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Malicious iOS app FomoPeek linked to $580K crypto theft, SlowMist says
September 23, 2026 1:22 am

Malicious iOS app FomoPeek linked to $580K crypto theft, SlowMist says

SlowMist said malicious FomoPeek versions distributed through Apple’s App Store used iOS kernel exploits to escape the sandbox and access sensitive data from other apps.

CFTC issues warning over risky prediction market ‘mention’ contracts
September 22, 2026 8:18 pm

CFTC issues warning over risky prediction market ‘mention’ contracts

The warning comes weeks after the CFTC fined a former White House teleprompter operator who made more than $107,000 trading prediction contracts tied to President Trump’s speeches.

Republican senator calls for probe into US presidents’ sons, citing crypto ventures
September 22, 2026 4:57 pm

Republican senator calls for probe into US presidents’ sons, citing crypto ventures

Many Democrats have previously called for investigations into the Trump family’s crypto ventures, but now a Republican is asking for an inquiry based on ties to the presidency.

Bitcoin price seeks $86K as new support after oil dips below $90
September 22, 2026 12:01 pm

Bitcoin price seeks $86K as new support after oil dips below $90

Bitcoin price action avoided a significant drop below $86,000 as US president Donald Trump pledged a deal with Iran after November’s midterm election.

CLARITY vote failure could stoke more crypto PAC spending in key races
September 22, 2026 11:55 am

CLARITY vote failure could stoke more crypto PAC spending in key races

Control of the US House and Senate is up for grabs in 2026, and some advocates speculate that the crypto industry could ratchet up attempts to sway elections after the CLARITY vote.

ECB, EU cenbanks seek changes in MiCA’s minimum bank deposit for stablecoins
September 22, 2026 11:37 am

ECB, EU cenbanks seek changes in MiCA’s minimum bank deposit for stablecoins

The ECB and EU central banks want to replace MiCA’s stablecoin bank-deposit requirements with liquidity thresholds, warning that sudden withdrawals could strain lenders.

Big Questions: Does Satoshi actually own 1.1 million Bitcoin?
September 22, 2026 9:30 am

Big Questions: Does Satoshi actually own 1.1 million Bitcoin?

Researchers can trace an estimated 1.1 million BTC to a distinctive early mining operation. The harder question is whether that miner was actually Satoshi.

Crypto market cap reclaims $3 trillion as Bitcoin, altcoins rally
September 22, 2026 5:58 am

Crypto market cap reclaims $3 trillion as Bitcoin, altcoins rally

Bitcoin traded near $86,000 as major altcoins gained, while rising derivatives leverage pointed to growing speculative activity across crypto markets.

White hats outrun Coldcard hackers in 52-Bitcoin evacuation
September 22, 2026 5:06 am

White hats outrun Coldcard hackers in 52-Bitcoin evacuation

White hats secured about 40% of the Bitcoin moved in the Coldcard exploit’s second wave, transferring it to a Wyoming trust for victims.

Crypto’s wild boom-and-bust cycles are fading, Solstice CEO says
September 22, 2026 4:06 am

Crypto’s wild boom-and-bust cycles are fading, Solstice CEO says

Solstice CEO Ben Nadareski says deeper liquidity and growing institutional participation could make future crypto bull runs less volatile than previous cycles.

Bitcoin ETFs flirt with $1B as inflows hit 2026 high
September 22, 2026 3:33 am

Bitcoin ETFs flirt with $1B as inflows hit 2026 high

US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew nearly $1 billion on Monday, their largest daily inflow since October 2025, as Bitcoin briefly climbed above $87,000.

Trueo prediction market moves from Base to Ethereum
September 22, 2026 12:03 am

Trueo prediction market moves from Base to Ethereum

Trueo said Base was the right choice when it launched, as Ethereum gas fees were higher, but said mainnet now offers greater integration potential.

Kakao Pay, KakaoBank to explore stablecoin opportunities with Fireblocks
September 21, 2026 11:13 pm

Kakao Pay, KakaoBank to explore stablecoin opportunities with Fireblocks

Kakao Pay and KakaoBank are exploring digital asset opportunities with Fireblocks, including infrastructure for stablecoins.

Manhattan US Attorney leading probe into Binance’s Iran compliance: Bloomberg
September 21, 2026 10:22 pm

Manhattan US Attorney leading probe into Binance’s Iran compliance: Bloomberg

The investigation is reportedly examining whether Binance knowingly allowed trading that violated US sanctions on Iran, months after reports first revealed a Justice Department probe.

Crypto PAC to spend $30M opposing Sherrod Brown in Ohio, again
September 21, 2026 2:15 pm

Crypto PAC to spend $30M opposing Sherrod Brown in Ohio, again

The digital asset-aligned PAC joined other groups to spend more than a combined $300 million in the 2024 Ohio Senate race, resulting in Sherrod Brown’s loss to Bernie Moreno.

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