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Vitalik Buterin believes AI could help developers mathematically verify entire software systems, turning the same technology powering new attacks into a tool for defense.
World Money, a new self-custodial app, is now available in over 150 countries. It offers stablecoin payments, digital asset rewards, and trading. The app integrates with Stripe, Kalshi, and Morpho, and offers boosted rewards for users who verify with World ID.
The SEC has approved an 'Innovation Exemption' for tokenized stocks, a move that could accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology in traditional finance. This comes just hours after S&P Global announced its acquisition of OpenZeppelin.
Law enforcement in the UAE and Sweden arrested seven individuals connected to a $7.1 million cryptocurrency laundering ring. Investigators traced blockchain transactions to organized crime and murder-for-hire activities, exposing links between the network and contract killings.
Avalanche Treasury CEO John Smith warns that AI agents could significantly increase demand for blockchain capacity by mid-2027. He expects traditional financial markets to shift to 24/5 trading, requiring new infrastructure. The NYSE spent a year testing Avalanche's technology for tokenization plans, though it has not yet selected a platform.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned the Iranian crypto exchange BitBank for facilitating hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin transactions to the Revolutionary Guards. These funds were collected as tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted a prerule on crypto asset transactions to the White House for review. This move signals the agency's intent to build a derivatives framework independently, following the collapse of the Clarity Act in Congress. The SEC is also opening new paths for tokenized stock trading.
ECB President Christine Lagarde reportedly intervened to block Binance’s EU MiCA license application in Greece, even though regulators had previously deemed it complete. Binance has not directly addressed the report but reaffirmed its commitment to securing authorization in Europe.
A broad green session with conviction. Total market cap flat at $2.695T, but every watchlist asset printed strong gains: BTC $78,157 (+2.5%), ETH $2,514.25…
Chainalysis reports a 420% increase in onchain malware, linked to state-sponsored hackers from North Korea and Iran. These actors used Tron, Aptos, BNB Chain, and Bitcoin transactions to spread malware.
OG.com, a sister exchange of Crypto.com, has received SEC approval to offer single-stock perpetual futures in the U.S. CEO Kris Marszalek confirmed the company is also working with the SEC and CFTC to expand its offerings, including plans for U.S. stock perps.
WisdomTree and MoonPay are collaborating to expand access to WisdomTree's $1.2 billion tokenized money market fund, WTGXX, for US investors. MoonPay will also use the fund as part of its stablecoin reserves.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, sparking a rally in crypto markets. Bitcoin rose 0.88% to $76,621, while Zcash surged 23% to a record high after Paradigm disclosed a stake in the privacy-focused coin. The Fed's projections suggest only one more rate hike, which could support further crypto gains.
Ethereum’s upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade has successfully passed its test phase, raising the gas limit to 200 million. This paves the way for a significant increase in network capacity, scheduled for a public test on October 6. The upgrade aims to enhance transaction efficiency and reduce congestion on the Ethereum network.
UK authorities have raided multiple unregistered peer-to-peer crypto trading hubs, marking a shift toward stricter enforcement. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning to unregistered businesses, coinciding with new regulatory guidance for crypto firms ahead of the full framework in late 2027.
S&P Global has acquired OpenZeppelin, a leading blockchain security platform, to address technological risks in tokenized finance. OpenZeppelin will operate as a standalone business unit under S&P Global, with financial terms undisclosed. The deal follows S&P's recent investment in market data provider Kaiko.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted a 5-year exemption for platforms trading tokenized securities, allowing them to operate without registering as exchanges. This move aims to modernize capital markets and follows delays in crypto legislation.
The SEC has proposed exemptions to facilitate trading of tokenized NMS stocks, set to expire in five years. The agency is seeking public comment on possible modifications and next steps.
Following the Senate's rejection of the Clarity Act, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pointed to political disagreements over ethics provisions as the primary trigger for the bill's collapse. Armstrong noted that crypto regulation will now shift toward administrative rulemaking by the SEC and CFTC.
Total market cap shed 1.74% to $2.62T, with 24h volume at $91.6B — up from yesterday's $103.7B but still 52% below the $192.7B peak on August 22.
Hamas' military wing instructed donors to avoid Binance and instead use Bybit, OKX, Kast, and Redotpay, according to recent U.S. Department of Justice documents. The directive underscores the ongoing intersection of cryptocurrency and geopolitical conflicts.
Celsius Network's bankruptcy estate is suing BitMEX for $495 million, alleging the exchange mishandled liquidations during the 2020 COVID crash, resulting in the loss of 6,360 BTC. The lawsuit highlights the awkward contradiction between Celsius's delta-neutral marketing and its leveraged long position.
Deutsche Bank is preparing to offer Bitcoin custody services for institutional clients, marking another major financial institution's entry into crypto. The bank is awaiting regulatory approval to expand into tokenized assets, following a trend of traditional banks embracing digital assets.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on September 16, 2026, a move Wall Street had almost unanimously priced in. Bitcoin's price surged in reaction, highlighting the growing interconnectedness of traditional and crypto markets.