Galaxy2026-09-27 11:06:47Galaxy monitor says COLDCARD Seed Entropy theft has led to 1,830 BTC stolenChainCatcher reported that, according to monitoring cited from Galaxy’s head of research, the COLDCARD Seed Entropy theft incident has so far resulted in 1,830 BTC being stolen. The activity is tied to three rounds of attacks and more than 30 smaller related indicators. GLXY Research has received reports from 256 victims, with a median loss of 1.1 BTC. Tracking of the attacker is still underway. The update focuses on the current scope of the theft, the number of attack waves identified, and the victim data collected so far. No additional details on the attacker’s identity or recovery progress were disclosed in the brief.230
Bitcoin2026-09-21 19:17:5952.37 BTC moved to trust-linked address, representing 2.8% of Coldcard exploit fundsGalaxy’s head of research said monitoring data showed Coldcard white-hat funds consolidated 52.37 BTC from Wave 2 and Footprints AA, AU, and AX into a new address. The address wrote the OP_RETURN message “claim:cryptorecoverytrust dot com” in block 967,948. Based on the disclosed figures, the white-hat funds account for 2.8% of the funds tied to the Coldcard vulnerability attack. The update identifies the source clusters involved in the transfer and points to a trust-related recovery message embedded on-chain. No additional transfer details or recovery timeline were disclosed in the source item.300
Bitcoin2026-09-21 01:03:11Bitcoin closes back above 50-week moving average for first time in 45 weeks, up about 29% in 35 daysBitcoin has moved back above its 50-week moving average for the first time in 45 weeks, according to a Sept. 21 post cited by BlockBeats from Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn. Thorn said that, historically, Bitcoin reclaiming the 50-week MA has often been treated as an important confirmation signal that a bear market bottom is already in place. He also noted that BTC has gained about 29% over the past 35 days. The update focuses on Bitcoin’s weekly closing level rather than an intraday move, highlighting a technical threshold that market participants often watch closely. Thorn’s comment did not add a forecast beyond that historical observation, but framed the move as a level that has previously carried weight in assessing whether downside conditions had run their course. BlockBeats published the item on Sept. 21.310
Bitcoin2026-09-21 00:18:58Alex Thorn says Bitcoin closed above its 50-week moving average for the first time in 45 weeksAlex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, said in a post on X that Bitcoin closed the week above its 50-week moving average, marking the first such close in 45 weeks. Thorn said a reclaim of the 50-week average has historically served as a strong signal that a bear-market bottom was confirmed. He also noted that Bitcoin has gained 29% over the past 35 days. The comments frame the latest weekly close as a technical milestone, with Thorn pointing to the 50-week moving average as a level that has carried weight in past market cycles. The post did not include additional projections or targets, but highlighted the combination of a weekly close above the average and a 29% rise over 35 days as the key data points.320
SEC2026-09-20 04:41:09Galaxy says SEC transfer-agent overhaul could help push U.S. stocks toward 24/7 tradingGalaxy said a new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to rewrite transfer-agent rules could become a key building block for round-the-clock stock trading in the United States. The report argues that longer trading hours are only one part of the shift. What matters just as much is whether ownership records, clearing, settlement, and compliance systems can stay in sync beyond the traditional market day. The SEC is also preparing a Sept. 17 roundtable on 24-hour trading, covering exchange and broker readiness, overnight supervision, closing-price formation, clearing and settlement, liquidity expectations, cybersecurity, staffing, and market-data continuity. Galaxy links that process to a broader set of recent moves, including expanded operating hours for consolidated equity data feeds, NSCC’s 24x5 clearing launch, the approval of temporary overnight price bands, and FINRA’s planned extension of Trade Reporting Facilities hours. The report pays special attention to one question raised by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce: should transfer agents continue collecting a security holder’s name and physical address, or should email addresses and digital wallet addresses be allowed instead? Galaxy says that issue goes to the heart of tokenized equities, privacy, beneficial-ownership reporting, and whether blockchain-based shares can ever move beyond closed whitelist systems while remaining inside securities law.430
SEC2026-09-19 14:06:48SEC issues innovation exemption for on-chain secondary trading of tokenized stocksThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an "innovation exemption" that creates a route for on-chain secondary trading in tokenized equities. The exemption is set to run from Sept. 17, 2026, through Sept. 17, 2031, and applies to certain tokenized securities trading venues that offer permissioned automated market makers and liquidity pools. Those venues must operate on public, permissionless blockchains, while trading itself is limited to verified or otherwise authorized participants. Eligible tokens must represent actual U.S. National Market System stocks and carry the same shareholder rights as traditional shares. The exemption does not cover primary issuance, synthetic exposure, or products that do not provide legal or beneficial rights in the underlying stock. Galaxy said it is studying the next steps to enable on-chain secondary trading for GLXY.310
SEC2026-09-19 14:06:35SEC issues five-year innovation exemption for on-chain secondary trading in tokenized stocksThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an "innovation exemption" that creates a path for on-chain secondary trading of tokenized equities, according to a post on X from Galaxy’s head of research. The exemption is set to run from Sept. 17, 2026, through Sept. 17, 2031. It applies to certain tokenized securities trading venues that offer permissioned automated market makers and liquidity pools. Under the framework described, those venues must be deployed on public, permissionless blockchains, while trading itself is limited to verified or otherwise authorized participants. Eligible tokens must represent actual U.S. National Market System stocks and grant the same shareholder rights as conventional shares. The exemption does not cover primary issuance, synthetic exposure, or products that do not provide legal or beneficial rights in the underlying stock. Galaxy also said it is studying the next steps to enable secondary trading of GLXY on-chain.230
Bitcoin2026-09-18 16:20:39Galaxy research head says Bitcoin rally looks real as price moves above 50-week averageGalaxy head of research Alex Thorn said Bitcoin is showing strong price action after moving above its 50-week moving average, calling the current advance one that looks "real." He said a break above the 50-week average has historically served as an important signal that a bear-market bottom is already in place. Thorn added that if BTC can close this Sunday above the 50-week moving average, that would offer added confirmation for the move. The comments frame the level as a key weekly marker for traders watching whether the latest rise has staying power. No additional price targets or timing beyond this week’s Sunday close were provided in the source. The remarks were cited by Odaily in a brief market update.380
