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André Dragosch: Why Bitcoin's Fair Value Is $197,000

The 10-year Treasury yield is spiking, and Bitwises André Dragosch has a rule of thumb for when that becomes dangerous: 80 basis points in 20 trading days. He explains why the speed of the move matters more than the level, how a stock market correction could force a Fed pivot, and why that pivot could be the last domino before a genuine Bitcoin bull market.　　Chapters:　　0:00 Operation Choke Point 2.0 and Cryptos Shift to Republicans　　0:37 Will Democrats Stop Fighting Bitcoin and Crypto？　　1:53 Hunter Biden on Elizabeth Warrens Crypto Stance　　2:44 Blockchain in the Age of AI and Bitcoin Going to Zero　　3:34 Why Hunter Biden Launched a Meme Token　　4:57 Bitcoin for the Unbanked and Cross-Border Payments　　5:52 Hunter Biden on Michael Saylor and Strategy　　7:50 Crypto Payments for His Art and the Blockchain Art Economy　　9:02 Global Bitcoin Adoption and the Meme Economy　　11:20 Is Fiat a Sham？ Banks, Argentina, and Wall Street　　Discover more　　Blockchain news subscription　　NEWS　　Digital Currencies　　DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal,

11 hours agoIndustry

WikiBit Exchange Exit Risk Ranking #38: Websea: Withdrawals Suspended for 4 Days, Hot Wallet Balance Nearly Zero — The “Worry-Free Derivatives Platform” Exposed

Introduction: A “Worry-Free” Exchange Where Users Have the Most to Worry About　　In the first 37 editions, we examined a series of exchanges ranging from HashKey to GXT. For the 38th edition, we turn to an exchange with an especially ambitious slogan but a much less reassuring reality: Websea.　　On paper, Websea has an impressive résumé: “founded in 2023,” “more than 1.5 million registered users worldwide,” “$4 billion in average daily trading volume,” an “ASIC regulatory authorization,” U.S. FinCEN MSB and Canadian FINTRAC MSB registrations, a strategic investment from Hony Capital, principal-protected copy trading, contract insurance, the Yongying Fund, and positioning as a “new-generation worry-free derivatives trading platform.”　　Sounds like a rising compliance star, right？　　But there is another side to the story.　　On April 27, 2026, Websea suddenly suspended withdrawals, shut down its C2C channel, and users began panic-selling, sending the platform tokens USDT price to roughly half its previous level.　　Then, starting September 25, 2026, withdrawals were reportedly suspended again for more than four days, with no official explanation from the platform.　　On-chain data showed that the platforms hot wallet balance had fallen to just 0.024 ETH and 0.24 USDC.　　WikiBit gives Websea a 5.98/10 score and flags it as having no valid regulatory status. FX110

17 hours agoDeep Dive

Coinbase can now settle derivatives 24/7 with USDC

Share　　Link copied　　Coinbase has secured U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission registration for Coinbase Clearing LLC, giving the exchange its own regulated clearinghouse for fully collateralized derivatives.　　SummaryCFTC registered Coinbase Clearing LLC to clear fully collateralized futures, options on futures, and swaps.Coinbase Clearing completes the companys U.S. derivatives stack alongside its FCM and designated contract market.The new clearinghouse will use USDC collateral and support settlement around the clock, Coinbase said.Coinbase will keep external partners for margined derivatives and its planned U.S. single-stock perpetual products.Coinbase applied for DCO registration in November 2025 before receiving CFTC approval on September 28.　　Coinbase announced on Sept. 28 that the CFTC approved Coinbase Clearing as a Derivatives Clearing Organization, or DCO, completing the companys regulated U.S. derivatives structure across exchange, brokerage and clearing operations.　　The CFTC lists Coinbase Clearing as registered from Sept. 28, with permission to clear fully collateralized futures, options on futures and swaps. The registration does not give the new clearinghouse authority to handle Coinbases margined derivatives business.　　The CFTC has approved the launch of Coinbase Clearing LLC, our own USDC-native clearinghouse.　　Built for 24/7 settlement with USDC collateral, Coinbase Clearing completes our full stack of regulated derivatives infrastructure. 　　Coinbase calls the new entity the first USDC-native clearinghouse and

22 hours agoExchange

Nvidia's CEO draws Pope Leos criticism as AI safety concerns surge 50%

Pope Leo XIV has condemned US President Donald Trump and Nvidias CEO, Jensen Huang, for downplaying the threat posed by AI technology. The Pope said that ignoring the threats posed by technology endangers our common future, and that the world should take human safety more seriously.　　Earlier this month, Huang rejected the idea of new rules to protect people from potential risks posed by artificial intelligence, contrary to some other executives‘ views. He noted, “We don’t need new laws — we dont need new regulations.”　　He further asserted that developers should not have to choose between moving fast and staying safe, insisting that rapid technological progress and robust security can absolutely go hand in hand.　　More recently, the firm just launched new AI safety tools, including its watchdog system Sentry. Pope Leo told reporters he saw the firm‘s safety-related rollout, but he questioned how dedicated Huang really is to safety, given his opposition to federal oversight. “He’s the same one, however, that says there should be no limits placed and no government regulation,” he said.　　Discover more　　Bitcoin price tracker　　Coinbase trading platform　　FINANCE　　Pope Leo asks leaders to cooperate in addressing AI safety concerns　　In the first days of taking office, Pope Leo XIV had designated AI as

23 hours agoIndustry

Who Is John Waldron？ Goldman's Likely Next CEO and His 2021 Bitcoin Remarks

John Waldron, long seen as Goldman Sachs next CEO, said in 2021 that client demand for Bitcoin (BTC) was rising. That remark offers a view into how he approaches crypto.　　The Wall Street Journal reported that Goldmans board discussed a handover from David Solomon. Waldron could take over around the end of 2027 or in 2028, though the bank says no definitive timeline exists.　　Sponsored　　Sponsored　　Who Is John Waldron, Goldmans Likely Next CEO？　　Waldron, 57, joined Goldman in 2000. He became co-head of investment banking in 2014. Since October 2018, he has been president and chief operating officer (COO), the same month Solomon was named CEO.　　In 2025, the board added him as a director and gave him a retention bonus. Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo has linked his expected rise to that award.　　It was reported that Waldron is unlikely to change the strategy Solomon devised.　　“They have been driving Goldmans priorities together.”　　Mayo said of Waldron and Solomon.　　Sponsored　　Sponsored　　Meanwhile, Waldron has led one major initiative. The banks proxy statement credits him with developing OneGS 3.0, an AI-driven efficiency plan. A staff memo in October 2025 capped headcount growth through year-end and flagged limited role cuts.　　What Did Waldron Say About Bitcoin in 2021？　　In March 2021, Waldron said more

23 hours agoIndustry

US bank group taps Quant for tokenized deposits, but QNT's role is left in doubt

Bank-owned US payments operator The Clearing House has chosen Quant to supply software for a planned network for tokenized bank deposits.　　The September 24 deal gives Quant a role in moving digital representations of bank deposits between institutions, but it doesn‘t address whether those transactions require Quant’s QNT utility token.　　QNT registered an intraday high of $373 on Sept. 27, but retraced heavily on Sept. 28, registering an intraday low of $195.35 before rebounding.　　What Quant will provide　　The Clearing House announced its On-Chain Money Initiative in June as a way for banks to clear and settle tokenized commercial-bank deposits across institutions. Unlike a publicly issued stablecoin, a tokenized deposit remains a claim on the issuing bank.　　The planned network would connect this activity to established fiat payment systems, so bank money could move between on-chain and conventional infrastructure. The Clearing House says it aims to support immediate settlement and payments that trigger when agreed conditions are met.　　On Sept. 24, The Clearing House selected Quant for the layer that connects systems, orchestrates activity and manages transactions. Its technology is also intended to link the network to RTP and CHIPS, two existing Clearing House payment systems.　　Quants announcement described the same role and said it will offer

23 hours agoIndustry

Brazil Bans Online Betting Before Election, Keeps $492M in Licensing Fees

Key TakeawaysBrazils Provisional Measure 1,394 bans sports betting and online casinos, with sites offline from Oct. 6.The 85 license holders get no refund of the $492 million they paid, and operators plan to sue.A companion bill would criminalize processing betting payments, including through crypto.　　A Seismic iGaming Change Just Before Presidential Vote　　Brazils Provisional Measure 1,394 was published in an extra edition of the official gazette on the evening of Sept. 25 and took effect immediately. It prohibits the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of all fixed-odds betting in Brazil, covering real sporting events and online casino games alike.　　The ban explicitly reaches operators based abroad that serve people in Brazil, and it also ends betting concessions granted by Brazilian states. Other lotteries authorized by law are exempt. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed it at a ceremony in São Paulo, where Finance Minister Dario Durigan presented the measure. The move follows a week of reports that the government was drafting a ban by decree.　　New deposits have been barred since publication. According to the government‘s timetable, bettors have until 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 5 to withdraw their balances, and licensed sites and apps go dark from midnight on Oct. 6. Bets not

Yesterday 11:32Industry

Janus Henderson Macro Head Says Market Is Near Its Top but Cannot Say When

Michael Contopoulos, head of multi-asset macro investing at Janus Henderson Investors, said the market is nearing its top. He cannot say when the cycle will turn.　　He discussed the recent jump in interest rates and the health of the US economy on CNBCs Fast Money.　　Janus Henderson Sees a Late Cycle but a Healthy Economy　　The Federal Reserve voted 12-0 on Sept. 16 to raise rates by 25 basis points, its statement shows. That lifted the range to 3.75% to 4%.　　Discover more　　Financial literacy course　　Distributed Another Strategist Stays Bullish　　Contopoulos is watching for margin compression, slower earnings growth, wider corporate credit spreads and an inverted yield curve. Credit spreads measure the extra yield companies pay over Treasuries.　　An inverted curve occurs when short-term yields exceed long-term ones. Last Thursday, the 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.22% while the two-year hit 4.94%.　　He also said most artificial intelligence (AI) debt sold in the past six to 12 months trades below issue price.　　Contopoulos argued that synchronized global rate rises keep US yields elevated. Investors can sell Treasuries for better yields abroad. Japans 30-year bond yield hit a record 4.2% last week.　　Not every strategist agrees the top is near. Turtle Creek strategist David Spika argues stocks could still rally 5% to

Yesterday 11:19Industry

October Crypto Wealth Code: Will BTC Rise or Fall? Hot Sectors, Token Unlocks, Airdrop Opportunities & Action Guide

Bitcoin posted three consecutive monthly gains from July through September. With only three months left in 2026, can the rally continue？　　Looking at historical October performance, Bitcoin rose in 10 out of 13 years between 2013 and 2025, with a 76.9% probability of a positive monthly return, an average monthly return of approximately +17.2%, and a median monthly return of approximately +14.9%.　　So, purely from a historical perspective, October has clearly been one of Bitcoins stronger months.　　However, October this year presents a major divergence: Bitcoins fundamentals and technical structure are bullish, while the broader macro environment remains bearish.　　From a technical perspective, Bitcoin has climbed back above its 50-week moving average for the first time in 45 weeks. Historically, this signal has often indicated that a bear-market bottom may be coming to an end.　　From a market-data perspective, long-term holders have accumulated more than 3 million BTC since 2020, while approximately 81% of the circulating supply has remained unmoved for at least six months. The supply structure has therefore become increasingly concentrated among long-term holders. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.4 billion in net inflows last week, the highest weekly inflow of 2026, although daily inflows have been declining, suggesting that bullish momentum may be weakening.　　The

Yesterday 11:13Deep Dive

Gold Forecast: XAU/USD sees a dead cat bounce ahead of US jobs data

Gold attempts a tepid recovery from an eight-week low of $4,110, reached on Monday, pausing the sharp sell-off early Tuesday.　　Gold remains vulnerable as US jobs data looms　　Gold is seeing a dead cat bounce as sellers take a breather, with the US Dollar (USD) entering a phase of bullish consolidation alongside the US Treasury bond yields.　　The global bond rout deepened on Monday, bringing the monthly sell-off to its heaviest in two years and sending the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield to a 19-year high above 5.27%.　　Soaring yields triggered a massive meltdown in global stocks, making them less attractive as an alternative investment. As a result, a ‘sell everything’ mode ensued, and Gold crumbled almost 4%. Investors liquidated their Gold long positions to cover their losses in bond and stock markets.　　The bright metal also faced headwinds from increased bets on an October US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike, which bolstered USD and weighed heavily on non-yielding assets such as Gold.　　Discover more　　Blockchain development services　　Financial Markets News　　Blockchain technology consulting　　Markets are pricing in a 70% chance of a rate hike in October, according to CME Groups FedWatch Tool.　　Elevated Oil prices, amid the US-Iran standoff and renewed threats of US strikes on Iran, keep global

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