Security & Scams
- Security & Scams CointelegraphBitget CEO suspects North Korea behind $352M hack, citing IP cluesIP addresses matched VPN patterns associated with a known DPRK hacking group, per an early Bitget investigation.
- Security & Scams CoinDeskBrooklyn man sentenced to 12 years for stealing $16M in Coinbase phishing schemeThe fraudster defrauded roughly 100 victims across the US by posing as Coinbase support.
- Gambling Regulation & Licensing CoinDeskNew York sues Polymarket, alleging it is running an illegal gambling operationThe state seeks to block Polymarket from operating without a gambling license and recover alleged illegal gains.
- Gambling Regulation & Licensing SBC NewsUK government moves to ban betting firms from offering Powerball UK betsA DCMS proposal aims to align Powerball UK with existing National Lottery rules.
- Operator Security CoinDeskCrypto casino Duelbits goes offline after $7 million hot wallet hackAttackers drained hot wallets across four blockchains, with about $6 million traced to a single Ethereum address.
- Operator Security iGaming ExpertCuraçao Gaming Authority reveals extent of unauthorised accessThe regulator is strengthening security procedures after confirming unauthorised access to its online gaming portal.
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- Price & Macro CoinDeskDogecoin down 8%, bitcoin under $84,000 as Treasury yields hit highest level since 2007A rebound in oil, a strong business survey, and a weak five-year note sale pushed borrowing costs higher, pressuring crypto.
- Price & Macro CoinDeskBitcoin's on a streak it hasn't hit since 2012A 10% September gain puts bitcoin on track for a rare three-month winning streak.
- Security & Scams DecryptNorth Korea's fake job interviews linked to $11M crypto wallet theftA seven-agency advisory ties the WaterPlum hacking crew and Pyongyang's remote IT worker scheme to the same bureau.
- Security & Scams CointelegraphMalicious iOS app FomoPeek linked to $580,000 crypto theft, SlowMist saysSlowMist says fake app versions distributed via Apple's App Store used iOS kernel exploits to access data from other apps.
- Crypto Regulation Atlas21Russia maintains bitcoin payment ban while advancing digital ruble CBDCState news agency Tass reports the digital ruble has been usable for transactions since September 1.
- Stablecoins & Payments DecryptCoinbase expands Bitcoin-backed loans with fixed-rate Morpho productThe offering lets users borrow USDC against Bitcoin at a locked rate, marking Morpho Midnight's first enterprise-scale deployment.
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- Price & Macro DecryptBitcoin breaks out as Nasdaq hits records and oil slides on Iran hopesBitcoin's rally tracked broader risk-on moves in equities as stocks hit records and oil fell.
- Price & Macro CoinDeskSpot Bitcoin ETFs pull in nearly $1 billion in a single day, 9th-largest inflow on recordThe inflow surge came as bitcoin rallied to its highest level since January.
- Security & Scams DecryptWhite-hat hackers route Coldcard exploit funds into 'recovery trust'Galaxy Research says the consolidated address holds just 2.8% of the total funds taken in the exploit.
- Gambling Regulation & Licensing SBC NewsPolice raid £20,000 illegal gambling den in ManchesterGreater Manchester Police arrested four people, including two on suspicion of immigration offenses, during the raid.
- Gambling Regulation & Licensing SBC NewsFrench regulator tightens scrutiny of gambling firms' AML dutiesThe ANJ issued a conditional warning requiring operators to follow and report on anti-money laundering guidelines.
- Responsible Gambling & Compliance SBC NewsBetStop faces backlash amid ongoing controversy over Australian gambling sectorThe report highlights public frustration with the national self-exclusion register amid broader industry scrutiny.
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- Security & Scams CointelegraphNorth Korean hackers infect 30,000 devices, steal $10.7M in crypto via fake job offersGroup WaterPlum used fake recruiter outreach to target developers at crypto, AI, and NFT firms across 100+ countries.
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- Security & Scams DecryptCrypto worker's children held hostage in French 'wrench attack,' $46,000 takenFrance remains the world's worst-hit country for such attacks, with over 70 recorded in the first eight months of 2026.
- Gambling Regulation & Licensing iGaming Expertbet365 among Dutch KSA licence renewals as questions remainThe Dutch regulator confirmed a new round of licences five years after the market opened, as player-protection debates continue.
- Responsible Gambling & Compliance iGaming ExpertALGA launches Africa's first gaming dispute resolution initiativeThe new Ombudsman gives African gaming operators and players a continental mechanism for resolving disputes.
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Brazil's Lula reportedly weighs a ban on casino gambling, the U.S. sanctions Tehran exchange BitBank over Hormuz bitcoin payments, ECB's Lagarde reportedly blocked Binance's MiCA license — and more from crypto and iGaming
Gambling Regulation & Licensing
Brazil's Lula reportedly weighs ban on casino gambling and new betting restrictions
Local media report the president may target casino activity and impose tighter rules on betting operators. ↳ SBC News
Germany's top court reopens hearings on player loss-recovery claims against Tipico
The Federal Court of Justice revisited claims over online casino losses incurred before the 2021 gambling treaty. ↳ iGaming Expert
Security & Scams
Crypto tech provider Haruko hit by cyberattack affecting 15 clients
Some smaller hedge funds with weaker security controls reportedly lost funds in the breach. ↳ CoinDesk
U.S. sanctions Tehran exchange BitBank over Strait of Hormuz bitcoin payments
Treasury says the exchange moved bitcoin tied to Revolutionary Guard ship-passage payments through the oil chokepoint. ↳ CoinDesk
Crypto Regulation
ECB's Lagarde reportedly intervened to block Binance's MiCA license: WSJ
The Journal says high-level pressure led Greece to stall a previously complete license application. ↳ CoinDesk
Price & Macro
Bitcoin holds steady in September despite rate hikes and Clarity Act setback
The token is down just 1.5% this month and remains on pace for its first quarterly gain in a year. ↳ CoinDesk
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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
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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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