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Bitget breach: hacker moves $83M in XRP beyond Ripple's freeze capability
A hacker from the Bitget exchange breach has transferred approximately $83 million in stolen XRP to new wallets, circumventing Ripple's ability to freeze the assets. About $75 million remains in the original accounts.
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Ethereum's PeerDAS data availability layer runs stable for nearly a year
Vitalik Buterin highlighted that PeerDAS, Ethereum's decentralized data availability mechanism, has operated without major issues for nearly a year. The system allows blockchain consensus on data availability without requiring individual nodes to download entire blocks.
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Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF accumulates 9,261 BTC in five months
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF has amassed approximately 9,261 BTC since its launch, representing significant institutional inflows into spot Bitcoin products.
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a16z questions SEC's crypto buyback guidance, citing potential regulatory gap
Andreessen Horowitz has challenged the SEC's recent FAQ on cryptocurrency buybacks, arguing it may contain a significant loophole in regulatory oversight.
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Fed seeks input on stablecoin issuer rules under GENIUS Act
US regulatory agencies requested public comment on two proposals governing stablecoin issuers, following a missed rule-making deadline under the GENIUS Act a year after its enactment.
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US and UK Treasury yields hit highest levels in decades
US 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.2% this week, the highest since before the 2008 crisis, while UK 10-year yields climbed to 5.38%, a 30-year peak. Rising rates typically reduce appetite for risk assets including crypto.
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Early AAVE whale offloads 30K tokens over two days
An early AAVE holder sold 30,000 AAVE tokens at an average price of $147 per token over the past two days, according to on-chain analysis.
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Aero launches across 7 blockchains on October 21
Aerodrome's Aero token is set to go live on October 21 across seven different blockchain networks, expanding the protocol's reach.
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Aerodrome and Velodrome control 17% of EVM trading volume ahead of AERO merge
Aerodrome and Velodrome protocols collectively handle 17% of Ethereum Virtual Machine trading volume. The merged AERO protocol is set to launch on October 21st.
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Bitcoin on track for second-best Q3 performance on record
Bitcoin is approaching the close of its second-strongest third quarter in history, according to market data.
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to step down Oct. 2
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, a prominent crypto-friendly voice on the commission, will depart her post on October 2 after roughly eight years of service, including leadership of the SEC's Crypto Task Force.
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Binance raises RWUSD yield to 3.61% APR
Binance increased the annual percentage rate on RWUSD, its tokenized U.S. Treasury Bill product, to 3.61%, with daily reward payouts.
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Bitget CEO addresses $350M breach, targets IPO within three years
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen dismissed insider-job claims during a livestream following a $350M unauthorized transfer incident, stating the company plans to pursue an IPO in roughly three years and that a major breach would undermine that goal. Investigators are examining evidence pointing toward the Lazarus Group.
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SEC staff: network maintenance doesn't qualify as essential managerial effort under Howey test
SEC staff clarified that maintaining and upgrading a functional cryptocurrency network generally does not constitute "essential managerial efforts" under the Howey investment test framework.
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Trump rejects Iran peace plan; potential military escalation threatens oil flows
Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalate regional tensions, per WSJ reporting. U.S. officials indicate potential military action could resume after midterms, raising risks to global energy supplies and inflation.
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2,400 BTC moved to Coinbase Institutional from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 2,400 BTC (approximately $202M) from an unidentified wallet to Coinbase's institutional custody platform, signaling potential institutional activity or liquidation pressure.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana ETFs see sustained inflows; XRP ETF extends streak to 6 months
Spot ETFs for BTC, ETH, and SOL have recorded positive net inflows for at least three consecutive months, while XRP ETFs have maintained monthly inflows for six straight months, signaling institutional demand.
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CFTC sues Cash FX over alleged $950M forex-crypto fraud scheme
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed suit against Cash FX, alleging the platform conducted minimal actual forex trading while misappropriating the majority of participant deposits in a scheme linked to cryptocurrency.
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Backpack aims to expand tokenized stocks on Solana from hundreds to thousands of symbols
Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante outlined plans to scale tokenized stock offerings on Solana, targeting seamless integration between traditional brokerage accounts and DeFi protocols across a vastly larger asset catalog.
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Prediction market bets on major US bank failures draw FDIC and Congressional attention
Polymarket contracts wagering on the collapse of JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America have raised concerns among US regulators and lawmakers, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Spot ETFs for BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP post net inflows
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP spot ETFs recorded positive inflows on September 25, with BTC leading at $134.47M, followed by ETH and SOL near $87M each, and XRP at $22.65M.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs extend inflow streaks
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $134M in net inflows on Sept 25, marking seven consecutive days of inflows led by BlackRock's IBIT. Ethereum spot ETFs added $86.95M, extending a six-day inflow streak.
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Analysts debate experimental Bitcoin privacy proposal
A new proposal for private Bitcoin transfers has drawn mixed reactions from analysts, with some flagging its experimental nature and technical risks.
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Solana's faster settlement layer now live on second testnet
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade, targeting 150-millisecond settlement times, is now running on both public testnets, allowing developers to validate applications before mainnet deployment.
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Majority of Bitcoin supply dormant for 6+ months
Analysis shows 81% of circulating BTC has remained unmoved for at least six months, suggesting strong holder conviction and reduced selling pressure.
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XRP Ledger Batch upgrade pushed to Oct. 9 as validator support dips
The XRP Ledger's Batch feature, which bundles up to eight transactions, was delayed after validator support temporarily fell below the required 80% threshold, resetting the two-week activation countdown.
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Bitget to Resume Withdrawals in Phases After Security Vulnerability Fix
Bitget announced it has identified and patched a vulnerability from its September 24 incident, with phased withdrawal resumption starting September 28 (BTC), followed by ETH, USDT, and other assets through October 2. User balances remain intact and the Protection Fund will cover losses.
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Suspected Bitget hacker moves $1.23M in ETH from Binance
On-chain analyst Lookonchain reports a wallet withdrew ~$692K in ETH and $545K in USDT from Binance, converted the stablecoin to additional ETH, and transferred ~458 ETH (~$1.23M total) to an address linked to the Bitget breach.
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Fed proposes stablecoin framework under GENIUS Act
The Federal Reserve has introduced new regulatory proposals for stablecoins as part of the GENIUS Act, setting expectations for how digital asset issuers may need to operate.
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Researchers outline Bitcoin privacy layer modeled on Zcash shielding
Researchers have designed a system enabling private Bitcoin transfers running parallel to the main chain, similar to Zcash's shielded pools. The design remains incomplete on the mechanism to lock and unlock actual BTC.
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500K SOL moved to Binance from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 500,000 SOL (approximately $60.5M) from an unidentified address to Binance, potentially signaling a large holder's intent to sell or rebalance.
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SEC's Hester Peirce to step down in October, join law school
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, a prominent crypto advocate, will depart the agency on October 2 after nine years and transition to Regent University School of Law as an associate professor in November.
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US dollar purchasing power down 23.6% since early 2020
The US dollar has depreciated significantly in real terms, losing nearly a quarter of its purchasing power over roughly four years, a macro backdrop often cited in crypto adoption discussions.
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Brazil proposes self-custody reporting threshold and transfer delays
Brazil is considering new rules requiring reporting of self-custody crypto holdings above $10K and imposing a 24-hour delay on transfers, signaling tighter regulatory oversight of non-custodial assets.
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250M USDC minted at Circle Treasury
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint transaction at the USDC Treasury, representing a significant stablecoin supply increase.
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Circle and Tether freeze $318K in stablecoins tied to Bitget hack
Circle and Tether blacklisted addresses linked to the Bitget exploit, freezing ~218K USDT and ~100K USDC. The frozen amount represents a small portion of stolen assets; attackers still control significant ETH holdings that stablecoin issuers cannot block.
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Kalshi wins Sixth Circuit ruling to operate event contracts in Ohio, Tennessee
Prediction market platform Kalshi secured a federal appeals court decision permitting its event contracts to remain operational in Ohio and Tennessee, marking a regulatory victory for the blockchain-based trading venue.
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New wallet moves $39M in HYPE tokens from major exchanges
A newly created wallet withdrew 428,640 HYPE tokens (valued at ~$39M) across Bybit, Kraken, Wintermute, Gate, and OKX within 8 hours, according to on-chain tracking.
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SEC clarifies token buybacks, staking receipts may not trigger securities rules
SEC staff issued FAQs clarifying that token buybacks and ongoing development of functional crypto networks generally do not constitute "essential managerial efforts" under the Howey test. Staking receipt tokens may qualify as digital tools or commodities depending on structure.
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AlphaFi halts deposits and loans following oracle malfunction
AlphaFi has disabled new deposits and loans after an oracle error. The Sui Foundation is providing support as users are instructed to withdraw from four Slush strategies immediately.
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