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Twenty One hurls a $3.6 billion gauntlet at MicroStrategy’s bitcoin empire
As Twenty One storms onto the scene with a $3.6 billion Bitcoin arsenal, the long-standing supremacy of MicroStrategy faces its first true corporate challenger.
PayPal × Coinbase: The Stablecoin Power Move with PYUSD
PayPal and Coinbase have joined forces to spearhead stablecoin adoption, making PayPal USD (PYUSD) instantly tradable with zero fees on Coinbase.
Federal Reserve Relaxes Crypto Oversight for Banks
In a notable departure from its previous stance, the Federal Reserve has withdrawn guidance requiring banks to seek approval before engaging in crypto and stablecoin activities.
ZKsync Hack $5 Million in Controlled Return
ZKsync’s recent exploit resolution highlights the uneasy normalisation of bounty-based restitution in decentralised finance.
SBF Speaks from Behind Bars
From Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, Sam Bankman-Fried defended his innocence in the FTX collapse across four phone calls with The New York Sun, signalled a political shift toward Trump and reflected on his trial.
Railgun Returns Stolen Funds: $9.5 Million zkLend Exploit
The zkLend exploit reveals how privacy protocols with compliance mechanisms can unexpectedly reverse illicit gains, casting fresh light on the evolving interplay between DeFi, enforcement, and user anonymity.
Central African Republic’s CAR Memecoin
A government-endorsed launch or an elaborate hoax? The CAR memecoin’s roller-coaster debut lays bare crypto’s propensity for hype, scandal, and high-stakes speculation.
A Guide to Custom Base Tokens in the ZKsync Stack
A concise yet comprehensive guide to setting up and managing custom base tokens in ZKsync, underscoring the protocol’s evolving possibilities for chain sovereignty and reduced gas fees.
Tornado Cash: Developer Pertsev’s Release and House Arrest
Alexey Pertsev’s supervised release marks a pivotal moment in the Tornado Cash saga, igniting debates over crypto privacy, regulatory overreach, and the future of immutable digital technologies.
UAE’s Ministry Wagers on Shiba Inu for Web3 Overhaul
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has partnered with Shiba Inu to implement Web3 solutions for energy, infrastructure, and beyond.
SparkCat: New Malware Uses OCR to Steal Crypto Wallets from Your Photos
Kaspersky Lab has warned that a new program called SparkCat uses neural networks to steal photos and other data on both iOS and Android smartphones, particularly targeting cryptocurrency wallets.
PumpDotFun Faces Class-Action Lawsuit while OdinFun Launches for Runes
PumpDotFun, a prominent platform for launching and trading memecoins, is now at the center of a class-action lawsuit alleging violations of U.S. securities laws.
Dogecoin Enters the ETF Arena: Bitwise’s Play for Mainstream Adoption
Dogecoin, once a joke, now stands on the precipice of legitimacy as Bitwise pushes for a DOGE ETF, proving that in finance, irony can be profitable.
SEC Seeks Public Insight on Canary Litecoin ETF Proposal
The SEC has initiated a public comment period for the Canary Litecoin ETF, marking a significant step towards potentially approving the first Litecoin-based exchange-traded fund in the U.S.
Scammers Hit for $10 Million in DogWifTools Exploit
DogWifTools, a favorite tool among Pump[.]fun ruggers, was exploited for $10 million—draining users’ wallets, including hot, cold, and centralised exchange accounts. In a twist of irony, the scammers became the scammed.
Plomin Ushers in Cardano’s Decentralised Future
The Plomin Hard Fork transfers Cardano’s governance from founding pillars to the hands of ADA holders, establishing true on-chain voting under CIP-1694 and heralding a new era of community-driven evolution for the blockchain.
X seals payments deal with Visa in push toward Musk’s ‘everything app’ vision
Elon Musk’s X takes a bold leap into financial services with its partnership with Visa, introducing X Money.
Coinbase CEO: Token Surge Sparks Calls for Smarter Listing Strategies
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlights the challenge of evaluating over one million new tokens weekly, urging a shift to automated reviews and a “block list” system amidst a surge driven by Solana’s memecoin craze.
$MARIO Memecoin Ascends, Burning Millions Along the Way
The Solana-based memecoin $MARIO has gained attention for its association with Mario Nawfal and a dramatic 70% supply burn, positioning it as a community-driven project focused on long-term growth.
Musk Explores Blockchain to Rein In US Government Spending
Trump administration eyes digital-ledger technology in ambitious cost-cutting drive
Misconceptions Around The Tornado Cash Ruling
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit had already reversed and remanded the OFAC sanctions on Tornado Cash.
SBF Appeal Seeks to Overturn Conviction, Cites Judicial Bias
Sam Bankman-Fried has filed an appeal seeking a retrial of his fraud conviction, citing judicial bias and claiming that the original trial was unfair.
UK Parliament Introduces New Bill to Recognise Cryptocurrencies as Personal Property
The UK Parliament has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill, officially recognising digital assets like Bitcoin, NFTs, and carbon credits as personal property.
Coinbase Introduces cbBTC: Wrapped Bitcoin Aims to Rival BitGo’s WBTC
Coinbase has made a bold move into the world of decentralised finance (DeFi) with the launch of cbBTC, its own wrapped version of Bitcoin.
TADA Partners with TON to Introduce Web3-Powered Ride-Hailing
TADA, a leading ride-hailing service in Southeast Asia, has partnered with the TON Foundation to launch TADA Mini, a Telegram-based app that integrates Web3 technology into ride-hailing.
Indodax Hack: $22 Million Lost in Major Crypto Breach
Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange Indodax has suffered a significant security breach, resulting in the loss of over $22 million in digital assets.
UK Financial Regulator Prosecutes First Case of Unlawful Crypto ATM Operation
Between December 2021 and September 2023, Osunkoya’s machines processed over £2.6 million worth of cryptocurrency transactions across multiple locations, according to the FCA.
The Inevitable Rise of Japanese Yen Stablecoins: Insights from Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse
In the landscape of cryptocurrency, where regulatory clarity often dictates market movement, Japan is aiming to stand out as a beacon of progressive policy.
Qatar Crypto Regulation: Unveiling an Ambitious Digital Assets Framework
Qatar unveils its 2024 Digital Assets Framework, a key component of its Qatar Crypto Regulation initiative.
How to mint a testnet NFT in 2026, now OpenSea has retired testnets
OpenSea retired its testnet marketplace on 23 July 2025, and testnets.opensea.io now redirects to a farewell notice. Minting a practice NFT is still free: deploy your own ERC-721 on Sepolia with MetaMask, OpenZeppelin's wizard and Remix. Every tool and faucet here was checked on 18 September 2026.
Aptos Integrates Nillion For Privacy-Preserving Applications
Aptos has announced its integration with Nillion, a privacy platform specializing in advanced cryptographic technologies.
Aave Proposes New GHO Stability Module Integration with BlackRock’s BUIDL
Aave Labs has recently unveiled a proposal for a new GHO Stability Module (GSM), seeking to enhance its platform by integrating with BlackRock’s BUIDL infrastructure.
MakerDAO Rebrands as Sky Ahead of USDS Stablecoin Launch
MakerDAO, the pioneering decentralised finance (DeFi) platform, is undergoing a rebranding to Sky, introducing a new stablecoin, USDS, and a governance token, SKY.
Bitcoin Surges and Tech Stocks Poised for Impact
Bitcoin has surged to over $64,000 this week, driven by Federal Reserve signals on potential interest rate cuts.
Privacy-focused Nillion Network Integrates with Arbitrum
Nillion Network, often described as “Humanity’s first blind computer,” introduces a novel approach to data privacy through its “blind computing” protocol.
Rumble CEO Exits Europe Amidst Telegram Founder’s Arrest
Pavlovski’s departure was announced via X (formerly Twitter), where he stated, “I’ve just safely departed from Europe,” citing France’s actions against Telegram as a catalyst.
Shiba Inu Unveils Plans for Decentralised Autonomous Organisation
Shiba Inu, the 13th-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is preparing to launch a Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) to enhance community governance.
Stablecoin Market Reaches Record $168.1 Billion as Institutional Demand Surges
Stablecoins now capture the spotlight as their market capitalisation soars to a record-breaking $168.1 billion.
Trump’s New Crypto Venture? Unveiling ‘World Liberty Financial’
Trump’s latest development involves his sons, Eric and Don Jr., launching a revamped Telegram group under the new name World Liberty Financial. This move has ignited speculation about a potential Trump-branded cryptocurrency.
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