Bitcoin researchers target privacy coins with Zcash-style shielded transfers
Bitcoin researchers have proposed a system for private transfers directly on the network without requiring a soft fork or changes to its consensus rules. The Sept. 24 paper from [[alloc] init] researchers Clara Shikhelman, Mikhail Komarov, and Aleksei Moskvin introduces Shielded Bitcoin, a metaprotocol designed to conceal transaction amounts,...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/25/2026, 2:10:32 AM
XRP Average Long-Term Trader Still Down 11.75% After Rebound
XRP’s recent rebound has not lifted its average long-term trader back into profit, according to Santiment. Among five major cryptocurrencies, XRP shows an 11.75% loss, while bitcoin, ether, and chainlink show small gains. XRP Remains in the Red After Its Rebound XRP and dogecoin were the only two coins showing average losses in Santiment’s Sept....
By Kevin Helms 9/25/2026, 2:10:01 AM
CFTC reviews Kalshi after $5B in near-identical ether perp trades
The CFTC is reviewing nearly one million near-identical ether perpetual trades worth over $5B on Kalshi before deciding on enforcement. Kalshi denies wash trading. [...]
By Charles Kibue 9/25/2026, 2:05:28 AM
Block brings Bitcoin Lightning payments to x402 for AI agents
Block joins Google, Microsoft, AWS and Coinbase in backing x402, an open payment standard enabling agentic AI commerce.
By Felix Ng 9/25/2026, 2:00:54 AM
100 Coinbase Users Trusted Fake Support and Lost Nearly $16M
A Brooklyn man who posed as a Coinbase representative and stole nearly $16 million from about 100 people has been sentenced to four to 12 years in prison. A judge also ordered him to pay nearly $16 million in restitution. Coinbase Users Lost Nearly $16 Million Some individual victims lost $1 million or more after […]
By Kevin Helms 9/25/2026, 1:30:08 AM
Galaxy Adds $100M Of Sky’s sUSDS To Corporate Treasury
TL;DR Galaxy has added $100 million of Sky Protocol’s sUSDS to its own corporate treasury. The firm has also approved sUSDS as collateral across an institutional trading business carrying an average loan book of about $1.4 billion. Galaxy additionally bought an undisclosed amount of SKY, deepening an existing lending relationship with the Sky...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 1:30:00 AM
XRP Became Programmable, Then Gained Vaults and Wider DeFi Access
A year after FXRP launched, XRP holders can use a representation of their tokens in vaults, lending markets, and applications on Ethereum. Flare says about 130 million FXRP is now deployed in decentralized finance. One Year After FXRP Launched Flare marked FXRP’s first anniversary by tracing how XRP gained access to financial applications beyond...
By Kevin Helms 9/25/2026, 12:50:33 AM
Lightning Labs discloses critical bug marking canceled invoices paid, risking free product delivery
The disclosed flaw affected older software and could mislead merchants; the tapd and lnd fixes shipped in 2025. The post Lightning Labs discloses critical bug marking canceled invoices paid, risking free product delivery appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/25/2026, 12:40:46 AM
Bitget CEO suspects North Korea behind $352M hack, citing IP clues
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said a preliminary investigation found IP addresses matching VPN choices associated with a DPRK hacking group.
By Felix Ng 9/25/2026, 12:32:46 AM
Blockchain.com And NYSE Plan 24/7 Tokenized Stock Access
TL;DR Blockchain.com and NYSE Group have signed an agreement to explore access to tokenized U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs. The proposed service would use NYSE’s planned digital trading venue and could support around-the-clock trading for eligible global users. Nothing is live yet: the project remains subject to the launch of NYSE’s digital ATS and...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 12:30:00 AM
Xi Jinping optimistic on US-China cooperation under Trump administration
Xi Jinping's optimism may foster improved US-China relations, potentially stabilizing global markets and enhancing bilateral cooperation. The post Xi Jinping optimistic on US-China cooperation under Trump administration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 12:25:45 AM
‘Bull Market Confirmed’: Analyst Flags Bitcoin’s Fifth Historic Signal
Bitcoin has produced a fifth historical signal that a new analysis interprets as confirmation of a bull market. The reading follows a July signal that the bear market was nearing its end, while ETF inflows provide another sign of renewed demand. Bitcoin’s Fifth Bull Market Signal Bitcoin’s latest signal reflects a change in what newer […]
By Kevin Helms 9/25/2026, 12:10:50 AM
Meta Platforms shares break out, signaling renewed market momentum
Meta's AI-driven success with Muse highlights the transformative potential of consumer AI, reshaping market dynamics and investor confidence. The post Meta Platforms shares break out, signaling renewed market momentum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 12:09:16 AM
Gold prices dip amid Iran tensions, Fed rate hike expectations
Geopolitical tensions and Fed rate hikes may lead to sustained pressure on gold prices, impacting investment strategies and market dynamics. The post Gold prices dip amid Iran tensions, Fed rate hike expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 12:07:33 AM
Zcash Co-Founder Predicts $5,000 ZEC Amid Historic Europe ETP Launch
Eli Ben-Sasson, Zcash co-founder and CEO of blockchain tech company Starkware, says he “feels on track” to a $5,000 end-of-year price target for Zcash (ZEC). His previous prediction of ZEC trading beyond $1,200 by September 25, 2026 is now a success, as it trades at around $1,549 at the time. While the tripling valuation forecast …
By Steve Muchoki 9/25/2026, 12:05:03 AM
JPMorgan sees ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran impacting oil markets
The ongoing conflict's impact on oil markets could lead to prolonged global energy supply instability, influencing strategic market decisions. The post JPMorgan sees ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran impacting oil markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 12:03:00 AM
Oracle obligated to pay data center investors despite power issues
Oracle's ongoing financial obligations despite power issues highlight the risks of large-scale tech investments and the limits of force majeure. The post Oracle obligated to pay data center investors despite power issues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 12:02:06 AM
XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH) and Stellar (XLM) Price Analysis For September 25: Bears Take Control
XRP, Dogecoin, Ethereum and Stellar are trying to preserve their recent breakouts as correction covers the market.
By Arman Shirinyan 9/25/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Iran ready for uranium deal, Pezeshkian tells Fox News
Iran's readiness for a uranium deal may stabilize regional tensions and foster diplomatic engagement, impacting global nuclear policy dynamics. The post Iran ready for uranium deal, Pezeshkian tells Fox News appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/24/2026, 11:40:48 PM
Brazil Orders Reporting of $10K Self-Custody Crypto Wallet Trades
The new measures aim to strengthen the central bank’s AML/TF oversight over digital asset transactions where wallets are under complete user control, a situation that the bank says “can reduce the availability of information for monitoring and risk assessment purposes.” Central Bank of Brazil Eyes Self-Custody Wallets In New Resolution The Central...
By Sergio Goschenko 9/24/2026, 11:39:58 PM
Crypto exchange Bitget hacked for over $350 million
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has been hacked for over $351 million after attackers compromised a few of its hot wallets.
By N/A 9/24/2026, 11:30:04 PM
Circle Takes FX Onchain With 24/7 Stablecoin Settlement On Arc
TL;DR Circle has launched StableFX on Arc, giving approved institutions 24/7 access to stablecoin-based foreign exchange settlement. The system uses RFQ pricing from multiple liquidity providers and smart-contract settlement so both sides of a trade complete together. Circle is providing the software and settlement infrastructure rather than...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/24/2026, 11:30:00 PM
Microsoft AI chief calls for government support in AI evaluation
Microsoft's push for government-backed AI evaluation could set a precedent for global regulatory frameworks, impacting innovation and safety standards. The post Microsoft AI chief calls for government support in AI evaluation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/24/2026, 11:29:20 PM
Asia dominates Crypto Adoption Index, Bitget’s $352M hack: Asia Express
The APAC region accounts for half of the Global Crypto Adoption Index. Bitget suffers massive $352M loss and OpenAI forgets to mention its agents hacked the Australian Government.
By Andrew Fenton 9/24/2026, 11:27:17 PM
Trump, Xi extend trade truce by two months, eye further negotiations
The extended trade truce fosters optimism for U.S.-China relations, potentially influencing global markets and future diplomatic engagements. The post Trump, Xi extend trade truce by two months, eye further negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/24/2026, 11:03:41 PM
Federal Reserve seeks public input on two stablecoin proposals under GENIUS Act
The Federal Reserve (Fed) Board is seeking public comment on two proposals that would establish a regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers supervised by the central bank under the GENIUS Act.
By N/A 9/24/2026, 11:03:15 PM
Iran says it has given Trump administration new proposal for peace talks
Iran's proposal could ease regional tensions, impacting global oil markets and diplomatic relations, but uncertainty remains high. The post Iran says it has given Trump administration new proposal for peace talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/24/2026, 10:56:50 PM
Nearly $352M Moved From Crypto Exchange Bitget Wallets in Suspected Hack
Bitcoin Magazine Nearly $352M Moved From Crypto Exchange Bitget Wallets in Suspected Hack Crypto exchange Bitget detected unauthorized transfers and has temporarily halted withdrawals. This post Nearly $352M Moved From Crypto Exchange Bitget Wallets in Suspected Hack first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/24/2026, 10:53:59 PM
Trump warns Iran of annihilation if negotiations fail at UN address
Trump's UN warning to Iran heightens tensions, diminishing diplomatic resolution prospects and impacting market confidence in a future deal. The post Trump warns Iran of annihilation if negotiations fail at UN address appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/24/2026, 10:52:50 PM
New York sues Polymarket, seeks triple gains and $100,000 penalties over prediction markets
New York has sued Polymarket, alleging its US prediction market is an unlicensed gambling business operating across the state. On Sept. 24, Attorney General Letitia James asked a New York state court to stop QCX LLC, which operates as Polymarket US, from offering event contracts without a state gaming license and to order restitution,...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/24/2026, 10:50:47 PM
US 10-year Treasury yield, highest since 2007
Rising Treasury yields may signal tighter monetary policy, impacting borrowing costs and economic growth expectations amid inflation concerns. The post US 10-year Treasury yield, highest since 2007 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/24/2026, 10:49:16 PM
New York sues Polymarket, alleging it is running an illegal gambling operation
The state wants to block Polymarket from operating without a gambling license and recover allegedly illegal gains.
By Helene Braun 9/24/2026, 10:41:44 PM
Gold’s 50-Year Money-Making Trick Just Went Onchain
Gold lending rates have been quoted every working day for 50 years, yet most people who actually own gold have effectively been locked out of the market. Paxos Labs launched PAXGy on Sept. 24 to change that, wrapping institutional gold-leasing economics into a token backed by pax gold (PAXG). The reserves are deployed to institutional […]
By Jamie Redman 9/24/2026, 10:30:58 PM
Cardano Governance Approves New Treasury Funding Allocations
TL;DR Cardano’s governance process has approved new treasury allocations for ecosystem and infrastructure work in the supplied September 22 governance update. The funding is expected to be released in stages tied to project milestones. The vote reflects the network’s Voltaire-era governance model rather than a Cardano Foundation unilateral grant....
By Bitcoinist Editorial Team 9/24/2026, 10:30:00 PM
U.S. Federal Reserve moves on proposals to implement GENIUS Act for stablecoins
The Fed proposed rules on putting last year's GENIUS Act into place with regulations, including those governing stablecoin yield programs.
By Jesse Hamilton 9/24/2026, 10:28:49 PM
Bitget’s $351.6 million hack pushes September crypto losses to 2026 high
Bitget has suspended withdrawals after unauthorized transfers drained about $351.6 million from a limited number of its hot and warm wallets. The crypto exchange detected the transfers at 18:31 UTC on Sept. 24 and activated its emergency response procedures within minutes, Chief Executive Officer Gracy Chen said. Bitget’s cold wallets and most...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/24/2026, 10:10:42 PM
Fed proposes new capital, redemption rules for stablecoin issuers
The Fed’s proposal would set capital requirements, a two-day redemption window and new reserve disclosures as regulators implement the GENIUS Act.
By Nate Kostar 9/24/2026, 10:10:09 PM
New York Sues Polymarket, Calling Prediction Market an Illegal Gambling Operation
Bitcoin Magazine New York Sues Polymarket, Calling Prediction Market an Illegal Gambling Operation Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul allege Polymarket operates without a license in a new complaint. This post New York Sues Polymarket, Calling Prediction Market an Illegal Gambling Operation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine...
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/24/2026, 10:09:02 PM
Anthropic founders to hold 50% voting control ahead of IPO
Anthropic's governance strategy may deter investor confidence, impacting IPO valuation and market cap amid concerns over founder control. The post Anthropic founders to hold 50% voting control ahead of IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/24/2026, 10:00:53 PM
Hamas denounces Netanyahu’s UN speech as ‘rife with lies’ amid rising tensions
Heightened tensions and stalled diplomacy in the Israel-Hamas conflict may hinder international recognition of Palestinian statehood. The post Hamas denounces Netanyahu’s UN speech as ‘rife with lies’ amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/24/2026, 10:00:22 PM
Crypto exchange Bitget says $352 million affected in a hack, claims user funds are 'safe'
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen announced the hack shortly after independent researchers flagged unusual wallet movements.
By Aoyon Ashraf 9/24/2026, 9:59:32 PM
Israel offers Starlink device to Iranian diplomat at UN assembly
The incident highlights persistent Israel-Iran tensions, potentially hindering diplomatic progress and affecting future peace talks. The post Israel offers Starlink device to Iranian diplomat at UN assembly appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/24/2026, 9:57:56 PM
BlackRock broadens AI investments beyond early tech leaders
BlackRock's AI investment shift may drive significant capital into non-tech sectors, influencing market dynamics and investment strategies globally. The post BlackRock broadens AI investments beyond early tech leaders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/24/2026, 9:50:07 PM
OpenAI sets ChatGPT Pro Max subscription at $500
The high cost of ChatGPT Pro Max may limit its accessibility, potentially widening the gap between casual users and enterprise-level AI utilization. The post OpenAI sets ChatGPT Pro Max subscription at $500 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/24/2026, 9:48:52 PM
Bitget confirms $352M security breach, suspends withdrawals
Bitget said unauthorized transfers affected a limited number of hot wallets, while cold wallets and most platform assets remained unaffected.
By Nate Kostar 9/24/2026, 9:47:17 PM
Walkout during Netanyahu’s UN speech highlights Middle East tensions
The walkout underscores diplomatic challenges for Israel, potentially influencing global sentiment and speculation on Palestine's recognition. The post Walkout during Netanyahu’s UN speech highlights Middle East tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/24/2026, 9:46:55 PM
CFTC updates guidance on tokenized assets, blockchain records after failed vote
Although the CFTC chair did not say the failed vote on the CLARITY Act was behind new rules for authorized crypto entities, he said the move was “to provide regulatory clarity.“
By Turner Wright 9/24/2026, 9:42:51 PM
Bitget confirms over $350M breach and temporarily pauses withdrawals
Bitget confirmed a $351.6 million wallet breach and paused withdrawals, while CEO Gracy Chen said customer funds remain protected. The post Bitget confirms over $350M breach and temporarily pauses withdrawals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/24/2026, 9:42:02 PM
Bitget Hit by $351M Hack, Withdrawals Frozen as Probe Begins
What began as hundreds of millions of dollars mysteriously moving from Bitget-labeled wallets now has an answer. Bitget founder Gracy Chen disclosed Thursday that the crypto exchange suffered unauthorized transfers from portions of its hot and warm wallet infrastructure, with the damage estimated at approximately $351.6 million. Tens of Millions...
By Jamie Redman 9/24/2026, 9:41:19 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: Whales resume accumulation as ETF flows remain strong
Ethereum whales have returned to accumulation after last week's modest distributions following the Clarity Act's failure to progress in the Senate.
By N/A 9/24/2026, 9:37:54 PM