French Committee Approves Tax on Stablecoin Conversions From 2027
Key Takeaways A French committee backed a proposal to tax crypto-to-stablecoin swaps, closing a tax deferral loophole. The amendment removes a crucial tax flexibility lever, preventing investors from parking untaxed crypto gains. The proposed rule faces a plenary vote on…
Bitcoin Traders Stack $4.5 Billion in Calls as $95K Bets Take Shape
Key Takeaways Deribit’s Oct. 30 $95,000 bitcoin calls hold 25,030.6 BTC in open interest. Coinglass shows calls control 60.24% of bitcoin options interest, against 39.76% in puts. Bitcoin futures open interest stands at $51.7 billion, down 1.59% over 24 hours….
Bitcoin Price Holds $82K as Blackrock Leads ETF Rebound
Key Takeaways Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew $21.13M on Friday, ending two heavy days of redemptions with modest relief. Ether ETFs lost $56.10M, extending outflows to nine sessions as NEAR kept attracting capital. The key test is whether Blackrock-led bitcoin…
Bitcoin Price Clings to $82,800 as the Next Breakout Remains Elusive
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s price traded near $82,816 on Oct. 10, holding its range as bulls defended support around $82,200. Bitcoin’s technical indicators remain mixed, with neutral momentum but stronger longer-term moving averages. Bitcoin bulls need to reclaim $83,432 to $84,400,…
Strive Is Running Saylor’s Playbook and Has Raised Enough for 638 Bitcoin
Key Takeaways Strive’s SATA raised an estimated $55M in the week of Oct. 5, 2026, enough for roughly 638 BTC. Strive held 29,462 BTC on Oct. 2, while Strategy sold zero STRC shares from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4. Strive…
Does This $32M Whale Know Where Bitcoin’s Price Goes After $82.5K
Key Takeaways A Hyperliquid whale holds a 391.48 BTC short worth $32.36M, opened near $82,863 with 13x cross leverage. Polymarket puts bitcoin’s odds of reaching $100,000 by Dec. 31, 2026, at just 27.5%. Coinglass data shows about $3.3B in shorts…
Lithuania Aligns Crypto User Tracking Rules With EU Framework
Key Takeaways The State Tax Inspectorate updated user reporting rules for crypto platforms under Lithuania’s Order VA-63. Rules align with EU DAC8 standards, requiring CASP platforms to gather user tax data to avoid penalties. Full operational reporting takes effect across…
[Op-Ed] Harry Santos: Atty. Edwin Lacierda for DICT: The Philippines Needs a Tech Builder, Not Just a Tech Bureaucrat
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The next head of the Department of Information and Communications Technology should understand technology, communicate the plans well with the…
Credit Unions Could Face 26 New Stablecoin Reporting Fields
Key Takeaways Custody services account for 17 of the 26 proposed reporting fields. NCUA targets the March 31, 2027, reporting date for implementation. The 47-hour burden estimate covers the full quarterly financial report. Stablecoin Custody and Holdings Face Closer Oversight…
Founder Confirms CryptoBilis Sold Before Ledger Supply Chain Attack: What Hardware Wallet Owners Must Do
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Authorized hardware wallet reseller CryptoBilis underwent a corporate ownership transfer months before becoming the epicenter of a supply chain attack…
