Russia's largest bank is testing crypto purchases, sales, deposits and withdrawals through Sberbank Online, with broader access planned for Dec. 1 if regulations take effect.
Sberbank began testing Bitcoin, Ether and USDT trading in Sberbank Online after Russia's central bank admitted it as a digital depository.
The order represents about 275.84 BTC, with roughly $1.86 million, or 22.37 BTC, already filled.
The senior secured notes mature in 2031 and will fund data-center construction. CleanSpark sold 702 BTC in September.
CleanSpark secures $2.276 billion for data center expansion while holding 13,530 BTC and selling 702 BTC. See the financing and treasury takeaways.
The company acquired 334 BTC and repurchased $176 million of STRC as of Oct. 4. Its press archive lists an Oct. 8 date for its next third-quarter earnings announcement.
Searches for “buy crypto” have climbed since July, while Bitcoin-specific queries are projected to fall toward 20 in October.
A long/short-ratio crossover and an estimated $80,500 cost-basis level offer possible support signals, but Bitcoin faces a liquidation-liquidity zone at $83,600–$85,000.
The crypto market sentiment was no longer bullish. Weak demand and an overhead magnetic zone could lead to a short squeeze.
Apparent demand improved from -205,000 BTC to -22,000 BTC, bringing the measure closer to neutral.
The 53% gain stood out as Bitcoin held near the $83,000 level in a weekend market snapshot.
The official X account of Bitcoin hardware wallet manufacturer Coldcard was compromised. On October 11, 2026, attackers published a fake notice in the brand's name claiming a “critical firmware vulnerability” affecting the Mk4, Mk5, and Q models and urging users to move their funds immediately through a phishing website.