Sep 30, 2026 · 5 min listen · Last updated September 30, 2026
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Tether And Shiga Build Self-Custodial USDT, Bitcoin And Gold Products For Africa
- Tether and Shiga are launching self-custodial financial products across Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council. - The products will use Tether’s Wallet Development Kit and support USDT, Bitcoin and Tether Gold. - Shiga is building one product for end users and another infrastructure layer for banks and fintech companies. Tether is moving its Wallet Development Kit from developer tooling into financial products aimed at users and institutions across Africa and the Gulf.
Andrew Cuomo Warns Crypto Regulation Could Be Undone If Democrats Win Congress
Crypto’s newest US regulatory gains could be short-lived, Andrew Cuomo says, because a new Congress can challenge agency rules. Cuomo sits on the board of crypto exchange OKX and co-chairs its joint venture with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). He told Bloomberg that regulators’ stopgap rules are far more fragile than legislation. Regulation Now Rests on Agency Rules The Senate blocked the Clarity Act, a bill setting federal rules for crypto markets, on Sept. 15. The vote landed at 49 to 50, well short of the 60 needed to advance.
Crypto.com AI agent still in ‘stealth mode’ nearly 8 months after Super Bowl debut
ai.com's message to users regarding the status of their AI agent. Source: ai.com Speaking to Cointelegraph, a spokesperson for Crypto.com confirmed the AI agent platform is still being worked on. “ai.com continues building in stealth mode; we are happy to provide more details when we fully launch to the public,” they said. The prolonged wait comes as rival exchanges have already begun offering AI assistants focused on narrower tasks, such as trading and portfolio management. On Tuesday, Robinhood announced new in-app AI agents that can perform automated trading.
Illinois’ draft rules spell out how its 0.2% digital asset transaction tax would apply to stablecoins, DeFi platforms, crypto bridges and self-custody transfers. Illinois tax officials have published draft rules detailing how the state’s already-enacted 0.2% digital asset transaction tax would apply to stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and other crypto activity. The new draft rules provide implementation details for the law, including which transactions and digital assets would fall within its scope.
Pump.fun co-founder outlines near-zero-fee app for token distribution
Pump.fun's near-zero-fee model could democratize token trading, fostering broader participation and innovation across blockchain ecosystems. The post Pump.fun co-founder outlines near-zero-fee app for token distribution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Public Company Sells Part Of Its Gold Holdings To Buy Solana
- Digital Commodities has bought approximately C$100,000 of SOL, equal to about 5% of its estimated net asset value. - The Solana purchase was funded by selling part of the company’s physical gold position. - Bitcoin remains the foundation of its reserve strategy, with the company continuing to hold 11 BTC alongside cash. A Canadian public company has made an unusual treasury trade: sell some physical gold and put the proceeds into Solana. Digital Commodities announced on September 28 that it acquired approximately C$100,000 of SOL.
Aptos lands native Tether USDT support on Taiwan’s MAX exchange for TWD conversions
The integration of native USDT on Aptos by MAX could enhance Taiwan's crypto market liquidity and regulatory compliance, fostering broader adoption. The post Aptos lands native Tether USDT support on Taiwan’s MAX exchange for TWD conversions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Illinois' crypto tax draft may dampen market sentiment, influencing Bitcoin's price forecasts and prompting regulatory shifts elsewhere. The post Illinois drafts rules to tax crypto transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Strive Buys 1,107 Bitcoin For $94.5M As Holdings Pass 27,400 BTC
- Strive bought another 1,107 BTC for approximately $94.5 million between September 21 and September 25. - The company paid an average of $85,396 per Bitcoin. - Strive now holds 27,462 BTC as it continues expanding one of the largest public-company Bitcoin treasuries. Strive has added another 1,107 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, spending approximately $94.5 million during the latest week of accumulation. The company disclosed the purchases on September 28, saying it paid an average of $85,396 per BTC between September 21 and September 25.
Coinbase Faces $25M Loss Claim From Crypto Investor
So, here’s the scoop: BlockTower Capital’s Ari Paul is claiming Coinbase lost $25 million of his firm’s funds and allegedly covered up a series of hacks affecting multiple companies. This isn’t just a casual complaint; Paul suggests there’s a much larger issue at play, linking it to over a billion dollars in undisclosed losses. He’s got ongoing legal proceedings, so it’s a developing situation.
Coinbase has responded to the allegations, indicating they’re looking into it, but the context is pretty concerning. Just recently, a user accused Coinbase of stealing $1.2 million, and while Coinbase’s product head dismissed the claim as potentially fake, it raises questions about their security practices.
Remember, Coinbase had a significant breach earlier this year that affected over 69,000 users, and they turned down a $20 million ransom. This paints a picture of ongoing security issues at the exchange, but we’ll have to wait and see how the legal matters unfold.
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