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# Bitz Digest — October 1, 2026
- URL: https://news.bitz.io/bitz-digest-2026-10-01/
- Published: 2026-10-01T06:07:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T06:07:35.000Z
- Description: Crypto hacks top $768M in September, UK Gambling Commission revises Category B machine rules, Bitcoin ETFs extend their $3.1B inflow streak — and more from crypto and iGaming
- Author: Bitz News
- Tags: Bitz Digest, Security & Scams, Price & Macro, Gambling Regulation & Licensing

- [Security & Scams](https://news.bitz.io/tag/security/) [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-hacks-total-766m-in-september-peckshield?ref=news.bitz.io)[**Crypto hacks top $768M in September, worst month of 2026**](https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-hacks-total-766m-in-september-peckshield?ref=news.bitz.io)The Bitget breach and a Liquid Network exploit drove most of the losses, though a large share of the Liquid funds was later returned.
- [Security & Scams](https://news.bitz.io/tag/security/) [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/metamask-exits-lido-validators-as-it-investigates-security-incident?ref=news.bitz.io)[**MetaMask exits Ethereum validators amid undisclosed security incident**](https://cointelegraph.com/news/metamask-exits-lido-validators-as-it-investigates-security-incident?ref=news.bitz.io)The wallet provider is investigating internally and says it has found no immediate threat to user wallets.
- [Price & Macro](https://news.bitz.io/tag/price-macro/) [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/10/01/bitcoin-s-soft-inflation-pop-to-usd85-500-fades-as-bond-yields-refuse-to-fall?ref=news.bitz.io)[**Bitcoin's soft-inflation pop to $85,500 fades as bond yields refuse to fall**](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/10/01/bitcoin-s-soft-inflation-pop-to-usd85-500-fades-as-bond-yields-refuse-to-fall?ref=news.bitz.io)A cooler-than-expected PCE report briefly lifted bitcoin above $85,000, but elevated Treasury yields erased the gains.
- [Price & Macro](https://news.bitz.io/tag/price-macro/) [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-etf-streak-9-day-ether-zcash-flip-red?ref=news.bitz.io)[**Bitcoin ETFs stretch $3.1B inflow streak as Ether funds turn red**](https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-etf-streak-9-day-ether-zcash-flip-red?ref=news.bitz.io)Ether ETFs posted a small outflow after seven straight days of inflows, while bitcoin funds kept attracting capital.
- [Gambling Regulation & Licensing](https://news.bitz.io/tag/gambling-regulation/) [SBC News](https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/uk/2026/09/30/uk-gaming-machines-cat-b/?ref=news.bitz.io)[**New UK regulations exclude existing Category B machines**](https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/uk/2026/09/30/uk-gaming-machines-cat-b/?ref=news.bitz.io)The UK Gambling Commission is moving ahead with a revised technical framework for land-based gaming machines after a public consultation that drew 1,065 responses.
- [Gambling Regulation & Licensing](https://news.bitz.io/tag/gambling-regulation/) [iGaming Expert](https://igamingexpert.com/regions/latin-america/brazil-bets-legal-cases/?ref=news.bitz.io)[**Brazil Bets ban fallout sees multiple legal cases filed**](https://igamingexpert.com/regions/latin-america/brazil-bets-legal-cases/?ref=news.bitz.io)Opposing lawsuits from the federal government and a gaming and lottery association reflect ongoing disputes over the betting ban.

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