Crypto News
See the market, related assets, source and summary before opening a story so you can focus on what matters.
Crypto
1,201 stories in this section
Revolut Customers’ Identity Data Reportedly Exposed in Extortion Threat
Cointelegraph reports that attackers published Revolut customers’ identity documents and selfies and threatened to release more data daily unless the fintech pays. The report does not provide details on the ransom or customer count.
Crypto Awaits CLARITY Vote as AI Swarm Fears Slow Development
Cointelegraph highlights a Tuesday Senate vote on the CLARITY measure as a major crypto catalyst, while fears over AI swarms are contributing to a development slowdown and predictions of steep AI stock declines.
Fake Bitcoin Minting Leaves Bridge Paused and Liquidity Providers Unpaid
CryptoSlate reports that hackers minted trillions of fake Bitcoin, while 15 BTC was recovered. The native bridge remains paused, liquidity providers are unpaid, and final accounting continues as a 20% bounty window closes September 13.
CoinDesk questions whether crypto regulation still has clarity
CoinDesk published a September 13, 2026 commentary questioning whether crypto’s focus on regulatory clarity has faded. The supplied material reports no price, regulatory or market developments and links the item to BNB Attestation Service (BAS).
Quantum-Safe Blockchains May Depend on Mathematics, Not Quantum Hardware
MIT professor and Optimum co-founder Muriel Médard says blockchains can be made quantum-safe with established mathematics, without requiring access to quantum computers. Her analysis was published by CoinDesk.
Fed Rate Hike Debate Shifts Toward Wall Street Concerns
Goldman Sachs has dropped its forecast that the Federal Reserve will hold rates next week, becoming the last major bank to do so. CoinDesk frames the debate as increasingly focused on Wall Street rather than inflation.
Circle’s $400M Tazapay Deal Targets Emerging-Market Stablecoin Growth
Circle’s $400 million Tazapay deal is aimed at expanding USDC in emerging markets, where Tether has long been strong. The transaction provides market links and relationships that could otherwise take years to establish.
Crypto Clarity Act Faces Crucial Week With September 15 Vote Uncertain
The crypto industry is watching a possible September 15 vote on the Clarity Act, but CoinDesk says it may be canceled, delayed or reintroduced in another form. The legislation’s immediate path remains uncertain.
Anthropic Chief Calls for Slower, Safer AI Development
Anthropic’s chief urged a slower, safer pace for AI development, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman agreed with the safety concerns. Altman also said there would be no initial share sale this year, Cointelegraph reported.
Revolut reports customer information exposed through fraudulent government email
Revolut said a fraudster using a government agency domain obtained passports, selfies and financial transaction histories from some customers. Cointelegraph reported the disclosure, without specifying the number of affected users.
Reform UK Receives $97 Million in Crypto-Backed Donations
Reform UK has secured $97 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires in 24 hours, CoinDesk reported. The combined donations equal the largest individual political contributions in U.K. history and mark a sharp rise in crypto-industry backing.
Revolut Exposed Passports and Bitcoin Histories After Fake Government Request
Revolut exposed passports and complete crypto transaction histories belonging to a limited number of users after fulfilling a fraudulent request sent from a government agency’s own email domain, Decrypt reported.