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.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
XRP Ledger Scheduled to Activate Account Delegation Upgrade
The XRP Ledger is set to activate an upgrade on October 5 that enables account delegation, allowing businesses to grant limited powers to secondary accounts for specific functions like payments or customer approval without transferring full control. The feature is designed to help banks and enterprises separate payment and compliance duties across different operational accounts.
Read the original at CoinDeskPolish Police Officer Charged in Zondacrypto Investigation
Investigators searching a fuel depot in Poland have charged a former police officer as part of the ongoing Zondacrypto probe. The site is where exchange founder Dawid Możewski was last seen in 2022; authorities are using forensic experts and specialized equipment to search the location.
Read the original at DecryptBlackRock: AI Agents Will Purchase Computing Power Via Stablecoins
BlackRock outlined a vision in which AI agents autonomously acquire computing resources and data using stablecoins, positioning payments as the nearer-term use case while markets for computational capacity remain nascent. The asset manager's assessment suggests a potential intersection between AI infrastructure development and blockchain-based settlement layers.
Read the original at CoinDeskFTX, Alameda-linked wallets transfer $75M ETH to Wintermute
Onchain analysts PeckShield and EmberCN detected a $75 million ether transfer from wallets linked to FTX and Alameda Research to a Wintermute address, according to onchain data. The purpose of the transfer and whether it represents a sale remain unconfirmed.
Read the original at CoinDeskSolana Hits 9-Month Peak; Trader Spotting Cup-and-Handle Pattern
Solana (SOL) reached a 9-month high, prompting veteran trader Peter Brandt to identify a cup-and-handle technical pattern on its price chart. The formation has led some analysts to project potential upside to $500, though the article does not detail the broader market context or confirmation of such projections.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoBitpanda, Raiffeisen Bank build crypto framework for 18M customers
Raiffeisen Bank International partnered with Bitpanda Enterprise to develop a digital asset framework across its Central and Eastern European banking network, potentially extending crypto services to up to 18 million customers. The collaboration aims to standardize crypto access within the regional banking group's operations.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBinance Supports Zilliqa EVM Migration as Legacy Network Retires
Binance announced support for Zilliqa's EVM network for ZIL deposits and withdrawals as the blockchain retires its legacy transaction system following a security incident that exposed numerous accounts. The migration marks a significant infrastructure change for the ZIL token and its ecosystem.
Read the original at Crypto.newsDogecoin Holds $0.10 After 25% Weekly Rally
Dogecoin stabilized near $0.10 following a 25% weekly gain, with relative strength index cooling from overbought levels. Futures open interest remained above $1.6 billion as traders assessed resistance levels and near-term price direction.
Read the original at Crypto.newsPEPE Consolidates Above $0.0000044 After 45% Weekly Surge
PEPE token maintained gains following a 45% rally over seven days, consolidating above $0.0000044 as relative strength index cooled from overbought conditions. Futures open interest remained elevated, suggesting continued trader positioning in the meme coin despite price stabilization.
Read the original at Crypto.newsZcash Holds Above $1,600 as Shielded Activity Reaches 2022 Peak
Zcash traded above $1,600 following a 10% gain, with weekly shielded transactions hitting 62,379—the highest level since 2022. The Ironwood pool accounted for 55,549 of those shielded transactions. A break above $1,700 could target the $2,000 level, with $1,595 as nearby support.
Read the original at CoinJournalSui Network TVL Holds Above $1B as DEX Volume Sustains
The Sui blockchain maintained total value locked of $1.04 billion as of September 21, with 24-hour decentralized exchange volume reaching approximately $185 million. The network continues to sustain liquidity levels above the $1 billion threshold while maintaining active onchain trading activity.
Read the original at BitcoinistSEC Clears ARK Venture Fund for Tokenized Share Class
The SEC granted ARK Venture Fund amended exemptive relief (Release No. IC-36333) authorizing two new share classes: an Exchange Class for traditional listing and a Tokenized Class with ownership recorded via distributed-ledger technology. The order permits the structural framework but does not indicate the shares are currently trading; ARK has not announced a commercial launch date.
Read the original at NewsBTCBitcoin Breaks Historical Correlation With Gold, Stocks, Dollar
Bitcoin has diverged from its recent correlation patterns with gold, stocks, and the US dollar during its latest rally, suggesting a shift in its market dynamics relative to traditional assets. The move indicates Bitcoin may be responding to different market drivers than broader financial markets at present.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoEU Central Banks Challenge MiCA Stablecoin Rules Over Liquidity Tests
European central banks are reportedly opposing current MiCA regulations, proposing to replace mandatory bank deposit requirements with one-day and five-day liquidity tests to manage redemption risk differently. The shift reflects concerns about stablecoin runs and where regulatory burden should fall under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets framework.
Read the original at CryptoSlateBinance Renames Funding Account to Stocks Account
Binance will relocate non-stock cryptocurrencies from its Funding Account to Spot Accounts starting September 29, followed by a rebrand of the Funding Account to Stocks Account in January 2027. The exchange is consolidating its account structure to separate crypto holdings from traditional stock assets.
Read the original at Crypto.newsNEAR token launches on Hyperliquid spot market
NEAR Protocol announced Sept. 23 that its native token is now available for spot trading on Hyperliquid's exchange via a NEAR/USDC pair, joining an existing perpetual futures market. The listing expands trading venues and liquidity options for NEAR holders.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBitpace Integrates Fireblocks for Stablecoin Settlements
Bitpace has integrated Fireblocks infrastructure to enable cross-border stablecoin settlements for global businesses. The partnership adds custody controls and transaction management capabilities to Bitpace's platform, expanding its settlement infrastructure.
Read the original at Crypto.newsEthereum faces $30M core development funding gap
Former Ethereum Foundation contributor Trenton Van Epps warned in a June 19 blog post that Ethereum faces a core development funding crisis expected to emerge within three to nine months, citing a $30M shortfall. The gap threatens the protocol's ability to maintain and advance its infrastructure through key contributors and teams.
Read the original at Cryptohopper BlogBitcoin Posts 10% September Gain, Eyes First Three-Month Win Since 2012
Bitcoin gained 10% in September, putting it on track for its first three-month winning streak since 2012. The consecutive quarterly gains mark a rare occurrence in bitcoin's price history, with similar patterns last observed over a decade ago.
Read the original at CoinDeskSolana tests Alpenglow upgrade targeting 150ms finality
Solana has begun testing Alpenglow, a protocol upgrade designed to reduce transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds. The change would allow exchanges, bridges, and merchants to treat payments as irreversible nearly instantaneously, significantly improving settlement speed for real-world use cases.
Read the original at CoinDeskZcash rallies 10% as Bitcoin holds near $87k amid inflation easing
Zcash led major cryptocurrencies with a 10% gain while Bitcoin held near $87,000 during the Asian session, supported by falling oil prices that eased inflation concerns. A bill to make the U.S. government's Bitcoin stockpile permanent advanced further through Congress than any previous attempt.
Read the original at CoinDeskSolana Surpasses Ethereum in Daily Fees While ETH Maintains Burn Lead
Solana generated higher fees than Ethereum on September 22 according to DefiLlama data, marking a fee-generation reversal between the two networks. Ethereum continues to lead in token burn despite lower fees, highlighting the distinction between fee metrics, staking yields, and holder economics across blockchains.
Read the original at CryptoSlateEigenLayer TVL Crosses $11 Billion Milestone
EigenLayer's total value locked reached approximately $11.02 billion as of September 21, according to DeFiLlama data. The TVL comprises native ETH deposits and liquid restaking tokens, marking a return above the $11 billion threshold for the Ethereum restaking protocol.
Read the original at BitcoinistCryptoQuant CEO projects 3–5x Bitcoin gains in current bull cycle
CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju forecasts that Bitcoin's bull cycle could deliver 3–5x returns, attributing potential volatility reduction to increased institutional ownership. The prediction reflects growing confidence in crypto market maturation as large investors enter the space.
Read the original at Crypto.newsXRP Reserves on Binance Hit 3-Month High Above $1.50
XRP deposits on Binance reached a 3-month peak, running approximately 663% above their quarterly baseline, while withdrawals also increased substantially as XRP price broke $1.50. The spike in exchange activity suggests increased trading interest around the price level.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoRussia Requires Crypto Investors to Report Foreign Transactions
Russia has mandated that investors report foreign cryptocurrency transactions and warned of potential losses from stablecoin freezes amid geopolitical tensions. The regulation centralizes state control over crypto holdings and exposes Russian users to asset seizure risks tied to international sanctions and frozen foreign accounts.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingCoinbase: $18.1B in BTC, ETH options expire Friday
Bitcoin and Ethereum options totaling $18.1 billion in notional value are set to expire on September 25, with calls outnumbering puts in both markets, according to Coinbase Markets data. Bitcoin's open-interest put/call ratio stood at 0.66, suggesting market participants are favoring bullish positioning ahead of the quarterly expiry.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBitGo: Bitcoin Absorbed Fed Hike, CLARITY Vote Failed
BitGo commented that Bitcoin absorbed a Federal Reserve rate hike and weathered a failed CLARITY vote before rebounding above $86,000, driven by returning ETF demand. The remarks suggest market resilience despite policy headwinds and an internal governance setback.
Read the original at Crypto.newsLayerZero touts regulated stablecoins for institutional banking
LayerZero highlighted regulated stablecoins as critical for institutional adoption following Anchorage's selection of its OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard for cross-chain stablecoin issuance. The development signals protocol-level support for bank-friendly digital assets across multiple blockchains.
Read the original at Crypto.newsEU opens MiCA 2.0 consultation on stablecoins, DeFi rules
The European Union has launched a public consultation on potential updates to its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, less than two months after full enforcement began in December 2024. The review could reshape rules governing stablecoins, decentralized finance, and prediction markets, with potential global implications for crypto regulation.
Read the original at Cryptohopper Blog