Crypto Briefs — Monday, September 28, 2026
Bitcoin has held firm despite broader market volatility, with geopolitical developments and Federal Reserve policy shifts driving near-term direction as traders await Kevin Warsh's inaugural Fed decision. Meanwhile, long-term accumulation patterns suggest institutional conviction remains strong—long-term holders now control a record 79% of bitcoin supply, while major corporations including SpaceX and DDC Enterprise continue adding to their treasuries. Regulatory pressures intensified on multiple fronts, with Illinois becoming the first U.S. state to impose a transaction tax on crypto assets, though Japan moved in the opposite direction by advancing a proposal to slash its crypto tax rate from 55% to 20%.
Bittensor Proposal Would Shift Validators to Fund-Manager Model
A Bittensor proposal called Root Reborn would restructure validator incentives to function like fund managers, requiring them to select and allocate capital to subnets while reinvesting yield rather than continuously liquidating subnet tokens to pay stakers. The change remains under code review and has not been implemented.
Mexican Billionaire Salinas Pliego Favors Bitcoin Over Real Estate
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, a Mexican billionaire with an estimated net worth of $5 billion, stated that bitcoin outperforms real estate as an investment, with approximately 70% of his portfolio allocated to the cryptocurrency. Salinas Pliego has previously advised his wife to mortgage her house to purchase bitcoin, underscoring his conviction in the asset.
Long-Term Holders Control 79% of Bitcoin Supply
K33 analyst reports that long-term holders now control a record 79% of circulating bitcoin supply, with historically low old-coin spending indicating continued accumulation despite macroeconomic uncertainty. The metric is cited as evidence that the bear market may be nearing exhaustion, though the claim rests on a single analyst interpretation of on-chain data.
Core Lightning Patches Flaw Allowing Revoked State Escape
Core Lightning released patch v26.06.7 to fix a vulnerability that could permit revoked channel state to escape penalty mechanisms. Older builds and some early Docker images remain vulnerable and require immediate upgrade, according to CryptoSlate reporting.
Illinois Enacts First U.S. State Transaction Tax on Crypto Assets
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed SB 3019 into law, making Illinois the first U.S. state to impose a transaction-based tax on digital assets. The crypto industry has criticized the tax as the most punitive regulatory approach in the country, though specific tax rates and implementation details are not provided in the headline.
Japan's Lower House Moves to Cut Crypto Tax Rate to 20%
Japan's lower house advanced a reclassification of cryptocurrency that would reduce the tax rate from 55% to 20%, aligning crypto taxation with equity gains treatment. The move addresses a long-standing complaint from Japanese crypto investors and could influence tax policy discussions in other jurisdictions facing similar rates.
Bybit Added to Singapore MAS Investor Alert List
Bybit has been added to the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Investor Alert List, a warning mechanism for unlicensed financial entities. The listing reflects ongoing regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Singapore and may affect investor confidence in the platform within the region.
Cantor Fitzgerald Prices $250M SPAC as Crypto Firms Eye Public Markets
Cantor Equity Partners VII has priced a $250 million initial public offering, reflecting Cantor Fitzgerald's continued investment in SPAC vehicles for crypto-related companies. The trend underscores growing adoption of SPACs as a faster, lower-cost alternative to traditional IPOs for digital-asset firms seeking public market access.
DDC Enterprise Adds 95 Bitcoin to Treasury, Reaches 2,899 BTC
DDC Enterprise acquired 95 Bitcoin, bringing its total corporate treasury holdings to 2,899 BTC. The company's strategy of accumulating Bitcoin as a core asset positions its stock as a leveraged proxy for Bitcoin price movements, intensifying volatility exposure for shareholders.
Tokenized Funds Reach $11.39 per $100 in Stablecoins
Tokenized funds have nearly quadrupled over two years to a ratio of $11.39 for every $100 in stablecoins, according to Crypto Briefing analysis. The growth signals an accelerating shift toward yield-generating on-chain investments, potentially reshaping how capital flows within the stablecoin ecosystem.
SpaceX Holdings 18,712 BTC After IPO, SEC Filing Shows
SpaceX disclosed 18,712 bitcoin on its balance sheet in an SEC filing following its initial public offering, maintaining its previously announced cryptocurrency treasury. The filing confirms the aerospace company retained its bitcoin holdings through the IPO process, a rare disclosure of corporate crypto reserves by a major public company.
BEAT Token Plunges 43% as Bitcoin Drops Below $65K
The BEAT token fell 43% amid a broader cryptocurrency market decline that pushed Bitcoin below $65,000, prompting comparisons to SIREN's collapse. The report does not specify a cause for BEAT's outperformance in losses relative to the broader market.
Crypto Markets Await Kevin Warsh's First Fed Decision
Cryptocurrency markets are positioned for volatility ahead of Kevin Warsh's inaugural Federal Reserve decision. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen suggested that a dovish surprise could trigger relief rallies across traditional and digital asset markets, with traders closely monitoring policy signals for directional cues.
Standard Chartered Sets $100 Uniswap Price Target by 2030
Standard Chartered has published a long-term price forecast targeting Uniswap at $100 by 2030, attributing the projection to anticipated growth in tokenized real-world assets. The bank's analysis suggests RWA expansion could drive significant value appreciation for the Uniswap protocol over the next six years.
Bipartisan Congress Deal Would Block Fed CBDC Until 2030
A bipartisan congressional agreement would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency until the end of 2030, according to NewsBTC. The measure has not yet passed into law but represents a significant policy constraint on U.S. digital currency development.
Bankman-Fried Proposes Token Plan to Repay FTX Victims
Sam Bankman-Fried has reportedly proposed launching a new token as a mechanism to repay victims of FTX's collapse, according to Bitcoinist. Legal and practical obstacles make the proposal unlikely to materialize, the outlet notes, without detailing specific barriers or victim compensation timelines.
Bitcoin Rallies on Iran-US Nuclear Deal Framework, Eyes 60-Day Resolution
Iran's foreign minister announced the US and Iran will begin negotiations following a memorandum of understanding, with a 60-day window to resolve nuclear issues and secure sanctions relief. Bitcoin reacted positively to the framework agreement itself, before harder terms are settled, as geopolitical tensions that typically drive oil-price shocks ease and market focus shifts to Federal Reserve policy.
Prediction Markets as Corporate Hedging Tools Raise Payout Questions
Prediction markets offer corporations a direct way to hedge against specific policy outcomes like tariffs, bypassing traditional proxy instruments like currency or commodity contracts. The article examines how these markets function as risk-management tools while raising questions about payout determination and market integrity in crypto-native derivatives.
Hyperliquid Token Surges 284% in 2026, Approaches $100
Hyperliquid's native token has gained 284% in 2026 and is approaching a $100 price point, according to Crypto Briefing. The surge underscores growing activity in decentralized finance markets and may influence regulatory approaches to digital assets.
US Treasury Settlement Due Sept 30 May Impact Bitcoin
A $202 billion US Treasury settlement scheduled for September 30 could affect Bitcoin markets through its interaction with SOFR rates and Treasury financing dynamics, according to CryptoSlate analysis. The piece examines whether coupon supply and Treasury market mechanics could transmit liquidity pressure to Bitcoin derivatives markets.
Wall Street values Bitcoin miners' AI infrastructure at premium
Wall Street is pricing megawatts of AI infrastructure higher than comparable Bitcoin mining capacity, according to VanEck's valuation framework for publicly traded miners. The pricing gap between operational AI infrastructure and pipeline capacity has become a key metric for the sector, with companies holding signed AI contracts commanding valuations at a premium to those without.
UNI Token Surges Amid Fed Rate Decision Under Chair Warsh
The Uniswap (UNI) token gained value as crypto markets awaited the Federal Open Market Committee's first interest-rate announcement under newly appointed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. The decision and Warsh's subsequent press conference are expected to influence broader cryptocurrency market sentiment.
Fed Policy Signals May Drive Bitcoin Price Movement
CoinDesk identifies three Federal Reserve signals investors should monitor for potential bitcoin price impact. The article examines how monetary policy communications and economic data releases could influence cryptocurrency markets on June 17, 2026.
Gulf Dynasty Heir Launches Blockchain Trade Settlement Platform
Abdulla Kanoo, heir to a 135-year-old Gulf trading family, is developing ARP Digital to move trade settlement onto blockchain for emerging-market commerce. The firm targets infrastructure for a market Kanoo projects could reach $32 trillion by 2030, currently representing a $6 trillion annual flow.
Bitcoin Options Losses Mount as June Decline Leaves $8.6B Out of Money
Bitcoin's 12% monthly decline through June 26 has left 80% of June options open interest out of the money, representing approximately $8.6 billion in underwater positions. Only 20% of June contracts remain in the money, indicating that bullish option positions have suffered significant losses amid the downturn.
Coinbase Expands Beyond Crypto With Stocks, Perps, and AI Products
Coinbase is broadening its platform to include traditional finance products such as stocks and perpetual futures alongside its core cryptocurrency offerings, as part of a strategy to become an "everything exchange." The move reflects the ongoing convergence between crypto and traditional finance markets.
Credible Finance, OwlTing Partner on China-India Stablecoin Payments
Credible Finance has partnered with OwlTing to enable stablecoin-based payments between China and India, aiming to improve cross-border transaction speed and reduce costs. The initiative faces regulatory headwinds in both countries, where cryptocurrency oversight remains restrictive and evolving.
College Student Loses $35K Polymarket Bet Over Contract Term Dispute
A college student's $35,000 position on Polymarket was liquidated to zero due to a dispute over contract settlement terms, according to Crypto Briefing. The incident underscores risks associated with imprecise contract specifications in decentralized prediction markets and raises concerns about trader protections and market integrity.
Bitcoin Seller Exhaustion Signals Possible Late-Stage Capitulation
On-chain data analyzed by CryptoPotato suggests Bitcoin markets are experiencing seller exhaustion and transitioning toward late-stage capitulation, though loss realization levels have not yet reached the intensity historically required to establish a definitive market bottom.
Coinbase CEO Armstrong Proposes AI-Referee Internal Team Competition
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is exploring a model where internal teams compete like startups, with AI agents serving as performance referees to accelerate innovation. The approach could embed organizational biases and create unpredictable dynamics, according to Crypto Briefing's analysis.
Coinbase to Launch Tokenized Stocks for Non-US Customers
Coinbase plans to expand internationally by offering tokenized stocks to customers outside the United States. The move represents the exchange's effort to broaden its product offerings beyond traditional cryptocurrency assets into regulated equity markets.
SIREN Token Crashes 95% After Whale Dumps 670M Tokens
SIREN token fell 95% following a single whale transaction involving 670 million tokens, according to NewsBTC reporting. The crash underscores risks posed by concentrated token supply and low trading liquidity in smaller market-cap assets.
Sui Stablecoin Transfers Reach $65B After Gasless Fee Initiative
Sui network stablecoin transfer volume reached $65 billion following a gasless transfer incentive program, according to NewsBTC. The report cautions that analysts should interpret the volume figure carefully, implying potential distortions from the fee-elimination mechanism designed to boost activity.
Saylor Rejects Protocol Yield for Bitcoin as Digital Capital
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor rejected the concept of protocol-level yield for Bitcoin, positioning BTC as a capital asset rather than a staking vehicle. Saylor's stance reflects a broader debate within the Bitcoin community about whether yield-generating mechanisms align with Bitcoin's core design as a store of value.
Binance Reported to Face MiCA Compliance Challenge in Greece
Binance may encounter obstacles meeting Greece's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory deadline in July, according to reports cited by Bitcoinist. The setback appears procedural rather than final, with the exchange navigating compliance requirements ahead of the EU-wide regulation's implementation.
Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio Hits Cycle-Low Threshold Amid 125K BTC Accumulation
Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio reached a level historically associated with cycle lows in every downturn since 2015, as holders absorbed 125,000 BTC in June. CoinDesk notes the metric has consistently preceded extended consolidation periods rather than immediate price reversals in prior cycles.
Crypto PAC-backed Barry Moore wins Alabama GOP primary
Barry Moore, a candidate who received $12 million in support from a crypto political action committee, won Alabama's Republican Senate primary. Moore drew more crypto-backed funding than any candidate in the 2022 midterms, marking a significant political success for the cryptocurrency industry's advocacy efforts.
Bitcoin and S&P 500 Show Weakness When Adjusted for Money Supply
CoinDesk analysis compares bitcoin and S&P 500 valuations after adjusting for M2 money supply growth, revealing that both risk assets underperform when inflation-adjusted metrics are applied. The piece suggests that nominal price gains mask deterioration in real purchasing power and asset performance relative to monetary expansion.
Zano Restarts Blockchain After Gateway Address Exploit
Zano halted and restarted its blockchain at block 3,833,000 following a Gateway Address vulnerability that enabled unauthorized creation of ZANO and fUSD tokens. The restart erased approximately one month of transaction history to remediate the exploit's effects.
Jupiter Ultra users experience fewer sandwich attacks in three-year study
A three-year study found that Jupiter Ultra users face fewer sandwich attacks compared to other users on the blockchain. The research highlights how application-level design innovations can reduce susceptibility to common blockchain exploitation tactics. The findings underscore the importance of protocol-level defenses against MEV-related attacks.
1,700 Bitcoin Worth $142M Moved Off Coinbase Institutional
1,700 Bitcoin valued at approximately $142 million was transferred from Coinbase Institutional to an unknown wallet, according to Crypto Briefing. The movement is characterized as part of institutional asset management activity, though the specific motivation and identity of the recipient remain unclear.
Over 101,000 Crypto Positions Liquidated in Market Volatility
More than 101,000 cryptocurrency positions were liquidated amid recent market volatility. The mass liquidations could undermine investor confidence and affect future valuations and stability of crypto assets, according to Crypto Briefing.
BitGo Offers MiCA-Compliance Solution for European Crypto Firms
BitGo, regulated by BaFin, is positioning its Crypto-as-a-Service platform as a compliance tool for European crypto firms facing the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory deadline. The offering provides an alternative pathway for eligible players to meet the EU's stringent licensing requirements without building independent infrastructure.
Cardano Van Rossem Hard Fork Reaches Mainnet Decision Point
Cardano's Van Rossem hard fork has reached a critical decision day for mainnet implementation. The upgrade represents a significant protocol update for the Cardano network, though specific technical details and voting outcomes were not detailed in the available excerpt.
Bitcoin Falls Below $84K as US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Risk Assets
Bitcoin dropped below $84,000 amid escalating U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions that pressured broader risk assets. Despite the price decline, ETF inflows and technical momentum indicators remained positive, suggesting underlying demand for the cryptocurrency persisted amid the near-term volatility.
Binance Wallet Enables USDT for Gas Fees on 4 Major Networks
Binance Wallet now allows users to pay gas fees using USDT on BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and TRON networks, with plans to expand to additional blockchains. The feature simplifies transactions by enabling stablecoin-denominated fee payments across major ecosystems.
Hayes: Ethereum Could Rally to $5,000 on Robinhood Adoption
Arthur Hayes predicts Ethereum price could nearly double to $5,000 within roughly a year, citing Robinhood's use of Ethereum's blockchain as a catalyst for broader institutional adoption. Hayes argues that Robinhood's integration could make the network more accessible to other large financial institutions.
Institutional Bitcoin Bets Split as Futures Positioning Shifts
Large institutional traders have taken opposing positions in Bitcoin futures as of September 22, according to CryptoSlate's market snapshot analysis. The report notes divergent positioning moves but lacks visibility into spot or ETF hedge positions that could clarify the full scope of institutional sentiment.
Scammers steal $2M+ through fake GIWA blockchain
Scammers have stolen over $2 million by creating a counterfeit GIWA blockchain, according to Crypto Briefing. The incident underscores vulnerabilities in blockchain verification processes and the need for stronger security measures to prevent similar frauds.
THORChain defends permissionless design after Bitget hack
Following Bitget's $387.5 million security breach, the exchange requested that THORChain block addresses tied to stolen funds. THORChain declined, defending its permissionless architecture and refusing to implement censorship mechanisms, sparking debate over whether decentralized protocols should restrict known stolen assets.
Pi Network trades near $0.089 ahead of Protocol 28 upgrade
Pi Network's token is trading near $0.089 as the project begins testing Protocol 28, with node operators facing an October 13 deadline to upgrade before the scheduled October 16 mainnet deployment. The brief mentions price speculation around a potential $0.10 break but provides no material catalyst analysis.
Quant (QNT) price surges 300% on banking deals and tokenization
Quant token (QNT) rose more than 300% from weekly lows to trade near $274 on September 28, driven by a major U.S. banking partnership, live tokenized deposit transactions in the UK, and increased trading volume. The rally brings the asset close to its all-time high.
Ethereum's 2027 Hegotá upgrade may be final conventional fork
Vitalik Buterin suggested Ethereum's planned 2027 Hegotá upgrade could be the network's last conventional fork, with the protocol shifting toward quantum-safe cryptography. The move aims to enhance long-term security as quantum computing threats emerge, potentially influencing investor confidence in Ethereum's durability.
RedotPay Completes Financial Audit Ahead of U.S. IPO
RedotPay, a stablecoin payments company, completed a financial audit as part of preparations for a U.S. initial public offering, the firm announced. The completion contradicts an August report claiming the company had postponed its IPO plans.
Bitcoin Pulls Back Below $83K as Traders Eye $85K Resistance
Bitcoin traded below $83,000 on Monday after gaining over 4% the previous week, while Ethereum slipped below $2,700 and XRP consolidated near $1.50. BTC remains above its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day exponential moving averages as the market began the week with quieter trading activity.
Gate.io TradFi desk posts $17B September trading volume
Gate.io's traditional finance trading desk recorded $17 billion in trading volume during September, signaling the exchange's strategic expansion into non-crypto asset classes. The move reflects a broader trend of cryptocurrency exchanges diversifying into conventional financial instruments and markets.
Acurast Deploys AI Model Laya on Decentralized Smartphone Network
Acurast has deployed the open-source AI decision model Laya across its decentralized smartphone compute network, enabling real-time inference on Android devices rather than centralized servers. The deployment represents an expansion of Acurast's infrastructure for distributed computing on mobile hardware.
QNT, HBAR Outperform as Altcoins Decline, Bitcoin Falls Below $83K
Quant and Hedera tokens gained while most altcoins declined on the day, with Uniswap, Raydium, and Arbitrum among the largest losers. Bitcoin dropped below $83,000, while Bitcoin Cash and Dash also posted significant declines alongside the broader altcoin weakness.
Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Slides as Bears Dominate Leveraged Bets
Bitcoin futures open interest has declined to near yearly lows as traders maintain bearish leveraged positions, according to CoinDesk. Weak overall demand for leveraged exposure suggests market participants are predominantly betting on further price declines rather than upside moves.
Bitcoin pauses rally as markets await U.S. jobs data
Bitcoin's recent upward momentum has stalled as traders await key U.S. employment figures expected this week, according to CoinDesk's weekly preview for the period starting September 28. Macro data, particularly labor reports, continues to influence cryptocurrency price action alongside broader market sentiment.
Bitget Resumes BTC Withdrawals After $388M Hack
Bitget has resumed Bitcoin withdrawals following a $388 million hack that affected the exchange. The platform plans to restore Ethereum, USDT, and other services by October 2, according to the announcement.
UK FCA Opens Crypto Licensing Gateway, Sets Feb. 2027 Deadline
The UK Financial Conduct Authority launches its cryptocurrency authorisation gateway on September 30 at 7 a.m., with firms required to submit applications by February 28, 2027 before the new regulatory regime takes effect on October 25, 2027. The licensing window marks a formal regulatory shift for crypto operations in the UK.
MEXC Resolves $340K Account Hack Dispute Over API Access
MEXC exchange says it has resolved a dispute involving a $340,000 account theft after a user reported that an attacker-created API key remained active following account recovery. The incident highlighted a security gap where compromised API credentials persisted even after the victim regained control of their account.
South Korea Considers Legalizing Crypto Market Makers After JPYC Peg Deviation
South Korea is reassessing its regulatory stance on crypto market makers following a deviation event where JPYC traded at roughly 4 times its intended peg on exchange Upbit. The regulatory move aims to stabilize crypto markets and foster investor confidence through formalized market-making mechanisms.
Polymarket US Stock Expansion Raises Regulatory Concerns
Polymarket's move to offer US stock prediction markets has drawn regulatory scrutiny, highlighting compliance challenges for the prediction-market platform. The expansion could reshape how prediction markets operate and establish new industry compliance standards.
Evernorth's XRP buying capacity hinges on SPAC redemption outcomes
Evernorth's ability to purchase XRP depends on shareholder redemption decisions in an ongoing SPAC transaction, according to CryptoSlate analysis of Armada's August trust balance and conditional funding notes. Redemption activity and capital allocation choices will determine whether the entity maintains sufficient liquidity for additional token acquisitions.
Ethereum 2030 roadmap shifts to cryptographic proofs, PeerDAS progresses
Vitalik Buterin outlined a Sept. 27 vision for Ethereum's evolution toward a system using cryptographic proofs and data sampling instead of requiring all verifiers to repeat computational work. The roadmap includes PeerDAS, which has advanced in development, moving validation toward compact proof-based verification.
Wintermute accumulates $126M in Hyperliquid shorts
A wallet linked to Wintermute trading firm holds $126.25 million in short positions on the Hyperliquid platform, with the largest position being $46.92 million in ETH shorts. The positions span ETH, BTC and SOL as cryptocurrency prices decline.
Franklin Templeton Lists $687M Tokenized Fund on Bybit
Franklin Templeton expanded access to its Benji tokenized money market fund by listing it on crypto exchange Bybit, allowing eligible clients to use the $687 million fund's shares as off-exchange collateral. The move integrates traditional finance infrastructure with decentralized exchange services, broadening the fund's utility within the digital-asset ecosystem.
Chainlink launches CCIP 2.0 with $84B in secured token value
Chainlink released CCIP 2.0, an upgrade to its cross-chain interoperability protocol featuring enhanced security measures. The update supports $84 billion in total token value secured on the standard, with Crypto Briefing noting potential implications for institutional adoption and regulatory compliance in blockchain infrastructure.
Oracle integrates with Swift blockchain for tokenized bank deposits
Oracle has integrated with Swift's blockchain ledger to enable connection of banks' tokenized deposits, according to Crypto Briefing. The integration is intended to enhance cross-border transactions and digital asset management in banking infrastructure.
MicroStrategy Buys 1,665 BTC in Second Weekly Purchase
MicroStrategy purchased 1,665 bitcoin in its second consecutive weekly acquisition, continuing CEO Michael Saylor's strategy of accumulating the asset. The company has now established a pattern of regular bitcoin buying, adding to its substantial holdings.
Franklin Templeton MMF Shares Accepted as Bybit Trading Collateral
Bybit now accepts Franklin Templeton's Benji-issued money market fund shares as collateral for USDT and USDC credit lines, allowing eligible clients to pledge shares while retaining custody and yield accrual. Franklin previously established an identical structure with Binance in February, expanding institutional stablecoin access through traditional asset collateralization.
Fake GIWA Layer 2 Bridge Drained of 766 ETH in Phishing Attack
A fraudulent Layer 2 bridge impersonating the Upbit-backed GIWA project was drained of 766 ETH after users mistakenly deposited funds into the fake contract. DYORSWAP, identified as the operator, has announced a 40% reimbursement program for affected wallets that bridged under 5 ETH.
Citi Partners With Coinbase on Corporate Stablecoin Payments
Citigroup and Coinbase launched a collaboration in October 2025 centered on stablecoin payments infrastructure, beginning with fiat funding and withdrawal capabilities through Coinbase's on- and off-ramp services. The partnership represents a major bank's expansion into digital-asset settlement channels.
BitMine Adds 17,362 ETH, Treasury Crosses 6M Tokens
BitMine purchased 17,362 ETH last week, bringing its total Ethereum holdings above 6 million tokens. The purchase moves the entity closer to achieving a stated 5% supply target for ETH.
Nansen Adds Search Feature for 200,000 FOMO Wallets
Nansen, a blockchain analytics platform, has added a search feature enabling users to track and analyze 200,000 wallets identified as exhibiting FOMO (fear of missing out) behavior on Solana and Base networks. The feature is designed to help traders identify emerging trends and make informed trading decisions by monitoring wallet activity patterns across these two blockchains.
ESMA Sets 2027 Crypto Supervision Priorities Under MiCA
The European Securities and Markets Authority outlined its main supervisory priorities for 2027 crypto firms under MiCA enforcement, focusing on operational resilience, outsourcing arrangements, and sufficient EU-based operations. The directive marks the regulator's push into deeper enforcement of the bloc's Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation.
Tether and Shiga Launch Self-Custodial Wallet Initiative for Africa, GCC
Tether and fintech firm Shiga announced plans to develop self-custodial wallets supporting USD Tether, Bitcoin, and Tether Gold for users across Africa and Gulf Cooperation Council nations. The wallets aim to expand access to stablecoins and digital assets in underserved regions, with both firms working to integrate the products for individuals and institutions.
Solana Processes 800M+ Non-Vote Transactions in Weekly Record
Solana processed over 800 million non-vote transactions in a week, marking a new record for the blockchain. The milestone underscores Solana's growing adoption in DeFi and NFT activities, potentially shifting competitive dynamics among blockchain platforms.
Coinbase Launches AI Agents for Crypto, Stock, and Derivatives Trading
Coinbase has integrated AI agents that can trade cryptocurrency, US stocks, and derivatives across a unified platform. The move aims to automate trading and improve market accessibility by combining multiple asset classes under single-platform execution.
Bitget hack saw $290M in transfers begin 30 minutes after detection
Bitget experienced a security breach with $290 million in assets moving off the exchange, according to analysis by Hypernative. Major transfer waves occurred approximately 30 and 45 minutes after the exchange detected the incident, highlighting a narrow window for containment.
Anchorage Digital Adds Conditional Rules to Vault Policies
Anchorage Digital has introduced conditional rules for vault policies to enhance institutional asset security in cryptocurrency custody. The feature aims to align crypto custodial practices with traditional finance standards, potentially offering institutional clients more sophisticated controls over asset management.
Ethereum falls to $2,665 as ADX signals weakening trend
Ethereum declined 1.5% to approximately $2,665 on September 28, tracking weakness in crude oil markets amid stalled US-Iran negotiations. The Average Directional Index (ADX) dropped to 14, indicating low trend strength, though ETH held above daily moving averages with resistance cited at $2,700.
Tether Freezes $550M in Iran-Linked USDT on U.S. Orders
Tether said it froze nearly $550 million in USDT tied to Iran's Central Bank and other sanctioned networks in 2024, acting on information from U.S. authorities. The action highlights stablecoin issuers' compliance role in enforcing sanctions and their ability to freeze assets on blockchains nominally designed to resist censorship.
D3 launches Frontier program for domain access via Solana vaults
D3, a core contributor to Doma Protocol, has launched Frontier, enabling users to deposit assets in Solana and Hyperliquid vaults and accumulate points for priority access to new internet domain names. The program was announced at Korea Blockchain Week.
HashKey MENA Launches Stablecoin Payments Pilot with Aptos
HashKey MENA has announced a stablecoin payments pilot program in partnership with Aptos and Daya. The initiative aims to reduce cross-border payment costs and improve financial inclusion in emerging markets using regulated stablecoins.
Circle exec warns US stablecoin curbs could cost $1T in demand
Circle executive Nikhil Chandhok argued that regulatory restrictions on dollar stablecoins risk causing the US to forfeit as much as $1 trillion in overseas demand for the dollar. Chandhok made the comments during an appearance with ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, suggesting that stablecoin adoption is a potential lever for dollar internationalization.
Spectra Finance Launches Fixed-Term Markets for deJTRSY on Stellar
Spectra Finance has launched fixed-term markets for deJTRSY on the Stellar blockchain. The move is positioned as a step toward integrating tokenized traditional finance assets with blockchain infrastructure, with the potential to improve market liquidity and adoption of asset tokenization.
Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Correction Before Next Rally
Analyst Doctor Profit maintains a bullish outlook on Bitcoin's long-term trend but expects a near-term correction to occur before the next advance higher. The call reflects mixed sentiment on near-term price action despite confidence in the broader bull market thesis.
BNB Chain Appoints Thomas Chen as Chief Business Officer
BNB Chain has appointed Thomas Chen to the role of Chief Business Officer, according to a Chainwire announcement. The appointment signals the blockchain platform's continued focus on business development and strategic partnerships.
Compound Foundation Denies V2 Reserve Misuse Allegation
The Compound Foundation denied allegations of misusing V2 reserves after records showed 344,780 COMP tokens increased its voting power ahead of a $52 million V4 budget vote. The Foundation stated the proposal had sufficient support to pass without those tokens, addressing concerns about potential governance manipulation.
Ethereum USDT Issuance Rose in 2024 While Smart Contract Share Declined
Tether's USDT stablecoin grew on Ethereum throughout 2024, but the proportion held in smart contracts declined even as total issuance expanded, according to Bank for International Settlements data. Ethereum's historical contract-held share fell during the period, while Tron's smart contract holdings remained near 1%.
Goldman Sachs Channels $100B Treasury Fund Through Crypto Infrastructure
Goldman Sachs is directing approximately $100 billion from its Treasury fund through institutional cryptocurrency firms' infrastructure, according to CoinDesk. The bank is doing so without creating a tokenized version of the assets, instead using existing crypto-native rails for settlement and custody.
Chainlink CCIP 2.0 Adds Institution-Run Bridge Security Checks
Chainlink released CCIP 2.0, enabling financial institutions to run their own security checks on cross-chain transfers. The update arrives five months after Kelp DAO lost $292 million in a bridge exploit, highlighting growing institutional demand for customizable security controls in cross-chain messaging infrastructure.
Wallet in Telegram rebrands to Walt ahead of Gram launch
Wallet in Telegram has rebranded to Walt, supporting over 300 assets, as Telegram prepares to roll out its separate Gram wallet to users. The rebrand was announced September 28 and comes as Telegram expands its native cryptocurrency and wallet ecosystem.
WisdomTree Treasury Fund Underperforms T-Bill Benchmark by 15bps
WisdomTree's tokenized Treasury money fund lagged its T-bill benchmark by 15 basis points over a one-year period, according to analysis by Dune. The underperformance highlights how fund expenses and liquidity terms eat into returns for tokenized money market products, a key metric for investors comparing on-chain and traditional fixed-income vehicles.
Bitcoin tests $83K support as technical indicators turn bearish
Bitcoin traded near $84,000 on September 28 after retreating from above $87,000, with traders monitoring whether U.S. spot ETF demand can sustain the month's breakout. Technical analysis from Bitget Wallet research indicates a 4-hour Supertrend has shifted bearish, highlighting key support levels as the focus for near-term price action.
XRP Freeze Limitations Emerge as RLUSD Stablecoin Approaches $2.5B Supply
Ripple's XRP token faces limitations in its freeze functionality as stolen coins move beyond freeze controls, according to 99Bitcoins reporting. Meanwhile, Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin circulation is nearing $2.5 billion across multiple networks, suggesting growing adoption of the asset.
Polygon Temporarily Boosts POL Staking Rewards to 7.7%
Polygon is implementing a two-month increase to its gross POL staking rate, raising it from a baseline of approximately 3% to 7.7%, funded by protocol fees. The boost rewards stakers during the promotional window rather than based on when fees were collected.
Cardano Foundation partners with UCLA on blockchain education
The Cardano Foundation announced a multi-year partnership with UCLA's Venture Accelerator at Anderson School of Management to introduce blockchain coursework, fund five startup fellowships, and sponsor a founder showcase at the Los Angeles campus. The initiative aims to expand blockchain education and entrepreneur development in the region.
Blockchain.com Files Confidential S-1 for Multi-Billion Dollar IPO
Blockchain.com has filed a confidential S-1 registration statement with the SEC, signaling plans for a multi-billion dollar initial public offering. The move could establish new valuation benchmarks for crypto infrastructure companies and potentially accelerate adoption of tokenized securities in digital markets.
Bittensor proposes Gamma tokens for subnet collaboration
Bittensor has proposed Gamma tokens as a mechanism to enhance collaboration between subnets within its network. According to Crypto Briefing, the tokens are designed to foster cross-subnet coordination and could improve overall network efficiency and economic integration.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Falls 5% Amid Analyst Price Warnings
Hyperliquid token (HYPE) declined 5% as an analyst warned of potential further downside toward the mid-70s price range. Despite the bearish short-term forecast, the same analyst characterized HYPE as a must-have holding for crypto portfolios, suggesting conviction in longer-term prospects.
XDP token launches trading on Kraken exchange
XDP began trading on Kraken as of September 28, 2026, with funding and trading now live on the exchange. The announcement marks the token's debut on a major cryptocurrency trading platform.
Russia Opens Crypto Exchange Applications October 5 Amid Retail Restrictions
Russia will begin accepting cryptocurrency exchange applications on October 5 under new regulatory rules, though companies still require separate Bank of Russia approvals and must await final decisions on retail asset eligibility. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies lack confirmed retail clearance despite the application window opening.
Gemini Launches HYPE Token Staking at 2.1% APY
Gemini has launched staking for Hyperliquid's HYPE token with a 2.1% annual percentage yield. The offering is subject to regional restrictions but may broaden user engagement and investment options on the platform.
Senate Dems Report Tether Used by Iranian Regime as Financial Tool
Democratic senators on the Senate Intelligence Committee published a report alleging that Tether (USDT) has become a key financial instrument for the Iranian government. The report characterizes USDT as a "lifeline" for Iran's regime, suggesting cryptocurrency stablecoins enable sanctions evasion. The allegations raise compliance concerns for Tether and underscore regulatory scrutiny of stablecoins in geopolitical contexts.
Robinhood crypto trading volume rises 24% in September
Robinhood reported a 24% increase in daily crypto trading volume during September, according to Crypto Briefing. The growth signals increased market engagement, though the source notes historical volatility and evolving trading strategies have characterized the platform's performance.
Hoskinson Claims Cardano's Midnight Privacy Layer Will Exceed Zcash
Input Output Global founder Charles Hoskinson predicted that Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain project, will grow larger than Zcash. The statement comes as IOG develops privacy infrastructure for the Cardano ecosystem. No specific metrics or timeline were provided for the comparison.
SEC Clarifies Token Buyback Rules Require No Central Party
The SEC staff revised its token buyback FAQ on September 25, adding an explicit requirement that systems lack centralized control for buybacks to qualify as non-sales under securities law. The updated guidance tightens the standard beyond prior language focused solely on functionality, potentially narrowing what token projects can do with repurchases.
Stellar Ranks Third for Tokenized RWAs, Ahead of Solana
Stellar has become the third-largest blockchain by tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), surpassing Solana, Avalanche, and Aptos. The ranking shift suggests growing adoption of Stellar's network for RWA tokenization projects, though the source does not specify total value locked or name the primary competitors ahead of Stellar.
Lido's 1,500 ETH reserve target may constrain stETH withdrawal speed
Lido's reserve target remains at 1,500 ETH, though an unexecuted committee plan could reprioritize deposits as a new staking module launches. The current reserve level may slow stETH withdrawals during market stress, according to CryptoSlate reporting on protocol governance discussions.
Chainlink partners with DTCC on blockchain collateral management
Chainlink has announced a collaboration with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) to develop a new AppChain for 24/7 collateral management. The partnership aims to enhance efficiency and transparency in financial market operations through blockchain integration, potentially reshaping how collateral is managed in traditional finance.
UC San Diego Team Demonstrates RSA Attack on Hardware Security Modules
Researchers from UC San Diego demonstrated an attack that allows impersonating a hardware security module without extracting its private key, exploiting vulnerabilities in RSA implementation. The findings raise security concerns for cryptocurrency hardware wallets and other systems relying on hardware vaults for key protection.
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