BlackRock has launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP (ticker: IB1T) on the London Stock Exchange, giving UK retail investors regulated, direct exposure to spot Bitcoin for the first time. The physically backed ETP removes the need for self-custody while tracking BTC’s spot price, and debuted at $11.10, rising 5.54% on day one. BlackRock set a temporary total expense ratio (TER) of 0.15% through 31 December 2025, increasing to 0.25% thereafter, and confirmed reserves are held with r

The UK is moving to compensate victims of a massive Bitcoin fraud tied to a 61,000 BTC seizure, but court filings and policy signals suggest the government may retain most of the estimated $7.2 billion haul after restitution. The Home Office is developing a centralized “crypto storage and realisation framework” to manage confiscated digital assets, while civil recovery proceedings determine how funds are distributed.

Bitcoin plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on China, with BTC briefly crashing to $102,000 on Binance perpetual futures and spot prices hitting $107,000 on Coinbase. The escalation—tied to China’s planned export controls on rare earth minerals critical for semiconductors—sparked fears of a broader trade war, recession risk, and a crypto market sell-off.

Hong Kong-based DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) made its third Bitcoin (BTC) purchase in a week, adding another 100 BTC as it races to build a digital asset treasury targeting 10,000 BTC—roughly $1.2 billion at current prices. The company said it is “accelerating the pace” of acquisitions after laying operational groundwork and partnerships, positioning Bitcoin as a strategic reserve on its balance sheet.

The Bank of England (BoE) plans to exempt crypto exchanges and other operationally critical firms from proposed stablecoin holding limits, a move that could channel significant liquidity into Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). By granting waivers for market-making and settlement operations—and allowing stablecoins for settlement in the Digital Securities Sandbox—the BoE addresses industry concerns that previous caps were unworkable.

Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian said the real estate platform will enable customers to buy homes with Bitcoin and other crypto, replying “We will. Just need to prioritize it” in a post on X. Following the comment, coverage noted Opendoor’s stock ticked higher intraday and highlighted the company’s scale (operating in 44 U.S. markets with a multibillion-dollar market cap).

CleanSpark, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner, ended September with a Bitcoin treasury of 13,011 BTC after mining 629 BTC and selling 445 BTC for roughly $48.7 million at an average price of $109,568. The company reported a 27% year-over-year increase in monthly BTC production, a 26% YoY improvement in fleet efficiency, and an average operating hashrate of 45.6 EH/s.

Japanese loans provider MBK (TYO: 3121) announced it purchased approximately 17.6 BTC for around ¥300 million (~$2.04 million) and approved the buy at the board level. The firm framed Bitcoin as both a treasury hedge against yen depreciation and inflation and as a strategic asset it plans to use beyond investment purposes.

September’s crypto market rout wiped roughly $300 billion from total market capitalization, falling from about $4.2 trillion to $3.9 trillion as leverage cascades triggered forced liquidations across exchanges. Over $7.3 billion in positions were liquidated between Sept. 18–28, with a peak single-day wipeout of roughly $3.6 billion on Sept. 21 as thin weekend liquidity amplified selling pressure. Bitcoin slid from the $118,000 area to near $109,000, while Ethereum broke below

Bitcoin has lost a key support level following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut, sparking fears of a potential Bitcoin price retracement to $105,000. According to on-chain data, the critical $115,200 mark represents the cost basis for nearly 95% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply, making it a vital psychological and technical support area.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the critical $115,000 level after the U.S. Federal Reserve executed a widely anticipated 25-basis-point interest rate cut, lowering the benchmark range to 4.0%–4.25%. Despite the dovish shift, Bitcoin’s immediate reaction was muted, as traders weighed the Fed’s cautious stance on inflation, employment, and growth.

MicroStrategy, the business intelligence company co-founded by Michael Saylor, has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to an unprecedented 638,985 BTC, worth more than $73 billion. The announcement followed the purchase of 525 Bitcoin valued at roughly $60 million, acquired at an average price of $114,562 per BTC.

Bitcoin treasury companies, which include large corporate buyers that hold BTC on their balance sheets, saw a noticeable drop in purchase volumes in August 2025, despite Bitcoin transaction counts hitting record highs. MicroStrategy added 3,700 BTC, while other treasury firms collectively acquired around 14,800 BTC.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has once again voiced concerns about the long-term stability of the U.S. dollar. In a recent discussion, Dalio argued that the nation’s rising debt levels, persistent fiscal deficits, and growing geopolitical tensions are undermining global trust in the dollar as the world’s reserve currency.

Metaplanet, often dubbed “Japan’s MicroStrategy,” has approved plans to raise $884 million in fresh capital while simultaneously exploring a much larger $3.8 billion preferred stock issuance. The move comes at a time when its once-powerful “Bitcoin flywheel”—a strategy where surging stock value funds ever-larger Bitcoin purchases—has slowed as investor premiums on its shares shrink.

Dutch digital asset company Amdax has raised €20 million (about $23 million) as part of its plan to build one of Europe’s largest Bitcoin treasuries, with ambitions to match the corporate accumulation strategy of U.S.-based MicroStrategy. The firm aims to raise an additional €10 million in the coming months, bringing the total to €30 million, and has signaled plans for a potential Euronext Amsterdam listing to make its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy more accessible to Euro

The Philippines has joined a small but growing club of countries considering Bitcoin as part of their national reserves. House Bill No. 421, also called the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, was filed in June by Representative Miguel Luis Villafuerte and surfaced in the press this week. If it becomes law, the central bank—Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)—would be required to purchase 2,000 bitcoin (BTC) every year for five years, amassing a 10,000-BTC reserve currently worth ab

U.S. authorities have moved to seize more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, along with $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle, from a wallet controlled by Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who is charged with conspiring to commit computer fraud and money laundering. Unsealed warrants allege the assets are proceeds of ransomware activity or were used to launder such proceeds.

Bitcoin recently experienced a 4% price drop, falling below $115,000 for the first time in two weeks, largely due to the monthly expiration of derivatives contracts that wiped out $390 million in futures positions. Despite this correction, data from Bitcoin futures and options markets suggest that traders remain neutral rather than bearish.

The introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is transforming how people invest in and hold Bitcoin, raising important questions about the original philosophy behind the cryptocurrency.