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26 September 2026

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💸 Bitcoin ETFs erase a $5.8B deficit and return to positive territory! U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have completed a remarkable turnaround. After falling to a $5.8 billion year-to-date deficit in July, the funds have now recovered all of those losses and reached approximately $800 million in net inflows for 2026. The recovery was powered by six consecutive trading sessions of inflows totaling $2.84 billion. BlackRock’s IBIT alone attracted roughly $1.35 billion during the streak nearly half of the total. Daily inflows have begun to cool, but the broader signal remains significant: institutional demand has returned as Bitcoin recovered from below $58,000 in June to the $84,000–$85,000 range. The deficit has been erased. The next question is whether this demand can remain strong enough to support Bitcoin’s next major move. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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27 September 2026

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Bitcoin ETFs Stage a Major Comeback with $2.4B Weekly Inflow U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $2.4 billion in net inflows last week their strongest weekly performance since October 2025. The surge completely reversed a $5.8 billion year-to-date deficit recorded in July, pushing total ETF flows for 2026 back into positive territory at roughly $934 million. BlackRock’s IBIT led the recovery with around $1.2 billion, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with more than $700 million. The sharp turnaround suggests institutional demand is returning but whether the momentum can continue will remain a key signal for Bitcoin’s next major move. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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28 September 2026

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Vitalik Buterin Unveils Ethereum’s 2030 Vision: “It’s Not Just a Blockchain Anymore” Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a sweeping vision to transform Ethereum into a “cryptographic world computer” by 2030. Instead of every node downloading and repeating the same computation, nodes could verify compact cryptographic proofs while data storage and computation are distributed across the network. This architecture aims to improve scalability without sacrificing decentralization, security or privacy. The roadmap beyond the Hegota upgrade includes recursive STARKs, automated formal verification and quantum-safe cryptography. Buterin also expects Ethereum to reach 4–8 second slots and finality within 8–32 seconds by 2030. The vision is clear: Ethereum is evolving from a traditional blockchain into a broader cryptographic infrastructure capable of coordinating computation, data and finance at global scale. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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29 September 2026

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Strategy Adds 1,665 BTC, Taking Its Holdings to 847,666 Bitcoin! Michael Saylor’s Strategy has purchased another 1,665 BTC for approximately $142.7 million, paying an average price of $85,681 per Bitcoin. The latest acquisition brings the company’s total holdings to 847,666 BTC equal to roughly 4.04% of Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply. Strategy has invested a total of about $63.95 billion, with an average acquisition cost of $75,437 per BTC. The purchase was funded through the sale of 1.47 million MSTR shares, which generated approximately $246.2 million in net proceeds. Part of the remaining capital was used to repurchase STRC preferred shares. Strategy is already the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder and Saylor is still adding more orange to the balance sheet. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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30 September 2026

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🇺🇸 U.S. Senate Report Calls Tether a Financial “Lifeline” for Iran A report released by Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations claims that USDT has become a key component of Iran’s shadow banking network, helping sanctioned entities move funds outside the traditional financial system. Investigators examined 846 wallets linked to Iran and its proxies, finding that 84% transacted exclusively or almost exclusively in USDT. The report also alleged that the stablecoin was used in networks connected to oil sales, regional proxies and military procurement. Tether responded by emphasizing its cooperation with law enforcement, stating that it helped freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT during 2026. The case highlights both sides of centralized stablecoins: they can facilitate fast global transfers, but issuers can also freeze assets when illicit wallets are identified. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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1 October 2026

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Open USD Launches a New Stablecoin Model to Challenge Tether and Circle Open USD (OUSD) has officially launched with a different approach to the stablecoin business: instead of concentrating ownership and reserve income within a single issuer, it plans to reward the companies that actively help grow the network. Coinbase, Mastercard, Shopify, Stripe and Visa are its first five founding partners, collectively committing more than $1 billion in liquidity. OUSD is now available across Ethereum, Solana, Base and Tempo. CEO Zach Abrams said the “overwhelming majority” of Open Standard’s equity will gradually be distributed to founders and network partners based on their contribution to OUSD supply and transaction activity. It is an ambitious model turning distributors and users into stakeholders but breaking the liquidity dominance of USDT and USDC will be the real test. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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2 October 2026

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Citi Raises Its 12-Month Bitcoin Target to $113K! Citigroup has upgraded its outlook for the two largest cryptocurrencies as institutional demand begins to recover: • Bitcoin: $82,000 → $113,000 • Ethereum: $2,240 → $3,028 The bank cited stronger crypto activity, a supportive macro environment and renewed ETF inflows. Citi also expects crypto investment products to attract approximately $5 billion over the next 12 months. The ETF recovery is already taking shape. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted around $6.34 billion in Q3, helping BTC gain nearly 43% its strongest quarter since Q4 2024. ETF demand is returning, but whether Bitcoin can reach Citi’s target will depend on sustained institutional inflows and the broader macro environment. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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3 October 2026

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Blast Shuts Down Its Ethereum Layer-2! Blast once one of Ethereum’s largest Layer-2 networks with more than $2 billion in TVL is winding down after operating costs surpassed network revenue and assets plunged roughly 98% from their peak. Users are strongly advised to bridge their assets back to Ethereum before October 26, 2026. After that date, withdrawals will remain possible, but the standard Blast interface will no longer be available. Users will instead need to interact directly with the bridge contract on Ethereum making the process more technical and potentially riskier. Blast’s collapse highlights a key challenge for Layer-2 networks: incentive-driven growth means little without sustainable revenue and long-term user demand. If you still hold assets on Blast, use only the official bridge and remain alert for phishing links. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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4 October 2026

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Weak U.S. Jobs Data Sends Bitcoin Toward $87K! The U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September, far below the roughly 90,000 expected, while unemployment rose from 4.1% to 4.2%. Payroll figures for the previous two months were also revised down by a combined 60,000 jobs. The weaker labor data pushed Treasury yields lower and reduced expectations for another Fed rate hike in October. Bitcoin initially climbed more than 2% to nearly $87,000 before cooling, but continued to hold above the key $84,000 level. The short-term setup appears supportive for risk assets but weaker employment can become a concern if it develops into a broader economic slowdown. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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5 October 2026

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😂 Bitcoin ETFs Attract $2.65B in September! U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $2.65 billion in net inflows during September, marking their second-strongest month since October 2025. Although inflows slowed from August’s $3.52 billion, the funds still attracted more than $2.5 billion for a second consecutive month. Total inflows during Q3 reached approximately $6.34 billion, highlighting renewed demand for regulated Bitcoin exposure after a difficult first half of 2026. The next key signal is whether this momentum continues into October. Sustained ETF demand could provide a stronger foundation for Bitcoin’s next major move. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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6 October 2026

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Tom Lee: Ethereum Is “Dwarfing” Other Macro Assets Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee says Ethereum outperformed the S&P 500 by 6,832 basis points or 68.32 percentage points during Q3 2026, despite rising oil prices, surging bond yields and tighter financial conditions. Bitmine reinforced that conviction by purchasing another 15,112 ETH, increasing its treasury to: • 6,016,414 ETH worth approximately $16.4 billion • Around 4.9% of Ethereum’s circulating supply • 5.07 million ETH staked, representing 84% of its holdings • Estimated annual staking revenue of $363 million The company has now bought ETH every week since launching its treasury strategy in June 2025, placing it close to its long-term target of owning 5% of Ethereum’s supply. Tom Lee’s message is clear: Bitmine is not merely bullish on ETH’s price it is positioning around Ethereum as infrastructure for tokenization, stablecoins and institutional finance. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. DYOR. #Ethereum #ETH #Bitmine #TomLee #CryptoNews

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7 October 2026

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Abstract, the consumer-focused Ethereum Layer 2 backed by Pudgy Penguins’ parent company Igloo, will officially cease operations on December 15, 2026. Despite onboarding more than 400,000 users and hosting over 144 applications, the network struggled with stagnant growth, thin liquidity, a limited DeFi ecosystem and weak institutional adoption making its standalone model financially unsustainable. Users must bridge their assets away from Abstract before the deadline or risk losing access to their funds. Igloo will now redirect its resources toward Pudgy Penguins, Pudgy NFTs and PENGU. The company also confirmed that it will not launch an Abstract token to keep the network running. Only use Abstract’s official Migration Hub or native bridge, and remain cautious of fake migration links. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. DYOR. #AbstractChain #PudgyPenguins #PENGU #Ethereum

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8 October 2026

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💸 Bitcoin Slides to $82.7K as Crypto Liquidations Surge! Bitcoin fell to $82,734, marking its lowest level of October as renewed tensions involving Iran pushed oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields sharply higher. Brent crude climbed above $101 per barrel, while rising bond yields and a stronger dollar added pressure across risk assets. Crypto liquidations surged approximately 235% to $547 million within 24 hours as leveraged positions were forced out of the market. Ethereum also came under heavier selling pressure, with roughly $174 million in ETH positions liquidated. Sentiment weakened further after Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee said the company would stop accumulating ETH once it reaches its target of owning 5% of the circulating supply. Smaller assets suffered even deeper losses, particularly DeFi, memecoin and Ethereum Layer-2 tokens. The next key question is whether Bitcoin can reclaim $84,000 or if rising oil prices and bond yields will trigger another wave of deleveraging. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. #Bitcoin #BTC #Ethereum #Liquidations #CryptoMarket

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9 October 2026

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Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Nearly $485M in a Single Session U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $484.9 million in net outflows on October 7, signaling a sharp shift in institutional flows amid renewed market volatility. BlackRock’s IBIT led the withdrawals with $207.7 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at $105.1 million and ARK 21Shares’ ARKB at $101.7 million. Ethereum ETFs also came under pressure, posting $160.9 million in net outflows, including $116.1 million from BlackRock’s ETHA. Data for October 8 remains incomplete, with flows from major funds including IBIT and ETHA still missing. Any provisional total should therefore not be treated as the final result. The next few sessions will reveal whether this is temporary profit-taking or the beginning of a broader slowdown in institutional demand. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. DYOR. #Bitcoin #Ethereum #BitcoinETF #CryptoETF #InstitutionalInvesting

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🚨 Was Ledger Hacked? $86M in Crypto Reportedly Drained Ledger is investigating reports that more than $86 million may have been stolen from hundreds of wallets linked to devices sold by Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. The leading theory is a potential supply-chain attack, with some devices possibly modified before reaching customers. However, the estimated losses and precise attack method remain unconfirmed. Ledger says there is currently no evidence that its internal systems or global security infrastructure were compromised. The company has asked CryptoBilis to suspend Ledger sales while the investigation continues. Recent CryptoBilis customers are advised not to activate unused devices. Those already using one should consider transferring assets to a new wallet with a completely new recovery phrase. #Ledger #CryptoSecurity #HardwareWallet #CryptoNews

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11 October 2026

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Hyperliquid Surpasses $1.4B in Cumulative Revenue! According to research from Castle Labs, Hyperliquid has generated more than $1.4 billion in cumulative protocol revenue, with over $1.26 billion used to repurchase HYPE on the open market. The platform also controls more than 56% of open interest across the on-chain perpetuals market, reinforcing its dominant position in decentralized derivatives. These figures represent cumulative protocol activity not monthly revenue or net profit. The repurchased HYPE is held by the Assistance Fund and should not automatically be considered permanently burned. Hyperliquid is no longer just growing it is building one of DeFi’s strongest revenue engines. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. #Hyperliquid #HYPE #DeFi #CryptoNews

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12 October 2026

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₿ Michael Saylor Signals Another Bitcoin Buy Is Strategy Loading Up Again? Michael Saylor has once again sparked speculation that Strategy may be preparing to announce another Bitcoin purchase. In an October 11 post on X, Saylor shared his familiar accumulation signal but provided no details about the amount of BTC purchased, the acquisition price or whether a transaction has already been completed. Cointelegraph noted that any official filing could arrive on October 13, as October 12 is a U.S. federal holiday. Until then, the post should be treated as a hint rather than confirmation. Strategy remains the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, so any new purchase could reinforce institutional confidence and attract significant market attention. For now, the key question is simple: How much Bitcoin did Saylor buy this time? For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. #Bitcoin #BTC #Strategy #MichaelSaylor #CryptoNews

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13 October 2026

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Bubblemaps Flags a $125K Pattern Behind 49 Token Promotions On-chain analytics firm Bubblemaps has accused Pump.fun influencer Ethan of earning approximately $125,000 through 49 token callouts. According to its analysis, wallets suspected of being connected to Ethan repeatedly bought tokens before his public posts and began selling an average of just three minutes after the first promotion sometimes while he was still publicly bullish. Estimated earnings included: • $45,000 in trading profits • $80,000 in promotional rewards The findings raise fresh concerns about influencer-led token promotions, where retail buyers may enter only after insiders have already secured their positions. However, the wallet connections and earnings remain Bubblemaps’ estimates. They have not been independently verified or established through legal proceedings. Always research token promotions carefully before trading. #Bubblemaps #PumpFun #CryptoSecurity #Memecoins

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14 October 2026

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🇰🇷 South Korea Blocks 27 Unregistered Crypto Websites South Korea is tightening its oversight of offshore crypto platforms, ordering domestic access restrictions on 27 unregistered exchange websites, including MEXC, KuCoin, BingX, Phemex and BitMart. The action extends earlier app-store restrictions to web browsers, closing a major access route for Korean users. Authorities determine whether an overseas exchange targets the local market through factors such as Korean-language services, domestic marketing and support for won-based payments. Importantly, this is a South Korea-specific access block it does not mean the exchanges are shutting down globally. However, affected users could face difficulties accessing accounts or withdrawing funds once the restrictions are fully enforced. The move highlights growing compliance pressure on international exchanges operating across regulated markets. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. #SouthKorea #CryptoRegulation #MEXC #KuCoin #BingX

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15 October 2026

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🇺🇸 Polygon Expands Into Regulated U.S. Payments Polygon Labs has completed its acquisition of Coinme, significantly expanding the payment infrastructure behind its Open Money Stack. Through its U.S. payments business, Polygon now has: • 11 applicable exemptions • Coverage across 48 U.S. states • 37 state money-transmitter licenses • Registration with FinCEN as a money services business The acquisition connects regulated fiat access with digital wallets, cross-chain routing and stablecoin settlement allowing businesses to manage payments through a more unified infrastructure. Tazapay, Mesh, Toku and Kira are among the first companies adopting the stack for cross-border payments, account funding and global payroll. This marks a major shift for Polygon: from blockchain infrastructure provider to a broader regulated payments platform. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. #Polygon #Coinme #Stablecoins #Payments #Crypto

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16 October 2026

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Starknet Opens Poll on an Independent L1 A non-binding governance poll opened on October 15, asking STRK holders whether to support research into an independent, post-quantum L1. The poll runs for seven days. Key points: • A Yes result starts research and further proposals. • No migration has been approved and no transition timeline exists. • The proposal retains STRK, with no new token. • Bridges with Ethereum would remain open under the proposal. The authors cite greater control over security as the motivation, including reduced dependence on Ethereum's roadmap for bridge and data-availability protections. This poll does not itself move Starknet off Ethereum. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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17 October 2026

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Lombard Bounty: Check Eligibility First For experienced security researchers: Lombard's Immunefi bounty is open. This is an existing program, not a new airdrop. 1. Read the current asset/impact scope and exclusions. 2. Reproduce an original issue on a local fork; mainnet/public-testnet testing is prohibited. 3. Prepare a proof of concept and report privately through Immunefi. Rewards depend on validation and are paid in USDC on Ethereum. KYC is required for payout; every submission carries a non-refundable fee. The public page does not state the fee amount. Check it and your eligibility before submitting; Vietnam eligibility is unconfirmed. No fixed closing date is listed. Rules and submission route: https://immunefi.com/bug-bounty/lombard-finance/information/ For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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18 October 2026

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Before Your Next Quest: Review Token Approvals Practical guide for EVM quest users: disconnecting a dapp does not cancel its token allowances. An existing approval may still let that contract move the tokens it covers. 1. Open https://portfolio.metamask.io/ yourself and select Spending Caps under Overview. 2. Review the account, network, token and spender before choosing an allowance to remove. 3. Use Revoke and check the transaction in your wallet before confirming. Keep native gas available on that network. MetaMask's guide lists Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Optimism and Base. Check the selected network; permissions are not one universal list. Revocation costs gas. It does not recover stolen funds or repair a compromised recovery phrase. This is wallet maintenance, not a reward campaign. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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2 November 2026

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Watch Devcon's AI Trust AMA Devcon's public Lotus Stage 2 stream will carry Audrey Tang and Vitalik Buterin's discussion on keeping AI agents safe. Watch remotely on 3 November, 16:00–16:25 ICT, to learn how to assess agent errors and trust in model providers. This suits crypto and AI-curious readers. Devcon is Ethereum's developer conference. This session explores both agents' behaviour and how outsiders can verify the safety claims behind them. 1. Open the official public Lotus Stage 2 stream below. 2. Set your own reminder for 16:00 ICT; the stage stream starts at 15:30. 3. Check https://app.devcon.org for agenda changes, or watch the recording later. Public viewing needs no event ticket. Live Q&A in the app requires an account with a valid ticket. The early-access schedule may change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UAw-UuQL-A For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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