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Bitcoin Holds Above $84K Amid Korea Tech Sell-Off

Bitcoin maintained its price above $84,000 despite initial market jitters stemming from a tech stock sell-off in Korea. US equities recovered quickly after the open, supporting BTC's stability.

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Strive Adds 3,311 BTC, Total Holdings Now Exceed $2.7B

Nasdaq-listed Strive increased its Bitcoin holdings by 3,311 coins last week, pushing its total BTC treasury past 30,000 and exceeding $2.7 billion at current prices. The company remains fifth among publicly traded firms with Bitcoin exposure.

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Binance to Exit Bitcoin Mining After Six Years

Binance, the largest crypto exchange by volume, announced it will discontinue its Bitcoin mining operations, including Binance Pool, effective November 10, 2026. The firm mined 22,188 Bitcoin blocks during its six-year run.

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Bitcoin Quantum-Safe Protection Costs Drop 82% to $59

Researchers have significantly reduced the cost of quantum-safe Bitcoin transactions to $59, down 82% from approximately $320 in August. This progress aims to safeguard an estimated 6 million BTC potentially vulnerable to quantum computing attacks.

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STRC Stock Climbs to $100 as Strategy Buys Back Shares

Strategy's STRC preferred stock reached $99.88, its highest close since May, following increased share buybacks that exceeded the company's Bitcoin purchases over a two-week period. The move follows a commitment from Michael Saylor.

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BIS: Digital Cash Offers Privacy, But Bank Breaches Pose Risk

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) acknowledges the potential for 'cash-like privacy' with digital cash systems, but cautions that current vulnerabilities, particularly regarding bank data security, hinder widespread adoption.

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Strive Buys $280M in Bitcoin, Largest Acquisition This Year

Investment firm Strive Asset Management purchased 3,311 Bitcoin for $280 million between October 5th and 9th. This is the largest single Bitcoin acquisition by the firm since January and significantly boosts their total holdings.

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