CFTC Probes Kinzinger Kalshi Pardon Bets
The CFTC is investigating former Representative Adam Kinzinger for trades on Kalshi linked to his presidential pardon. Kinzinger denies wrongdoing, citing adherence to Kalshi’s rules.
Zcash Hackers Move $4 Million to Privacy Pool
Wallets linked to @Bitget’s $387.5 million hack transferred $3.9 million in $ZEC into Zcash’s private pool, complicating recovery efforts as funds become harder to trace. #Breaking #Crypto $ZEC
Bitcoin Traced to Bitget Hack via Zero-Day Exploit
@Bitget’s $388 million theft traced to a zero-day exploit on Aug. 31; attackers manipulated withdrawals using a custom tool. Recovery efforts ongoing, CEO pessimistic about asset recovery. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Fraud Trial: Pleterski Self-Defense
Canadian court allows Aiden Pleterski to represent himself in October fraud trial after $40M crypto scheme losses; only $3M recovered. Justice Nakatsuru denied trial delay request. #Breaking #Legal
Bitget Hackers Execute $388M Heist
Bitget hackers accessed systems on Aug. 31, stealing $388M via employee credentials and custom tools; funds laundered through CoW Protocol and Chainflip. #Breaking #Crypto $XRP
Kalshi Deal Fallout: Director Resigns
NCPG Executive Director Heather Maurer resigns amid controversy over $2M Kalshi donation; Michigan and Ohio regulators withdraw support. #Breaking #Legal
Coinbase Scandal Banker Diverts $932K
A federal grand jury indicted Mercedes Henry for allegedly stealing $931,500 from Ameris Bank customers by linking their accounts to @Coinbase accounts controlled by co-conspirators. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Theft: Fake Texts Lead to $900K Loss
Federal prosecutors allege fake Coinbase texts led to a $900K bitcoin theft; US seeks forfeiture of 110,270 $USDT seized from a Binance account. #Breaking #Legal
Ethereum Powers Cboe’s Tokenized Options Launch
Cboe Global Markets and S&P Dow Jones Indices extended their licensing agreement through 2051, exploring tokenized options contracts amid rising institutional interest.
SEC Targets 3 Platforms in Probe
Rep. Comer demands trading records from @Hyperliquid, @cryptocom, and Predictit amid insider trading probe involving $150M profit from a $1.1B short. #Breaking #Legal
PS5 Jailbroken After Sony’s Ownership Claim
Sony’s PS5 jailbreak, Relapse, allows custom code on firmware 7.00-13.60 but not post-September 16 updates; Bitcoin drops 3.02% to $83,592. Crypto $BTC
Bitwise Launches NEAR ETF with 5% Yield
Bitwise launches NEAR ETF, ticker NRR, on NYSE Arca with 5% staking rewards, enhancing U.S. access to AI-focused crypto infrastructure. Management fee is 0.75%.
Bitcoin Mining Expansion Boosts Texas Capacity
Strategy acquired 1,665 $BTC for $142.7M, raising its holdings to 847,666 BTC. It also repurchased $151.7M in preferred shares, funded by selling common stock. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $83K Mark
Bitcoin fluctuated between $82,807 and $84,545 amid Middle East tensions and rising oil prices, capping its near-term upside. Liquidations hit $78M. Crypto $BTC