Exchanges

Brazil

2026-10-04 05:32:56

Brazil election outcome could shape the country’s crypto policy direction

Brazil’s presidential election is set for Oct. 4, and the result could affect the direction of crypto policy in a country described by Bitcoin.com News as ranking first globally in crypto adoption. The race pits incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, referred to in the source as Lula, against Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of a former president. According to the report, a Lula victory would likely bring tighter regulation and stricter compliance requirements for the crypto sector. Brazil’s central bank has already stepped up oversight of exchanges, and a tax on stablecoin transactions, previously put on hold because of the election, could move forward. If Flavio Bolsonaro wins, his position on crypto remains unclear. The report says there is no record of him publicly mentioning cryptocurrencies, though it notes that he previously defended individuals linked to the "Bitcoin Pharaoh" pyramid scheme.

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XRP

2026-10-02 18:03:14

CoinGecko says XRP liquidity is spread across eight exchanges with about $30 million in 2% depth

CoinGecko said XRP liquidity is broadly distributed across eight exchanges within a ±2% market depth range. The data points to a buy-side tilt, with bid depth at $18 million and ask depth at $14 million. Combined depth has stayed relatively steady since 2025 at around $30 million. The update was shared by CoinGecko on X and later cited by Techub News. No additional venue-by-venue breakdown was provided in the source. The figures describe liquidity distribution and order-book depth rather than price performance, and the report did not include any separate trading-volume data.

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Bitcoin

2026-10-02 14:00:53

Coinglass says about 50,000 BTC left exchanges over the past two weeks

Techub News, citing a post from @coinglass_com, said about 50,000 Bitcoin left exchanges over the past two weeks. The brief did not name any specific exchange involved in the outflows, nor did it provide additional on-chain breakdowns or timing beyond the two-week window. The claim was attributed directly to @coinglass_com in the source note.

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Market Analys

2026-10-02 01:11:00

Small-cap index perpetuals may offer a path out for smaller exchanges and perp DEXs

A PANews market analysis argues that smaller centralized exchanges and perpetual futures DEXs are unlikely to build durable advantages by simply listing more single-name contracts, adding leverage, and using incentives to boost volume. The piece points to a different route: creating in-house, ETF-like index perpetuals tied to small-cap themes or sectors. The argument starts with a comparison from Hong Kong. In August 2026, average daily volume in Hang Seng TECH Index futures reached 154,986 contracts on HKEX, while all single-stock futures combined averaged 4,385 contracts. PANews uses that gap to show how a thematic index can become a more active trading gateway than a long list of individual names. The article says index perpetuals can widen the user base beyond stock pickers to include sector investors, macro traders, and portfolio managers. It also argues that basket products may improve risk warehousing and market depth by diluting idiosyncratic company risk. To support that point, the piece cites CME data on Russell 2000 futures activity and research from BIS and a 2012 study by Small, Wansley, and Hood on ETF liquidity. In PANews’ framing, the real moat is not getting one neglected stock listed before a larger venue does. It is turning scattered small-cap attention into a repeatable market centered on sector exposure, portfolio management, and trading relationships that can keep users coming back.

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Altcoins

2026-09-30 12:00:04

Altcoin deposits to exchanges hit 78,000 in seven-day tally, up 160% in two weeks

Fresh data cited by Odaily shows a sharp rise in altcoin transfers to trading platforms. The seven-day cumulative count of altcoin deposit transactions reached 78,000 on Sept. 28, up about 160% from roughly 29,800 on Sept. 14, marking the highest level since October 2025. Over the same period, the number of addresses sending altcoins to exchanges climbed from about 17,600 to 51,600, close to a threefold increase and also a near one-year high. The figures suggest the inflow was broad-based rather than concentrated in a small number of wallets. In the data interpretation cited in the report, moving tokens onto exchanges usually signals preparation to sell, which may point to potential selling pressure. At the same time, altcoins have recently outperformed Bitcoin on a relative basis. Bitcoin dominance has fluctuated between 58% and 60.4% since May 27 and remains below 60%. Crypto assets ranked outside the top 10 accounted for 9% of total market capitalization on Sept. 27, the highest share since February this year.

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CryptoQuant

2026-09-30 11:59:07

CryptoQuant says altcoin exchange deposits jumped 160% in two weeks, pointing to possible sell pressure

CryptoQuant data shows a sharp rise in altcoin transfers to exchanges over the past two weeks. The seven-day cumulative count of altcoin deposit transactions reached 78,000 on Sept. 28, up about 160% from roughly 29,800 on Sept. 14, the highest level since October 2025. Over the same period, the number of addresses sending altcoins to exchanges climbed from around 17,600 to 51,600, nearly tripling and also marking a near one-year high. According to CryptoQuant, the increase in exchange inflows was broad-based rather than limited to a small set of tokens or wallets. The firm said that moving tokens onto trading platforms usually signals an intention to sell, meaning the latest figures may indicate rising potential sell pressure in the altcoin market. At the same time, altcoins have recently been outperforming Bitcoin on a relative basis. Bitcoin dominance has fluctuated between 58% and 60.4% since May 27 and remains below 60%. Meanwhile, crypto assets ranked outside the top 10 by market capitalization accounted for 9% of the total market on Sept. 27, the highest share since February this year.

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Bitcoin

2026-09-29 22:18:45

Bitcoin futures open interest ratio on exchanges falls to a two-year low

Coinbase Markets said in a post on X that the notional value of Bitcoin futures contracts now stands at just 0.24x for every 1 BTC of spot holdings held by exchanges. According to the firm, that ratio has dropped to its lowest level in two years. Coinbase Markets also raised a question tied to the move: whether the decline in this ratio could reduce liquidation risk. The statement did not provide a broader conclusion beyond that observation, but it pointed to a notable shift in the balance between spot Bitcoin held on exchanges and the size of related futures exposure. The update was cited by Techub News and attributed to Coinbase Markets’ post on X.

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South Korea

2026-09-28 22:16:05

South Korea Weighs Legalizing Crypto Market Making as FSC Eyes Stronger Oversight of Exchanges

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission is reviewing whether to permit crypto market making, while also considering a broader shift in how digital asset exchanges are supervised. Yoo Young-joon, director general for digital finance policy at the FSC, said the regulator will examine whether market making and similar mechanisms are needed to improve efficiency and stability in digital asset markets. Under the current Virtual Asset User Protection Act, there is no exemption for market making, meaning the practice can fall under the law’s ban on unfair trading, including price manipulation. Yoo also outlined items under review for the proposed Digital Asset Basic Act, which would form the second phase of South Korea’s crypto legislation. He said core exchange functions such as order matching, token listings, and surveillance for abnormal trades may need to move from self-regulation to public oversight. As an example, he pointed to criticism surrounding the recent listing of yen stablecoin JPYC on Upbit. The token briefly surged to 37.60 won after trading opened on Sept. 17, far above the roughly 8.85 won value of one Japanese yen at the time, before falling back after additional deposit routes were opened. Data released by lawmaker Park Min-gyu showed that 21,219 investors bought JPYC at prices at least 10% above the won-yen rate between Sept. 17 and Sept. 21, spending about 259.9 billion won.

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