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Bitcoin holds ground in September despite rate hikes and dollar strength
Bitcoin has declined only 1.5% through September—historically its weakest month—and remains positioned for its first quarterly gain in a year despite headwinds from rising rates, oil prices, and a stronger dollar.
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UAE and Sweden arrest seven in $7.1M crypto laundering investigation
Authorities in the UAE and Sweden have arrested seven individuals in connection with a cryptocurrency laundering operation involving approximately $7.1 million, reportedly linked to contract killing activities.
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NEAR Protocol rolls out private perpetuals with position anonymity via Hyperliquid
NEAR protocol has launched a default privacy feature for perpetual futures that obscures position ownership, leveraging Hyperliquid infrastructure.
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Ethereum Foundation transfers $2.45M ETH to unlabeled Gnosis Safe
Arkham Intelligence reports the Ethereum Foundation moved $2.45M in ETH to an unidentified Gnosis Safe wallet. The Foundation retains $235.46M ETH and $23M USDC in on-chain holdings; the destination wallet's control status remains unclear.
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JPMorgan raises ECB rate hike forecast for March 2027 after December move
JPMorgan now expects the ECB to raise rates by 25 basis points in March 2027, following a December hike, reversing its prior view that rates would hold steady through 2027.
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UAE and Sweden arrest seven in $7.1M crypto laundering investigation linked to organized crime
Authorities in the UAE and Sweden arrested seven individuals in connection with a cryptocurrency laundering network worth $7.1 million, with investigators uncovering ties to organized crime and murder-for-hire schemes through blockchain transaction analysis.
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FINRA orders Schwab to pay $1.3M for failing to flag crypto scam targeting elderly client
A FINRA arbitration panel ruled that Charles Schwab must pay $1.3 million after the broker failed to detect warning signs of a cryptocurrency fraud affecting an older customer.
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Solana processes 420M USDC in monthly volume
Solana reported 420 million USDC transactions over a one-month period, highlighting stablecoin adoption and transaction throughput on the network.
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US Treasury sanctions crypto exchange linked to Iran's Hormuz shipping operations
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on a cryptocurrency exchange allegedly used to facilitate Iran's financial activities related to maritime tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
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900 BTC moved from Binance to Kraken
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 900 BTC (approximately $70.3M) from Binance to Kraken, signaling potential trading or custody activity between major exchanges.
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US Treasury sanctions crypto exchange linked to Iranian military Bitcoin transfers
OFAC sanctioned BitBank, alleging the exchange processed hundreds of millions in Bitcoin for Iran's Revolutionary Guards over two months, reportedly tied to maritime toll schemes.
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BOJ raises rates to 31-year high, signals dovish stance; yen weakens
Japan's central bank lifted rates to 1.25%, the highest in three decades, but signaled a cautious approach that weakened the yen and boosted Japanese equities. The dovish tilt suggests limited near-term tightening.
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SEC grants 5-year relief window for tokenized stock platforms
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced a five-year conditional exemption for eligible tokenized securities platforms and liquidity providers. The relief excludes synthetic stocks, allows public companies to opt out, and requires token holders retain traditional shareholder rights including voting and dividends.
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XRP treasury firm Evernorth raises $30M for token acquisition ahead of Nasdaq debut
Evernorth, an XRP treasury company, secured $30M in convertible notes from South Korean investor NH Investment & Securities. The funding is contingent on a SPAC merger closing and will be used to acquire XRP tokens before the firm's planned Nasdaq listing under ticker XRPN.
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Binance reaffirms push for European MiCA authorization despite ECB reports
Binance has declined to comment on reports of ECB involvement in its Greek MiCA licensing application, but reiterated its commitment to obtaining regulatory authorization across Europe.
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Large Bitcoin withdrawal from Coinbase to new address
Whale Alert detected a 682 BTC transfer (worth ~$53.2M) moving from Coinbase to a previously unused wallet, signaling potential accumulation or custody change.
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ZARsc, Rand-pegged stablecoin, launches on Solana
Supercoin, an FSCA-licensed crypto service provider, has launched ZARsc, a South African Rand-pegged stablecoin on Solana, with custody managed by Fireblocks and compliance screening via Chainalysis.
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880 BTC moved to Coinbase from unknown source
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 880 bitcoin (approximately $68.4M) from an unidentified wallet to Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange.
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Upbit delists ICX trading pair citing unresolved security risks
South Korea's largest exchange Upbit will delist the ICX/KRW pair on October 19, 2026, citing persistent security incident risks and unresolved concerns since the asset was flagged for caution. Withdrawals will remain available until November 18.
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SBI Group leads $25M Series A for stablecoin payments firm dtcpay
Japan's SBI Group invested in stablecoin payments company dtcpay as part of a $25 million Series A funding round, signaling institutional backing for blockchain-based payment infrastructure.
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North Korea, Iran linked to majority of onchain malware; Malaysia emerges as crypto-curious Islamic nation
Report highlights North Korea and Iran as primary sources of onchain malware activity, while Malaysia stands out among Islamic-majority nations for crypto adoption and interest.
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Tehran exchange for moving funds to Iranian military
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned BitBank, a Tehran-based cryptocurrency exchange, alleging it facilitated hundreds of millions in bitcoin transfers to Iran's Revolutionary Guards and processed payments from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Whale rotates $45M from Bitcoin to Ethereum on Hyperliquid
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports that a whale sold 602 BTC and purchased 18,780 ETH (both ~$45.8M) across newly created wallets over three days, signaling a shift in large holder positioning.
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Large Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase detected
Whale Alert flagged a 729 BTC (~$56.6M) transfer from an unknown wallet to Coinbase, signaling potential selling pressure or exchange inflow.
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NYSE exploring 24/7 onchain trading via alternative trading system
NYSE is developing an alternative trading system (ATS) to enable round-the-clock onchain trading. Intercontinental Exchange executives indicated Avalanche meets key platform requirements and collaboration is underway.
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Solana reduces block time to 250ms, improving data freshness without raising throughput
Solana is lowering its target slot time by 17%, enabling faster blockchain data availability and shorter validator control windows, though total transaction capacity remains unchanged.
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999 BTC moved from Kraken to Coinbase
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 999 bitcoin from Kraken to Coinbase, valued at roughly $77.5 million at the time of the transaction.
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Corporate bitcoin purchases slow to 5,900 BTC in Q3, demand signals weaken
Corporate treasuries accumulated only 5,900 bitcoin over three months, with broader market demand indicators also showing weakness, according to CoinDesk analysis.
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Stablecoin payments firm dtcpay raises $25M Series A led by SBI Group
dtcpay, a stablecoin-based payments platform, secured $25 million in Series A funding from SBI Group. The capital will support expansion of its product offerings and merchant network, including upgrades to its enterprise portal.
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Ethereum flags testnet vulnerability ahead of Glamsterdam upgrade
Ethereum developers warn that free test ether on Sepolia could enable malicious builders to outbid legitimate ones and suppress transactions, compressing client review time before the upgrade.
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Exchange enters U.S. tokenized stock perpetuals market
A crypto exchange is launching tokenized stock perpetual futures in the U.S., joining Kraken and Hyperliquid in the emerging on-chain equities derivatives space.
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Zcash plans November mainnet upgrade to cut block times to 25 seconds
Zcash is targeting November for its NU7 mainnet upgrade, which will reduce block times from current levels to 25 seconds while maintaining the halving schedule. Testnet activation is slated for October 6.
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Cardano's IOG YouTube channel compromised, founder warns users
Charles Hoskinson, Cardano founder, alerted the community that Input Output Global's official YouTube channel has been compromised. Users are advised to disregard any videos or links posted on the account until it is secured.
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Ether and XRP ETFs see outflows as Bitcoin breaks above $77K
Ethereum spot ETFs recorded outflows for a third consecutive session despite price gains, while XRP ETFs also saw withdrawals. Bitcoin moved above $77,000 and Zcash extended gains.
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Large ETH transfer to Revolut detected
Whale Alert reported a transfer of approximately 34,300 ETH (valued near $85M) from an unidentified wallet to Revolut, a fintech platform.
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Bitcoin whale deposits $126M to Kraken after months off exchange
A major Bitcoin holder moved 1,651.82 BTC back to Kraken after withdrawing the coins in April. The whale realized an unrealized gain of $15.21M on the position during the holding period.
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Sam Altman's World launches stablecoin finance app across 150+ countries
World Money, a stablecoin-based financial platform from Sam Altman's World, began rolling out today in over 150 countries, offering users features for holding, earning yield, trading, and transferring digital assets.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $159M inflows; Ethereum ETFs extend outflow streak
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $159 million in net inflows on Sept. 17, with BlackRock's IBIT as the sole fund posting gains. Spot Ethereum ETFs meanwhile saw $39.2 million in net outflows, marking a third consecutive day of withdrawals.
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Cardano's IOG warns of hacked YouTube channel running deepfake giveaway scam
Input Output Group alerted users to avoid its official YouTube channel after it was compromised and began streaming an AI-generated video impersonating Charles Hoskinson, promoting a fraudulent wealth-doubling scheme.
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