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.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Ethereum Sandwich Bot Jaredfromsubway.eth Loses $7.5M in Token Exploit
An attacker exploited sandwich bot Jaredfromsubway.eth by tricking it into approving fraudulent trading routes, then drained approximately $7.5 million in WETH, USDC, and USDT from the bot's holdings, according to security firm Blockaid. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in bot approval mechanisms despite the operator's profitable track record in mempool extraction.
Read the original at CoinDeskKraken Integrates Solana DEX Trading Into Main App
Kraken has integrated direct on-chain Solana DEX trading into its main application, enabling users to trade over 2,500 tokens without leaving the platform. The feature is available to users in more than 100 countries and represents an expansion of Kraken's offerings to bridge centralized and decentralized exchange functionality.
Read the original at BitcoinistBrazil's Crypto Market Hits $318B Amid Money Laundering Concerns
Chainalysis reported Brazil's cryptocurrency market has reached $318 billion in total value, while flagging escalating money laundering risks in the region. The analysis underscores the need for enhanced compliance measures as crypto adoption expands across the country.
Read the original at NewsBTCMorgan Stanley Files ETH, SOL ETFs With 0.14% Annual Fees
Morgan Stanley filed amended registration statements on June 18 for proposed Ethereum and Solana ETF trusts, setting a 0.14% annual delegated sponsor fee on both products. Bloomberg's ETF analyst Eric Balchunas characterized the fee as the lowest among ETH and SOL products globally, potentially intensifying competition in the crypto ETF market.
Read the original at CryptoSlateResearchers Propose Shielded Privacy Layer for Bitcoin Transfers
Researchers have designed a privacy system for bitcoin-denominated transfers that operates alongside Bitcoin without requiring protocol changes, similar to Zcash's shielded mechanism. The proposed system currently lacks a finalized mechanism for locking and releasing actual BTC, remaining in the research phase with unresolved technical challenges.
Read the original at CoinDeskRipple's RLUSD stablecoin supply reaches $2.49B
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has reached a circulating supply of approximately 2.49 billion tokens, according to CoinMarketCap data. The value of stablecoins on the XRP Ledger has risen roughly 6% over the past week, reflecting growing adoption of Ripple's stablecoin ecosystem.
Read the original at Crypto.newsEthereum Price Setup Targets $1,850 On Demand Zone Defense
A TradingView analyst outlined a bullish scenario for Ethereum in which the asset could target $1,850 if buyers defend the $1,670–$1,690 demand zone and reclaim overhead resistance. The analysis relies on technical price-action patterns and support-level holding.
Read the original at BitcoinistBinance PoR Shows 1.1T SHIB Outflow Amid BTC, ETH Inflows
Binance's latest Proof of Reserves report documented a 1.1 trillion SHIB outflow from exchange wallets, signaling significant user withdrawals of the meme token. Bitcoin and Ethereum balances on the exchange increased during the same period, suggesting divergent capital flows across major assets.
Read the original at BitcoinistBitcoin Analysts Divided on Price Momentum Near $65K Resistance
Bitcoin analysts are split on near-term direction as BTC demonstrates buyer interest but encounters resistance in the $64,000–$65,000 range. The differing views reflect uncertainty about whether demand can overcome the ceiling or if selling pressure will persist at those levels.
Read the original at NewsBTCNFT sales surge 57% to $55.5M; Ethereum leads
NFT sales climbed 57.17% to $55.51 million in the week ending September 26, according to CryptoSlam data. Ethereum was the leading blockchain by sales volume, while CryptoPunks ranked as the top collection during the period.
Read the original at Crypto.newsHIFI raises $37M Series A; crypto VC funding tops $104M in week
Crypto and blockchain companies secured $104.2 million across eight disclosed financings from September 19–25, 2026, led by HIFI's $37 million Series A round and Atum's $13.5 million raise. Forward Industries accounted for $25 million in registered direct offerings, marking sustained venture activity in the sector.
Read the original at Crypto.newsCME Group Sues CFTC Over Crypto Perpetual Futures Approval
CME Group filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the CFTC's approval of competitor crypto perpetual futures contracts, disputing the regulator's authority to issue such approvals. The action represents a significant jurisdictional clash over who controls derivative crypto products in U.S. markets.
Read the original at NewsBTCKraken Pro to Launch CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures in US
Kraken announced plans to launch perpetual futures contracts regulated by the CFTC on Kraken Pro within 30 days, marking the first such offering available to US traders. The move brings cryptocurrency derivatives trading under federal oversight as the exchange expands its regulated product suite.
Read the original at NewsBTCEthereum underperforms despite spot ETF approvals and Wall Street interest
NewsBTC analyzes Ethereum's recent underperformance relative to Bitcoin despite U.S. spot ETF approvals, attributing weakness to market structure dynamics, modest ETF inflows, elevated gas fees, and capital rotation patterns. The article examines staking yields and structural headwinds constraining ETH relative strength.
Read the original at NewsBTCXRP and SOL ETFs Sustain Gains as Capital Shifts From BTC, ETH
XRP exchange-traded funds have avoided weekly losses for nearly two months, while newly launched HYPE ETFs have not posted a red week since debut, according to CryptoPotato. The trend reflects ongoing capital rotation away from larger cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum toward alternative assets.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoEU Sets September 30 Deadline for DeFi Lending Policy Decision
The European Union faces a September 30 deadline to decide on regulatory treatment of decentralized finance lending under its Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) review. The decision will address how crypto firms access DeFi platforms and whether new lending-specific duties will be implemented through future legislation.
Read the original at CryptoSlateBitcoin dominance drops below 60%, raising altcoin season prospects
Bitcoin's market dominance fell below 60% for the first time in recent periods, a shift some analysts interpret as signaling potential strength for alternative cryptocurrencies. The movement may reflect changing capital allocation patterns, though the article notes ETF inflows could actually constrain altcoin gains by directing investment toward Bitcoin.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBitcoin tops $87K; Fed drafts stablecoin rules; Bitget hit by $351M hack
Bitcoin reached an eight-month high above $87,000 before pulling back. The Federal Reserve proposed rules for U.S. stablecoin issuers. Bitget suspended withdrawals after a $351.6 million wallet breach.
Read the original at Crypto.newsBitcoin Holds Near $64K as ETF Outflows Extend to Sixth Week
Bitcoin remained range-bound near $64,000 as spot ETF outflows extended into a sixth consecutive week, according to CoinDesk market data. Easing ETF selling pressure and improving risk appetite were offset by a stronger dollar and cautious institutional flows, leaving the market in equilibrium.
Read the original at CoinDeskBitget hacker moves $1.23M through Binance to attacker wallet
Following a Bitget security breach, the attacker withdrew $1.23 million from Binance and transferred the funds to a wallet under their control. The incident underscores security vulnerabilities across crypto exchanges and has prompted calls for strengthened security protocols and cross-border law enforcement coordination.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBitcoin Developers Move to Remove Replace-by-Fee Transaction Feature
Bitcoin developers are proposing to eliminate Replace-by-Fee (RBF), a feature that allows users to accelerate pending transactions by resubmitting them with higher fees. The mechanism has become redundant with modern fee estimation and creates a traceable "fingerprint" that compromises user privacy, prompting the developer community to phase it out.
Read the original at CoinDeskEthereum Proposal Lets Validators Redirect Up to 10% of Staking Rewards
A new Ethereum governance proposal would enable validators to redirect up to 10% of their staking rewards toward ecosystem project funding. The proposal raises questions about validator coordination mechanisms, incentive alignment, and governance authority over fund allocation decisions.
Read the original at CoinDeskMicrosoft warns of CryptoBandits malware targeting crypto wallets
Microsoft has identified CryptoBandits malware that exploits USB drives and compromised Windows machines to target cryptocurrency wallets. The malware can intercept copied addresses, expose seed phrases before transactions, and exfiltrate wallet data to attackers, highlighting a practical vulnerability in self-custody security.
Read the original at CryptoSlateSwedish Krona Stablecoin Launches Amid Dollar Liquidity Competition
A Swedish krona stablecoin has launched in compliance with European regulations, though observers note that dollar-denominated stablecoins may have already captured sufficient liquidity to limit adoption. The token's success will depend on institutional uptake and whether it can carve out a meaningful role in cross-border payments and settlement.
Read the original at CryptoSlateUBS uMINT yield-bearing collateral launches on Bybit exchange
UBS's tokenized money-market fund uMINT has been deployed as collateral on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit in a first-client integration. The development demonstrates viability of tokenized financial instruments in crypto markets, though unresolved challenges remain around custody arrangements, asset valuation methodology, and liquidation protocols.
Read the original at CryptoSlateGoMining Launches Bitcoin Checkout SDK for Instant Merchant Payments
GoMining has released a live SDK and API enabling merchants to accept Bitcoin instantly at checkout. The service routes settlement through GoMining's own mining pool, shifting custodial risk to the pool operator rather than traditional payment processors.
Read the original at CryptoSlateSygnum Offers Institutional Protections as Bitget Retail Withdrawals Pause
Sygnum, a Swiss bank, is providing bank-held trading collateral to institutional clients using Bitget, while Bitget's withdrawal pause leaves retail customer funds dependent on the exchange's internal controls and reserves. The arrangement creates a two-tier protection structure where institutional assets receive banking-grade safeguards unavailable to ordinary depositors.
Read the original at CryptoSlateICBA Challenges Kraken's Kansas City Fed Account Ahead of Review
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is pressing the Kansas City Federal Reserve to reassess Kraken's limited Fed account before its first-year term expires. The outcome could set precedent for how cryptocurrency firms gain direct access to payment infrastructure and Federal Reserve services.
Read the original at CryptoSlateAnalyst Klarck's February Bitcoin Forecast Aligns With Current $65K Trading Zone
Bitcoin's price near $65,000 has brought renewed attention to a February prediction by analyst Klarck, who had projected a trading range between $55,000 and $65,000. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at the upper boundary of that forecasted zone, validating the analyst's prior call.
Read the original at BitcoinistBitcoin Liquidations Hit $180M as Traders Debate $60K Sweep
Crypto markets experienced $180 million in long liquidations, according to Kalshi Crypto data. Bitcoin traders debated whether the recent price movement constituted a liquidity sweep down to $60,000.
Read the original at Bitcoinist