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Four decade-old Bitcoin wallets moved 1,971 BTC worth about $161 million between September 6 and September 22. One transfer involved 600 BTC valued at $51.9 million, while three wallets carried “Noah Doe” lawsuit tags.
CME is adding standard and micro futures for Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap, extending its crypto derivatives lineup. Decrypt says the exchange already offers altcoin futures tied to Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche and Sui.
Animoca Brands has suspended reverse merger talks with Currenc, delaying its planned Nasdaq debut. The company said it remains committed to pursuing a listing on a major exchange, although no revised timeline or alternative transaction was provided.
X is suing two UK Bitcoin influencers, alleging they used six coordinated accounts and an automated operation to obtain at least $278,000 from the platform’s now-defunct Creator Revenue Sharing Program.
CoinDesk reports that Google and Apple are seeking crypto talent, potentially for separate projects involving stablecoins and tokenized deposits. The job listings suggest interest in digital-asset infrastructure but do not confirm products, launch plans or timelines.
The Celsius estate is suing BitMEX over the alleged wrongful liquidation and seizure of 6,360 BTC, worth nearly $490 million, during the March 2020 market crash. The lawsuit comes ahead of BitMEX’s exchange closure.
Bitcoin Suisse plans to move up to half of its Swiss jobs to lower-cost international hubs, according to Finews. The relocation would affect back-office functions as the firm expands its global wealth and asset management business.
CCI and the Blockchain Association are seeking to block Illinois’ planned 0.2% crypto tax before its January effective date, arguing that the measure is unconstitutional and would impose costly compliance burdens.
Strive issued nearly one million preferred shares to buy Bitcoin, adding $12 million to its dividend obligations. At a 13% rate, SATA payouts imply annual costs of about $130 million, with static cash coverage near 19 months.
CryptoSlate reports that perpetual contracts are moving from Bitcoin toward possible U.S. oil-market use, with a regulator seeking lawsuit dismissal and reported WTI plans testing the boundaries of American financial markets.
The CFTC has filed to dismiss CME Group’s lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures, arguing that CME lacked standing and criticizing its claims as “much ado about nothing,” Cointelegraph reported.
Michigan authorities continue their effort to block Kalshi as a potential Supreme Court fight approaches. Kalshi previously said federal instructions to disregard a June state restraining order left it in an “impossible position.”
The CFTC has asked a judge to dismiss CME’s lawsuit over the approval of Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetual contract, arguing CME has not shown concrete financial harm needed to challenge the decision.
