Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Fed Rate Hike While Political Odds Shift
Bitcoin stayed in a narrow $83,000-$83,600 band as the Fed raised rates, despite a rising probability of Democratic control in the midterms.
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Bitcoin stayed in a narrow $83,000-$83,600 band as the Fed raised rates, despite a rising probability of Democratic control in the midterms.
From October 5, Russian firms can apply to join a regulated crypto market, yet retail access to Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT remains pending.
Strategy bought 1,665 BTC and Strive added 1,107 BTC, together spending $232.5 million on new holdings.
Chainlink's CCIP 2.0 gives institutions the option to operate private cross-chain verifiers, a move spurred by the $292 million Kelp DAO breach.
Dallas-based Strive added 1,107 Bitcoin for $94.5 million, lifting its treasury to 27,462 BTC and cementing its place among the largest public holders.
Bitcoin lingered near $83,100 while Zcash slumped 12% amid rising Treasury yields and Brent oil breaking $107 a barrel.
Coinbase has obtained CFTC approval to launch Coinbase Clearing LLC, enabling it to clear fully collateralized crypto futures and swaps in the United States.
Bitget has reopened Bitcoin withdrawals following a massive security breach, while Ethereum and USDT withdrawals remain on hold.
Blockchain.com aims to raise about $500 million through an IPO that would value the firm at $4-$6 billion as crypto capital markets warm.
Chancellor John Healey likened Nigel Farage’s crypto advocacy to Liz Truss’s fiscal missteps as police examine overseas donations to the Reform Party.
Belarus has authorized its inaugural crypto banks, marking a milestone for the country's digital-asset regulatory push.
Bitget’s withdrawals restarted after a major hack, with thousands of Bitcoin leaving its reserves as investigators trace the stolen funds across chains.
Last week leveraged funds widened their short stance in CME Bitcoin futures while asset managers modestly increased net long exposure.
A massive Bitcoin options settlement left the crypto near $84,000 while XRP and Solana kept outpacing it.
Quant surged 39% in a day amid a broad altcoin rally as Bitcoin lingered near $84,000, highlighting shifting market momentum.
Riot Platforms has fully repaid its $200 million Coinbase Credit loan, freeing pledged assets and continuing to grow its Texas data-center operations.
Bitcoin and Nasdaq futures fell after President Trump left open the possibility of further U.S. action against Iran, adding to market uncertainty.
U.S. Treasury volatility surged to its highest level since March, yet Bitcoin's implied volatility stayed near a yearly low.
Polymarket assigns about a 64% probability to a 25-basis-point rate increase in October, a development that could pressure Bitcoin and other digital assets.
Three separate crypto platforms were compromised on September 24, 2026, resulting in combined losses exceeding $11 million.