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# Bitz Digest — September 17, 2026
- URL: https://news.bitz.io/bitz-digest-sep-17/
- Published: 2026-09-17T14:04:02.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T06:49:41.000Z
- Description: The widely expected move places the U.S. Federal Reserve's benchmark fed funds rate range at 3.75%-4.0%.
- Author: bitz admin
- Tags: Bitz Digest, Price & Macro, Security & Scams, Crypto Regulation, Gambling Regulation & Licensing

Fed raises rates by 25 basis points, Revolut hackers demand $3 million in Monero, Midnite reprimanded by ASA over AI marketing — and more from crypto and iGaming

## Price & Macro

### Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023

The Fed lifted its benchmark rate range to 3.75%-4.0%, a widely expected move affecting risk-asset markets. ↳ [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/16/fed-raises-rates-by-25-basis-points-in-first-hike-since-july-2023?ref=news.bitz.io)

### Zcash jumps 23% as bitcoin and major tokens rise despite Fed's first hike since 2023

Bitcoin traded above $76,000 as the Fed signaled limited further tightening; Zcash's rally drew attention to privacy tokens. ↳ [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/17/zcash-jumps-23-as-bitcoin-and-major-tokens-rise-despite-fed-s-first-hike-since-2023?ref=news.bitz.io)

## Security & Scams

### Revolut hackers demand $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data

The group gave Revolut 24 hours to pay, targeting customers with large crypto holdings; Revolut says it has had no direct contact. ↳ [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/16/revolut-hackers-demand-usd3-million-in-monero-threaten-to-sell-customer-data?ref=news.bitz.io)

### Hackers hijack HBO Max's Reddit account to spread crypto-stealing malware

Attackers ran 108 malicious ads through the verified account, directing users to fake software downloads. ↳ [Decrypt](https://decrypt.co/378401/hackers-hbo-max-reddit-account-crypto-malware?ref=news.bitz.io)

## Crypto Regulation

### FCA guidance lands two weeks before UK crypto authorization window opens

Overseas firms serving UK retail customers will also need authorization, with no trading under the new rules before October 2027\. ↳ [Decrypt](https://decrypt.co/378363/fca-guidance-lands-two-weeks-before-uk-crypto-authorization-window-opens?ref=news.bitz.io)

## Gambling Regulation & Licensing

### Midnite reprimanded as AI poses problems for the ASA

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled against Midnite and affiliate Limay Media over AI's growing role in marketing. ↳ [iGaming Expert](https://igamingexpert.com/news/midnite-ai-poses-problems-asa/?ref=news.bitz.io)

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