☀️ VoltPay Morning Crypto Brief

Market now:
• Total crypto market: $2.89T, down 4.81% in 24h
• BTC: $84,652.09, down 1.563%
• ETH: $2,677.74, down 1.603%
• BNB: $767.17, down 1.293%

Top stories:
1. The SEC proposed new crypto custody rules that could allow advisers and regulated funds to self-custody certain crypto assets under specific conditions, potentially giving institutions more flexibility. (sec.gov: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-100-sec-proposal-would-address-how-investment-advisers-funds-can-custody-crypto-assets-under-federal?utm_source=openai)
2. NEAR Intents suffered an approximately $3.8 million exploit, paused parts of its cross-chain service and pledged full reimbursement for affected users. (coindesk.com: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/10/01/near-intents-hit-by-usd3-8-million-exploit-as-crypto-s-rough-year-of-hacks-continues?utm_source=openai)

Market takeaway:
Crypto markets are under pressure today, with major assets lower and risk sentiment cautious.

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Sources:
1. SEC.gov | SEC Proposal Would Address How Investment Advisers and Funds Can Custody Crypto Assets Under the Federal Securities Laws
https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026-100-sec-proposal-would-address-how-investment-advisers-funds-can-custody-crypto-assets-under-federal?utm_source=openai
2. NEAR Intents hit by $3.8M exploit, pauses cross-chain services in latest crypto hack
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/10/01/near-intents-hit-by-usd3-8-million-exploit-as-crypto-s-rough-year-of-hacks-continues?utm_source=openai