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What Happened Today — Friday, October 2, 2026

Bitcoin $86k, G‑7 releases oil, US sanctions A7, THORChain debate, Robinhood Solana futures

Exchange Listings

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SBI Completes $290 Million Acquisition of Japan XRP Exchange BitbankFinancial giant SBI has finalized a $290 million takeover of Bitbank, Japan's leading XRP exchange, to expand its crypto asset and stablecoin offerings.

Solana

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Robinhood Prepares to Launch Solana Perpetual FuturesRobinhood is expanding its derivatives offerings with the upcoming introduction of Solana perpetual futures.Payments Giant Fiserv Launches Stablecoin Settlement on SolanaPayments giant Fiserv has launched stablecoin settlement capabilities utilizing the Solana blockchain.

Memecoins

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Dogecoin Rises 3 Percent Following DogeOS Launch and Whale AccumulationDogecoin gained 3% amid the public testnet launch of DogeOS to bring EVM applications to the network and reported whale accumulation.Pepe (PEPE) Jumps +11.8% to $0.000004PEPE is the biggest 24-hour mover among the largest memecoins, trading near $0.000004.

Macro & Fed

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Bitcoin Surges Past $86,000 as Soft Jobs Data Prices Out October Rate HikeBitcoin climbed past $86,000 following soft employment data that led markets to price out an October rate hike.September US Payrolls Crash to 29,000 as Bitcoin Holds SupportSeptember payrolls crash to 29,000, missing every forecast, while Bitcoin holds $86,500 with 10% funding rates.September US Employment Report Set to Impact Financial MarketsAccording to FXStreet, the upcoming September US employment report is anticipated to significantly impact financial markets.U.S. Inflation Data and Federal Reserve Decision Scheduled for OctoberKey U.S. inflation data and a Federal Reserve decision are slated for October, according to Pluang.

Commodities

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G-7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Crude and Oil ProductsThe Group of Seven has agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude and oil products to the market, according to The Wall Street Journal.OPEC+ Delays Oil Capacity Review After Iran War Disrupts Expansion PlansOPEC+ has reportedly delayed its oil capacity review following the disruption of expansion plans caused by the war involving Iran.JERA CEO Warns LNG Prices Have Further to Climb Amid Qatari Supply HurdlesJapan's JERA warns that liquefied natural gas prices will climb further as Qatari supply disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz persist through winter.Gold Defies Traditional Bond Yield Correlation Amid Market VolatilityRecent market shifts highlight a decoupling between gold and rising interest rates according to Goldbroker.Ukrainian Forces Reportedly Strike Oil Facilities in Volgograd and SamaraUkrainian forces have reportedly targeted oil facilities located in Russia's Volgograd and Samara regions.Oil Prices Rally as Signal Emerges Over Potential U.S. Action on IranCrude oil markets rallied following signals that the United States could target Iran following midterms.Brent Crude Oil Surges Past $102 Amid Hormuz TensionsBrent crude oil prices surpassed $102 per barrel following escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing US-Iran conflict.Energy ETFs Outperform as Tanker Rates and Middle East Conflicts SurgeEnergy exchange-traded funds outpace broader market gains in 2026, driven by futures exposure, surging tanker freight rates, and Middle East supply disruptions.

Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Rallies Overnight as ETF Demand Returns Ahead of US Jobs DataBitcoin saw a significant overnight rally as spot exchange-traded fund demand returned ahead of a crucial US jobs report.IMF Approves El Salvador Funds After Waiver for Bitcoin BreachThe International Monetary Fund has approved funding for El Salvador following a waiver granted for its Bitcoin policy breach.Bitcoin Approaches $85,000 Amid Falling US YieldsBitcoin nears $85,000 as declining United States yields and returning risk appetite lift market sentiment.

Hacks & Exploits

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THORChain Refuses To Block Bitget Hack Funds As Debate IgnitesCross-chain swaps platform THORChain refused to block hacker-linked funds from the Bitget exploit, sparking a intense industry debate over decentralization and intervention.Spanish Police Arrest Teenager Accused of Running KillSec Ransomware GroupLaw enforcement agencies across Europe and the U.S. have seized KillSec servers and secured at least 110 terabytes of stolen data during Operation KillSwitch.Bitcoin Lightning Security Alert Issued Over Core Lightning NodesA security alert has been issued for the Bitcoin Lightning Network as attackers target older Core Lightning nodes.Zano Exploiter Created 36.9M Unauthorized Tokens Before Blockchain RollbackAn attacker minted 36.9 million unauthorized ZANO tokens through a vulnerability before the project executed a one-month blockchain rollback.

Real-World Assets

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BNB Chain Crosses $1 Billion in Tokenized Stocks and ETFsTokenized stocks and ETFs on BNB Chain reached $1.1 billion as the broader market climbed to $3.7 billion, representing approximately 30% of the sector.

Derivatives & Liquidations

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Cboe Explores Perpetual Futures for Wall Street Fear Gauge VIXDerivatives exchange operator Cboe is exploring perpetual futures tied to the VIX, potentially bringing crypto-style perpetual swaps to traditional stock market volatility.

Regulation

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U.S. Designates Russian A7 Network as Transnational Criminal EntityTreasury's proposed rule aims to cut A7's front companies off from U.S. finance, targeting a ruble token that moved $179 billion.Hester Peirce Departs SEC After Years Shaping U.S. Crypto PolicyHester Peirce has left the Securities and Exchange Commission following a tenure marked by significant involvement in United States cryptocurrency policy.US Market Regulator Proposes Easier Crypto Holding Rules for FundsThe United States market regulator has taken steps to make it easier for funds and investment advisers to hold cryptocurrencies.

Price Analysis

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Ethereum Key Levels: Support at $2,679, Resistance at $2,726Daily pivot levels for ETH calculated from yesterday's high, low and close, with price at $2,749.Bitcoin Key Levels: Support at $83,582, Resistance at $85,674Daily pivot levels for BTC calculated from yesterday's high, low and close, with price at $86,390.

Markets

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Bitcoin Dominance Nears 60 Percent as Crypto Traders Embrace RiskBitcoin climbed past $86,000 as traders added leveraged bullish positions and dominance approached 60% ahead of the U.S. jobs report.Bitcoin Climbs Above $84,000 and Ethereum Reclaims $2,700 As Crypto Market FirmsBitcoin climbed past $84,000 and Ethereum reclaimed $2,700 as the broader cryptocurrency market firmed up.

Stablecoins

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Tether USDT Returns to Bitcoin Network via Utexo InfrastructureTether's USDT stablecoin is returning to the Bitcoin network this month through infrastructure developed by Utexo, featuring private transfers and native swaps.

Testnets

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DogeOS Launches Public Testnet to Bring EVM Apps to DogecoinBlockhead reports that DogeOS has opened its public testnet, introducing Ethereum Virtual Machine application compatibility to Dogecoin.

Exchange Flows

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Bitcoin Whales Transfer $30.5 Billion to BinanceLarge-scale holders are moving a massive $30.5 billion in Bitcoin to the Binance exchange, raising questions among market observers.

Whale Alerts

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Whales Withdraw 301 Million XRP From Four Major ExchangesLarge holders transferred 301 million XRP out of four separate cryptocurrency exchanges, according to data from Cryptonews.

NFTs & Gaming

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Yield Fields Generates $8.5 Million During NFT Mint WhitelistRobinhood-bound Yield Fields recorded $8.5 million in volume during its NFT mint whitelist phase.

AI & Crypto

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Ethereum Foundation Launches zkAPI for Private AI Model PaymentsThe Ethereum Foundation and the Open Anonymity Project launched zkAPI, allowing users to pay for AI models using zero-knowledge proofs without revealing their identities.