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MicroStrategy added 250 BTC to its holdings recently. The acquisition expands the company's existing bitcoin treasury, reinforcing its position as one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency.

SKL surged 13.87% in 60 minutes to $0.00583 earlier today, marking a significant price jump within a short timeframe. The 24-hour gain reached 16.14%, with trading volume hitting $3,073,266.68, indicating heightened investor interest in the asset.

According to Stocktwits, U.S. equities traded mixed on Monday, Oct 12, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining more than 200 points while the Nasdaq Composite declined as chip stocks tumbled. Salesforce (CRM) surged after Bank of America upgraded it to 'Buy' from 'Underperform' and raised its price target to $285 from $160. Micron (MU) fell around 3% and SanDisk (SNDK) dropped 5.6% amid concerns over competition from China's CXMT in memory chips. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose

According to BlockBeats, Liquid Capital founder Yi Lihua stated on October 13 that despite recent Bitcoin rebounds, BTC has broken below the 20-period moving average on the 4-hour chart as U.S. equities weaken and oil prices rise. The 15-minute, 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily timeframes all show weakness, with Bitcoin struggling near the $87,000 resistance level and $84,000 key support, suggesting the correction may not have ended.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to 56 (neutral) on Monday from 67 a week earlier, signaling a sharp shift in market sentiment. Bitcoin dropped approximately 6% to $81,749.83 from a peak of $86,978 early last week, as macroeconomic headwinds including rising oil prices above $101 and a 30-year Treasury yield of 5.70% weighed on risk assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $386.3 million in October, including a $484.9 million outflow on Wednesday, the worst day since June. On predi

According to Bank of Italy, Italy's plan to maintain a budget deficit above 3% of GDP in 2027-28 risks complicating the country's path to exit the EU's excessive deficit procedure. The European framework, formally known as the excessive deficit procedure (EDP), requires member states to bring deficits below 3% of GDP. Exiting this disciplinary program has been a long-standing objective for Rome's fiscal consolidation efforts.

According to Jin10 and Israeli military authorities, on October 12 afternoon, an explosion occurred in northern Israel near the Lebanon border in the Ramin Ridge area, killing 1 person and injuring 24 others, including hikers and teachers. Israeli military and police stated the explosive device was "highly likely a cluster munition scattered from a Lebanese Hezbollah rocket." Police said a student placed the ammunition in a backpack, triggering the explosion.

According to Ledger's 72-hour update on Sunday (October 11), all confirmed cases in the $87M suspected wallet-draining incident involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. The Paris-based hardware wallet manufacturer said the volume of impacted devices is "limited" and that its own systems and direct sales channels remain unaffected. Ledger added that CryptoBilis has ceased all hardware wallet sales and that it is working with relevant authorities to assist affected users.

According to Fitch on October 12, the international credit rating agency warned that France's credit outlook could shift to negative if the country fails to make significant progress in reducing its fiscal deficit amid ongoing political divisions. Fitch currently rates France at A+ with a stable outlook. The agency noted that France's 2024 budget deficit is projected at 5.4% of GDP—exceeding the revised target of 5.0%—and estimated the 2027 deficit could reach 6.4% of GDP without additional poli

TotalEnergies will reduce diesel prices at French fuel stations from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, drawing on strategic fuel reserves. Station diesel will fall approximately €0.10 per liter, while non-road diesel for agriculture and construction machinery will drop about €0.20 per liter.

According to Total Energies, the energy company is releasing strategic diesel reserves to provide price cuts to French consumers from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Heating oil discounts reach €200 per cubic meter, while diesel at fuel stations will be reduced by approximately €0.10 per liter. Off-road diesel for farmers, fishermen, and public works contractors will receive a discount of €0.20 per liter during the same period.

According to the U.S. Minerals Management Administration (MMA), the Gulf of Mexico region has suspended approximately 531 million cubic feet per day of natural gas production, accounting for about 25% of current output.

According to Bitquery, estimated losses from the Ledger wallet incident jumped to $93.2 million on October 9, covering Tron, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain and Polygon. Initial findings on October 9 suggested losses exceeding $72 million; the revised estimate followed investigation of suspicious transfers from CryptoBilis-associated wallets. Tron accounted for approximately $70.5 million in losses, followed by $16.8 million on Bitcoin and $3.7 million on Ethereum. Bitquery reported that Te

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), as of October 12, the organization has recorded 217,303 internally displaced persons in Yemen since armed conflict escalated on the country's west coast in early September. More than 55% of the displaced population is concentrated in Taiz province.

According to Bloomberg, U.S. large-cap bank stocks entered a technical correction before earnings season, with the KBW Bank Index declining over 10% since mid-August as long-term borrowing costs reached their highest levels in decades. Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo are scheduled to report quarterly results on Tuesday, followed by Bank of America and Morgan Stanley on Wednesday. Analysts project combined equity trading revenue for major Wall Street banks will approach

According to analyst Darkfost via ChainCatcher, Bitcoin long-term holders' SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio) has recovered above and maintained the 1.1 annual average level, indicating an average profit rate of approximately 10% over the past year. The current weekly average stands at 1.25 and monthly average at 1.16, both above the yearly level, signaling improved market conditions as long-term holders realize profits.

According to SEC 8-K filing, MicroStrategy purchased 334 Bitcoin for approximately $28.7 million between October 1 and October 4, averaging $85,839 per coin. The acquisition represents an 80% decline from the prior reporting period (September 21-27), when the company bought 1,665 BTC for $142.7 million. The filing reveals a shift in funding composition: $15.7 million came from at-the-market stock sales of 92,894 Class A shares, while $13.0 million came from USD cash reserves. This marks a depart

According to market reports, most Greenland lawmakers expressed support for the Arctic island's recent security agreement with U.S. President Trump during a debate on Monday, while some opposition lawmakers questioned the agreement's economic value.

According to recent comments from Senator Cynthia Lummis, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is moving to establish a dedicated office for retail cryptocurrency investor advocacy as part of the proposed Clarity Act. Democrats voted against the initiative, which aims to enhance consumer protections in the crypto market and expand the CFTC's regulatory jurisdiction over digital commodities like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

OGN surged 10.91% to $0.0364 in 60 minutes today, climbing from $0.03282 amid broader altcoin momentum. Over the past 24 hours, the token has gained 12.52%, with trading volume reaching approximately $5.9 million, signaling active market interest in the asset.