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Grayscale Files Zcash ETF That Pays Every 2 Weeks: What's the Catch?
Grayscale filed a Zcash ETF that pays biweekly via options selling, with capped upside and a conflict-of-interest concern.
ARK partners with Securitize to put a venture fund on Ethereum, but leaves exit doors locked
ARK Invest and Securitize are tokenizing the ARK Venture Fund on Ethereum, but the fund retains limited liquidity and no announced trading venue.
CFTC sues Cash FX, alleges $950M crypto-linked forex scheme
The CFTC has filed a lawsuit against Cash FX Group and three individuals over an alleged $950 million cryptocurrency-linked Ponzi forex scheme.
SEC Clarifies New Rules For Staked Ethereum
SEC staff guidance states staking receipt tokens for ETH are not securities if they serve purely as receipts for locked coins.
EU faces September 30 clock to decide future of DeFi loans
The EBA urges the European Commission to review MiCA rules for crypto firms connecting customers to DeFi loans by September 30.
Solana's 150-millisecond settlement upgrade reaches second public test network
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade, targeting 150-millisecond finality, is now active on both devnet and testnet for pre-launch testing.
XRP Ledger's Batch upgrade slips to Oct. 9 after validator support resets
XRP Ledger's Batch upgrade delayed to Oct. 9 after validator support briefly dropped below the 80% activation threshold.
Bitcoin could soon get Zcash-style 'shielded' privacy without changing its rules
Researchers proposed Shielded Bitcoin, a Zcash-inspired system to conceal payment details without modifying Bitcoin's network rules.
Swiss bank shields Bitget institutions while retail funds freeze
Sygnum offers Bitget institutional clients off-exchange custody after a $387.5 million wallet breach, while retail withdrawals remain suspended.
IBM links 17 banks to the SWIFT ledger, but the cloud risk persists
IBM launched a beta connection between Digital Asset Haven and SWIFT's shared ledger, enabling 24/7 tokenized deposit transfers for 17 banks.
Dormant whale moves $380M Bitcoin, leaving the sale question unanswered
A dormant Bitcoin whale moved 4,500 BTC (worth ~$380M) after four years, but the transfer doesn't confirm any sale occurred.
U.S. SEC's steadiest crypto advocate, Hester Peirce, to depart next week
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as "Crypto Mom," announces her departure from the commission on October 2.
Another appeals court rules against prediction market provider Kalshi, says sports contracts are subject to state regulations
A Sixth Circuit panel ruled Kalshi's sports event contracts are not federal swaps, subjecting them to state gaming regulations instead.
Bitcoin survives a 5.2% Treasury shock as traders slash $1.7 billion in leverage
Bitcoin held near $84,000 as Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs, while traders cut $1.7 billion in leverage.
OG.com seeks CFTC approval for single-stock perpetual futures
OG.com Markets has filed with the CFTC to offer perpetual futures tied to individual stocks in the US.
SEC crypto FAQ addresses token buybacks, network upgrades and promises of profit
The SEC's updated crypto FAQ clarifies that token buybacks, network upgrades, and marketing claims do not automatically make a crypto asset a security.
Ex-CFTC leader to leave Blockchain Association after CLARITY vote fails
Summer Mersinger will leave the Blockchain Association as CEO on October 16 after CLARITY Act's cloture vote failed in Congress.
North Korean Hackers Linked to $388M Bitget Crypto Exchange Theft: CEO
North Korean hackers stole nearly $388M in digital assets from crypto exchange Bitget, according to CEO Gracy Chen.
Blockchain Association sees leadership shift shortly after crypto Clarity Act fizzles
Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger is stepping down, with founding CEO Kristin Smith returning as interim head after the Clarity Act's Senate defeat.
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Winning Streak With Nearly $3B in Inflows
Bitcoin ETFs have seen six consecutive days of inflows totaling over $2.8 billion, with analysts noting average holders are now profitable again.
Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to step down, Kristin Smith to return as interim CEO
Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger will step down October 16, with former CEO Kristin Smith returning as interim CEO.
FC Barcelona Bets on Cardano With New 'Barça Fan Lab' Platform
FC Barcelona launched Barça Fan Lab, a Cardano-based platform letting fans earn verifiable credentials through participation.
Bitget's hack just got $36 million bigger, and now there's a bounty on the stolen crypto
Bitget raised its hack loss estimate to $387.5 million and launched a recovery bounty offering 5% rewards for freezing or returning stolen assets.
Tether says it had 'limited' exposure to bank linked to $84M US seizure
Tether stated it had 'limited' exposure to EQIBank after US prosecutors froze about $84 million linked to an alleged unlicensed payments company.
Old Magic Eden NFT approvals put users at risk after whitehat moves 3,832 NFTs
Old Magic Eden NFT approvals remain active after marketplace closure, enabling a whitehat to move 3,832 NFTs and putting users at risk.
Man charged in $16 million crypto 'massive pig butchering' scam
A Vietnamese man was charged with money laundering for his role in a $16 million cryptocurrency pig butchering scam in Missouri.
Bitget clarifies $388M in assets affected by security breach
Bitget updated its incident report, clarifying $388M in assets were affected by a security breach, not $352M as previously reported.
Strategy's daily dividend proposal puts Bitcoin funding back in investors' hands
Strategy proposes daily dividends on four preferred shares to accelerate payments without changing economic terms.
Bitget Hack Timeline: How Its Own System Approved a $387 Million Theft
Bitget confirmed attackers stole $387.5 million through a compromised backend system that approved fraudulent transfers.
Strategy seeks shareholder approval for daily preferred stock dividends
Strategy seeks shareholder approval to switch four preferred stocks to daily dividend payments without changing rates or totals.
MicroStrategy Has a New Proposal To Pay Its Investors Every Day
MicroStrategy proposes daily dividends on preferred stocks STRF, STRC, STRK, and STRD to support price stability and liquidity.
Why a $2.38 XRP price target is actually hiding a $1.18 crash risk
XRP's forecast shows a $2.38 bullish target and $1.18 crash risk, while adoption and rate pressures remain key tests.
Crypto Biz: Wall Street and crypto fight for the same turf
Crypto firms and traditional finance increasingly compete over stablecoins, tokenized assets, and on-chain trading infrastructure.
Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Proposes Daily Dividends For Preferred Stocks
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy proposes daily dividends on four preferred stocks to improve liquidity and price stability.
Is US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth a Bitcoiner? This Is What His Accounts Say
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth holds $16,000–$65,000 in bitcoin via Coinbase, while $1 million sits in cash.
3 Altcoins That Could Reach All-Time Highs This Weekend
WhiteBIT Coin, Hyperliquid, and Venice Token trade near all-time highs with mixed technical signals heading into the weekend.
US crypto ETFs draw over $3 billion this week, with nearly $800 million flowing beyond Bitcoin
US crypto ETFs attracted over $3 billion this week, with nearly $800 million flowing beyond Bitcoin into Ethereum and altcoin products.
Circle and Tether step in to freeze hacker wallet after massive Bitget crypto heist
Circle and Tether froze about $318,000 in stablecoins from a Bitget hacker's wallet, but most stolen ETH remains unfrozen.
Tokenization is moving faster than Washington
Andrew Cuomo argues tokenization is outpacing U.S. regulation, urging durable rules to keep capital and innovation onshore.
Tether confirms minimal EQIBank exposure following $89M US asset seizure
Tether says its EQIBank exposure is under 0.034% of total assets, roughly $64 million, after U.S. seized $89M.
Litecoin Hits 8-Month High as ETF Holdings Set Record — Can Bulls Clear $75?
Litecoin reached an 8-month high with record ETF holdings, but the leverage-driven rally faces key resistance near $75.
Strategy proposes daily dividends to bring STRC back toward $100
Strategy proposes daily dividends for its preferred stocks to help STRC return closer to its $100 stated value.
The Ultra-Rich Fear Inflation Now. What Are They Buying?
Inflation is family offices' top concern, yet they keep increasing stock allocations while only 3% plan to boost digital asset holdings.
Magic Eden legacy approvals leave $5.7 million in NFTs exposed to exploit before rescue
Magic Eden's legacy approvals left over $5.7 million in NFTs exposed to an exploit in Limit Break's Payment Processor V2 before a whitehat rescue.
Bitcoin faces a new inflation test after diesel hits a nominal $6.53 record
US diesel hit a nominal record $6.53 per gallon, raising freight inflation risks that could keep interest rates high and pressure Bitcoin.
Aave V4 on Base adds Coinbase tokenized stocks as collateral for USDC loans
Aave V4 on Base now accepts Coinbase tokenized stocks of seven major U.S. companies as collateral for borrowing USDC.
Strategy proposes daily dividends for STRC, STRD, STRF and STRK preferred stocks
Strategy seeks shareholder approval to pay daily dividends on four preferred stocks to support price stability, liquidity, and demand.
Exchanges reporting crypto gains to IRS becomes tax nightmare
New IRS 1099-DA reporting rules for crypto brokers are creating confusion, incomplete forms, and reconciliation problems for US taxpayers.
Mitchell Askew Explains What 15M Inactive BTC Means for Bitcoin's Next Move
Mitchell Askew explains how 15 million long-term-held BTC signals reduced selling pressure and Bitcoin's bullish next phase.
SEC's Hester Peirce wants to end crypto's KYC honeypots before stablecoin rules create more of them
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urges financial firms to reduce customer data collection and adopt reusable digital credentials before stablecoin regulations amplify KYC data risks.
Japan's 30-Year Bond Yield Hits Record 4.2%: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
Japan's record 30-year bond yield could draw capital from crypto and trigger yen carry trade unwinding, pressuring Bitcoin.
CoinMarketCap buys CoinGlass to expand crypto derivatives data
CoinMarketCap acquires CoinGlass to broaden its crypto derivatives data coverage across major exchanges.
Hyperliquid Strategies Keeps Buying the Token That Drove Its $305.5 Million Profit
Hyperliquid Strategies purchased 494,200 HYPE tokens worth $45.8 million, extending its month-long buying streak amid the token's 280% year-to-date rally.
SlowMist has yet to confirm crypto theft from iPhone Safari attack
SlowMist has not confirmed actual crypto theft from an iPhone Safari exploit that could potentially expose wallet private keys and seed phrases.
Bond volatility surges while bitcoin and Wall Street stay calm
The MOVE index surged to 104, its highest since March, while bitcoin and S&P 500 volatility indices remain near yearly lows.
Ethereum Flashes 3 On-Chain Signals That Buyers Are Still Around
Ethereum shows three bullish on-chain signals: shrinking exchange supply, rising priority fees, and rebuilding Binance stablecoin reserves.
Bitcoin holders are cashing out, just not the way they did at prior market tops
Bitcoin holders have realized $2.4 billion in profits this quarter—far below the $7–10 billion daily figures seen at previous market peaks.
IBIT options price trading more calmly after Bitcoin rebound
Options on BlackRock's IBIT ETF are pricing smaller swings, with implied volatility near its 12-month low after Bitcoin's rebound.
Ethena expands USDe backing strategy into bStocks and equity perpetuals on Binance
Ethena expands USDe's backing strategy to include tokenized equities via bStocks and Binance equity perpetual futures for hedging.
MultiversX restarts after exploit halt, but Kraken still bars new EGLD trades
MultiversX resumed block production after exploit halt, but Kraken continues cancel-only trading and paused deposits/withdrawals for EGLD.
Zcash Co-Founder Backs Shielded Bitcoin, Says His ZEC Year-End Target Is Still in Play
Zcash co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson endorses Shielded Bitcoin proposal and reaffirms his $5,000 ZEC year-end price target remains achievable.
Altcoins rally across the board as bitcoin consolidates near $84,000
Altcoins rallied broadly with Quant up 39% as bitcoin consolidated near $84,000, pushing the altcoin season index to a three-month high.
Bitget's North Korea-linked $352 million hack could drain 76% of its protection fund
Bitget attributes a $351.6 million hack to North Korean hackers, with losses potentially draining 76% of its $464 million protection fund.
Magic Eden scare puts 3,832 NFTs in whitehat protective custody
A whitehat moved 3,832 NFTs from hundreds of wallets to protect them amid a suspected Magic Eden vulnerability.
KelpDAO sues LayerZero, claims it endorsed setup used in $292 million rsETH exploit
KelpDAO's parent company sues LayerZero, alleging it endorsed the vulnerable configuration exploited in a $292 million rsETH attack.
Bitcoin ETFs have erased a $5.8 billion hole
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs shifted from $5.8 billion net outflows to nearly $800 million in net inflows for the year.
KelpDAO sues LayerZero for the largest exploit 2026 has seen so far
KelpDAO sues LayerZero and co-founder Bryan Pellegrino over a $292 million exploit, alleging undisclosed protocol weaknesses.
KelpDAO sues LayerZero, CEO over $292M rsETH bridge exploit
KelpDAO sued LayerZero and CEO Bryan Pellegrino over a $292 million rsETH bridge exploit, alleging security failures.
Solana DEX volume spike hides circular trades, and automated bots are blamed
Bitquery found $117.7 billion of Solana DEX trades were circular or bot-like, raising questions about reported volume figures.
Streamex Converts Interest Into Capital as GLDY Investment Strategy Secures $1M+ Institutional Allocation
Streamex secures $1M+ institutional allocation for its gold-backed GLDY token via Metalayer Capital's delta-neutral strategy.