Biturai Daily Market Brief

Global Adoption and Infrastructure Updates

Three key takeaways

Thailand will permit Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs starting October 16, boosting institutional adoption in Southeast Asia.

Core Lightning addressed critical security vulnerabilities and payment delays in the Bitcoin Lightning Network, ensuring network integrity.

XRP has fallen below $1.40, risking further declines, despite continued institutional ETF inflows.

Thailand embraces Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, while critical security updates bolster the Lightning Network.

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The crypto market presents mixed signals in this issue. While Bitcoin and Ethereum experience slight pullbacks, institutional developments point to growing adoption. Thailand is preparing to allow Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which could introduce new capital flows into the market. Concurrently, critical infrastructure updates for the Bitcoin Lightning Network underscore ongoing efforts to enhance security and scalability. These developments reflect the maturing ecosystem, even as individual altcoins like XRP continue to contend with specific selling pressure. The rise of tokenized commodities also indicates broader interest in blockchain technology beyond traditional cryptocurrencies.

Why this matters for this issue

Market volatility persists, as evidenced by recent price pullbacks in Bitcoin and Ethereum. While institutional adoption, such as in Thailand, sends positive signals, you should closely monitor the impact of regulatory scrutiny, like that facing Tether, and the specific challenges of individual assets like XRP. Infrastructure updates are crucial for the long-term health of the market, but short-term price movements can still be heavily influenced by macroeconomic factors and market sentiment. Stay informed and assess your risk carefully.

Market pulse

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BTC

$82.5K

-0.05% 24h / -4.96% 7d

ETH

$2.5K

-2.24% 24h / -9.16% 7d

Total Market Cap

$2.8T

-3.5% 24h

24h Volume

$118.5B

Global crypto volume

BTC Dominance

59.07%

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Fear & Greed

Greed

Stories

What matters in this issue

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BTC

Core Lightning Fixes Critical Security Vulnerabilities and Payment Delays

Core Lightning released version v26.06.9 to fix critical security vulnerabilities and a regression that could delay payments. This update is crucial for the integrity and reliability of the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

Core Lightning v26.06.9 fixes critical security vulnerabilities.
The update prevents payment delays on busy nodes.
It protects against loss of forwarded funds during channel shutdowns.

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Altcoins

XRP

XRP Falls Below $1.40 Amid Market Pressure, Risks Slide to $1.28

XRP has fallen below the $1.40 threshold, signaling an increased risk of further declines towards $1.28. Despite institutional ETF inflows, spot market weakness indicates significant selling pressure.

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Market Breadth

ETH

Tokenized Commodity Wallets Soar to Over 450,000, Led by XAUT and ETFs

The number of wallets holding tokenized commodities has surged to 452,931, marking a 3.6-fold increase within a year. This growth is primarily driven by gold-backed tokens like XAUT and tokenized ETFs.

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Market Structure

SpaceX's Mobile Carrier Market Entry Boosts SPCX Trading Activity

SpaceX's entry into the mobile carrier market has driven the daily on-chain trading volume of SPCX perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid to over $200 million. Open interest reached $124 million, indicating concentrated speculative interest in the company's developments.

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Regulation

JPYC Submits Information to Japan Fair Trade Commission

Japanese yen stablecoin issuer JPYC submitted information to the Japan Fair Trade Commission regarding incentives for JPY stablecoin payments. This aims to clarify the competitive landscape of cashless payments.

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Security

ETHBTC

Nethermind and ZEUS Request AI Security Audits from Anthropic

Ethereum client developer Nethermind and Bitcoin and Lightning wallet ZEUS have submitted applications for Anthropic's OSS Scanner program. This program utilizes powerful AI models to identify vulnerabilities in open-source projects.

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Market Breadth

SOL

Launchpads Issue Record Number of Over 1.9 Million Tokens

Crypto analyst defioasis reports that major token issuance platforms on Solana, Robinhood Chain, BSC, and Arc issued over 1.9 million tokens in September. This sets a new record and highlights high activity in new token projects.

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Open markets

Bitcoin

$82,465

+0.14%

24h

-0.05%

-4.96%

Market cap: $1.7T

24h volume: $40.3B

Ethereum

$2,498

+0.18%

24h

-2.24%

-9.16%

Market cap: $305.1B

24h volume: $18.4B

Global market

Total Market Cap

$2.8T

-3.5% 24h

24h Volume

$118.5B

Global crypto volume

BTC Dominance

59.07%

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ETH Dominance

10.87%

Altcoin participation

Sentiment & flows

Fear & Greed

Greed

Derivatives, leverage & liquidations

BTC Funding

+0.0052%

20 perp markets · Open Interest $52.5B

BTC Open Interest

$52.5B

24h volume $97.6B · basis +0.047%

ETH Funding

+0.0024%

20 perp markets · Open Interest $36.5B

BTC Aggregate OI

$64B

CoinGecko aggregate · funding +0.0056%

ETH Aggregate OI

$43.4B

CoinGecko aggregate · funding +0.0025%

Data notes

Market data includes spot prices, market cap, volume, global dominance, trending coins, and category data.
CoinGecko aggregate perpetual snapshots enrich funding and open-interest context; account positioning stays unavailable.
Fear & Greed appears from Alternative.me.
Date-verified ETF flow data was unavailable for this run.
Liquidation context is omitted while no approved aggregate source is available.

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Biturai Daily: Thailand Embraces Crypto ETFs, Lightning Network Updates

Institutional adoption in Thailand, critical Bitcoin security updates, and XRP pressure in focus.

In this issue, we highlight key developments shaping the digital asset landscape. From new regulatory steps in Asia to crucial infrastructure improvements, the market is in constant motion. We also examine the performance of individual assets and the growing interest in tokenized commodities.

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