Uptober underway: Bitcoin closes in on 7-week high at $120K
Bitcoin surged 4% to $119,450, its highest in seven weeks as expectations of Fed rate cuts and October’s bullish history drove crypto market gains.
Bullish launches in 20 US states after winning New York licenses
Bullish’s crypto trading services are now on offer across 20 US states after receiving regulatory approval from New York’s financial regulator last month.
Alpaca rolls out network enabling direct tokenization of US stocks
The Instant Tokenization Network allows institutions to mint and redeem tokenized US stocks with in-kind settlement and 24/7 access.
Injective debuts pre-IPO derivatives, distancing from Robinhood private equity tokens
Injective launches onchain pre-IPO perpetuals for companies like OpenAI, offering leveraged exposure and a decentralized alternative to Robinhood’s tokens.
Solana may have an edge over Ethereum in staking ETFs, says Bitwise CEO
Hunter Horsley says Solana’s shorter unstaking period gives it an advantage over Ethereum in the race for staking ETFs, as US regulators prepare key decisions in October.
Trump nominates acting FDIC chair to officially head the agency
Travis Hill has served as acting FDIC chair since Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, later issuing guidance on crypto-related activities and criticizing allegations of debanking.
US lawmakers grapple with crypto tax policy amid government shutdown
Senate lawmakers debated whether cryptocurrencies should have special tax exemptions to encourage everyday use and the industry’s growth.
Bitcoin rallies as US government shutdown begins: Will BTC gains continue?
Traders and data suggest that Bitcoin may benefit from the US government shutdown, but how long will the gains last?
Crypto industry groups weigh in on CFTC’s future after key withdrawal
It’s unclear when US President Donald Trump could announce another pick to chair the CFTC amid a government shutdown with no end in sight.
Price predictions 10/1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, AVAX
Bitcoin started October on a strong note by rallying to $118,200. That clears the path for BTC to chase new all-time highs. Which altcoins could follow?