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Brazil’s Petrobras uses Cardano to track sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel

Brazil’s Petrobras uses Cardano to track sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel

September 30, 2026

Petrobras developed two Cardano-based applications to track sustainability claims tied to aviation fuel and renewable diesel as part of an ongoing research collaboration.

Bitget ‘gradually back to usual’ as protection fund reaches $309M

Bitget ‘gradually back to usual’ as protection fund reaches $309M

September 30, 2026

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said that a protection fund created by the company in 2022 “absorbed the financial impact of the incident“ that resulted in $388 million in user losses.

Could THORChain face prosecution over stolen Bitget funds?

Could THORChain face prosecution over stolen Bitget funds?

September 30, 2026

THORChain will not — or can not — block addresses linked to the $387.5 million Bitget hack. Can the devs be prosecuted for money laundering? It’s complicated, says crypto lawyer Yuriy Brisov.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

September 30, 2026

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Singapore crypto activity grows 55% as broader region contracts

Singapore crypto activity grows 55% as broader region contracts

September 30, 2026

Singapore’s crypto economy grew 55.4% to $284 billion as institutional-platform activity surged 94%, while the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam stood out for small-value P2P transfers.

FCA opens crypto authorization window ahead of 2027 UK regime

FCA opens crypto authorization window ahead of 2027 UK regime

September 30, 2026

Crypto businesses should apply by Feb. 28, 2027, while existing money laundering registrations will not convert into FCA authorization.

Altcoin exchange deposit count jumps 160% in 2 weeks

Altcoin exchange deposit count jumps 160% in 2 weeks

September 30, 2026

CryptoQuant flagged potential selling pressure as deposit transactions and depositing addresses hit their highest counts since October 2025.

A single market worth protecting: Getting the MiCA review right

A single market worth protecting: Getting the MiCA review right

September 30, 2026

As the European Commission’s MiCA review consultation closes, Europe must decide whether its crypto rulebook is protecting the market without making it too costly to build in.

Bitcoin ETFs stretch $3.1B inflow streak as Ether funds turn red

Bitcoin ETFs stretch $3.1B inflow streak as Ether funds turn red

September 30, 2026

Ether ETFs shed $3 million Tuesday after seven days of inflows, following an $8 million outflow from Zcash funds at the start of the week.

Crypto hardware wallets compared for 2026

Crypto hardware wallets compared for 2026

September 30, 2026

From touchscreen and QR-code devices to NFC cards and Bitcoin-only models, this guide compares hardware wallets by security, connectivity, usability and recovery options to help users choose the right fit.

SlowMist traces Bitget hack activity to Aug. 31 zero-day exploit

SlowMist traces Bitget hack activity to Aug. 31 zero-day exploit

September 30, 2026

SlowMist identified malicious activity weeks before the Bitget theft, involving a zero-day vulnerability, two security products and a custom withdrawal tool.

European stablecoin issuer AllUnity launches USD stablecoin USDAU

European stablecoin issuer AllUnity launches USD stablecoin USDAU

September 30, 2026

AllUnity is launching USDAU, its fourth fiat-backed stablecoin, expanding a MiCA-regulated lineup that already covers the euro, Swiss franc and Swedish krona.

Kalshi in advanced talks to raise new funding at $40B valuation: Reuters

Kalshi in advanced talks to raise new funding at $40B valuation: Reuters

September 30, 2026

The prediction market was valued at $22 billion in a $1 billion funding round just four months ago, after doubling its valuation from December.

Illinois draft crypto tax rules detail DeFi, stablecoin treatment

Illinois draft crypto tax rules detail DeFi, stablecoin treatment

September 30, 2026

Illinois’ draft rules spell out how its 0.2% digital asset transaction tax would apply to stablecoins, DeFi platforms, crypto bridges and self-custody transfers.

Crypto.com AI agent still in ‘stealth mode’ nearly 8 months after Super Bowl debut

Crypto.com AI agent still in ‘stealth mode’ nearly 8 months after Super Bowl debut

September 30, 2026

In February, ai.com drew enough traffic to crash its website after a $15 million Super Bowl ad, but months later, users are still wondering what’s happened to their promised AI agent.

Binance Pay lets visitors spend crypto at PayPay merchants in Japan

Binance Pay lets visitors spend crypto at PayPay merchants in Japan

September 30, 2026

Binance Pay will let overseas users spend more than 100 cryptocurrencies at PayPay-supported merchants in Japan through HIVEX, while stores receive yen.

Trump accord calls for tech firms to ‘self police’ their own frontier AI

Trump accord calls for tech firms to ‘self police’ their own frontier AI

September 30, 2026

The voluntary accord puts much of the responsibility for managing frontier AI risks on developers.

Crypto regulation at SEC, CFTC to come down to 3 commissioners following key resignation

Crypto regulation at SEC, CFTC to come down to 3 commissioners following key resignation

September 29, 2026

Seven commissioner seats at the SEC and CFTC will be empty after Friday, leaving only a few leaders at financial regulators to oversee aspects of the $3 trillion crypto industry.

OpenAI valuation could hit $1.4T in new funding round: Report

OpenAI valuation could hit $1.4T in new funding round: Report

September 29, 2026

OpenAI is reportedly seeking another $30 billion from investors as the ChatGPT developer pushes its long-awaited public market debut into 2027.

Kakaopay partners with Dinari, Ondo to explore tokenized Korean stocks

Kakaopay partners with Dinari, Ondo to explore tokenized Korean stocks

September 29, 2026

Kakaopay Securities is working with Dinari and Ondo Finance to explore tokenizing Korean-listed equities and expanding their availability to investors in international markets.

Bitwise launches first US spot NEAR ETF after token’s recent surge

Bitwise launches first US spot NEAR ETF after token’s recent surge

September 29, 2026

Bitwise’s NEAR ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca as the token rallies more than 160% over the past month and activity on NEAR Intents grows.

Bitcoin gives back gains as long-term holder supply keeps $85K out of reach

Bitcoin gives back gains as long-term holder supply keeps $85K out of reach

September 29, 2026

Bitcoin failed to make another run at $85,000 as sellers held the line above current levels, while surging US bond yields weighed on stocks and precious metals.

Bitget CEO ‘not very optimistic’ on recovering funds from $388M breach

Bitget CEO ‘not very optimistic’ on recovering funds from $388M breach

September 29, 2026

Gracy Chen said she saw the 2025 Bybit hack as a “good reference point” for Bitget’s security breach, noting that only a small percentage of funds had been frozen or recovered.

Peter Brandt says Bitcoin may hit $600K by 2029, calls XRP a ‘fool coin’

Peter Brandt says Bitcoin may hit $600K by 2029, calls XRP a ‘fool coin’

September 29, 2026

An October pullback could offer a buying opportunity before Bitcoin’s next cycle peak, which Brandt expects between $300,000 and $600,000. He’s not sold on “fool coin” XRP.

Bitcoin ETF inflows leave institutional demand unclear: CoinShares

Bitcoin ETF inflows leave institutional demand unclear: CoinShares

September 29, 2026

CoinShares says IBIT offers clues to institutional buying, but basis trades mean inflows are not necessarily bets on rising Bitcoin prices.

ECB puts AI agent payments on the digital euro drawing board

ECB puts AI agent payments on the digital euro drawing board

September 29, 2026

The ECB is seeking firms to explore AI agents and machine-to-machine interactions as it prepares a separate digital euro pilot for 2027.

Ethereum schedules Glamsterdam upgrade on Sepolia for Oct. 6

Ethereum schedules Glamsterdam upgrade on Sepolia for Oct. 6

September 29, 2026

Glamsterdam will bring proposer-builder separation, block-level access lists and new gas pricing, while its mainnet date remains unset.

US crypto ETF inflows cool after $3.3B week but streaks hold

US crypto ETF inflows cool after $3.3B week but streaks hold

September 29, 2026

US spot crypto ETF inflows fell about 80% from Friday as Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP funds attracted $64.8 million combined on Monday.

Bitcoin bounces to $84K after US 30-year bond yield sets 24-year high

Bitcoin bounces to $84K after US 30-year bond yield sets 24-year high

September 29, 2026

Bitcoin price action consolidated after early-week losses while protecting a “trend-defining” support zone.

Greece gets first MiCA entrants as watchdog denies Binance-Lagarde claim

Greece gets first MiCA entrants as watchdog denies Binance-Lagarde claim

September 29, 2026

Greece joined the EU MiCA register with four providers as HCMC expanded its denial of remarks attributed to officials in a report on Binance.

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