Ethena ends token incentives for USDe after 85% decline in rewards
Ethena's shift from token incentives to organic growth challenges its stablecoin's sustainability, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics. The post Ethena ends token incentives for USDe after 85% decline in rewards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 8:12:32 AM
Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade reaches devnet with 150ms finality target
Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade has reached its public developer network, letting application teams test a system designed to cut transaction finality from about 12.8 seconds to roughly 150 milliseconds. According to the Solana Foundation’s upgrade page, Alpenglow is now active on…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 8:07:55 AM
Kalshi Says XRP Price Can Hit $1.70 in September
Kalshi’s September XRP market is flashing a $1.70 forecast, yet the $1.70 contract trades at just 32 cents with XRP near $1.55 and five days left. 1.7 on the Screen, 32 on the Ticket The number came from Kalshi’s September XRP market, which shows a 1.7 forecast, up 0.1 on the day. That said, the […]
By Shiraz Jagati 9/26/2026, 8:00:17 AM
Ripple’s RLUSD supply nears $2.5B as XRPL stablecoins climb 6%
Ripple’s RLUSD has reached a circulating supply of about 2.49 billion tokens as the value of stablecoins on the XRP Ledger has risen roughly 6% in a week. CoinMarketCap data places RLUSD’s circulating supply at approximately 2.49 billion tokens and…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 7:56:45 AM
Zcash price gains 100% in a month as co-founder repeats $5,000 call
Zcash price has gained about 102% over the past month to trade near $1,535 as co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson has repeated his forecast that ZEC will reach $5,000 by the end of 2026. Ben-Sasson said in a recent X post that…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 7:48:32 AM
ARK partners with Securitize to put a venture fund on Ethereum, but leaves exit doors locked
The tokenized ARKVX interest still comes with a fund-wide quarterly repurchase cap and no announced secondary venue. The post ARK partners with Securitize to put a venture fund on Ethereum, but leaves exit doors locked appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/26/2026, 7:30:29 AM
OpenZeppelin Brings Audited Smart Contract Toolkit To TRON
OpenZeppelin has launched TRON-specific versions of its smart contract libraries, upgrade tooling and Contracts Wizard. The stack supports TRC-20 tokens, upgradeable contracts, role-based permissions and passkey authentication. The tools are audited, but OpenZeppelin still recommends project-specific review and testing before production...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 7:30:00 AM
Bitcoin price faces $85,000 resistance as oscillator turns negative
Bitcoin price traded near $84,000 on Sep. 26 after retreating about 4% from its weekly high of $87,363. Sell orders clustered above the price, while the daily chart showed BTC holding well above its 20-day midpoint. Bitcoin faces sell orders…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 7:28:56 AM
FET Bulls Eye $9 As Weekly Chart Flashes a Familiar Setup
FET is back on traders’ radar after an analyst declares the bull run has begun, putting a $9 target on-board. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 9/26/2026, 7:09:00 AM
Alleged Fraudster Drains $800,000 From Iowa Firm in Business Email Scam, Feds Seize $372,583
Federal authorities have secured a court judgment forfeiting roughly $375,000 in proceeds from a business email compromise scam that hit an Iowa company in 2022. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa issued the order Tuesday after tracing the funds to a Wells Fargo account in the names of Manuel and Ibrahim […] The post Alleged...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/26/2026, 7:04:49 AM
CFTC sues Cash FX, alleges $950M crypto-linked forex scheme
The CFTC claimed that Cash FX engaged in minimal forex trading and misappropriated most of the participant funds.
By Michael Millard 9/26/2026, 6:59:29 AM
Columbia Business School report outlines $3.7T revenue needs for AI data centers
The AI sector's massive revenue needs highlight potential systemic risks and economic shifts, demanding rapid growth and infrastructure adaptation. The post Columbia Business School report outlines $3.7T revenue needs for AI data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 6:53:59 AM
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.39 billion in a week of inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds took in $2.39 billion during the Sep. 21–25 trading week, with net inflows on all five days. Spot Ether ETFs added $689.8 million, while Solana funds drew $188.1 million. According to Farside Investors, Monday’s $999…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 6:53:50 AM
NFT sales rise 57.17% to $55.5M as Ethereum leads
NFT sales reached approximately $55.51 million over the seven days ending Sep. 26, up 57.17% from the prior seven-day period, according to a CryptoSlam dashboard captured on Sep. 26. Ethereum led blockchain sales, while CryptoPunks ranked first among collections. According…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 6:36:47 AM
Bitcoin ATM Scam Takes $4,900 After Fake Jury Duty Threat
A Georgia woman deposited $4,900 into a Bitcoin ATM after being told she had missed jury duty and needed to pay to avoid arrest. Her case follows a pattern of scams in which callers turn a supposed court obligation into an urgent cryptocurrency payment. A Jury Duty Claim Led to a Bitcoin ATM A woman […]
By Kevin Helms 9/26/2026, 6:30:01 AM
Binance Lists Hyperliquid HYPE For Spot Trading
Binance has opened spot trading for Hyperliquid’s HYPE token. HYPE is available against USDT, USDC and TRY, with withdrawals scheduled to open on September 25. Binance has applied its Seed Tag to HYPE, requiring users to acknowledge the token’s higher volatility and risk. **ID:** B25-02 **Site:** Bitcoinist **Status:** READY **Author:** Bitcoinist...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 6:30:00 AM
Tom Lee Says Crypto Rally Could Go Much Further – Here’s What’s Driving It
BitMine chairman Tom Lee believes the crypto rally could extend further. He expects the current market cycle to attract more investors as financial companies move into digital assets, stablecoins gain use and new applications emerge around artificial intelligence. Lee said this cycle could be different from previous rallies because it is not being...
By Sohrab Khawas 9/26/2026, 6:24:01 AM
Crypto VC funding: HIFI raises $37M, Atum secures $13.5M
Crypto and blockchain companies announced more than $104.2 million across eight disclosed financings from Sep. 19 to Sep. 25, 2026. HIFI’s $37 million Series A was the largest venture round. The total also includes Forward Industries’ $25 million registered direct…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 6:13:46 AM
Bitcoin Price Under Pressure Again as Trump Reportedly Rejects Iran Peace Deal
The POTUS had previously promised the war would end after the midterm elections. The latest reports indicate otherwise.
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/26/2026, 6:01:01 AM
Bitcoin tops $87K, Fed drafts stablecoin rules, Bitget hit by $351M hack | Weekly recap
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin reached an eight-month high above $87,000 before pulling back, the Federal Reserve proposed rules for U.S. stablecoin issuers, and Bitget suspended withdrawals after a $351.6 million wallet breach. The developments led…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 5:57:11 AM
Bitcoin dominance falls below 60%, signaling potential altcoin season
The shift in Bitcoin dominance may indicate a changing crypto landscape, potentially limiting altcoin growth due to ETF-driven capital flows. The post Bitcoin dominance falls below 60%, signaling potential altcoin season appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/26/2026, 5:37:22 AM
SEC staff clarifies when staking tokens may avoid securities rules
SEC staff has clarified when staking receipt tokens may be treated as digital tools rather than securities under U.S. law, alongside new answers on wrapped assets, token buybacks, and functional crypto networks. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 5:32:50 AM
Pi Network’s Latest Major Upgrade Is Finally Complete: What Pioneers Should Know
Aside from the completion of this one, Pi Network announced another update is coming in October. Here's what users need to know.
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/26/2026, 5:30:59 AM
‘Casino Secrets’ Hacker Beats Malta Regulator as Leak Site Goes Down
A Berlin court has ruled against the Malta Gaming Authority in its bid to stop German researcher Lilith Wittmann from linking it to organized crime, according to her account. Wittmann said she may also keep using documents taken from the regulator’s systems, but may not access them again. What the Berlin Court Decided, and […]
By Luci Kelemen 9/26/2026, 5:30:05 AM
Kraken Launches US Crypto Borrowing With Up To 3x Buying Power
Kraken has launched Kraken Borrow US for eligible customers in 48 states. Users can borrow against supported assets to buy additional crypto, with total buying power of up to three times eligible collateral value. The product has no fixed repayment deadline or minimum payment, but interest and liquidation risk still apply. **ID:** B25-01 **Site:**...
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 5:30:00 AM
Fed’s Hammack: High inflation complicates economic planning
Persistent high inflation may lead to unpredictable interest rate changes, affecting economic stability and strategic business decisions globally. The post Fed’s Hammack: High inflation complicates economic planning appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 5:24:00 AM
Bitwise, Franklin ETF clients acquire $23M in XRP, boosting institutional interest
Institutional investments in XRP ETFs could enhance market confidence, potentially driving price momentum and influencing future valuation forecasts. The post Bitwise, Franklin ETF clients acquire $23M in XRP, boosting institutional interest appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 5:15:27 AM
EU faces September 30 clock to decide future of DeFi loans
Its MiCA review response points to crypto firms’ access routes while any new lending duties remain a future legislative choice. The post EU faces September 30 clock to decide future of DeFi loans appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/26/2026, 5:10:00 AM
Solana’s 150-millisecond settlement upgrade reaches second public test network
Alpenglow is running on both public test networks, giving application teams a place to check their software before the live blockchain switches.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/26/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Cybercriminal Directed $2.6M Crypto Heist From Prison: Prosecutors
A cybercriminal and organized crime boss masterminded a plot to steal over $2.6 million in cryptocurrency while incarcerated at Edinburgh’s Saughton prison, prosecutors said this week. Plotting Behind Bars A cybercriminal operating from inside a Scottish prison directed an organized crime gang in a series of home invasion attempts targeting...
By Terence Zimwara 9/26/2026, 4:50:56 AM
Bitget Confirms $351.6M Hot Wallet Breach And Pauses Withdrawals
Bitget says unauthorized transfers affected approximately $351.6 million held across parts of its hot and warm wallet infrastructure. The exchange says its cold wallets were not affected and its $464 million-plus User Protection Fund covers the loss. Withdrawals have been temporarily suspended while Bitget investigates the breach with law...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 4:30:00 AM
XRP Ledger’s Batch upgrade slips to Oct. 9 after validator support resets
The feature would let users bundle up to eight transactions, including asset-and-payment transfers, but a brief drop below the network’s 80% support threshold restarted its two-week activation clock.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/26/2026, 4:30:00 AM
Bitget hacker withdraws $1.23M from Binance, funnels funds to attacker-controlled wallet
The Bitget hack highlights vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures and international cooperation. The post Bitget hacker withdraws $1.23M from Binance, funnels funds to attacker-controlled wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/26/2026, 4:22:26 AM
Feds Charge Vietnamese National in $16M Pig Butchering Crypto Scheme
A Vietnamese national has been charged with laundering money from a sprawling “pig butchering” cryptocurrency scam that U.S. federal prosecutors say bilked one victim out of roughly $16 million, and moved tens of millions more through his digital wallets over several years. Alleged ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Fraud Trung Nguyen Van, 37, faces a...
By Andrew Hayward 9/26/2026, 4:10:46 AM
Bitcoin could soon get Zcash-style 'shielded' privacy without changing its rules
Researchers have mapped out private bitcoin-denominated transfers that run alongside Bitcoin, but the system still lacks a finished way to lock up real BTC and release it again.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/26/2026, 4:02:13 AM
AI Agents Opt for Ripple USD Not XRP, While BlackRock Makes Stunning New Prediction
XRP Ledger metrics reveal AI agents choose RLUSD over XRP as BlackRock forecasts massive stablecoin demand from machines.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/26/2026, 4:00:00 AM
White House assures no US diesel export ban, says Ted Cruz
The assurance against a diesel export ban suggests a focus on alternative strategies to boost domestic supply, impacting market expectations. The post White House assures no US diesel export ban, says Ted Cruz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 3:58:19 AM
Fed Moves to Tighten Stablecoin Rules With Two New GENIUS Act Proposals
Public comments on the Fed's two stablecoin proposals will remain open for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
By Chayanika Deka 9/26/2026, 3:55:33 AM
Bullish Takes Aim at Wall Street’s Tokenized Stock Ownership Gap
Bullish, Equiniti, Alpaca, Apex Fintech Solutions and Drivewealth have formed the Issuer Sponsored Token Coalition to tackle an awkward problem, plenty of tokenized stocks aren’t actually stocks. The group wants onchain shares connected directly to companies’ official shareholder registers, preserving voting, dividend and corporate-action rights...
By Jamie Redman 9/26/2026, 3:30:19 AM
Paxos Labs Launches Gold Token That Can Earn A Return In Gold
Paxos Labs has launched PAXGy, a token backed by PAXG that can increase in value relative to gold over time. The underlying reserves are deployed to vetted institutional borrowers through the gold-leasing market. PAXGy is live across platforms including OKX, X Layer, Uniswap, 0x and Ether.Fi, but the return is not guaranteed. **ID:** N25-09...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 3:30:00 AM
Shiba Inu (SHIB) +351% in 8 Hours: Market Volatility Goes Even Higher
Shiba Inu is gaining more volatility as futures market receives fresh inflows.
By Arman Shirinyan 9/26/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Galaxy Digital Puts $100M of sUSDS Into Corporate Treasury
Galaxy Digital has allocated $100 million of Sky Protocol’s yield-bearing sUSDS to its corporate treasury, making the token part of both its own balance sheet and its institutional lending operation. Galaxy Puts DeFi Yield on Its Balance Sheet Galaxy Digital is putting real treasury capital behind one of DeFi’s largest savings products. The...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/26/2026, 2:40:15 AM
Swiss bank shields Bitget institutions while retail funds freeze
Sygnum offers bank-held trading collateral to institutional clients, while Bitget's withdrawal pause leaves ordinary balances dependent on its own controls and fund. The post Swiss bank shields Bitget institutions while retail funds freeze appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/26/2026, 2:30:16 AM
HIFI Raises $37M To Build Stablecoin And Tokenized Market Infrastructure
HIFI has raised a $37 million Series A led by Left Lane Capital. The company says the funding will expand stablecoin payments, cards and infrastructure for tokenized capital markets. HIFI says its platform currently processes more than $7 billion in annualized volume across 87 countries. **ID:** N25-08 **Site:** NewsBTC **Status:** READY...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 2:30:00 AM
C3.ai CEO Thomas Siebel sells 444,000 shares for $4.8M as stock slides 40% from highs
The CEO's stock sale amid a price drop may signal caution, impacting investor confidence and highlighting volatility in AI markets. The post C3.ai CEO Thomas Siebel sells 444,000 shares for $4.8M as stock slides 40% from highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 2:14:35 AM
Iran’s Pezeshkian refuses Trump meeting amid US mistrust
Pezeshkian's refusal to meet Trump highlights enduring US-Iran tensions, potentially destabilizing his administration and affecting diplomatic progress. The post Iran’s Pezeshkian refuses Trump meeting amid US mistrust appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 2:05:05 AM
ECB Seeks to Link TIPS Payment System With Brazil’s Pix
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Central Bank of Brazil will examine the feasibility of linking their payment systems as part of the G20 Cross-Border Payment Roadmap. The move seeks to expand Europe’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) to facilitate international settlements. Europe to Test Interlinking Its Payment System With...
By Sergio Goschenko 9/26/2026, 1:50:02 AM
NEAR reclaims $5 as Bitwise ETF clears key regulatory hurdle
NEAR Protocol’s native token climbed above $5 on Friday, extending a sharp multi-week rally as progress on a proposed Bitwise exchange-traded fund (ETF) coincided with growing activity across the network’s ecosystem.
By N/A 9/26/2026, 1:49:04 AM
Solana Foundation Hires Former Binance CMO For Institutional Push
The Solana Foundation has appointed former Binance global CMO Rachel Conlan as chief strategy officer. Former Polygon Labs executive Jamal Raees has joined as general manager of payments. The Foundation says the hires are aimed at accelerating institutional adoption and payment activity on Solana. **ID:** N25-07 **Site:** NewsBTC **Status:** READY...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 1:30:00 AM
Binance-Owned Coinmarketcap Buys Coinglass as Data Debate Grows
Coinmarketcap has acquired crypto derivatives analytics platform Coinglass for an undisclosed sum, adding open interest, funding rates, liquidations, and options data to one of the industry’s largest market-data platforms. Coinglass will continue operating independently for now, but the deal has already sparked debate over data concentration, as...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/26/2026, 1:05:30 AM