# Trenches Today — October 13, 2026

Canonical edition: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-13
Published: 2026-10-13T05:03:40.055Z
Updated: 2026-10-13T05:03:40.055Z
Edition: 20261013
Revision: 1
Content hash: 475bb1657d3e72b6a5645e568ab04481c732cceeaa2b38eed5e7e4fff1a76902

> MicroStrategy acquired an additional 250 Bitcoin, bringing its total treasury holdings to 848,250 BTC.

## Lead story: Strategy Adds 250 Bitcoin as Total Holdings Reach 848,250 BTC

MicroStrategy acquired an additional 250 Bitcoin, bringing its total treasury holdings to 848,250 BTC.

- MicroStrategy purchased 250 Bitcoin, expanding its total corporate treasury holdings to 848,250 BTC.

Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/business/2026-10-12-theres-always-room-for-more-orange-michael-saylors-strategy-scoops-up-another-250-bitcoin-for-21-5-million-as-holdings-reach-848250-btc-418275)

## Complete edition

### Ethereum & L2

#### Bitmine Adds $32M in Ethereum to Expand Treasury

Topic: Ethereum & L2 · Signal: rails

Bitmine purchased an additional $32 million worth of Ethereum, raising its total holdings to 6.03 million ETH.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-13#story-story_28e9c202f952d730da21
Original source: [decrypt](https://decrypt.co/380685/bitmine-adds-32m-in-ethereum-as-tom-lee-says-firm-is-nearly-done-stacking)

### Solana

#### DeFi Development Continues SOL Accumulation Strategy

Topic: Solana · Signal: rails

Solana treasury firm DeFi Development continues buying SOL, maintaining total holdings of roughly 2.59 million SOL.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-13#story-story_e6be27e1e84a76544111
Original source: [decrypt](https://decrypt.co/380752/solana-treasury-firm-defi-development-keeps-buying-sol)

### Regulation & Policy

#### Payward Obtains Regulatory Approval from Dubai VARA

Topic: Regulation & Policy · Signal: rails

Payward secured full market approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to expand digital asset services in the UAE.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-13#story-story_51ce5bf9cb788f3013d2
Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/kraken-receives-vara-approval-uae-expansion)

#### Crypto PACs Disclose Spending Campaign for Congressional Races

Topic: Regulation & Policy · Signal: rails

A crypto-aligned political action committee disclosed ad expenditures aimed at supporting legislative candidates.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-13#story-story_b581cc83590d55320a67
Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-pac-spending-house-races-2026-midterms)

### Markets & Macro

#### Ether ETFs Extend Outflow Streak to Nine Days

Topic: Markets & Macro · Signal: rails

Spot ether ETFs logged a ninth consecutive day of outflows while Solana funds broke a 14-week streak of net inflows.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-13#story-story_33a64a6a95054fa84287
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/markets/2026-10-10-ether-etfs-extend-outflow-streak-to-nine-days-as-solana-funds-snap-record-14-week-inflow-run-418215)

#### Evernorth Shares Rise 5% Following Nasdaq Opening Print

Topic: Markets & Macro · Signal: rails

Evernorth's stock price gained 5% at the Nasdaq opening print after launching its digital asset treasury.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-13#story-story_b973814547da78821e0a
Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-treasury-evernorth-rise-nasdaq-opening)

#### Bitcoin Holds Key Support Ahead of US CPI Data Release

Topic: Markets & Macro · Signal: rails

Bitcoin price action preserved key weekly support near $82,500 as traders prepare for upcoming U.S. inflation figures.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-13#story-story_404bf640aa5d4bde939f
Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/markets/btc-price-support-holds-ahead-of-us-cpi-data-three-things-to-know-in-bitcoin-this-week)

### Industry & Other

#### Sui Foundation Invests $30M in DATA Network

Topic: Industry & Other · Signal: rails

The Sui Foundation committed $30 million in funding to DATA Network as the AI data protocol moves to the Sui blockchain.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-10-13#story-story_1e909614ec9223d99f4f
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/ecosystems/2026-10-11-sui-foundation-invests-30-million-data-network-418243)

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