Consensys to split into MetaMask and institutional blockchain company September 9, 2026, 2:47 pm
The restructuring will separate MetaMask’s consumer business from Consensys’ Ethereum protocols and institutional blockchain infrastructure operations.
TRM Labs doubles valuation to $2B in Series C expansion September 9, 2026, 1:30 pm
The blockchain intelligence firm said its annual recurring revenue has quadrupled over the past three years as it expands its AI-powered investigations business.
U.S. Bank tests proprietary stablecoin in cross-border Stellar transaction September 9, 2026, 12:37 pm
The pilot moved USBDC between the bank’s North American and European entities on the public Stellar blockchain.
Bitcoin fails to reclaim $80K as Bessent fuels yen strength around 153 per dollar September 9, 2026, 12:28 pm
Bitcoin trended lower with US stocks on Iran escalation while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent contributed to fears of a yen carry-trade unwind.
Hunter Biden’s laptop controversy gets a memecoin afterlife September 9, 2026, 11:58 am
The project’s disclosures say LAPTOP has no utility, lock founder tokens for six months and reserve 2% for wallets that lost money on TRUMP.
Trade groups seek to block Illinois crypto tax before January effective date September 9, 2026, 11:57 am
Following on their earlier lawsuit, CCI and the Blockchain Association seek to block Illinois’ 0.2% crypto tax, arguing it is unconstitutional and would impose costly compliance burdens.
Tether, Fasanara launch $400M private credit fund targeting $3B September 9, 2026, 11:21 am
The evergreen fund will use USDT infrastructure to support asset-backed lending through fintech platforms in more than 60 countries.
German finance ministry proposes 25% crypto tax starting 2028: Report September 9, 2026, 9:49 am
The German Ministry of Finance is reportedly seeking to impose a 25% tax on cryptocurrencies, departing from current laws that make crypto gains tax-free after one year of holding.
10 of the greatest unsolved crypto mysteries September 9, 2026, 9:30 am
From the whereabouts of the CryptoQueen to a mysterious death involving a DeFi builder paranoid about the “pedo elite,” here are 10 crypto mysteries that still have no good answer.
BitMart misses roadmap deadline, appoints financial adviser September 9, 2026, 9:04 am
BitMart provided no asset figures or withdrawal timetable and will launch a feedback portal within five working days during a financial adviser review.