Zcash ETF Net Assets Reach $463 Million as ZEC Nears $1,200
Grayscale's Zcash ETF holds $463.2 million in assets while ZEC trades near $1,185. The cryptocurrency gained 11% in a single day.
CZ Says Bitcoin Could Overtake Gold Next Bull Run: The Price It Needs to Hit
Bitcoin would need to reach approximately $500,000 to match gold's current market capitalization, according to CZ's statement about potential overtaking during the next bull cycle. Gold's total value stands at roughly $13 trillion, establishing the benchmark price target for Bitcoin's potential achievement.
Liquid Sidechain Paused After 3,998 BTC Leaves Federation Wallet
Liquid disabled its bridge nodes after approximately 3,998 BTC left a federation wallet to a single address. The withdrawal included a bitcoin transaction message stating "we are whitehitals," prompting Blockstream to pause the sidechain's operations.
Digital Hawala : Informal Money Networks are Reportedly Using Crypto and Fintech to Hide Billions
Informal money-transfer systems like hawala are increasingly using cryptocurrency and fintech tools to conceal criminal proceeds across organized networks. The Financial Action Task Force report examined data from approximately 45 countries and organizations, including Pakistan and India.
Attackers Leave On-chain Message After $320 Million Exits Liquid Network
$319 million left Blockstream's Liquid peg on Sunday, with the wallet leaving an on-chain message. The Liquid network reported the peg still balanced despite the exit.
Thailand’s Securities Regulator Finalizes Crypto Travel Rule, Effective February 2027
Thailand's securities regulator finalized a framework requiring licensed digital-asset businesses to treat cryptocurrency transfers like traditional wire payments, effective February 27, 2027. The Travel Rule for Digital Assets was announced September 2, 2026, giving firms approximately six months to implement compliance.
South Korea to Enable On-Chain Capital Markets with Avalanche (AVAX)
South Korea's Financial Services Commission presented a staged policy roadmap on September 4, 2026, to enable tokenized securities on blockchain using Avalanche. The program aims to move conventional capital-market products onto blockchain rails through an official government initiative.
Tokenized Payments : TD Bank Trials Atomic Settlement via Project Agorá
TD Bank completed a live tokenized payment trial on Project Agorá platform, moving tokenized funds between its New York and Toronto branches for wholesale cross-border transfers. The exercise kept settlement within the regulated banking system while testing atomic settlement capabilities.
FBI Seizes $560,000 in Crypto and Donor Records Tied to Hamas Fundraising Network
The FBI seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency tied to a Hamas fundraising network and obtained court authorization to access donor records. The Justice Department's actions targeted digital fundraising channels connected to the designated terrorist organization.
Chilean Crypto Platform Orionx Shuts Down After Audit Uncovers $7 Million Shortfall in Customer Funds
Orionx, a Chilean cryptocurrency platform, is permanently shutting down after an audit discovered a 7 million dollar shortfall in customer funds. The company previously allowed users to buy, sell, and store digital assets.
Bitcoin-gold correlation hits six-year high as NASDAQ LINK weakens
Bitcoin and gold correlation has reached its highest level in six years, while Bitcoin's correlation with NASDAQ has weakened. This shift suggests Bitcoin may be functioning more as a traditional safe-haven asset alongside gold rather than as a technology stock proxy.
Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, Calls CLARITY Act Within Reach as XRP Runs
Brad Garlinghouse stated the CLARITY Act is within reach as a Senate vote approaches on September 15. XRP token price was trading near $1.45 during this period.
US Debt Hit $40 Trillion. So Where Is Bitcoin’s Debasement Trade?
US federal debt has surpassed $40 trillion with the government running a deficit near 6% of GDP. Bitcoin trades around $80,000, approximately 37% below its previous record high.
XRP Price Shows the Same Pattern That Sparked a 650% Rally
XRP's current chart pattern mirrors a formation from 2024 that preceded a 650% price increase. Analysts observe the altcoin is displaying a similar structural setup to the sequence before that earlier rally.
Stablecoin market cap climbs to $309B, up 50% since end of 2024
Stablecoin market capitalization reached $309 billion, representing a 50 percent increase since the end of 2024. This growth reflects heightened institutional participation and potential expansion of cryptocurrency adoption across financial systems.
Zcash Hits $1,000 for the First Time in a Decade. How Far Can It Go?
Zcash's price climbed nearly 100% over one month and crossed $1,000 for the first time in approximately ten years. The cryptocurrency briefly reached $1,045 on Friday, pushing its market value to roughly $17 billion.
Monetary Authority of Singapore moves closer to stablecoin rollout with sweeping regulatory proposals
The Monetary Authority of Singapore proposed sweeping regulatory guidelines for stablecoins to enable their rollout in the city-state. The framework establishes requirements for stablecoin issuers and operators to ensure stability and credibility in Singapore's financial system.
Grayscale Names 3 Blockchains Leading the Tokenized Stock Boom
Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Solana lead tokenized stock trading with weekly volume approaching $3 billion. Grayscale identified these three blockchains as the primary platforms driving the current tokenized stock market activity.
Hargreaves Lansdown Reverses Course, Rolls Out Bitcoin Trading
Hargreaves Lansdown, a British investment firm, now offers bitcoin trading after previously citing excessive volatility as a reason to avoid it. The firm reversed its earlier position to provide clients access to cryptocurrency trading services.
The National Sheriff’s Association Changes Opinion on the CLARITY Act, Now it is Neutral
The National Sheriffs Association reversed its opposition to the CLARITY Act, legislation governing cryptocurrency markets and consumer protections, and now holds a neutral position. The organization previously opposed the digital asset sector rules but changed course without providing specific reasons for the shift.
August Payrolls Knock Bitcoin Off $81,000
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 162,000 August jobs, which was five times the average of the prior year, causing Bitcoin to fall $1,430 in five minutes. Polymarket traders shifted the probability of a September rate increase from 39.5 cents to a majority outcome within 15 minutes.
Coinbase Files with the SEC to Bring 24/7 Single-Stock Perpetuals Onshore
Coinbase submitted a filing to the SEC seeking approval for single-stock perpetual contracts that would trade 24 hours daily. The exchange announced on September 3 that it is pursuing regulatory clearance to offer these derivatives products onshore.
FinCEN Links $12.7B in Reports to International Crypto Asset Fraud
FinCEN linked approximately $12.7 billion in reported financial activity to international cryptocurrency investment fraud networks operating across the United States. The Treasury agency released this documentation of the suspected scam pattern on September 3, 2026.
Biggest UK Investment Platform Lists Bitcoin For 2 Million Users
Hargreaves Lansdown, the UK's largest investment platform with 2 million users, has begun offering Bitcoin trading. The platform's launch comes after clients missed a 180-day tax-free window for Bitcoin profits that has now closed.
A16z-Backed OpenReserve Gets Approval for Full-Service National Bank
OpenReserve received approval to operate as a full-service national bank, choosing this charter over the trust-bank model that other crypto firms have typically pursued. This status enables the company to offer insured deposits and conventional lending services in addition to stablecoin issuance capabilities.
National Sheriffs’ Association Drops Opposition to Clarity Act
The National Sheriffs' Association reversed its previous opposition to the Clarity Act. The law enforcement organization had earlier opposed the bill but no longer does.
Hargreaves Lansdown Opens Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs to Qualified UK Investors
Hargreaves Lansdown listed Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded notes for qualified UK investors starting September 3, 2026, offering nine products. The firm previously restricted crypto access while most competitors provided it to retail clients.
Revolut Obtains Conditional OCC Approval for US National Bank Charter
Revolut received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on September 3, 2026, to operate as a US national bank. The preliminary approval grants Revolut a national bank charter enabling full banking operations in the United States.
Bitcoin ETF News: BlackRock IBIT Captures 62% of Inflows
Bitcoin ETFs received $730.8 million in net inflows on September 3. BlackRock's IBIT accounted for approximately 62% of these inflows.
Fed Rate Hike Odds Fall to 50/50: Will Bitcoin's Rally Above 80,000 Hold?
Federal Reserve rate hike odds for September dropped to 50/50 on Friday. Bitcoin simultaneously rallied toward $82,000 during this period of uncertain monetary policy expectations.