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Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for In-House Derivatives Clearing
Crypto

Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for In-House Derivatives Clearing

The new clearinghouse can handle fully collateralized contracts; Coinbase will keep outside partners for margined futures and planned single-stock perpetuals.

thedefiant.io · Sep 29, 2026 · 1 min read
Nearly 5,000 BTC leaves Bitget as hackers begin laundering $387 million haul
Crypto

Nearly 5,000 BTC leaves Bitget as hackers begin laundering $387 million haul

Nearly 5,000 Bitcoin has left Bitget’s tracked reserves after the crypto exchange reopened withdrawals following its $387.5 million hack. On Sept. 28, Bitget Chief Executive Officer Gracy Chen said the exchange had processed 9,585 withdrawa

cryptoslate.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Lido’s 1,500 ETH reserve target could slow stETH withdrawals in a crunch
Crypto

Lido’s 1,500 ETH reserve target could slow stETH withdrawals in a crunch

Lido Finance's recent changes to its ETH reserve policy could significantly affect stETH withdrawal speeds amid increasing pressure from institutional staking. As the protocol navigates a balance between staking capacity and withdrawal requests, investors must understand the implications of these adjustments on their assets. ## BODY: Lido Finance, a leading player in the Ethereum staking ecosystem, is facing a pivotal moment as it navigates between maintaining deposit reserves and expediting w

assetmarketcap.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 5 min read
SEC Staff Adds 'No Central Party' Limit to Token Buyback FAQ
Crypto

SEC Staff Adds 'No Central Party' Limit to Token Buyback FAQ

The Sept. 25 answer referred only to a system’s functionality. The revised wording makes the absence of centralized control an explicit condition.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Coinbase Teases Pokémon Card Packs Backed by Physical Collectibles
Crypto

Coinbase Teases Pokémon Card Packs Backed by Physical Collectibles

Collectors would be able to keep their pulls in a vault or have them shipped. Coinbase has not set a launch date in its teaser.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Chainlink Launches CCIP 2.0 With Custom Verifiers and Faster Transfers
Crypto

Chainlink Launches CCIP 2.0 With Custom Verifiers and Faster Transfers

Existing integrations keep working with full-finality defaults, while new token-pool controls require an opt-in contract upgrade.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
US SEC follows CFTC in staff guidance for crypto
Crypto

US SEC follows CFTC in staff guidance for crypto

With the failed cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, the SEC announced updates on how federal securities laws could apply to token issuers, following similar guidance from the CFTC.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Polygon Plans Two-Month Boost to 7.7% Gross POL Staking Rate
Crypto

Polygon Plans Two-Month Boost to 7.7% Gross POL Staking Rate

The fee-funded increase compares with a roughly 3% baseline and rewards stake held during the window, rather than when the fees accrued.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Compound Foundation Denies V2 Reserve Misuse Allegation
Crypto

Compound Foundation Denies V2 Reserve Misuse Allegation

Records show 344,780 COMP took the proposal’s supporters from 45.1% to 50.1% of delegated voting power before the $52 million V4 budget vote. No one voted against it.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
BNB Chain Appoints Thomas Chen as Chief Business Officer
Crypto

BNB Chain Appoints Thomas Chen as Chief Business Officer

New York, NY, 28th September 2026, Chainwire

cryptopotato.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Tether Says It Helped Freeze Nearly $550 Million in Iran-Linked USDT
Crypto

Tether Says It Helped Freeze Nearly $550 Million in Iran-Linked USDT

A Senate minority report released the same day found USDT dominated activity in 84% of 846 Iran- and proxy-linked wallets it studied.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
USDT grew on Ethereum through 2024, but smart contract holdings stalled, BIS data show
Crypto

USDT grew on Ethereum through 2024, but smart contract holdings stalled, BIS data show

Ethereum's historical contract-held share fell as issuance expanded, while Tron's hovered near 1% in the study. The post USDT grew on Ethereum through 2024, but smart contract holdings stalled, BIS data show appeared first on CryptoSlate .

cryptoslate.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Crypto PAC spends $11M to oppose Sherrod Brown in Ohio
Crypto

Crypto PAC spends $11M to oppose Sherrod Brown in Ohio

Fairshake pledged an initial $30 million on media opposing the Democratic candidate in Ohio’s Senate race in what some see as a repeat of spending by the crypto industry in 2024.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Dune Flags Yield Shortfall at Tokenized Money Funds
Crypto

Dune Flags Yield Shortfall at Tokenized Money Funds

WisdomTree’s Treasury money fund trailed its T-bill benchmark by 15 basis points over a year. Issuer disclosures show how expenses and liquidity terms affect returns.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Ondo Perps Adds Spot Trading for 12 Tokenized Stocks and ETFs
Crypto

Ondo Perps Adds Spot Trading for 12 Tokenized Stocks and ETFs

Traders can use purchased tokens as collateral for short perpetual positions. The venue is waiving spot trading fees for the first 30 days.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Ethereum Post-Hegotá: Vitalik Buterin Lays Out 2030 Roadmap
Crypto

Ethereum Post-Hegotá: Vitalik Buterin Lays Out 2030 Roadmap

Buterin expects Hegotá to be the last ordinary fork. After it comes recursive STARKs, automated formal verification and quantum-safe design.

cryptopotato.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin Price 33% Rebound Faces ETF, Rate, and AI Tests
Crypto

Bitcoin Price 33% Rebound Faces ETF, Rate, and AI Tests

The Bitcoin 2027 outlook weighs a 33% rebound against ETF risks, higher rates and Nvidia’s $1.3 trillion AI spending estimate by 2027. The post Bitcoin Price 33% Rebound Faces ETF, Rate, and AI Tests appeared first on Cryptonews .

cryptonews.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
BitMine Passes 6 Million ETH as Weekly Purchase Slows to 17,362 Tokens
Crypto

BitMine Passes 6 Million ETH as Weekly Purchase Slows to 17,362 Tokens

BitMine Immersion Technologies has amassed over 6 million Ethereum (ETH) after a recent weekly purchase of 17,362 tokens. As the company adjusts its treasury strategy, we explore the implications of this significant holding and its position in the cryptocurrency landscape, particularly against the backdrop of institutional interest and market dynamics. ## BODY: In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, few milestones capture attention quite like large-scale investments in Ethereum (ETH). B

assetmarketcap.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 5 min read
BitMine Passes 6 Million ETH as Weekly Purchase Slows to 17,362 Tokens
Crypto

BitMine Passes 6 Million ETH as Weekly Purchase Slows to 17,362 Tokens

BitMine’s Tom Lee still projects $358 million a year in staking revenue, rising to $424 million once the whole treasury is staked.

cryptopotato.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Altseason is coming — and traders are more discerning this time
Crypto

Altseason is coming — and traders are more discerning this time

Altseason is almost here and early signs suggest traders are becoming more selective, with capital flowing into revenue-generating protocols across a number of different narratives.

cointelegraph.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Ethereum Price Analysis: Is a Drop to $2.4K Next After ETH’s Latest Rejection?
Crypto

Ethereum Price Analysis: Is a Drop to $2.4K Next After ETH’s Latest Rejection?

Ethereum is consolidating below $2.7K after a sharp recovery from the June lows. The charts show a constructive medium-term structure, although momentum has cooled after ETH failed to sustain its move into the $2.7K resistance area. The key

cryptopotato.com · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Citi Taps Coinbase for Corporate Stablecoin Payments: WSJ
Crypto

Citi Taps Coinbase for Corporate Stablecoin Payments: WSJ

The firms’ October 2025 collaboration initially focused on fiat funding and withdrawals for Coinbase’s on- and off-ramps.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitget Reopens Bitcoin Withdrawals After $387.5 Million Breach
Crypto

Bitget Reopens Bitcoin Withdrawals After $387.5 Million Breach

ETH and USDT withdrawals remain paused, while CEO Gracy Chen pledges to replenish the protection fund above $300 million this week.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Bitcoin ETFs Draw Nearly $3 Billion in Seven Sessions as 2026 Flows Turn Positive
Crypto

Bitcoin ETFs Draw Nearly $3 Billion in Seven Sessions as 2026 Flows Turn Positive

US spot funds finished Sept. 25 with about $1.02 billion in net inflows for the year, reversing a $1.96 billion deficit before the streak.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Fake GIWA Layer 2 Bridge Drained of 766 ETH
Crypto

Fake GIWA Layer 2 Bridge Drained of 766 ETH

DYORSWAP, which mistook the network for the Upbit-backed project, promises 40% reimbursement for eligible wallets that bridged less than 5 ETH.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Franklin Templeton Fund Shares Become Bybit Trading Collateral
Crypto

Franklin Templeton Fund Shares Become Bybit Trading Collateral

Eligible clients can pledge Benji-issued money market fund shares for USDT or USDC credit lines while the shares stay in custody and keep paying yield. Franklin ran the same structure with Binance in February.

thedefiant.io · Sep 28, 2026 · 1 min read