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Despite comparing it to a money market or high yield bank account as recently as September 29 and planning expansions to cater to euro, pound, or yen investors across the globe, Michael Saylor has admitted that he’s not been able to sell any of his $4.2 billion worth of stretch (STRC) at-the-market (ATM) offering. On July 31, 2025, Saylor’s Strategy engaged Morgan Stanley, TD, Barclays, and other financial giants to sell up to tens of thousands of shares of STRC at prevailing market prices. The company established this program on July 31, but hasn’t utilized it at all. Untapped, the…

Thailand introduces 0% capital gains tax on Bitcoin gains made through licensed national exchanges. Only profits from SEC-licensed crypto platforms get tax benefits; overseas trades still fully taxable. New tax rule boosts crypto investment, making Bitcoin trading cheaper and more attractive in Thailand Thailand has introduced a 0% capital gains tax on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies traded on national exchanges licensed by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move aims to attract foreign investment and help Thailand become a central hub for digital assets. Key Details of Thailand’s 0% Tax on Bitcoin Gains Thailand’s new rule removes personal…

Jump Trading has begun making markets on Kalshi, becoming one of the first major proprietary trading firms to participate in the event-betting business that’s drawing interest from both Wall Street and Silicon Valley. The Chicago-based firm has been providing liquidity on event contracts that allow users to wager on everything from elections to sports outcomes, according to Bloomberg, quoting people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity. The move comes as prediction markets experience explosive growth, with platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket handling a combined $7.4 billion in trades during October alone. Sports contracts have emerged as the dominant category,…

Greenidge Generation Holdings, a Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, disclosed that a fire broke out at its mining facility in Dresden, New York, where it co-hosts operations with mining company NYDIG. The fire broke out on Sunday due to an “electrical switchgear failure,” forcing the company to de-energize the entire facility, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. The fire did not damage the mining rigs, and the company said it would resume normal operations within a “few weeks,” without providing specific dates. Greenidge disclosed the fire at the Dresden, New York, facility in a recent SEC filing. Source:…

Table of Contents What are the Most Important Ethereum Updates This Month?Coinbase Launches ETH-backed Loans for US UsersHow is Ethereum’s L2 ecosystem changing?New ETH Perpetual Futures Arrive in SingaporeEthereum Foundation Changes its Grants ProgramKohaku Introduces New Privacy Tools for Ethereum WalletsBitMine Plans a Large ETH Validator NetworkMarket activity: ETFs, Futures, and LiquidationsConclusionResources:Frequently Asked Questions Ethereum has seen several important updates across its ecosystem in recent weeks. These updates span lending, privacy, layer 2 development, institutional products, staking plans, and ETF market activity. The main recent update is that Ethereum’s ecosystem is expanding on multiple fronts at the same time, including…

Robinhood has yet to address the apparent platform-wide outage of its trading services across the mobile app and website. Summary Thousands of Robinhood users reported being unable to do trades Traders are complaining about being unable to close positions, which can result in losses Scammers are already trying to exploit the situation with phishing messages Robinhood is experiencing a major, platform-wide outage. On Monday, Oct. 6, tens of thousands of Robinhood traders were apparently unable to perform trades on Robinhood apps. Many took to social media to complain. Shares of Robinhood were lower by around 1% after opening for trading…

The American financial system stands at a turning point as Bank of America signals a shift toward crypto integration. The bank notes a fresh wave of interest in crypto payment adoption across leading institutions. This change reflects rising comfort with digital assets after years of hesitation. Investors sense that a new system may soon appear across the country. Banks want fast transactions, strong security and new revenue tools. They now see these benefits through crypto payment adoption as more customers demand flexible choices. Every major industry now explores crypto functions, and banks want to stay ahead. US banking crypto activity…

DMND, a new mining pool built around Stratum V2 which began taking applicants for a soft private launch earlier this year, is now open for all miners to create accounts. Miners can register here to begin onboarding. DMND’s full public launch comes after a successful SOC 2 Type 2 audit, proving compliance with security policies necessary for large scale miners. “With our SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and streamlined business verification practices, the DMND pool is built for operators who value security, transparency, and professional-grade standards,” said DMND Co-Founder & CEO, Alejandro De La Torre. “Combined with miner-controlled block construction,…

Ethereum price continues to show weakening momentum as bullish volume fades and bearish candles strengthen, increasing the likelihood of a deeper correction toward key lower support levels. Summary Selling pressure continues to outweigh buying interest across multiple time frames Recent bounce shows limited strength, signalling momentum remains unstable Broader structure indicates Ethereum may still be searching for a confirmed bottom Ethereum’s (ETH) recent price movements reflect growing downside pressure as bullish momentum continues to fade across higher time frames. A series of bearish engulfing candles, combined with weakening buyer participation, has shifted the market’s tone toward caution. Even as BitMine…

Louisiana Representative Cleo Fields is currently facing scrutiny for a pair of notably well-timed stock trades. In July, Fields bought shares in the Bitcoin mining company IREN. The stock price has since surged massively. Fields also purchased Oracle shares just weeks before the company announced it would oversee TikTok’s US algorithm. Both transactions occurred shortly before news that caused the respective stock prices to rise significantly. Lawmaker’s Timely Bitcoin Mining Stock Buy The persistent debate over whether Congressional representatives use their positions for insider trading has resurfaced this week after Louisiana Representative Cleo Fields’ investment portfolio saw exponential growth following…