Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin sentiment hits extreme greed as market cools
Bitcoin market sentiment surged past 89 on a tracker maintained by analyst Darkfost, marking the highest level of extreme greed since March 2024. While the reading has since moderated, the spike highlights heightened investor volatility as the asset struggles to maintain its footing near the $77,300 mark.
Greenberg Traurig hit by dark web data leak as law firm breaches spike
Greenberg Traurig has confirmed that an unauthorized actor gained access to its internal systems and subsequently leaked a limited cache of documents on the dark web. The international law firm’s admission highlights a growing trend of digital incursions targeting legal institutions that hold highly sensitive client information.
PowerAlgo Expands Cloud Mining Access for Bitcoin and Dogecoin
Cloud mining is drawing increased interest as a hands-off alternative to managing physical hardware, with platforms like PowerAlgo now offering remote computing power for Bitcoin and Dogecoin. By bypassing the technical overhead of cooling, maintenance, and electricity, these services aim to simplify cryptocurrency participation for both beginners and experienced miners.
Fin.com Secures $20M to Bridge Stablecoins and Local Banking
New York-based payments startup Fin.com has raised $20 million in seed funding to scale its cross-border infrastructure, aiming to convert stablecoins into spendable local currency across South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East through a single API.
Thailand SEC Proposes $151,000 Daily Cap on Stablecoin Transfers
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to restrict stablecoin flows, proposing a daily transfer limit of five million baht—roughly $151,000—for transactions involving external wallets. The regulator aims to curb money laundering and cybercrime risks by enforcing strict verification requirements on all inbound and outbound digital asset movements.
Senate braces for high-stakes vote on CLARITY Act
The U.S. Senate faces a pivotal cloture vote on September 15 to determine if the CLARITY Act moves to formal floor debate. Requiring 60 votes to overcome procedural hurdles, the legislation represents a critical test of bipartisan appetite for establishing a federal framework for digital assets before the 2026 midterms.
Uniswap Retains DEX Dominance With $70 Billion Monthly Volume
Uniswap solidified its position as the leading decentralized exchange by processing over $70 billion in trading volume during the past month. According to data cited by the protocol, this figure surpasses the combined activity of its three closest competitors, marking a significant lead in the spot trading market.
Base Tokenized Stocks Hit Daily Record of $100 Million
Base has surged into a new tier of decentralized finance, recording a daily trading volume of $100 million for its tokenized stock products. The milestone marks a rapid acceleration for the category, which grew from zero to its current scale in just 26 days following the initial product rollout.
Poland faces $378M criminal case over failed Venezuelan oil deal
Polish state-controlled energy giant Orlen is at the center of a $378 million criminal investigation following the collapse of crude oil contracts with Venezuela. Prosecutors allege that millions in advanced payments were funneled through Dubai intermediaries and converted into Tether’s USDT, with the promised oil shipments never reaching their destination.
Adam Aron challenges Robinhood over stock token backing claims
AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron has publicly challenged Robinhood’s claim that its stock tokens are backed one-for-one by underlying equity, questioning whether the company lends those reserve shares to short sellers. The inquiry follows an ongoing dispute between Aron and Robinhood executives over the nature of these tokenized derivatives.
Coinbase Wallet launches simplified Pulse Mode for perpetual futures
Coinbase has introduced Pulse Mode, a streamlined interface for mobile perpetual futures trading, inside its recently rebranded Coinbase Wallet application. CEO Brian Armstrong unveiled the feature on September 12, positioning the tool as a way for eligible users to manage leveraged long and short positions directly from their mobile devices.
Solana Co-founder Questions Motives Behind AI Pacing Proposals
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has cast doubt on the push to slow artificial intelligence development, dismissing the high-profile support from industry leaders as a play for financial gain. His four-word critique, “Profitability at $1 trillion mcap,” suggests that current calls for safety measures may mask underlying competitive strategies.
Ripple Targets Corporate Treasury Market for RLUSD Stablecoin
Ripple is positioning its $2.4 billion RLUSD stablecoin as a core settlement tool for corporate treasurers, targeting a $13 trillion annual transaction base. While the figure represents the existing volume of Ripple Treasury’s 1,200 institutional clients, the company views this ecosystem as a primary pipeline for future on-chain financial operations.
BNB Chain Leads 2026 RWA Growth With $3.62B Increase
BNB Chain has outpaced its peers in real-world asset (RWA) value growth, adding $3.62 billion during 2026 according to data from CryptoRank. While the figure positions the network ahead of Solana and Stellar in year-to-date expansion, the ranking tracks absolute dollar gains rather than total network share or asset volume.
Reform UK’s £72 Million Donation Faces Legislative Scrutiny
A £72 million influx into Reform UK’s coffers from two cryptocurrency billionaires is facing a potential legal reckoning. As the government moves to cap overseas-elector donations at £100,000 annually, the party’s massive windfall may become subject to retrospective legislation currently winding through Parliament.
Chainflip Halts Operations After TRON Exploit Drains 736,442 USDT
Cross-chain protocol Chainflip has suspended its network following a security breach that allowed an attacker to siphon 736,442 USDT via manipulated transaction memos. The exploit targeted the platform's TRON integration, resulting in six unauthorized payouts before developers intervened to halt the system and contain the damage.
Nationalist leaders gather in Cardiff to challenge U.K. status quo
The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland convene in Cardiff on September 14 to forge a collaborative front on economic, energy and European policy. While the summit brings together leaders advocating for self-determination, the participants face vastly different legal hurdles and political mandates for their respective independence goals.
Mexican Authorities Raid Illegal Crypto Farm in Puebla
Mexican security forces have seized roughly 300 graphics processing units from a remote, industrial-scale cryptocurrency mining operation in the mountainous municipality of Tlaola. Investigators are now probing whether the facility, which relied on satellite internet and specialized electrical infrastructure, was illegally siphoning power from a nearby hydroelectric dam to launder illicit funds.
Binance Expands TradFi Access With New ETF Wealth Management
Binance has debuted an ETF Wealth Management service, offering eligible users a gateway to 11 U.S.-listed funds focused on Treasury securities and investment-grade bonds. The move deepens the exchange’s integration with traditional financial markets, allowing investors to hold actual ETF shares rather than tokenized representations.
DIY Bitcoin Wallet Generator Turns Radioactive Decay Into Entropy
A new open-source hardware project, Entropy32 Plus, uses the unpredictable timing of radioactive decay to generate Bitcoin recovery phrases. By converting Geiger counter pulses into digital bits, the device aims to move beyond software-based randomness, though its developer warns that the experimental tool lacks formal security validation.
Goldman Sachs Pivots to Fed Rate Hike Forecast After CPI Data
Goldman Sachs has abandoned its stance that the Federal Reserve would hold rates steady, now projecting a 25-basis-point increase during the September 15–16 meeting. The shift follows August consumer price data that, while showing a dip in annual core inflation, failed to quell market expectations for a tighter monetary policy.
House Ways and Means Committee Eyes Digital Asset Tax Overhaul
House tax writers are reportedly preparing for a September 16 markup session to weigh two legislative proposals that would reshape federal taxation for crypto miners, stakers, and traders. While the committee has yet to publish an official agenda, the potential measures target income deferral and anti-abuse restrictions.
Nu Enters U.S. Market With Dual Banking and Stablecoin Strategy
Latin American digital banking giant Nu has initiated a two-pronged expansion into the U.S. market, launching a domestic banking platform via Lead Bank alongside a global account that converts customer deposits into USDC and EURC stablecoins, as the company seeks to scale its international footprint beyond its established regional base.
Robinhood CEO Defends Tokenized Stocks Against Issuer Veto
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has challenged the notion that public companies hold veto power over third-party stock tokens, arguing that issuer consent should hinge on the legal rights created by a financial product rather than its reliance on blockchain technology.
Senate Democrats weigh final GOP offer on CLARITY Act
Senate Democrats are reviewing a 635-page Republican proposal for the CLARITY Act ahead of a pivotal procedural vote scheduled for September 15. To bypass a filibuster and open formal debate on the digital asset legislation, the GOP requires at least seven Democratic senators to cross the aisle.
Symbiosis Recovers 15 BTC After Bridge Exploit
Following a security breach on September 11 that saw billions in synthetic tokens minted, cross-chain protocol Symbiosis has successfully recovered approximately 15 BTC. The incident, which targeted the project’s Bitcoin Bridge, forced a temporary suspension of native routes while the team works to compensate affected liquidity providers.
Metaplanet expands Bitcoin reach with $1M Hong Kong subsidiary
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong to manage Bitcoin-linked investment strategies and monitor market positions during Asian trading hours. The move, backed by $1 million in initial capital, serves as the latest pillar in the company’s Project Nova financial services infrastructure.
Last-minute CLARITY Act revision targets XRP legal status
Senate Republicans introduced a 19-page addition to the CLARITY Act just hours before a key cloture vote, inserting a definition of "ancillary assets" that would classify XRP as a digital commodity in secondary markets, regardless of the supply concentration held by its originator, Ripple.
UK Financial Conduct Authority Eyes Tokenized Gold Regulatory Relief
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is evaluating whether to exempt tokenized gold products from existing fund regulations, a move aimed at streamlining how physical bullion is used as collateral within London’s wholesale financial markets as regulators scramble to modernize digital infrastructure for institutional trade.
Satsuma Clears Final Legal Hurdle for £30.7 Million Bitcoin Pay-out
The High Court of Justice has authorized the cancellation of 11.2 billion B shares, clearing the path for Satsuma Technology to distribute £30.7 million to shareholders. This judicial approval follows the company's full liquidation of its Bitcoin treasury, marking a definitive end to its brief tenure as a publicly listed crypto asset firm.