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

British investor thought he lost $2,000 in bitcoin in 2012. He just recovered $4.5 million

CEL Solicitors says it has identified a wallet holding more than 5,500 BTC linked to former Intersango users.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/09/02/british-investor-thought-he-lost-usd2-000-in-bitcoin-in-2012-he-just-recovered-usd4-5-million

XRP Ledger has fewer active accounts than last year, but bigger trades and more value

Daily order-book traders fell about 40% from a year ago while volume rose 79%, as the value held on XRPL climbed above $4 billion.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/05/xrp-ledger-has-fewer-active-accounts-but-bigger-trades-and-more-value

Southeast Asia’s crypto funding rebounds to $680 million as investors focus on mature firms

Blockchain investment in Southeast Asia in 2026 has been led by crypto financial services, though funding remains heavily concentrated in Singapore and a handful of companies.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/09/05/southeast-asia-s-crypto-funding-rebounds-to-usd680-million-as-investors-focus-on-mature-firms

Bitcoin back above $81,000 as hike odds fade, Zcash leads with 15% jump

Every major token gained on Friday as traders cut bets on a September Federal Reserve rate increase to a coin flip, though most of the majors are barely changed on the week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/04/bitcoin-back-above-usd81-000-as-hike-odds-fade-zcash-leads-with-15-jump

U.S. banking agency gives blockchain bank OpenReserve initial OK to operate

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted a provisional charter to the new full-service bank, adding it to the growing mix of crypto-native institutions.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/09/03/u-s-banking-agency-gives-blockchain-bank-openreserve-initial-ok-to-operate

AMC CEO blasts Robinhood for stock token, putting synthetic shares in spotlight

Adam Aron said AMC has no connection to Robinhood’s tokenized shares, reviving questions around how stocks are brought onchain.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/09/03/amc-ceo-blasts-robinhood-for-stock-token-putting-synthetic-shares-in-spotlight