Investors could gain access to a wider range of crypto strategies under an SEC proposal. The plan would update longstanding safekeeping requirements for investment advisers and regulated funds under federal securities laws.
Key Takeaways
Self-custody would require an unavailable permitted custodian.
State trust companies could hold customer crypto subject to safeguards.
A 60-day comment period…
Bitcoin’s October gains may depend on continued buying as higher Treasury yields compete for investors’ money, according to Bitfinex. Its outlook tracks 17 economic releases and recurring indicators, with inflation and the Federal Reserve decision taking priority.
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XRP is valued at nearly 6% of bitcoin’s market capitalization, a level Grayscale cites as context for how far rival digital currencies can grow. Zcash rose from under 0.1% to about 1.5% of bitcoin’s value in a year, and the firm says it has not hit a valuation…
Bitcoin finance is competing for allocations within global equity and debt markets totaling $318.5 trillion, according to Michael Saylor. He argues that responsible rivals can strengthen shared demand, improve funding conditions, and attract more investors.
Key Takeaways
Saylor places bitcoin finance within a $318.5 trillion market backdrop.
Asset gains, cheaper funding, and equity valuations…
XRP ETFs, stablecoin issuance, and automated payments are among the financial questions on Swell’s expanded program. Ripple’s Sept. 29 announcement connects those institutional discussions with developer sessions on privacy and scaling, alongside academic research into…
SEC Charges WhatsApp Crypto AI Scams Allegedly Taking Over $15.3M
September 30, 2026
Online contacts allegedly drew hundreds of investors into fake trading and AI bot programs. The SEC has charged four entities over two schemes that it says misappropriated more than $15.3 million.
Key Takeaways
Cryptoaiml allegedly displayed fictitious trading profits to…
UK Orders Crypto Fraudsters to Repay £851,402 to Scam Victims
September 30, 2026
Victims of a £1.5 million crypto investment fraud are closer to recovering some of their losses after a UK court ordered two convicted men to pay £851,402.27. The Financial Conduct Authority plans to return funds collected through the orders.
Key Takeaways
A court ordered Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga to pay £851,402.27.
At least 65 investors lost £1,541,799 to the fake investment…
Banker Turned on Clients, Routing $932K to Coinbase for $1K+
September 30, 2026
A former Georgia banker faces federal charges after allegedly helping steal about $931,500 from customers and route the funds to Coinbase accounts. Prosecutors say she received more than $1,000 for her role.
Key Takeaways
Six customers’ account details were allegedly used…
Kiyosaki Warns Millions of Boomers Could Be Homeless, Says Buy Bitcoin
September 29, 2026
Robert Kiyosaki warns that a market crash could drain baby boomers’ retirement savings and leave some without homes. In a Sept. 27 post, he repeated his long-running call to buy bitcoin, gold, and silver as he renewed his criticism of stock-and-bond portfolios.
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Analyst Sees 75% Chance Crypto Cycle Has Turned as Bitcoin Pulls Back
September 29, 2026
Bitcoin’s rebound has raised the prospect that the broader crypto market has passed its bear-market low. A Sept. 28 analyst report puts the probability of a cycle turn at 75%, while acknowledging that earlier recoveries have failed.
Key Takeaways
The previous three bitcoin bear markets fell about 82% on average.
Bitcoin’s June low came after a shorter, shallower decline than past bear…
