Cryptocurrency
MeshWallet Secures $10M to Eliminate Gas Fees for TRON USDT Transfers
Tallinn-based MeshWallet has raised $10 million in a private funding round to scale its gasless USDT wallet. By removing the requirement for users to hold TRX to cover network fees, the company aims to simplify stablecoin payments for both retail users and businesses operating on the TRON blockchain.
Hashgraph Group brings IDTrust identity platform to IBM Cloud Catalog
The Hashgraph Group has listed its Hedera-based IDTrust platform on the IBM Cloud Catalog, providing enterprise customers with a mechanism to issue verifiable credentials for autonomous AI agents. The move marks a deepening of ties between the two entities, building on IBM’s long-standing role within the Hedera Governing Council.
Tokenized Real-World Assets Surge as DeFi Deposits Contract
Tokenized real-world asset (RWA) deposits soared to $7.4 billion between the second quarters of 2025 and 2026, more than tripling in volume. This growth occurred against a backdrop of cooling interest in native crypto assets, which saw total DeFi deposits decline by approximately 15% during the same period.
Raiffeisen’s Crypto Ambitions Face a Reality Check in Eastern Europe
Raiffeisen Bank International’s announcement of a crypto partnership with Bitpanda for its Central and Eastern European network has grabbed headlines with an 18-million-customer figure, yet this number represents a theoretical reach rather than an immediate expansion of active crypto trading services across the region.
IBM bridges Digital Asset Haven to Swift blockchain ledger
IBM has integrated its Digital Asset Haven platform with Swift’s blockchain-based shared ledger, allowing regulated financial institutions to manage tokenized deposits using familiar ISO 20022 messaging. The move enables banks to initiate transactions across the Swift network without abandoning their existing payment workflows or internal infrastructure.
EU Watchdogs Flag Quantum Risks for Blockchain Cryptography
European financial authorities have issued a stark warning that future quantum computing capabilities could compromise the cryptographic foundations of blockchain networks. While no machine currently exists to break modern encryption, regulators are pushing for a transition to quantum-resistant standards to preemptively secure financial infrastructure against long-term threats.
Bitcoin’s Rally Defies Simple Narrative as ETF Flows Diverge From Price
Bitcoin’s climb toward $87,000 following the Federal Reserve’s September 16 rate hike presents a market puzzle that resists easy categorization. While the rally initially appeared to defy hawkish policy shifts, a closer look at fund flows and corporate activity reveals a complex web of demand that defies a single, clear-cut explanation.
Zcash and NEAR Protocol Emerge as 2026 Crypto Market Leaders
Investors are increasingly rotating capital from established giants Bitcoin and Ethereum toward smaller assets, according to Bankless co-founder David Hoffman. This shift reflects a search for higher return narratives, positioning Zcash as a privacy-focused store of value and NEAR as a primary challenger in the smart contract sector.
Tokenized Equities Drive RWA Perpetual DEX Volume to $365 Billion
Trading activity for real-world asset perpetuals on decentralized exchanges surged to $365 billion in the third quarter of 2026, marking a 32% increase over the previous period. Public equities dominated the landscape, accounting for nearly half of all volume as traders shifted toward derivative exposure for stocks and commodities.
Binance Lists Hyperliquid as Protocol Revenue Surges
Binance will open spot trading for Hyperliquid (HYPE) on September 24 at 11:00 UTC, initiating markets against USDT, USDC, and TRY. The listing arrives as the protocol commands a market capitalization near $21 billion, solidifying its position as a dominant force in decentralized perpetual exchange volume.
Citigroup Delays Fed Rate Cuts to 2027 as Labor Market Stays Hot
Citigroup has pushed its expectations for the first Federal Reserve interest rate cut to June 2027, citing a robust labor market that shows few signs of cooling. The revised forecast follows August payroll data that significantly outperformed expectations, forcing a reassessment of the central bank’s path toward monetary easing.
Visa: Bank-Level Safeguards Could Drive Stablecoin Adoption
Consumer interest in stablecoins jumps from 36% to 56% when backed by bank-level fraud protection and deposit insurance, according to Visa’s Money Travels 2026 report. While adoption intent grows with these safeguards, the study highlights that most Americans still prioritize the reputation of the service provider over the technology itself.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced for $16M Coinbase Phishing Scheme
A Brooklyn judge has sentenced 23-year-old Ronald Spektor to four to 12 years in prison after he orchestrated a massive social engineering campaign. By posing as Coinbase support staff, Spektor manipulated roughly 100 victims into transferring their digital assets into wallets he controlled, siphoning nearly $16 million in total.
UK banks complete world-first interbank tokenized deposit trials
Britain’s largest financial institutions have successfully executed the world’s first interbank transactions using tokenized deposits, marking a shift toward blockchain-based commercial money. The trial, led by UK Finance, utilized programmable assets to settle mortgage payments and simulated online marketplace purchases across separate banking infrastructures.
Japan bond yields hit 1996 highs as crypto markets face dual pressures
number: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield has surged to 3.075%, marking its highest level since August 1996 following the Bank of Japan’s decision to hike interest rates to 1.25%. This shift forces a global reassessment of capital flows that threatens to compound existing volatility across cryptocurrency markets.
Pi Network Struggles as Bearish Momentum Resurfaces
Pi Network has slipped back below the $0.09 threshold following a stalled recovery attempt. The token, recently trading near $0.0878, remains trapped beneath its primary exponential moving averages as buying interest fails to materialize despite ongoing network upgrades and the resolution of thousands of pending KYC applications.
Multicoin Capital Transfers $12M in HYPE to Coinbase Prime
Multicoin Capital has moved 130,331 HYPE tokens, valued at approximately $12.15 million, to Coinbase Prime, ending a one-week pause in its institutional transfers. This latest deposit contributes to a broader trend, with the firm having funneled 4.23 million tokens—worth roughly $285 million—into the platform since late July.
Institutional Crypto Allocations Hold Steady Despite Market Volatility
Institutional investors are maintaining their cryptocurrency positions despite a 50% market downturn between October 2025 and April 2026. A survey of 15 major allocators by Bitwise found that, rather than retreating during the volatility, none of the participants reduced their exposure, with several actually increasing their holdings.
FBI Convenes Secretive Crypto Forum Amid $11 Billion Fraud Surge
The FBI recently gathered federal investigators, foreign law enforcement, and private-sector security specialists in San Antonio for its annual Virtual Asset Technical Exchange. Amid a backdrop of record-breaking financial losses and escalating state-sponsored cyber threats, the invitation-only forum served as a tactical hub for combating the rising tide of digital crime.
Circle expands Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol to EURC and cirBTC
Circle has extended its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol beyond its flagship stablecoin, enabling native transfers for EURC and cirBTC across its newly launched Arc network. This move marks a significant shift for the infrastructure, moving it from a USDC-centric model toward a broader, multi-asset interoperability framework.
U.S. Weighs Stablecoin Backing to Bolster Treasury Demand
The Trump administration is exploring potential public-private partnerships to promote dollar-denominated stablecoins abroad, a strategy designed to expand the global reach of the U.S. currency while securing a consistent buyer base for government debt.
FedNow Prepares for Cross-Border Integration
The Federal Reserve is moving toward cross-border payment support, initiating pilot tests for enhanced messaging protocols. While the system will not become a global network, the update allows banks to integrate FedNow’s domestic instant settlement with traditional correspondent banking chains to facilitate international transactions more efficiently.
Coinbase Prepares Universal Custody for Post-Quantum Bitcoin
Coinbase is architecting a flexible custody infrastructure designed to secure $250 billion in institutional assets against future quantum computing threats. By moving beyond a single-standard approach, the exchange aims to support any signature scheme Bitcoin or other blockchains might eventually adopt, ensuring its systems remain compatible regardless of evolving cryptographic consensus.
Senate Democrats Demand Public Hearing on Prediction Markets
All 11 Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee have demanded a public hearing on the rapidly expanding prediction market industry. The push follows reports of private meetings between Republican lawmakers and Kalshi executives, fueling concerns over market integrity, consumer protection, and the potential oversight of corporate-linked financial products.
Bitcoin’s $85K Support Level Becomes Key Test for Bull Market
Bitcoin’s recent surge to $87,392 has hit a critical juncture where the $85,000–$86,500 range acts as a primary buffer for new investors. Bitfinex analysts caution that the sustainability of this rally depends on whether corporate buyers and ETF inflows can maintain momentum above these established cost bases.
Liquidity Farming Skews USDC Transfer Metrics on Base
A staggering 90% of USDC transfer volume recorded on September 23 originated from liquidity farming on the decentralized exchange Aerodrome. Analyst RyeBlocks identified $109 billion out of $121 billion in total transfers as "inorganic" activity, highlighting a growing disconnect between raw on-chain data and actual consumer payments.
OKX US CEO Calls for Rights Parity in SEC’s Tokenized Stock Trial
Tokenized National Market System stocks must provide investors with the same voting, dividend, and liquidation rights as traditional equities, according to OKX US CEO Roshan Robert. As the SEC launches a five-year pilot for blockchain-based trading, ensuring legal parity is critical to preventing market fragmentation and protecting shareholders.
The Transparency Trap: Why Proof of Reserves Cadence Matters
Proof-of-reserves reports are merely snapshots in time, making the frequency of disclosure a critical metric for users assessing exchange stability. While major platforms like Bitget, Binance, and OKX have adopted various cryptographic models, the divergence in reporting schedules and verification methods creates a complex landscape for individual investors.
KB Securities partners with Securitize and Optimism for tokenized funds
South Korean brokerage giant KB Securities has entered a tripartite agreement with Securitize and the Optimism Foundation to launch tokenized funds for institutional investors. The partnership aims to leverage OP Mainnet infrastructure to debut a money market fund, signaling a strategic push into digital asset-backed securities within the Korean market.
Blockchain.com and NYSE to Explore 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading
The New York Stock Exchange is moving toward continuous, around-the-clock market access by signing a memorandum of understanding with Blockchain.com. The partnership aims to link the crypto platform’s international user base to a future digital alternative trading system capable of handling fractional shares and blockchain-based settlement.