[5 Crypto News] Over $1 Billion Outflow from ETFs, Joint CFTC & SEC Interpretation, and MetaPlanet BTC Policy Revision (October 11, 2026)
Hello! Today, I am bringing you five noteworthy news stories from the crypto market.
In the U.S., regulatory clarification and large-scale ETF outflows are happening simultaneously, while in Japan, MetaPlanet’s bold BTC strategy and news of an XRP company’s listing are attracting attention.
1. [USA] Over $1 Billion Outflow from Crypto ETFs in October Alone
U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $986 million (approximately 145 billion yen) in October alone, and when combined with all crypto ETFs, $1.29 billion was withdrawn in one week (according to Farside Investors).
In particular, Ethereum ETFs have seen outflows for 9 consecutive business days, with cumulative outflows reaching $697 million. It is reported that BlackRock’s “EETHA” fund alone accounts for approximately 88% of the outflows.
Bitcoin is trading around $82,922, down 2.1% week-over-week, and altcoins are faring even worse, with ETH down 7.1%, XRP down 5.8%, and SOL down 8.1%, all showing weekly losses.
Point: The largest outflow since June. Institutional investors are strengthening their risk-reduction stance, and U.S. long-term interest rates exceeding 5% are becoming a burden.
2. [USA] CFTC and SEC Announce Joint Interpretation That “BTC, ETH, and XRP Are Not Securities”
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have issued a joint interpretation determining that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are, in principle, not securities.
At the same time, a regulatory framework was proposed to establish a new federal registration category called “Crypto Market” for exchanges handling leveraged trading for individuals. This is expected to clarify the scope of application for securities and commodities laws, significantly resolving legal uncertainty for exchanges.
Point: A historic move that could put an end to the long-standing regulatory gray area problem. It is also seen as having an impact on the long-term litigation between XRP and the SEC.
3. [USA] CoinEx Announces Complete Closure on December 22, 2026
The crypto exchange CoinEx has announced that it will completely terminate all services as of December 22, 2026. Customers must withdraw their balances by December 22.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that the derivatives exchange BitMEX also closed in July 2026, accelerating industry consolidation.
Point: The successive closures of major exchanges are seen as being driven by stricter regulations and intensifying competition, making it important for users to move assets early and diversify their exchange management.
④ [Japan/CoinPost] Metaplanet revises policy to allocate 85-90% of total assets to BTC
According to a CoinPost report, the Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has revised its capital allocation policy, setting a target to allocate 85-90% of its total assets to Bitcoin.
Furthermore, it is reported that the company is considering a contribution of 2,100 BTC (worth approximately 17 billion yen) to a US game advertising company. Metaplanet is known as the Japanese version of MicroStrategy and continues its aggressive BTC accumulation strategy.
Key Point: The BTC holding strategy by Japanese companies is further strengthening. It is also attracting attention as a signal of “long-term holding” for individual investors.
⑤ [Japan/CoinPost] Evernorth (XRPN), the world’s largest XRP holder, to list on Nasdaq on October 12
According to a CoinPost report, the treasury company that holds a large amount of XRP as a strategic asset, Evernorth (Ticker: XRPN) , is scheduled to list on Nasdaq on October 12 (tomorrow).
The company is known as the world’s largest XRP holder, and its listing will provide a new means for institutional investors to gain indirect exposure to XRP. Although XRP has fallen by approximately 5.8% in the last week, it remains to be seen whether the attention generated by the listing will act as a catalyst for the market.
Key Point: The listing coincides with the regulatory clarification of XRP (the joint CFTC/SEC interpretation in ②). XRP-related developments are one of the biggest focuses this week.
Summary
| # | News | Category |
|—|———-|———-|
| ① | Over $1 billion outflow from crypto ETFs in October alone | US/Market |
| ② | CFTC & SEC issue joint interpretation that BTC, ETH, and XRP are “not securities” | US/Regulation |
| ③ | CoinEx announces complete closure on December 22 | US/Industry |
| ④ | Metaplanet revises policy to allocate 85-90% of total assets to BTC | Japan/Corporate |
| ⑤ | Largest XRP holder Evernorth (XRPN) to list on Nasdaq on 10/12 | Japan/XRP |
These were today’s 5 crypto news highlights. While contrasting movements such as large-scale ETF outflows and regulatory clarification are occurring simultaneously, notable developments continue both domestically and internationally, such as Metaplanet’s bullish BTC policy and the XRPN listing.
Stay tuned for the next update!
*Information Source: CoinPost, CryptoTicker, KuCoin News (as of October 11, 2026)*