Tether says EQIBank exposure below 0.034% after U.S. seizure

Tether says its EQIBank exposure is below 0.034% of assets as the offshore bank fights a U.S. forfeiture case involving $84.2 million.

By Olivia Stephanie 9/25/2026, 6:16:17 AM

Bitcoin Miner Hive Escalates Swedish VAT Dispute to European Commission

The Swedish Tax Agency, Bikupa Datacenter AB, and Bikupa Datacenter 2 AB, Swedish subsidiaries of bitcoin mining firm Hive Digital Technologies, are engaged in a legal battle that might affect the classification of mining operations in the EU and how VAT applies to these activities. Sweden and Hive Engaged in Battle Over Crypto Mining […]

By Sergio Goschenko 9/25/2026, 6:10:53 AM

Bitget Hit by $351.6M Hot-Wallet Attack Despite Nearly 3-Hour Transfer Window

Bitget froze withdrawals after US$351.6m left hot and warm wallets, while cold wallets and user funds remain secure as investigations continue into the breach. The post Bitget Hit by $351.6M Hot-Wallet Attack Despite Nearly 3-Hour Transfer Window appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

By Aaron Feuerstein 9/25/2026, 6:08:43 AM

Institutions Hold the Line on Crypto Through Bitcoin’s 50% Drawdown

Bitwise finds institutions largely held through the crypto winter, with Bitcoin dominant, while spot ETFs have reshaped access and recent inflows are returning. The post Institutions Hold the Line on Crypto Through Bitcoin’s 50% Drawdown appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

By Aaron Feuerstein 9/25/2026, 5:58:31 AM

Bitcoin Price to Reach $500,000 by 2028, Volatility Expert Claims

Bitcoin could surge to $500,000 within roughly two years, according to Volmex Labs CEO Cole Kennelly.

By Alex Dovbnya 9/25/2026, 5:56:19 AM

KelpDAO sues LayerZero over $292M rsETH exploit

KelpDAO has sued LayerZero and CEO Bryan Pellegrino over April’s $292M rsETH exploit, alleging security and disclosure failures.

By Olivia Stephanie 9/25/2026, 5:51:00 AM

Chainlink Price Forecast: Extends rally on rising ETF inflows, bullish derivatives and Infosys deal

Chainlink (LINK) extends its gains, trading above $13.40 at the time of writing on Friday and up more than 7% so far this week.

By N/A 9/25/2026, 5:44:42 AM

New York Sues Polymarket, Alleging Illegal Gambling Operation

New York's lawsuit against Polymarket cites a winning Mets bet placed from a New York account and markets on local college games, and seeks triple the firm's gains plus $100,000 per sports offer. The post New York Sues Polymarket, Alleging Illegal Gambling Operation appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

By Jos Oramas 9/25/2026, 5:43:23 AM

Bitcoin privacy proposal avoids soft fork with ZK proofs

Researchers proposed Shielded Bitcoin, using ZK proofs and encrypted notes for private BTC transfers without a soft fork or consensus changes.

By Olivia Stephanie 9/25/2026, 5:41:06 AM

Quant Price Forecast: QNT price rally hits annual high on securing US tokenized deposit settlements

Quant (QNT) emerges as the best-performing crypto asset over the last 24 hours, with nearly 30% gains following its partnership to handle tokenized deposits across US financial institutions. The technical outlook for Quant indicates a strong rally likely to reclaim the $100 milestone.

By N/A 9/25/2026, 5:34:41 AM

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

By Felix Ng 9/25/2026, 5:30:56 AM

North Capital Deal Expands Moonpay’s Tokenized Securities Ambitions

MoonPay is acquiring North Capital Investment Technology to bring regulated brokerage, advisory, clearing, and ATS capabilities into its infrastructure. Merger Expands Moonpay’s Reach Financial technology firm Moonpay has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire North Capital Investment Technology, a platform providing technology and...

By Terence Zimwara 9/25/2026, 5:30:25 AM

Senate Democrats Demand Public Hearing On Prediction Markets

TL;DR All 11 Democrats on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee have called for a public hearing on prediction markets. The request followed a private meeting between Republican committee members and Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour. The lawmakers say securities-linked prediction products could raise issues that fall within the Banking Committee’s oversight...

By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 5:30:00 AM

Fed Moves to Tighten Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act

The Federal Reserve proposed rules requiring stablecoin issuers it supervises to fully back tokens with liquid assets such as short-term Treasuries and hold capital charges of 1% to 2% on tokens. The post Fed Moves to Tighten Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

By Jos Oramas 9/25/2026, 5:28:28 AM

Jack Dorsey’s Block joins x402 with Lightning support

Block has added Bitcoin Lightning support to x402 after joining its foundation, extending the open AI-agent payment standard beyond stablecoins.

By Olivia Stephanie 9/25/2026, 5:25:16 AM

Ondo unlocks BlackRock portfolio strategies, but only non-US traders benefit

BlackRock supplies the allocations; Ondo issues the securities and requires onboarding before direct minting or redemption. The post Ondo unlocks BlackRock portfolio strategies, but only non-US traders benefit appeared first on CryptoSlate.

By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/25/2026, 5:20:44 AM

Ondo Finance denies sale talks after founder’s death

Ondo Finance denies seeking buyers after Nathan Allman’s death as an active Delaware court fight continues over company control.

By Olivia Stephanie 9/25/2026, 5:09:27 AM

Elon Musk says SpaceX could have a Fable or GPT-6 level AI model within months

SpaceX's rapid AI development could intensify competition, strain resources, and shift industry dynamics, impacting innovation and talent allocation. The post Elon Musk says SpaceX could have a Fable or GPT-6 level AI model within months appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 5:07:38 AM

Australian PM warns of AI’s ‘furious pace’ after agent breached government site

Anthony Albanese said governments must help shape AI’s development, after revealing earlier that an OpenAI agent accessed non-public files on an Australian Medicare data portal.

By Felix Ng 9/25/2026, 5:06:22 AM

Lightspeed targets $300–$350M for new early-stage AI fund in India

Lightspeed's strategic shift to early-stage AI investments in India reflects a broader industry trend prioritizing AI innovation and agility. The post Lightspeed targets $300–$350M for new early-stage AI fund in India appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 5:06:19 AM

SEC’s Peirce backs zero-knowledge proofs for KYC

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to use zero-knowledge proofs to reduce personal data collection in KYC and AML compliance.

By Olivia Stephanie 9/25/2026, 4:56:25 AM

DensityAI nears $10B valuation with hundreds of millions in funding and AWS deal

DensityAI's rapid rise highlights the growing demand for specialized AI chips, potentially reshaping the semiconductor industry landscape. The post DensityAI nears $10B valuation with hundreds of millions in funding and AWS deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 4:53:12 AM

Latin America Emerges as Global Stablecoin Hub in New Report

Chainalysis’ latest LATAM crypto adoption report underscored Brazil’s leadership in crypto value received and how the role of stablecoins has grown in the region’s economy, highlighting their continued use as a tool for economies like Venezuela and Mexico, for different reasons. Chainalysis’ LATAM Report: Brazil leads, Stablecoins Grow Across the...

By Sergio Goschenko 9/25/2026, 4:50:45 AM

Top Altcoins Price Forecast: Ripple, Cardano, Solana – ETF inflows, whale demand signal further rally

Ripple (XRP), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) continue to experience a steady recovery with double-digit gains so far this month.

By N/A 9/25/2026, 4:47:40 AM

Brazil sets $10K self-custody crypto reporting rule

Brazil will require covered institutions to report self-custody crypto transfers of $10,000 or more to Coaf from October 1 under Resolution 588.

By Olivia Stephanie 9/25/2026, 4:47:00 AM

Bitget Reports $351M Hot Wallet Breach, Says User Funds Are Covered

Cold wallets, which hold most of Bitget's assets, were never touched at all, the exchange says, even as hot and warm layers took the hit.

By Wayne Jones 9/25/2026, 4:44:11 AM

Researchers propose Zcash-style private Bitcoin transfers without a soft fork

Shielded Bitcoin would use zero-knowledge proofs and encrypted notes to hide transaction details without changing Bitcoin consensus, but researchers have raised questions about anonymity and quantum resistance.

By Ezra Reguerra 9/25/2026, 4:41:06 AM

Elon Musk plans 660K GB300 GPUs for Colossus 2 by year-end

Musk's GPU expansion could redefine AI capabilities, but raises concerns over environmental impact and energy demands in tech infrastructure. The post Elon Musk plans 660K GB300 GPUs for Colossus 2 by year-end appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Diego Almada Lopez 9/25/2026, 4:40:43 AM

Bitget probe points to backend breach after $351.6M hack

Bitget says a $351.6M wallet breach hit hot and warm wallets, with withdrawals paused as investigators examine a backend system compromise.

By Olivia Stephanie 9/25/2026, 4:33:22 AM

Privy Expands TRON Support As Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Grows

TL;DR Privy has expanded its TRON integration with new transaction, policy, transfer and monitoring tools for developers. The Stripe-owned wallet infrastructure company says businesses can use the expanded stack for payments, treasury operations and other stablecoin products. TRON currently hosts more than $94 billion in circulating USDT,...

By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 4:30:00 AM

Bitget's $352 million hack happened via spoofed transfers, not private keys, CEO Gray Chen says

By Omkar Godbole 9/25/2026, 4:29:34 AM

XRP Tops List of Crypto Assets Taken in Bitget Hack

Bitget disclosed a security breach affecting approximately $351.6 million on September 24, 2026. A subsequent breakdown from Lookonchain identified 102.93 million XRP worth $157.48 million as the largest component of the stolen assets. Visit Website

By Mark Brennan 9/25/2026, 4:22:02 AM

Elon Musk Made 4 Bold Predictions About Work: Robot Surgeons in 3 Years, No More Retirement Savings, and Immortality

“Don’t worry about squirreling money away for retirement in 10 or 20 years. It won’t matter,” Elon Musk said on the Moonshots with Peter Diamandis podcast episode published January 6, 2026. In the same interview, he predicted Tesla’s Optimus robots would surpass human surgeons’ capabilities within three years and argued AI-driven abundance could...

By Guest Author 9/25/2026, 4:10:20 AM

Important Ripple News and XRP Price Update: September 25

Here's everything most interesting surrounding Ripple's ecosystem as of late.

By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 9/25/2026, 4:06:00 AM

Two obscure pools fuel 2.8B XRPL volume, but only 185 trades caused it

Both pools trade issued tokens, and the feed does not reveal how it values each fill. The post Two obscure pools fuel 2.8B XRPL volume, but only 185 trades caused it appeared first on CryptoSlate.

By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/25/2026, 3:40:59 AM

Shielded Bitcoin Proposal Aims to Bring Privacy to Bitcoin L1

A New York cryptography lab has proposed Zcash-style private transfers on Bitcoin without changing Bitcoin itself. Published on Thursday by [[alloc] init], Shielded Bitcoin would hide amounts and counterparties without a soft fork, separate blockchain, federation or trusted operator. Bitcoin would simply store and order encrypted data that it...

By Jamie Redman 9/25/2026, 3:30:13 AM

Chainalysis Says Crypto Activity Barely Fell Despite $2.1T Market Rout

TL;DR Chainalysis says measured global crypto economic activity declined just 1.6% during the 12 months ended June 30, 2026. That happened while the wider crypto market lost roughly $2.1 trillion in capitalization. Domestic peer-to-peer and cross-border stablecoin activity both grew sharply during the period. Crypto prices took a beating over the...

By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 3:30:00 AM

Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC reclaims $84,000, ETH heads toward recent highs, XRP extends rebound

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) extend their recovery on Friday after recent pullbacks, as investors show renewed buying interest. BTC reclaims the $84,000 level, ETH moves back above $2,688 while XRP builds on recent’s gains.

By N/A 9/25/2026, 3:21:35 AM

Ripple Boss Reveals Why They Are ‘Very Bullish’ About XRP

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse laid out his case for XRP in the simplest terms possible when asked how the token’s value connects to actual network transaction volume, pointing to basic supply and demand. XRP has a fixed supply, he said, and Ripple’s job is to keep growing demand against that fixed number. Three Pillars: Trust, …

By Anjali Belgaumkar 9/25/2026, 3:20:12 AM

Institutions See Bitcoin Like Gold but Invest in It Like Tech: Bitwise

Major institutional bitcoin investors “often” pair bitcoin with gold, but they still largely keep it in a technology bucket alongside other crypto assets, a survey of 15 large institutions by BTC ETF sponsor and manager Bitwise Asset Management showed. The survey included endowments, foundations, public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds,...

By Linas Kmieliauskas 9/25/2026, 2:50:05 AM

Visa Study Says Bank-Style Protections Could Push Stablecoin Use Sharply Higher

TL;DR Visa says U.S. willingness to use stablecoins rises from 36% to 56% when hypothetical bank-level fraud protection and deposit insurance are added. The study covered 2,192 U.S. adults and more than 45,000 respondents across 20 markets. The findings suggest trust and consumer protection may be a bigger barrier to mainstream stablecoin use than...

By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 2:30:00 AM

Bitcoin researchers target privacy coins with Zcash-style shielded transfers

Bitcoin researchers have proposed a system for private transfers directly on the network without requiring a soft fork or changes to its consensus rules. The Sept. 24 paper from [[alloc] init] researchers Clara Shikhelman, Mikhail Komarov, and Aleksei Moskvin introduces Shielded Bitcoin, a metaprotocol designed to conceal transaction amounts,...

By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/25/2026, 2:10:32 AM

XRP Average Long-Term Trader Still Down 11.75% After Rebound

XRP’s recent rebound has not lifted its average long-term trader back into profit, according to Santiment. Among five major cryptocurrencies, XRP shows an 11.75% loss, while bitcoin, ether, and chainlink show small gains. XRP Remains in the Red After Its Rebound XRP and dogecoin were the only two coins showing average losses in Santiment’s Sept....

By Kevin Helms 9/25/2026, 2:10:01 AM

CFTC reviews Kalshi after $5B in near-identical ether perp trades

The CFTC is reviewing nearly one million near-identical ether perpetual trades worth over $5B on Kalshi before deciding on enforcement. Kalshi denies wash trading. [...]

By Charles Kibue 9/25/2026, 2:05:28 AM

Block brings Bitcoin Lightning payments to x402 for AI agents

Block joins Google, Microsoft, AWS and Coinbase in backing x402, an open payment standard enabling agentic AI commerce.

By Felix Ng 9/25/2026, 2:00:54 AM

100 Coinbase Users Trusted Fake Support and Lost Nearly $16M

A Brooklyn man who posed as a Coinbase representative and stole nearly $16 million from about 100 people has been sentenced to four to 12 years in prison. A judge also ordered him to pay nearly $16 million in restitution. Coinbase Users Lost Nearly $16 Million Some individual victims lost $1 million or more after […]

By Kevin Helms 9/25/2026, 1:30:08 AM

Galaxy Adds $100M Of Sky’s sUSDS To Corporate Treasury

TL;DR Galaxy has added $100 million of Sky Protocol’s sUSDS to its own corporate treasury. The firm has also approved sUSDS as collateral across an institutional trading business carrying an average loan book of about $1.4 billion. Galaxy additionally bought an undisclosed amount of SKY, deepening an existing lending relationship with the Sky...

By NewsBTC Editorial Team 9/25/2026, 1:30:00 AM

Bitget Hit by $350 Million Exploit: Largest Crypto Hack of 2026

Bitget, one of the largest crypto exchanges, has just suffered a $351.6 million hot wallet drain following a major hack. The incident was initially flagged by Arkham Intelligence, which noted massive AVAX, BNB, ETH, and stablecoin withdrawals from said wallet, with subsequent swapping to ETH. Source: Arkham Intelligence In a recent statement,...

By Steve Muchoki 9/25/2026, 1:04:41 AM

XRP Became Programmable, Then Gained Vaults and Wider DeFi Access

A year after FXRP launched, XRP holders can use a representation of their tokens in vaults, lending markets, and applications on Ethereum. Flare says about 130 million FXRP is now deployed in decentralized finance. One Year After FXRP Launched Flare marked FXRP’s first anniversary by tracing how XRP gained access to financial applications beyond...

By Kevin Helms 9/25/2026, 12:50:33 AM

Lightning Labs discloses critical bug marking canceled invoices paid, risking free product delivery

The disclosed flaw affected older software and could mislead merchants; the tapd and lnd fixes shipped in 2025. The post Lightning Labs discloses critical bug marking canceled invoices paid, risking free product delivery appeared first on CryptoSlate.

By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/25/2026, 12:40:46 AM