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.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Bybit pursues super-app expansion in Turkey pending regulatory clearance
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou stated the exchange aims to develop into a super app in Turkey, offering payments, stocks, and cryptocurrency services. The company's local expansion remains contingent on obtaining necessary regulatory approvals from Turkish authorities.
Read the original at Crypto.newsPolymath, CineCity Studios Explore Tokenized Film Investment Platform
Polymath and Chicago-based CineCity Studios announced October 1 they will explore a regulated digital-securities platform for financing independent films. Polymath would handle issuance, compliance, and lifecycle infrastructure while CineCity provides production-industry access. The initiative aims to simplify film financing by tokenizing ownership stakes, though the platform remains in exploration phase and not yet launched.
Read the original at NewsBTCCelestia's Fibre reaches 3.07 Tb/s in 120-validator benchmark
Celestia announced its Fibre data-availability system sustained 3.07 terabits per second in an end-to-end benchmark across 120 validators, encompassing encoding, distribution, storage, validator signatures and onchain commitments. The company emphasized the figure represents a laboratory test under extreme conditions rather than live mainnet traffic, and estimates the throughput could support nearly two billion transactions per second under benchmark assumptions.
Read the original at NewsBTCSpanish Police Arrest Teen Accused of Running KillSec Ransomware
Spanish authorities arrested a 16-year-old suspected of operating the KillSec ransomware group, with a second suspect facing extradition to Puerto Rico. Investigators are tracking cryptocurrency proceeds from ransom payments demanded by the group, which has targeted multiple victims.
Read the original at DecryptBitcoin Perpetual Funding Rates Rise as BTC Reaches $86,500
Rising perpetual futures funding rates and open interest indicate growing demand for bullish leverage positions as bitcoin climbed to $86,500. The metric suggests traders are increasingly willing to pay to maintain long positions, reflecting renewed optimism in the market.
Read the original at CoinDeskCoinbase Completes Migration to Deribit, Ending International Exchange
Coinbase finished its transition to Deribit on October 1, rendering its International Exchange venue read-only and altering trading access, settlement, and record-keeping for affected institutions. The switch marks a significant operational change for institutional traders previously using Coinbase's derivatives platform.
Read the original at CryptoSlateRobinhood stock token volume approaching SEC exemption caps
Robinhood's stock token trading volume is nearing regulatory limits under the SEC's new innovation exemption for tokenized equities, according to the company's senior vice president of crypto. The disclosure suggests strong early demand for the product but raises questions about whether Robinhood will need to adjust operations or seek additional regulatory clarity as volumes grow.
Read the original at Crypto.newsFideuram AI Scam: €39.5M Lost to Fake CEO, Voice Cloning
Italian wealth manager Fideuram lost €39.5 million after attackers used AI-cloned voice and fake CEO messages to trigger €95 million in transfers from the company. Investigators traced cryptocurrency movements into Bitcoin wallets, highlighting vulnerabilities in enterprise security against deepfake and social engineering tactics.
Read the original at Crypto.newsUpbit and Bithumb List AI Tokens Talus and Dolphin
South Korea's largest exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have added two AI-linked tokens to their platforms. Bithumb listed Talus against the Korean won (KRW), while Upbit listed Dolphin against KRW, Bitcoin, and USDT, expanding Korean investor access to both tokens.
Read the original at Crypto.newsUS Treasury sanctions Russian payments network A7
The US Treasury has sanctioned A7, a Russian payments network, which subsequently denied links to Iran. The action underscores growing regulatory focus on digital-currency platforms and their potential use in circumventing financial controls, with implications for global compliance frameworks.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingA7 Denies Iran Links After US Treasury Sanctions Russian Payments Network
The US Treasury has sanctioned A7, a Russian payments network, prompting the company to deny allegations of Iranian connections. The sanctions reflect growing US regulatory focus on digital currency platforms and their compliance with financial restrictions, with potential implications for global digital-asset compliance standards.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBlockSec traces $387.5M Bitget hack through Bitcoin, THORChain
Security firm BlockSec tracked the $387.5 million stolen in the Bitget exchange hack across Bitcoin, THORChain, and CoinJoin mixers, according to Crypto.news reporting. Only approximately $840,000 of the stolen funds have been publicly frozen, suggesting the majority remains in circulation or has been obscured through privacy protocols.
Read the original at Crypto.newsPERPTools raises $8M led by NEAR, Animoca Brands in seed round
PERPTools, from the DEXTools team, raised $8 million across two token funding rounds with participation from NEAR and Animoca Brands. The perpetual trading platform recorded $240 million in volume during private beta testing, according to an announcement shared with the publication.
Read the original at Crypto.newsSolana Partners With 90 North Dakota Banks via VersaBank USA
Solana announced integration with 90 North Dakota banks through VersaBank USA's Roughrider platform, enabling institutional access to Solana-based services. The initiative provides payment infrastructure and institutional onboarding, though the sources did not disclose actual payment volumes or transaction activity metrics.
Read the original at CryptoSlateSouth Korea Crypto Exchanges Report 78% Profit Drop in H1 2026
South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges saw profits decline 78% in the first half of 2026, according to data from KoFIU, amid a sharp contraction in trading activity. Daily trading volume fell 44% and won deposits dropped 35% over the period, reflecting reduced market engagement among local traders.
Read the original at Crypto.newsFed officials signal possible October rate-hike pause
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson indicated policymakers may delay further interest rate increases, reducing expectations for an October hike. The signal comes as Bitcoin attempts recovery amid U.S. Treasury yields remaining above 5%, suggesting potential market sensitivity to monetary policy shifts.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBitcoin whale stablecoin inflows to Binance surge 40% to $30.5B
Large Bitcoin holders increased stablecoin transfers to Binance by 40% over 30 days, reaching $30.5 billion in inflows as BTC trades near $86,000. Rising exchange liquidity from whale activity typically signals preparation for potential selling or trading activity, though motivations remain speculative.
Read the original at Crypto.newsUpbit Launches AI Tools to Explain Crypto Price Movements
Upbit, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange operated by Dunamu, has expanded its AI-powered market analytics platform with new tools that summarize daily crypto market conditions and correlate news events to individual asset price movements. The addition aims to help traders better understand the drivers behind cryptocurrency price volatility.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBitcoin, Ethereum options expire Dec. 20 amid max pain levels
Billions of dollars in Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts are set to expire on December 20, with max pain clusters and elevated put skew expected to drive short-term volatility. The expiry event concentrates significant open interest across both assets, creating potential pressure points for traders positioned around key price levels.
Read the original at Crypto.newsMetaMask Security Incident Triggers Ethereum Validator Exits to 9-Month Peak
A MetaMask security incident disclosed on September 30 has prompted Ethereum validators to exit at their highest rate in nine months, according to Lido's assessment. The staking service estimates validators face approximately 45 days to complete the exit, withdrawal, and re-entry process, signaling concern among node operators over the wallet's security posture.
Read the original at CryptoSlateNEAR Intents Halts Services After $3.8M Loss
NEAR Intents, a cross-chain intent protocol, suspended services following a $3.8 million loss and pledged full user compensation. Deposits and withdrawals across 11 networks face extended suspension while the protocol completes infrastructure repairs.
Read the original at The DefiantBitcoin consolidates near $83.5K amid mixed technical signals
Bitcoin is consolidating around $83.5K after recovering from the mid-$70K range, according to CryptoPotato's technical analysis. The asset faces a significant resistance cluster at current levels while short-term momentum has weakened, and CryptoQuant's Apparent Demand Growth metric has turned negative, signaling reduced buying pressure.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoDrift Opens DFX Recovery Token Claims for April Exploit Victims
Drift has launched a claims process for DFX recovery tokens to compensate victims of an April exploit. The initiative addresses the challenge of remunerating DeFi exploit victims and underscores the need for stronger security protocols in decentralized finance platforms.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingPancakeSwap Infinity reaches $150B in cumulative trading volume
PancakeSwap Infinity, a decentralized exchange, has surpassed $150 billion in total trading volume. The milestone reflects growing adoption of customizable and efficient DEX platforms within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingNEAR Protocol proposes cutting annual token issuance to 1.6%
NEAR Protocol is considering a governance proposal to reduce its annual token issuance to 1.6% over a two-year period. The change aims to stabilize token value but could decrease staking rewards and potentially impact network competitiveness and treasury funding, presenting a tradeoff between inflation control and economic incentives.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingCore Lightning warns of security flaw in older Bitcoin Lightning nodes
Core Lightning has issued a security alert urging Lightning Network node operators to upgrade immediately, citing reports of active attacks targeting systems running version 26.06.7 or earlier. The development team recommends affected operators migrate to patched releases to mitigate the vulnerability.
Read the original at Crypto.newsSBI Tests Stablecoin QR Payments for Japan-Korea Travel
SBI DigiTrust, NICE, and DSRV are conducting a pilot program to enable Japanese travelers to make stablecoin-based QR code payments in South Korea, with testing results expected by December. The initiative aims to streamline cross-border payments for tourism between the two countries.
Read the original at Crypto.newsCLARITY Act Failed but Crypto Regulatory Rules Adopted Anyway
Despite the failure of the proposed CLARITY Act to pass Congress, regulatory rules governing cryptocurrency advisors have been implemented through alternative channels. The development signals that crypto regulatory frameworks are advancing independent of specific legislation, affecting how financial advisors must operate in the digital-asset space.
Read the original at CoinDeskWorld Liberty Launches WLFI Staking With 180-Day Lock
World Liberty introduced staking for its WLFI token, requiring a 180-day lock period and governance participation to claim rewards, with no fixed payout rate disclosed. The platform plans to allocate $1.25M in USD1 stablecoin to a liquidity pool supporting the staking mechanism.
Read the original at The DefiantLitecoin Foundation partners with Greywick Digital on Canton cLTC token
The Litecoin Foundation and Greywick Digital signed a memorandum of understanding to develop cLTC, a tokenized version of Litecoin designed for institutional traders on the Canton Network. The partnership aims to expand Litecoin's utility within institutional digital-asset infrastructure.
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