Strategy buys 1,665 Bitcoin amid renewed geopolitical tensions
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $84,000 on Monday as Strategy (MSTR) announced a fresh treasury purchase of $143 million last week, boosting its holdings to 847,666 BTC.
By N/A 9/28/2026, 6:10:27 PM
Wallet in Telegram rebrands as Walt as Telegram prepares Gram wallet
Wallet in Telegram has rebranded as Walt, with more than 300 supported assets, as Telegram prepares to extend its separate Gram wallet to its users. In a Sep. 28 announcement shared with crypto.news, Wallet in Telegram said the Walt name…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 6:07:43 PM
Aldi Cutting Fall Grocery Prices, Says $86,000,000 In Shopper Savings Incoming
Aldi is cutting fall grocery prices on produce, proteins and staples at U.S. stores from September 23 through at least November 3, projecting $86 million in shopper savings. The post Aldi Cutting Fall Grocery Prices, Says $86,000,000 In Shopper Savings Incoming appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 6:05:15 PM
AlgoQuant Taps Liquid Mercury to Power Its Digital Asset Trading Infrastructure
Liquid Mercury, a leading technology provider for digital asset marketplaces and crypto trading, has been engaged by AlgoQuant Asset Management — an investment manager focused on solving inefficiencies in fast-evolving markets — to provide trading technology and infrastructure services. Under the engagement, AlgoQuant will deploy Liquid Mercury’s...
By PR DESK 9/28/2026, 6:03:22 PM
Bybit accepts Franklin Templeton tokenized funds as trading collateral
Eligible institutions can pledge Benji-issued fund shares for stablecoin credit lines while keeping the underlying assets in off-exchange custody.
By Sam Bourgi 9/28/2026, 6:02:54 PM
Goldman Sachs brings $100 billion Treasury fund into crypto’s institutional plumbing
The bank is bringing its roughly $100 billion Treasury fund to institutional crypto firms without creating a tokenized version of it.
By Helene Braun 9/28/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Circle executive says stablecoin restrictions could cost the US $1 trillion
Circle executive Nikhil Chandhok has argued that resistance to dollar stablecoins could keep the United States from drawing as much as $1 trillion in overseas demand for dollars. Moonshots LIVE brought Chandhok together with ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, Stability…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 5:54:17 PM
Americans in Multiple States Set for Biggest Social Security Check Boosts Since 2023 as COLA Nears
Projected 3.5% to 3.6% COLA for 2027 will deliver the biggest monthly boosts to retirees in states with the highest benefits, including about $79 to $81 more in New Jersey. The post Americans in Multiple States Set for Biggest Social Security Check Boosts Since 2023 as COLA Nears appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 5:50:28 PM
BNB Chain Appoints Thomas Chen as Chief Business Officer
New York, NY, 28th September 2026, Chainwire
By Chainwire 9/28/2026, 5:49:13 PM
XRP Eyes $1.80 to $1.90 If It Clears 50-Week EMA: Analyst
The bullish case leans on 2022, when XRP rose 90% off its June bottom to the same weekly band, then pulled back before a later breakout.
By Wayne Jones 9/28/2026, 5:48:57 PM
Aster Announces Perpetual Grid Trading 2.0 With Up to 140,000 $ASTER Liquidity Mining Campaign
Aster, the privacy-first onchain trading platform backed by YZi Labs, has announced its Liquidity Pool Mining campaign—a four-week incentive program with a total reward pool of up to 140,000 $ASTER, running from September 28 to October 25, 2026 (UTC). Timed to celebrate the launch of Perpetual Grid 2.0, the campaign is open to all Aster […]
By PR DESK 9/28/2026, 5:48:48 PM
Moonbot Guide: Features, Trading Tools, and How it Works
Moonbot is a cryptocurrency trading terminal. It is designed for traders who want more control, speed, and automation than they would normally get from the standard website or application of an exchange. Instead of holding cryptocurrency itself, Moonbot connects to an existing exchange account through API keys. It then allows the user to trade...
By Bridgit Murphy 9/28/2026, 5:43:52 PM
Shiba Inu Gains 1,235 New Holders In a Day, Nearing 1.7M
New HODLers step in right ahead of the ‘Uptober’ action: an exceptionally bullish historical period for SHIB. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 9/28/2026, 5:40:00 PM
Bitcoin Price Holds Near $84K After Dipping to Weekly Low
Bitcoin price bounced back to trade near $84,000 after hitting a seven-day low of $82,500. Despite a nearly 1% daily decline, it remains up more than 7% for the month. Sunday Sell-Off and Morning Recovery The Bitcoin price appeared to have recovered from its early morning slump as it rebounded from just over $82,500 early […]
By Terence Zimwara 9/28/2026, 5:34:50 PM
US diesel prices hit record highs, truckers turn down loads amid soaring costs
Rising diesel costs strain supply chains, potentially escalating goods prices and inflation, prompting discussions on policy interventions. The post US diesel prices hit record highs, truckers turn down loads amid soaring costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 5:32:05 PM
USDT grew on Ethereum through 2024, but smart contract holdings stalled, BIS data show
Ethereum's historical contract-held share fell as issuance expanded, while Tron's hovered near 1% in the study. The post USDT grew on Ethereum through 2024, but smart contract holdings stalled, BIS data show appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/28/2026, 5:30:09 PM
AI Predicts BTC Path as Strategy Buys 1,665 More Bitcoins
AI Predicts BTC levels as Strategy buys 1,665 coins at $85,681 following Bitcoin's highest weekly close in eight months. The post AI Predicts BTC Path as Strategy Buys 1,665 More Bitcoins appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 9/28/2026, 5:28:44 PM
Massachusetts Men Accused of Orchestrating $12,200,000 U.S. Treasury Check Fraud Scheme
Four Massachusetts men face federal bank fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges over an alleged scheme that stole more than $12.2 million in U.S. Treasury checks. The post Massachusetts Men Accused of Orchestrating $12,200,000 U.S. Treasury Check Fraud Scheme appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 5:20:26 PM
Strategy buys 1,665 BTC and repurchases $152M STRC
Strategy bought 1,665 BTC for $142.7 million and repurchased $151.7 million of STRC, lifting Bitcoin holdings to 847,666 BTC.
By Olivia Stephanie 9/28/2026, 5:08:54 PM
North Carolina Man Admits To Executing $650,000 in Unauthorized Bank Transactions Using Stolen Identities
Federal prosecutors say a North Carolina man participated in a bank fraud conspiracy that relied on stolen identities, carrying out more than $650,000 in unauthorized transactions. Jacob Lawson, 33, of Reidsville, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $656,781.46 in...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 5:05:39 PM
DFDV Crosses 2.5M SOL, but CHAD Preferred Stock Sets a 16.25% Hurdle
DeFi Development tops 2.5M SOL as CHAD's financing cost exposes a widening gap between preferred dividends and validator yield.
By Alexander Stefanov 9/28/2026, 5:00:25 PM
Trump Diesel Curbs Could Hit Every Major Economy, Devere Warns
A U.S. diesel export ban could raise fuel costs abroad and eventually push American gasoline prices higher, Devere Group CEO Nigel Green warns. His Sept. 28 assessment comes as oil rises following President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz proposal. Why Green Sees a Risk Beyond U.S. Borders Higher transport and production costs...
By Kevin Helms 9/28/2026, 4:55:31 PM
Arc facilitates $150M in USDC borrowing against cirBTC as institutional demand surges
Institutional demand for Bitcoin-backed borrowing highlights a shift towards leveraging digital assets for liquidity without selling, impacting market dynamics. The post Arc facilitates $150M in USDC borrowing against cirBTC as institutional demand surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 4:53:47 PM
AI startup Instinct hits $10 billion valuation with fresh $1 billion funding
Instinct's rapid valuation surge highlights the growing investor confidence in agentic AI's potential to revolutionize task automation. The post AI startup Instinct hits $10 billion valuation with fresh $1 billion funding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 4:51:19 PM
Top AI executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft urge policymakers to regulate self-improving AI
Unchecked self-improving AI could outpace human control, necessitating global regulatory frameworks to ensure safety and alignment with human values. The post Top AI executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft urge policymakers to regulate self-improving AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 4:50:32 PM
$4,200 Drained From New York Woman’s TD Bank Account in Front-Door Scam: Report
A 79-year-old Ridge resident lost about $4,200 after a caller impersonating TD Bank instructed her to hand her debit card to a man at her door, with the cash withdrawn at a Shirley ATM. The post $4,200 Drained From New York Woman’s TD Bank Account in Front-Door Scam: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 4:50:12 PM
D3 offers priority access to new domains via Solana, Hyperliquid vaults
D3 has launched Frontier, a program that lets users deposit eligible assets in Solana and Hyperliquid vaults to earn points toward priority access to new internet domain names. D3, the core contributor to Doma Protocol, announced Frontier at Korea Blockchain…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 4:49:41 PM
Crypto PAC spends $11M to oppose Sherrod Brown in Ohio
Fairshake pledged an initial $30 million on media opposing the Democratic candidate in Ohio’s Senate race in what some see as a repeat of spending by the crypto industry in 2024.
By Turner Wright 9/28/2026, 4:48:00 PM
Fed Rate Decisions on Prediction Markets: What Traders Expect for Late 2026
The Fed raised rates in September for the first time since 2023, and markets now lean toward another hike. Where rates stand, what traders price and how Fed markets settle.
By Crypto Daily 9/28/2026, 4:39:30 PM
From Bitcoin to Pre-IPO Robotics: A Tour of ApeX Omni's 120-Plus Perpetual Markets and How Leverage Works Across Them
86 crypto perpetuals, 39 stock, ETF and commodity perpetuals, leverage from 5x to 100x, and one cross-margined account: what ApeX Omni's market menu looks like in September 2026.
By Lena Carter 9/28/2026, 4:39:07 PM
Spectra Finance launches fixed-term markets for deJTRSY on Stellar
Spectra's Stellar launch could accelerate tokenized asset adoption, bridging traditional finance with blockchain, enhancing market liquidity. The post Spectra Finance launches fixed-term markets for deJTRSY on Stellar appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 4:38:19 PM
Ondo Perps adds spot trading for 12 tokenized stocks and ETFs
Ondo Perps' integration of spot trading and perpetual futures on one platform enhances trading efficiency but raises regulatory and risk concerns. The post Ondo Perps adds spot trading for 12 tokenized stocks and ETFs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/28/2026, 4:37:41 PM
HashKey MENA unveils stablecoin payments pilot with Aptos and Daya
The partnership could revolutionize cross-border payments, reducing costs and enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets through regulated stablecoins. The post HashKey MENA unveils stablecoin payments pilot with Aptos and Daya appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 9/28/2026, 4:37:20 PM
Tether says it helped freeze $550M in Iran-linked USDT
Tether has said it helped freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT this year as U.S. authorities targeted wallets tied to the Central Bank of Iran and other sanctioned networks. Tether said on Sep. 28 that it acted on information…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/28/2026, 4:36:41 PM
New Jersey Residents Lose $24,500 in Bank Cash Hand-Off and $29,500 in Bitcoin Scam: Report
Two New Jersey residents lost $54,000 in bank impersonation and Bitcoin deposit scams, Franklin Township police say. The post New Jersey Residents Lose $24,500 in Bank Cash Hand-Off and $29,500 in Bitcoin Scam: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 4:35:11 PM
Strategy and Strive Scoop Up More Than 2,700 Bitcoin in a Week
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy and Strive Scoop Up More Than 2,700 Bitcoin in a Week The two top bitcoin treasuries last week spent a combined $232.5 million on BTC. This post Strategy and Strive Scoop Up More Than 2,700 Bitcoin in a Week first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/28/2026, 4:33:54 PM
Vitalik Buterin unveils plan for Ethereum as ‘cryptographic world computer’
Buterin's vision for Ethereum could enhance its scalability and privacy, potentially boosting long-term market confidence and price targets. The post Vitalik Buterin unveils plan for Ethereum as ‘cryptographic world computer’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 4:33:04 PM
Russia lets crypto exchanges apply October 5 – but even Bitcoin lacks final retail clearance
Applications can begin under the new rules, while firms still need Bank of Russia decisions and retail asset eligibility remains separate. The post Russia lets crypto exchanges apply October 5 – but even Bitcoin lacks final retail clearance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/28/2026, 4:30:12 PM
Bitcoin’s (BTC) Still in a Bull Market, But a Correction Could Be Coming First
Doctor Profit remains bullish on BTC's broader trend but expects a correction before the next leg higher.
By Chayanika Deka 9/28/2026, 4:25:14 PM
The restaking gold rush is over, and top protocols are barely making a profit
As restaking yields dried up and smart-contract risks mounted, Ethereum's top liquid restaking protocol walked away from its core business to build a crypto neobank instead.
By Oliver Knight 9/28/2026, 4:24:51 PM
Quant (QNT) to hit $10,000, Wall Street analyst predicts
Even though Quant (QNT), an enterprise blockchain operating system, skyrocketed last week, up over 340%, Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a popular Wall … Continue reading The post Quant (QNT) to hit $10,000, Wall Street analyst predicts appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 9/28/2026, 4:21:28 PM
Dartmouth College Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $750,000 Affecting 96,000 People
Dartmouth College reached a $750,000 class action settlement over a 2025 Oracle E-Business Suite data breach by the Clop ransomware group that exposed personal data of approximately 96,911 individuals. Eligible class members can claim up to $5,000 with documentation, about $75 without, plus two years of credit monitoring, with claims due by Oct....
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/28/2026, 4:20:45 PM
Chainlink hits 2026 high of $14.89 as small holders cash out and whales load up
Whale accumulation amid small-holder sell-offs suggests potential market consolidation, impacting future LINK price stability and investor dynamics. The post Chainlink hits 2026 high of $14.89 as small holders cash out and whales load up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/28/2026, 4:20:38 PM
Micron Technology earns Strong Buy rating from Seeking Alpha amid AI skepticism
Micron's strategic contracts may buffer against AI market volatility, highlighting the tension between immediate valuation concerns and long-term growth. The post Micron Technology earns Strong Buy rating from Seeking Alpha amid AI skepticism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 4:19:09 PM
BGB Token Price Faces Fresh Pressure to Fall Under $1 After Bitget Hack
BGB token price is back under pressure as the token struggles below the $2.0-$2.20 resistance belt. That zone closely tracks the middle trendline of a falling wedge that has been developing since late 2024, when BGB peaked near $8.50. BGB Token Price Stays Trapped Below Resistance The setup looked less bleak in July 2026, when …
By Yash Jain 9/28/2026, 4:19:09 PM
Polymarket launches 15-minute Bitcoin price markets on US app
Polymarket's new Bitcoin markets could reshape crypto trading dynamics, prompting regulatory scrutiny and influencing competitors' strategies. The post Polymarket launches 15-minute Bitcoin price markets on US app appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 4:18:07 PM
Trump had private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Trump dined with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss AI regulation. Anthropic's valuation hitting $200B by December at 67.5% YES. The post Trump had private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/28/2026, 4:17:59 PM
Top AI researchers call for oversight of automated model development
The call for oversight highlights the urgent need for governance structures to manage AI's rapid self-improvement and potential risks. The post Top AI researchers call for oversight of automated model development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 9/28/2026, 4:17:42 PM
Tether is a ‘lifeline’ for Iranian regime, Senate Dems say in new report
Democrats on the Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Intelligence published a report alleging that USDT had become a key tool for the Iranian government.
By Nikhilesh De 9/28/2026, 4:16:40 PM
Bitcoin vs Gold Outlook: BTC pulls back alongside XAU/USD ahead of US-Iran indirect talks
Cryptocurrency prices are lethargic on Monday, led by Bitcoin’s (BTC) correction below $84,000. Attempts to restart the uptrend last weekend failed to gather momentum, as BTC was rejected around $85,000.
By N/A 9/28/2026, 4:16:03 PM