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Onyx protocol exploited a second time for $3.8M via known bug

The decentralized finance app lost nearly $4 million thanks to an interaction between an old bug and a new input validation vulnerability.

Bitcoin has ‘familiar bullish smell’ as BTC price hits $66K — Analyst

BTC price activity gets market observers excited as Chinese stocks see their best week in 16 years.

Bitcoin’s 'Coinbase premium' returns as BTC price heads for best September ever

Bitcoin is up 22% in the last three weeks as demand from U.S. investors gradually increased, pushing prices above pre-August crash levels. 

Trump crypto venture WLFI a ‘potential pump-and-dump disaster’ 

The launch of the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial crypto project during election season carries risks, possibly hurting both his campaign and the crypto industry’s image.

OpenAI’s move to for-profit: Is it indeed ‘illegal’?

OpenAI’s potential transformation into a for-profit corporation is not impossible, but it will likely not be an easy process.

MiCA threatens crypto firm exodus to Middle East: Regulatory expert

The upcoming regulatory framework could threaten a mass crypto exodus to the Middle East due to more favorable regulations.

Bitget to connect Telegram Mini Apps to broader Web3 with new dev kit

The Bitget Wallet team said in a press release that the new integration opens up Telegram to the broader Web3 space.

Hacker behind $2M crypto heist receives job offer from victim protocol

Despite losing $2 million in a smart contract exploit, Bedrock offered the hacker a role to help secure its protocol and recover stolen funds.

$1.1B TIA token release to push October’s crypto unlocks to almost $2B

Celestia tokens worth $1.1 billion will be unlocked on Oct. 31, while $300 million in Cheelee tokens will be released on Oct. 10. 

Q4 crypto rally chances ‘exceptionally high,’ fueled by BTC $65K breakout

Bitcoin’s surge past $65,000 has ignited FOMO in the altcoin market, according to a crypto analyst.

Hong Kong to align crypto OTC derivative rules with European standards

Hong Kong regulators will align their crypto OTC derivatives reporting with ESMA’s standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers.

Crypto founder paid LA cops to help extort victims for crypto, FBI alleges

Adam Iza, founder of crypto trading platform Zort, allegedly paid Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies for information on a target he intended to rob.

Liquid restaking protocol Bedrock suffers $2M exploit

Bedrock said the root cause of the exploit has been “handled” and reassured users that all remaining assets were safe. 

Bitcoin buyers throw $366M into US ETFs as BTC pushes above $65K

Bitcoin broke above the $65,000 mark during late trading on Sept. 26, with the day bringing over $360 million in inflows to United States-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. 

Ethereum blob count is ‘uncomfortably close to a ceiling’ — Vitalik Buterin

“I think the ecosystem is sleeping on the fact that it's uncomfortably close to a ceiling,” cautions the Ethereum co-founder. 

Swan Bitcoin sues ex-staff over ‘rain and hellfire’ plan to steal mining biz

Swan Bitcoin has accused several former employees of “stealing the crown jewels” from its Bitcoin mining business to create a “counterfeit competitor.”

SEC scores partial win against blockchain firm Opporty over $600K ICO

A federal judge partially sided with the SEC, finding that Opporty and its founder, Sergii Grybniak, offered “unregistered securities” in their 2018 ICO.

Worldcoin fined again! Crypto store clerk runs off with $500K cash: Asia Express

Worldcoin fined over privacy rules in South Korea, Hong Kong crypto trading store clerk scarpers with customer’s $500K in cash: Asia Express.

Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm case moves to trial as judge denies dismissal

Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm is eyeing a maximum of 45 years in prison if convicted of all charges, with a trial set for December.

Stacks (STX) makes 30% gain as mainnet upgrade and stablecoin launch approach

Plans to launch a Bitcoin-pegged stablecoin, an upcoming network upgrade and BTC’s recent recovery could be connected to STX’s 30% rally.

Wrapped Bitcoin supplied on Aave hits record high despite backing fears 

WBTC is still the most popular Bitcoin wrapper, with nearly $10 billion in TVL, according to DefiLlama.

Bitcoin rallied above $65K, but will BTC price hold this level?

Bitcoin price is back above a key resistance level, but are there sufficient bullish catalysts to sustain the current rally?

US sanctions Russian crypto platforms for money laundering ties

Two crypto exchanges and two individuals have been sanctioned for ties to underground finance.

Watchdog: Visa–Mastercard ‘duopoly’ spends millions blocking competition

According to a report, the two companies spent a combined $80 million lobbying against credit card competition acts. 

Robinhood, Revolut eye entry into stablecoin market — Report

Both Robinhood and Revolut are reportedly considering issuing their own stablecoins as the industry continues to expand.

Bitcoin analysts say BTC is in a ‘good position’ above the 200-MA and $65K

Bitcoin’s strong rally puts it in a “good position” where the 200-MA and $65,000 level could potentially serve as a new level of support.

The key misunderstanding with China's purported BTC hashrate dominance

According to CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju, Chinese mining pools control 55% of the network hashrate, while US mining pools control 40%.

SEC Chair Gensler plugs changes to exchange definition that worries crypto 

Gary Gensler reminded a conference on Treasury bonds about a proposed rule change that would impact DeFi, too.

AVAX price rallies after Avalanche development incentive and mainnet upgrade announcement

A $40 million developer incentive and upcoming mainnet upgrade translated to price upside for AVAX.

Mark Cuban says he wants Gary Gensler’s job as head of the SEC

The crypto-friendly billionaire appears to be throwing his full support behind US presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

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