Bitz Digest — September 17, 2026
The widely expected move places the U.S. Federal Reserve's benchmark fed funds rate range at 3.75%-4.0%.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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