Here’s what happened in crypto today September 24, 2026, 1:23 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.
Bitcoin’s ‘last resort’ quantum-safe solution just got 79% cheaper: StarkWare September 24, 2026, 12:52 am
A weeklong optimization challenge cut the estimated GPU cost of preparing an experimental quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction to under $67, potentially making the “last-resort measure” a little easier on the wallet.
US weighs overseas push for dollar-backed stablecoins: Bloomberg September 24, 2026, 12:44 am
The reported initiative could involve private-sector companies and several US agencies as Washington looks to expand the international use of dollar-backed stablecoins.
Kalshi says CFTC hasn’t contacted it over ‘unusual’ $5B trading activity September 23, 2026, 8:53 pm
Kalshi said nearly $5 billion in similarly sized Ether perpetual trades reflected its liquidity incentive programs and rejected allegations that the activity was wash trading.
Ex-SEC acting chair: Agency dropped crypto cases to avoid issues with credibility September 23, 2026, 5:47 pm
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said that the agency dropped many cases against crypto companies in early 2025 to avoid potential credibility problems in court.
Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead at 37 September 23, 2026, 4:43 pm
The crypto executive and Dystopia Labs founder previously held senior roles at Stellar and Solana before joining venture capital firm Hack VC.
US lawmakers from gaming states urge SCOTUS to take up Kalshi case September 23, 2026, 4:28 pm
The case between New Jersey authorities and a prediction market company, if accepted by the Supreme Court, could result in clarity for state and federal officials over sports bets.
Trump reveals up to $100K Strategy stock purchase in ethics filing September 23, 2026, 3:05 pm
President Donald Trump disclosed a July purchase of Strategy shares as his administration continues to advance crypto policy through federal regulators and Congress.
US stablecoin adoption could surge with bank-like protections: Visa survey September 23, 2026, 2:17 pm
The survey released by Visa posited that bank-like protections for stablecoins could increase adoption in the US as companies are preparing for the enactment of the GENIUS Act.
Bitwise launches first Lighter ETP amid Hyperliquid rivalry September 23, 2026, 12:34 pm
The product gives European investors brokerage access to the LIT token as Bitwise expands its lineup of products tied to decentralized derivatives platforms.