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France to Tax Stablecoin Conversions Starting 2027
A French National Assembly committee has approved a new tax on conversions from cryptocurrencies to stablecoins, set to take effect in 2027. The measure aims to close what lawmakers call a regulatory loophole that lets traders defer capital gains by parking value in stablecoins. The proposal still needs full Assembly approval but signals tighter European…
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Bitcoin Life Insurance: Meanwhile Raises $37.5M
Meanwhile, a Bermuda-regulated Bitcoin life insurance startup, has raised $37.5 million from backers including Bain Capital Crypto and Sam Altman. The funding highlights growing demand from wealthy families seeking secure ways to pass BTC holdings to their heirs.
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Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets
Blockchain.com is seeking CFTC approval to launch prediction markets and crypto derivatives trading in the US. The move could expand access to event-based trading and regulated derivatives for American crypto users.
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CFTC Chair Slams Congress Over Stalled Crypto Bill
CFTC Chairman Selig has expressed public disappointment over Congress’s failure to pass the Clarity Act, warning that the stalled crypto bill is fueling regulatory uncertainty. The delay risks pushing innovation abroad and raising compliance costs for U.S. crypto businesses.
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Bitcoin Holds $82K as BlackRock Leads ETF Rebound
Bitcoin steadied above $82K as BlackRock-led spot Bitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory with $21M in inflows. While Ether funds remained under pressure, NEAR Protocol kept attracting fresh capital, signaling selective but ongoing institutional interest in crypto.
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Ether ETFs See 9-Day Outflow Streak as Solana Funds Cool Off
Spot Ether ETFs have now extended their outflow streak to nine consecutive days, while Solana funds broke a record 14-week inflow run. Bitcoin ETFs also posted weekly outflows, signaling a broad cooling in institutional crypto demand. Here’s what the latest ETF data means for investors.
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SHIB, HYPE, ZEC and ETH Price Analysis: Bearish Pressure Builds
The October 9 price analysis for Shiba Inu, Hyperliquid, Zcash, and Ethereum reveals growing bearish pressure across the altcoin market, with key support levels now under critical test.
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US Government Moves Billions in Bitcoin: Sell-Off Coming?
The US government has moved over $1 billion in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime during a sharp BTC correction, raising fears of a federal sell-off. Despite Donald Trump’s pro-crypto promises, the transfer has sparked market speculation about the future of US crypto reserves.