Crypto

Coldcard hacker moves $7.7 million in BTC, 45% of bitcoin stolen in third attack wave
A Coldcard attacker moved $7.7 million in BTC, representing 45% of the bitcoin stolen in the third wave, after draining the 11 largest vaults, Galaxy Research reported.

No, Friday's jobs report hasn't materially boosted Fed rate hike odds
BTC fell on Friday and Treasury yields rose, while Fed rate hike odds stayed largely steady.

Bitcoin holds $79,000 as hike odds rise, Zcash jumps 45% weekly
Bitcoin steadies near $79,000 while Zcash gains 45% over the week amid rising odds of a rate hike.

Harmony, former Ethereum rival, plans to shut its blockchain over AI threats
Harmony developers say state actors and AI agents have made security too difficult, prompting a voluntary network shutdown and a shift of ONE emissions to an AI video business.

EOS drops 10% to $0.0715 amid steep decline
EOS fell 10.06% to $0.0715, its biggest one‑day loss since September 4, with market capitalisation near zero, while Bitcoin and Ethereum also posted modest declines.

Bitcoin drops 2.2% to $79,800 as Fed hike odds rise
Bitcoin fell to $79,802, ending a three‑week winning streak, while traders lifted the probability of a September rate hike to about 58% after a strong jobs report and stubborn inflation.

Bitcoin’s $80K Rally Is Forcing a Race for Institutional Infrastructure
The price surge is less a fiscal hedge than a pressure test for regulated products, clearing houses, and custodial standards that institutions demand.

Public Citizen says Trump-linked crypto schemes cost investors $4.7 billion
A consumer‑advocacy report estimates losses of $4.7 billion from Trump’s memecoin, NFTs and other digital assets, while the former president earned over $1 billion from the same ventures.

Crypto wallet recovery firm uncovers $1 bln claim reduced to $10
Specialists flew to Georgia after a client claimed a $53 million Bitcoin wallet and $1 billion in Ethereum, but found only $10 across dozens of wallets.

Dubai regulator VARA, Securitize sign tokenization MoU
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and Securitize will collaborate on digital asset infrastructure, knowledge sharing, and tokenization projects under Dubai’s regulatory framework. The deal follows Securitize’s $5 billion asset management milestone.

Dubai regulator VARA, Securitize agree to advance tokenized asset framework
Memorandum of Understanding aims to foster institutional tokenization projects under Dubai’s regulatory oversight, following recent growth in tokenized asset markets.

Australia tightens crypto regulations with upcoming deadline
Businesses must meet new compliance rules by October 1 or risk penalties under financial services law.

Coinbase’s Canadian Derivatives Launch: A Turning Point for Institutional Crypto Access
Coinbase’s debut of regulated futures and perpetuals in Canada could reshape how institutions engage with crypto, but the move also highlights lingering gaps in North American oversight.

Coinbase launches regulated crypto derivatives in Canada
Coinbase introduces regulated crypto futures and perpetual contracts for eligible Canadian traders.

Grayscale flags Zcash as potential Bitcoin rival amid AI-driven privacy demand
Zcash’s 19-fold surge over the past year contrasts with its sub-1% Bitcoin market cap share, per Grayscale’s report. Potential $4,000 valuation cited if market cap reaches 5% of Bitcoin’s.

Mirae Asset targets $109 bln digital asset push with Digital X expansion
South Korean financial group plans to build a 150 trillion won digital asset business spanning crypto, stablecoins and tokenized assets, including gold and electricity. Digital X, formerly Korbit, will lead the initiative following Mirae’s majority acquisition.

Connecticut sues Kalshi in expanding prediction market legal battle
The state joins an ongoing legal dispute over prediction market regulation, with outcomes so far split between courts.

Ethena surges on buyback vote and VC unlock changes
Protocol adjustments aim to reduce investor selling pressure and redirect revenue to the ENA token.

Bitcoin climbs toward $81K as Nvidia earnings fuel risk appetite
Cryptocurrency rebounded above $80,000 after Nvidia’s quarterly earnings topped expectations, lifting U.S. equities. Derivatives positioning ahead of a $6.6 billion options expiry adds to price pressure.

US Bitcoin ETFs log first outflows in nine days as price slips under $78K
Nine-day inflow streak ends with $201.8 million in net withdrawals as Bitcoin ETF assets dip below $100 billion. Ether and XRP funds continue to attract investors.

Solana validators approve proposal to accelerate SOL disinflation
The change doubles the annual disinflation rate for SOL while maintaining its long-term inflation target.

Metaplanet transfers $806M in Bitcoin to Coinbase in a week
Japanese corporate Bitcoin holder Metaplanet moved 10,270 BTC to Coinbase Prime, reducing its holdings by 29% amid broader industry selling trends.

Polish Olympic chief arrested in suspected crypto-linked bribery case
Prosecutors allege a watch worth 40,000 euros was given in exchange for regulatory assistance.

UK tax agency reports $1.9 bln in crypto gains for 2024-25
HMRC data shows 240 individuals each declared over $1.4 million in crypto capital gains, part of 17,600 filers reporting $1.9 billion total. Tax authority targets underreporting with OECD framework.

