Blockstream Refuses Ransom Demand Following Liquid Bitcoin Exploit
September 12, 2026
Blockstream has officially rejected a ransom demand following a major exploit on its Liquid Network sidechain. While 3,400 BTC was returned, roughly 598.5 BTC remains unrecovered as operations resume with peg-outs paused.
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US August CPI Report Set to Drive Volatility Across Stock and Crypto Markets
September 11, 2026
The upcoming US August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is set to shape Federal Reserve interest rate policy, sparking anticipated volatility across traditional and crypto markets.
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Bitcoin Bancorp Expands Physical Footprint with Acquisition of 2,547 Crypto ATMs
September 11, 2026
Bitcoin Bancorp has acquired 2,547 crypto ATMs, dramatically expanding its physical retail network and bolstering cash-to-crypto accessibility for consumers.
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Macroeconomic Headwinds Shift Crypto Markets as Surge in Oil Prices Fuels Federal Reserve Rate Hike Expectations
September 10, 2026
A sharp rise in Brent crude past $106 per barrel and rising wholesale inflation have sent crypto markets lower as traders price in a 64% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike.
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Coinbase CEO Signals Potential Bitcoin Market Bottom Amid Crypto Resilience
September 10, 2026
Coinbase's CEO suggests Bitcoin has reached its market bottom, pointing to historical cycle patterns, institutional interest, and stabilizing market conditions across digital assets.
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Bitcoin Erases Overnight Surge Near $79,700 as Brent Crude Crosses $100 Mark
September 10, 2026
Bitcoin surrendered its overnight surge near $79,700 as US trading opened, leaving prices flat while Brent crude oil passed $100 per barrel. Meanwhile, Zcash bucked the overall market downturn following a major institutional deal.
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Block Seeks OCC Charter to Launch Uninsured Bitcoin and Stablecoin Custody Bank
September 10, 2026
Jack Dorsey's Block Inc. has formally applied for a national trust bank charter from the OCC to offer specialized custody services for Bitcoin and stablecoins.
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Trezor and BitBox Issue Urgent Phishing Warnings Following Third-Party Email Breaches
September 10, 2026
Trezor and BitBox have alerted users to sophisticated phishing attacks following a security breach at a third-party email provider. Learn how these scams operate and how to protect your assets.
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Crypto Regulation Stalls: How Legislative Ethics Disputes Could Impact XRP More Than Bitcoin
September 9, 2026
Legislative friction and ethics disputes over federal crypto bills like the CLARITY Act threaten to delay regulatory framework updates, exposing tokens like XRP to greater legal uncertainty than Bitcoin.
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Legacy Layer-1 Cryptos Rally Led by Polkadot as Federal Reserve Rate Hike Odds Rise
September 9, 2026
Legacy Layer-1 networks led by Polkadot experienced strong gains post-Labor Day, outperforming Bitcoin as market participants monitor Federal Reserve rate hike probability shifts.
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