Block joins Google, Microsoft, AWS and Coinbase in backing x402, an open payment standard enabling agentic AI commerce. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/block-brings-bitcoin-lightning-payments-to-x402-for-ai-agents?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: September 2026
Bitget CEO suspects North Korea behind $352M hack, citing IP clues
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said a preliminary investigation found IP addresses matching VPN choices associated with a DPRK hacking group. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitget-ceo-suspects-north-korea-behind-352m-hack-citing-ip-clues?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Asia dominates Crypto Adoption Index, Bitget’s $351M hack: Asia Express
The APAC region accounts for half of the Global Crypto Adoption Index. Bitget suffers massive $351M loss and OpenAI forgets to mention its agents hacked the Australian Government. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/asia-dominates-crypto-adoption-index-bitgets-356m-hack-asia-express?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Fed proposes new capital, redemption rules for stablecoin issuers
The Fed’s proposal would set capital requirements, a two-day redemption window and new reserve disclosures as regulators implement the GENIUS Act. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/fed-proposes-new-capital-redemption-rules-for-stablecoin-issuers?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitget confirms $351M security breach, suspends withdrawals
Bitget said unauthorized transfers affected a limited number of hot wallets, while cold wallets and most platform assets remained unaffected. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitget-calls-security-withdrawal-claims-unverified-amid-178m-breach-reports?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
CFTC updates guidance on tokenized assets, blockchain records after failed vote
Although the CFTC chair did not say the failed vote on the CLARITY Act was behind new rules for authorized crypto entities, he said the move was “to provide regulatory clarity.“ Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-digital-assets-regulation-failed-clarity-vote?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin price steadies, ONDO rallies as US Treasury yields hit 2007 highs
US Treasury yields hit a 19-year high on Thursday, pressuring risk assets as Bitcoin held near $84,000 and ONDO became top performer among altcoins. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-steadies-ondo-rallies-us-treasury-yields-hit-2007-highs?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
DoubleZero brings dedicated fiber market data to Hyperliquid traders
DoubleZero launched a dedicated fiber market data feed for Hyperliquid, giving professional trading firms faster access to its full order book. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/doublezero-brings-dedicated-fiber-market-data-hyperliquid-traders?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto treasury model loses its edge as stock premiums fade: DWF
Most DATs now trade below the value of their crypto holdings, weakening a financing model that once helped companies expand their balance sheets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-treasury-firms-below-nav-sequans-bitcoin-exit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Sequans exits Bitcoin treasury strategy after selling remaining 314 BTC
The France-based semiconductor company has fully unwound a Bitcoin treasury that once held more than 3,200 BTC as more firms scale back crypto holdings. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sequans-exits-bitcoin-treasury-strategy-after-selling-remaining-314-btc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound