Anthropic researcher quits with a warning on AI that echoes 'The Terminator' script

The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade, Coxon said on X, explaining his resignation.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/09/anthropic-researcher-quits-with-a-warning-on-ai-that-echoes-the-terminator-script

Hunter Biden defends LAPTOP ahead of Wednesday launch, calls TRUMP a ‘grift’

Biden says the token is about “resilience, redemption and recovery” and will give coins to nearly one million wallets that lost money on TRUMP.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/09/hunter-biden-defends-laptop-ahead-of-wednesday-launch-calls-trump-a-grift

Bitcoin recovers toward $79,000 as Zcash records a $500 million ETF haul

Bitcoin fell to nearly $77,600 on Tuesday before clawing most of it back, leaving it little changed on the day while zcash gained roughly 43% on the week and Grayscale's new fund crossed half a billion dollars.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/09/bitcoin-recovers-toward-usd79-000-as-zcash-records-a-usd500-million-etf-haul

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

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

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

Bitcoin back above $77,500, XRP leads majors as Fed hike odds slide to 62%

Every major token is green over 24 hours, though only zcash and hyperliquid are holding gains on the week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/03/bitcoin-back-above-usd77-500-xrp-leads-majors-as-fed-hike-odds-near-66