Crypto
Bitcoin holds near $84,000 amid bond market pause
BTC steadies after a 24-hour flat trade as Treasury yields stabilize and Brent crude declines amid geopolitical reports.
Switzerland adds crypto and digital currency bans to Belarus sanctions
On Sept 19, 2026, the Swiss Federal Council will enforce EU‑aligned sanctions on Belarus, extending a transaction ban to selected crypto assets, digital central‑bank currencies and related service providers.
Bitget Suspects North Korean Hackers Behind $352 Million Breach
Crypto exchange says preliminary investigation points to a North Korean hacking group after unauthorized transfers moved roughly $351.6 million across multiple blockchains.
Block Adds Bitcoin Lightning Support to x402 Payment Protocol for AI Agents
The move enables AI agents to make low-cost, high-volume payments via Bitcoin Lightning, aligning Block with Google, Microsoft, AWS and Coinbase in backing the open x402 standard.
Hyperion DeFi Expands Data Feeds Partnership with DoubleZero for Hyperliquid Blockchain
Hyperion DeFi secured a 10-million-token stake in DoubleZero Edge while collaborating on Hyperliquid’s launch of dedicated market data feeds, including perpetuals and RWA markets.
Bitget CEO attributes $351.6 million hack to North Korean actors
Bitget says the breach was not an insider job and points to IP addresses linked to a DPRK‑associated VPN service, with some stolen funds already recovered.
New York sues Polymarket, alleging illegal gambling operation
The state seeks an injunction, restitution and fines triple alleged gains, arguing the prediction‑market platform violates New York gambling law.
Federal Reserve Proposes Capital and Redemption Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
The Fed’s plan sets tiered operational‑risk capital charges, requires two‑day redemption processing and monthly audited disclosures for stablecoin issuers, and outlines a path for supervised banks to issue payment stablecoins.
Bitcoin’s drawdowns shrink amid institutional growth, but volatility persists
Bitcoin’s latest bear market saw a 55% decline, down from historic 70%-plus crashes, as ETFs and institutional adoption temper swings but may also dampen upside gains.
Bitget Loses $352 Million in Breach, Says User Funds Safe
The crypto exchange suffered unauthorized transfers from its hot wallets in what may be the largest hack of 2026. A user-protection fund covers losses, and withdrawals are paused for a security review.
Bitget Confirms $351.6 Million Security Breach, Halts Withdrawals
The crypto exchange said unauthorized transfers from its hot and warm wallets prompted a temporary suspension of withdrawals as law enforcement is notified.
CFTC updates guidance allowing tokenized assets and blockchain recordkeeping
The CFTC clarified that authorized firms may hold customer funds in tokenized assets with equivalent rights and can use blockchain for recordkeeping, after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act.
Bitcoin stabilizes amid Treasury yields near 2007 highs, Ondo Finance surges on BlackRock launch
BTC steadies near $84,500 as US 10-year yields hit 5.18%, while Ondo Finance’s token climbs past $0.50 on BlackRock-backed portfolio launches.
DoubleZero Expands Fiber-Based Market Data for Hyperliquid Futures
Professional traders gain direct access to Hyperliquid’s order book via dedicated fiber network, addressing API limitations and enabling faster data streams for market makers.
Bullish, Alpaca, Apex Fintech Form Coalition for Issuer-Backed Tokenized Stocks
Five firms launch the Issuer Sponsored Token Coalition to establish standards for tokenized shares directly linked to official shareholder registers, following a recent SEC innovation exemption.
CFTC Clears Tokenized Assets and Blockchain Records for Regulated Firms
The U.S. derivatives regulator updated its guidance, saying tokenized forms of permissible assets can be treated equivalently and blockchains satisfy recordkeeping obligations.
SEC exemption caps on‑chain trading of tokenized stocks as Robinhood’s AMC token spikes
Robinhood’s AMC token diverged sharply from the NYSE price after hours, prompting debate over wrapped versus issuer‑sponsored token models under the SEC’s new five‑year exemption.
Crypto Casino Duelbits Offline After $7 Million Hot Wallet Hack
Duelbits confirmed a roughly $7 million breach of its hot wallets across four blockchains and shut down its platform while it investigates. User funds are reported safe.
Zhibao Technology Signs MOU With DeSyn Protocol for BTCfi Products
InsurTech firm partners with DeSyn Labs to develop Bitcoin-denominated yield products and institutional BTCfi infrastructure.
Bitcoin climbs above 365‑day moving average, analysts watch 200‑day level
Bitcoin reclaimed its one‑year simple moving average after 310 days below it, a move that historically preceded varied 12‑month returns. Analysts say sustaining the price above the 200‑day average is a more reliable bullish signal.
SoFi Moves $25B Card Program to Stablecoin Settlement With Mastercard
The bank's migration to SoFiUSD-backed settlement runs alongside a Visa pilot hitting a $7 billion annualized run rate, signaling a quiet shift in how card networks settle obligations.
Sequans sells remaining 314 BTC, ends Bitcoin treasury strategy
Sequans Communications sold its last 314 Bitcoin, completing a full exit from a treasury program that once held over 3,200 BTC and leaving the firm with no crypto assets.
IBM launches beta Swift blockchain adapter and on‑premises Digital Asset Haven option
IBM introduced a beta ISO 20022 messaging adapter linking its Digital Asset Haven platform to Swift's blockchain ledger and unveiled an on‑premises deployment running on IBM Z and LinuxONE.
Bitcoin’s Long-Term Insulation from Rising Bond Yields Persists, Data Shows
Despite global bond yields climbing over 500 basis points since 2021, Bitcoin’s price has surged 191%, with minimal correlation to yield movements.
