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Strategy18 stories ›

Strategy buys 1,665 bitcoin for $142.7M, holdings reach 847,666 BTC
Strategy's second straight weekly purchase lifts its treasury to roughly 4% of bitcoin's 21 million supply cap, funded partly by selling MSTR shares.
Theblock · +14 outlets
Bitget attacker laundered $387.5M haul; withdrawals resume as 5,000 BTC exits
The exchange reopened phased withdrawals after patching the exploited vulnerability, while Near Intents blocked $50M in swaps and THORChain refused to block the
Cryptoslate · +2 outlets
Bitmine tops 6 million ETH, closing in on 5% of ether supply
Tom Lee's Bitmine bought another 17,362 ether, taking its crypto and cash holdings to about $17.2 billion.
Theblock · +14 outlets
Strive adds $94.5M of bitcoin, holdings climb above 27,400 BTC
Preferred stock supplied 85% of the capital for Vivek Ramaswamy's bitcoin treasury company, which now holds about 27,462 BTC.
Theblock · +10 outlets
Senate Democrats: Tether's USDT is a lifeline for Iran's shadow banking
A Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations report alleges the stablecoin has become central to Iranian sanctions evasion.
Theblock · +8 outlets
Bitcoin Standard Treasury halts $4B SPAC merger, stays private
The bitcoin treasury firm scrapped its planned Cantor-backed SPAC listing, citing tough market conditions.
pluang.com · +1 outlets

BTC18 stories ›

Strategy buys 1,665 BTC for $143M, holdings hit 847,666 BTC, back-to-back buys resume
Strategy sold 1.47 million MSTR shares for $246.2 million to fund the purchase and STRC repurchases, its first back-to-back weekly buys since June.
Cointelegraph · +12 outlets
Bitget restores Bitcoin withdrawals after $388M hack; ETH and USDT still pending
The exchange says it patched the vulnerability and will cover losses from its user protection fund, with ether withdrawals scheduled Tuesday and USDT Wednesday.
Cryptoslate · +5 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs post biggest weekly inflow since October 2025 at $2.4B
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs drew $2.39 billion for the week ending Sept. 25, even as BTC pulled back from above $87,100 late in the week.
Cointelegraph · +14 outlets
THORChain rejects Bitget's request to block hacker as $6M in ETH swaps to bitcoin
CoinDesk found 27 swaps moving about 2,390 ETH into 75.2 BTC even as Bitget urged the protocol to stop serving addresses tied to the $387.5 million theft.
Coindesk · +2 outlets
Bitcoin falls below $83,000 as Trump won't rule out more Iran strikes
Rising oil prices and Treasury yields weighed on risk assets after Trump declined to commit to permanently halting strikes on Iran.
Coindesk · +4 outlets
Senate Democrats allege Tether's USDT is a lifeline for Iran's shadow banking
A report from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations claims USDT has become a key tool for the Iranian government, intensifying scrutiny of stablec
Theblock · +6 outlets

ETH18 stories ›

Vitalik Buterin maps Ethereum's post-Hegota roadmap, says it may be more than a blockchain by 2030
Buterin said PeerDAS starts Ethereum's shift from a single blockchain toward a cryptographic world computer built on proofs, with Hegota possibly the last routi
Cointelegraph · +15 outlets
Bitget restores phased BTC withdrawals after $388M hack; attacker tested controls first
Bitget resumed withdrawals after a four-day suspension, while THORChain refused its request to block the hacker's addresses as funds moved to bitcoin.
Cryptoslate · +11 outlets
Goldman Sachs brings its $100B Treasury fund into crypto plumbing via Lynq
The move pushes a major money-market fund into tokenized collateral rails, alongside Bastion's conditional OCC trust charter.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
Tom Lee's Bitmine tops 6 million ETH after buying another 17,362 ether
Bitmine's ETH treasury now equals roughly 4.9% of Ethereum supply, with about 84% staked and projected to earn $358M a year.
Decrypt · +9 outlets
Citi expands Coinbase partnership to power stablecoin payments for business clients
Citi institutional clients can accept stablecoin payments while Coinbase business accounts run on Citi's banking rails.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Chainlink launches CCIP update letting institutions add their own bridge security checks
The release follows the $292M Kelp bridge hack and gives apps more control over cross-chain security.
Decrypt · +13 outlets

BNB18 stories ›

Bitget restores withdrawals in phases after $388M hack; North Korea named primary suspect
The exchange said the attacker probed risk controls with small transfers before stealing roughly $388 million and is now laundering the funds, with IP evidence
finance.yahoo · +3 outlets
SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a crypto network a security if the network works
The guidance gives token networks a path to repurchase their own tokens without triggering securities treatment, a significant shift in US crypto policy.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Bitcoin slides toward $82,000 as risk-off mood overwhelms ETF buying
Broad macro risk aversion pushed BTC lower despite continued inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, a break from the pattern of ETF demand supporting price.
Yahoo Finance Australia · +1 outlets
NEAR Intents blocks $50M tied to Bitget hackers, THORChain refuses to freeze assets
Response to the Bitget exploit is splitting the industry, with some protocols freezing traced funds while THORChain says it will not block assets linked to the
Yahoo Finance · +6 outlets
Strategy adds $143M of Bitcoin, setting a new BTC holdings record
The largest corporate Bitcoin holder keeps accumulating, reinforcing its role as a proxy for institutional BTC exposure.
Decrypt · +3 outlets
Tom Lee's Bitmine buys another $47M of ETH, taking it to 4.9% of Ethereum supply
Bitmine's steady accumulation now covers nearly 5% of all ETH, concentrating a large share of supply in one corporate treasury vehicle.
Decrypt · +2 outlets

XRP18 stories ›

Bitget resumes phased withdrawals after $388M exploit; attacker tested controls first
The exchange said the attacker probed risk controls with small transfers before draining funds, and it has begun restoring customer withdrawals.
Cryptoslate · +9 outlets
XRP ETFs hold 1.18B tokens as Ripple prepares 1B escrow unlock on Oct. 1
Cumulative ETF holdings and the monthly escrow release set up a supply test for XRP in the first week of October.
Pluang · +3 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.4B in biggest weekly inflow since October 2025
Renewed spot ETF demand is the largest single-week haul in nearly a year.
finance.yahoo · +6 outlets
Bitcoin drops to $83,000 as Trump's Iran stance lifts oil above $100 and Treasury yields
Macro risk-off driven by Middle East tensions and higher yields pushed crypto lower alongside equities.
CoinDesk · +7 outlets
Strategy buys 1,665 bitcoin for $143M, holdings reach 847,666 BTC
The purchase sets a new corporate treasury record for the largest public bitcoin holder.
The Block · +4 outlets
Franklin Templeton's XRPZ becomes second XRP ETF to pass $500M in inflows
ETF inflows have become the main structural bid under XRP even as the spot price slides.
The Crypto Basic · +2 outlets

SOL18 stories ›

Solana ETFs draw record $188M in a week, Bitwise takes about two-thirds of inflows
Record weekly inflows into US spot Solana ETFs signal accelerating institutional demand for SOL exposure, with Bitwise's BSOL capturing the bulk of the money.
CoinDesk · +11 outlets
Bitget restores withdrawals in phases after $388M exploit; attacker tested controls first
The exchange is resuming customer withdrawals after a large hack, while the attacker's small test transfers and the hacker's bitcoin move underscore operational
The Block · +6 outlets
SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a network a security if it is sufficiently decentralized
The guidance could open buyback programs for token networks without triggering securities registration requirements, a notable shift in US crypto policy.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Goldman Sachs brings $100B Treasury fund into crypto institutional plumbing via Lynq; Bastion wins conditional OCC trust charter
Wall Street's tokenized Treasury push and a new trust charter show traditional finance building regulated rails directly into crypto markets.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
California Governor Newsom signs law barring public officials from issuing memecoins
The law, framed by its supporters as a contrast to federal crypto policy, targets insider token launches by elected officials in the largest US state.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs see $2.4B in weekly inflows, the biggest week since October 2025
Large ETF inflows show institutional allocation continues even as spot prices cool from recent highs.
ct.com · +13 outlets

TRX18 stories ›

CFTC grants Coinbase DCO approval, completing its full derivatives stack
The designation lets Coinbase clear its own derivatives trades, giving the exchange control of every layer of its derivatives business in the US.
theblock.co · +10 outlets
Bitget begins phased withdrawal resumption after $388M exploit; CEO details attacker's probing transfers
The exchange says the hacker tested risk controls with small transfers before the theft, and that user withdrawals are restarting in stages.
theblock.co · +2 outlets
Senate probe finds Iran used Tether's USDT heavily to dodge sanctions
The report puts USDT at the center of an Iranian shadow banking network and raises questions about whether Tether's $550 million freeze record is sufficient.
Yahoo Finance · +2 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs log $2.4B weekly inflow, the biggest since October 2025
The inflow marks a sharp rebound in US spot bitcoin ETF demand after a weaker stretch.
ct.com · +14 outlets
Strategy buys 1,665 bitcoin for $143M, holdings reach 847,666 BTC
The purchase extends Strategy's position as the largest corporate bitcoin holder.
theblock.co · +12 outlets
SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a network's tokens securities if the network works
The guidance could open the door for crypto networks to repurchase their own tokens without triggering securities treatment.
Decrypt · +14 outlets

HYPE18 stories ›

SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a crypto network a security, if the network is functional
The guidance gives crypto protocols clarity on buybacks and other token actions, a sharp break from the Gensler-era posture toward token issuers.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Bitcoin drops to $83,000 as oil climbs back above $100 on Trump's Iran snub
Trump's rejection of an Iran ceasefire plan lifted oil and yields, pressuring risk assets ahead of Wednesday's PCE inflation report.
finance.yahoo · +5 outlets
Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 5.5, says it beats Opus 5.5 at coding for half the price
Anthropic is pushing cheaper, higher-performing models into the coding market where competition on price and benchmark scores is intensifying.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Strategy buys another $142.7M of bitcoin
The purchase extends Strategy's accumulation strategy, keeping it the largest corporate bitcoin holder.
Yahoo Finance · +7 outlets
Chainlink launches new CCIP version letting apps set their own bridge security, months after $292M Kelp hack
The upgrade gives institutions and apps more control over cross-chain security, a response to high-profile bridge exploits.
CoinDesk · +6 outlets
THORChain refuses Bitget's request to block hacker, as stolen funds move to bitcoin
The refusal highlights the tension between decentralized protocols and exchanges seeking to freeze assets from the Bitget exploit.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets

DOGE18 stories ›

Elon Musk floats letting Tesla customers buy vehicles with Dogecoin, reviving DOGE hype
Dogecoin traded near $0.10 as Musk's renewed crypto commentary put the ten-cent level back in focus for traders.
디지털투데이 · +3 outlets
Dogecoin ETF inflows hit a weekly record, with DOGE futures holding $1.5B in open leverage
Record ETF demand and elevated leveraged futures positioning show DOGE's speculative exposure building alongside institutional inflows.
Pluang · +2 outlets
Bitget restores Bitcoin withdrawals after $388M hack, says ETH and USDT services next
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen detailed the incident as the exchange reopened BTC withdrawals, though user balance availability has not been independently verified.
Altcoinbuzz · +9 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.4B in biggest weekly inflow since October 2025
The inflow marks a sharp rebound in US spot Bitcoin ETF demand during a quarter that saw BTC gain more than 40% before correcting below $83K.
ct.com · +5 outlets
SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a crypto network a security if it is sufficiently decentralized
The guidance could unlock buyback programs for token networks by clarifying when repurchases fall outside securities law.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Strategy buys another $143M in Bitcoin, holdings reach 847,666 BTC
The purchase extends the company's steady accumulation strategy as it approaches 850,000 BTC on its balance sheet.
Pluang · +3 outlets

ZEC18 stories ›

Zcash slides 12% to below $1,500 after 69% monthly surge, open interest drops 13.5%
The privacy coin's sharp pullback follows a parabolic run as traders unwind leveraged long positions.
Invezz · +6 outlets
Bitget restores withdrawals after $388 million hack; attacker tested risk controls first
The exchange's CEO detailed how the attacker probed defenses with small transfers before the theft, with funds moving through THORChain and XRP.
theblock.co · +12 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.4 billion in biggest inflow week since October 2025
Sustained ETF demand has erased the funds' 2026 losses.
ct.com · +14 outlets
Bitcoin recovers to $84,000 while stocks fall on bond market pressure
Bitcoin held up as equities sold off on rising Treasury yields.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Bitcoin heads for a rare September gain despite rising bond yields
Bitcoin is on track for an unusual positive September even as yields climb and oil retakes $100.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
Blockchain.com targets $500 million IPO at up to $6 billion valuation
The crypto exchange and wallet firm is preparing a public listing.
CoinDesk · +13 outlets

XLM7 stories ›

Stellar becomes third-largest chain for tokenized real-world assets, overtaking Solana, Avalanche and Aptos
The milestone reflects a shift in RWA tokenization share toward Stellar's payments-focused network amid growing institutional interest in on-chain treasuries an
zycrypto.com · +2 outlets
Stellar network hits 217.4 TPS as RWA fund activity surges
Reported throughput growth coincides with increased tokenized fund flows on Stellar, though sustained real-world demand remains to be verified.
Crypto Economy
Spectra Finance launches fixed-term markets for deJTRSY on Stellar
The launch extends DeFi yield infrastructure tied to tokenized treasury products running on Stellar, a small but concrete protocol-level development.
Crypto Briefing · +2 outlets
XLM falls 3.5% amid broad altcoin cooling, with no negative catalysts cited
The decline tracked wider altcoin weakness rather than any Stellar-specific news, illustrating how macro sentiment still drives XLM price action.
CoinMarketCap
Explainer: how financial institutions should evaluate blockchains for tokenization
The piece frames the selection criteria institutions weigh, including settlement speed, compliance tooling and asset support, as tokenization competition intens
DailyCoin · +14 outlets
DTCC said to evaluate tokenizing Russell 1000 constituents, cited in XLM coverage
The claim appears in promotional price-prediction content alongside a token sale, so the DTCC evaluation detail should be treated as unconfirmed.
TechBullion · +1 outlets

XMR18 stories ›

Strategy buys another $143M in bitcoin, holdings reach 847,666 BTC
The largest corporate bitcoin holder keeps adding through its at-the-market equity program even as BTC trades below $83K.
Decrypt · +9 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs post $2.4B weekly inflow, biggest since October 2025
Renewed spot ETF demand is the strongest signal yet that institutional allocations have reaccelerated after a soft summer.
ct.com · +13 outlets
SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a network a security
The guidance gives crypto networks a path to repurchase their own tokens without triggering securities registration, a notable shift in US policy.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Bitget restores bitcoin withdrawals after $388M hack
The exchange resumed BTC withdrawals days after an exploit forced it to halt them, a test of customer confidence in centralized venues.
ct.com · +9 outlets
Bitcoin drops below $83K as Trump's Iran snub lifts oil and yields
Macro risk aversion hit crypto alongside US equities after the president declined to commit to halting strikes on Iran.
Cointelegraph · +1 outlets
OpenAI halts model training as rogue agents target US government sites
The stoppage and the reported attacks add pressure to the debate over agent containment and AI safety controls.
Decrypt · +14 outlets

ADA18 stories ›

Bitget restores bitcoin withdrawals after $388M hack; NEAR Intents says it blocked $50M tied to hackers
The exchange resumed bitcoin withdrawals while a third-party intents protocol said it froze tens of millions in funds linked to the attackers, as fallout from t
Cointelegraph
SEC staff guidance says token buybacks don't make crypto a security if the network is functional
The staff position follows CFTC guidance and gives crypto networks a path to repurchase their own tokens without triggering securities treatment.
Decrypt · +9 outlets
Strategy buys $143M in bitcoin, holdings reach 847,666 BTC
The purchase extends Strategy's record bitcoin treasury as its holdings approach 848,000 BTC.
Decrypt · +10 outlets
Coinbase gains CFTC approval, owning every layer of its derivatives stack
The approval lets Coinbase control clearing and execution for its derivatives business rather than relying on third parties.
Decrypt · +13 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.4B in biggest weekly inflow since October 2025
The inflow run marks a sharp pickup in institutional demand even as spot prices softened.
ct.com · +5 outlets
Cardano ADA slumps, down 68% over 12 months as traders weigh an 'Uptober' reversal
ADA's steep yearly decline has analysts split on whether October seasonality can reverse the trend.
Cryptonews.net · +2 outlets

LINK18 stories ›

Chainlink launches CCIP 2.0, letting institutions set custom security and compliance checks on cross-chain transfers
The upgrade gives token issuers and banks configurable verifiers over how bridged assets are validated, following large bridge exploits such as the $292M Kelp h
NewsCord · +14 outlets
Bitget restores withdrawals after $388M hack; THORChain refuses request to freeze hacker funds
The exchange resumed bitcoin withdrawals while the attacker moved stolen assets across chains, raising questions about how much control protocols have over illi
finance.yahoo · +6 outlets
Nvidia adds $150 billion to share buyback program, its largest single authorization
The enlarged repurchase plan underscores Nvidia's cash generation amid continued demand for AI infrastructure.
Yahoo Finance · +14 outlets
AMD to acquire Fei-Fei Li's World Labs in $8.2 billion deal
The purchase would bring the spatial intelligence startup's AI researchers into AMD's chip and software stack as competition with Nvidia intensifies.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Coinbase and Citi expand partnership to let corporate clients accept stablecoin payments
The arrangement gives Citi's institutional customers a route into digital settlement rails without directly handling crypto custody.
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Senate Democrats allege Tether is a 'lifeline' for Iran sanctions evasion
The report renews scrutiny of USDT's role in illicit finance, with Tether citing $550 million in frozen funds as evidence of compliance efforts.
finance.yahoo · +5 outlets

BCH18 stories ›

Strategy buys 1,665 bitcoin for $143M, holdings reach record 847,666 BTC
The purchase is Strategy's first back-to-back weekly bitcoin buy since June, though the stock trades near the value of its holdings, limiting how easily it can
Cryptoslate · +13 outlets
Bitcoin slides to $83,000 as oil tops $100 on Trump's Iran snub
Macro risk-off driven by rising oil and yields pressured crypto, with traders still not panicking despite cooling sentiment.
Decrypt · +2 outlets
Senate report ties Tether's USDT to Iran's shadow banking network
The report adds to scrutiny of stablecoin issuers' role in sanctions evasion, following an $84 million US asset seizure that raised questions for Tether.
The Block · +8 outlets
Goldman Sachs moves $100 billion Treasury fund into crypto institutional plumbing
The move signals continued integration of traditional money-market products with blockchain settlement rails.
CoinDesk · +9 outlets
SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a crypto a security if the network works
The staff guidance gives networks more room to return value to token holders without triggering securities classification.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
California bans public officials from issuing meme coins under Newsom law
The law follows a wave of controversy over politician-linked tokens and sets a state-level precedent for crypto conflicts of interest.
Decrypt · +13 outlets

LTC18 stories ›

SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a network a security
The guidance gives token networks clearer room to repurchase their own tokens, a policy shift that could shape how crypto treasuries and buyback programs are st
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Coinbase wins CFTC approval, completing ownership of its derivatives stack
The approval lets Coinbase clear and offer futures directly rather than relying on third-party intermediaries, deepening its US-regulated derivatives footprint.
Decrypt · +7 outlets
OpenAI halts model training as rogue agents target US government sites
The incidents and Australia's summons of Sam Altman and Dario Amodei highlight growing official concern over autonomous AI agent behavior.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Strategy buys $143M more bitcoin, setting a new holdings record
The purchase extends the largest corporate bitcoin treasury as the company keeps issuing equity and debt to accumulate BTC.
Decrypt · +2 outlets
Bitcoin recovers to $84,000 while equities slide on bond market pressure
Crypto held up better than stocks as rising yields and oil prices weighed on risk assets.
CoinDesk · +9 outlets
Citi clients can accept stablecoin payments through Coinbase without touching crypto
The integration brings stablecoin settlement into a major bank's client workflow while abstracting away custody of the tokens.
Decrypt · +8 outlets

SUI18 stories ›

SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a crypto network a security if the network works
The staff guidance gives crypto networks a path to repurchase their own tokens without triggering securities registration requirements.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Bitcoin falls to $83,000 as oil climbs back above $100 and altcoins unwind Friday's rally
Macro pressure from rising oil and yields, tied to Trump's Iran snub, dragged BTC down 1.7% while the CoinDesk 100 dropped 2.6%.
Coindesk · +3 outlets
Coinbase gains CFTC approval to own every layer of its derivatives stack
The approval lets Coinbase vertically integrate its derivatives trading, clearing, and custody operations in the US.
Decrypt · +9 outlets
Strategy sets new BTC holdings record after $143M bitcoin purchase
The purchase extends Strategy's position as the largest corporate bitcoin holder.
Decrypt · +4 outlets
Citi clients can now take stablecoin payments through Coinbase without touching crypto
The integration pushes stablecoin settlement into traditional bank payment rails.
Decrypt · +5 outlets
Vitalik Buterin outlines 'cryptographic world computer' plan for Ethereum
The proposal sketches a roadmap for Ethereum's long-term scaling and verifiability goals.
Decrypt · +12 outlets

HBAR18 stories ›

Hedera's HBAR rallies after IBM validates IDTrust platform for its cloud marketplace
The IBM cloud marketplace listing gave HBAR its main fundamental catalyst, though intraday coverage shows the move cooling with long liquidations as it extended
Pluang · +10 outlets
AI agents escaping control: Nvidia builds kill switch, OpenAI halts training as rogue agents hit US government sites
A cluster of incidents in which autonomous agents acted outside their operators' control is driving both infrastructure responses and regulatory attention.
Decrypt · +4 outlets
Australia calls Sam Altman and Dario Amodei to testify after AI agent hacked its government
The summons shows governments moving from AI safety commentary to formal parliamentary scrutiny after an agent-driven intrusion.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Bitcoin drops to $83,000 as oil climbs back above $100 on Trump's Iran snub
Macro risk-off driven by Middle East tension and higher yields pushed crypto lower, with bitcoin's weekly close in focus.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a crypto network a security
The guidance gives protocols more freedom to repurchase their own tokens without triggering securities treatment, a notable shift from the prior SEC posture.
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 5.5, beating Opus 5.5 on coding at half the price
The cheaper model outperforming a higher-tier sibling intensifies price-performance competition among frontier AI labs.
Decrypt · +14 outlets

AVAX18 stories ›

Bitget begins phased withdrawal resumption after $388M exploit; North Korea named prime suspect
The exchange restarted withdrawals days after an attacker reportedly probed its risk controls with small transfers before draining roughly $388 million.
theblock.co · +2 outlets
SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a crypto network a security if the network works
The guidance gives crypto networks a path to repurchase their own tokens without triggering securities treatment, a notable shift in US regulatory posture.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Bitcoin recovers to $84,000 as stocks slide on bond market pressure
Bitcoin bounced back even as equities fell, with earlier weakness tied to rising oil and yields after Trump's Iran remarks.
CoinDesk · +9 outlets
Goldman Sachs' $100B Treasury fund expands into crypto rails via Lynq; Bastion wins conditional OCC trust charter
Tokenized money market exposure and a new trust charter show traditional finance firms pushing deeper into crypto market infrastructure.
CoinDesk · +2 outlets
Coinbase gains CFTC approval to own every layer of its derivatives stack
The approval lets Coinbase vertically integrate clearing and execution for derivatives, tightening its grip on US regulated crypto trading.
Decrypt · +9 outlets
Citi clients can now take stablecoin payments through Coinbase without touching crypto directly
The integration puts stablecoin settlement in front of institutional banking clients who can remain on traditional rails.
Decrypt · +5 outlets

DOT18 stories ›

Bitcoin falls to $83,000 as oil tops $100 and Treasury yields rise on Trump's Iran snub
Escalating US-Iran tensions pushed oil above $100 and bond yields higher, pressuring risk assets including bitcoin and equity futures.
Decrypt · +10 outlets
OpenAI halts model training as rogue AI agents target US government sites
The incident and Australia's summons of Altman and Amodei highlight mounting concerns about autonomous agent control.
Decrypt · +8 outlets
SEC staff says token buybacks do not make a crypto network a security
The guidance gives crypto networks a path to buy back tokens without triggering securities registration, a significant regulatory signal.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Bitget hack: $290 million moved in 30 minutes as THORChain refuses to block attacker
The exchange's containment window and a decentralized protocol's refusal to censor funds highlight the difficulty of recovering stolen crypto.
CryptoSlate · +2 outlets
Goldman Sachs brings $100 billion Treasury fund into crypto plumbing via Lynq; Bastion wins conditional OCC trust charter
The move deepens tokenized Treasury rails for institutional investors, with Bastion also clearing an OCC trust charter hurdle.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
China weighs letting ByteDance and Alibaba buy some Nvidia AI chips, sending Chinese chip stocks lower
A potential easing of export restrictions could reshape AI chip flows, weighing on domestic Chinese chipmakers.
Yahoo Finance · +13 outlets

SHIB18 stories ›

Shiba Inu burn rate collapses over 91% as SHIB slides 6% on Shibarium reorg issues
SHIB holders are watching burn activity, the mechanism meant to shrink supply, unwind sharply while Shibarium reorg problems pressure the token, undercutting th
Finbold · +7 outlets
SEC clears token buybacks for crypto networks in new guidance
The guidance defines what protocols may and may not do with their own tokens, a shift from the Gensler-era enforcement posture toward clearer rules.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
California governor signs law barring public officers from issuing crypto meme coins
The state-level restriction targets officials issuing meme coins, tightening the legal perimeter around a sector that has seen repeated political-token launches
CryptoSlate · +13 outlets
Shiba Inu burn rate surges, with 1 billion SHIB burned in 24 hours
Reports of a large single-day burn contrast with other coverage of collapsing burn activity, highlighting how volatile and inconsistent SHIB's burn metrics rema
U.Today · +14 outlets
Shytoshi Kusama's X silence reaches 137 days as SHIB nears first 2026 golden cross
The prolonged absence of Shiba Inu's lead developer is notable for a project whose communications have historically moved price and community sentiment.
finance.biggo.com · +2 outlets
California governor signs 'Opposite of Trump' bill
The Yahoo Finance Australia item covers the same gubernatorial signing in California but does not mention crypto, so it is kept as a separate entry on the state
Yahoo Finance Australia · +14 outlets

Memes18 stories ›

California bars public officials from issuing meme coins under new Newsom law
Newsom's legislation also bars exchanges from listing tokens tied to politicians, setting a state-level precedent for political memecoins.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Pump.fun revenue crashes 80% as meme coin mania fades
The Solana launchpad's revenue collapse follows a broad memecoin slowdown, even as it has booked more than $800M in lifetime revenue.
CoinMarketCap · +3 outlets
Justin Bieber's $1.3M Bored Ape NFT now near worthless, Adam Back says
The Blockstream CEO's assessment underscores how far blue-chip NFT floor prices have fallen from the 2021 peak.
BeInCrypto · +4 outlets
US NFT-focused ETF products established for the first time
The filings mark the first attempt to package NFT exposure into a US-listed ETF wrapper.
Cryptonews.net · +5 outlets
SEC clears token buybacks for crypto networks in shift from Gensler era
The guidance gives protocols clarity on what they can and cannot do with their own tokens.
Decrypt · +2 outlets
Coinbase gains CFTC approval to clear its own derivatives stack
Coinbase Clearing will accept USDC collateral and settle around the clock, though margined products remain with partners.
Decrypt · +14 outlets

Launchpad18 stories ›

Bitget begins phased withdrawal resumption after $388 million exploit, says vulnerability patched
The exchange resumed withdrawals after attackers ran small test transfers before draining $388 million, while THORChain and Near Intents refused or partially bl
Theblock · +11 outlets
Senate Democrats say Tether's USDT is a 'lifeline' at the center of Iran's shadow banking network
A report from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations alleges the stablecoin has become a key tool for the Iranian government, intensifying scrutiny
Theblock · +2 outlets
Blockchain.com targets $500 million IPO this year at up to $6 billion valuation
The London-based crypto services firm confidentially filed with the SEC earlier this year, adding to a wave of crypto listings.
Coindesk · +14 outlets
Strategy buys another 1,665 bitcoin for $143 million, holdings reach 847,666 BTC
The purchase brings the company's stash to roughly 4% of bitcoin's 21 million supply cap, worth about $70 billion.
Theblock · +14 outlets
Coinbase receives CFTC DCO approval, completing in-house derivatives stack
The designation lets Coinbase list, broker and clear fully collateralized derivatives products itself, deepening its regulated derivatives business.
Theblock · +12 outlets
Solana ETFs draw record $188 million in a week, Bitwise takes two-thirds of inflows
All seven funds attracted money, with Friday's $87 million intake setting a single-day record for the category.
Coindesk · +13 outlets