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Bitcoin could soon get Zcash-style 'shielded' privacy without changing its rules

Researchers have mapped out private bitcoin-denominated transfers that run alongside Bitcoin, but the system still lacks a finished way to lock up real BTC and release it again.

Privacy (Chris Yang, Unsplash)

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Strategy proposes daily dividends to bring STRC back toward $100

STRC has remained below $100 since May, despite a 12% dividend rate and roughly $1 billion in preferred share buybacks.

STRC YTD (CoinDesk Data)

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Bond volatility surges while bitcoin and Wall Street stay calm

Bond volatility is at its highest since March, while the bitcoin VIX, BVIV and Wall Street's VIX remain near its yearly low.

MOVE vs VIX (TradingView)

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Bitcoin ETF flows turn positive for 2026 after erasing $5.8 billion deficit

At one point in July, ETFs were down $5.8 billion in net outflows for the year. Now, that’s turned into $800 million in net inflows.

BTC ETFs: Net annual flows. (CoinDesk, SoSoValue)

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Bitcoin just topped a key long-term moving average. Here's what it might mean

Bitcoin’s return above its one-year average excited chart watchers. AltcoinPro Research says the more important signal is whether it can stay above its 200-day average.

Bitcoin chart Sept. 24. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin’s bear markets are getting milder. Bull markets may be next

Bitcoin’s latest bear market was milder than past crashes as ETFs, institutional investors and a maturing market reshape its cycles.

CoinDesk

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Traders price in 4 Fed rate hikes by June 2027 as bitcoin slides below $83,000

The four-hike path is the most likely outcome, while rising bond yields and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and gold.

US 10-Year (CoinDesk)

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The data proves it: Bitcoin doesn't care about rising bond yields over long-term

Long-term, BTC ignores rising bond yields. In the short term, however, surging bond volatility could easily dampen crypto's animal spirits.

Global bond sell-off, drives yields higher. (CoinDesk)

Tech

EU financial watchdogs warn quantum computing poses imminent threat to blockchain encryption

The warning brings renewed urgency to the debate over how bitcoin should deal with legacy addresses whose public keys are already exposed onchain.

Quantum Computing (Planet Volumes/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin's $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a 'call-heavy' book

Nearly $18 billion in bitcoin and ether options will expire on Friday, potentially reshaping dealer hedging flows and short-term volatility.

Open Interest by Strike Price (Deribit)