The Ethereum layer-2 scaling network Starknet suffered a significant operational failure early Monday, with its mainnet block production halted for over four hours due to a proving error. This marks the second major outage for the network in recent months, casting a shadow over its reliability as it expands its feature set to include Bitcoin staking. The incident required a chain reversion and disrupted transaction processing, though the network’s native STRK token showed remarkable price resilience.
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Bitwise Files for 11 Altcoin ETFs, Expanding Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum
In a bold move that challenges the current regulatory landscape, asset manager Bitwise has submitted filings to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for 11 new single-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Targeting major altcoins like Aave (AAVE), Uniswap (UNI), and Sui (SUI), this initiative signals a strategic push beyond the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) dominance that has defined the approved ETF market. The filings, which propose listing on NYSE Arca, reflect a growing conviction among institutional players that investor demand is rapidly diversifying across the crypto ecosystem.
about Bitwise Files for 11 Altcoin ETFs, Expanding Beyond Bitcoin and EthereumSaylor’s MicroStrategy Buys Bitcoin Dip as 40% of Holdings Turn Red
MicroStrategy has doubled down on its Bitcoin bet during the recent market downturn, purchasing an additional 8,178 BTC for $835.6 million even as 40% of its massive cryptocurrency holdings now show unrealized losses. The company’s latest acquisition, made at approximately $102,171 per Bitcoin, is already underwater by about 10.5% as Bitcoin prices slid nearly 15% over the past week to trade around $90,300. Despite these short-term paper losses, MicroStrategy maintains an overall 22% profit on its 649,870 BTC portfolio, highlighting the volatile nature of cryptocurrency investing even for the market’s most prominent corporate holder.
about Saylor's MicroStrategy Buys Bitcoin Dip as 40% of Holdings Turn RedStarknet Defies Crypto Crash with 100% STRK Surge
While the broader cryptocurrency market experienced significant declines in recent weeks, Starknet’s STRK token delivered a stunning 100% monthly gain that defied the prevailing market sentiment. The remarkable rally appears driven by the project’s groundbreaking Bitcoin staking integration and substantial ecosystem incentives from the Starknet Foundation, though technical indicators now suggest the token may be approaching overbought territory as its market capitalization surpasses $1 billion.
about Starknet Defies Crypto Crash with 100% STRK SurgeUS Shutdown End Boosts Crypto as Institutions Accumulate
The potential resolution of the 40-day US government shutdown is reducing financial uncertainty and driving institutional accumulation of cryptocurrencies. Markets have responded positively, with several digital assets posting significant gains following the Senate’s procedural vote advancement, signaling renewed confidence among major investors.
about US Shutdown End Boosts Crypto as Institutions AccumulateStrategy Buys 487 Bitcoin During Price Dip, Holds 641,692 BTC
Corporate Bitcoin giant Strategy has capitalized on recent market weakness to add another 487 BTC to its massive treasury holdings, continuing Michael Saylor’s aggressive accumulation strategy despite significant stock price declines. The company now commands over 641,000 Bitcoin worth approximately $68 billion, maintaining its position as the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder while achieving a 26.1% BTC yield year-to-date through strategic purchasing during price dips.
about Strategy Buys 487 Bitcoin During Price Dip, Holds 641,692 BTCStrategy Issues €609M Perpetual Stock for Bitcoin Expansion
Crypto treasury firm Strategy is pushing forward with Bitcoin accumulation despite market headwinds, launching a new €609 million perpetual preferred stock offering. The euro-denominated Series A Perpetual Stream Preferred Stock (STRE) will fund additional cryptocurrency purchases, demonstrating continued corporate confidence in Bitcoin as a treasury asset while navigating recent market challenges through traditional capital markets instruments.
about Strategy Issues €609M Perpetual Stock for Bitcoin ExpansionStrategy Buys $27M Bitcoin Before Price Plunge
Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, made a $27 million cryptocurrency purchase last week that now appears poorly timed, acquiring 220 Bitcoin at an average price of $123,500 just before the digital asset’s price declined significantly. The company’s latest acquisition, funded through preferred share issuance, represents its third-smallest Bitcoin purchase this year and comes as the firm’s stock premium relative to its Bitcoin holdings has dramatically decreased, raising questions about its funding strategy moving forward.
about Strategy Buys $27M Bitcoin Before Price PlungeCrypto Weekly: SBI Hack, Vanguard ETFs, Starknet Staking
This week saw significant developments across the cryptocurrency landscape, from major security breaches to institutional adoption milestones. North Korean hackers drained $21 million from SBI Group’s mining pool while Vanguard considers offering crypto ETFs to clients. Meanwhile, Starknet launched Bitcoin staking and multiple platforms announced major funding rounds.
about Crypto Weekly: SBI Hack, Vanguard ETFs, Starknet StakingRobinhood Soars 47%, Walmart Adds Crypto, CME Goes 24/7
Major financial institutions are accelerating their embrace of cryptocurrency with three landmark developments that signal growing mainstream adoption. Robinhood’s stock surged nearly 47% in a month, approaching $150 as the trading platform explores expanding prediction markets to the UK. Meanwhile, Walmart’s OnePay app has integrated Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for its 3+ million monthly users, and CME Group announced plans for 24/7 crypto futures trading starting in early 2026, responding to record volumes and institutional demand for regulated, around-the-clock risk management.
about Robinhood Soars 47%, Walmart Adds Crypto, CME Goes 24/7Strategy Raises STRC Dividend to 10.25%, Expands Bitcoin Treasury
Strategy has implemented its second dividend increase in under 30 days for its STRC Variable Rate Preferred Stock, raising the annual rate to 10.25% effective October 1. The company simultaneously maintains its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, now holding over 3% of Bitcoin’s total supply, while facing increasing regulatory scrutiny over crypto treasury companies’ financing practices and potential pre-announcement trading benefits.
about Strategy Raises STRC Dividend to 10.25%, Expands Bitcoin TreasuryStarknet Enables Bitcoin Staking on Ethereum L2
Starknet has introduced a groundbreaking feature allowing Bitcoin holders to stake their assets on its Ethereum-based Layer 2 network, marking what the platform describes as the first trustless method for staking BTC beyond its native blockchain. This innovation enables Bitcoin holders to earn staking rewards and contribute to network security while maintaining full custody of their coins, potentially unlocking significant value from Bitcoin’s largely dormant $2 trillion market capitalization.
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