Standard Chartered Launches BTC and ETH Trading for UAE Wealth Clients
Standard Chartered’s UAE launch lets eligible Professional Investors trade Bitcoin and Ether through bank accounts, with custody and settlement managed in-house.
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Bitcoin is the first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, created as a decentralized digital alternative to traditional money. It operates on a public blockchain that records all transactions transparently and immutably, without relying on banks or central authorities. Bitcoin introduced the concept of peer-to-peer digital value transfer, secured by cryptography and a global network of miners. Its fixed supply of 21 million coins is designed to make it scarce, often leading to comparisons with digital gold. Over time, Bitcoin has evolved from a niche experiment into a globally traded asset, widely used as a store of value, investment vehicle, and benchmark for the entire crypto market.
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Ledger Asks Resellers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to Halt Sales
Ledger has asked resellers in six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong to stop wallet sales while it investigates pre-sale tampering.
Strive Proposes $500M SATS Preferred Offering With 15% Dividend
Strive’s proposed SATS offering would carry a fixed 15% dividend rate and an 18-month payout reserve, with Bitcoin among the planned uses.
Bitcoin Faces Fresh Pressure as October ETF Outflows Weigh on Sentiment
Rising Treasury yields, geopolitical tensions, and oil price volatility are adding to market uncertainty, while Bitcoin faces a key support level near $82,000.
Ledger Knew of Wallet Implants Months Before October Thefts
Joe Grand’s research and a 2025 Reddit warning document Ledger wallet implants months before October’s theft investigation. Here is the verified timeline.
Strive Buys 3,311 Bitcoin for $280M, Taking Holdings to 32,773 BTC
Strive, co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, added 3,311 BTC for about $280 million, lifting holdings to 32,773 BTC as cash reserves and its share count increased.
China Seeks Forfeiture of 61,800 Bitcoin Linked to $5.7B Fraud
Chinese prosecutors seek more than 61,800 BTC linked to the Tianjin fraud case, while UK asset recovery and investor claims remain separate.
Bitcoin Recovers After Drop Below $81,000 as Liquidations Top $800M
Bitcoin rebounded to about $83,740 after an overnight drop below $81,000, while 24-hour crypto liquidations exceeded $800 million, mostly in longs.
Solana’s Vibhu Teases Next Six Months Ahead of Breakpoint 2026
Solana shares a six-month teaser from product chief Vibhu Norby as Breakpoint 2026 prepares to bring developers and institutions to London in November.
Wintermute Says Crypto Recovery Needs Stable Yields and ETF Inflows
Wintermute sees calmer long-term Treasury yields and renewed spot ETF inflows as conditions for a crypto recovery after Bitcoin and Ether funds lost $1.22 billion.