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Bitcoin mining’s estimated US share fell to 35.6% as Russia’s rose to 18.1%, but the US, Russia and China still represented 65.4% of network hashrate. The shift was modest, and the figures do not establish changes in ownership, pool control or lasting decentralization.
OKX has raised fresh funding at a $25 billion valuation from Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures. The exchange says the capital will support expansion into tokenized real-world assets and broader blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Bitcoin hovered near $86,000 as heavy sell orders around $87,000 limited its advance, while the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Nasdaq Composite reached record highs. Moneyiar data later showed BTC at $83,872.25, down 2.55% over 24 hours.
The DOJ is defending New York as the venue for key charges against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, citing a Bitcoin Fog appeal. The case continues despite Treasury’s withdrawal of a proposed crypto-mixer reporting rule and its recognition of lawful financial privacy.
Bitcoin and Ethereum showed limited movement while privacy coins Zcash and Monero outperformed during a quiet crypto session. Zcash remained below its September peak despite strong longer-term gains, while interest-rate uncertainty and weak US jobs data restrained the broader market.
BlackRock says AI agents could become a major source of crypto demand as they begin making frequent, low-value payments for data, computing and other services. Its research favors stablecoins for everyday transactions and bitcoin for longer-term value preservation.
FinCEN is withdrawing proposed rules covering crypto held in unhosted wallets and cryptocurrency mixing. The decision removes planned reporting requirements and follows privacy concerns, while the agency says it will continue monitoring mixers for money laundering and terrorist financing.
Adam Iza, who called himself “The Godfather,” received a 78-month federal sentence for a scheme that prosecutors said defrauded Meta of more than $37 million. He must also pay $23.4 million and faces a separate concurrent 15-year sentence for an attempted Bitcoin robbery.
The MOVE Index, a gauge of expected Treasury-market volatility, has climbed near its highest level since April 2025 while bitcoin and U.S. stocks remain relatively calm. The divergence is raising questions about whether bond-market stress could eventually spread to riskier assets.
Bitcoin stayed in a narrow range as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reached record closing highs. Kalshi launched a U.S. stock-index perpetual future, while the Winklevoss brothers filed for a direct-holding Zcash ETF and Moneyiar data showed Bitcoin below $84,000.
Bitway’s BTW token led gains among smaller cryptocurrencies, rising 25% in 24 hours and 170% over 30 days, while bitcoin traded near $85,900. Derivatives data showed stable open interest, cooler funding rates and $163 million in liquidations as traders watched key downside levels.
Binance recorded more than 23,000 BTC in net weekly outflows in late September, the highest since June 2023, while whale stablecoin inflows rose 40%. The data has focused attention on possible accumulation and available capital as Bitcoin remains within a defined trading range.
Bitcoin is down 32% a year after reaching a record above $126,000, a considerably smaller decline than in previous cycles. Institutional ETF flows, reduced leverage and lower volatility have softened the downturn, although analysts warn that sharper losses remain possible.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $89.9 million in net outflows on Monday, ending two days of inflows as Bitcoin traded about 32% below its October 2025 record. Ether ETFs also extended a five-session losing streak, while altcoin funds delivered mixed results.
Bitcoin fell back to about $85,600 after sellers rejected $87,000 for the third time since Sept. 23. The move came as stocks hovered near records, Treasury yields climbed and the broader crypto market slipped to roughly $2.93 trillion.
Strive bought 2,000 Bitcoin for about $169 million between Sept. 28 and Oct. 2, its largest purchase since May. Its holdings reached 29,462 BTC, while the company reported $284.7 million in cash and no debt.
A 4chan post that correctly identified Bitcoin’s October 6, 2025 peak also predicted a cycle bottom on October 5, 2026. BTC has reached that date but remains well below its record, while analysts disagree on whether another decline is possible.
The SEC has approved Cboe’s request to list six Volatility Shares funds targeting three times the daily performance of Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, crude oil and natural gas futures. The products have no launch date yet and will require effective registration statements before trading.
