Crypto news today
X launches Cashtag Partner, enabling stock and crypto trading from the feed
Why it matters: The integration could accelerate retail inflows into crypto via a social network, but it heightens the risk of impulsive buying driven by viral content.
IoTrust flags abnormal transactions in D'CENT wallet, urges users to withdraw funds
Why it matters: A possible key leak or wallet exploit threatens user funds, with details and loss amounts still unknown.
Ripple joins UK's 54-company tokenization working group
Why it matters: Britain is moving tokenization from pilots into regulated markets, strengthening Ripple's position and setting a model for the G7.
$546.79 million liquidated in 24 hours, 84.39% of it longs
Why it matters: Mass long liquidations add pressure on the market and could accelerate further declines in BTC and ETH.
Cloudflare-themed phishing pages steal crypto from memecoin traders
Why it matters: The scheme bypasses the usual drainer defenses because the malicious code runs on the device rather than through an on-chain approval, raising the risk of losses for active traders.
Fed rate decision due today: market prices 92% odds of a hike to 3.75–4.00%
Why it matters: The rate move is already priced in, so the reaction will come from the dot plot and Warsh's rhetoric on a December hike; key bitcoin support sits at $70,000.
August crypto trading volume rises to $75 billion spot and $336 billion futures
Why it matters: Rising volumes confirm a return of demand, but September's price pullback will show whether traders stay without a fresh rally.
Dunamu-NAVER deal may breach crypto exchange ownership limits
Why it matters: A potential conflict of rules could slow the deal and reshape the governance of Upbit, South Korea's largest exchange.
Phemex CEO: AI has become a 'pure negative' for the crypto industry
Why it matters: The rise in AI-driven attacks increases risks for DeFi and self-custody, which could accelerate the centralization of crypto infrastructure.
Aave proposes raising GHO borrow rate on Horizon to 3.25%
Why it matters: The changes are intended to bring GHO back to its $1 peg by reducing incentives for leveraged loops and selling pressure on the stablecoin.
Fed meeting could be a nightmare for Warsh, but bitcoin may win
Why it matters: The outcome of the Fed meeting will set the direction for bitcoin and the entire crypto market in the coming weeks.
Etherscan warns: tokens linked to 'Robinscan' have nothing to do with it
Why it matters: The warning reduces the risk of buying fake tokens masquerading as an official Etherscan product for Robinhood Chain.
China to enact economic mobilization law on October 1: risks for bitcoin
Why it matters: Escalation around Taiwan and sanctions could trigger a sharp risk-off in crypto, but strengthen bitcoin's long-term safe-haven narrative.
Trader Unipcs lost $12.6 million in 10 days but did not sell PONS, USELESS and MarsCoin
Why it matters: Large unsold positions in low-liquidity tokens create the risk of a sharp sell-off if the decline continues.
India reforms ED: 18-month investigations and a stronger fight against crypto crime
Why it matters: Stronger crypto analytics in India raises risks for illegal schemes and sets a benchmark for regulators in other countries.
Hacker trying to steal 1.2 billion yen in crypto was beaten by a bot that took it all in seconds
Why it matters: The case confirms that automated bots control a significant share of on-chain flows and can intercept funds faster than any participant.
Deribit to launch over 90 USDC-settled perpetual futures
Why it matters: Deribit is moving beyond crypto into traditional and private markets, intensifying competition among derivatives venues and widening access to RWA exposure.
Binance to open Alpha airdrop claim at 16:00
Why it matters: Alpha airdrops are a regular source of short-term token demand and exchange activity.
Henrik Zeberg: Bitcoin rally is a 'sucker's rally' within a bear trend
Why it matters: A warning of downside reversal risk: in a US recession Bitcoin could fall alongside risk assets.
MARA Holdings buys 1,292 BTC for $98.6 million
Why it matters: Large corporate purchases by miners support BTC demand and signal to institutions a belief in the asset's long-term value.