Bitcoin’s golden cross is here

A golden cross has triggered on bitcoin's daily price chart, indicating a potential long-term bullish trend ahead.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/08/bitcoin-s-golden-cross-is-here

Bitcoin slips under $79,000, Zcash leads losses as Fed hike odds hold near 60%

Every major token fell on Tuesday, though most keep weekly gains, with traders pricing a 60% chance of a Fed hike next week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/08/bitcoin-slips-under-usd79-000-zcash-leads-losses-as-fed-hike-odds-hold-near-60

Metaplanet CEO breaks silence but shareholders say the hard questions remain unanswered

Simon Gerovich said Metaplanet had not adequately explained the structure, and denied involvement in MMXX Ventures’ trading decisions.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/08/metaplanet-ceo-breaks-silence-but-shareholders-say-the-hard-questions-remain-unanswered

This cat memecoin has paid holders $2.8 million in Zcash as ZEC tops $1,200

A brand new ZCAT token charges a 3% tax whenever the token moves and uses the proceeds to distribute ZEC to holders, creating an unusual link to one of crypto's hottest assets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/07/this-cat-memecoin-has-paid-holders-usd2-8-million-in-zcash-as-zec-tops-usd1-200

Oil up, bitcoin down as U.S. strikes Iranian crude carriers

Bitcoin trades lower by nearly 1% as escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities push oil higher.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/07/oil-up-bitcoin-down-as-u-s-strikes-iranian-crude-carriers

Bitcoin network used by exchanges hit by $320 million exploit. Hackers claim they're the 'good guys'

Liquid Network, a settlement layer used by exchanges, halted all transactions after losing $320 million worth of bitcoin in a security exploit.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/07/bitcoin-network-used-by-exchanges-hit-by-usd320-million-exploit-hackers-claim-they-re-the-good-guys

Prediction markets inch closer to the Supreme Court: State of Crypto

New Jersey petitioned for a writ of certiorari in Kalshi's case against it last week, finally throwing the ball to the high court.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/09/06/prediction-markets-inch-closer-to-the-supreme-court-state-of-crypto