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, September 25, 2026
Circle CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen to Exit by Year-End
Circle's Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Fox-Geen will step down before year-end, with the company initiating a search for his replacement. Fox-Geen's exit agreement includes $1.05 million in conditional cash payments, according to The Defiant.
Read the original at The DefiantTesla's Bitcoin Holdings Near $1B as BTC Rallies
Tesla's Bitcoin holdings have risen to approximately $997.8 million, comprising 11,509 BTC, as Bitcoin traded near $87,000 following a strong weekly rally that added roughly $122 million to the position. The valuation data comes from blockchain intelligence firm Arkham, placing Tesla's crypto assets within striking distance of the $1 billion mark.
Read the original at ZyCryptoWhite Hat Operation Recovers 23K NFTs After Payment Processor Exploit
A white hat operation recovered approximately 23,000 NFTs that were moved without owner authorization following an exploit in a payment processor. Affected holders are being advised to revoke outdated contract approvals prior to receiving their rescued tokens back.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoPolymarket partners with OpenWorlds on AI trading agents
Polymarket has partnered with OpenWorlds to integrate autonomous AI agents into its prediction market platform, enabling algorithmic trading across political, sports, and other event categories. The collaboration aims to expand participation in prediction markets through AI-driven participation, though specific implementation details and launch timeline were not disclosed.
Read the original at Crypto.newsOKX, NYSE Partner to Bridge TradFi and Crypto Markets
OKX and NYSE announced a joint venture to enable OKX's 120 million global users to access ICE futures and NYSE tokenized equities markets. The partnership, led by former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, aims to integrate traditional finance infrastructure with crypto exchange capabilities.
Read the original at CoinDeskBitcoin rebounds to $65K as oil retreats amid cautious macro backdrop
Bitcoin recovered to $65,000 as oil prices declined, though the rally remains constrained by elevated US macro indicators including the dollar index near 101 and 10-year Treasury yields at 4.5%. CryptoSlate reports the rebound is in "test mode" pending clearer signals from US market data.
Read the original at CryptoSlateVenus adds tokenized stocks to Core Pool amid borrowing risk questions
Venus Protocol has introduced tokenized stocks linked to Tesla, Nvidia, and SpaceX as collateral in its Core Pool, though launch caps remain in place. The move precedes full settlement of borrowing-related risks associated with the new asset class.
Read the original at CryptoSlateSchwab, Cboe launch prediction market products to compete with Polymarket
Charles Schwab is partnering with Cboe to develop prediction-style trading products tied to the S&P 500, according to Wall Street Journal reporting. The initiative packages binary yes-or-no trades within listed options structure, positioning traditional Wall Street infrastructure to compete directly with decentralized prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Read the original at CryptoSlateEthereum Foundation CSA Outlines MEV, Privacy, Compensation Plans
Aerugo, Ethereum Foundation Chief Strategy Advisor, detailed the organization's execution priorities: treating MEV extraction as a structural threat, establishing privacy as a protocol default, and shifting EF compensation into ETH and Ethereum-native stablecoins. The announcement signals the foundation's strategic refocus on protocol security and developer alignment.
Read the original at The DefiantMagic Eden NFT Approvals Pose Risk After Whitehat Moves 3,832 NFTs
A whitehat actor moved 3,832 NFTs from Magic Eden after discovering that processor permissions persisted following the EVM marketplace's closure, according to Revoke.cash. The incident highlights lingering security risks from unrevoked smart contract approvals, though the full extent of potential malicious losses remains unclear.
Read the original at CryptoSlateForward Industries raises $25M via stock offering to buy Solana
Forward Industries agreed to sell 3.125 million shares at $8 per share in a registered direct offering expected to raise approximately $25 million before fees. The company stated it intends to use the net proceeds to acquire additional SOL tokens for its corporate treasury.
Read the original at BitcoinistBitget hacker converts $351.6M USDC to ETH, Circle freeze policy scrutinized
Following a Bitget breach valued at approximately $351.6 million, the attacker has swapped stolen USDC into ETH, prompting renewed scrutiny of Circle's freeze policies for stolen assets. Security researcher Taylor Monahan documented the attacker's activity, raising questions about Circle's criteria and timing for freezing funds connected to exchange breaches.
Read the original at Crypto.newsSTRC Strategy Proposes Daily Dividends to Boost Coin Price
A strategy proposal aims to restore STRC toward its $100 target through daily dividend distributions, following months below that level despite a 12% dividend rate and approximately $1 billion in preferred share buybacks. The move indicates existing incentive mechanisms have not sufficiently driven price recovery.
Read the original at CoinDeskCircle, Tether Freeze $318K in Stablecoins After Bitget Hack
Circle and Tether blacklisted a wallet holding approximately $318,000 in USDT and USDC following a major Bitget cryptocurrency heist. The majority of stolen funds remain in ether, which cannot be frozen through stablecoin issuer intervention, limiting the effectiveness of the freeze action.
Read the original at CoinDeskMagic Eden Alerts Users to Payment Processor Exploit Risk
Magic Eden issued a warning about a vulnerability in Limit Break's Payment Processor V2 that exposed older Ethereum NFT listings on its platform. A whitehat actor rescued over 23,000 NFTs affected by the flaw, preventing potential losses from the exploit.
Read the original at DecryptBitcoin Rally Pauses Ahead of $15.6B Options Expiry
Bitcoin's rally has slowed as $15.6 billion in options contracts expire, according to Decrypt's technical analysis. XRP and Solana meanwhile continued climbing, suggesting divergence across major cryptocurrencies. The article examines chart patterns to assess whether the move represents a pullback or potential reversal.
Read the original at DecryptBitget halts withdrawals following $351M security breach
Bitget suspended withdrawals after a $351 million hack, with the CEO stating that user funds remain secure. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges at centralized exchanges and may impact market confidence in the platform.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingCoinbase's tokenized US stocks on Base reach $22M market cap
Coinbase's tokenized US stocks on the Base blockchain have reached a $22 million market capitalization, according to Crypto Briefing. The development represents an expansion of traditional finance assets into decentralized finance, widening the use cases available on the Base ecosystem.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingJumper schedules JUMP token sale on Legion for late September
Jumper announced a three-day JUMP token sale on Legion platform beginning Sep. 29 at 13:00 UTC and closing Oct. 2 at the same time. The announcement detailed eligibility criteria for participating investors in the offering.
Read the original at Crypto.newsXRP price target of $2.38 carries downside risk to $1.18, analysts say
CryptoSlate reports that while XRP shows bullish market signals supporting a $2.38 price target, analysts identify potential crash risk down to $1.18. The analysis cites a $1.63 median price level and notes that adoption rates and macroeconomic conditions remain key test points for the token's direction.
Read the original at CryptoSlateBitcoin tests $83K support amid options expiry, yield pressures
Bitcoin fell to approximately $83,450 on September 25 after declining from a weekly high above $87,000, consolidating into a narrower trading range. The pullback coincides with quarterly options expiry and elevated U.S. Treasury yields, creating headwinds for price momentum according to technical analysis.
Read the original at Crypto.newsTether Says EQIBank Exposure Below 0.034% of Group Assets
Tether disclosed that its exposure to EQIBank, a seized institution, represents less than 0.034% of the stablecoin issuer's total group assets, according to a federal court order listing $79.1 million in seizures. The minimal exposure figure appears designed to reassure markets about Tether's financial resilience amid regulatory scrutiny of the company's reserve composition.
Read the original at The DefiantStreamflow Burns 70% of STREAM Token Supply in Single Transaction
Streamflow Foundation executed an on-chain burn of 699.99 million STREAM tokens, reducing total supply from approximately 1 billion to 300 million tokens. The foundation stated that product operations, vesting schedules, staking, and airdrop services remain unchanged following the supply reduction.
Read the original at BitcoinistCFTC Advances Crypto Regulations; SoFi and Mastercard Launch Stablecoin Settlement
The CFTC is advancing cryptocurrency regulations while SoFi and Mastercard have launched a stablecoin settlement service, signaling moves toward regulatory clarity and mainstream adoption. The developments come amid legal challenges reflecting ongoing market tensions in the crypto sector.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingSurvey: 20% of US Crypto Investors Uncertain About 1099-DA Tax Forms
An August survey by Awaken Tax found that approximately one in five US crypto investors who filed or planned to file a tax extension received incomplete 1099-DA forms or were unsure if the forms matched their actual trades. The finding highlights compliance challenges as the IRS 1099-DA reporting requirement comes into force for cryptocurrency transactions.
Read the original at Crypto.newsCircle Foundation funds UN stablecoin payment trials
Circle Foundation announced grants to the UN Development Programme and World Food Programme to pilot stablecoin payments for development and humanitarian aid delivery. The initiative, announced September 25, aims to test digital payment infrastructure for international aid operations.
Read the original at Crypto.newsUS crypto ETFs attract $3B in weekly inflows, diversifying beyond Bitcoin
US spot crypto ETFs recorded $3.04 billion in combined net inflows from Monday through Thursday, with nearly $800 million flowing into non-Bitcoin products including Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Zcash, according to SoSoValue data. Bitcoin remained the dominant destination for inflows during the period.
Read the original at CryptoSlateAave Enables Coinbase Stock Tokens as Collateral on Base
Aave has launched a dedicated V4 market on Base chain allowing users to borrow USDC against seven tokenized Coinbase stocks, with a borrowing cap of 21 million USDC. Access is restricted to eligible non-US investors, marking an expansion of real-world asset integration into the lending protocol.
Read the original at The DefiantCrypto.com Files CFTC Application for U.S. Equity Perpetuals
Crypto.com has filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to offer single-stock perpetual contracts, joining Coinbase and Kalshi in seeking regulatory approval for equity derivatives in the American market. CRO token rose 6% following the filing announcement.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoAltcoins Outperform Bitcoin After BTC Rejected at $87K
Multiple altcoins including XRP, SOL, ADA, LINK, DOGE, and NEAR posted larger weekly gains than Bitcoin following BTC's rejection near $87,000. The moves suggest a shift in market momentum away from Bitcoin dominance toward alternative tokens.
Read the original at CryptoPotato