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Last updated: 9/18/2026, 2:12:00 PM
Banks double on EU MiCA crypto provider list as share hits 23%
Banks now represent nearly one in four providers on ESMA’s MiCA register after roughly doubling their presence since late June.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Ethereum Institutional signals support for Ethlabs’ motion to reduce Ethereum block times
The non-profit signaled support for reducing Ethereum block times, citing increasing institutional activity moving onto the smart-contract network.
Ethereum Institutional signals support for Ethlabs’ motion to reduce Ethereum block times
The non-profit signaled support for reducing Ethereum block times, citing increasing institutional activity moving onto the smart-contract network.
HYPE hits record above $90 as Hyperliquid launches manual borrowing
HYPE hit a record $90.92 after Hyperliquid opened manual borrowing, letting users borrow stablecoins against HYPE and Bitcoin collateral.
Dragonfly’s Qureshi calls for end to Zcash dev fund after 2028
Industry watchers are debating the fate of the Zcash development fund after the ZEC token’s rally pushed its value above $95 million.
Bitcoin adds to bull-market hopes as price metric prints fourth-ever bullish cross
The Fisher Transform indicator produced a rare crossover for only the fourth time in Bitcoin’s history.
Bitcoin adds to bull-market hopes as price metric prints fourth-ever bullish cross
The Fisher Transform indicator produced a rare crossover for only the fourth time in Bitcoin’s history.
Stablecoin payments firm dtcpay closes $25M round with SBI backing
Dtcpay plans to expand its merchant network and payment products after completing a $25 million Series A backed by Japan’s SBI Group.
Binance brushes off Lagarde MiCA speculation, reaffirms Europe commitment
Binance declined to address reports of ECB intervention in its Greek MiCA bid, saying it remains committed to securing authorization in Europe.
Bitcoin cycle bottom may already be in at $58K, says analyst James Check
Onchain analyst James Check says Bitcoin may have bottomed near $58,000 after two capitulations and warns against anchoring to an October low.
Bitcoin cycle bottom may already be in at $58K, says analyst James Check
Onchain analyst James Check says Bitcoin may have bottomed near $58,000 after two capitulations and warns against anchoring to an October low.
Zcash targets November for NU7 mainnet upgrade with 25-second blocks
NU7 will cut Zcash block times to 25 seconds and preserve its halving schedule, with testnet activation planned for Oct. 6.
Cardano’s IOG warns users to avoid YouTube channel amid apparent hijack
Input Output Group told users to avoid its YouTube channel after it began livestreaming a suspected AI-manipulated Charles Hoskinson video promising to “double your wealth.”
World launches self-custodial ‘super app’ World Money
World Money is rolling out across more than 150 countries, combining stablecoin payments, digital asset rewards and trading in a self-custodial app.
US sanctions Iran’s BitBank, saying it processes ‘Hormuz Safe’ Bitcoin payments
US Treasury says the Iranian exchange processed payments received through Iran’s Strait of Hormuz maritime scheme and helped move hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to the IRGC.
North Korea drives onchain malware surge, CoinEx shuts: Asia Express
North Korea and Iran account for the majority of onchain malware, while Malaysia has been named among the most crypto curious Islamic nations.
CFTC expands regulatory relief for passive trading software providers
The US regulator’s move could make it easier for crypto wallets and other apps to offer access to regulated derivatives and prediction markets without registering as introducing brokers.
WisdomTree, MoonPay team up to expand US access to tokenized money market fund
MoonPay plans to use WisdomTree’s $1.2 billion WTGXX tokenized fund as part of its stablecoin reserves while helping expand access to US investors.
Is there any chance left to save the CLARITY Act?
CLARITY isn’t dead after failing a key Senate vote, but with time running short and Democrats still demanding changes, its path forward is narrowing.
Bitcoin coils near $76.5K as US stocks rebound from Fed rate hike
Bitcoin made modest daily gains as US stocks saw upside in the aftermath of the US Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate hike since July 2023.
Bitcoin coils near $76.5K as US stocks rebound from Fed rate hike
Bitcoin made modest daily gains as US stocks saw upside in the aftermath of the US Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate hike since July 2023.
Zcash miner Fortitude taps former Hut 8 CEO to lead ahead of public listing
Former Hut 8 CEO Jaime Leverton will take the helm at Fortitude as the Zcash-focused miner expands its operations and moves toward a planned public listing.
OG.com cleared by SEC to offer single-stock futures, says Crypto.com CEO
Crypto.com’s CEO said its sister exchange was cleared to offer US access to single-stock perpetual futures, as the latest platform to bridge TradFi and digital assets.
SEC grants temporary exemption for tokenized US stock trading
The SEC’s Innovation Exemption allows limited tokenized US stock trading on onchain venues with trading caps and transparency requirements.
Bitcoin treasury firms can outperform BTC... but is the risk worth taking?
Bitcoin treasury companies promise to amplify returns over investing in Bitcoin alone, but does the potential upside outweigh the risks to the downside?
Bitcoin treasury firms can outperform BTC... but is the risk worth taking?
Bitcoin treasury companies promise to amplify returns over investing in Bitcoin alone, but does the potential upside outweigh the risks to the downside?
S&P Global to acquire blockchain security platform OpenZeppelin
S&P Global agreed to buy OpenZeppelin, which says its smart contracts have facilitated more than $37 trillion in value transfers.
Crypto adoption blooming in Germany, while UK is falling ‘behind,’ says CoinShares researcher
German crypto adoption is progressing through family offices and wealth managers, while the UK’s retail-facing cryptocurrency market remains “nascent,” according to the researcher.
State hackers drive 420% surge in onchain malware, Chainalysis finds
North Korea-linked hackers used Tron, Aptos and BNB Chain to maintain malware infrastructure, while suspected Iran-linked actors embedded directions in Bitcoin transactions.
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