Crypto regulation is shifting, Strategy keeps stacking BTC, Citi just raised its crypto targets, Polymarket traders are bleeding, Anthropic is eyeing a potential $2T IPO — and Elon Musk is heading back into the Pentagon.'

Here’s the morning brief:

1. SEC OPENS A NEW CRYPTO CUSTODY ROUTE

The SEC proposed new rules covering how investment advisers and regulated funds can custody crypto.

• Self-custody could be permitted under certain conditions
• State trust companies could serve as custodians
• 60-day public comment period

The bigger story: crypto custody is moving toward a more clearly defined regulatory framework.

2. STRATEGY NOW HOLDS 847,666 BTC

Strategy added another 1,665 BTC between Sept. 21–27, bringing total holdings to 847,666 BTC.

The purchase cost about $142.7M, at an average of $85,681 per BTC.

At this point, Strategy is basically running a corporate Bitcoin treasury with a side business attached.

3. CITI RAISES ITS BTC & ETH TARGETS

Citi lifted its 12-month forecasts:

• BTC: $113,000
• ETH: $3,028

The bank cited stronger crypto activity, favorable macro conditions and renewed ETF inflows.

Important: these are Citi’s forecasts, not guaranteed outcomes.

4. UNISWAP IS MAKING SERIOUS MONEY ON ROBINHOOD CHAIN

Uniswap’s protocol-fee expansion now includes Robinhood Chain.

The chain reportedly contributed 53% of Uniswap’s September revenue.

That makes Robinhood Chain an interesting case study for how quickly a new chain can become economically meaningful when trading activity concentrates around a major DEX.

5. POLYMARKET: 69.2% OF RETAIL ACCOUNTS FINISHED BELOW BREAK-EVEN

Galaxy Research analyzed 2.9M Polymarket retail accounts.

• 69.2% finished below break-even
• Aggregate losses: $338.9M
• Tech/science specialists were more profitable than sports specialists
• Automated accounts collectively gained $246.8M

The blockchain doesn't forget the PnL. 😂

6. ANTHROPIC MAY BE HEADING FOR A $2T IPO

Anthropic is reportedly preparing for a potential IPO as early as mid-November.

Reports suggest:

• Formal marketing could begin the week of Nov. 9
• Potential valuation: $1.8T–$2T
• 2025 revenue: roughly $4.6B
• 2025 net loss: nearly $42B

The AI IPO race is getting very real — and very expensive.

7. ELON MUSK GETS A PENTAGON JOB

The Pentagon named Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich as co-directors of Project Meridian, a 120-day study examining the future of warfare and the technologies the U.S. military may need.

The final report is due by Jan. 28, 2027.

The project will examine areas including AI, robotics, autonomous systems and other emerging military technologies.

MY TAKE

Crypto, AI, Wall Street and Washington are increasingly moving into the same conversation.

Regulation is becoming more defined.

Corporate BTC accumulation continues.

AI companies are approaching trillion-dollar valuations.

And autonomous technology is becoming a major national-security topic.

The crazy part?

This is just one morning in crypto.

Which story do you think deserves the most attention today?

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