After the drone attack in Leipzig, Germany, the EU tightens its sanctions against Russia. 14 crypto platforms already targeted.
After reaching a peak at the end of 2025, the computing power that secures the Bitcoin network is experiencing an unusual decline. Rapha Zagury, CEO of Twenty One Capital, calls this situation the first "bear market of the hashrate." This decline mainly reflects the deterioration of mining profitability. However, the phenomenon is amplified by artificial intelligence, as many operators are now dedicating their energy infrastructures to long-term computing contracts.
The Department of Justice announces a new operation against Hamas's financial circuits. Authorities report having seized $560,000 in cryptocurrency and taking control of domains and servers used to collect funds. This intervention is based on several warrants dating back to 2025 and 2026. Investigators traced addresses used to receive donations, notably through encrypted exchanges and a dedicated site. Crypto is at the center of this financial investigation.
Strategy sold 6,916 bitcoins at an average price of about 62,200 dollars between late June and mid-August. A few weeks later, the company bought back 4,603 at 80,318 dollars each. An operation that looks like a classic "sell low, buy high." Its CEO Phong Le does not regret anything: the Bitcoin price was not the priority. The balance sheet needed to be strengthened first.
Usually, the month of September is a risky period for crypto investments. Historically, Bitcoin shows its weakest monthly performance during this period, while central bank decisions can intensify volatility. This year's context adds many uncertainties, including a probable rate hike in the United States. Despite these threats, three cryptos still have strong arguments to get through the month. These are Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Bitcoin and gold have rarely moved so often in the same direction. Their 90-day correlation reached its highest level since 2020, according to Bitwise. This convergence comes as investors turn away from long-term U.S. bonds, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield up to around 4.8%.
The world's largest crypto event returns to Marina Bay Sands on 7-8 October 2026. What sets this edition apart: with the Dubai edition pushed back to April 2027, TOKEN2049 Singapore is the brand's only major gathering this year. That packs an entire industry's attention, and likely a wave of announcements, into two days. Cointribune is a partner of the edition, with a discount code to match.
Bitcoin has now surpassed 78,900 dollars after Wednesday's drop. BTC trades around 78,800 dollars, with a rise of more than 2% during the day. The movement also benefits several altcoins. Arbitrum continues its rally and PONS recorded a new high above 0.50 dollar. The dollar declines in parallel and gives some breathing room back to risky assets.
The US trade deficit reached 88.6 billion dollars in July, a high since March 2025. Indeed, the gap evolved by 24.4% in thirty days despite the tariffs established by Donald Trump. This increase comes both from a rebound in imports and a decline in exports. Moreover, investments in artificial intelligence justify a significant part of the movement, as American companies acquired more computers, computer accessories, and semiconductors abroad.
Ethereum hits an unprecedented blob-per-block record. Rollup activity, fees and network capacity reveal both progress and vulnerability.