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Surprise nonfarm payrolls print sends Bitcoin back below 80K
September 4, 2026 4:30 pm

Surprise nonfarm payrolls print sends Bitcoin back below 80K

The US economy added far more jobs than expected in August, pressuring Bitcoin lower as traders repriced the odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month.

FinCEN ties $13B in crypto scams to non-US operations
September 4, 2026 3:22 pm

FinCEN ties $13B in crypto scams to non-US operations

The agency reported that “transnational criminal organizations” based in compounds in Southeast Asia were largely behind digital asset scams targeting US residents.

US law enforcement group moves to ‘neutral’ position on CLARITY Act
September 4, 2026 1:05 pm

US law enforcement group moves to ‘neutral’ position on CLARITY Act

Despite earlier opposition to the CLARITY Act over consumer protection, the National Sheriffs’ Association says it will now “step back and allow the legislative process to proceed.“

Revolut, OpenReserve get preliminary US bank approval with crypto plans
September 4, 2026 9:34 am

Revolut, OpenReserve get preliminary US bank approval with crypto plans

Revolut and OpenReserve received preliminary OCC approval to form US national banks, with both planning cryptocurrency and stablecoin-related services.

Kalshi US visits soar 1,500% as regulatory pressure mounts
September 4, 2026 7:32 am

Kalshi US visits soar 1,500% as regulatory pressure mounts

Kalshi’s US web traffic climbed more than 1,500% in less than a year, while trading volume grew even faster and legal scrutiny of its sports contracts intensified.

South Korean regulators introduce tokenized securities roadmap
September 4, 2026 6:42 am

South Korean regulators introduce tokenized securities roadmap

South Korea’s financial regulator introduced a three-phase roadmap for the issuance of tokenized assets, as the country prepares to adopt its first tokenized securities framework in February 2027.

Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $731M, highest since January as BTC reclaims $80K
September 4, 2026 3:37 am

Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $731M, highest since January as BTC reclaims $80K

US Bitcoin ETFs drew $730.9 million on Thursday as Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000, though CryptoQuant flagged weak fresh demand and a key $83,000 test.

El Salvador’s post-review Bitcoin accumulation used no public funds: IMF
September 4, 2026 2:16 am

El Salvador’s post-review Bitcoin accumulation used no public funds: IMF

The IMF attributed Bitcoin added since June 2025 to private donations, addressing questions raised after El Salvador reported a $100 million acquisition.

CFTC files to dismiss CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures
September 3, 2026 5:09 pm

CFTC files to dismiss CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures

The CFTC’s lawyers called the lawsuit “much ado about nothing,“ claiming that the CME Group lacked standing to file and argued against its claims over crypto perpetual futures.

Michigan authorities continue pursuit to block Kalshi as Supreme Court fight looms
September 3, 2026 3:11 pm

Michigan authorities continue pursuit to block Kalshi as Supreme Court fight looms

Kalshi previously said it had been placed in an “impossible position” after federal authorities directed the company to ignore a Michigan restraining order issued in June.

Bitcoin reclaims $80K as DXY falls amid continuing suspected yen intervention
September 3, 2026 2:44 pm

Bitcoin reclaims $80K as DXY falls amid continuing suspected yen intervention

Bitcoin rallied 5% to reclaim $80,000 as the US dollar weakened amid a suspected Bank of Japan currency intervention, though analysts remain split on the impact.

BitMEX co-founder contributed 75% of Reform UK’s donations in Q2 2026
September 3, 2026 1:06 pm

BitMEX co-founder contributed 75% of Reform UK’s donations in Q2 2026

The UK political party and its leader, Nigel Farage, have accepted contributions from figures tied to the crypto industry, raising questions about potential influence on policies.

Recovery specialists crack $1B crypto wallet... but find just $10
September 3, 2026 9:30 am

Recovery specialists crack $1B crypto wallet... but find just $10

Crypto recovery specialists reveal how lost wallets, passwords and seed phrases can sometimes be recovered — but that’s of no help if the money was never there in the first place.

VARA, Securitize sign MoU for tokenization innovation in Dubai
September 3, 2026 9:00 am

VARA, Securitize sign MoU for tokenization innovation in Dubai

VARA and Securitize signed an MoU to foster more tokenization innovation in Dubai and explore how tokenized financial innovation should be regulated in the region.

Standard Chartered launches spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in UAE
September 3, 2026 6:15 am

Standard Chartered launches spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in UAE

Standard Chartered said it is the first major global bank to offer institutional access to spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in the UAE region.

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