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U.S. Authorities Are Seeking Forfeiture of $61,000,000 in Cryptocurrency from Alleged Iranian Oil Smuggling
U.S. Authorities Are Seeking Forfeiture of $61,000,000 in Cryptocurrency from Alleged Iranian Oil Smuggling

U.S. prosecutors filed a civil forfeiture complaint targeting $61 million in crypto allegedly laundered from black-market Iranian oil sales to fund the government and IRGC. Chinese firms used Binance accounts to move over $1.5 billion in illicit proceeds. The post U.S. Authorities Are Seeking Forfeiture of $61,000,000 in Cryptocurrency from...

Zcash holders back 25-second blocks in NU7 vote
Zcash holders back 25-second blocks in NU7 vote

Zcash holders backed 25-second blocks and existing halvings in the NU7 vote, with nearly 2.4 million ZEC participating in the private poll.

Safe Wallet Loses $7.73M in rsETH After Malicious Uniswap v4 Hook Route
Safe Wallet Loses $7.73M in rsETH After Malicious Uniswap v4 Hook Route

A Safe wallet lost about 2,900 rsETH, valued at $7.73 million, after a malicious Uniswap v4 hook route and delegated module execution.

KuCoin Wealth Brings RWA and Crypto Strategies to Investors From 100 USDT
KuCoin Wealth Brings RWA and Crypto Strategies to Investors From 100 USDT

KuCoin unveiled two professionally managed investment products under KuCoin Wealth, with subscriptions starting at 100 USDT. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure with XDC Network Partnership and Zypher DAO as Auto Earn Goes Live
BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure with XDC Network Partnership and Zypher DAO as Auto Earn Goes Live

BASIS.pro Expands On-Chain Infrastructure with XDC Network Partnership and Zypher DAO as Auto Earn Goes Live

Meme coin phishing pages trick traders with fake Cloudflare checks
Meme coin phishing pages trick traders with fake Cloudflare checks

Meme coin traders have been targeted by phishing pages disguised as Cloudflare verification screens, with one trader reporting a loss of approximately $600,000 after running a malicious script. Market reports on Sept. 16 said several popular meme coin pages have…

Ripple CEO Breaks Silence After CLARITY Act Vote Fails: XRP’s Legal Footing Unchanged
Ripple CEO Breaks Silence After CLARITY Act Vote Fails: XRP’s Legal Footing Unchanged

Garlinghouse expects the SEC and the CFTC to pick up more of the regulatory work while Congress remains stuck on legislation.

European militaries boost missile arsenals amid Ukraine conflict
European militaries boost missile arsenals amid Ukraine conflict

European military enhancements may deter Russian aggression, influencing regional stability and altering future geopolitical dynamics. The post European militaries boost missile arsenals amid Ukraine conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kalshi Beats the Books on NFL Totals, Loses to Fanduel on Moneylines
Kalshi Beats the Books on NFL Totals, Loses to Fanduel on Moneylines

A Citizens JMP note published Monday found Kalshi priced NFL Week 1 cheaper than Draftkings and Fanduel. Its figures show the edge comes entirely from over/under markets: on game outcomes, Fanduel is cheaper. The comparison also sits before Kalshi’s transaction fee, which the same note puts at 1.6% to 1.8% per 100 contracts. An Edge […]

Fed meeting is shaping up to be a nightmare for Warsh. Bitcoin might still shine
Fed meeting is shaping up to be a nightmare for Warsh. Bitcoin might still shine

An aggressive market expectations trap and a strict aversion to forward guidance have backed the Fed chair into a corner, where failing to deliver a hawkish message risks destroying the central bank’s inflation-fighting credibility.

AI has been a ‘net negative’ for crypto: Phemex CEO
AI has been a ‘net negative’ for crypto: Phemex CEO

Federico Variola says AI has diverted capital from crypto and is empowering attackers, while rising cybersecurity costs could push the industry toward greater centralization.

Senate blocks CLARITY Act, Bitcoin drops over 5% amid regulatory uncertainty
Senate blocks CLARITY Act, Bitcoin drops over 5% amid regulatory uncertainty

The Senate's decision heightens regulatory uncertainty, dampening market confidence and complicating future crypto legislation efforts. The post Senate blocks CLARITY Act, Bitcoin drops over 5% amid regulatory uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kamino names Michael Weisz CEO for U.S. expansion
Kamino names Michael Weisz CEO for U.S. expansion

Kamino named Yieldstreet co-founder Michael Weisz CEO as the Solana lender builds a New York team and expands tokenized asset lending.

Brazil’s B3 gets DIGY11, a new ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock
Brazil’s B3 gets DIGY11, a new ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock

The real-hedged Brazilian fund packages Strategy and Strive preferred shares while leaving distributions and unit returns unguaranteed. The post Brazil’s B3 gets DIGY11, a new ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Polymarket brings blockchain indexing in-house with rindexer for faster data
Polymarket brings blockchain indexing in-house with rindexer for faster data

Polymarket has moved its primary blockchain indexing infrastructure in-house, cutting the time needed to surface some onchain events by as much as 14 blocks, or roughly 28 seconds. Polymarket Vice President of Engineering Josh Stevens said the prediction market platform…

General strike in Kurdish cities marks Mahsa Amini death anniversary
General strike in Kurdish cities marks Mahsa Amini death anniversary

The strike highlights growing civil unrest, potentially signaling regime instability and impacting market perceptions of Iran's future. The post General strike in Kurdish cities marks Mahsa Amini death anniversary appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kurdish merchants strike on Mahsa Amini death anniversary in Iran
Kurdish merchants strike on Mahsa Amini death anniversary in Iran

The strike underscores enduring regional dissent and hints at potential instability within Iran, affecting geopolitical and market dynamics. The post Kurdish merchants strike on Mahsa Amini death anniversary in Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin, Ether longs lose $380M after Senate vote
Bitcoin, Ether longs lose $380M after Senate vote

Crypto exchanges liquidated about $571 million in long positions after the Senate rejected CLARITY Act cloture, with BTC and ETH hit hardest.

Zcash holders support faster transactions, bitcoin-style halvings in NU7 sentiment polls
Zcash holders support faster transactions, bitcoin-style halvings in NU7 sentiment polls

Zcash's alignment with Bitcoin's halving model and faster transactions could enhance network efficiency but may challenge miner incentives. The post Zcash holders support faster transactions, bitcoin-style halvings in NU7 sentiment polls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Bull Jack Dorsey Joins AI Pacing War as Block at Stake
Bitcoin Bull Jack Dorsey Joins AI Pacing War as Block at Stake

Long-time bitcoin bull Jack Dorsey just pushed back on parts of Anthropic’s boss’s AI development pacing plan, advocating for more openness. How this debate settles could also affect Dorsey-led Block, whose products span bitcoin and AI-powered solutions as the company builds a financial system “open to everyone.” Claude developer Anthropic’s CEO...

Arsenal wins first seven matches of the season, scoring 16 goals and conceding just three
Arsenal wins first seven matches of the season, scoring 16 goals and conceding just three

Arsenal's dominant start suggests a formidable title defense, showcasing depth and adaptability, potentially reshaping Premier League dynamics. The post Arsenal wins first seven matches of the season, scoring 16 goals and conceding just three appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ripple CLO Reassures XRP Holders After Clarity Failure

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty has reassured XRP holders that the token remains on firm legal ground despite the Clarity Act's crushing Senate defeat.

China calls for global AI oversight amid US tech rivalry
China calls for global AI oversight amid US tech rivalry

China's AI oversight call highlights strategic security concerns, potentially affecting U.S.-China tech relations and market dynamics. The post China calls for global AI oversight amid US tech rivalry appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Former CFTC chair says US crypto rules can advance despite CLARITY Act failure
Former CFTC chair says US crypto rules can advance despite CLARITY Act failure

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo has said U.S. regulators can continue building crypto rules after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act in a 49-50 procedural vote. Giancarlo told journalist Eleanor Terrett on Sept. 16…

Zcash holders overwhelmingly back faster transactions and bitcoin-style halvings
Zcash holders overwhelmingly back faster transactions and bitcoin-style halvings

Nearly 2.4 million ZEC participated, with 99.9% backing 25-second blocks and 98.9% voting to preserve the network’s existing halving schedule.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
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.

Senate Crypto Bill Stalls as Warren Calls for Tougher Safeguards Ahead of Midterms
Senate Crypto Bill Stalls as Warren Calls for Tougher Safeguards Ahead of Midterms

US crypto bill stalls as senators debate ethics, regulation and a path forward, with hopes of reviving it after November’s midterm elections. The post Senate Crypto Bill Stalls as Warren Calls for Tougher Safeguards Ahead of Midterms appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

Shiba Inu Unveils an ‘Useful’ Shibarium Update: Details
Shiba Inu Unveils an ‘Useful’ Shibarium Update: Details

The announcement has not positively impacted SHIB's price.

Crypto Advocacy Group Warns Senators of Midterm Consequences After CLARITY Act Setback
Crypto Advocacy Group Warns Senators of Midterm Consequences After CLARITY Act Setback

Coinbase-backed Stand With Crypto says senators' votes on the stalled CLARITY Act will be scored in its midterm scorecards after a 49-50 Senate vote blocked the crypto bill on 15 September. The post Crypto Advocacy Group Warns Senators of Midterm Consequences After CLARITY Act Setback appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

Cardano Price Forecast: Bearish breakout warns of a 15% downside risk
Cardano Price Forecast: Bearish breakout warns of a 15% downside risk

Cardano (ADA) hovers around $0.1900 at press time on Wednesday after a 6% decline the previous day, breaking below a crucial support level. Declining on-chain activity across the Cardano ecosystem, with reduced transaction count and Real Economic Value (REV), suggests waning user demand.

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BIS Finds a 6x Gap in How Bitcoin Activity Is Measured

BIS research exposes a sixfold gap in Bitcoin transaction estimates, showing why raw blockchain volume can mislead investors and policymakers.

In 1984, NASA Sent 3,301 Bees to Space and They Built Comb in Seven Days
In 1984, NASA Sent 3,301 Bees to Space and They Built Comb in Seven Days

3,301 honeybees rode aboard NASA’s STS-41C mission, launched April 6, 1984, to see whether a colony could build hexagonal comb in microgravity. After early disorientation, the bees produced about 200 cm² of functional comb with thicker walls and smaller cells, while the queen laid roughly 35 eggs that did not hatch after the flight. On […]

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Standard Chartered Sees Arbitrum as Potential Top Digital Asset Performer Through 2030

Standard Chartered forecasts Arbitrum's ARB at $10 by 2030, roughly 70 times its current price, and estimates Robinhood Chain's launch has put Arbitrum on track for $5 million in September fees. The post Standard Chartered Sees Arbitrum as Potential Top Digital Asset Performer Through 2030 appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

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BIS Finds Bitcoin Transfer Estimates Can Vary Sixfold Depending on Measurement Method

New BIS research finds Bitcoin transfer estimates vary up to sixfold, depending on how methodology treats UTXO change outputs as payments. The post BIS Finds Bitcoin Transfer Estimates Can Vary Sixfold Depending on Measurement Method appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

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'Ethics', Not Economics, Sink the CLARITY Act in the Senate

The US Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on September 15, with Senator Elissa Slotkin calling its ethics provisions "simply too thin" as she cast one of the no votes. The tally stood at 50 senators voting yes against 49 no, short of the 60 affirmative votes required to advance the bill. London's trading industry is...

Marathon Digital Holdings buys 1,292 Bitcoin for $98.6M
Marathon Digital Holdings buys 1,292 Bitcoin for $98.6M

MARA's Bitcoin acquisition signals a strategic pivot, potentially influencing other miners to reassess reserve strategies amid evolving market dynamics. The post Marathon Digital Holdings buys 1,292 Bitcoin for $98.6M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin onchain transfers vary sixfold in BIS study
Bitcoin onchain transfers vary sixfold in BIS study

BIS researchers found Bitcoin onchain transfer estimates can vary sixfold, while Ethereum and stablecoin data face separate measurement gaps.

US charges ex-Robinhood engineers over alleged pre-listing crypto trades
US charges ex-Robinhood engineers over alleged pre-listing crypto trades

The former employees allegedly earned more than $50,000 each by trading Hyperliquid perpetuals ahead of Robinhood token listings.

Solana nearly froze as a single routing error took 29% of the network stake offline
Solana nearly froze as a single routing error took 29% of the network stake offline

The newly detailed Teraswitch failure stayed below Solana’s finality-halt threshold, while independent telemetry showed delayed finality and sharply lower throughput. The post Solana nearly froze as a single routing error took 29% of the network stake offline appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bubblemaps CEO Pushes Transparency as LAPTOP’s Drop Fuels Scrutiny
Bubblemaps CEO Pushes Transparency as LAPTOP’s Drop Fuels Scrutiny

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP saw a nearly 10% rebound to $0.24 after sinking to $0.192. However, the token remains down 99% from its Sept. 9 peak of $199.51. Market Volatility and Post-Launch Slump Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin rose nearly 10% Tuesday, defying a broader crypto market sell-off triggered by the U.S. Senate’s failed CLARITY Act vote. […]

7 Republicans join Dems to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
7 Republicans join Dems to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

The bipartisan move signals increased legislative oversight on military actions, potentially leading to a more cautious U.S. foreign policy approach. The post 7 Republicans join Dems to limit Trump’s Iran war powers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto longs worth $570 million wiped out as Clarity Act fails
Crypto longs worth $570 million wiped out as Clarity Act fails

Bullish crypto futures bets worth millions have been liquidated in 24 hours. Bitcoin and ether longs have taken in the most losses.

Bitcoin ETFs shed $450M in biggest outflow since June
Bitcoin ETFs shed $450M in biggest outflow since June

The $450 million withdrawal came as Bitcoin fell 2.5% and the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate, with Fidelity and BlackRock funds leading the outflows.

California wealth tax measure Proposition 40 holds narrow lead in poll
California wealth tax measure Proposition 40 holds narrow lead in poll

The narrow lead for Proposition 40 highlights the contentious nature of wealth taxation, potentially influencing future fiscal policies and political alignments. The post California wealth tax measure Proposition 40 holds narrow lead in poll appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Korean retail traders report $250M fraud losses in H1 2026
South Korean retail traders report $250M fraud losses in H1 2026

The surge in fraud losses highlights the urgent need for stronger regulatory measures and investor education to protect retail traders. The post South Korean retail traders report $250M fraud losses in H1 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

This Crypto Sector Is Up 213% Since Bitcoin’s 2025 Peak – One Coin Is Driving It
This Crypto Sector Is Up 213% Since Bitcoin’s 2025 Peak – One Coin Is Driving It

Much of that sector-wide gain comes down to one token, Zcash, which now represents about 62% of the privacy market.

Binance Bahrain Expands Multi-Asset Offerings with Tokenized Stocks
Binance Bahrain Expands Multi-Asset Offerings with Tokenized Stocks

Binance Bahrain introduces tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, enabling 24/5 trading and stablecoin settlements under CBB's regulatory framework. (Read More)

Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP retreat as Fed rate decision looms
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP retreat as Fed rate decision looms

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) remain under pressure and consolidate at the time of writing on Wednesday after falling more than 3%, 4% and 9%, respectively, as the Clarity Act failed to advance in the Senate on Tuesday.

XRP sinks 10% as the Clarity Act fails and bitcoin slides toward $76,000
XRP sinks 10% as the Clarity Act fails and bitcoin slides toward $76,000

The Senate's 49-50 procedural vote left the crypto market structure bill 11 short of what it needed, and every major token fell.

Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of ‘red line’
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of ‘red line’

Heightened tensions risk disrupting global oil supply chains, impacting international shipping routes and regional stability. The post Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of ‘red line’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.