Key Takeaways French lawmakers narrowly passed a proposal to tax crypto-to-stablecoin swaps with capital gains tax. The measure targets a tax loophole, which could limit traders’ ability to park gains tax-free. The controversial rule faces an upcoming Senate vote before potentially taking effect in January 2027. France’s National Assembly Adopts Crypto-To-Stablecoin Exchange Taxation France is […]
Key Takeaways Jameson Lopp’s Bitcoin wrench attack archive now documents more than 700 physical attacks. Pizza Bitcoiner’s AI-assisted research uncovered 375 cases missing from Lopp’s earlier records. Pizza Bitcoiner’s database records 31 deaths and approximately $394 million in reported losses. The expanded records expose a disturbing history of kidnappings, home invasions, and violent robberies, including […]
Key Takeaways Turkey’s justice minister confirmed Richard Heart’s Oct. 14 detention alongside four others in Istanbul. Turkish authorities reported seizing $7.15 million in cash, six cold wallets and hundreds of luxury items. Richard Heart faces unresolved Finnish allegations despite the dismissal of his U.S. SEC case in 2025. Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart Detention […]
Key Takeaways Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) lost $152.07M on Friday, capping weeks of roughly $228.6M and $320M in outflows. Solana hit ten straight outflow days, while NEAR again attracted fresh capital amid broader selling. Attention now turns to whether active ETF trading can translate into steadier institutional demand. Bitcoin ETF Demand Stays Fragile […]
Key Takeaways Ethereum’s futures market is still carrying a hefty $30.59 billion in open interest, with Binance leading the pack at $8.73 billion as traders navigate another volatile week. Ethereum options traders appear to favor the upside, with calls accounting for 61.75% of open interest, although slightly heavier put trading over the past 24 hours […]
Key Takeaways Arthur Hayes told Convergence host Luke Martin on Oct. 16 that AI model companies are “worthless.” The Nasdaq 100 fell 2.5% on Oct. 16 as chip stocks posted their longest losing streak since 2008. Hayes expects a bailout to lift bitcoin, which trades near $81,400 on Oct. 17. The Arguments Put Forth by […]
Key Takeaways Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone said recently that bitcoin could revert to $10,000 if U.S. stocks drop 20%. Cryptoquant’s Ki Young Ju countered that $58B in ETF inflows and 1.3M treasury BTC imply a $30K floor. The next test is whether the Nasdaq 100, already 6.5% off its Oct. 6 high, slides toward McGlone’s 20% […]
Key Takeaways Strategy (MSTR) closed at $136.83 on Oct. 16, down 9.56% after MSCI’s non-operating company ruling. Strategy’s 848,250 BTC, bought at a $75,444 average, show about a $5.08B paper gain at $81,434. MSCI publishes its final deletion list on Nov. 11, with changes taking effect after the Nov. 30 close. The Breakdown MSCI announced […]
Key Takeaways Space-born jellyfish couldn’t find “down.” Polyps that developed in orbit looked normal but showed pulsing and orientation problems about six times more often than Earth-grown controls. Gravity sensing is learned during development. Jellyfish orient using crystal-filled statocysts. Built in microgravity, that system came out miswired. It’s a warning for life beyond Earth. Organisms […]
Key Takeaways The Quantum Alliance launched Oct. 15 with nine organizations working on shared security standards. Roughly 6.4 million BTC, including Satoshi-era coins, face potential exposure to future quantum attacks. Bitcoin’s biggest hurdle is upgrading wallets and protecting coins whose owners can no longer move them. Nine Blockchain Organizations Unite as Quantum Threat Looms Nearly […]