BTC Markets

16/10/2026

BTC Markets is proud to be named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Australian Digital Economy Awards, The DIGIs!

• Digital Currency Exchange of the Year
• The Blockies Award for Blockchain & Digital Asset Excellence
• Emerging Leader of the Year (Under 35) - Anastasia Varlamova, People and Culture Manager

We’re delighted to see our team and its contributions to Australia’s digital asset industry recognised, and we look forward to celebrating alongside this year’s finalists in Sydney on 27 November!

15/10/2026

Tax reporting simplified with Summ. If your crypto tax is still on your to-do list, Summ can help you get it sorted.

Create a Summ account, connect your BTC Markets and add any other exchanges or wallets you’ve used. Your report is ready to download.

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14/10/2026

What does Australia’s tokenisation timeline mean for institutions?

The Reserve Bank's consultation on settlement infrastructure and the government's Financial Innovation Strategy have introduced new considerations for institutional investors and digital asset market participants.

In his latest CCO Update, BTC Markets Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stonham discusses what these developments mean for counterparty due diligence, settlement risk and the April 2027 licensing deadline.

Read the full article: https://go.btcmarkets.net/4hScHKg

13/10/2026

Beyond the week’s market movements, institutional interest in digital assets remains in focus.

Businesses have reportedly accumulated approximately 193,000 BTC in 2026, while developments in tokenised bonds highlight the growing use of blockchain technology across traditional financial markets.

From corporate balance sheets to financial market infrastructure, institutional adoption remains a key theme to watch.

Read more in our latest Weekly Crypto Close: https://go.btcmarkets.net/4hQevDu

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Crypto markets decline as US$1.25 billion (A$1.79 billion) exits ETFs, with Bitcoin and major altcoins posting weekly losses.

12/10/2026

Weekly market update: Institutional flows took centre stage as crypto ETFs recorded approximately US$1.25 billion (A$1.79 billion) in weekly outflows, their largest withdrawals since June.

Bitcoin declined 3.19% to US$88,773 (A$126,946), while total crypto market capitalisation fell 3.74% to US$2.8 trillion (A$4 trillion). Major altcoins saw steeper declines, with SOL down 8.43%, LTC falling 8.56% and XRP retreating 7.25%.

Read our full update: https://go.btcmarkets.net/4yguDUW

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09/10/2026

The Australia FIX Conference 2026 will take place on 22 October at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, where industry leaders will discuss the latest developments in financial markets and trading infrastructure.

BTC Markets Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stonham will moderate the panel “From Pilots to Market Infrastructure: Tokenisation Becomes Real.” The discussion will cover the progress of tokenisation in financial markets, its potential for institutional adoption and key considerations around custody, liquidity, interoperability, digital identity and regulation.

Learn more: https://go.btcmarkets.net/4je5IO3

Discover the latest in electronic trading at the Australia FIX Conference, a key gathering for trading professionals to discuss market trends, technological innovations, and network with Australia's trading community.

07/10/2026

“The defining shift in 2026 is that crypto stopped being a retail story.”

BTC Markets Head of Risk and Compliance Nicolas Gilardi highlights the growing role of digital assets beyond trading in Chainalysis’ latest report.

Australia recorded US$40 billion in institutional-platform inflows during the reporting period, with activity spanning market makers, OTC desks, custody and collateral providers.

Read the full report: https://go.btcmarkets.net/4dokiyT

Chainalysis data shows Singapore's crypto economy grew 55.4% to $284B as institutional activity rose 94%. Cross-border stablecoin use beat domestic 3.2x.

06/10/2026

Bitcoin’s familiar three-letter ticker has an unexpected connection to Bhutan.

Under ISO 4217, the standard behind currency codes such as AUD and USD, “BT” belongs to the Himalayan kingdom. It is also one of the few countries to have mined Bitcoin, using its abundant hydropower resources.

So how did BTC become Bitcoin’s universally recognised ticker, and why does XBT still appear in parts of traditional finance?
We unpack the story in this week’s VIP Desk.

Read more: https://go.btcmarkets.net/4zfzWF2

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05/10/2026

BTC Markets VIP Desk Update as of 5th October 2026:
• Bitcoin stayed rangebound as US bond yields climbed to levels not seen in more than two decades.
• A weaker US jobs report pulled expectations for an October Fed rate hike sharply lower.
• The SEC proposed a new crypto custody framework for advisers and regulated funds, while clearing listing rules for six leveraged products.
• The Fear & Greed Index remained in “Greed” at 70, while Bitcoin dominance held near 57.9%.
• The next two weeks bring Fed minutes, key Treasury auctions and US CPI as markets continue to assess the rates outlook.
• Story of the week: Bitcoin’s familiar BTC ticker shares its first two letters with Bhutan, one of the few countries to have mined Bitcoin using surplus hydropower.

Read more: https://go.btcmarkets.net/4zzYhpx

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02/10/2026

ICYMI: Ripple USD (RLUSD) is now available to trade on BTC Markets.

RLUSD is Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, supported one-to-one by reserves including cash deposits, short-term U.S. Treasuries and other cash equivalents.

Learn more about RLUSD: https://go.btcmarkets.net/4zdAQ56

Start trading: https://go.btcmarkets.net/4j18upU

Ripple USD (RLUSD) is now available on BTC Markets. Learn how Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin works, its reserve backing and its role across payments, trading and treasury flows.