Bitcoin price action, ETF flows, mining, Lightning, and protocol development. 508 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
Deutsche Bank is preparing to offer Bitcoin custody services for institutional clients, marking another major financial institution's entry into crypto. The bank is awaiting regulatory approval to expand into tokenized assets, following a trend of traditional banks embracing digital assets.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on September 16, 2026, a move Wall Street had almost unanimously priced in. Bitcoin's price surged in reaction, highlighting the growing interconnectedness of traditional and crypto markets.
Bitcoin Core 32, the latest update to the Bitcoin protocol, is in final testing. It speeds up block validation, changes how transaction fees are estimated, and fixes a security flaw that could let authenticated users run commands on a node. This update is crucial for maintaining the security and efficiency of the Bitcoin network.
Total market cap shed 4.34% to $2.598T, with 24h volume recovering to $103.7B — up from yesterday's $88.77B but still 46% below the $192.7B peak on August 22.
A hacker exploited two software bugs to create 46 billion fake BTC tokens on the Symbiosis DeFi bridge, turning just 25 cents of Bitcoin into an unbacked supply. The preliminary losses are estimated at 9.97 BTC, highlighting the risks of DeFi vulnerabilities.
Total market cap shed 3.43% to $2.648T, with 24h volume recovering to $88.77B — up from yesterday's $65.06B but still 54% below the $192.7B peak on August 22.
Macro investor Jordy Visser argues that financial markets are misreading economic reality by focusing on minor Fed rate shifts instead of AI productivity and crypto tokenization. He highlights regulatory clarity and dynamic market structures as catalysts for the next digital asset bull run.
Real Vision analyst Jamie describes Bitcoin's recent price breakout as an impulse move following severe volatility compression, signaling a potential shift in the broader market trend. Despite dense overhead resistance near $80,000, evolving global liquidity dynamics and token economics are shaping strategy across Bitcoin and select altcoins.
A broad green session across the watchlist, but the volume recovery is the critical data point. Total market cap shed 0.70% to $2.67T, yet every watchlist…
CryptoQuant reports Bitcoin must surpass $81,700 to confirm a new bull market, with resistance levels extending to $88,700. This breakout could signal stronger upward momentum for the leading cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows totaling $449 million over three days, with ARK 21Shares contributing $164 million on Thursday alone. Ether and Solana funds also recorded net outflows, reflecting a broader shift in investor sentiment amid mixed US inflation data and an unchanged Federal Reserve interest rate outlook.
Blockstream is demanding that hackers return the remaining Bitcoin stolen from its Liquid sidechain. The hackers initially took over 4,000 BTC but have returned some, claiming a reward for their efforts. Blockstream is not willing to negotiate, insisting on the full return of the stolen funds.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues that Japanese institutional capital reallocation and impending global balance sheet expansion will trigger a massive bull run in digital assets. Hayes highlights Ethereum and Bitcoin as prime beneficiaries of central bank monetary easing and fiat debasement.
A sharp volume collapse defines the session. Total market cap shed 4.67% to $2.61T, with 24h volume cratering to $48.85B — the lowest reading since August 30…
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged after the latest inflation report showed a mixed picture. While annual core inflation cooled, a hot monthly reading kept the odds of a Fed rate hike near 62%. This rally reflects broader market optimism despite economic uncertainties.
Revolut accidentally shared Bitcoin transaction histories, passports, and other personal data after treating a fraudulent government request as legitimate. The breach affected a limited number of users, but no customer funds were lost. This incident highlights the risks of phishing and the importance of verifying official requests.
Blockstream is refusing to pay a ransom for 598.5 BTC ($47 million) stolen in the Liquid hack, calling it theft. They plan to involve law enforcement if the funds aren't returned.
The Bitcoin sidechain Liquid was hacked, resulting in the theft of around 4,000 BTC. Blockstream, the company behind Liquid, has refused to pay a ransom and is working to recover the stolen funds. Transactions have resumed, but peg-outs remain disabled.
Total market cap shed 3.78% to $2.638T, with 24h volume recovering to $99.9B — up from $89.7B yesterday but still 48% below the $192.7B peak on August 22.
Total market cap shed 3.25% to $2.668T, with 24h volume recovering marginally to $89.7B — up from yesterday's $88.79B but still 53% below the $192.7B peak on…
Mexican prosecutors allege that the murder of Camilo Séptimo keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez, his wife, and their two children was motivated by the search for a Bitcoin cold wallet the suspects believed held millions. The case underscores the real-world dangers of crypto asset ownership.
Hackers stole $320 million in Bitcoin from the Liquid Network, then returned $270 million, claiming they were exposing security flaws. This follows a pattern of high-profile crypto exploits in 2026, including attacks on Polymarket and other exchanges.
A split tape with a critical divergence. Total market cap shed 2.41% to $2.684T, yet every asset on the watchlist printed green: BTC $78,915 (+0.4%), ETH…
AI tools are increasingly finding bugs in Bitcoin’s layer-2 infrastructure, including Coldcard, Lightning, and Liquid. This shift highlights how AI is changing the economics of security research in crypto. Recent incidents underscore the need for heightened vigilance as these technologies evolve.