🟢 Market Update

• Bitcoin (BTC)** surged to \$116,800, up over 3.6% in the past 24 hours.

• Massive \$35B+ in daily trading volume showing renewed institutional interest.

• Analysts suggest BTC could test \$120K if volume sustains.

🧑‍⚖️ Tornado Cash Verdict Shakes Dev Community

• Roman Storm , co-founder of Tornado Cash, found guilty of running an unlicensed money transmission service.

• Acquitted of money laundering, but could face up to 5 years in prison.

• Raises serious questions for open-source developers in DeFi.

📈 UK Greenlights Crypto ETNs for Retail

• Starting October 8, UK retail investors can trade Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs.

• Marks a major regulatory shift toward mainstream crypto access.

• London Stock Exchange to list regulated products.

🇺🇸 401(k) Crypto Access Approved

• New U.S. executive order allows **crypto, private equity, and real estate in 401(k) retirement accounts.

• Opens potential \$10 trillion market to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins.

• Aimed at expanding investment flexibility for American workers.

🔥 What You Need to Know

• BTC price breakout is supported by volume — key level to watch: \$120K.

• Regulations are shifting in favor of mainstream access.

• Legal precedent** from the Tornado Cash case could impact DeFi innovation.

• Institutional entry points like 401(k) plans and ETNs will reshape market dynamics.

💬 What do you think? Are we entering the next bull phase or just a fakeout?

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