Bitcoin Retreats to $86,000 Amid Volatile Market Reactions

Texas and New Hampshire are among a growing number of U.S. states moving to add Bitcoin (BTC) to their balance sheets as Congress advances a federal crypto market structure bill. The actions signal rising state-level appetite for digital-asset exposure and could shape wider treasury practices.

Jan3 CEO Samson Mow reiterated his strong long-term bullishness on Bitcoin, arguing that a 10x price target may be conservative and reigniting debate across the crypto community. His comments have drawn attention from traders, analysts, and investors weighing upside expectations against market risks.

French regulators say nearly 30% of crypto firms have not applied for MiCA authorization ahead of a key compliance deadline, putting many operations at legal risk. The disclosure raises fresh concerns about enforcement and service continuity for customers.

Newrez LLC and Megatel Homes LLC disclosed plans to make cryptocurrencies a meaningful part of their strategies; Newrez will factor crypto holdings into mortgage risk assessments. The moves signal growing lender attention to crypto-native buyers and risk modeling for digital assets.

A sophisticated social‑engineering operation stole over $282 million in BTC and LTC, with the proceeds quickly routed through Monero to obscure the trail.