BlockSec: $387.5M Stolen From Bitget, Under $1M Frozen
BlockSec, a blockchain security and smart contract auditing firm, attributed the theft total of $387. 5 million to an incident involving Bitget.
Bitcoin, Ether, XRP See 2,633% Liquidation Imbalance
Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP derivatives markets recorded a 2,633% imbalance between short and long liquidations, as persistently elevated US inflation data reinforced a macro backdrop that caught heavily leveraged short positions off-guard and triggered a sharp short squeeze across the three major tokens.
Bitcoin, XRP Rally After Key Fed Inflation Report
Bitcoin surged above $85,000 and XRP was cited in rally reports on September 30, 2026, after a softer-than-expected reading on the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure reduced the perceived likelihood of another interest-rate hike at the central bank's next policy meeting.
XRP in Focus: Jay Clayton AI Czar Reports and the Latest Shift
XRP is drawing fresh attention after reports circulated that former SEC Chair Jay Clayton is being considered for a role as the Trump administration's AI czar.
Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Hits All-Time High, Ranks 8th Largest
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has reached a new all-time high in market capitalization, a milestone that underscores the token's steady growth since launch. Despite the record, RLUSD remains ranked eighth among stablecoins by size, a reminder that distance still separates it from the dominant players in the sector.
Altcoin Spot Volume Nears 4x Bitcoin, Glassnode Data Shows
Altcoin spot trading volume has climbed to nearly four times Bitcoin's spot volume, reaching its highest ratio since September 2025, according to Glassnode's Week On-Chain report.
Coinbase Gets CFTC Approval for Coinbase Clearing LLC
Coinbase has received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for Coinbase Clearing LLC, a move the exchange describes as a first of its kind in the crypto industry.
Bitget Withdrawal Restart: BTC Open, ETH Scheduled
Bitget is reopening withdrawals on a per-asset basis following a security incident, with the exchange saying Bitcoin withdrawals are already live and Ethereum withdrawals scheduled for September 29, according to Bitget's official support update.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Draw $2.38B as Bitcoin Pulls Back
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted $2. 38 billion in net inflows last week, even as Bitcoin's spot price pulled back over the same period, highlighting a split between short-term price action and institutional demand flowing through regulated products.
Strategy Buys 1,665 Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 847,666 BTC
Strategy has acquired an additional 1,665 Bitcoin, bringing its reported total treasury holdings to 847,666 BTC, according to a disclosure filed with the U. S.
Cardano Foundation UCLA Partnership: Multi-Year Deal
The Cardano Foundation has announced a multi-year partnership with the Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson School of Management, bringing Cardano Academy curriculum and blockchain use cases into one of the United States' most prominent business school programs.
Ark Invest: AI Threatens Bitcoin Wallet Security
Ark Invest has warned that artificial intelligence is making it easier for attackers to both discover and exploit security vulnerabilities, and the firm singled out Bitcoin and hardware wallets as areas likely to feel the pressure first.
