being monitored to assess whether the current phase could precede a shift in market direction.
👉 Read the article

🐋 XRP whales reduce exchange activity as accumulation gains attention
Large XRP holders have significantly reduced their activity on cryptocurrency exchanges, according to new data shared by CryptoQuant. The decline in exchange movements has drawn attention as investors monitor whether major wallets are shifting toward longer-term holding strategies instead of preparing assets for sale. On-chain metrics continue to provide insight into whale behavior, exchange balances and transaction flows, helping market participants evaluate changes in sentiment across the XRP ecosystem.
👉 Read the article⁠

⚖️ Three Democratic senators question ethics safeguards in the CLARITY Act
Three Democratic senators have raised concerns about the CLARITY Act, arguing that the proposed legislation lacks sufficient ethics safeguards. Their objections focus on provisions that could affect oversight, conflicts of interest and accountability as lawmakers continue debating the future regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. The bill remains at the center of discussions as policymakers examine its potential impact on the crypto industry and financial markets.
👉 Read the article

📉 Pi Network falls to a record low ahead of a major token unlock
Pi Network has dropped 16% to a new record low as the market prepares for the release of approximately 103 million tokens. The upcoming unlock has drawn attention from traders who are assessing its potential influence on circulating supply and market activity. Investors continue monitoring price movements, trading volumes and token distribution schedules as the network approaches one of its largest planned unlock events.
👉 Read the article

💹 CryptoQuant identifies new bullish indicators for Bitcoin
CryptoQuant has identified several on-chain indicators that point to improving conditions for Bitcoin. The analysis focuses on market activity, investor behavior and blockchain metrics that are often monitored to assess shifts in momentum. Participants continue examining exchange balances, capital flows and long-term holder activity as they look for signals that could influence the next phase of the cryptocurrency market.
👉 Read the article

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:30:06 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Great to have you here for another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we explore the most relevant and fast-moving topics shaping our economic and digital world.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Tokenized Stocks Are Becoming a Key Driver of the RWA Market

The real-world asset (RWA) sector is gaining momentum as more traditional financial assets find their way into the crypto ecosystem. From tokenised funds to digital versions of public equities, activity around RWAs has continued to increase, with recent data showing that the market is reaching new highs.

RWA Trading Activity Hits a New Milestone

According to data from DeFiLlama, monthly trading volume for RWA perpetuals exceeded $100 billion in June for the first time. This growth has been largely supported by public equities and equity indices, which have become some of the strongest categories within the market.

The rise in activity reflects the growing demand around tokenised versions of traditional financial assets. Instead of RWAs remaining a small part of the crypto market, they are becoming a larger segment with increasing trading volume and market participation.

Data from Token Terminal further highlights this expansion. The total market capitalisation of tokenised RWAs has reached an all-time high of $44.3 billion, representing around 120% growth compared to the previous year.

Within the RWA sector, tokenised funds currently hold the leading position. $sUSDS is the largest asset, SkyMoney is the top issuer, and Ethereum remains the dominant blockchain network for tokenised real-world assets.

Tokenized Stocks Gain Ground Within the RWA Market

While tokenised funds currently lead the sector, tokenised stocks have been steadily increasing their presence. Their share of the total RWA market capitalisation has grown significantly, rising from around 1.4% last July to more than 15% today.

The increase in market share is also reflected in trading activity. Monthly on-chain volume for tokenised stocks jumped from $117 million in July 2025 to $3.4 billion in June 2026.

That represents almost 30 times growth within just one year, highlighting how quickly tokenised equities are expanding within the broader RWA ecosystem.

As the RWA market continues to develop, tokenised stocks are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments, showing that equity-based assets are becoming an increasingly important part of the on-chain financial landscape.

🤖 Investors Shift Focus From Crypto IPOs to Artificial Intelligence

The crypto IPO market is losing momentum in 2026 as investors become more selective with where they place their capital. Instead of pouring money into blockchain companies, many are now turning their attention toward artificial intelligence and major technology stocks. According to Christian Lopez, blockchain lead at Cohen & Company Capital Markets, the slowdown is being driven more by investor caution and changing market conditions than by regulatory concerns.

📉 Crypto IPO plans face delays as capital moves elsewhere

Several major crypto companies have pushed back their public listing plans, including Payward (Kraken), Consensys, Ledger, and Grayscale, as they wait for a more supportive market environment. Meanwhile, Blockchain.com submitted a confidential IPO filing in the United States in May 2026, showing that interest in going public has not completely disappeared.

Lopez believes the shift began after a liquidity shock last October reduced available capital across the crypto sector. Since then, many retail investors who previously fuelled crypto markets have redirected funds toward artificial intelligence companies and leading technology stocks, especially the group known as the “Magnificent Seven” (Mag 7).

However, even AI-related stocks have recently faced corrections, suggesting that investors are becoming more cautious across high-growth markets.

🏦 Market uncertainty delays crypto’s return to public markets

Early optimism around crypto listings grew after successful launches from companies like Circle and Bullish, but weaker market conditions and the disappointing performance of BitGo following its IPO changed sentiment.

Lopez points to broader economic factors, including interest rate uncertainty and global deleveraging, as reasons investors are avoiding riskier assets like crypto. He expects the market may not fully regain appetite for crypto IPOs until 2027, with a possible cycle bottom forming around October 2026.

🔗 Blockchain adoption continues despite IPO slowdown

Although crypto companies are facing tougher conditions, blockchain development continues to expand within traditional finance. Major institutions such as Morgan Stanley, Nasdaq, and the New York Stock Exchange are exploring tokenisation-based settlement systems aimed at making transactions faster.

The industry is also shifting toward stronger infrastructure projects rather than businesses built around individual tokens. Lopez believes companies providing blockchain solutions will likely have better long-term prospects, while many smaller cryptocurrencies may struggle to survive.

Overall, the current slowdown reflects a broader investor reset. While major assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are expected to remain key players, many smaller projects could disappear in the coming years as investors demand stronger fundamentals and real-world value.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

🛡️ Robert Kiyosaki names four assets he believes can withstand a market crash
Robert Kiyosaki believes that only gold, silver, oil and Bitcoin are positioned to preserve value during a major financial downturn. The author and investor argues that these assets offer stronger protection than traditional currencies in periods of economic uncertainty. His latest comments revisit long-standing concerns about inflation, public debt and monetary policies while outlining why tangible resources and decentralised assets continue to occupy a central place in his investment strategy.
👉 Read the article

₿ BlackRock drives a new wave of capital into Bitcoin ETFs
BlackRock recorded the largest share of fresh inflows among US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, extending its position as one of the leading institutional gateways to the cryptocurrency. The latest investment activity comes as several ETF issuers compete for market share through regulated products backed by Bitcoin. Daily fund flows remain closely monitored by investors seeking to assess institutional participation and changes in demand across the digital asset investment landscape.
👉 Read the article

⏳ Saylor says Strategy can endure decades without a Bitcoin surge
Michael Saylor says Strategy could continue operating for up to thirty years even if Bitcoin fails to experience another major price rally. He points to the company's financial structure, capital management and long-term planning as factors supporting its resilience. Strategy continues to expand its Bitcoin treasury through a corporate approach that combines financing operations with ongoing acquisitions while maintaining confidence in its long-term digital asset strategy.
👉 Read the article

🏦 JPMorgan sees private blockchains as growing competitors to Bitcoin
JPMorgan believes that private blockchain networks could become increasingly influential as financial institutions accelerate the adoption of tokenized assets and digital settlement systems. The bank points to enterprise-focused blockchain infrastructure as an area attracting greater institutional interest alongside public networks. Financial firms continue developing private distributed ledger solutions designed for payments, asset tokenization and cross-border transactions, creating new dynamics across the broader blockchain ecosystem.
👉 Read the article

🤖 Ethereum introduces autonomous AI agents to strengthen blockchain security
Ethereum is exploring the use of autonomous AI agents to improve blockchain security by automating threat detection and network monitoring. These systems are designed to identify suspicious activity, assist developers in responding to vulnerabilities and enhance the protection of decentralized applications. The initiative combines artificial intelligence with blockchain infrastructure to support faster analysis of on-chain events while expanding the range of security tools available to users, developers and organizations building on the Ethereum ecosystem.
👉 Read the article⁠

🚀 SpaceXAI joins the AI competition with a coding-focused model
SpaceXAI has entered the artificial intelligence sector with the release of a new coding model designed to assist software development and programming tasks. The model aims to generate code, improve debugging processes and support developers across a range of technical projects. Its arrival adds another competitor to a rapidly evolving market where companies continue introducing specialized AI systems capable of handling increasingly complex programming and engineering workloads.
👉 Read the article⁠

💰 Bitcoin ETFs reverse a record outflow streak
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have ended a historic period of sustained net outflows after attracting fresh capital from investors. The change interrupts one of the longest withdrawal sequences recorded by the sector and renews attention on institutional demand for Bitcoin investment products. Fund managers continue monitoring subscription activity, daily trading volumes and portfolio allocations as investors reassess their exposure through regulated exchange-traded vehicles.
👉 Read the article⁠

🌐 XRP Ledger attracts billions in tokenized real-world assets
The XRP Ledger continues expanding its presence in the tokenized real-world asset market, with billions of dollars in assets now represented on the network. Financial institutions and blockchain developers are increasingly using the infrastructure to tokenize financial instruments and other tangible assets. Activity spans multiple sectors as organizations explore blockchain-based settlement, asset management and digital ownership solutions through the XRP Ledger ecosystem.
👉 Read the article

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:01:58 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Great to have you here for another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we explore the most relevant and fast-moving topics shaping our economic and digital world.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Crypto Regains Its Footing as Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $63K

The crypto market spent the week quietly rebuilding momentum, with digital assets starting to close the gap after lagging behind more stable traditional markets. It wasn’t a dramatic surge but a steady recovery that pushed sentiment in a better direction.

Altogether, the market added close to $200 billion in value over the week. Bitcoin led the move, pushing back above $63,000 after a recent dip, while Ethereum also recovered to above $1,800 for the first time in over two weeks.

A Gradual Shift Back Toward Buyers

What stands out most is how the tone has changed. After a period of weaker sentiment, softer ETF flows, and cautious positioning from large investors, buyers slowly began stepping back in around key levels.

Bitcoin’s 6.1% weekly gain put it ahead of gold’s 4.8% rise, while equities barely moved over the same period. The contrast wasn’t about one market exploding higher, but more about crypto finally catching up after trailing behind.

There’s also a sense that the recent move is more about stabilisation than anything extreme. Price action has been rebuilding rather than accelerating sharply, which is usually what happens when sentiment starts to reset.

ETF Demand and Selective Strength Return

Institutional flows added a bit more weight to the recovery. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $221.72 million in net buying in a single day — the strongest daily inflow in nearly two months. It wasn’t consistent across every session, but it did show that interest is returning in bursts.

Crypto-linked stocks also reflected the shift. MicroStrategy moved back above $100, while STRC climbed back toward $90, echoing the broader improvement in sentiment.

Overall, the week felt more like a reset than a breakout. Prices stabilised, buyers returned in select areas, and the market started to find its balance again after weeks of drifting.

🪙 Gold and Silver Jump After Weak US Jobs Data

The precious metals market reacted sharply after the latest US employment figures came in much softer than expected. The data suggested that the American labour market is losing steam, and that quickly shifted how investors are reading the Federal Reserve’s next moves. As expectations for tighter policy cooled, demand for gold and silver picked up almost immediately.

🌍 Weak jobs report changes Fed expectations

The US economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, a big miss compared to the 110,000 forecast by economists. At the same time, the unemployment rate climbed to 4.2%, reinforcing concerns that hiring momentum is fading.

This softer data pushed traders to rethink interest rate expectations. The probability of a September rate hike fell from around 66% to the low 50% range, according to market pricing tools. With lower rate expectations, the US dollar eased and real yields declined—both of which tend to support gold.

🥇 Gold holds steady while 🥈 silver surges ahead

Gold responded by moving up to about $4,174 per ounce, briefly touching $4,187. The move reflected renewed interest in safe-haven assets as investors adjusted to slower growth signals.

Silver delivered a stronger performance, rising about 7% from roughly $58.3 to $62.4 per ounce. Its gains were supported not only by investor demand but also by industrial usage in sectors like solar energy, electronics, and electric vehicles.

The shift also narrowed the gold-to-silver ratio to 66.9, showing silver gaining relative strength during the rally.

🏦 Big banks adjust forecasts, but long-term demand stays firm

Major financial institutions have started revising their expectations downward. Goldman Sachs trimmed its gold outlook to around $4,900, UBS lowered its projection to about $5,500, and JPMorgan reduced its Q4 estimate to $4,500, compared with much higher earlier targets.

At the same time, broader structural demand remains strong. Surveys indicate that a large share of central banks plan to increase their gold reserves over the coming year, as gold continues to be viewed as a stable reserve asset.

🔎 What happens next?

For now, the rally is being driven mainly by weaker economic data and shifting interest rate expectations. The next major trigger will likely come from inflation figures, which will determine whether this momentum continues or starts to fade.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

🇧🇴 Bolivia moves away from the US dollar as Bitcoin gains attention
Bolivia has ended its long-standing peg to the US dollar, adopting a more flexible exchange rate after years of mounting economic pressure and declining foreign reserves. The policy shift has renewed interest in alternative financial assets, with Bitcoin drawing increasing attention alongside other digital currencies. Businesses, investors and policymakers are closely watching how the country's monetary transition could influence payment methods, savings strategies and broader financial activity during a period of significant economic adjustment.
👉 Read the article

🏛️ Coinbase, Ripple and crypto firms urge Senate to advance the Clarity Act
More than 200 companies and organizations from the digital asset industry, including Coinbase and Ripple, have called on the US Senate to vote on the Clarity Act. The proposed legislation aims to establish clearer rules for cryptocurrencies and define regulatory responsibilities across federal agencies. Industry participants argue that greater legal certainty would support innovation, investment and business development while providing a more consistent framework for digital asset markets.
👉 Read the article

⚖️ Binance and CZ face lawsuit from 1,700 UK investors
Binance and its co-founder Changpeng Zhao are facing legal action brought by approximately 1,700 investors in the United Kingdom. The case concerns alleged losses linked to cryptocurrency investments and raises questions about platform operations, investor protection and regulatory compliance. Court proceedings are expected to examine the claims presented by the plaintiffs as well as the responsibilities of the exchange and its executives under applicable laws.
👉 Read the article

🤖 Anthropic and OpenAI expand competition into scientific research
Anthropic and OpenAI are extending their rivalry beyond commercial artificial intelligence by increasing their presence in scientific research. Both companies are investing in advanced AI systems capable of supporting researchers across multiple disciplines, including biology, medicine and physics. New initiatives focus on improving reasoning capabilities, accelerating discoveries and strengthening collaborations with research institutions as competition grows in the development of next-generation AI models.
👉 Read the article

🐙 Kraken launches €1 million incentive ahead of MiCA transition
Kraken has introduced a one-million-euro incentive campaign ahead of the full implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The initiative targets new users before the July 1 deadline, as exchanges adapt to the European regulatory framework. The campaign forms part of Kraken’s efforts to expand its presence in Europe while operating under the new licensing requirements. Market participants continue preparing for changes affecting crypto trading, custody services and digital asset operations across the European Union.
👉 Read the article⁠

📊 Bitcoin ETFs end ten-day streak of investor withdrawals
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have ended a ten-session period of consecutive net outflows after recording fresh capital inflows. The reversal comes after sustained withdrawals across several investment products managed by leading asset managers.
👉 Read the article⁠

🐶 Dogecoin approaches its first weekly bearish crossover in three years
Dogecoin is nearing its first bearish weekly crossover in three years as technical indicators point to weakening price momentum. Traders are monitoring moving averages and other chart signals to evaluate the cryptocurrency’s current trend.
👉 Read the article⁠

🇪🇺 European crypto register reaches 280 MiCA-approved companies
The European register now includes 280 crypto companies authorized under the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation as licensing continues across member states. The growing number of approved firms covers exchanges, custodians and digital asset service providers operating within the new regulatory framework. Authorities continue processing applications submitted by additional companies seeking authorization. The register provides an overview of businesses that have obtained permission to offer regulated crypto services across the European market.
👉 Read the article

🚀 ⁠Kraken expands xStocks with 30 new tokenized assets
Kraken has expanded its xStocks offering by adding 30 new tokenized assets, giving users access to a broader selection of equities through blockchain-based infrastructure. The new listings include shares from major publicly traded companies and are designed to increase the range of tokenized investment opportunities available on the platform. The expansion comes as interest in tokenized financial products continues to grow, with exchanges introducing new services that combine traditional markets with digital asset technology.
👉 Read the article

🟣 ⁠Polygon overtakes Solana and BNB Chain in stablecoin transfers
Polygon has surpassed Solana and BNB Chain in stablecoin transfer volume, reaching the highest level among the three networks during the period covered. The increase is driven by growing activity across payment applications, decentralized finance and blockchain-based transactions. Network usage continues to expand as users and developers rely on Polygon for stablecoin transfers, while transaction efficiency and ecosystem growth contribute to higher on-chain activity across the platform.
👉 Read the article⁠

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:48:52 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Great to have you here for another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we explore the most relevant and fast-moving topics shaping our economic and digital world.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Chainlink Wallet Activity Picks Up Even as Price Lags Behind

Chainlink has quietly recorded one of its strongest bursts of network growth in 2026 so far. On June 25 and 26, the network added more than 6,000 new wallets combined, with over 3,100 created on the first day and just over 3,000 the next. That kind of back-to-back increase usually doesn’t happen by accident. It often points to fresh users entering the ecosystem rather than short-term traders simply reshuffling funds.

What makes this more interesting is that it’s happening while market prices are still relatively weak. This suggests growing attention around Chainlink’s long-term use case, especially as it continues to position itself as a key layer in on-chain financial infrastructure.

Price action still stuck in a downtrend

While network activity is heating up, the price of LINK hasn’t followed the same path. The token is still hovering around the $7 region and remains stuck in a short-term downtrend. A clear descending trendline shows that every attempt to push higher has been met with selling pressure, forming a pattern that leans bearish in the near term.

Momentum indicators are also leaning cautious. The RSI is sitting in the low 30s, which shows that bearish pressure is still present, although it is edging closer to oversold levels. At the same time, trading volume has been slipping, which usually signals that the market is waiting for a stronger catalyst before making its next big move.

What the divergence could be signalling

This split between rising wallet activity and weak price action is where things get interesting. On one hand, price charts suggest hesitation and continued downside risk if support fails. On the other hand, growing user activity hints at quiet accumulation and increasing confidence in Chainlink’s broader role in tokenised markets and data infrastructure.

If momentum shifts, a break above the current trendline could open a path toward the $7.80 to $8.40 range. But if support around $7.04 gives way, another drop could follow.

For now, Chainlink is telling two different stories at once: short-term uncertainty in price, but longer-term growth building underneath.

📉 Strategy’s Bitcoin Model Is Under Real Pressure

Strategy’s long-running bitcoin accumulation approach is now facing its toughest test yet. The company still holds a massive 847,363 BTC, keeping it as the largest publicly listed corporate holder, but the recent drop in Bitcoin has put its position under strain.

With Bitcoin trading below the $60,000 level during this period, some of Strategy’s newer purchases are now sitting at a loss. Even so, Michael Saylor continues to signal ongoing accumulation, including a recent purchase of 520 BTC, showing that the buying strategy is still active despite weaker market conditions.

🔁 The mNAV drop is changing how the model works

A key turning point is the fall of Strategy’s mNAV below 1.0, down to around 0.80. This means the company’s stock is now trading below the value of the Bitcoin it holds.

That shift is important because the earlier accumulation model depended on the stock trading at a premium. When that was the case, issuing shares helped raise capital in a way that supported further Bitcoin purchases. With mNAV now below 1.0, that mechanism no longer works the same way.

To continue financing its Bitcoin strategy, the company has also relied on STRC preferred shares, but these instruments are now trading below their target value, adding further pressure on fundraising capacity.

📊 A tighter financing environment going forward

With both equity conditions and STRC preferred shares under pressure, Strategy’s ability to raise capital at favourable terms has weakened. That makes future Bitcoin purchases more expensive to fund and reduces flexibility in how aggressively the company can continue its accumulation plan.

This leaves Strategy in a more difficult position: continue buying Bitcoin despite higher financing costs or adjust its approach to protect the structure that supported its earlier growth phase.

The model hasn’t stopped—but the conditions that made it work smoothly are clearly under strain.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

🇸🇻 El Salvador expands its Bitcoin treasury with a fresh purchase
El Salvador has added more Bitcoin to its national treasury, continuing its long-term accumulation strategy through a new acquisition. The purchase increases the country’s sovereign holdings as authorities maintain regular additions despite changing market conditions. The latest transaction follows previous treasury purchases and keeps Bitcoin at the centre of the country’s reserve policy. The move also highlights the government’s continued focus on integrating digital assets into its national financial strategy while monitoring portfolio growth over time.
👉 Read the article

💼 Bitwise reinforces its Hyperliquid strategy with a major HYPE investment
Bitwise has committed approximately 114 million dollars to Hyperliquid by transferring and staking 1.775 million HYPE tokens. The investment follows the launch of the firm’s BHYP exchange-traded fund, which combines exposure to the token with staking rewards. The operation increases Bitwise’s participation in the Hyperliquid ecosystem while expanding institutional access to the protocol through regulated investment products focused on digital assets.
👉 Read the article

🇪🇺 Most European crypto firms remain unlicensed days before MiCA deadline
Three days before the MiCA implementation deadline, around 80% of European crypto companies remain without the required authorization to operate under the new regulatory framework. The situation concerns licensing procedures, compliance requirements, and operational readiness across the sector. Companies continue working toward regulatory approval while European authorities prepare for the full application of the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation.
👉 Read the article

📉 Brad Garlinghouse questions Strategy’s Bitcoin financing model
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized Strategy’s debt-funded approach to acquiring Bitcoin, raising questions about the sustainability of financing large cryptocurrency purchases through leverage. The discussion compares different corporate treasury strategies used to gain Bitcoin exposure. It also examines capital allocation choices, balance sheet management, and the financial structures supporting long-term digital asset accumulation.
👉 Read the article

⚖️ Clarity Act faces tight Senate timeline before US midterm elections
The Clarity Act enters a crucial stage as the US Senate has limited time to consider the legislation before the upcoming midterm elections. The proposal seeks to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets while defining the responsibilities of federal agencies overseeing the crypto industry. Lawmakers continue negotiations as legislative priorities compete for attention, leaving only a short period for debate, amendments, and a possible vote before the congressional calendar becomes increasingly constrained.
👉 Read the article

🔷 SharpLink expands Ethereum holdings after market decline
SharpLink acquired an additional 5,000 ETH as Ethereum traded near its lowest level of 2026. The purchase increases the company's digital asset holdings during a period of weaker market prices. Corporate treasury strategies involving Ethereum continue attracting attention as listed companies explore long-term exposure to blockchain assets. The latest acquisition adds to SharpLink's existing position while Ethereum remains under pressure across broader cryptocurrency markets.
👉 Read the article

🔮 Standard Chartered projects AAVE at $3,500
Standard Chartered forecasts that AAVE could reach 3,500 dollars as decentralized finance continues expanding across digital asset markets. The outlook follows growing activity within the Aave protocol, including lending, borrowing, and liquidity services used by institutional and retail participants. Market observers continue monitoring protocol adoption, revenue generation, and on-chain activity as decentralized finance platforms compete for a larger share of blockchain-based financial services.
👉 Read the article

🔓 DeFi records its highest number of crypto hacks since 2022
Decentralized finance has recorded 121 crypto hacks this year, resulting in billions of dollars in losses across multiple blockchain ecosystems. Attackers targeted smart contracts, cross-chain bridges, wallets, and decentralized applications through a variety of exploit techniques. Security incidents affected projects of different sizes, prompting developers and protocol operators to strengthen audits, monitoring tools, and vulnerability detection as threats continue affecting the broader DeFi ecosystem.
👉 Read the article

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.

Here’s your crypto roundup from the past week!

Ifeoluwa Olalere — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:59:58 GMT

The News Tribune Weekly!

Great to have you here for another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we explore the most relevant and fast-moving topics shaping our economic and digital world.

Without further ado, let’s move on to point 1!

Bitcoin Shows Early Signs of Strength, But Bear Market Signals Still Linger

While long-term data suggests caution, some technical indicators are beginning to hint at a possible recovery for Bitcoin. According to CryptoQuant analyst Gaah, the broader cycle still shows that the market has not fully transitioned out of bearish conditions, even though certain historical support zones are being approached.

Momentum Signals Still Below Neutral

Gaah’s analysis of Bitcoin Cycle Momentum shows that the indicator remains below the neutral zone, meaning a full trend reversal has not yet been confirmed. In simple terms, Bitcoin has not produced the type of signal that typically marks the beginning of a new bullish cycle.

However, the indicator has dropped into the -30 range, a level that has historically aligned with major cycle bottoms. Gaah notes that in previous market cycles, this zone often acted as a foundation where selling pressure gradually weakened and long-term support began to form.

Even so, this region alone does not confirm a bottom. For a stronger bullish shift to take shape, the indicator would need to move back above the neutral level while price action begins forming a clear upward structure.

Key Levels to Watch

Beyond long-term cycle data, Bitcoin’s position above the 200-week moving average is also drawing attention. This level has often served as a dividing line between periods of weakness and renewed market strength.

Holding above the moving average for another week would reinforce the market’s recent resilience. A move beyond $66,000 would add further evidence that buyers are regaining control and that the recent low could represent a significant turning point.

If those conditions are met, Bitcoin may have a stronger foundation for a broader advance, with the possibility of testing higher price levels in the months ahead.

For now, the technical picture remains mixed. Long-term indicators have yet to confirm a new bull cycle, but several market signals suggest that Bitcoin may be laying the groundwork for a recovery.

📉 Big ETF Outflows, and the Momentum Has Clearly Cooled

There’s been a noticeable shift in how money is moving through spot Bitcoin ETFs lately. Over the past 30 days, around $6.35 billion has flowed out, marking the biggest pullback since these products became a major gateway into crypto for institutions.

What makes it stand out is the consistency. It’s not just a single bad week—it’s been several weeks in a row of withdrawals, and that steady pressure has lined up with weaker performance in Bitcoin itself over the same period. The earlier excitement that drove strong inflows has clearly faded for now.

🔁 A more cautious mood is driving the shift

The behaviour behind these outflows looks more like repositioning than a sudden exit from Bitcoin altogether. The broader environment on Wall Street has become more defensive, with inflation concerns still lingering and global tensions adding uncertainty to risk assets.

In that kind of setting, it’s not unusual to see institutions dial back exposure to volatile markets. Bitcoin ETFs naturally get caught in that adjustment, even if the long-term interest in crypto hasn’t disappeared.

What’s happening here feels less like a rejection of Bitcoin and more like a pause in risk-taking, where capital is being managed more carefully rather than aggressively deployed.

📊 Outflows don’t always mean abandonment

There’s also a subtle but important detail behind these flows: not all withdrawals necessarily mean investors are leaving Bitcoin completely. Some of the movement appears to be part of internal reshuffling between different Bitcoin-linked ETF products.

So rather than a straight “exit”, part of what’s happening is money rotating within the same ecosystem, depending on structure, strategy, or cost considerations.

Still, even with that nuance, the bigger picture is hard to miss—the strong inflow phase has clearly slowed, and ETF activity is now more reflective of caution and repositioning than hype-driven demand.

Weekly Recap: The Headlines That Made a Splash!

Like every Monday, here’s your pick of last week’s crypto news that you absolutely shouldn’t have missed!

⚽️ 2026 World Cup expected to reshape crypto event scale
The 2026 World Cup is being discussed as a major global event that could surpass previous crypto-linked engagement levels in scale. Attention focuses on sponsorship opportunities, digital asset integration, and large-scale audience participation. The tournament’s global reach draws interest from blockchain-related platforms seeking visibility across sports and entertainment ecosystems. Digital marketing activity linked to crypto brands continues to expand around major sporting events.
👉 Read the article

🚀 Solana attracts traditional finance through tokenized asset growth
Solana is increasingly used in tokenized asset development as interest grows from traditional finance participants. Its architecture supports high throughput and low transaction costs, making it suitable for large-scale tokenization projects. Financial institutions and asset managers explore blockchain infrastructure for real-world asset issuance, with Solana positioned among networks used for expanding tokenized markets.
👉 Read the article

🚨 Crypto scams caused $11 billion losses in the United States in 2025
Reports indicate that crypto-related scams led to approximately 11 billion dollars in losses in the United States during 2025. Fraud schemes include phishing, investment scams, and fraudulent trading platforms targeting retail users. Law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies continue monitoring illicit activity across digital asset ecosystems, with increasing attention on prevention measures and user protection frameworks.
👉 Read the article

🛢️ Oil prices fall as geopolitical tensions ease
Oil prices declined following a reduction in geopolitical tensions affecting global supply expectations. Trading activity shows downward pressure as risk premiums decrease in energy markets. Changes in supply outlook and reduced uncertainty contributed to price adjustments across major crude benchmarks. Market participants adjusted positions in response to evolving global conditions affecting energy flows.
👉 Read the article

🌍 Crypto markets drop after US–Iran agreement
Crypto markets declined following developments in a United States–Iran agreement that influenced global risk appetite. Trading data shows broad price decreases across major digital assets, with increased volatility during the session. Market participants adjusted positions in response to shifting geopolitical conditions affecting energy expectations and risk exposure. Liquidity levels varied across exchanges during the movement.
👉 Read the article

🚫 Bitget study shows most Web3 candidates blocked from first jobs
A Bitget report indicates that 54 percent of Web3 job candidates struggle to access their first role in the industry. The findings relate to entry barriers such as experience requirements, limited internships, and skill mismatches between training and employer expectations. Recruitment trends in blockchain-related sectors continue to show gaps between talent supply and hiring demand across regions.
👉 Read the article

🏛️ US Congress proposal delays CBDC rollout until 2030
A US congressional proposal includes provisions delaying the development of a digital dollar and restricting central bank digital currency initiatives until 2030. The measure is embedded within broader legislative discussions tied to housing policy. Debates involve financial privacy, monetary policy design, and regulatory oversight of digital currency frameworks within the United States.
👉 Read the article

🔄 Sam Bankman-Fried considers launching token after prison
Sam Bankman-Fried is reported to be exploring the possibility of launching a new token following his prison situation. The discussion involves potential crypto project involvement after legal proceedings and the collapse of his previous exchange. Attention focuses on regulatory constraints, reputational impact, and feasibility of new digital asset initiatives linked to former executives in the crypto sector.
👉 Read the article

That’s the end of our weekly roundup! 😄

A big thank you for reading. We’ll see you next Monday with even more juicy news from the crypto world!

The Newsletter does not provide investment advice, nor does it offer recommendations to buy or sell financial securities. Any opinions or views that the Newsletter may express in the course of its research activities, particularly regarding markets and/or financial instruments, cannot be held financially liable. Any paid promotions will always be clearly indicated so as not to mislead the reader.