Here’s what happened in crypto today September 4, 2026, 2:22 am
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
El Salvador’s post-review Bitcoin accumulation used no public funds: IMF September 4, 2026, 2:16 am
The IMF attributed Bitcoin added since June 2025 to private donations, addressing questions raised after El Salvador reported a $100 million acquisition.
US, UK launch joint alliance targeting crypto scam centers September 4, 2026, 12:33 am
The agreement includes parallel investigations and information sharing, with US and UK authorities planning a private-sector disruption operation in London in October.
Tether sued over frozen ‘pig butcher’ coins, 6,600 students get crypto loans: Asia Express September 3, 2026, 7:40 pm
Thai businessmen sue Tether over $42M frozen USDT tied to pig butchering scam, Aussie crypto firms face big fines unless they meet licensing deadline.
CFTC files to dismiss CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures September 3, 2026, 5:09 pm
The CFTC’s lawyers called the lawsuit “much ado about nothing,“ claiming that the CME Group lacked standing to file and argued against its claims over crypto perpetual futures.
Mantle adds Paxos’ USDG stablecoin, joins Global Dollar Network September 3, 2026, 3:36 pm
Mantle has added Paxos-issued USDG as a natively minted stablecoin while joining the network’s reward-sharing structure.
Michigan authorities continue pursuit to block Kalshi as Supreme Court fight looms September 3, 2026, 3:11 pm
Kalshi previously said it had been placed in an “impossible position” after federal authorities directed the company to ignore a Michigan restraining order issued in June.
Bitcoin reclaims $80K as DXY falls amid continuing suspected yen intervention September 3, 2026, 2:44 pm
Bitcoin rallied 5% to reclaim $80,000 as the US dollar weakened amid a suspected Bank of Japan currency intervention, though analysts remain split on the impact.
Bybit Pay integrates with Mesh to expand crypto payments September 3, 2026, 1:13 pm
The integration lets Bybit users spend digital assets directly from their exchange balances across Mesh-powered platforms.
BitMEX co-founder contributed 75% of Reform UK’s donations in Q2 2026 September 3, 2026, 1:06 pm
The UK political party and its leader, Nigel Farage, have accepted contributions from figures tied to the crypto industry, raising questions about potential influence on policies.