Elderly Woman From Massachusetts Masterminds $10,930,940 Ponzi Scheme Impacting 204 Victims
An 83-year-old Lexington woman pleaded guilty to five counts of wire fraud after Ideal Financial drained $10.93 million from 204 investors in a Ponzi scheme. The post Elderly Woman From Massachusetts Masterminds $10,930,940 Ponzi Scheme Impacting 204 Victims appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/12/2026, 9:15:49 AM
Bitwise is closing the lowest-fee Dogecoin ETF after rivals captured nearly all the capital
BWOW held about $687,730 while the three spot products tracked by SoSoValue held $11.83 million as of Sept. 10. The post Bitwise is closing the lowest-fee Dogecoin ETF after rivals captured nearly all the capital appeared first on CryptoSlate.
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/12/2026, 9:00:19 AM
Manchester United hosts Manchester City in Enzo Maresca’s first derby as City boss
Maresca's debut derby could redefine Citys trajectory, testing his leadership amid high expectations and United's evolving resilience. The post Manchester United hosts Manchester City in Enzo Maresca’s first derby as City boss appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 8:59:22 AM
Iran won’t bow to US, says Pezeshkian, as India’s Modi calls for dialogue
Iran's firm stance against U.S. pressure and India's mediation efforts could reshape regional diplomacy, impacting future geopolitical dynamics. The post Iran won’t bow to US, says Pezeshkian, as India’s Modi calls for dialogue appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/12/2026, 8:56:50 AM
Coinbase Releases 'Pulse Mode' Feature Alongside Wallet Upgrade, CEO Reveals
Coinbase has released a new feature to make perpetual trading easier and seamless after rebranding its Base App to Coinbase Wallet.
By Caroline Amosun 9/12/2026, 8:53:03 AM
BIS warns AI could cut banks’ patching window to minutes
Advanced AI has cut the time banks may have to repair software flaws from weeks to minutes, according to a new Bank for International Settlements paper that calls for faster security decisions and patching. The Bank for International Settlements paper,…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/12/2026, 8:45:49 AM
Mohammadreza Mohseni-Sani says Iran no longer bound by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Iran's NPT withdrawal heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting market confidence in future US-Iran nuclear agreements and economic deals. The post Mohammadreza Mohseni-Sani says Iran no longer bound by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/12/2026, 8:39:31 AM
Singapore auctions assets seized in $2.37B money laundering case
Singapore has opened online bidding for the first 624 luxury items forfeited in its S$3 billion, or roughly $2.37 billion, money laundering case. Hotlotz said in its auction announcement that bidding for both sales began on Sep. 7. The Singapore…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/12/2026, 8:32:49 AM
Revolut exposed Bitcoin records after fake agency request
Revolut has disclosed customer identities and financial records, including Bitcoin transaction histories, after acting on a fraudulent request that appeared to come from a government agency. According to a Revolut customer notice shared on Telegram by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, the…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/12/2026, 8:16:37 AM
Washington State Women Orchestrate Identity Theft and Bank Fraud Operation, Hitting Over 250 People
Two Washington women received prison terms for a years-long identity theft and bank fraud scheme that targeted more than 250 victims and attempted to steal at least $330,000. The post Washington State Women Orchestrate Identity Theft and Bank Fraud Operation, Hitting Over 250 People appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/12/2026, 8:15:26 AM
Revolut reportedly disclosed customer data, including Bitcoin records, after unauthorized government request
This incident highlights the critical need for robust verification processes to prevent unauthorized data disclosures and protect customer privacy. The post Revolut reportedly disclosed customer data, including Bitcoin records, after unauthorized government request appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 9/12/2026, 8:11:27 AM
Fetch.ai releases A2A Outbound Adapter for seamless agent integration
Fetch.ai's A2A Outbound Adapter could significantly enhance AI interoperability, fostering more efficient cross-platform collaboration and innovation. The post Fetch.ai releases A2A Outbound Adapter for seamless agent integration appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 8:07:21 AM
NFT sales rise 6.8% to $46.8M as Bitcoin trades surge
NFT sales reached approximately $46.78 million over the seven days ending Sep. 12, up 6.8% from the previous seven-day period, according to CryptoSlam data. Ethereum led blockchain sales, while a small number of high-value Bitcoin transactions accounted for much of…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/12/2026, 7:55:45 AM
Russia targets civilians in Kramatorsk, escalating conflict in Ukraine
The escalation in Kramatorsk may signal a broader Russian strategy to control key urban areas, affecting regional stability and diplomacy. The post Russia targets civilians in Kramatorsk, escalating conflict in Ukraine appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/12/2026, 7:54:04 AM
Ethereum Whales Just Woke Up as ETH Exploded to 8-Month High: What’s Next?
What happened within the ETH ecosystem on Friday when the asset rocketed to an 8-month high?
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/12/2026, 7:40:37 AM
A16z Wants Your Crypto Private and Your Car Tracked by Flock
Big money, huge interests, and two different positions on privacy: Venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) has fiercely defended its investment in the controversial Flock surveillance network while pouring millions into financial privacy simultaneously. A16z Stance On Privacy And Flock Explained As the fight over Flock automated...
By Linas Kmieliauskas 9/12/2026, 7:30:20 AM
Crypto VC funding: Payward’s $100M deal leads Latitude’s $35M round
Crypto companies announced $151 million in disclosed financing across five deals from Sep. 5–11, 2026. The largest was Nasdaq Ventures’ agreement to invest $100 million in Kraken parent Payward; Latitude’s $35 million Series A ranked second. The total includes Nasdaq’s…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/12/2026, 7:29:10 AM
Explosion at Bulgarian weapons facility raises Eastern Europe tensions
The explosion exacerbates Eastern Europe's security concerns, potentially straining NATO-Russia relations and increasing geopolitical risks. The post Explosion at Bulgarian weapons facility raises Eastern Europe tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/12/2026, 7:23:14 AM
Blockstream bets 600 Bitcoin by rejecting Liquid hacker’s $50 million bounty demand
Blockstream is refusing to pay the Liquid attacker nearly 600 Bitcoin (roughly $50 million), escalating a dispute over how the crypto industry should reward partial restitution. The standoff follows an unusual recovery from the Sept. 6 exploit, when a vulnerability allowed the attacker to create about 4,000 unbacked L-BTC and withdraw roughly...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/12/2026, 7:20:37 AM
BNB Price Faces $750 Test After Sharp Rebound: Can Bulls Push Higher?
BNB’s price rebound has brought it back to the level where the summer rally started to run into heavy supply. The token is around $731, after climbing sharply from its late-August base and briefly trading near $770 earlier this month. The recovery has therefore reached a straightforward test: buyers need to take back the $750 …
By Shubham Vishwakarma 9/12/2026, 7:15:03 AM
Alleged Scammer Drains $33,000+ From Connecticut Bank in Forgery and Identity Theft Scheme
A Hartford man faces felony charges after police say forged documents and stolen identities fueled more than $33,000 in fraudulent withdrawals from Thomaston Savings Bank. The post Alleged Scammer Drains $33,000+ From Connecticut Bank in Forgery and Identity Theft Scheme appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Daily Hodl Agent 9/12/2026, 7:04:13 AM
Crypto Liquidity Is Moving – Here’s Where the Money Is Going
Crypto liquidity is becoming increasingly divided across networks and market sectors. Ethereum and Tron still hold the largest stablecoin reserves, while Solana is leading spot DEX activity and Hyperliquid dominates on-chain perpetual trading. The latest on-chain data shows that the largest stablecoin base does not necessarily translate into the...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 9/12/2026, 6:54:03 AM
Russia strikes two cargo ships in Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
The attack on Chornomorsk port could hinder Ukraine's economic resilience and complicate its strategic military objectives in the region. The post Russia strikes two cargo ships in Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/12/2026, 6:44:32 AM
Fed Rate Hike Odds Jump to 87% as FOMC Meeting Nears
The Federal Reserve is heading toward a major policy test as markets now see an 87% chance of a rate hike at the September 15–16 meeting. The shift comes after August CPI kept inflation above the Fed’s 2% target. With Bitcoin near $77,256, traders are now watching how higher rates could affect the crypto market. …
By Rizwan Ansari 9/12/2026, 6:24:49 AM
Liquid Network loses $320M, CLARITY vote nears, Bitcoin ETFs shed $463M | Weekly recap
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, a withdrawal of nearly 4,000 BTC forced Liquid Network to suspend transactions before operators began a limited restart. The U.S. CLARITY Act faced fresh doubts ahead of a Sep. 15 Senate vote,…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/12/2026, 6:23:55 AM
Iran asserts full control over Strait of Hormuz amidst US tensions
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz may escalate geopolitical tensions, affecting global oil markets and complicating diplomatic efforts. The post Iran asserts full control over Strait of Hormuz amidst US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/12/2026, 6:15:47 AM
Meta’s chief AI officer says AI agent swarm outperformed 100 engineers
Meta's AI agent swarm highlights the potential for AI systems to efficiently handle specific tasks, challenging traditional engineering roles. The post Meta’s chief AI officer says AI agent swarm outperformed 100 engineers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 6:14:48 AM
Bitcoin Investors Now Have the Full Picture Before the Fed’s Move: Here’s What It Says
BTC, alongside stocks and gold, went through intense volatility on Friday after the release of the CPI data. But what comes next?
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/12/2026, 5:50:29 AM
Bitcoin ETFs lose $462.7M as Ethereum funds gain $196.9M
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have lost $462.7 million during the September 8–11 trading week, while Ethereum funds have gained $196.9 million and Solana funds have drawn a smaller $9.7 million inflow. Farside Investors’ Bitcoin ETF data shows that the funds…
By Lawrence Mondal 9/12/2026, 5:49:59 AM
BlackRock ETF clients purchase $149M in Ethereum as institutional appetite surges
Institutional interest in Ethereum ETFs highlights growing mainstream adoption, but also poses risks of market volatility during sentiment shifts. The post BlackRock ETF clients purchase $149M in Ethereum as institutional appetite surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 5:41:47 AM
Canada Regulator Clears Tokenized Deposits for Banking System
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions adopted an innovation-friendly approach to tokenized deposits, stressing that they are “not legally distinct” from traditional deposits, paving the way for banks and other financial institutions to build onchain rails for their operations. Canadian Banking Regulator Takes A Stance...
By Sergio Goschenko 9/12/2026, 5:30:45 AM
Zinedine Zidane names 50 players in preliminary squad for France
Zidane's expansive squad selection signals a strategic overhaul, potentially reshaping France's football dynamics for upcoming tournaments. The post Zinedine Zidane names 50 players in preliminary squad for France appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 5:04:14 AM
Bitcoin ETFs see $13M outflows while Ethereum ETFs pull in $216M in a single day
The contrasting ETF flows highlight shifting institutional preferences, signaling potential strategic reallocations within the crypto market. The post Bitcoin ETFs see $13M outflows while Ethereum ETFs pull in $216M in a single day appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 4:27:37 AM
Tesla builds largest grid battery in US at xAI’s Memphis site
The massive battery installation at xAI's Memphis site highlights a shift towards sustainable energy solutions, impacting regional energy dynamics. The post Tesla builds largest grid battery in US at xAI’s Memphis site appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 4:16:20 AM
Metaplanet CEO surrenders $220 million in stock rights to rebuild trust with investors
Metaplanet is cutting executive rewards after concluding that later Bitcoin purchases created less value per share. On Sept. 11, the Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury company announced it has reset its Series 10 stock acquisition rights, eliminating more than $220 million in warrant value. This also removes compensation generated by share issuance...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9/12/2026, 4:10:06 AM
Sydney Sweeney Takes Equity in Novig for Its Viral Ad
More details have come forth about Sydney Sweeney’s viral ad for sports prediction market Novig, which drew an adult content warning on X. It has now been revealed that the actress has joined Novig as a strategic partner and equity holder, with the company’s chief executive claiming she approached him first. Viral Ad Came With […]
By Luci Kelemen 9/12/2026, 4:05:48 AM
How High Could XRP Go if Trump Gives Every American $5K? ChatGPT Sets Specific Targets
"If the $5,000 payments actually heppen, I think XRP would be one of the better-positioned large-cap altcoins to benefit," said the AI.
By Jordan Lyanchev 9/12/2026, 4:03:39 AM
Last Time XRP Was 'Anti-Volatile' Like This, It Went on a 240-Day Sideways Drift
As the US Senate prepares to vote on the CLARITY Act, XRP volatility dies down — locking price in a familiar trap.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 9/12/2026, 4:00:00 AM
Chinese AI firms snub US delegation over sanction concerns
Rising U.S.-China tech tensions may hinder diplomatic engagement, impacting market dynamics and increasing geopolitical risks in AI sectors. The post Chinese AI firms snub US delegation over sanction concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/12/2026, 3:59:40 AM
Chinese entities gave Iran satellite images of air base before missile strike killed 3 US service members in Jordan: report
The incident underscores escalating geopolitical tensions and intelligence-sharing complexities, potentially destabilizing regional security dynamics. The post Chinese entities gave Iran satellite images of air base before missile strike killed 3 US service members in Jordan: report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/12/2026, 3:47:53 AM
European natural gas prices headed for their biggest weekly gain since July as the conflict in the Middle East intensified
Rising European gas prices amid Middle East tensions could trigger broader energy market volatility, impacting global oil dynamics. The post European natural gas prices headed for their biggest weekly gain since July as the conflict in the Middle East intensified appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/12/2026, 3:36:56 AM
$346B in tokenized assets now spans 47 different asset types
The diversification of tokenized assets across 47 types highlights blockchain's growing role in transforming traditional finance sectors. The post $346B in tokenized assets now spans 47 different asset types appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 3:34:46 AM
Coinbase Wallet rolls out pulse mode for simpler perp trading
Coinbase Wallet's pulse mode could democratize access to complex trading, potentially increasing crypto market participation and liquidity. The post Coinbase Wallet rolls out pulse mode for simpler perp trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 3:04:14 AM
Morgan Stanley: data centers must break ground by October to open before end of 2027
The urgency to start data center projects highlights the critical need for strategic planning to overcome infrastructure and power constraints. The post Morgan Stanley: data centers must break ground by October to open before end of 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 3:03:33 AM
Markets brace for series of Federal Reserve rate hikes by mid-2026: WSJ
Anticipated rate hikes could tighten financial conditions, impacting borrowing costs, investment decisions, and economic growth dynamics. The post Markets brace for series of Federal Reserve rate hikes by mid-2026: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 9/12/2026, 3:02:23 AM
Ruben Amorim confirms Christian Pulisic’s return for AC Milan against Lazio
Pulisic's return boosts Milan's tactical flexibility, enhancing their attacking options and potentially impacting their Serie A campaign positively. The post Ruben Amorim confirms Christian Pulisic’s return for AC Milan against Lazio appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 3:00:02 AM
+463 Billion Shiba Inu in 24 Hours: Can Bulls Save SHIB's Price?
Shiba Inu regains serious placement on the market with a possibility of going further.
By Arman Shirinyan 9/12/2026, 3:00:00 AM
Wealth Managers Signal Crypto Shift With 60% Planning Allocations
Crypto buying plans and bullish price expectations emerged from a wealth manager poll, with 60% planning allocations within a year and an equal share anticipating year-end gains. Yet 67% had no existing crypto allocation. Polled Wealth Managers Signal Plans for Crypto Exposure Potential crypto demand emerged from a presentation to 400 wealth...
By Kevin Helms 9/12/2026, 2:30:12 AM
Onchain equities surpass governance tokens in user engagement as tokenized stock trading explodes
The rapid rise of onchain equities highlights a shift towards decentralized finance, but reliance on a single platform poses systemic risks. The post Onchain equities surpass governance tokens in user engagement as tokenized stock trading explodes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 2:14:17 AM
Tokenized ETF deposits into DeFi venues surge 19x to $68M
The surge in tokenized ETF deposits into DeFi highlights a shift towards integrating traditional finance with decentralized platforms, enhancing liquidity and accessibility. The post Tokenized ETF deposits into DeFi venues surge 19x to $68M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 9/12/2026, 2:05:14 AM