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

Ukrainian police took down a crypto scam that stole up to $1 million a month

Investigators have identified 62 victims and say more than 46 Ukrainians took part in the alleged operation.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/09/06/ukrainian-police-took-down-a-crypto-scam-that-stole-up-to-usd1-million-a-month

Better and Coinbase’s bitcoin-backed mortgages can reuse borrowers’ collateral

Better Mortgage can reuse the pledged bitcoin, and borrowers cannot recover their crypto until the main conventional mortgage is fully repaid or refinanced.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/09/06/better-and-coinbase-s-bitcoin-backed-mortgages-can-reuse-borrowers-collateral

Dollar-backed stablecoins can push local currencies lower, Bank of Korea study finds

Buying pressure in Binance-paired currencies correlates with local currency depreciation as market makers balance positions.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/09/05/dollar-backed-stablecoins-can-push-local-currencies-lower-bank-of-korea-study-finds