Bitz Digest — September 18, 2026
Input Output Group told users to avoid its YouTube channel after it began livestreaming a suspected AI-manipulated Charles Hoskinson video promising to “double your wealth.”
Cardano's IOG warns of a hijacked YouTube channel, Curaçao court limits player claims against licensed casinos, UK raids peer-to-peer crypto hubs — and more from crypto and iGaming
Security & Scams
Cardano's IOG warns of hijacked YouTube channel livestreaming fake Hoskinson video
The channel began streaming an AI-manipulated video of Charles Hoskinson promoting a wealth scheme. ↳ Cointelegraph
State-linked hackers behind 420% surge in on-chain malware, Chainalysis says
North Korea-linked groups used Tron, Aptos and BNB Chain, while suspected Iran-linked actors hid commands in Bitcoin transactions. ↳ Cointelegraph
Gambling Regulation & Licensing
Curaçao court limits third-party claims against licensed online casinos
The Joint Court of Justice ruling in the SBGOK case could curb players' use of claims-management firms. ↳ iGaming Expert
Lithuania blocks Polymarket, citing it as a front for illegal gambling
The LPT is the first regulator to restrict the prediction market over alleged circumvention of gambling rules. ↳ SBC News
Wallets & Self-Custody
World launches self-custodial 'super app' World Money in over 150 countries
The app combines stablecoin payments, digital-asset rewards and trading in a self-custodial wallet. ↳ Cointelegraph
Crypto Regulation
UK conducts multi-agency raid on peer-to-peer crypto hubs
The action signals stricter enforcement ahead of a full crypto regulatory framework taking effect in late 2027. ↳ CoinDesk
Go deeper
Crypto Casino Account Verification: The Real 2026 Guide
Crypto casino account verification in 2026 explained: what KYC really wants, the docs that bounce on the first try, and the exact timeline to expect. ↳ Read on Bitz