<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> <description>Get daily updates on Bitcoin's price, market trends, analysis, and breaking news curated and powered by AI - all digestible in minutes. Make BitcoinToday.app your one-stop shop for staying informed in the fast-paced world of Bitcoin.</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:48:21 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <url>https://www.bitcointoday.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, BitcoinToday.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin Plummets to 7-Week Low as Democratic Sweep Spooks Crypto Markets]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoin-plummets-to-7-week-low-as-democratic-sweep-spooks-crypto-markets</link> <guid>bitcoin-plummets-to-7-week-low-as-democratic-sweep-spooks-crypto-markets</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:28:00 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.*]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>elections</category> <category>market</category> <category>crypto</category> <category>regulation</category> <enclosure url="https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/iA3xffE9xHoE/v1/1200x800.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Circle Fires Back: Why USDC's 7-Cent Profit Is Fair as Rivals Lure Partners]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/circle-fires-back-why-usdc-s-7-cent-profit-is-fair-as-rivals-lure-partners</link> <guid>circle-fires-back-why-usdc-s-7-cent-profit-is-fair-as-rivals-lure-partners</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:06:00 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ### The Numbers Behind the Dispute During that period, Circle generated **$1.4 billion in revenue**, but **$819 million** went to **distribution and transaction costs**—primarily payments to partners like **Coinbase**. The remaining **$473 million** covered compliance, liquidity, and product development, including **$214 million in stock-based compensation**. This disclosure comes amid growing competition from platforms that distribute a larger share of reserve income to partners. **Open USD**, a rival network backed by **Coinbase, Stripe, and BlackRock**, launched in June and allows businesses to mint and redeem stablecoins without fees, passing reserve income (minus a management fee) to participants. Another competitor, the **Paxos-led Global Dollar Network (USDG)**, also shares reserve income. ### Circle's Defense Razzaghi emphasized that the costs of **redemption, compliance, and resilience** don't disappear just because an issuer chooses not to charge for them. He argued that Circle's model ensures these critical functions are funded. Circle also highlighted that **standard USDC redemptions remain free** and typically settle within two business days. Qualifying platform customers and payment flows through **Circle Payments Network** can access near-real-time redemptions at no cost. ### Expanding Partnerships Circle is not standing still. In September, **Binance bought a $100 million stake** in the firm as part of a five-year deal that includes a fee tied to USDC held through Circle's wallet service. This move aims to secure additional distribution partners and strengthen USDC's position. As the stablecoin landscape heats up, Circle's ability to balance partner incentives with sustainable economics will be key to maintaining USDC's dominance.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>usdc</category> <category>circle</category> <category>stablecoins</category> <category>coinbase</category> <category>openusd</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/0738e13835f743ba2e3a2f26f7579b27661d1eac-4608x2592.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&w=1200&h=675&q=75" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Gemini Loses Bid to Erase $5M Fine for Misleading Regulators]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/trump-linked-crypto-firm-gemini-loses-bid-to-erase-5m-fine-for-misleading-regula</link> <guid>trump-linked-crypto-firm-gemini-loses-bid-to-erase-5m-fine-for-misleading-regula</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:35:02 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[In a setback to the Trump administration's pro-cryptocurrency agenda, a federal judge refused on Thursday to lift financial penalties imposed against **Gemini Trust**, a crypto firm with ties to the Trump family. The judge denied a request by Gemini and the **Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)** to undo a court-approved settlement reached just before President Trump returned to office in January 2025. The order required Gemini, a prominent crypto firm, to pay **$5 million** for misleading federal regulators about its Bitcoin business. The trading commission and Gemini joined forces in May to try to reverse the outcome of the case, saying that agency lawyers had unduly pressured Gemini to settle and had violated the agency's standards for legal conduct. Gemini's founders are among Mr. Trump's closest allies in the crypto industry, backing Mr. Trump's construction of a White House ballroom and financial endeavors involving his two oldest sons. In his ruling, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein of the Southern District of New York said that the facts of the case had not changed since Gemini, without admitting guilt, agreed to the fine. He said that **"Gemini's highest officials willfully misrepresented material facts"** and the firm had settled the case after vigorously litigating the charges for three years. The penalty against the firm reflected its violations, he said, not **"overreaching by the C.F.T.C."** The agency had no immediate comment on the ruling. Gemini did not respond to a request for comment. Gemini's founders, **Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss**, have backed the president's re-election efforts, the White House ballroom and a private club partially owned by Donald Trump Jr. Their investment firm also helped finance a company co-founded by Eric Trump. The C.F.T.C. has faced criticism for **bending over backward** to help cryptocurrency and prediction markets, two industries in which the Trump family is heavily invested. The agency, which oversees the nation's multitrillion-dollar commodities markets, has mounted **far fewer enforcement actions** since Mr. Trump returned to office. But crypto and prediction markets have particularly benefited from the rollback in enforcement. Seamus Hughes contributed reporting.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>gemini</category> <category>cftc</category> <category>cryptoregulation</category> <category>trumpcrypto</category> <category>bitcoin</category> <enclosure url="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2026/10/15/multimedia/15dc-gemini-ghzq/15dc-gemini-ghzq-facebookJumbo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin Defies Korean Stock Slump: Decouples from Nasdaq Futures Ahead of CPI]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoin-defies-korean-stock-slump-decouples-from-nasdaq-futures-ahead-of-cpi</link> <guid>bitcoin-defies-korean-stock-slump-decouples-from-nasdaq-futures-ahead-of-cpi</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:18:20 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ## Market Dynamics While **Korean chip stocks** experienced a sharp decline, **Bitcoin** and other cryptocurrencies like **XRP** and **ETH** showed **decoupling** behavior, suggesting a potential shift in investor sentiment. **Oil prices** remained elevated due to **Middle Eastern supply threats**, fueling **inflation concerns** and speculation about **Federal Reserve rate hikes** that could pressure risk assets. ## What to Watch Traders are closely monitoring Thursday’s **US consumer price index (CPI)** report, which could influence **Fed policy** and, consequently, **crypto markets**. Some analysts expect **institutional investors** to **hedge** their crypto holdings rather than reduce exposure, indicating growing confidence in the asset class. **Bitcoin’s** ability to **decouple** from traditional markets during times of stress may signal its maturation as an asset, but **macroeconomic factors** remain a key driver.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>crypto</category> <category>cpi</category> <category>marketsentiment</category> <category>decoupling</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/4fc215c16d984306b203a2148546a2afc8f4ba6d-2168x1094.png?auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&w=1200&h=675&q=75" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Ethereum's Liquidity Craters to Under Half of Bitcoin's — And the Gap Keeps Widening]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/ethereum-s-liquidity-craters-to-under-half-of-bitcoin-s-and-the-gap-keeps-wideni</link> <guid>ethereum-s-liquidity-craters-to-under-half-of-bitcoin-s-and-the-gap-keeps-wideni</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Ethereum's grip on the liquidity race is slipping — and fast. According to a fresh **CoinGecko analysis** of order-book depth across **eight major centralized exchanges**, Ethereum's median market depth now sits at just **$13 to $14 million**, a mere **35 to 45% of Bitcoin's liquidity**. Just a year ago, Ethereum was holding above the **60% mark**. ## Bitcoin's Order Books Are Deeper Than Ever Bitcoin's median aggregate depth has surged to **$29 million on the bid side** and **$37 million on the ask side** — roughly **50% higher** than the figures recorded in 2025. For context, order-book depth in this analysis is measured at approximately **0.15% from the mid-price**, translating to about **$100 on either side for Bitcoin** and just **$3 for Ethereum**. ## Binance Leads, MEXC Trails Across the exchanges studied, **Binance** leads liquidity for both assets. At the other end of the spectrum, **MEXC's** liquidity sits at approximately **$450,000**, making it a clear outlier in the dataset. ## It's Not That Ethereum Got Worse — Bitcoin Got Better The contrast isn't simply that Ethereum deteriorated. **Bitcoin's liquidity improved substantially** while Ethereum's remained roughly flat in absolute terms — a combination that mechanically pushes the ratio down. One plausible driver: **increased institutional interest in Bitcoin**, partly channeled through **spot exchange-traded products**. Ethereum, despite securing its own **spot ETF approvals**, has not attracted the same scale of order-book commitment. ## What This Means for Large Traders The gap is now wide enough to influence **how large trades get structured**. **Algorithmic traders and institutions** that slice orders across venues will need to account for Ethereum's shallower book — particularly during periods of **elevated volatility**, when spreads tend to widen even further. The data, published by **Traders Union** on September 30, 2026, reflects a market structure that has been **shifting steadily** rather than breaking in a single moment.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>ethereum</category> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>liquidity</category> <category>marketdepth</category> <category>etfs</category> <enclosure url="https://s.tradingview.com/static/images/illustrations/news-story.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> </channel> </rss>