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Bitget Hacker Moves $83M XRP Beyond Ripple's Reach
CoinArticle · The Daily Brief · 2026-09-28

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1.

Bitwise NEAR ETF Clears NYSE Arca, Opening Institutional Access

NYSE Arca approved Bitwise's NEAR ETF (ticker: NRR), clearing the way for an imminent launch and institutional access to the NEAR token. NEAR is trading near $4.96, with the listing potentially influencing price action through staking integration and market structure changes.

2.

Binance Pursues EU License Ahead of MiCA Compliance Deadline

Binance is actively seeking regulatory approval to operate under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) before compliance deadlines take effect. The exchange reassured users it is working to secure necessary licenses as major platforms align with Europe's new framework.

3.

Bitget Attacker Moves $83M in Stolen XRP; Ripple Cannot Freeze Tokens

A Bitget hacker has moved $83 million in stolen XRP across multiple wallets, with $75 million still held in five original accounts, according to CoinDesk. Ripple cannot freeze the tokens as they circulate on-chain, while Bitget has disabled XRP withdrawals on its platform.

4.

CME Sues CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Classification

CME Group filed suit in federal court challenging the CFTC's approval of bitcoin perpetual futures contracts, arguing they should be regulated as swaps rather than futures under Dodd-Frank. The dispute centers on the CFTC's authority to approve perpetual contracts as exchange-traded derivatives.

5.

Congress Includes CBDC Ban Through 2030 in Housing Bill

Congressional negotiators incorporated a statutory ban on Federal Reserve CBDC issuance into the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, preventing any Fed-issued retail digital dollar until December 31, 2030. The bill now advances to the Senate floor for a vote.

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