SlowMist has warned that attackers may have adapted the Darksword exploit chain to compromise devices running iOS 26.5 and extract private keys from self-custody crypto wallets. Summary Darksword attacks can begin when an iPhone user opens a malicious link in Safari. SlowMist says attackers may have adapted the exploit chain to iOS 26.5. Google previously
0G has launched its Ascend liquid staking product and introduced a five-step system that will let eligible users convert staked 0G tokens into credits for AI computing services. Summary Ascend users receive the liquid staking token a0G after depositing 0G. a0G will be the only supported asset for minting iAI at launch. Eligible staked iAI
Crypto-backed super PAC Fairshake has prepared an expenditure of at least $30 million to oppose former Sen. Sherrod Brown’s return to the U.S. Senate following the failure of the CLARITY Act. Summary Fairshake reportedly plans its largest expenditure of the 2026 election cycle against Brown. Brown is challenging Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s November
Coinbase has opened initial public offering access to eligible U.S. retail customers, starting with Oura’s $2.2 billion offering, as COIN shares gained more than 5% on Sep. 21. Summary Coinbase users can request Oura shares at the IPO price before public trading begins. Oura is offering 50 million shares at an expected price of $40
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South African crypto companies have put at least R2.2 billion in deals on hold as proposed exchange control rules threaten to restrict how digital assets can be used for cross border transactions, according to people familiar with the matter. Summary South African crypto firms have paused at least R2.2 billion in deals over proposed exchange
The European Central Bank has launched Pontes to settle blockchain based wholesale transactions in central bank money while preparing to invest part of its €23 billion own funds portfolio in digital securities. Summary ECB has launched Pontes to settle blockchain based transactions using central bank euros. Deutsche Bank, Santander and Clearstream are among the first
Evernorth Holdings has agreed to issue $30 million of convertible debt that may fund additional XRP purchases and XRP ecosystem activity, subject to the completion of its proposed business combination with Armada Acquisition Corp. II. Summary Evernorth agreed to issue $30 million of 4% convertible senior PIK notes due in 2031. NH Investment & Securities
Bitcoin has traded just above $81,000 on Monday, extending its recovery from last week’s drop below $76,000 as regulatory developments, renewed ETF demand and upcoming U.S. macro events shape the next test for the market. Summary Bitcoin held above $81,000 after recovering from below $76,000 during last week’s volatile trading sessions. Spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed
Hana Bank has issued a $100 million five-year foreign-currency digital bond through Euroclear’s blockchain-based D-FMI platform, completing allocation and settlement on the same day. Summary Hana Bank issued a $100 million five-year digital bond through Euroclear’s D-FMI blockchain platform Friday. The transaction shortened settlement from three-to-five business days to same-day processing, according to Hana Bank.
