A stash of unopened Nintendo Entertainment System games pulled from a family storage space in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has now been authenticated and graded by PSA, with some titles receiving a perfect 10. Store owner Thor Jensen says the 97-game haul includes rare production variants of classics like Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt, and part […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman10 Sept
Singapore has granted Gemini a Major Payment Institution license covering digital payment token and cross-border transfer services, strengthening the exchange’s regulated trading presence. The approval supports spot trading, custody, and over-the-counter services for retail and institutional customers. Gemini Clears Singapore’s Major Licensing Hurdle Retail and institutional customers in Singapore can continue accessing Gemini’s regulated digital […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms10 Sept
A Singaporean cybercrime ringleader has admitted directing a network that stole and laundered more than $245 million in cryptocurrency. The enterprise combined online impersonation with home break-ins, then poured stolen funds into exotic cars, private jet rentals, and nightlife. Malone Lam Admits Leading the Crypto Theft Enterprise Malone Lam, a 22-year-old Singaporean citizen and recent […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms10 Sept
A Virginia man convicted of stealing more than $2.5 million from investors concealed millions in cryptocurrency before declaring just 34 cents in financial assets. Federal prosecutors said he also denied owning any crypto during bankruptcy. Crypto Fortune Disappears From Bankruptcy Filings A federal jury in Alexandria convicted Jihoon Park, 52, on Sept. 8 of defrauding […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms10 Sept
The artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic is still private, but crypto traders are assigning the Claude maker an implied valuation of about $2.12 trillion through synthetic perpetual contracts that do not represent company shares. The juggernaut OpenAI has witnessed its synthetic perp contracts push the firm’s inferred worth to $1.58 trillion. On Sept. 9, Defillama’s […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman10 Sept
Illinois’ 0.2% digital asset tax could cost crypto firms millions and expose them to felony charges for compliance errors, two trade groups warn. They want enforcement blocked before the Jan. 1, 2027 launch produces irreversible costs and customer losses. Crypto Groups Race to Stop Tax Before Illinois Users Pay Illinois crypto users could soon owe […]
Bitcoin.com News•Kevin Helms10 Sept
Visa’s stablecoin settlement volume has climbed above a $20 billion annualized run rate, up more than 15-fold from a year ago. The growth is forcing card issuers, lenders and banks to rethink how they finance settlement in an always-on crypto market. Visa Stablecoin Cards Expand to 160+ Programs Worldwide Visa’s stablecoin business is starting to […]
Bitcoin.com News•Emmanuel Musa9 Sept
According to reports, cryptocurrency use in Iran is not fringe but a working trade-settlement rail. Tehran is quietly moving funds across these digital rails using bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT) to undermine financial sanctions. Digital Assets Take on a Bigger Role in Iran’s Trade On Wednesday, the Financial Times (FT) reported that Iran’s central bank […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman9 Sept
Circle is acquiring Tazapay in a $400 million all-stock deal that would bring more than $25 billion in annual payment volume into its orbit. With 60% of Tazapay’s transactions already involving stablecoins, the acquisition could materially expand USDC’s reach across Asia, Africa and other fast-growing markets. Circle Pushes USDC Into 100+ Markets With Tazapay Acquisition […]
Bitcoin.com News•Emmanuel Musa9 Sept
U.S. crypto ETFs reopened after the Labor Day break with broad selling pressure, as bitcoin, ether, solana, and HYPE funds all posted net outflows. XRP ETFs were the only major category to finish Tuesday in positive territory, drawing $1.55 million. Crypto ETFs Open Short Week With Multiple Selloffs The first session after the Labor Day […]
Bitcoin.com News•Emmanuel Musa9 Sept
On Wednesday, Consensys Software Inc. announced plans to split into two independent companies, with consumer wallet platform Metamask breaking away from Consensys, which will remain focused on protocols and institutional infrastructure. Metamask Breaks Away as Lubin Takes the Helm Consensys Executive Chairman Joe Lubin said the company spent more than a decade helping build the […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman9 Sept
Despite a $6 billion long-term debt buyback by the U.S. Treasury, bitcoin experienced a volatile yet ultimately flat trading session, swinging between $78,095 and $79,650 before settling near $78,600. Volatile Trading and Middle East Conflict Bitcoin experienced another volatile trading period as it swung from just over $78,700 to $79,600, even as reports suggested that […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara9 Sept
On Wednesday, the crypto community is discussing Hunter Biden’s new meme coin as the launch has seen the coin drop from a high of $199 to an all-time low of $1.36 in 90 minutes following the release. LAPTOP Meme Coin Crashes 98% as $199 High Vanishes in Minutes Hunter Biden’s new meme coin, known as […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman9 Sept
Brentwood, TN – (September 9, 2026) — Canary Capital Group LLC (“Canary Capital”), a digital asset investment management firm, today announced the launch of the Canary Staked TRX ETF (Ticker: TRXS). The Fund seeks to provide exposure to the spot price of TRX, the native utility token of the TRON blockchain network. In addition, the […]
Bitcoin.com News•Media9 Sept
Brent crude has surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since July, while West Texas Intermediate topped $95 amid a military escalation in the Middle East. Military Conflict Escalates On Wednesday, oil prices surged, with Brent crude reaching two-month highs while bitcoin retreated to $79,000 following new reports of U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara9 Sept
Blockstream’s standoff with the self-described white hats behind the Liquid Network exploit kicked into high gear Wednesday after the group demanded a 10% bug bounty and threatened further losses for holders. White Hats Come Out Swinging With 10% Demand The latest message appeared on the Bitcoin blockchain through OP_RETURN, a feature that lets users attach […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman9 Sept
On Sept. 9, 2026, Alby, the Bitcoin Lightning Network and Nostr tooling company, revealed a critical security flaw in older versions of Alby Hub, a Lightning-centric node and wallet. Lightning Project Alby Confirms Critical Flaw in Older Hub Versions The team disclosed the issue on the social media platform X on Wednesday, stating: “We have […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman9 Sept
Bitcoin’s price was back around $79,000 early Wednesday after buyers aggressively defended Tuesday’s plunge to $77,603, putting the leading crypto asset within striking distance of its $79,742 session high. The recovery has put bulls back in the driver’s seat in the short term, but resistance near $79,700 to $80,000 means the broader breakout is not […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman9 Sept
A single wallet pulled 16,976 SOL off Binance and spent it on Stonkfun’s STONK token at an average price of $0.19, buying into a drawdown. The token then set a new all-time high the same day. The Trade, Step by Step The sequence of events was short enough to read in two lines: A wallet […]
Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati9 Sept
Data shows that, in the short term, the bitcoin price has been reacting more strongly to U.S. economic data releases than to the Federal Reserve’s actual rate decisions, which were influenced by that data. This pattern will be tested this Friday again as the market awaits the central bank’s decision next Wednesday. Friday’s data will […]
Bitcoin.com News•Linas Kmieliauskas9 Sept