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Tangem has launched its first physical Visa crypto card, initially limited to 5,000 units, while saying demand is strongest in markets where regulatory and banking conditions can make card issuance harder. The product supports wallet funding and USDC cashback.
Bitcoin’s two-week consolidation has focused attention on whether renewed U.S. spot ETF inflows can support a move above $87,000. September’s strong demand has cooled sharply, although other investors are still described as accumulating during periods of weakness.
Bitcoin recovered from its session low near $83,000 as Treasury yields eased after a strong 10-year auction. However, Fed minutes signaling another possible rate hike, geopolitical tensions, oil prices and large leveraged-position liquidations continued to pressure cryptocurrency and broader risk assets.
Europol says cryptocurrency wallet keys are the main exposure to future quantum attacks and is urging early migration to quantum-resistant systems. The agency says blockchain hashes remain largely resilient, but Bitcoin’s upgrade could create major capacity, cost and downtime challenges.
Bitcoin has retreated below $84,000, leaving 2025 buyers with an average cost of about $88,000 as the only yearly cohort still underwater. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have an average cost basis near $82,300, a potential support level if the decline continues.
Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz sent Brent crude above $101 a barrel. Smaller cryptocurrencies declined more sharply, while crypto liquidations surged 235% to $547 million amid heavier derivatives-market repositioning.
World Liberty Financial plans to expand USD1 stablecoin payments through Mesh’s merchant network this quarter and is pursuing a larger role in issuing the token after conditional trust-bank approval. Moneyiar data showed USD1 near $1 and WLFI higher over 24 hours.
Hyperliquid CEO Jeff Yan said traditional Wall Street markets allow retail investors to access many assets only after their biggest growth phase. He argued that perpetual contracts and decentralized exchanges could broaden participation, while traditional financial institutions increasingly explore onchain trading infrastructure.
Federal prosecutors say an appeals ruling upholding Bitcoin Fog founder Roman Sterlingov’s conviction supports trying Roman Storm in Manhattan. The argument centers on a Tornado Cash user’s transactions from New York, while Storm points to FinCEN’s withdrawal of a proposed mixer-reporting rule.
BingX strategy chief Kevin Lee says wealthy investors are increasingly treating Bitcoin as a long-term portfolio diversifier rather than a rapid-growth trade. However, surveys show cryptocurrency exposure remains limited among family offices, despite longer-term motivations among existing holders.
Bitcoin briefly fell to $83,560 as leveraged crypto long liquidations reached $550 million. Traders also examined 40x Bitcoin short positions opened on Hyperliquid shortly before the decline, while key support levels remained in focus.
Rain has applied for an OCC charter to create a New York national trust bank for digital-asset custody, stablecoin reserves, and token issuance and redemptions. The proposed institution would not take deposits or make loans, and its application still faces regulatory review and public comment.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $119 million on Tuesday, reversing the previous session’s losses despite a drop in Bitcoin’s price. Ether ETFs moved the other way, recording $202 million in outflows and extending their losing streak to six trading sessions.
Ledger has launched Crypto Loan, a self-custodial feature allowing eligible users to borrow USDC or USDT against wrapped Bitcoin through its wallet app. The Morpho-powered service keeps key transaction approvals on Ledger hardware while exposing users to collateral-liquidation risks.
Cardano’s ADA has gained about 42% since Sept. 16, but open interest has expanded faster than the network’s stablecoin base. With ADA below the $0.28 breakout area, traders are watching whether fresh liquidity supports the rally or leveraged longs become exposed.
Robinhood has reportedly added about $25 million in bitcoin to its corporate balance sheet, according to remarks by its crypto chief. The company has not confirmed the purchase, which comes as Robinhood expands into tokenized stocks, stablecoins and decentralized-finance services.
Robinhood has reportedly added about $25 million in bitcoin to its corporate balance sheet, according to a senior executive. The company has not confirmed the purchase, which comes as it expands into tokenized stocks, stablecoins and decentralized finance through its Robinhood Chain.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies will stop accumulating Ether once its holdings reach 5% of Ethereum’s supply, Chairman Tom Lee said. The company holds about 6 million ETH, or roughly 4.9%, and needs around 100,000 more to reach the ceiling.
