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.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
77 State Banking Groups Push to Ban Balance-Based Stablecoin Rewards
State banking associations are seeking amendments to the CLARITY Act that would prohibit balance-based stablecoin rewards, reflecting a push by traditional banks to restrict stablecoin issuers' competitive advantages. The legislative effort underscores mounting tensions between traditional financial institutions and the stablecoin sector over regulatory treatment.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingAmerican Bitcoin Hits New Low Before 1-for-15 Reverse Stock Split
American Bitcoin, a Trump-backed mining firm, fell to a new low price on Wednesday, one day ahead of executing a 1-for-15 reverse stock split. The stock split consolidation typically signals distress when preceded by prolonged declines.
Read the original at DecryptBitMine, Sharplink, Lubin Launch Ethereum Institutional Nonprofit
BitMine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin have launched Ethereum Institutional, a nonprofit aimed at connecting financial institutions with Ethereum on-chain infrastructure. The organization positions itself as a point of contact for Wall Street firms seeking deeper involvement in the blockchain ecosystem.
Read the original at DecryptAnalysts Say Circle Stock Sell-Off 'Looks Overdone' Amid USD Launch
Circle's stock (CRCL) fell sharply on Tuesday following news of a competing stablecoin launch, but analysts contend the sell-off appears disproportionate to the actual threat. Circle's CEO addressed concerns about the new USD stablecoin competitor, suggesting the market reaction may have overestimated the competitive risk.
Read the original at DecryptMalicious bots probe exposed Bitcoin payment servers for admin keys
Malicious bots are actively scanning exposed Bitcoin payment server APIs to extract master administrative keys, according to CryptoSlate. The vulnerability is limited to manually exposed APIs, and version 2.4.4 of the affected software closes the standard public path to mitigate the risk.
Read the original at CryptoSlateSecuritize Exec Pitches Tokenization as DeFi Alternative to Wall Street Stock Lending
Securitize President Brett Redfearn argued that tokenization and decentralized finance could disintermediate stock lending, traditionally controlled by major financial institutions. The comments come ahead of Securitize's planned NYSE listing, positioning tokenization as a way to democratize access for retail investors.
Read the original at DecryptRobinhood Launches Public Blockchain, Expanding Crypto Offerings
Robinhood has rolled out a public blockchain as part of its broader expansion into cryptocurrency products and services. The move represents the trading platform's continued integration of digital assets with traditional finance infrastructure.
Read the original at CoinDeskHashcats Minting Slowdown Threatens HASH Token Deflationary Model
Minting activity for Hashcats has slowed, reducing the buyback support mechanism for the HASH token. The decline threatens the sustainability of the token's deflationary model and raises questions about its long-term viability.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingJefferies warns Circle faces USDC headwinds from Open USD
Jefferies issued a warning against buying Circle stock, citing competitive pressure from Open USD, a stablecoin backed by Stripe and Coinbase. The investment bank expressed concern that the new consortium could constrain growth of Circle's USDC stablecoin, which currently dominates the market after USDT.
Read the original at CoinDeskCosmos Resumes After Outage, Ledger ATOM Access Still Blocked
The Cosmos blockchain resumed operation following an outage, but Ledger wallet users remain unable to view balances, transaction history, or send ATOM tokens through the app. Ledger has directed users to alternative wallets Cosmostation and Keplr for urgent access to their holdings.
Read the original at CryptoSlateCantor Says Bitcoin Bear Market Nearing Final Stretch
Investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald predicted in a research note that bitcoin's cycle indicators suggest a market bottom could arrive in the coming months. The bank advised investors to concentrate on blockchain networks demonstrating sustainable value accumulation rather than speculative positioning.
Read the original at CoinDeskGoliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in $400M crypto Ponzi scheme
Christopher Delgado, CEO of Goliath Ventures, pleaded guilty in a $400 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that operated from 2023 to 2026. According to the report, Delgado allegedly misappropriated investor funds for personal use including luxury properties and vehicles while operating the fraudulent scheme.
Read the original at CoinDeskAerodrome Leads USDC Transfer Volume, Circle CEO Says
Circle CEO stated that Aerodrome leads in USDC transfer volume, highlighting the DeFi protocol's growing importance in financial infrastructure. The endorsement reflects increasing adoption of decentralized finance platforms, though analysts note potential centralization risks that could affect network stability.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingFlorida Crypto ATM Law Requires Scam Refunds From Operators
Florida's HB 505 imposes new requirements on cryptocurrency ATM operators, including transaction caps, receipt requirements, and warning labels, while establishing conditional refund obligations for fraud victims. The law shifts financial responsibility for certain scams from consumers to kiosk businesses, testing whether such protections can reduce crypto-related fraud losses.
Read the original at CryptoSlateTaiwan crypto law tilts stablecoin rules toward banks
Taiwan's new cryptocurrency regulations do not grant banks exclusive stablecoin issuance rights but impose requirements on reserves, custody, audits, and yield restrictions that favor traditional financial infrastructure. The framework structures regulatory advantage for established banking institutions over decentralized alternatives.
Read the original at CryptoSlateMIT Professor: Classic Math Sufficient for Quantum-Safe Blockchains
Muriel Médard, Optimum co-founder and MIT professor, argues that blockchains can achieve quantum resistance through mathematical techniques rather than quantum computing itself. Médard contends that existing cryptographic tools provide adequate quantum-safety without requiring new hardware or quantum machines.
Read the original at CoinDeskEntropy32 Plus claims radioactive decay as Bitcoin seed-phrase source
Entropy32 Plus is marketing a device that generates offline Bitcoin seed phrases using radioactive decay as an entropy source, according to Crypto.news. The product remains unvalidated and unaudited, raising questions about the reliability and security of its random-number generation method for cryptographic key material.
Read the original at Crypto.newsZcash Miners Report Higher Profitability Than Bitcoin
Zcash miners are experiencing improved profitability relative to Bitcoin miners, driven by recent ZEC price appreciation. The privacy coin's mining economics have improved as ZEC valuations rise, offering a redemption narrative for the sector after prior periods of lower margins.
Read the original at ZyCryptoMiCA July 1 Deadline Tests EU Crypto User Migration
Europe's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation enters full enforcement on July 1, requiring unauthorized exchanges to cease EU operations. The ESMA issued guidance on June 23 mandating that unauthorized platforms immediately stop onboarding EU clients and opening accounts. Compliance depends partly on app store enforcement and represents the first major test of user migration in Europe's regulated crypto market.
Read the original at CryptoSlateWorld Launches Onchain Prediction Market on Solana
World, a prediction market platform that operated anonymously for over two years under the "Trade Everything" account, has launched on Solana with trading pairs in Phantom's CASH stablecoin. The platform uses Chainlink oracles for outcome resolution rather than human adjudication, according to The Defiant.
Read the original at The DefiantLDK v0.2.6 patches Lightning bugs risking fund theft
LDK released version 0.2.6 to address critical vulnerabilities in Bitcoin's Lightning Network that exposed nodes to potential fund theft and restart failures. The update patches splice-related fund losses and a payment-handling flaw that could prevent saved channel state from loading on node restart.
Read the original at CryptoSlateMexico Seizes 300 GPUs at Suspected Illicit Crypto Farm
Mexican authorities seized 300 graphics processing units at a hidden cryptocurrency mining operation in Puebla while investigating suspected electricity theft and money laundering. The raid highlights ongoing enforcement efforts against unregulated crypto mining operations that consume significant power resources and may be linked to financial crimes.
Read the original at Crypto.newsChainflip loses $736K USDT in TRON exploit, pauses network
Chainflip, a cross-chain liquidity protocol, lost 736,442 USDT after an exploit involving altered TRON memos triggered repeated payouts. The team paused the network in response and announced plans to compensate affected users.
Read the original at Crypto.newsMiles Guo Sentenced to 30 Years for $1B Crypto Fraud
Chinese exile Miles Guo received a 30-year federal sentence and was ordered to forfeit $889 million after conviction for operating a scheme that raised over $1 billion partly through the fraudulent Himalaya Coin cryptocurrency. The case marks a major enforcement action against a large-scale crypto fraud operation.
Read the original at The DefiantDrift Protocol Rebrands to Velocity DEX Ahead of Relaunch
Drift Protocol, a Solana perpetuals exchange, has rebranded to Velocity DEX and plans to launch a private beta soon as it rebuilds following a $295 million exploit in April. The rebranding marks a strategic shift for the platform as it recovers from the security breach.
Read the original at The DefiantBitcoin Standard Treasury Delays Cantor SPAC Merger Vote to July 10
Bitcoin Standard Treasury postponed its shareholder vote on a merger with Cantor Equity Partners to July 10, according to SEC filings. The SPAC combination, which would create a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, had originally been scheduled for an earlier date.
Read the original at BitcoinistBNB Beacon Chain Completes Phase 3 Migration With Self-Service Recovery
BNB Beacon Chain migration has advanced to Phase 3, transitioning BEP2 and BEP8 token recovery from manual processes to a self-service tool. The shift allows token holders to manage recovery independently, streamlining the transition away from the legacy Beacon Chain infrastructure.
Read the original at BitcoinistCoinbase Premium Index Remains Negative, Signals Weak US Bitcoin Demand
The Coinbase Premium Index has remained negative since May 6, indicating softer demand for Bitcoin on the US exchange relative to global trading venues. The metric tracks price differentials between Coinbase and international markets, with negative readings suggesting US buyers are paying less than global peers.
Read the original at NewsBTCCircle Mints $1B USDC on Solana, Boosting Stablecoin Liquidity
Circle minted an additional $1 billion in USDC on the Solana network, according to NewsBTC. The issuance increases Solana's total USDC supply in 2026, expanding liquidity for decentralized finance and trading activity on the blockchain.
Read the original at NewsBTCCrypto Clarity Act faces uncertain Senate vote timeline
The cryptocurrency industry awaits a potential September 15 Senate vote on the Clarity Act, though timing remains unclear with possibilities including delay or reformation. The bill's fate hinges on Congressional scheduling as the Senate reconvenes, leaving stakeholders uncertain whether the vote will proceed as planned.
Read the original at CoinDesk