CALWIRE Crypto Report (Sunday, October 4, 2026)

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Today's top story: 'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million. This roundup covers 12 stories from Decrypt, CryptoSlate, CoinDesk, and Cointelegraph.

'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million
Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, rebounding from a Sept. 30 outflow as a weak... — Decrypt

3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle — CryptoSlate

Crypto poured years into new products. The next challenge is keeping users
Crypto firms have spent years building financial products on blockchains. Getting people to use them — and keep using them — is be... — CoinDesk

Trump taps intel chief Jay Clayton to lead new Super Intelligence Force
President Donald Trump said US intel chief Clayton will lead the SIF, reporting to the president and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. — Cointelegraph

The same Fed rate hike can help stablecoins and hurt Bitcoin borrowers — CryptoSlate

'We Have Identified You, Sir': Near Intents Recovers $3.8 Million After 48-Hour Ultimatum
Near Intents said the roughly $3.8 million drained in an exploit on Thursday was returned in full, a day after the team said it ha... — Decrypt

The Clarity Act stalled. Bankers aren’t hitting the brakes yet on crypto dealmaking
Crypto M&A has hit record levels, but the Clarity Act’s Senate setback leaves dealmakers weighing how much regulatory uncertainty... — CoinDesk

Japan adds Garantex to list of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
Garantex was previously sanctioned by the US, the EU and other jurisdictions for helping Russian entities evade financial restrict... — Cointelegraph

Binance will hold some Brazil crypto deposits until users explain where the money came from — CryptoSlate

El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers granted
Efforts will continue to reduce the state’s involvement in Bitcoin-related activities and to strengthen crypto‑asset regulation an... — Cointelegraph

Stablecoins may not drain banks of dollars but they can still make lending more expensive — CryptoSlate

Russia’s Finance Ministry pays wages in digital rubles for first time
Work on the introduction of the digital ruble to the budget process is being carried out by the Bank of Russia together with the M...

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