Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX said it will shut down, with trading ending September 23, after a strategic review by parent HDR Global Trading. Founded in 2014, BitMEX helped popularize perpetual swaps. CryptoQuant data shows its daily Bitcoin futures volume declined from May 2021 and did not return to its $1 billion to $5 billion per day range seen in Oct 2020.

Tesla reported it did not sell any of its 11,509 BTC treasury holdings in Q2 2026, keeping its bitcoin position unchanged. The company remains among the largest publicly traded firms holding bitcoin.

Hackers gained control of Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account and used it to tout a fraudulent cryptocurrency token branded "Vladhood".

Ripple has taken a strategic stake in Notabene (@notabene_id), a compliance network that underpins more than $2T in annualized onchain transaction volume. Financial terms were not disclosed. As part of the deal, RLUSD will be integrated into Notabene Flow, the company's B2B stablecoin payments platform. Notabene says it connects over 2,300 institutions across 100+ jurisdictions, verifying counterparties and clearing Travel Rule checks before funds are transferred. Ripple's stablecoin lead Jack McDonald (@_JackMcDonald_) said broad adoption "requires trusted identity, compliance, and transaction authorization before value moves." The announcement coincided with the launch of Ripple Mint, underscoring Ripple's push to build a full-stack stablecoin offering spanning issuance tooling and compliant institutional distribution.

Goldman Sachs said Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel in the fourth quarter if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue.

U.S. spot ether ETFs took in $72.64 million on Wednesday, edging out the $68.99 million net inflow into spot bitcoin funds, as investors continued to concentrate allocations in the two largest digital assets. Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to seven consecutive sessions, bringing cumulative net additions over the period to $999.38 million. Ether ETFs notched a fourth straight day of inflows, totaling $184.93 million across the four-session run. Within bitcoin ETFs, BlackRock's IBIT led Wednesday's creations with $38.78 million. Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust added $37.88 million and Fidelity's FBTC gained $21.49 million. Bitwise's BITB and Morgan Stanley's MSBT recorded smaller inflows of $5.36 million and $3.77 million. Grayscale's GBTC saw a $38.30 million redemption, partially offsetting the day's gains. Total bitcoin ETF trading value reached $1.11 billion. Combined net assets ended at $80.36 billion, down from the prior session despite positive flows, reflecting moves in the underlying market. Bitcoin ETFs have brought in $499 million so far this week, according to Sosovalue. Ether ETFs posted the stronger daily print. BlackRock's ETHA attracted $53.47 million, while Fidelity's FETH added $19.18 million. No ether product reported net outflows. Ether ETF trading value totaled $597.49 million, and combined net assets finished at $10.57 billion. Smaller crypto ETF categories lagged. Solana ETFs recorded a $1.27 million net outflow, led by declines of about $686,590 from Fidelity's FSOL and roughly $585,460 from Grayscale's GSOL. Solana ETF trading value was $54.46 million, with net assets at $908.74 million. XRP and HYPE ETFs reported no net creations or redemptions. XRP ETF assets remained above $1 billion at $1.04 billion, while HYPE ETF assets ended at $301.78 million. Flat flows do not imply a lack of trading: existing ETF shares can continue to change hands in the secondary market without triggering new share creation or redemption. Overall, the latest data underscored continued investor preference for scale, with most incremental capital flowing to bitcoin and ether while smaller crypto ETFs struggle to build steady momentum.

Kazakhstan is moving ahead with new "strategic mining" rules while expanding plans for a state cryptocurrency reserve, linking regulated mining activity to national digital-asset accumulation. According to information released via official government channels, authorities are framing crypto mining as a state-relevant, strategic activity rather than a purely private business. The policy approach positions mining as a mechanism that can supply digital assets to the state, reshaping how operators and regulators interact with the sector. Key elements highlighted include: - Strategic framing: Mining is treated as an activity aligned with state objectives. - Regulated operators: The rules target miners operating within Kazakhstan's legal framework. - Reserve linkage: Mining output is intended to support the state's crypto reserve effort. The reserve plan is also evolving. Qazinform reported that Kazakhstan aims to build a national cryptocurrency reserve without using taxpayer funds. Report.az said the state intends to use digital mining as a source of assets for replenishing the reserve, directly tying the mining framework to reserve growth. This expansion follows earlier signals from Kazakhstan around establishing a state crypto reserve fund and pursuing a broader crypto investment strategy, keeping the latest steps in line with an existing national direction. By funding the reserve through mining rather than public spending or direct market purchases, officials present the program as self-sustaining. Related coverage: Kazakhstan's AFM Seizes $16.7 Million in Crypto Exchanges; Tajikistan Reports $3.52M Losses Due to Unauthorized Crypto Mining in 2025. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.

Oasis Pro Markets, the broker-dealer affiliated with Ondo Finance, has received FINRA approval to offer tokenized U.S. stocks, ETFs, mutual funds and IPO access under SEC and FINRA supervision. The authorization is seen as a meaningful step toward expanding the availability of regulated tokenized securities to both U.S. retail and institutional investors. Additional details are available in the comments.

Trading in the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) has surged, fueling speculation that hedge funds are returning to the Bitcoin basis trade. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said BITO ranked as the sixth most-traded ETF today and has racked up about $40 billion in trading volume so far this month. That is roughly double the $20 billion traded by BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT. The spike stands out because many investors have gravitated toward lower-cost spot Bitcoin ETFs rather than futures-based products such as BITO, which carries a higher fee. Balchunas said the most plausible driver is renewed activity from professional traders and hedge funds executing the basis trade—buying BITO's Bitcoin futures exposure while simultaneously taking offsetting positions to profit from price discrepancies. He added that recent BITO volume spikes have coincided with upward reversals in Bitcoin's price, lending support to the idea, though he noted the explanation has not been confirmed.