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Illinois officials and crypto industry groups are asking a Sangamon County judge to delay the state’s 0.2% digital-asset tax from January to July 2027 while a constitutional challenge and rulemaking process continue.
A Zcash-focused advocacy group has registered to lobby in Washington, naming the CLARITY Act and two digital-asset tax proposals among its priorities. PGPZ received a $750,000 grant for its first year and has appointed Divij Pandya as its sole lobbyist.
The Nov. 3 U.S. midterm election could reshape crypto regulation, taxation and oversight. Polling cited by CoinDesk points to a possible Democratic House, while the Senate remains uncertain. Congressional control will influence agency supervision, future legislation and political scrutiny of crypto companies.
Cathie Wood says investors may need to “follow the agents” as AI software begins taking actions and spending money. Stablecoins and blockchains could support machine-to-machine payments, but banks, card networks and technology platforms are also competing to control this emerging financial infrastructure.
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The IMF approved a $139 million disbursement for El Salvador while urging the country to reduce state involvement in Bitcoin. The fund cited stronger-than-expected economic activity but said Bitcoin accumulation requirements had not been met, granting waivers tied to corrective measures.
Blast is shutting down its Ethereum layer-2 network after operating costs exceeded revenue. Users can withdraw through Blast until Oct. 26, after which they must use bridge contracts directly on Ethereum to access their assets.
Arthur Hayes said potential money creation to fund AI infrastructure and government debt could support crypto prices. At Cointelegraph’s CONNECT Seoul event, speakers also discussed Wall Street’s onchain advantage, stablecoin payments and liquidity risks for crypto treasury companies.
Zcash has fallen roughly 21% from its late-September peak after a 253% rally. A $30.25 million Grayscale ETF outflow and hack-linked transfers into Zcash’s shielded pool have weighed on sentiment, although technical indicators still point to a strong broader trend.
Darius Dale of 42 Macro expects near-term funding-liquidity weakness could keep Bitcoin volatile, but says a liquidity recovery in 2027 is more likely than not and could support a major rally over the following 12 to 18 months.
OpenAI confirmed it parted ways with three safety researchers over alleged violations of rules for handling sensitive information shared with an outside AI safety organization. The company has not identified the employees, recipient or material involved, as scrutiny grows over recent AI-agent incidents.
Illinois has delayed a planned 0.2% tax on digital assets from Jan. 1 to July 1, 2027, following lawsuits by crypto industry groups. The postponement allows legal challenges to proceed but does not repeal the measure or settle its constitutionality.
Bitcoin entered October with a strong technical trend but remained below $84,433 as higher interest rates and softer ETF flows challenged the “Uptober” narrative. Prediction markets showed confidence in a move toward $85,000, but assigned only 7% odds to a new all-time high before 2027.
European consumer authorities have opened 11 coordinated actions involving 10 game companies over in-game currency pricing, withdrawal rights, loot boxes and sales practices. The principles exclude cryptocurrencies and currencies earned only through gameplay, focusing on paid currencies in closed game economies.
Citigroup has raised its 12-month Bitcoin target to $113,000 and its Ethereum target to $3,028, citing stronger crypto activity, renewed ETF inflows and a supportive macro backdrop. The bank expects $5 billion in crypto inflows over the next year, at a steadier pace.
Illinois is expected to delay its 0.2% crypto tax until July 1 after state officials reached an agreement with industry groups. The postponement still requires court approval, while the groups continue challenging the tax’s validity and constitutionality.
Bitcoin gained 40% in the third quarter, but crypto security losses reached $1.26 billion across 247 incidents. September was the worst month of 2026, while limited insurance capacity and emerging AI threats added to concerns about the industry’s resilience.
Citigroup raised its 12-month bitcoin target to $113,000 and its ether target to $3,028, citing renewed ETF inflows, improving sentiment after regulatory developments and supportive economic conditions.
