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Bitcoin Core 32 Enters Final Testing With October Target
Bitcoin Core developers have moved version 32.0 into release-candidate testing, setting an October 10 target for the stable software. The shift follows an August feature freeze, allowing node operators and wallet developers to audit the branch for bugs before a final decision to tag the release is made.
US Maritime Strikes Reach 207 Deaths as Targeting Criteria Remain Vague
The Trump administration’s ongoing maritime operation in the eastern Pacific has claimed at least 207 lives, with the latest boat bombing occurring Wednesday. Human rights experts and lawmakers are increasingly characterizing the strikes as an extrajudicial killing spree, noting that lethal force is being applied without judicial oversight or public evidence.
UN Expert Warns US Boat Strikes May Constitute Crimes Against Humanity
A top United Nations rights expert has formally challenged the Trump administration’s maritime bombing campaign, warning that the systematic targeting of vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific lacks any basis in international law and may amount to crimes against humanity, including murder.
Zcash Foundation Distances Itself From Unofficial Token Standards
The Zcash Foundation has officially disavowed any connection to the ZRC-20 token standard and the associated CASH token, following a mysterious promotional post on its X account. The organization clarified that these projects were developed independently and do not constitute sanctioned features of the privacy-focused Zcash blockchain.
Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying Spree with 950 BTC Acquisition
After a two-week hiatus, Strategy has returned to the market, adding 950 Bitcoin to its treasury. The Virginia-based company executed the purchase between September 14 and September 20, utilizing its existing USD cash reserves rather than issuing new common stock to fund the $75.7 million transaction.
Nobel Laureates Back California Wealth Tax as Battle Against Oligarchy
A coalition of six Nobel Prize-winning economists is throwing its weight behind California’s Proposition 40, framing the proposed 5% levy on billionaire net worth as a critical juncture in the struggle between democratic governance and the unchecked influence of extreme private wealth.
The Billionaire Takeover of American Elections
With just 300 individuals and their families pouring $3 billion into the 2024 federal election, the ultra-wealthy now command nearly 20% of all campaign spending. This tiny fraction of donors, representing 0.0087% of the total donor pool, has fundamentally reshaped American political influence to favor their own private interests.
California Hospital Layoffs Fuel Push for Billionaire Wealth Tax
With over 3,400 healthcare workers laid off statewide since March, labor advocates are intensifying their campaign for a ballot measure that would impose a 5% tax on California's wealthiest residents to stabilize a crumbling medical safety net.
IQ-EQ Appoints Anil Ponnampalam to Lead APAC and Middle East Fund Unit
Following the rebranding of Gordian Capital to IQ-EQ this June, the global investor services group has named Anil Ponnampalam as managing director for its fund platform and solutions in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, marking a strategic leadership transition within the firm’s international management structure.
Coinbase Expands Beyond Crypto with Retail IPO Access
Retail investors on Coinbase can now participate in initial public offerings, starting with the $2.2 billion market debut of smart-ring maker Oura. The exchange is positioning the new feature as a cornerstone of its strategy to consolidate diverse financial instruments, from crypto to equity, into a single mobile application.
Berlin's Left Party Secures Historic Victory With Housing-First Agenda
Socialist candidate Elif Eralp is poised to become mayor of Berlin after the Left Party secured 26% of the vote in Sunday’s state election. The win mirrors the strategy of New York City’s Zohran Mamdani, centering the campaign on aggressive rent controls and the public acquisition of large housing portfolios.
Legend Holdings Initiates Sale Process for Banque Internationale à Luxembourg
Ten years after acquiring Banque Internationale à Luxembourg, Hong Kong-listed Legend Holdings is moving to divest its 90 percent stake in the historic lender. The Chinese conglomerate has reportedly engaged Goldman Sachs to manage the sale, which could value the Luxembourg-based institution at approximately €2.5 billion.
Major TV Networks Boycott Trump Coverage Over CNN Exclusion
Major U.S. television networks have effectively launched a boycott of presidential pool coverage, responding to the White House’s decision to strip CNN of its assigned duties for Donald Trump’s upcoming trip to the United Nations General Assembly.
Bitmine Pushes Toward 6 Million ETH as Bull Market Sentiment Grows
Bitmine chairman Tom Lee declared a crypto bull market is underway, citing a shift of capital from AI stocks into digital assets. As the company continues its aggressive accumulation strategy, its Ethereum treasury has surged to nearly 5.98 million tokens, leaving it just short of a major supply milestone.
Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Accumulation With $75.7 Million Purchase
Strategy has broken a two-week hiatus on Bitcoin acquisitions, deploying $75.7 million to add 950 coins to its treasury. The move, disclosed in a Sept. 21 regulatory filing, brings the firm’s total holdings to 846,000 BTC as it balances crypto expansion with an ongoing $174 million preferred stock buyback program.
South African Crypto Deals Stall Over Proposed Capital Flow Curbs
Proposed exchange control regulations in South Africa have paralyzed at least R2.2 billion in digital asset deals, as companies fear the government’s new oversight framework will stifle cross-border transactions and push legitimate crypto activity into unregulated offshore channels or informal markets.
ECB Launches Pontes to Settle Blockchain Transactions
The European Central Bank has officially introduced Pontes, a new service enabling wholesale financial transactions on distributed ledger technology to settle directly in central bank money. By bridging market platforms with the Eurosystem’s TARGET infrastructure, the project aims to eliminate the credit risks associated with private stablecoins or commercial bank money.
Masked Gang Targets IT Worker in Violent Vendin-le-Vieil Crypto Heist
Four masked men stormed a home in Vendin-le-Vieil early Sunday, holding a family of four hostage for three hours. The attackers assaulted the father, a cryptocurrency IT worker, before forcing him to hand over €40,000 in digital assets while his children were restrained with black tape.
Hyperliquid Adds Trailing Stop Orders to Perpetual Markets
Hyperliquid has integrated trailing stop orders across its perpetual futures platform, providing traders an automated mechanism to lock in gains or limit losses as market conditions evolve. The new tool adjusts trigger prices dynamically, allowing orders to track favorable price movements before executing a market order upon a specified retracement.
State Attorneys General Face Backlash Over Potential Paramount Merger Deal
A coalition of state attorneys general, led by California’s Rob Bonta, is under intense scrutiny as reports emerge of advanced settlement talks that would allow the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger to proceed, effectively abandoning a high-stakes legal challenge intended to block the media industry consolidation.
Eugene Investment Pilots Stablecoin Settlement for Tokenized Assets
Eugene Investment & Securities has partnered with blockchain developer BEATOZ to test stablecoin integration for tokenized securities subscriptions. The proof of concept aims to move payment and settlement processes onto a single blockchain-based flow, eliminating the current reliance on traditional bank accounts for the financial leg of transactions.
SecondFi Warns Compromised Wallet Holders Against Claiming NIGHT Tokens
Security concerns have forced SecondFi to issue a stern warning: users with compromised wallets should avoid claiming upcoming NIGHT token allocations. Because the Midnight Foundation’s redemption system mandates claims occur through original, affected addresses, any attempt to move the tokens risks immediate theft by the attackers who hold the compromised keys.
Stripe Integrates Samsung Pay into Android Crypto Onramp
Stripe has expanded its Crypto Onramp tools for React Native, allowing Android developers to integrate Samsung Pay directly into their applications. The feature, which enables users to purchase digital assets with fiat currency, was quietly rolled out in version 0.75.0 of the company's software development kit back in August.
Binance Wallet Opens $4.8M Subscription for pPOLY Token
PancakeSwap has launched its inaugural Pre-Access campaign, offering users a chance to acquire pPOLY tokens issued by Paimon Finance. The event, accessible through Binance’s Keyless Wallet, seeks to raise $4.8 million, providing participants with synthetic exposure to private-market assets ahead of a potential public listing.
SparkLabs and Mirae Asset launch Central Asia venture fund
SparkLabs Group and Mirae Asset Venture Investment have signed a term sheet to launch the SparkLabs Mirae Silk Road Fund I LP, targeting Series A startups across Central Asia. With anchor backing from Kazakhstan’s QIC and Uzbekistan’s IT Park Ventures, the fund aims to scale AI-native companies for global expansion.
Evernorth Secures $30M Debt Deal Pending Nasdaq Merger
Evernorth Holdings has entered a $30 million convertible note agreement, a strategic move contingent on the successful completion of its business combination with Armada Acquisition Corp. II. The funding, supported by NH Investment & Securities, is earmarked for corporate growth and potential expansion of the firm’s substantial XRP treasury.
Upbit Places MultiversX Under Review Following Mainnet Exploit
South Korean exchange Upbit has flagged EGLD for trading caution after a virtual machine exploit forced the MultiversX network to halt block production on September 19. The move, which triggers a formal review period through late October, follows widespread suspension of deposits and withdrawals across multiple global trading platforms.
Hyperliquid Tops 2026 Crypto Revenue Rankings with $429 Million
Hyperliquid has secured the top spot in CoinGecko’s 2026 revenue rankings for crypto-native protocols, generating $429.04 million between January 1 and September 15. The perpetual futures platform outperformed its closest competitor, Pump.fun, by more than $106 million, capturing over 12% of the total revenue pool analyzed in the study.
Bank of Korea Launches 24-Hour Won Settlement Pilot
The Bank of Korea has initiated a 24-hour won settlement network pilot, allowing foreign investors to bypass traditional Korean banking hours. By enabling transactions through registered offshore institutions, the central bank aims to reduce dependency on local operating windows and boost the currency’s international standing.
Russian Central Bank caps bank exposure to crypto at 1% of capital
The Bank of Russia has unveiled draft regulations imposing a strict 1% ceiling on the total risk exposure banks can hold in cryptocurrencies and foreign digital assets. This move aims to insulate the traditional banking sector from the volatility and liquidity risks inherent in the newly legalized digital asset market.