From Crypto to Stocks: Coinbase Tests UK Demand for an All-Purpose App
Coinbase is rolling out nearly 4,000 U.S. equities for British users, tradable 24/5 and fundable with GBP or USDC, as it shifts from crypto exchange to full finance platform.
Binance Claims RedotPay Diverted Users in $472.8M Lawsuit
Binance-linked companies are pursuing a $472.8 million claim against RedotPay’s founders over alleged customer diversion tied to a payments integration. The dispute focuses on how Binance Pay funds were used and whether that enabled RedotPay to compete directly for card users.
Circle Sets September 16 for Arc Public Mainnet
Circle has set September 16 for the public launch of its Arc blockchain and named 11 financial institutions as validators. The network is live privately today, while key integrations and real transaction activity are still ahead.
Dinari Opens 724 Tokenized Stocks to US Investors
Dinari has launched 724 tokenized stocks for US investors, including all S&P 500 companies. The model combines blockchain-based tokens with traditional share custody, allowing users to buy and hold stock exposure using USDC and self-custody wallets.
Bitget Exit From Japan: Trading Limits Begin November 1
Bitget has begun exiting Japan after halting new registrations. Existing users can still trade for now, but accounts will shift to close-only mode on November 1, with remaining positions set for forced closure at year-end.
Tether Lost $4B in Reserve Cushion While Still Profitable
Tether’s reserve buffer fell sharply in Q2 2026 even as the company reported strong operating profit. A closer look at its reserves shows that falling asset prices and a reduction in secured loans explain most of the decline.
Bitcoin Theft Linked to Coldcard Devices Reaches Fourth Wave
A fourth wave of Coldcard-related thefts is unfolding, with researchers spotting activity in real time as transactions moved through the mempool. The incident now approaches 1,800 BTC across more than 5,200 addresses, while attacker behavior continues to shift across each wave.
Strategy Turns to Bitcoin Sales to Support Preferred Dividends
Strategy has sold approximately $218.4 million of bitcoin during 2026 to help fund preferred-stock dividends. Its $8.22 billion quarterly loss was mainly an unrealized accounting markdown, not an equivalent cash loss.
Scam Uses Fake IRS Letters and QR Codes to Target Crypto Wallets
Fraudsters are mailing crypto holders official-looking IRS notices that link to a bogus compliance portal. The site collects wallet, account-value and phone details before a possible social-engineering call.
Zcash restricts old pool after flaw raised hidden supply risk
Zcash has activated Ironwood, preventing new funds from entering the vulnerable Orchard shielded pool. Existing balances can migrate through a public accounting checkpoint, but the transition is only beginning.
