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.
Monday, September 21, 2026
Hyperliquid Adds Trailing Stops to Perpetual Futures
Hyperliquid deployed trailing stop orders across its perpetual futures markets, allowing traders to automatically adjust trigger prices as positions move favorably. The feature tracks the mark price after entry, letting users lock in gains while maintaining upside exposure without manual intervention.
Read the original at Crypto.newsMEV Bot Front-Runs $7.7M rsETH Exploit; Kelp Freezes Funds
A maximal extractable value (MEV) bot front-ran a $7.7 million exploit involving rsETH, Kelp's liquid staking derivative, and subsequently had the stolen funds frozen by the protocol. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi composability where bots can capitalize on protocol exploits in real time.
Read the original at BitcoinistECB Official Cipollone Emphasizes Public Money's Role in Digital Finance
European Central Bank Governing Council member Piero Cipollone outlined how integrating central bank money into digital finance could reshape global financial stability and challenge private digital assets. The statement reflects ECB positioning on the competitive relationship between public digital currencies and private crypto markets.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingCongress Inaction Leaves Crypto Industry in Regulatory Limbo
Congressional failure to advance crypto regulation is prolonging uncertainty in the digital-asset sector, which market participants say is deterring investment and slowing innovation. The lack of clarity on regulatory frameworks continues to complicate price forecasts and market stability across crypto markets.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingEugene Investment Tests Stablecoins for Securities Settlement
South Korea's Eugene Investment & Securities signed an agreement with blockchain firm BEATOZ to pilot stablecoin-based settlement for tokenized securities subscriptions. The pilot aims to create an onchain process covering subscription, payment, and settlement in a single workflow.
Read the original at Crypto.newsSecondFi warns compromised wallet holders against claiming NIGHT tokens
SecondFi cautioned users with compromised wallets not to redeem upcoming NIGHT token allocations, citing Midnight's claim system requirement that tokens be redeemed through original wallet addresses. The warning follows SecondFi's June security incident that affected some users.
Read the original at Crypto.newsStripe expands Crypto Onramp with Samsung Pay on Android
Stripe has integrated Samsung Pay into its Crypto Onramp service for Android React Native applications, broadening fiat-to-cryptocurrency payment methods available to developers. The expansion allows users to purchase crypto through Samsung Pay, reducing friction in the onramp process.
Read the original at Crypto.newsPendle achieves 93% emission reduction, boosts liquidity 40%
Pendle protocol has cut token emissions by 93% while increasing liquidity depth by 40%, according to the project's announcement. The changes are intended to improve tokenomics sustainability and operational efficiency within the DeFi platform.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBinance Wallet launches $4.8M pPOLY Pre-Access event
PancakeSwap initiated its first Pre-Access campaign featuring Paimon Finance's pPOLY token priced at $15.50, with $4.8 million in allocations available through September 24 before public trading begins. The pre-access mechanism allows early participation in the token launch through the Binance Wallet integration.
Read the original at Crypto.newsEvernorth Raises $30M Convertible Note for XRP Ecosystem
Evernorth secured a $30 million convertible note from NH Investment & Securities, with proceeds earmarked for XRP and ecosystem-related activities. The funding arrives ahead of a planned Nasdaq vote, signaling continued capital deployment within the Ripple ecosystem.
Read the original at Crypto.newsUpbit issues trading warning for MultiversX after mainnet exploit
South Korean exchange Upbit placed MultiversX's EGLD token under formal trading review on September 21 following a mainnet security incident that halted network progression. The warning affected EGLD trading pairs against KRW, BTC, and USDT, signaling exchange concern over the protocol's operational status.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBank of Korea Launches 24-Hour Won Settlement Pilot
South Korea's central bank initiated a 24-hour won settlement pilot program with four participating banks, enabling foreign investors to settle trades through RFI-K accounts. The pilot precedes a broader 2027 implementation timeline for expanded won settlement access.
Read the original at Crypto.newsKalshi Defends Volume Metrics Against 'Fake Volume' Allegations
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, faced criticism from an analyst who flagged identical $5,500 trades as evidence of inflated volume reporting. The platform clarified that its headline volume figures reflect an industry-wide convention of tracking maximum potential payouts rather than actual cash spent, and stated its regulatory filings provide full transparency on the methodology.
Read the original at CoinDeskBitcoin rally faces headwinds from US and Japan economic data
Bitcoin's push toward $80,000 faces potential headwinds from Friday's Michigan consumer sentiment survey and Japan's rate decision during the week of September 21–27, while a price model cited by the source forecasts a move to $95,000. ETF demand and macroeconomic shifts will frame the outlook for digital assets.
Read the original at CryptoSlate0G expands wrapped token across Ethereum, Solana, Base, Robinhood
0G has launched wrapped versions of its token on Ethereum, Solana, Base, and Robinhood Chain, expanding cross-chain availability. The move aims to enhance interoperability and support integration of decentralized AI with blockchain infrastructure across multiple ecosystems.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingPendle Reduces PT Looping Fees to Lower User Costs
Pendle has adjusted its dynamic fee model for PT Looping, a DeFi strategy mechanism, to reduce costs for users. The protocol aims to democratize access to these strategies and potentially increase user engagement and market activity on its platform.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBitwise partners with Lido on Ethereum validator consolidation
Bitwise and Lido have collaborated on an Ethereum validator consolidation initiative as part of a CMv2 rollout. The consolidation aims to enhance staking efficiency, reduce computational load on the network, and raise participation standards, with implications for Ethereum's overall scalability.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingVietnam Targets 2026 Launch for Licensed Crypto Providers
Vietnam's State Securities Commission said the country's first licensed crypto asset service providers are expected to receive licenses and begin operations in 2026, as regulators develop a supervision framework around an ongoing five-year digital asset market pilot program.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBinance alerts iPhone users to FomoPeek malware targeting crypto wallets
Binance has warned iPhone and iPad users to uninstall FomoPeek after security researchers identified malicious code in versions 1.1 and 1.2 capable of exposing private keys and seed phrases. The app, distributed through Apple's App Store, posed a direct risk to cryptocurrency holdings by potentially compromising wallet security data.
Read the original at Crypto.newsShibarium resolves reorg issue amid dRPC migration
Shibarium, the layer-2 network for Shiba Inu, has resolved a blockchain reorganization issue while ongoing maintenance continues, including dRPC migration, node peer updates, and explorer reindexing across the network.
Read the original at Crypto.newsSaylor Sets 50M-User Target After CLARITY Vote Stalls
Michael Saylor outlined a strategy for crypto adoption following the stalled CLARITY Act vote, advocating that the industry work within existing U.S. regulatory frameworks and build toward 50 million users by 2027–28. Saylor's remarks suggest a longer-term industry roadmap focused on regulatory compliance rather than legislative breakthrough.
Read the original at Crypto.newsAVAX Surges 50% to Eight-Month High on Tokenization Momentum
Avalanche (AVAX) token rallied nearly 50% in one week to reach $10.82, an eight-month peak, as institutional tokenization activity from ICE, New York Life Investment Management, Aave, and Janus Henderson boosted investor sentiment. The network is scheduled for a Helicon upgrade on September 22 that will reduce minimum staking requirements from 14 days to 48 hours.
Read the original at CoinJournalOndo's Oasis Pro integrates with DTCC Fund/SERV for tokenized funds
Ondo Finance's Oasis Pro platform has joined the DTCC's Fund/SERV system, enabling integration with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's infrastructure for tokenized fund settlement. The integration represents a milestone for connecting blockchain-based funds to traditional post-trade settlement systems, expanding pathways for institutional tokenized asset adoption.
Read the original at NewsBTCBitcoin above $81K as NEAR surges 23% on Zcash swap
Bitcoin climbed above $81,000 during Asian trading as regional equities and U.S. stock futures advanced on trade progress between Washington and Beijing. NEAR Protocol jumped 23%, attributed to increased swap traffic with Zcash.
Read the original at CoinDeskQuantstamp Details Four-Year Zcash Orchard Counterfeiting Bug
Security firm Quantstamp published a technical post-mortem of a counterfeiting vulnerability in Zcash's Orchard shielded pool that persisted undetected for four years until patched this month. The flaw involved a missing circuit constraint that could have enabled minting of undetectable shielded ZEC, and evaded multiple audits since 2022 before discovery.
Read the original at The DefiantHana Bank issues $100M bond on Euroclear blockchain
Hana Bank issued a $100 million bond on the Euroclear blockchain with same-day settlement, marking a shift toward faster, blockchain-based financial transactions. The development suggests potential for reduced settlement risk and efficiency gains in global bond markets.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingUniswap Founder: SBF Paid Seven Figures for Uniswap.com Domain
Hayden Adams, Uniswap's founder, stated that Sam Bankman-Fried paid seven figures to acquire the Uniswap.com domain before a 2021 WIPO ruling transferred it to Uniswap Labs. The disclosure details a significant transaction between the FTX founder and the leading decentralized exchange protocol.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBitcoin Clears 50-Week Average for First Time in 45 Weeks
Bitcoin's price has broken above its 50-week moving average for the first time in 45 weeks, according to CoinDesk analysis. The move is characterized as a historically bullish signal that has preceded major rallies in the past.
Read the original at CoinDeskApple and Google Expand Hiring for Stablecoin and Blockchain Roles
Apple and Google are actively recruiting payments and Web3 specialists with expertise in stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and blockchain technology across U.S. and Hong Kong offices. The hiring moves suggest both tech giants are deepening their infrastructure involvement in digital assets and blockchain-based financial services.
Read the original at Crypto.newsREX Launches 2x Leveraged Strive ETF on Cboe
REX and Tuttle launched ASSX, a 2x daily leveraged exchange-traded fund tracking Strive shares, on Cboe. Strive, a Bitcoin treasury company, holds 25,000 BTC according to the source.
Read the original at Crypto.news