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Kalshi Loses Appeal Over State Oversight of Sports Contracts
A federal appeals court sided with Ohio and Tennessee in a dispute over state regulation of Kalshi’s sports-event contracts.
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Bitcoin Trades Near $84,162 as Volume Weakens
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Grok Leads Coinbase AI Agent Trading Volume With 59.5% Share
Grok accounted for 59.5% of Coinbase AI agent trading volume in the week leading up to Sept. 21, compared with ChatGPT’s 1.5%, Bitcoin.com News reported.
Wallet Linked to Bitget Hack Withdraws $1.23 Million in ETH From Binance
Bitcoin.com News reported that a wallet linked to the $387.5 million Bitget hack withdrew ether from Binance ahead of Monday’s planned bitcoin withdrawal restart.
Hester Peirce to Leave SEC on Oct. 2
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is set to depart on Oct. 2 after roughly eight years at the agency, according to Cointelegraph.
Kalshi XRP Market Shows $1.70 Forecast as Contract Trades at 32 Cents
Kalshi’s September XRP market displayed a $1.70 forecast, while the corresponding contract traded at 32 cents with five days remaining.
CFTC Sues Cash FX Over Alleged $950M Crypto-Linked Forex Scheme
The CFTC alleges Cash FX carried out little forex trading and misappropriated most participant funds in a crypto-linked scheme.
Georgia Woman Loses $4,900 in Bitcoin ATM Jury Duty Scam
A Georgia woman deposited $4,900 into a Bitcoin ATM after a caller falsely claimed she had missed jury duty and faced arrest.
Berlin Court Rejects Malta Gaming Regulator’s Bid Against Researcher
German researcher Lilith Wittmann says a Berlin court rejected the Malta Gaming Authority’s effort to stop her linking the regulator to organized crime.
Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Reaches Second Public Testnet
Solana’s Alpenglow settlement upgrade is now active on both public test networks, allowing application teams to test compatibility ahead of a mainnet switch.
Prosecutors: Inmate Directed $2.6M Crypto Theft Plot From Scottish Prison
Prosecutors say a cybercriminal held at Edinburgh’s Saughton prison directed a gang in attempted home invasions targeting more than $2.6 million in cryptocurrency.
XRP Ledger Batch Upgrade Delayed to Oct. 9 After Support Dips
A brief dip in validator backing below 80% reset the XRP Ledger Batch upgrade’s two-week activation countdown, pushing the date to Oct. 9.
Vietnamese National Charged in Crypto Scam Tied to $16M Victim Loss
U.S. prosecutors accuse Trung Nguyen Van, 37, of laundering funds linked to a cryptocurrency scam that allegedly cost one victim about $16 million.
Researchers Outline Shielded Bitcoin Transfers, but BTC Link Remains Unfinished
A proposed system would enable private bitcoin-denominated transfers alongside Bitcoin, though the mechanism for locking and releasing actual BTC remains unfinished.
Bullish Joins Coalition to Link Tokenized Shares to Official Ownership
Five firms have formed a coalition seeking to connect onchain shares to official shareholder records while preserving investor rights.
Galaxy Digital Adds $100M in Sky’s sUSDS to Treasury
Galaxy Digital has allocated $100 million to Sky Protocol’s yield-bearing sUSDS for its corporate treasury and institutional lending activities.
ECB and Brazil to Explore TIPS-Pix Payment Link
The European Central Bank and Brazil’s central bank will assess whether their instant payment systems can be connected to support cross-border settlements.
CoinMarketCap Acquires CoinGlass, Raising Data Concentration Questions
Binance-owned CoinMarketCap has bought derivatives analytics provider CoinGlass for an undisclosed amount, prompting debate over crypto data concentration.
AlphaFi to Close AlphaLend After Oracle Error Creates Bad Debt
AlphaFi is winding down its Sui-based lending platform after an ALPHA oracle error left some loans undercollateralized, with solvency support from the Sui Foundation.
DOJ Seizes $84 Million From Tether-Linked Processor Capstone
The U.S. Department of Justice seized $84 million from accounts belonging to Capstone, a payment processor reportedly used by Tether.
Circle’s Hansen Criticizes Proposed German Crypto Tax Rule
Circle’s Patrick Hansen criticized a proposed German tax change that he says could take 50% of crypto sale proceeds when credible purchase records are missing.
SEC Crypto Advocate Hester Peirce to Leave on Oct. 2
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, a longtime advocate for crypto, is set to leave the agency on Oct. 2, according to CoinDesk.
Sequans Exits Bitcoin Treasury Strategy With Final 314 BTC Sale
Sequans Communications sold its remaining 314 bitcoin to clear corporate debt and shift its focus back to its semiconductor business.
US Prosecutors Seek $84.2 Million From Bank Linked to Tether
Federal prosecutors are seeking $84.2 million from a Caribbean bank linked to Tether in a case involving alleged unlicensed money transfers.
Sixth Circuit Rules Kalshi Sports Contracts Fall Under State Regulation
A Sixth Circuit appeals panel ruled that sports-related prediction market contracts are not swaps and therefore do not fall under federal regulatory oversight.
Zano Plans 24-Hour Rollback After Inflation Bug
Zano disclosed an inflation bug linked to Gateway Addresses and told users to halt economic activity as it moves toward reversing about a day of transactions.
EBA Proposes EU Lending Limits for Stablecoins Without MiCA Authorization
The European Banking Authority has proposed restricting EU crypto firms from facilitating loans involving stablecoins without MiCA authorization.
OG.com Seeks CFTC Clearance for Single-Stock Perpetual Futures
The recent Crypto.com spinoff is seeking regulatory approval to offer perpetual futures tied to individual US stocks.
Summer Mersinger to Leave Blockchain Association After Failed CLARITY Vote
Former CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger is set to leave the Blockchain Association following a failed CLARITY vote, Cointelegraph reports.
Duelbits Remains Offline After Co-Founder Reports $7 Million Hack
Duelbits was still offline Friday following a reported hack of about $7 million, with customers awaiting the return of withdrawals.
Circle Begins CFO Search as Jeremy Fox-Geen Plans 2026 Exit
Circle says CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen will leave his role by the end of 2026, with a search for his replacement underway.
SEC Staff Addresses Token Buybacks in New Crypto FAQs
SEC staff said buyback announcements for non-security tokens on functioning crypto systems do not amount to promises of essential managerial work.
Kristin Smith to Return as Blockchain Association CEO
Kristin Smith will return to lead the Blockchain Association after Summer Mersinger departs, following a prolonged congressional fight over crypto legislation.
Strategy Proposes Daily Dividend Accrual for Four Preferred Stocks
Strategy is seeking shareholder approval for dividends on four preferred stocks to accrue daily, including weekends and holidays.