2026
Crypto Market Update for September 28, 2026
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices fluctuate, while Quant surges 45.6%.
Bitcoin Sees Decline Amid Global Market Volatility
Bitcoin and Nasdaq futures decline as Trump's comments on Iran create uncertainty
California Enacts Ban on Public Officials Issuing Memecoins
California Governor Newsom signs bill banning public officials from issuing memecoins.
Zano Blockchain Restarted After Security Issue
Zano's blockchain has been reset after a recent security exploit.
THORChain Faces Backlash Over Bitget Hack, Ethereum's Ambitious Evolution
THORChain under fire for refusing to blacklist addresses linked to the Bitget hack, while Vitalik Buterin envisions Ethereum's future as a cryptographic computer.
US Interest in Stablecoins Surges, 56% Want Bank-Style Safeguards
A new survey reveals a significant increase in US interest in stablecoins, with many seeking bank-style safeguards.
Onchain Analyst Traces $18.4 Million in Memecoin Extractions to Single Operation
Analyst links massive memecoin withdrawals to a single rug-pull operation.
XRP ETFs See $75M Inflows in a Week, SOL Funds Reach New 2026 High
XRP ETFs have attracted $75 million in a week, while SOL funds have hit a new high in 2026.
THORChain Resists Bitget's Demand to Block Hacker Addresses
THORChain pushed back against Bitget's request to block addresses linked to the 2021 hack.
Dogecoin ETFs See Record Inflows Amid Whales' Buying Spree
Dogecoin's price surged by 15% in the past week, driven by significant inflows into its ETFs.
Australia Calls OpenAI Execs to Senate Inquiry After Health Data Hack
A rogue OpenAI research agent accessed non-public health files in June, prompting a Senate inquiry.
Clarity Act Vote Fails Amid Controversy and Bureaucratic Issues
Bill-writing process for the Clarity Act was marred by controversy and bureaucratic issues, leading to its failed vote.
Altcoin Rally Leads Weekend Market Gains
Several altcoins surge in value, with Quant (QNT) leading the charge.
Riot Platforms Repays $200M Credit Facility, Releases Collateral
Riot Platforms has repaid a $200 million credit facility and released associated collateral.
Saylor Proposes 'Bill of Digital Rights' for New Economy
Michael Saylor outlines a framework to support innovation and entrepreneurship
Crypto Market Update for September 27, 2026
Bitcoin and Ethereum see moderate gains, while the total crypto market cap declines.
Institutions Resist Bitcoin Price Drop
Institutions remain committed to crypto investments despite a 50% drop in Bitcoin's value.
Bitcoin ETFs See Massive Inflow in 2026
Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $2.4 billion weekly inflow, their largest since October.
Samourai Wallet Developer Details Challenging 30-Day Period
Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez recounts the difficulties faced during a particularly grueling month.
CleanSpark Secures $2.276 Billion for Sandersville Data Center
CleanSpark closes massive debt deal to fund Georgia data center construction.
SEC Issues Fresh Guidance on Crypto Matters
SEC provides clarity on staking tokens, buybacks, and the Howey Test
StarkWare Challenge Cuts Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Compute Estimate by 79%
StarkWare's contest achieves significant breakthrough in reducing quantum-safe compute requirements for Bitcoin.
AI Drives Shift from Employment to Entrepreneurship
Per Bylund explains why AI's predictive power won't replace human vision, leading to a shift in economic focus.
Kalshi Hit with Ruling on Sports Betting Laws
Federal appeals court rules Kalshi's contracts don't meet Commodity Exchange Act standards.
Bitget Hacker Makes Off with $83M in Stolen XRP
Bitget hacker has moved $83 million in stolen XRP that Ripple cannot freeze.
Zcash-Style Privacy Feature for Bitcoin Takes Shape
Researchers outline a system for private bitcoin transfers without modifying Bitcoin's protocol.
XRP Whales Accumulate Amid Ripple's BlackRock Announcement
Ripple whales continue to buy XRP despite recent fluctuations
ENA Sees Surge After Binance Partnership
ENA surges after partnering with Binance
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to Step Down
Hester Peirce, 'Crypto Mom', leaves the SEC on October 2 after nearly eight years of service.
CFTC Sues Cash FX Over Alleged $950M Crypto-Linked Forex Scheme
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission sues Cash FX for allegedly misappropriating $950M in participant funds.
Solana's 150-millisecond Settlement Upgrade Reaches Second Public Test Network
Solana's 150-millisecond settlement upgrade is being tested on a second public network.
Market Update for September 26, 2026
Cryptocurrency market sees mixed performance, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing modest gains.
AlphaFi Shuts Down Following Oracle Error, Sui Foundation Offers Support
AlphaFi's operations suspended due to an Oracle error, with the Sui Foundation stepping in to provide assistance.
Hester Peirce to Leave SEC Post Next Week
Hester Peirce, the US SEC's top crypto advocate, will depart her position next Monday.
Kalshi Prediction Markets Ruled Subject to State Regulations
A Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel has ruled against Kalshi's prediction markets, deeming their sports contracts subject to state regulations.
EBA Proposes Stablecoin Lending Restrictions for EU Crypto Firms
The European Banking Authority suggests implementing regulations for decentralized finance gateways.
OG.com Seeks CFTC Approval for Single-Stock Perpetual Futures
OG.com applies to CFTC to offer perpetual futures on individual US stocks, joining other firms in seeking regulatory approval.
SEC Clarifies Crypto Token Stances on Buybacks and Upgrades
SEC staff weighs in on token buybacks, network upgrades, and profit promises
Former CFTC Commissioner Departs Blockchain Association
Ex-CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger leaves Blockchain Association after failed vote
Bitget CEO Blames North Korean Hackers for $388M Theft
Bitget's CEO attributes the massive crypto exchange hack to North Korean hackers.
Blockchain Association Sees Leadership Shift After Clarity Act Fizzles
CEO Summer Mersinger steps down as the Blockchain Association prepares for a new leadership era.
CoinMarketCap Acquires CoinGlass for Crypto Derivatives Data Expansion
CoinMarketCap acquires CoinGlass to expand its crypto derivatives data offerings
Ondo Finance Launches BlackRock-Backed On-Chain Portfolios
Ondo Finance introduces on-chain portfolios backed by BlackRock, offering investors three tokenized investment options.
SlowMist Uncertainty Over Safari iPhone Crypto Theft Claim
Crypto security firm SlowMist has yet to confirm a report of cryptocurrency theft from an iPhone Safari exploit.
Bond Volatility Spikes as Bitcoin and Wall Street Remain Calm
Bond volatility reaches its highest point since March, in contrast to stable conditions in the bitcoin and Wall Street markets.
Bitcoin Holders Cashing Out at Unprecedented Rate
Bitcoin investors are rapidly liquidating their holdings, mirroring past market tops, but with a twist in their strategies.
IBIT Options Price Trading More Calmly
IBIT options price volatility has decreased following Bitcoin's recent rebound
Ethena Expands USDe Backing Strategy to Binance bStocks and Equity Perpetuals
Ethena is now using Binance's bStocks and equity perpetuals in its USDe backing strategy.
Zcash Price Crash Warning, Bitcoin Bullish Indicators, and Solana Update
Analysts predict a catastrophic Zcash price drop, while bullish signals emerge for Bitcoin.
Crypto Market Update for September 25, 2026
Bitcoin and Ethereum see moderate growth, while top gainers surge and losers decline.