NEW: BLOCKSTREAM SAYS LIQUID NETWORK RESTART IS BEING PREPARED.

Following the recent security incident and movement of funds, Blockstream says updated software has been deployed as Liquid Federation members prepare for a coordinated network restart.

The company says its teams remain focused on further hardening the network and ensuring the return of assets.

Blockstream thanked the Bitcoin community for its patience, support, advice, and assistance, and said further updates will follow.

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BULLISH: 🟠 Bitcoin crosses the golden cross formation, which previously led to the $126,200 all-time high in May 2025 👀

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NEW: 🟠 Block applies to establish Builders Bank & Trust with the OCC, which would provide federally regulated custody and "fiduciary services" for Bitcoin and stablecoins 👀

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JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran authorizes Bitcoin and Tether to bypass Western financial sanctions — FT.

• Framework eases controls on exports & imports.

• Cheap energy fuels state-sponsored BTC mining.

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DEVELOPING: 🟠 The "white hat" hackers who drained $320 million from Blockstream's Liquid Network are escalating.

They're demanding a 10% bounty from Blockstream's own money, or holders eat a 15% loss. Refuse, and they leak the private conversations too.

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⚓ CoinCorner launched Vault, an insured multi-signature Bitcoin custody service built with AnchorWatch and backed by Lloyd's of London.

📰 https://btctimes.com/coincorner-launches-insured-multi-signature-bitcoin-vault-with-anchorwatch

📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/2097717409947816312

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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he 'strongly urges' the Senate to pass the Clarity Act.

"Failing to do so would send a troubling signal to our allies and adversaries alike that America is unwilling to lead on the future of digital assets".

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🟠 PLAN ₿ FORUM 2026 IS HAPPENING — OCT 23-24, LUGANO 🟠

The world's Bitcoin elite is converging on Switzerland. Are you going to watch it on Twitter, or are you going to be in the room?

✅ Keynotes & panels with the people actually building this future
✅ Hands-on workshops & masterclasses
✅ Bitcoin Art Gallery + immersive exhibitions
✅ 1:1 matched networking with founders, investors & builders
✅ VIP tier: front-row seats, exclusive meals with speakers, lounge access

⏳ Early Bird pricing won't last. Peer tickets start at 199 CHF — that's less than a single dinner in Lugano for two days that could change your network, your portfolio, and your understanding of where this industry is headed.

Every year, people say "I should've gone." Don't be that person in 2026.

🔗 Grab your ticket now → https://planb.lugano.ch/planb-forum/

📍 Lugano, Switzerland | 🗓 Oct 23-24, 2026
Seats are limited. The room fills up. Move fast.

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JUST IN: 🟠 $2.6B Strive projected to buy 500 Bitcoin this week.

• Funded via SATA preferred stock sales at $100

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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Coinbase VP of U.S. Policy says, "If it fails, the regulators are at the starting gate and ready to go, so they are going to be executing with or without the Clarity Act".

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