Crypto Briefs
Short updates on stories reported by a single outlet so far — summarized in a few sentences, always linking the original reporting. Stories picked up by more publications get full articles.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
UK Banks Complete First Interbank Tokenized Deposit Transactions
Barclays, NatWest, HSBC, and other UK banks have completed what CoinDesk describes as the world's first interbank transactions using tokenized deposits, moving bank-issued digital cash beyond single-institution use. The tests included remortgages and marketplace payments, advancing the infrastructure for central bank digital currency and tokenized settlement systems.
Read the original at CoinDeskCoinDesk Examines Hidden Costs of Self-Custody Bitcoin
CoinDesk's Crypto for Advisors column explores the often-overlooked expenses associated with self-managing Bitcoin holdings, including security infrastructure, insurance, and operational complexity. The analysis is aimed at financial advisors considering custody options for clients' digital assets.
Read the original at CoinDeskCoinbase Fixed-Rate Bitcoin Loans Risk Liquidation Post-Maturity
CryptoSlate reports that Coinbase's fixed-rate Bitcoin loan product may expose borrowers to liquidation risk after loan maturity, even when collateral remains healthy and Bitcoin price has not declined. Unpaid balances can trigger liquidation eligibility independent of market movements, presenting a structural risk in the platform's lending mechanics.
Read the original at CryptoSlateOndo Surges 20% After Launching BlackRock Portfolio Tokens
Ondo jumped more than 20% following the deployment of three BlackRock-designed portfolios onchain. Litecoin gained 18% without an apparent catalyst, while Bitcoin held near $84,000 and Ether traded lower; 51 of 60 large-cap tokens on Kraken opened above their 00:00 UTC levels.
Read the original at The DefiantSolana Advances SIMD-0112 Proposal to Reduce Validator Latency
Solana developers have advanced SIMD-0112 through core review, a proposal designed to reduce block-propagation latency on the network. The improvement has been approved for implementation work but remains pending deployment on mainnet, with validator software expected to arrive in a future client release.
Read the original at BitcoinistXRP Briefly Tops $100B Market Cap Before Profit-Taking
Ripple's XRP token briefly exceeded a $100 billion market capitalization driven by ETF inflows and increased on-chain activity, but selling pressure subsequently pushed the asset back below that threshold. The milestone reflects heightened trader interest in the token amid institutional investment flows.
Read the original at 99BitcoinsNew York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling
New York has filed a lawsuit against Polymarket, alleging the prediction-market platform operates as an illegal gambling service. The action reflects ongoing regulatory uncertainty around prediction markets and may influence how states and federal authorities classify and oversee such platforms.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingOndo Finance Launches Three BlackRock-Backed Portfolio Tokens
Ondo Finance announced three new onchain portfolio tokens based on investment strategies developed by BlackRock on September 24. The tokens provide eligible non-US investors access to each portfolio through a single onchain instrument, expanding Ondo's institutional-grade tokenized asset offerings.
Read the original at Crypto.newsCKC Fund founder warns failed CLARITY Act risks offshore tokenization
David Doss, CKC Fund founder and managing director, told Crypto.news that failure to pass the CLARITY Act could drive tokenization activity outside the United States. In an interview with Selva Ozelli, Doss discussed institutional digital asset investing, risk management, and infrastructure needs to connect crypto strategies with professional investors.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBloomberg analyst: Wirehouse rules limit Bitcoin ETF adoption among advisors
Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart says trillions in advisor-managed wealth remain outside Bitcoin due to strict wirehouse compliance rules that cap ETF adoption. The analysis suggests potential inflows if regulatory constraints on financial advisors ease, though no timeline or specific policy changes are mentioned.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineSolana DEX Weekly Trades Exceed NYSE Volume
Solana decentralized exchanges processed approximately 208 million spot trades in the week ending September 13, surpassing the New York Stock Exchange's roughly 190 million trades for the same period. The network remains behind Nasdaq volumes but the comparison highlights growing transaction throughput on Solana's blockchain infrastructure.
Read the original at CCNARK Venture Fund tokenizes private stakes via Securitize on Ethereum
ARK Investment Management's venture fund is partnering with Securitize to tokenize its holdings in private companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, launching first on Ethereum with potential expansion to other blockchains. The move brings onchain exposure to sought-after private tech equity, combining traditional venture positions with blockchain infrastructure.
Read the original at CoinDesk[[alloc] init] Proposes Shielded Bitcoin Privacy Protocol
[[alloc] init] has released a proposal for Shielded Bitcoin, a protocol designed to enable private transactions on the Bitcoin network with strong privacy guarantees. The proposal aims to address Bitcoin's current transaction transparency by allowing users to conduct shielded transfers while maintaining compatibility with the existing blockchain.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin Options Expiration Looms as Analyst Declares Bull Run
Approximately $15.6 billion in Bitcoin options are set to expire on Friday, September 25, according to CCN. Fundstrat analyst Tom Lee characterized the current market movement as a "face ripper," suggesting a bull run is underway, though the article provides limited detail on underlying price drivers or technical context.
Read the original at CCNCFTC seeks exchange safeguards on political prediction markets
CFTC staff issued a September 22 advisory requesting exchanges explain contract-specific measures to prevent manipulation in political speech prediction markets. The inquiry comes as Kalshi continues listing such markets, raising regulatory questions about oversight and risk controls for derivatives tied to political events.
Read the original at CryptoSlateZcash Falls 8% Daily; Analyst Flags Potential Drop to $200
Zcash (ZEC) declined 8% over the past day, prompting technical analysis from a contributor who suggests the recent 10-year high may mark a local market top. The analyst cited unspecified chart patterns or resistance levels as justification for a potential decline toward the $200 level, though specific entry and exit conditions were not detailed in the source.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoRockawayX commits $150M to real-world yield projects in DeFi
RockawayX, a $2 billion digital-asset investment firm, launched a $150 million initiative to back, build, and provide liquidity to decentralized finance projects that integrate real-world yields. The firm is positioning real-world asset yields as an emerging use case for crypto and DeFi platforms.
Read the original at CoinDeskLedger partners with Payward on cold storage for tokenized stocks
Ledger has partnered with Payward to provide cold storage solutions for tokenized stocks, according to Crypto Briefing. The collaboration aims to enhance security for tokenized stock trading and potentially increase investor confidence in the emerging asset class.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingHoskinson Eyes Cardano RealFi Launch as Adoption Catalyst
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson stated in a September 15 recording that a Cardano-based RealFi project is targeting an October mainnet launch, which he frames as a potential market catalyst for ADA. Hoskinson argued the industry should move past stalled US regulatory efforts like the Clarity Act to focus on adoption.
Read the original at ZyCryptoAnalyst Woo Predicts Early Bull Market for Bitcoin at 90% Probability
Cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo estimated a 90% probability that Bitcoin is entering an early bull market phase. The commentary emerged as BTC declined below $75,000 following the U.S. Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act, though the asset subsequently recovered above $80,000.
Read the original at ZyCryptoKraken launches margin borrowing product for US customers in 48 states
Kraken announced the launch of Kraken Borrow US, a margin lending product available to eligible customers in 48 states, excluding New York and Maine. The feature allows users to borrow against eligible assets for up to 3x buying power, with borrowed funds covering amounts exceeding available USD balance. All fees—including trade, borrow, and daily interest charges—are disclosed before confirmation.
Read the original at Cryptohopper Exchange NewsFormer CFTC Chair Giancarlo: Rate Hikes May Benefit Bitcoin
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo argues that bitcoin serves as digital gold and could benefit from rate hikes, positioning it as a potential future currency anchor. The commentary reflects regulatory-adjacent perspectives on bitcoin's macroeconomic role during periods of monetary tightening.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineElliptic Launches Pulse AI Tool for Law Enforcement Crypto Tracing
Elliptic released Pulse, an AI tool designed to enable police officers without crypto expertise to analyze blockchain wallets and transactions by inputting an address or hash and receiving plain-language summaries within seconds. The platform aims to democratize cryptocurrency tracing capabilities across law enforcement agencies beyond specialized units.
Read the original at DecryptSolana Foundation Hires Binance, Polygon Veterans for Tokenized Finance
The Solana Foundation has recruited Rachel Conlan and Jamal Raees, both veterans from Binance and Polygon, to accelerate its tokenized finance initiatives targeting institutional adoption of on-chain payments and asset transfers. The hires signal Solana's effort to strengthen its competitive position in the institutional crypto and digital-asset sector by adding experienced leadership from major blockchain platforms.
Read the original at CoinDeskBitMEX Opens Fund Recovery for Previously Barred Customers
BitMEX announced a September 24 policy update allowing customers previously restricted from the platform to recover their funds through identity verification and withdrawals. The recovery process maintains existing asset minimums and sanctions compliance requirements, addressing customer access to trapped capital following trading restrictions.
Read the original at CryptoSlateOnly 4 of Top 20 Crypto Treasury Firms Trade Above Asset Value
A DWF Ventures analysis found that only four of the 20 largest digital asset treasury companies trade above the value of their cryptocurrency reserves, indicating widespread underperformance versus the tokens they hold. The report highlights a valuation disconnect in the treasury management sector, where most firms trade at discounts to their underlying assets.
Read the original at Crypto.newsDoubleZero Launches Hyperliquid Order Book Feeds on Edge
DoubleZero has launched five Hyperliquid data feeds on Edge, providing subscribers with live order book visibility and trade market data over dedicated fiber infrastructure. The Sep. 24 announcement from DoubleZero Foundation enables market participants to access real-time exchange data through the Edge platform.
Read the original at Crypto.newsEU Regulator Adds AI, Tokenization to 2027 Supervisory Priorities
The European Union's financial regulator will prioritize oversight of artificial intelligence and tokenization in financial services during 2027, mapping how firms deploy these technologies in client-facing products and conducting examinations of the most exposed businesses. The move signals regulatory focus on emerging technologies reshaping the financial sector.
Read the original at CoinDeskAlpen AI Claims Early Detection of Liquid's $320M BTC Exploit
Alpen stated that AI systems identified the Liquid Network's $320 million bitcoin exploit within one hour of occurrence. A post-attack analysis revealed a cache flaw in the vulnerability, while SideSwap noted that a 4,000 L-BTC order processed without size or velocity restrictions, raising questions about whether payout limits could have mitigated the attack's impact.
Read the original at CryptoSlateUniswap v4 Ecosystem Surpasses 500 Registered Custom Hooks
Uniswap v4's developer ecosystem has registered over 500 custom hook deployments, allowing developers to customize pool behavior including fees and liquidity logic. The milestone signals growing developer interest in the protocol's modular AMM design, though registrations do not guarantee audited or mainnet-ready products.
Read the original at NewsBTC