Crypto news today
US Senate Banking Committee to hold closed GOP roundtable on prediction markets
Why it matters: The outcome of the dispute will determine who regulates prediction markets — the CFTC or state gaming regulators — shaping the fate of Kalshi and Polymarket.
BlackRock: stablecoins must preserve 'singleness of money' with bank deposits
Why it matters: The stance of the world's largest asset manager sets the framework for stablecoin regulation and their integration into the banking system.
Strategy moves 411 BTC to Coinbase Prime, Marathon sends 250 BTC
Why it matters: Large transfers to exchange custodians can signal preparations to sell and weigh on BTC holders' sentiment.
Audit: hackers use Binance Smart Chain for stealth attacks
Why it matters: Growing use of public networks for attacks raises risks for users and DeFi protocols on BSC.
Crypto market cap rises to $2.77T as altcoins lead after Fed and SEC exemption
Why it matters: The rebound after the Fed-driven selloff and SEC regulatory easing sets the tone, with sustainability hinging on the next rate decision.
Two arrested in Netherlands for paying for Rolex watches with fake stablecoins
Why it matters: The case highlights the risk of counterfeit stablecoins in P2P payments and the rise of crypto fraud in offline transactions.
Crypto stocks rebound after selloff triggered by CLARITY Act failure
Why it matters: The market shows regulators are advancing crypto rules even without the CLARITY Act, supporting crypto stocks.
Unknown wallet moves 510,768 SOL worth $57M to Coinbase Institutional
Why it matters: Large transfers to institutional venues often precede increased SOL volatility and signal whale accumulation.
Three-year-old Radix bug led to $1.3M theft and 10-day network halt
Why it matters: The incident showed that routine code refactoring can silently break ownership boundaries and evade external audits, putting all network vaults at risk.
Tom Farley and Senator Gillibrand to discuss US crypto policy on September 22
Why it matters: Discussion of market structure and stablecoins could set the tone for Congress's next steps after the CLARITY Act failed in the Senate.
Tom Lee: CLARITY Act failure will not stop crypto market growth
Why it matters: A signal that institutional interest in ETH and the broader market persists even without new US legislation.
DCG expands institutional access to Bittensor (TAO) via Yuma and Grayscale
Why it matters: Expanding institutional channels into TAO strengthens demand for the asset, but the actual scale of DCG's investments has not yet been disclosed.
Bitcoin breaks $81,000 after CFTC sends crypto rules to White House
Why it matters: The return above $80,000 after the CLARITY Act's failure shows the market is betting on SEC and CFTC regulatory action bypassing Congress.
Kalshi in talks for $750M round at $40B valuation
Why it matters: Rising prediction-market valuations show demand for event contracts, intensifying competition with Polymarket and shaping regulation of the sector.
Litecoin rises 4.3% to $56 as open interest climbs
Why it matters: Rising open interest alongside price points to an influx of new positions in LTC, which could amplify volatility in the coming days.
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, son Howard succeeds him
Why it matters: The departure of Wall Street's leading crypto skeptic could eventually soften Berkshire's stance on crypto assets, though decisions remain with Abel.
Tether Gold holds near $4,389 after Fed rate hike
Why it matters: Tokenized gold remains a hedging tool for crypto holders amid the Fed's tight policy.
JPMorgan values bitcoin at $266,000 relative to gold
Why it matters: A major bank's valuation sets a long-term benchmark for institutional investors, but does not offset current pressure on the price.
Ethiopia cuts bitcoin miners' power supply to 23% of contract
Why it matters: The first major failure of the hydropower mining model: cheap energy proved vulnerable to drought, threatening further restrictions after a review in October 2026.
DASH falls 1.58% to $57.74 after 82% monthly rally
Why it matters: DASH's rise reflects demand for privacy coins following Zcash; losing the $55.72 support could deepen the correction.