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Microsoft and Coinbase dismantled EvilTokens, an AI-powered phishing operation that compromised 12,000 inboxes. Coinbase traced $1.1 million in revenue across four Tron addresses.
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Despite a 37% contraction in the broader cryptocurrency market, cross-border stablecoin transactions increased by 78% according to Chainalysis, indicating growing utility in international trade, remittances, and as a store of value.
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Bitcoin heads into Friday's $16 billion options expiry at Deribit, with calls dominating the book, while U.S. durable‑goods orders and consumer sentiment data follow within hours, adding layers of market stress.
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US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $270 million in net inflows on September 21, led by BlackRock's ETHA with $110 million and Fidelity's FETH with $73 million.
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An estimated $100B in dormant Bitcoin attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto may now be larger after 12 block rewards from 2010 were moved for the first time since mining. The September 5 transfers reignited speculation about whether the pseudonymous creator is active.
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XRP surged to $1.60 intraday on Sept. 22 with $7.4 billion in volume, while CFTC data revealed leveraged funds slashed CME net shorts by 46.3 million XRP in one week, triggering speculation of a short squeeze.
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XRP has consistently outperformed Bitcoin in trading volume on the South Korean exchange Upbit for the past month. On September 21, XRP’s volume reached $350 million, exceeding Bitcoin’s $225.8 million.
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U.S. Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $998.95 million inflow on Monday, marking the largest single-day haul of 2026 to date. Bitcoin’s price surpassed $86,000 amid renewed institutional demand.
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U.S. Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion in new capital on Monday, the largest single-day inflow since October, coinciding with a 13% weekly price increase for BTC. The surge signals renewed investor interest.
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