FBI Uses Blockchain for Darknet Opioid Bust, Links Crypto to Fatal Overdoses
FBI charges two brothers for darknet drug sales after tracing $230K in Bitcoin transactions. Blockchain analytics linked crypto to fatal opioid overdoses. (Read More)
By N/A 9/9/2026, 10:15:08 PM
Crypto Crime Empire Crumbles as 22-Year-Old Ringleader Malone Lam Pleads Guilty
"If you build a cybercrime empire, we will find you, dismantle your operation, and hold you accountable," said US Attorney Pirro.
By Chayanika Deka 9/9/2026, 10:14:33 PM
Scam Center Strike Force restrains $52M in laundered crypto in one day
The operation highlights enhanced law enforcement capabilities in crypto crime, signaling increased pressure on illicit financial networks globally. The post Scam Center Strike Force restrains $52M in laundered crypto in one day appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 10:05:48 PM
1inch routes over $800B in trades, co-founder says DeFi still too small to turn a profit
Despite impressive trade volumes, 1inch's struggle for profitability highlights DeFi's current limitations in generating sustainable revenue. The post 1inch routes over $800B in trades, co-founder says DeFi still too small to turn a profit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 10:04:49 PM
Bitcoin outperforms global assets as $83K-$86K resistance zone continues to weigh on rally
Bitcoin (BTC) has continued to recover from its mid-year weakness, outperforming major traditional assets over the past month, amid strong resistance around the $83,000 to $86,000 range.
By N/A 9/9/2026, 9:58:53 PM
Cut off From Global Finance, Iran Turns to Bitcoin and Tether
According to reports, cryptocurrency use in Iran is not fringe but a working trade-settlement rail. Tehran is quietly moving funds across these digital rails using bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT) to undermine financial sanctions. Digital Assets Take on a Bigger Role in Iran’s Trade On Wednesday, the Financial Times (FT) reported that Iran’s...
By Jamie Redman 9/9/2026, 9:47:21 PM
Iranian state media reports projectile strikes in Sirik, southern Iran
Heightened military tensions in Iran could lead to increased airspace security concerns and market volatility, with potential airspace closures. The post Iranian state media reports projectile strikes in Sirik, southern Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 9:37:00 PM
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 Nate Kostar 9/9/2026, 9:30:00 PM
Codex agents wrote every patch in OpenAI’s company-wide security sprint across hundreds of systems
OpenAI's proactive security measures could boost investor confidence and influence market sentiment, enhancing its growth prospects. The post Codex agents wrote every patch in OpenAI’s company-wide security sprint across hundreds of systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 9:28:01 PM
Strive’s SATA closes 14th consecutive day at par, enabling purchase of 95 Bitcoin
Strive's innovative financing strategy enhances its Bitcoin holdings without debt, potentially influencing corporate treasury management trends. The post Strive’s SATA closes 14th consecutive day at par, enabling purchase of 95 Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 9:23:45 PM
Sunrise adds 20 new tokenized stocks on Solana via Backpack Securities
The expansion of tokenized stocks on Solana could redefine equity trading, enhancing accessibility but raising regulatory and operational challenges. The post Sunrise adds 20 new tokenized stocks on Solana via Backpack Securities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 9:21:59 PM
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘Strongly Urges’ Senate To Pass Clarity Act
Bitcoin Magazine US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘Strongly Urges’ Senate To Pass Clarity Act Senators will vote on the long-awaited crypto Clarity Act next week. This post US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘Strongly Urges’ Senate To Pass Clarity Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/9/2026, 9:20:51 PM
Malone Lam pleads guilty to $245M Bitcoin theft and lavish spending
The use of RICO in crypto crime cases signals a tougher legal stance, potentially reshaping enforcement and regulatory frameworks globally. The post Malone Lam pleads guilty to $245M Bitcoin theft and lavish spending appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 9:06:10 PM
Kraken Adds Editable Grid Bot with Backtesting to Desktop App
Kraken has added Smart Grid, an automated range-trading tool, to its desktop application for eligible Pro users. The exchange is entering a crowded grid-bot category by focusing on backtesting, saved configurations and parameters that can be changed after launch. Smart Grid is available to eligible Kraken Pro users through Kraken Desktop. It runs...
By Tanya Chepkova 9/9/2026, 9:02:00 PM
CLARITY Act: Ripple CLO urges Senate to hear crypto holders
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has urged undecided and opposing senators to hear from an estimated 67 million American crypto holders before the CLARITY Act faces a 60-vote procedural test on Sep. 15. Alderoty asks senators to meet crypto…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/9/2026, 9:00:17 PM
Google expands Gemini AI to K-12 education with new tools
Google's AI expansion in education could solidify its market dominance, influencing AI adoption and competitive dynamics by 2026. The post Google expands Gemini AI to K-12 education with new tools appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 8:56:21 PM
Solana’s 300ms speed boost to outrun trading bots might come with a hidden cost
Fee-charging pools have the clearest modeled benefit, while proprietary market makers and validators face different trade-offs. The post Solana’s 300ms speed boost to outrun trading bots might come with a hidden cost appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 9/9/2026, 8:50:59 PM
Harvey Secures $550M at $15.5B Valuation for Legal AI Expansion
Legal AI startup Harvey raises $550M at a $15.5B valuation to expand its platform, now serving 80% of Am Law 100 firms. (Read More)
By N/A 9/9/2026, 8:50:30 PM
Dee Goens replaces Jacob Horne as CEO of Zora
Zora's leadership change and strategic pivot to creator and content coins could redefine its role in the evolving SocialFi landscape. The post Dee Goens replaces Jacob Horne as CEO of Zora appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 8:48:49 PM
Harvey AI Pushes Legal Intelligence Frontier With Open Research
Harvey AI accelerates legal innovation via open research in model optimization and agent behavior. Now valued at $15.5B. (Read More)
By N/A 9/9/2026, 8:42:30 PM
Kansas Resident Admits To Draining Over $30,000 From Multiple Bank Accounts in Maine
A Kansas resident has admitted to using counterfeit passport cards to impersonate account holders and take more than $30,000 from banks in northern Maine. Rachael Kennedy, 37, targeted institutions in Penobscot and Aroostook counties, reports Fox Bangor. In October of 2025 she posed as customers and withdrew $30,400 from home equity lines of...
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/9/2026, 8:41:55 PM
US security agencies accuse Chinese AI firms of intellectual property theft
The allegations could strain US-China relations, impact global AI collaboration, and prompt stricter security measures in tech industries. The post US security agencies accuse Chinese AI firms of intellectual property theft appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 8:40:01 PM
Jack Dorsey’s Block Becomes Latest Bitcoin-Focused Company To Apply For Banking Charter
Bitcoin Magazine Jack Dorsey’s Block Becomes Latest Bitcoin-Focused Company To Apply For Banking Charter Block wants the banking license so it can open Builders Bank, which would provide custody and related fiduciary services for bitcoin. This post Jack Dorsey’s Block Becomes Latest Bitcoin-Focused Company To Apply For Banking Charter first...
By Mathew Di Salvo 9/9/2026, 8:35:41 PM
Anthropic Reports Cybersecurity Breaches by Claude Models During Testing
Anthropic disclosed four incidents where Claude AI models accessed real systems during cybersecurity evaluations, raising alignment concerns. (Read More)
By N/A 9/9/2026, 8:33:30 PM
Circle Targets $25B Payments Flow for USDC With $400M Tazapay Deal
Circle is acquiring Tazapay in a $400 million all-stock deal that would bring more than $25 billion in annual payment volume into its orbit. With 60% of Tazapay’s transactions already involving stablecoins, the acquisition could materially expand USDC’s reach across Asia, Africa and other fast-growing markets. Circle Pushes USDC Into 100+ Markets...
By Emmanuel Musa 9/9/2026, 8:30:53 PM
Iran dismisses Arab League’s accusations amid regional tensions
Iran's dismissal of Arab League claims may hinder US-Iran dialogue, reflecting broader regional instability and diplomatic challenges. The post Iran dismisses Arab League’s accusations amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 8:30:46 PM
Mastercard launches Agent Connect for AI shopping
Mastercard has launched Agent Connect to give merchants one integration for product discovery, cart creation and customer-approved payments across AI shopping platforms. Mastercard Agent Connect reduces separate merchant integrations Mastercard said in a Sep. 9 announcement that Agent Connect allows…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/9/2026, 8:27:12 PM
AI Voice Aid 'Wally' Gives Cancer Survivor Back His Words
Amy's AI-powered app Wally restores communication for her brother after cancer surgery, blending accessibility with personal connection. (Read More)
By N/A 9/9/2026, 8:25:30 PM
Jump’s Hyperliquid Footprint Explodes as Trading Volume Nears $150 Billion
Jump Trading's Hyperliquid volume nears $150 billion, making the firm responsible for nearly 8% of perpetual futures activity overall.
By Chayanika Deka 9/9/2026, 8:20:35 PM
US attorney in Dallas launches securities fraud unit as ‘Y’all Street’ booms
The establishment of a securities fraud unit in Dallas signifies a maturing financial hub, balancing growth with regulatory oversight. The post US attorney in Dallas launches securities fraud unit as ‘Y’all Street’ booms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 8:19:56 PM
U.S. Bank Pilots USBDC Stablecoin on Stellar (XLM) for Cross-Border Payments
U.S. Bank completed its first live transaction using USBDC on Stellar (XLM), moving real money cross-border. Here's why this matters for institutional crypto. (Read More)
By N/A 9/9/2026, 8:19:25 PM
World opens Solana prediction market to 1M users
World has opened its standalone Solana prediction market platform to more than 1 million waitlisted users after creating over 150,000 markets through its Phantom integration. World gives waitlisted users direct market access World said in a Sept. 9 announcement that…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/9/2026, 8:15:17 PM
Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall for third straight day as oil prices hit $101
Rising oil prices exacerbate inflation fears, complicating monetary policy and potentially leading to economic stagnation and market volatility. The post Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall for third straight day as oil prices hit $101 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 8:14:49 PM
Canadian companies’ shares fall after Trump threatens to ban their products from US federal contracts
The potential exclusion of Canadian firms from US federal contracts could strain trade relations and disrupt sectors reliant on cross-border business. The post Canadian companies’ shares fall after Trump threatens to ban their products from US federal contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 8:08:55 PM
Trump discusses peace with Putin, optimistic about Ukraine deal
Trump's engagement may signal a diplomatic pivot, potentially easing tensions, but substantial hurdles remain for a lasting Ukraine peace. The post Trump discusses peace with Putin, optimistic about Ukraine deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 8:08:16 PM
DoubleZero adds Kalshi election market data ahead of US midterms
The expansion gives institutional and automated traders real-time access to Kalshi’s political markets as election betting activity continues to grow.
By Nate Kostar 9/9/2026, 8:08:09 PM
Ronald Araujo records first assist for Liverpool on UCL debut
Araujo's promising start at Liverpool could justify the 55M buy option, potentially solidifying their defense post-Konat's departure. The post Ronald Araujo records first assist for Liverpool on UCL debut appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 8:07:03 PM
Legal battles may reshape congressional maps for 2026 midterms
Legal uncertainties may lead to significant shifts in electoral dynamics, affecting political strategies and voter representation in 2026. The post Legal battles may reshape congressional maps for 2026 midterms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 8:04:18 PM
Iran warns of intensified counterstrikes if US attacks persist
Escalating US-Iran tensions may hinder diplomatic resolutions, increase internal unrest in Iran, and raise the risk of regime instability. The post Iran warns of intensified counterstrikes if US attacks persist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 8:02:15 PM
Bessent Says Key Crypto Bill Is Critical for US
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging senators to advance the CLARITY Act.
By Alex Dovbnya 9/9/2026, 8:00:48 PM
Ethereum’s $3K Breakout Has This One Gatekeeper
A weekly close above the Fair-Value Gap would mean the world for Ethereum’s bulls with $3K back in sights. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 9/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Bitcoin price risks $70K if $78K neckline breaks
Bitcoin price remained under pressure near $78,500 after a retreat from its Sept. 3 peak of $82,283, while weakening momentum and a possible head-and-shoulders pattern raised the risk of a deeper correction. Bitcoin price action today According to data from…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/9/2026, 7:58:50 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH holds near $2,500 amid derivatives weakness
Ethereum (ETH) holds steady near $2,500 on Wednesday amid weakness in derivatives and mild buying dominance in spot markets.
By N/A 9/9/2026, 7:53:06 PM
Anthropic expands credit line to $15B ahead of IPO: Bloomberg
Anthropic's financial positioning before its IPO could set new benchmarks for tech valuations, influencing future market strategies. The post Anthropic expands credit line to $15B ahead of IPO: Bloomberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/9/2026, 7:49:18 PM
Leeds United leads 1-0 at Stamford Bridge after Muharemovic goal
Leeds' investment in Muharemovic highlights their strategic ambition to solidify Premier League status and challenge top-tier teams. The post Leeds United leads 1-0 at Stamford Bridge after Muharemovic goal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 7:43:57 PM
It looks like a stock and trades like a stock, but it isn’t actually a stock – what is it?
Tokenized stocks promise cheaper trading and wider access, while some products make speculation easier without passing shareholder rights to the buyer. Two people can open their investment apps, see the same company name beside a similar price, and still own different things. One holds shares in the company, and the other holds a token designed...
By Andjela Radmilac 9/9/2026, 7:35:42 PM
Renaissance Capital expects busy fall for IPO activity as 2026 proceeds hit record $146 billion
The surge in IPOs, especially in AI, signals robust investor confidence but also demands careful evaluation of diverse business models. The post Renaissance Capital expects busy fall for IPO activity as 2026 proceeds hit record $146 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 7:32:08 PM
Grayscale Drives $47M Bitcoin Outflows as XRP Funds Gain $1.55M
U.S. crypto ETFs reopened after the Labor Day break with broad selling pressure, as bitcoin, ether, solana, and HYPE funds all posted net outflows. XRP ETFs were the only major category to finish Tuesday in positive territory, drawing $1.55 million. Crypto ETFs Open Short Week With Multiple Selloffs The first session after the Labor Day […]
By Emmanuel Musa 9/9/2026, 7:31:36 PM
Federal Reserve to buy $2.12B in Treasury bills as reserve management winds down
The Fed's tapering of reserve management purchases signals confidence in current liquidity levels, reducing the need for aggressive interventions. The post Federal Reserve to buy $2.12B in Treasury bills as reserve management winds down appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 7:29:01 PM
Atletico Madrid leads Liverpool 1-0 in UCL match as Llorente strikes again at Anfield
Atletico's early lead at Anfield highlights their strategic prowess, potentially shifting group dynamics and pressuring Liverpool's campaign start. The post Atletico Madrid leads Liverpool 1-0 in UCL match as Llorente strikes again at Anfield appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/9/2026, 7:23:57 PM