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Strive buys $235M in bitcoin, Binance US seeks $100M at $1B valuation, and Richard Heart arrested in Istanbul.

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17 Oct 2026
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Strive buys $235M in bitcoin, Binance US seeks $100M at $1B valuation, and Richard Heart arrested in Istanbul.

Strive made two large bitcoin purchases totaling $515 million, becoming the fourth-largest public bitcoin holder, signaling renewed corporate demand for BTC. Binance US is reportedly seeking $100 million in funding at a $1 billion valuation, a steep drop from its $4.5 billion valuation in 2022. Meanwhile, HEX founder Richard Heart was arrested in Istanbul amid allegations of tax evasion and possible scams. Evernorth showcased its 473 million XRP treasury at Nasdaq, highlighting growing corporate interest in digital assets. These developments reflect ongoing shifts in crypto investment and regulation.

Richard Heart's arrest and major crypto events provide context for Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 17, 2026 22:31 WIB. Among 50 major cryptocurrencies priced on Pluang, only 7 rose while 42 fell. Notable movers include EOS with a price of Rp12.649 and a 1-day change of +8.13%, FIL at Rp19.784 down 5.78%, and ALGO at Rp2.004 down 4.93%, with EOS showing the highest daily gain.

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