Crypto VC funding: HIFI raises $37M, Atum secures $13.5M
Crypto and blockchain companies announced more than $104.2 million across eight disclosed financings from Sep. 19 to Sep. 25, 2026. HIFI’s $37 million Series A was the largest venture round. The total also includes Forward Industries’ $25 million registered direct…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 6:13:46 AM
Bitcoin Price Under Pressure Again as Trump Reportedly Rejects Iran Peace Deal
The POTUS had previously promised the war would end after the midterm elections. The latest reports indicate otherwise.
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/26/2026, 6:01:01 AM
Bitcoin tops $87K, Fed drafts stablecoin rules, Bitget hit by $351M hack | Weekly recap
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin reached an eight-month high above $87,000 before pulling back, the Federal Reserve proposed rules for U.S. stablecoin issuers, and Bitget suspended withdrawals after a $351.6 million wallet breach. The developments led…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 5:57:11 AM
Bitcoin dominance falls below 60%, signaling potential altcoin season
The shift in Bitcoin dominance may indicate a changing crypto landscape, potentially limiting altcoin growth due to ETF-driven capital flows. The post Bitcoin dominance falls below 60%, signaling potential altcoin season appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/26/2026, 5:37:22 AM
SEC staff clarifies when staking tokens may avoid securities rules
SEC staff has clarified when staking receipt tokens may be treated as digital tools rather than securities under U.S. law, alongside new answers on wrapped assets, token buybacks, and functional crypto networks. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/26/2026, 5:32:50 AM
Pi Network’s Latest Major Upgrade Is Finally Complete: What Pioneers Should Know
Aside from the completion of this one, Pi Network announced another update is coming in October. Here's what users need to know.
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/26/2026, 5:30:59 AM
‘Casino Secrets’ Hacker Beats Malta Regulator as Leak Site Goes Down
A Berlin court has ruled against the Malta Gaming Authority in its bid to stop German researcher Lilith Wittmann from linking it to organized crime, according to her account. Wittmann said she may also keep using documents taken from the regulator’s systems, but may not access them again. What the Berlin Court Decided, and […]
By Luci Kelemen 9/26/2026, 5:30:05 AM
Fed’s Hammack: High inflation complicates economic planning
Persistent high inflation may lead to unpredictable interest rate changes, affecting economic stability and strategic business decisions globally. The post Fed’s Hammack: High inflation complicates economic planning appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 5:24:00 AM
Bitwise, Franklin ETF clients acquire $23M in XRP, boosting institutional interest
Institutional investments in XRP ETFs could enhance market confidence, potentially driving price momentum and influencing future valuation forecasts. The post Bitwise, Franklin ETF clients acquire $23M in XRP, boosting institutional interest appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 5:15:27 AM
EU faces September 30 clock to decide future of DeFi loans
Its MiCA review response points to crypto firms’ access routes while any new lending duties remain a future legislative choice. The post EU faces September 30 clock to decide future of DeFi loans appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/26/2026, 5:10:00 AM
Solana’s 150-millisecond settlement upgrade reaches second public test network
Alpenglow is running on both public test networks, giving application teams a place to check their software before the live blockchain switches.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/26/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Cybercriminal Directed $2.6M Crypto Heist From Prison: Prosecutors
A cybercriminal and organized crime boss masterminded a plot to steal over $2.6 million in cryptocurrency while incarcerated at Edinburgh’s Saughton prison, prosecutors said this week. Plotting Behind Bars A cybercriminal operating from inside a Scottish prison directed an organized crime gang in a series of home invasion attempts targeting...
By Terence Zimwara 9/26/2026, 4:50:56 AM
Bitget Confirms $351.6M Hot Wallet Breach And Pauses Withdrawals
Bitget says unauthorized transfers affected approximately $351.6 million held across parts of its hot and warm wallet infrastructure. The exchange says its cold wallets were not affected and its $464 million-plus User Protection Fund covers the loss. Withdrawals have been temporarily suspended while Bitget investigates the breach with law...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 4:30:00 AM
XRP Ledger’s Batch upgrade slips to Oct. 9 after validator support resets
The feature would let users bundle up to eight transactions, including asset-and-payment transfers, but a brief drop below the network’s 80% support threshold restarted its two-week activation clock.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/26/2026, 4:30:00 AM
Bitget hacker withdraws $1.23M from Binance, funnels funds to attacker-controlled wallet
The Bitget hack highlights vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures and international cooperation. The post Bitget hacker withdraws $1.23M from Binance, funnels funds to attacker-controlled wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/26/2026, 4:22:26 AM
Feds Charge Vietnamese National in $16M Pig Butchering Crypto Scheme
A Vietnamese national has been charged with laundering money from a sprawling “pig butchering” cryptocurrency scam that U.S. federal prosecutors say bilked one victim out of roughly $16 million, and moved tens of millions more through his digital wallets over several years. Alleged ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Fraud Trung Nguyen Van, 37, faces a...
By Andrew Hayward 9/26/2026, 4:10:46 AM
Bitcoin could soon get Zcash-style 'shielded' privacy without changing its rules
Researchers have mapped out private bitcoin-denominated transfers that run alongside Bitcoin, but the system still lacks a finished way to lock up real BTC and release it again.
By Shaurya Malwa 9/26/2026, 4:02:13 AM
AI Agents Opt for Ripple USD Not XRP, While BlackRock Makes Stunning New Prediction
XRP Ledger metrics reveal AI agents choose RLUSD over XRP as BlackRock forecasts massive stablecoin demand from machines.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/26/2026, 4:00:00 AM
White House assures no US diesel export ban, says Ted Cruz
The assurance against a diesel export ban suggests a focus on alternative strategies to boost domestic supply, impacting market expectations. The post White House assures no US diesel export ban, says Ted Cruz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 3:58:19 AM
Fed Moves to Tighten Stablecoin Rules With Two New GENIUS Act Proposals
Public comments on the Fed's two stablecoin proposals will remain open for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
By Chayanika Deka 9/26/2026, 3:55:33 AM
Bullish Takes Aim at Wall Street’s Tokenized Stock Ownership Gap
Bullish, Equiniti, Alpaca, Apex Fintech Solutions and Drivewealth have formed the Issuer Sponsored Token Coalition to tackle an awkward problem, plenty of tokenized stocks aren’t actually stocks. The group wants onchain shares connected directly to companies’ official shareholder registers, preserving voting, dividend and corporate-action rights...
By Jamie Redman 9/26/2026, 3:30:19 AM
Paxos Labs Launches Gold Token That Can Earn A Return In Gold
Paxos Labs has launched PAXGy, a token backed by PAXG that can increase in value relative to gold over time. The underlying reserves are deployed to vetted institutional borrowers through the gold-leasing market. PAXGy is live across platforms including OKX, X Layer, Uniswap, 0x and Ether.Fi, but the return is not guaranteed. **ID:** N25-09...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 3:30:00 AM
Shiba Inu (SHIB) +351% in 8 Hours: Market Volatility Goes Even Higher
Shiba Inu is gaining more volatility as futures market receives fresh inflows.
By Arman Shirinyan 9/26/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Galaxy Digital Puts $100M of sUSDS Into Corporate Treasury
Galaxy Digital has allocated $100 million of Sky Protocol’s yield-bearing sUSDS to its corporate treasury, making the token part of both its own balance sheet and its institutional lending operation. Galaxy Puts DeFi Yield on Its Balance Sheet Galaxy Digital is putting real treasury capital behind one of DeFi’s largest savings products. The...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/26/2026, 2:40:15 AM
Swiss bank shields Bitget institutions while retail funds freeze
Sygnum offers bank-held trading collateral to institutional clients, while Bitget's withdrawal pause leaves ordinary balances dependent on its own controls and fund. The post Swiss bank shields Bitget institutions while retail funds freeze appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/26/2026, 2:30:16 AM
HIFI Raises $37M To Build Stablecoin And Tokenized Market Infrastructure
HIFI has raised a $37 million Series A led by Left Lane Capital. The company says the funding will expand stablecoin payments, cards and infrastructure for tokenized capital markets. HIFI says its platform currently processes more than $7 billion in annualized volume across 87 countries. **ID:** N25-08 **Site:** NewsBTC **Status:** READY...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 2:30:00 AM
C3.ai CEO Thomas Siebel sells 444,000 shares for $4.8M as stock slides 40% from highs
The CEO's stock sale amid a price drop may signal caution, impacting investor confidence and highlighting volatility in AI markets. The post C3.ai CEO Thomas Siebel sells 444,000 shares for $4.8M as stock slides 40% from highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 2:14:35 AM
Iran’s Pezeshkian refuses Trump meeting amid US mistrust
Pezeshkian's refusal to meet Trump highlights enduring US-Iran tensions, potentially destabilizing his administration and affecting diplomatic progress. The post Iran’s Pezeshkian refuses Trump meeting amid US mistrust appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 2:05:05 AM
ECB Seeks to Link TIPS Payment System With Brazil’s Pix
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Central Bank of Brazil will examine the feasibility of linking their payment systems as part of the G20 Cross-Border Payment Roadmap. The move seeks to expand Europe’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) to facilitate international settlements. Europe to Test Interlinking Its Payment System With...
By Sergio Goschenko 9/26/2026, 1:50:02 AM
NEAR reclaims $5 as Bitwise ETF clears key regulatory hurdle
NEAR Protocol’s native token climbed above $5 on Friday, extending a sharp multi-week rally as progress on a proposed Bitwise exchange-traded fund (ETF) coincided with growing activity across the network’s ecosystem.
By N/A 9/26/2026, 1:49:04 AM
Solana Foundation Hires Former Binance CMO For Institutional Push
The Solana Foundation has appointed former Binance global CMO Rachel Conlan as chief strategy officer. Former Polygon Labs executive Jamal Raees has joined as general manager of payments. The Foundation says the hires are aimed at accelerating institutional adoption and payment activity on Solana. **ID:** N25-07 **Site:** NewsBTC **Status:** READY...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 1:30:00 AM
Binance-Owned Coinmarketcap Buys Coinglass as Data Debate Grows
Coinmarketcap has acquired crypto derivatives analytics platform Coinglass for an undisclosed sum, adding open interest, funding rates, liquidations, and options data to one of the industry’s largest market-data platforms. Coinglass will continue operating independently for now, but the deal has already sparked debate over data concentration, as...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/26/2026, 1:05:30 AM
Donald Trump and Mike Johnson to meet with tech CEOs on AI next week
The meeting could influence US AI policy, balancing innovation with accountability, impacting global tech competition and regulatory standards. The post Donald Trump and Mike Johnson to meet with tech CEOs on AI next week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 12:58:47 AM
OpenAI discloses dozens of AI agent incidents, including leak of 53 user images
OpenAI's AI agent incidents highlight urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks to ensure data privacy and accountability in AI systems. The post OpenAI discloses dozens of AI agent incidents, including leak of 53 user images appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/26/2026, 12:53:24 AM
IBM links 17 banks to the SWIFT ledger, but the cloud risk persists
Digital Asset Haven’s ISO 20022 adapter supports tokenized-deposit instructions, while final settlement stays with existing systems. The post IBM links 17 banks to the SWIFT ledger, but the cloud risk persists appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/26/2026, 12:40:46 AM
The Clearing House Picks Quant For US Tokenized Deposit Network
The Clearing House has selected Quant to provide the interoperability and transaction-management layer for its On-Chain Money Initiative. The planned network will let financial institutions clear and settle tokenized deposits while connecting to existing RTP and CHIPS payment rails. Participating institutions are expected to gain access in the...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/26/2026, 12:30:00 AM
Bitcoin Targets Historical 77% Q4 Rally: Key Breakout Level to Watch
Bitcoin (BTC) has consolidated between $83,000 and $85,000 over the past 24 hours, after hitting a weekly high of $87,000. The flagship cryptocurrency now has to maintain above a critical level to seal a bullish case for Q4 2026. Bitcoin price prediction: crucial weekly close to watch for For Bitcoin to truly establish strong upward …
By Steve Muchoki 9/26/2026, 12:24:01 AM
DOJ Seizes $84M From Tether-Linked Payment Processor Capstone
The largest stablecoin issuer would have been using the firm as a bridge to be able to hold bank accounts in the U.S. and settle payments to “hundreds of individuals and entities.” The DOJ seized $84 million from Capstone accounts at Wells Fargo and Morgan Chase. Tether Gets Indirectly Hit in Capstone’s $84 Million Seizure […]
By Sergio Goschenko 9/26/2026, 12:20:48 AM
Ethereum node sync improved to under half a day with EIP-4444 optimizations
EIP-4444's optimizations enhance Ethereum's accessibility, reducing entry barriers for node operators and promoting network decentralization. The post Ethereum node sync improved to under half a day with EIP-4444 optimizations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/26/2026, 12:08:33 AM
Solana (SOL), Zcash (ZEC), Chainlink (LINK) and Cardano (ADA) Price Analysis For September 26: Market Retains Bullishness
Solana, Zcash, Chainlink and Cardano are testing crucial technical levels as crypto momentum strengthens, with key breakouts and resistance zones coming into focus.
By Arman Shirinyan 9/26/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Atlas Energy Solutions surges as much as 19% after landing $613M in contracts with frontier AI lab
Atlas Energy's strategic shift towards AI infrastructure highlights the growing synergy between energy and tech, with potential long-term gains. The post Atlas Energy Solutions surges as much as 19% after landing $613M in contracts with frontier AI lab appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 11:56:40 PM
IBM Connects Banks To Swift’s Blockchain Ledger For Tokenized Deposits
IBM Digital Asset Haven can now connect financial institutions to Swift’s blockchain-based shared ledger through a beta integration. Banks can instruct tokenized-deposit transactions using existing ISO 20022 payment messages. Swift’s ledger is already being tested by 17 first-mover institutions, while IBM is also adding an on-premises version of...
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 11:30:00 PM
AlphaFi reportedly winding down after misconfiguration, SUI Foundation role unclear
Misreporting in DeFi can undermine trust, highlighting the need for accurate information and transparency to maintain user confidence and market stability. The post AlphaFi reportedly winding down after misconfiguration, SUI Foundation role unclear appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/25/2026, 11:26:25 PM
Fal and Fireworks AI explore new funding rounds as AI inference valuations soar
Rising AI infrastructure valuations highlight the growing demand for scalable, efficient model hosting and inference solutions in enterprise sectors. The post Fal and Fireworks AI explore new funding rounds as AI inference valuations soar appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 11:20:39 PM
Crusoe abandons $1.25B turbine plan with Boom Supersonic
Boom Supersonic's pivot to energy faces challenges, highlighting the risks of diversification and the volatility of tech infrastructure investments. The post Crusoe abandons $1.25B turbine plan with Boom Supersonic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 11:15:38 PM
River reports 81% of Bitcoin supply inactive for six months as holders tighten their grip
Bitcoin's high dormancy rate suggests reduced market liquidity, potentially leading to increased price volatility and speculative trading. The post River reports 81% of Bitcoin supply inactive for six months as holders tighten their grip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/25/2026, 11:11:16 PM
Circle Exec Slams Germany’s Proposed 50% Crypto Tax Penalty
Circle’s Patrick Hansen stressed that the planned reform on crypto taxation would introduce a 50% substitute assessment for crypto assets if users fail to provide credible purchase documentation, with these assets paying 50% of the sales proceeds in taxes. Circle’s Patrick Hansen Criticizes German Crypto Tax Reform The cryptocurrency tax reform...
By Sergio Goschenko 9/25/2026, 11:10:50 PM
Dormant whale moves $380M Bitcoin, leaving the sale question unanswered
The principal output dated to April 2022, and the Sept. 25 destination still held the full balance at the time checked. The post Dormant whale moves $380M Bitcoin, leaving the sale question unanswered appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/25/2026, 10:50:32 PM
Circle’s cirBTC surpasses 5,000 issued tokens
Circle's cirBTC wrapped Bitcoin token has crossed 5,000 tokens issued, up from roughly 40 in mid-August, as institutional DeFi demand The post Circle’s cirBTC surpasses 5,000 issued tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/25/2026, 10:36:10 PM
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen reveals $80K loss from fake interview scam tied to Lazarus Group
The incident underscores the urgent need for enhanced human-layer security measures in the crypto industry to combat sophisticated scams. The post Bitget CEO Gracy Chen reveals $80K loss from fake interview scam tied to Lazarus Group appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 9/25/2026, 10:34:37 PM