Bitcoin: Strategy wants to pay dividends every day on four stocks
The group is preparing an update to its dividend policy. The company wants to obtain the approval of its shareholders to change the payment schedule for its four preferred shares, including STRC. If the proposal is approved, each calendar day will become a record date, with payment on the next business day. This move brings Strategy closer to a model already adopted by Strive, another bitcoin treasury company. The initiative comes as STRC seeks to stabilize its share price after its drop in June.
Bitcoin ETF: Six days of inflows, but demand is slowing
US Bitcoin ETFs remain in the green, but the momentum has clearly changed. After a record of $998.9 million in inflows on Monday, flows fell to $190.7 million on Thursday, September 24, representing a drop of about 81% over three sessions. The series is still positive, however: six straight days of inflows have brought more than $2.8 billion to the funds. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has slipped back to around $83,800 after trading above $87,000 at the start of the week.
Bitget Hack: Circle and Tether freeze a small part of the loot
Circle and Tether froze on Friday part of the assets of an address linked to the Bitget hacking incident—about $318,000 in stablecoins. The amount remains marginal compared with the $387.5 million stolen. Most of the loot is held in ether, an asset that no issuer can block. The Bitget Hack article: Circle and Tether block a small part of the loot appeared first on Cointribune.
The query « how to buy bitcoin » now surpasses « how to invest in AI » on Google Trends. This result signals a more direct intent around BTC, but it does not measure the actual number of buyers or the amount of capital invested. The Google Trends article: Bitcoin regains ground against AI appeared first on Cointribune.
Bitcoin: Profit-taking remains far from previous peaks
The crypto market is entering a new phase after a strong rally in prices. This surge is prompting some holders to sell in order to realize gains quickly. However, the pace of profit-taking remains lower than that seen during previous peaks. Bitcoin is up 44% for the quarter, reaching nearly $85,000. After three consecutive quarters of decline, flows into ETFs show that demand is still active in the current crypto market and supported.
Bitget hacked: $228 million stolen in just 18 minutes
Bitget’s hack has finally affected approximately $387.5 million in assets, compared with an initial on-chain estimate of $228 million. The platform claims to have contained the attack, but keeps withdrawals suspended while it carries out its security checks. Bitget hacked: $228 million stolen in just 18 minutes first appeared on Cointribune.
MERGE Madrid takes place on October 27, 28, and 29, 2026, between the Bolsa de Madrid for the institutional summit and the Palacio de Cibeles for the main congress. The event positions itself as the meeting point between banks, regulators, and the crypto ecosystem in Southern Europe and Latin America. Cointribune is a media partner for the edition and provides a discount code for its community. The article MERGE Madrid 2026: Infos and promo code appeared first on Cointribune.
After a summer in the red at $5.8 billion, Bitcoin ETFs are back in positive territory for 2026. But while official flows are recovering, funds and ETFs sold bitcoin in the third quarter, when retail investors were buying heavily. A breakdown of a double-edged reversal. The Bitcoin ETF article: The 2026 flows finally turn green again appeared first on Cointribune.
Bitcoin: Wall Street still treats it like a technological bet
Bitcoin is often willingly presented as “digital gold.” In institutional portfolios, its placement is sometimes entirely different. A Bitwise survey conducted among 15 major institutions shows that several still put their crypto investments into sleeves dedicated to technology, innovation, or venture capital. Yet Bitcoin remains the common asset across all respondents exposed to cryptocurrencies. Allocations range from 0.5% to 13% of investable assets, with most falling between 1% and 2%.
Solana hits a record of $4.6 billion in tokenized assets
Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on Solana have reached a new peak. Their value climbed to $4.6 billion on September 23, according to data from RWA.xyz. At the same time, the number of wallets holding these assets has nearly doubled over the past month. The article Solana hits a record of $4.6 billion in tokenized assets appeared first on Cointribune.
XRP and Dogecoin: Long-term holders remain in the red
XRP and DOGE have shown significantly higher unrealized losses than bitcoin and Ethereum, according to information provided by Santiment. Such a signal can therefore help reduce the risk of profit-taking, however it does not guarantee a rebound after their next drop. The article XRP and Dogecoin: Long-term holders remain in the red first appeared on Cointribune.
Crypto treasuries no longer attract investors as much
Sequans Communications sold its last 314 BTC and officially ends its Bitcoin strategy. The French group now holds no crypto on its balance sheet after having owned more than 3,200 BTC at the peak of its accumulation. This exit comes at the wrong time for the entire cash management sector: according to DWF Ventures, only 4 of the 20 largest companies in the industry are still trading above the value of their crypto assets. The premium that was fueling their purchases is starting to seriously disappear.
Bitcoin: A historical indicator confirms market improvement
The recent rise in bitcoin prices provides a technical signal that the market closely watches. On September 22, the price crossed above its 365-day simple moving average, around $80,900. This move comes after 310 days below that line, according to Ryan Horst and Joni Zhuleku, founders of Altcoin Pro. Their study shows that this breakout has been followed by gains over several previous periods, while also noting that this indicator does not guarantee a sustained upward trend.
Bitcoin: JPMorgan estimates its production cost at $85,000
Bitcoin briefly broke above its average production cost, estimated at $85,000 by JPMorgan, after 280 days below that threshold. This would reduce forced sales by mining specialists; however, the price returning around $84,100 makes this relief still uncertain. The article Bitcoin: JPMorgan estimates its production cost at $85,000 appeared first on Cointribune.
Crypto: Zcash and Monero gain 24.5 billion in valuation in five months
Privacy coins are seeing a spectacular comeback in the crypto market. In five months, Zcash and Monero have added $24.54 billion in valuation amid growing institutional interest and regulatory debates. The article Crypto: Zcash and Monero gain 24.5 billion in valuation in five months appeared first on Cointribune.
The EU Act will strengthen its oversight of AI and tokenization from 2027
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Crypto in France: Binance, taxes, digital euro, what changes by 2027
Autumn 2026 is a turning point for cryptocurrency holders in France. Since July 1st, only platforms authorized under the European MiCA regulation can serve French customers, which has pushed Binance aside. On the crypto tax side, the flat tax has risen to 31.4%. Starting in June 2027, platforms will automatically send your transactions to the tax authorities. And while the European Central Bank is rolling out its regulation on blockchain, the 2027 finance bill is being prepared. Here, question by question, what changes in practice—and what you need to do.
The price of Bitcoin has fallen back to $83,200 after breaking through the $86,000 threshold at the beginning of the week. Indeed, the rise in bond yields and the increased probability of Fed rate hikes have put an end to this rebound. The article The rebound of Bitcoin falters because of the Fed appeared first on Cointribune.
Bitcoin faces a major expiration on derivatives. On Friday, September 25, about 182,000 BTC worth of options—representing $15.6 billion in notional value—will expire on Deribit. Calls dominate with 106,200 BTC, versus 75,900 BTC of puts. Settlement occurs while Bitcoin was trading around $85,000 at the time of the Deribit snapshot, which is well above the “max pain” level set at $76,000. The article Bitcoin: $15.6 billion in options expire Friday appeared first on Cointribune.
Institutions keep their crypto positions despite a 50% drop
The crypto market crash did not trigger sales among the institutions monitored by Bitwise. Despite a drop of about 50%, none of the 15 surveyed firms reduced its exposure, and several increased their positions. Bitcoin remains at the center of these allocations, often as the first asset for these investors. Behind this stability, investors cite their long-term, enduring convictions, while Ether and Solana remain subject to specific exit conditions in their portfolios.