Spanish banking giant BBVA has teamed up with Singapore’s SGX FX to let retail customers trade digital assets directly on its platforms. The move marks a first for Europe, with bitcoin and ether trading available 24/7 under the same framework BBVA already uses for foreign exchange.

The collaboration combines BBVA’s forward-looking approach to crypto with SGX FX’s expertise in aggregation, pricing, and risk management across major global financial hubs. SGX FX, long recognized for its robust foreign exchange trading infrastructure, says the integration allows banks to adopt crypto seamlessly without overhauling their systems.

With the European Union’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation enabling regulated firms to expand crypto offerings, BBVA is positioning itself to meet growing client demand. “Digital assets are becoming an integral part of the global financial system,” said Luis Martins, BBVA’s Global Head of Macro Trading. “Our customers want to trade these assets with the same trusted system they already use.”

U.S. Rep. Nick Begich is calling for the nation to diversify its balance sheet by adding Bitcoin, proposing that America should build a reserve similar to its gold holdings. Speaking at the BTC in D.C. conference, the Alaska Republican emphasized the need for a stronger focus on digital assets, saying Bitcoin could serve as a strategic safeguard for the country’s future economy.

Together with Sen. Cynthia Lummis, Begich introduced the BITCOIN Act, which outlines a plan to acquire one million bitcoins over five years through budget-neutral strategies. The proposal expands on former President Donald Trump’s executive order, which secured government-held crypto assets, and seeks to formally establish Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset alongside gold.

The initiative has gained backing from major figures in the crypto industry, including MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor. Supporters argue the move would secure America’s leadership in the digital revolution and strengthen long-term economic resilience. Begich said the legislation is about ensuring “America’s economic future.”

Bitcoin ended the third quarter of 2025 at a record high, fueling the belief among investors that Bitcoin’s price will go up further into the final quarter of the year.

The Bitcoin price closed September about 5% higher at roughly $114,000, defying expectations of seasonal weakness. September has often been a difficult month for Bitcoin, but when it has finished higher, the final quarter has tended to deliver outsized gains.

Data shows that in years such as 2015, 2016, 2023 and 2024, positive September closes were followed by fourth-quarter rallies averaging more than 50%.

Seasonal patterns suggest early-quarter strength may be particularly important. Since 2015, October…

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The U.S. Treasury Department has clarified that unrealized gains on digital assets will not fall under the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT), delivering a major win for companies like Michael Saylor’s Strategy. The move prevents billions in potential phantom tax liabilities and aligns crypto treatment with equities and bonds.

This decision marks a departure from the Biden-era tax stance and follows months of lobbying by industry leaders including Strategy and Coinbase, who argued that taxing unrealized crypto gains was unfair and risked driving firms offshore. The updated guidance comes just as the Senate Finance Committee holds a hearing on digital asset taxation, highlighting the growing urgency around clear rules for the sector.

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), a strong crypto advocate, hailed the move as a victory for common sense. For Strategy, the exemption secures its ambitious plan to accumulate $1 trillion in Bitcoin reserves, freeing the company and others to expand their Bitcoin treasuries without fear of sudden tax shocks.

The U.S. government officially shut down at midnight after lawmakers in Congress failed to pass a new funding bill. 

While Wall Street dumped in early trading, Bitcoin’s price surged to fresh highs above $118,000.

At 12:01 a.m., the funding bill that kept the government running expired, leaving large parts of the federal apparatus shuttered. Social Security recipients, federal workers, and travelers will feel the immediate effects, but markets are already showing signs of stress.

Bitcoin has traded sideways in recent months, but key liquidity indicators suggest a breakout may be near. Global M2 growth, stablecoin supply trends, and gold’s rally — which Bitcoin has closely…

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For node runners, setting up a remote Lightning node to send and receive your own payments has never been easier. Thanks to modern wallets and managed platforms, getting up and running can be low friction, secure and even enjoyable. But the moment you decide to take on the role of routing payments for others — hoping to earn satoshis from fees — the game changes completely.

The Hidden Pitfalls of Running a Remote Lightning Node

Running a remote Lightning node can be a powerful way to participate in the Bitcoin ecosystem. For the technically inclined, it offers not only a hands-on way to interact with the Lightning Network but also the possibility of earning satoshis by routing…

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