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Direct consumer access and agency trading can bring offshore services within scope when the rules begin in October 2027. The post FCA draws the UK boundary for offshore crypto platforms ahead of 2027 rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The flaw survived a 2024 security review and led validators to halt transaction finalization during the Aug. 31, 2026 incident. The post 3-year-old bug triggers $1.3 million drain and forces 10-day blockchain halt appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Treasury also says the Iranian exchange moved Hormuz Safe payments to the regime, without equating that stream with the IRGC total. The post US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange and its software developer over alleged IRGC Bitcoin transfers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The September 18 advance accompanied a tech rebound and yen weakness, while prior-session ETF inflows offered a tentative demand signal. The post Why Bitcoin hit $80k today hours before bad US data even landed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP Ledger (XRPL) developers are using mathematical proofs to test whether the network’s forthcoming lending market can be drained or become insolvent. On Sept. 17, protocol research firm Common Prefix said it is formally verifying XRPL’s Lending Protocol with Lean 4, a theorem-proving language designed to establish whether software satisfies defined mathematical properties across possible system ...

Hyperliquid has launched native manual borrowing, extending its trading infrastructure into credit as HYPE climbed to a fresh all-time high above $90. The Sept. 18 rollout lets users pledge HYPE or Bitcoin as collateral to borrow USDC or USDT directly through HyperCore. Hyperliquid said $269 million in assets were borrowed Friday, giving the new product […] The post Hyperliquid opens native lendin...

The advisory poll also favored Sprout transaction deprecation, faster blocks and shipping the upgrade without features that miss its deadline. The post Zcash holders vote to preserve halvings and defer recycled ZEC until 2031 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Tokenized stocks and wallet-linked derivatives can launch under new relief, while durable rights and jurisdiction remain unresolved. The post SEC and CFTC bypass Congress to open crypto access after CLARITY fails – with a catch appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Separate software-signing and vendor-data failures show why self-custody security extends beyond the device. The post Your crypto hardware wallet can stay secure while everything around it fails appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Public chains preserve malware instructions beyond ordinary domain takedowns, shifting defense toward monitoring wallets, contracts and off-chain servers. The post Blockchain malware activity jumps 440% as AI lowers the barrier for North Korea and Iran-linked hackers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Seven Democratic senators said Sept. 16 that CLARITY's failed Senate vote was not the end. The crypto market-structure bill fell short 49-50 the previous day on a procedural motion that needed 60 votes to advance. Getting from that statement to a law now depends on a compressed legislative calendar, still-unresolved policy disputes, and a House […] The post CLARITY Act needs 3 more senators and a ...

The Federal Reserve raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on Sept. 16, pushing the one-year Treasury yield to 4.45% the same day and pressuring crypto lending yields. That move lifts the return available to anyone willing to hold nothing riskier than government debt, setting a fresh benchmark for crypto lending yields […] The post Why risk a smart contract exploit when safe US ...

The security firm says its team and tools will continue, while S&P adds data, research and institutional reach after closing. The post Wall Street gains direct oversight of Web3 security as S&P Global buys OpenZeppelin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Needle Stealer used signed Microsoft software to target seven browser wallets without breaching Coinbase or MetaMask. The post Fake AI crypto software is secretly replacing browser wallet extensions appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Closed-ended vaults would bar withdrawals during fixed investment terms and count interest only when paid, but activation and XRP-denominated use remain unproven. The post XRPL’s new lending tool could lock up your XRP from minutes to decades appeared first on CryptoSlate.

S&P Global agreed to acquire smart contract security firm OpenZeppelin, expanding its digital asset business into the technology underpinning tokenized finance. On Sept. 17, the financial data and ratings company said that OpenZeppelin will continue operating under its own name as a separate business unit. Chief Executive Demian Brener will remain in charge and report […] The post From Kaiko to Op...

Less than $100,000 was borrowed as utilization hovered near 0.1%, separating supply appetite from credit demand. The post Aave V4’s Arc market is swimming in $76 million of USDC nobody is borrowing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a five-year pathway for regulated US stocks to trade on blockchain-native venues. The Innovation Exemption came two days after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, a broad crypto market-structure bill that sought to establish statutory rules for digital assets and clarify regulatory responsibilities. The […] The post After Congres...

Operators must update fault-proof services and withdrawal tooling before a targeted cutover, while users need no action. The post Optimism just approved the upgrade its Superchain needs before interoperability can go live appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The opt-in Soroban tools also ease data migrations, while raw-ledger systems must handle a new empty-ledger value. The post Stellar activates Protocol 28 as network hits record throughput and RWA value climbs appeared first on CryptoSlate.

H.R. 10357 advances toward full House consideration with targeted fee and stablecoin relief alongside expanded anti-abuse rules. The post Crypto’s first big tax win comes with a catch for stakers and everyday payments appeared first on CryptoSlate.