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Issue #124 · Thursday, October 15, 2026
Market mood  Neutral · 53/100  ▼ from 62 yesterday
Bitcoin and altcoins fell sharply as Asian stock turmoil and inflation concerns spread through markets; regulatory activity intensified globally.
 
 

☀  The Numbers

Bitcoin (BTC)$80,964  -2.8%
-2.5% this week
Ethereum (ETH)$2,362  -5.5%
-7.9% this week
Total crypto market$2.71T  -5.9%
BTC dominance 60.0% · BTC 36% below its all-time high

☀  The Movers

Top gainers (24h)

AKE Akedo+24.2%
PYTH Pyth Network+4.1%
PAXG PAX Gold+0.4%
EURSAFO Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap Fund (EUR)+0.2%

Top losers (24h)

BTW Bitway-28.4%
PUMP Pump.fun-15.9%
RAIN Rain-13.6%
ZEC Zcash-11.8%

From the top 100 coins by market cap.

☀  The Read

Where the chart sits — description, not prediction

Bitcoin sits between its 50-day ($81.2K) and 200-day ($72.3K) averages — a trend in transition. Over the past 30 days it has traded between $76.1K and $86.6K; today's price sits in the middle third of that range. RSI(14) is 37 — momentum remains weak.

See all nine coins on the daily markets page →

☀  The Brief

 EU designates USDC as first 'significant' e-money token

Circle's USDC received formal classification from the European Banking Authority, triggering new regulatory supervision starting November. This marks the first major stablecoin to receive this EU designation. (The Block)

 White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt departs

The chief of the White House Crypto Council resigned, marking the fourth senior departure from the advisory group. The departure creates uncertainty about U.S. crypto policy direction. (Cointelegraph)

 Q3 crypto hacks surge toward $1.2 billion; infrastructure targeted

Hackers compromised crypto infrastructure and development tools outside formal audits, driving 77% of quarterly losses. Supply-chain attacks on crypto builders pose persistent security risks. (Cointelegraph)

 Australia proposes stricter crypto exchange rules before licensing deadline

ASIC introduced tougher user-protection requirements for crypto platforms ahead of new licensing requirements. The move aims to safeguard digital assets and financial stability. (CoinDesk)

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Crypto 101

What is an order book?

The live list of all buy and sell offers on an exchange. Reading its depth shows where buyers and sellers cluster — the market's actual structure beneath the price.

“Volatility is the price of admission, not a malfunction.”

Coin Mornings is an educational digest for US readers. Nothing here is financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Crypto is volatile — never invest more than you can afford to lose. Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Prices via CoinGecko, sentiment via alternative​.me, captured shortly before send.

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