Security & Audits

Bitcoin's Q3 surge highlights its vulnerability to macroeconomic shifts, as rising Treasury yields challenge its appeal amid tightening policies. The post Bitcoin surges 43% in Q3 as Treasury yields hit highest levels since 2007 appeared first on Crypto Brief…

The joint classification by SEC and CFTC could streamline regulatory oversight, potentially fostering innovation and market stability in the crypto space. The post SEC and CFTC jointly classify Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Stellar, Tezos, and XRP as digital commod…

CFTC Chair Michael Selig claimed that the agency was using its “existing statutory authorities“ to address crypto regulation after Congress failed to advance a market structure bill.

CFTC's reliance on existing laws for Bitcoin regulation may streamline oversight but leaves room for future legislative challenges and changes. The post CFTC Chairman Selig says the Commodity Exchange Act already works for Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Bri…

OKXICE’s move comes three months after former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo became its cochair.

The CFTC is seeking public comment on a framework that would create a new federal license for crypto exchanges, with leverage offers as the trigger for oversight.

United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig proposed the agency's "first" round of regulations for crypto markets on Monday, saying federal regulators already have the...

The CFTC launched rulemaking on leveraged and margined retail crypto trading, proposing Regulation CTX and CAM and a new "crypto asset market" exchange.

Oct 5 : The U.S. commodities regulator on Monday proposed a new federal framework for cryptocurrency exchanges that offer leveraged digital asset trading, in a move to bring parts of the spot crypto market under federal oversight weeks after Congress failed t…

The CFTC's proposed crypto rules could enhance market confidence, potentially boosting Bitcoin's value and influencing future regulations. The post CFTC proposes first dedicated crypto market rules with Regulation CTX and CAM appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The derivatives regulator is proposing two rules meant to cover the waterfront of crypto activity and exchanges, as long as it's not simple, direct trading.

Interstate AI regulation collaboration may increase compliance costs for developers, enhance safety oversight, and streamline incident reporting. The post New York’s financial regulator teams up with California and Illinois on AI safety appeared first on Cryp…

The CFTC's initiative may shape crypto market oversight, but its limited scope highlights the need for comprehensive legislative action. The post CFTC moves ahead with crypto market rules after Clarity Act failure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Understanding what is UDR crypto involves distinguishing between marketing and on-chain information about UDR crypto project. What Is UDR Crypto? UDR stands for United Dividend... The post Is UDR Crypto a Scam? What to Know About United Dividend Reserve Token…

The lawsuit and DOJ probe highlight potential risks in tech deal structures, questioning fairness to shareholders and compliance with antitrust laws. The post Groq engineer-shareholders sue board over $20 billion Nvidia deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Fed published two proposed rules implementing the GENIUS Act stablecoin framework for state member banks. Rule 1: reserve backing, reporting, capital requirements for Fed-supervised PPSIs. Rule 2: tailored application process for insured state member bank…

OKX filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sunday to launch a tokenized-stock trading platform, making it one of the first major crypto exchanges to take advantage of new US rules allowing digital versions of public-company shares to trade on cr…

Asia's heavy investment in AI heightens economic vulnerability, risking significant disruption if the AI market experiences a downturn. The post Asia’s AI boom leaves four major economies exposed to a potential bust appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OKX's move could reshape US equity markets by integrating blockchain, potentially enhancing liquidity and democratizing stock access. The post OKX files with SEC to bring tokenized-stock trading to the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The voluntary AI accord may delay robust regulation, risking unchecked AI advancements and potential conflicts between the White House and Congress. The post Trump unveils voluntary AI accord as lawmakers push for real oversight appeared first on Crypto Brief…

The pause highlights the challenge of balancing AI advancements with effective vulnerability management, impacting open source security efforts. The post Google pauses open source bug bounty program as AI-generated reports pile up appeared first on Crypto Bri…

Anthropic's AI regulation push mirrors Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto lobbying playbook, with millions in donations and safety rhetoric critics call capture.

Vizag software professional lost ₹20 lakh in WhatsApp crypto trading scam on Netobit.com; fraudsters demanded 15% “processing fee” to withdraw funds.

US government debt is one of the easiest assets in the world to borrow against, which lets financial companies get cash without giving up their investments for good. Washington is rewriting the rules for that borrowing, and the result will reach crypto throug…

President Trump named a new "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate federal AI policy, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton at the helm. As SEC chair, Clayton launched crypto lawsuits including the agency's case against Ripple.

The Independent Community Bankers of America filed a lawsuit against the OCC challenging its authority to issue national trust bank charters to cryptocurrency firms, claiming the approvals bypass key regulations and consumer protections. The post Community Ba…

President Trump on Sunday named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as his new "AI czar," adding a different category of intelligence, the "artificial" kind, to the U.S. spy chief's portfolio.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Clayton will lead a…

A U.S. banking group just sued the government agency that issues America's federal bank charters, reports CoinDesk, "accusing it of exceeding its legal powers in granting national trust-bank status to crypto firms." The agency's move "creates a gaping hole …

Efforts will continue to reduce the state’s involvement in Bitcoin-related activities and to strengthen crypto‑asset regulation and governance, the IMF said.

The post Bitget Rebuilt a $309 Million Protection Fund After a $388 Million Hack. Is Your Crypto Safe on an Exchange? appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. Hackers stole about $388 million from Bitget, a major cryptocurrency exchange, on September 24, 2026. In res…

Unknown attackers hijacked the official Microsoft account on X, which has over 13 million followers, in what appeared to be a pump-and-dump scheme promoting a crypto token.The attack began when the Microsoft account (@Microsoft) followed and reposted a tweet …

Bessent's critique highlights the need for AI industry accountability and proactive self-regulation, impacting innovation and legal exposure. The post Scott Bessent criticizes AI leaders’ warnings as alarmist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The hack highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols, potentially prompting increased regulatory scrutiny and debates on asset recovery practices. The post Bitget calls out DeFi protocols after $387.5 million hack, credits NEAR Intents appeared first on Cryp…

The firm says the Sept. 24 breach pushed North Korea's 2026 crypto haul past $1 billion, and detailed how it used in-house AI to trace the stolen funds across four blockchains in a race against the attackers.

Odisha Police arrest 4 in Bhubaneswar for mule bank account racket linked to cyber fraud, crypto payments and VPNs; probe tied to Rs 91.9 lakh scam.

Community banking group’s lawsuit claims OCC has overstepped its mandate from Congress.