Beldex has launched a $1 million developer grants program aimed at supporting teams building privacy-focused applications, infrastructure and developer tools. Announced during Korea Blockchain Week 2026 in Seoul, the Beldex Grants Program is open to developers and teams worldwide. Unlike fixed-term grant programs or hackathon-based initiatives, applications will be accepted...
Morgan Stanley Builds Digital Asset Lab to Test Stablecoins and DeFi
Morgan Stanley launches a Digital Asset Lab to test stablecoins, DeFi, and tokenization, targeting faster 24/7 payments for clients. Morgan Stanley has launched a Digital Asset Lab to test stablecoins, tokenization, and DeFi applications. According to Bloomberg, the lab will investigate blockchain-based banking and client services. The initiative is geared...
Dogecoin Holds The Line Between Two Liquidation Shelves
Dogecoin sits near $0.097 after a Tuesday sweep to $0.1035 and a Wednesday flush to $0.093, with liquidation data showing pressure stacked on both sides of price. A wick to $0.1035 on Tuesday, September 22 looked like the start of a breakout. Less than a day later, on Wednesday, September...
Japan Arrests 2 in Cambodia-Linked Crypto Fraud
Japan arrests 2 suspects after fake police allegedly tricked a woman into transferring 81 million yen in a crypto fraud. Japan has arrested 2 suspects linked to a Cambodia-based crypto fraud network targeting Japanese victims. Police suspect losses reached 240 million yen. Japan Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Crypto Transfer...
Bitget Plans Phased Withdrawal Resumption as Security Checks Continue
Bitget will restore withdrawals in phases from September 28, with BTC first and full services scheduled by October 2. Crypto exchange Bitget prepares to restore withdrawals on September 28 following a security incident that prompted a temporary suspension. Bitcoin withdrawals will return first, with ETH and USDT following over the...
Grayscale Seeks Approval for ZCSH High Income ETF
Grayscale seeks SEC approval for a ZCSH High Income ETF offering bi-weekly payouts through options linked to its Zcash product. Grayscale has filed with the SEC for a new ZCSH High Income ETF. The proposed fund would focus on income from options tied to Grayscale’s current ZCSH product. It would...
CFTC Sues Cash FX Group Over Alleged $950M Crypto-Linked Forex Scheme
CFTC alleges Cash FX solicited more than $950M through a purported forex trading pool. Participants were allegedly promised returns of up to 15% weekly from trading strategies. The regulator says participants lost at least $406M through the alleged scheme. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued Cash FX Group...
Brazil Sets $10K Reporting Rule for Self-Custody Crypto Trades
Brazil will require covered institutions to report $10K+ self-custody transfers to Coaf. Resolution 588 creates a reporting threshold, not a crypto transaction limit or ban. The rule differs from Brazil’s separate 24-hour retention measure starting in 2027. Brazil will require covered institutions to report qualifying crypto transfers involving self-custody wallets...
Fed Proposes Two-Day Redemption Limit and Capital Buffers for the Stablecoin Issuers It Supervises
The Federal Reserve Board opened two GENIUS Act proposals for comment, covering stablecoin reserves, capital charges, redemption limits, and bank applications. Two business days. That is the longest a holder would wait for dollars from a stablecoin issuer the Federal Reserve supervises, if the new proposal survives public comment. The...
KelpDAO Files Lawsuit Against LayerZero Over $292M Bridge Exploit
KelpDAO filed a lawsuit against LayerZero over a $292M bridge exploit, alleging security failures and risks linked to its 1-of-1 verifier setup. KelpDAO has filed a lawsuit against LayerZero and co-founder Bryan Pellegrino. The case follows a $292 million bridge exploit. KelpDAO claims LayerZero did not reveal significant technology risks...