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Musk’s SpaceX-Tesla Merger Would Create a Bitcoin Treasury Behemoth

Musk said both boards formed committees to weigh a tie-up that would combine Tesla’s 11,509 BTC and SpaceX’s 18,712 BTC—roughly $2.5 billion worth—onto a single balance…

Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules

Six major blockchain organizations urged the SEC to formally recognize digital commodities as non-securities in its proposed regulatory framework.

“Massively Undervalued” – Samson Mow on MSTR & Bitcoin Treasuries

OCC finalizes GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers and custody

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s final rule covers payment stablecoin issuance and some custody activities, with the GENIUS Act framework taking effect in…

Why centralized exchanges refuse to list legacy crypto tokens without explicit SEC immunity

Vault12 raised $17.45 million selling VGT in 2018 and says it met or dropped every promise, yet the token has never traded on a centralized exchange.

OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules Ahead of January Deadline

The rule sets reserve, redemption and risk standards for issuers, but the OCC has yet to say when it will begin accepting applications.

First out the gate: OCC debuts final rule implementing Trump-signed GENIUS Act

OCC published its final GENIUS Act stablecoin rule, effective Jan. 18, dropping a proposed presumption on third-party rewards arrangements.

OCC's final rule to start fresh in weighing stablecoin rewards against GENIUS Act ban

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is the first of several federal agencies to finish writing regulations under the act.

OpenAI Buys Orchestra Bio to Put AI Agents in Charge of Drug Development Grunt Work

The ChatGPT maker is folding Orchestra’s drug-program agents into Rosalind, its life sciences suite, betting AI can shave time off the decade-plus it takes to bring a…

U.S. CFTC sets agenda for AI forum, exploring trading and agentic finance

A Commodity Futures Trading Commission task force is scheduled for October 28 to talk about how the latest "super intelligence" technology may impact markets.

Bitwise, Hyperliquid seek SEC rule changes for token trading, airdrops

The firms are seeking clearer guidance on the classification of crypto assets and secondary-market trading as the SEC’s public comment period comes to a close.

Bitcoin Treasury Strive Debuts New Preferred Stock With 15% Dividend

Strive’s second preferred stock offering, SATS, debuted Tuesday on the Nasdaq.

Crypto firms, Wall Street push SEC to revise Regulation Crypto Assets as comments close

As the SEC’s comment period on a cryptocurrency proposal draws to a close, digital asset firms and Wall Street institutions have thoughts.

Utah likens Kalshi to a ‘back-alley gambling den’ in lawsuit naming Susquehanna firms

Utah seeks to recover alleged gambling profits and block Kalshi bets across sports, politics and culture.

Strive closes $630M SATS IPO, leaves Bitcoin allocation unspecified

The Bitcoin treasury company could acquire an estimated 7,372 BTC with its net proceeds, potentially surpassing Metaplanet’s holdings if it allocates the full amount.

BlackRock Files for Bitcoin ETF With Downside Buffer and Capped Upside

A new filing with the SEC shows BlackRock wants to release an exchange-traded fund that offers downside protection but also caps gains.

What Is Strategy (MSTR)? The Bitcoin Treasury Company

Strategy’s co-founder Michael Saylor pioneered the Bitcoin treasury playbook. Here’s what you need to know.

Kazakhstan court bars Coinbase, five others from unlicensed crypto services in Astana International Financial Centre

The court injunctions apply strictly to users within the AIFC and do not extend across the rest of Kazakhstan.

Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs join objections to OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading

Seven more issuers have opted out of being listed on the planned tokenized stock venue under the SEC's framework, bringing its disclosed objection count to 16.

France's parliament approves vote to hit stablecoin trades with 31% capital gains tax

Amendment I-3898 removes tax deferral for MiCA-compliant stablecoins starting January 2027.

Kazakhstan court orders curbs on Coinbase, BingX and four others

Nine other crypto platforms voluntarily restricted app access in Kazakhstan, prompting the regulator to withdraw its claims against them.

Blockchain Association says Treasury’s GENIUS Act rollout needs clearer DeFi, foreign issuer rules

The group filed comments on Treasury's proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act, which governs who can issue and sell payment stablecoins.

Bitcoin rally could revive treasury buying, but easy-money days over

“A return to last year’s indiscriminate capital raising looks unlikely,” said Bitfinex head of derivatives Jag Kooner.

Solana treasury firm SkyAI sells all SOL holdings, launches $201M buyback

The former medical device maker has liquidated its Solana treasury and is offering to repurchase shares and warrants using its $223.8 million cash holdings.

Market participants weigh in on SEC’s proposed crypto regulations

The financial agency is scheduled to close public comments on its ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’ proposed in August.

Trump-associated ALT5 Sigma down 96% since WLFI deal

ALT5 Sigma, the World Liberty Financial token treasury firm, has fallen 96% since it announced it was acquiring WLFI tokens.

U.S. CFTC rebuffs CME legal stance in consequential fight over perpetual futures

The future of perps in the U.S. may be at stake as the CFTC argues that CME hasn't shown the new policy is hurting it after the agency OK'd its first bitcoin perp.

Abandoned Bitcoin? Wallet Targeted by Noah Doe Lawsuit Moves $33 Million

A Bitcoin address dormant since 2013 moved 411.45 BTC worth about $33.4 million, according to Galaxy Research, and it’s among the wallets named in the “Noah Doe” lawsuit.

Strive buys $335M in Bitcoin, boosting holdings to 36,818 BTC

The Bitcoin treasury company added another 1,223 BTC after an earlier purchase pushed it past MARA Holdings, while continuing to expand its reserves through equity…

Strategy Keeps Buying: Third Purchase This Month Brings October Spending to $73 Million

The bitcoin treasury company notched its third buy of October last week.

SkyAI sells off entire Solana treasury as it launches $201 million buyback

SkyAI holds $223.8 million in cash after selling all its SOL, with its $3 buyback running through Oct. 29.

Bitmine adds 12,535 ETH as treasury reaches 6.04 million tokens

Bitmine bought 12,535 ETH last week, lifting its treasury to 6.04 million tokens and total investment holdings to $15.1 billion.

Made an ‘honest’ mistake with crypto taxes? New bill offers way out

A proposed US bill would let crypto investors correct past tax reporting mistakes through a dedicated disclosure program, with reduced penalties for eligible taxpayers.

Strategy Buys $22M in Bitcoin, Buys Back $193M of STRC

The Bitcoin treasury firm raised its preferred stock buyback cap to $3 billion and now holds 848,517 BTC, bought at an average of $75,446.

BingX, YouHodler added to ESMA MiCA register in latest update

ESMA’s latest MiCA register update includes BingX, YouHodler and Banco Santander’s Openbank, bringing the total to 375 unique CASPs.

Live updates: Bitcoin holds near $82,000 as Nasdaq rebounds more than 1%

Bitcoin treasury company Strive continued to add large numbers of BTC to its balance sheet, while far larger peer Strategy acquired only a small amount.

SEC tokenized stock framework faces issuer pushback as Broadcom, Verizon object to OKX-ICE listing

Eight more companies objected to trading on the planned OKX-ICE venue, while Nasdaq has separately said it would opt out under the SEC’s framework.

Crypto.com, Novig sue Missouri over sports event contracts; Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood hold off

Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood and Underdog, which also received cease-and-desist orders, have not filed suits in Missouri, according to court records.

Circle defends USDC economics as stablecoin rivals court its partners with bigger cut

Coinbase, Circle’s largest USDC partner, also backs Open USD, a rival network that passes reserve income to partners after a management fee.

TokenMaxxing: How to Get the Most Out of Your AI Models

AI companies charge by the token, and most people burn them on jobs a cheap model could do. Here's how to spend less and get better results, from your first prompt to…