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OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules for January 2027
The OCC completed its stablecoin framework, easing reserve restrictions and replacing automated prohibitions on third-party rewards with case-by-case evaluations.
Mastercard Unveils Pre-Settlement Stablecoin Security Screening Tool
Mastercard introduced an API-based risk screening tool that evaluates dollar-backed stablecoin payments for fraud and sanctions risks prior to on-chain settlement.
Hardware Supply Chain Compromises and Ad Phishing Target Crypto Wallets
Hardware implants intercept display data on compromised wallets while separate search engine phishing campaigns target crypto holders online.
Federal Judge Rejects Gemini and CFTC Bid to Void $5M Settlement
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled that shifting agency enforcement priorities do not justify vacating Gemini's 2025 consent order.
Bitcoin Developers and Institutions Debate Quantum Migration Strategies
Coinbase and academic researchers are advancing proposals and code implementations to protect Bitcoin mainnet and Lightning channels against future quantum attacks.
Ledger Investigates $86M Wallet Drains Linked to Reseller CryptoBilis
Ledger is probing reports of unauthorized wallet drains in Southeast Asia tied to reseller CryptoBilis, while on-chain data indicates stolen assets exceeding $86 million.
New York AG Secures $35M Settlement and Lifetime Ban Against Alex Mashinsky
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky faces a lifetime industry ban and up to $35 million in conditional penalties following a New York fraud settlement.
Samsung Integrates Solana USDC Transfers for 82 Million US Galaxy Devices
Samsung Wallet is adding native cross-border USDC transfers on Solana, bypassing traditional crypto setup complexities for millions of US mobile users.
Ethereum Layer-2 Blast Announces Shutdown as Operating Costs Outpace Revenue
The Ethereum layer-2 network Blast is winding down operations as its native token plunged 98% from launch and monthly revenue dropped to under $1,800.
SEC Proposes Framework Allowing Investment Advisers to Self-Custody Crypto
The U.S. SEC proposed rules permitting investment advisers to self-custody client crypto when qualified custodians are unavailable, while authorizing state trust companies as custodians.
Security Disclosures Reveal Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities in Eclair Nodes
Security researcher Matt Morehouse has disclosed multiple denial-of-service vulnerabilities in Eclair, prompting recommendations for node operators to upgrade.
DogeOS Launches Public Testnet to Bring EVM Smart Contracts to Dogecoin
The new layer-2 rollup aims to introduce decentralized finance applications to Dogecoin, though its long-term security model remains dependent on a pending base-layer upgrade.
CFTC Proposes Rules to Classify Event Contracts as Swaps
The CFTC has submitted rules to the White House to define event contracts as swaps, aiming to establish exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets.
Aztec Relaunches zk.money Privacy Wallet on Ethereum Layer 2
Aztec Labs has relaunched zk.money on its Layer 2 network, offering private stablecoin transfers with strict deposit caps and temporary bug mitigations.
Coinbase Gains CFTC Clearing Approval and Expands Citi Integration
CFTC registration of Coinbase Clearing LLC completes the exchange's domestic derivatives stack, enabling 24/7 settlement of fully collateralized contracts in USDC.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Announces Departure and Criticizes KYC
The outgoing regulator is scheduled to step down, leaving behind a legacy of crypto policy work and a final call to replace traditional KYC with cryptographic privacy tools.
Binance Acquires $100 Million Circle Stake in Five-Year USDC Promotion Deal
Binance purchased 1.24 million Circle shares for $100 million in a deal linking equity lockups to a five-year USDC promotional agreement.
ECB Intervention Halts Binance EU Licensing Effort
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reportedly intervened to delay and block Binance from securing a European Union MiCA license through Greek financial regulators.
Bitcoin Core 32.0 Enters Final Testing with Security and Performance Fixes
The upcoming release introduces parallel block database reads, dual fee estimation, and critical security patches for memory exhaustion and command injection.
Revolut Customer Data Compromised Following Fraudulent Subpoena Requests
Attackers leveraged compromised government email domains to extract KYC records from Revolut, later demanding a $3 million Monero ransom.
Circle Launches Arc Mainnet with Institutional Validators
Circle has launched its Arc Layer 1 blockchain with major financial institutions acting as validators and USDC serving as the native gas token.
Ex-Robinhood Engineers Charged with Insider Trading via Hyperliquid
Federal prosecutors charge former Robinhood engineers with using decentralized perpetual contracts to front-run token listings.
DOJ Seeks $61 Million in Crypto Linked to Iranian Oil Laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture complaint targeting $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly laundered from black-market Iranian oil sales through Binance accounts.
Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 25,000 BTC via Preferred Stock Issuance
Strive has increased its total cryptocurrency holdings to 25,000 BTC after acquiring 469 Bitcoin funded entirely through its perpetual preferred stock.
Senate Faces Key Clarity Act Vote After Trump Ethics Compromise
A revised draft of the landmark crypto bill features major concessions on ethics and stablecoin rules ahead of a critical Senate procedural vote.
Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Payward at $21B Valuation
A reported $100 million venture investment from Nasdaq into Payward aims to establish a gateway for distributing tokenized equities with shareholder voting rights.
Bitcoin Volatility Intensifies Near $77K Following Hot US Core CPI Print
Bitcoin experienced sharp intraday swings and a temporary daily golden cross as higher-than-expected U.S. core inflation fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.
US Authorities Freeze $52.8M Linked to Telegram Scam Marketplace Xinbi
The U.S. Secret Service and Treasury have frozen millions in stablecoins and sanctioned the Telegram-based escrow platform Xinbi Guarantee as a transnational criminal organization.
Quantum Resource Requirements for Bitcoin and Ethereum Attacks Halved
Researchers using AI coding agents have reduced the quantum computing resources needed to calculate secp256k1 private keys by 86 percent, halving a previous benchmark set by Google.
US Senate Prepares for Pivotal Clarity Act Vote Amid Intense Lobbying
As the Senate schedules a crucial procedural vote on the Clarity Act, crypto advocates and community banking groups clash over stablecoin yields and regulatory boundaries.
Block Applies for OCC Trust Bank Charter to Expand Bitcoin Custody
Block has applied for a federal trust bank charter to establish Builders Bank & Trust, aiming to consolidate its digital asset custody and settlement under a single national framework.
Capital B Expands Treasury with $29 Million Bitcoin Acquisition
French bitcoin treasury Capital B has acquired 376 BTC, marking its largest purchase of 2026 and increasing its total holdings to 3,521 BTC.
Strive SATA Nears $1B While Strategy Halts Bitcoin Buys
Strive added 1,375 Bitcoin as its SATA preferred stock neared a $1 billion valuation, whereas Strategy halted purchases to buy back stock.
Purported White Hats Drain 4,000 BTC from Liquid Network Federation
An inflation bug in the Elements software allowed attackers to mint unbacked L-BTC and withdraw $320 million from the Liquid Network's reserves.
US August Jobs Report Triggers Bitcoin Dip Amid Rate Hike Speculation
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 after the U.S. labor market added 162,000 jobs in August, shifting expectations toward a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
Trezor Data Breach Expands as ShipMonk Exposes 67,000 More US Customers
A supply-chain breach at shipping partner ShipMonk has exposed the personal details of 67,000 more US Trezor users, raising physical security and phishing risks.