Markets
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'We Have Identified You, Sir': Near Intents Recovers $3.8 Million After 48-Hour Ultimatum

Near Intents said the roughly $3.8 million drained in an exploit on Thursday was returned in full, a day after…
Oct 4, 2026
Markets

The Clarity Act stalled. Bankers aren’t hitting the brakes yet on crypto dealmaking

Crypto M&A has hit record levels, but the Clarity Act’s Senate setback leaves dealmakers weighing how much regulatory uncertainty still…
Oct 4, 2026
Markets

Japan adds Garantex to list of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

Garantex was previously sanctioned by the US, the EU and other jurisdictions for helping Russian entities evade financial restrictions. Read…
Oct 4, 2026
Markets

El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers granted

Efforts will continue to reduce the state’s involvement in Bitcoin-related activities and to strengthen crypto‑asset regulation and governance, the IMF…
Oct 4, 2026
Institutional

Hedge funds built a $1.2 trillion Treasury trade on money they have to keep borrowing

Companies can own a mountain of US government debt without betting that bond prices will rise. Hedge funds buy Treasury…
Oct 3, 2026
Infrastructure

Crypto job postings triple to over 1,200 in September, but applications fall

Finance, engineering and trading led hiring demand, while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana were the most frequently requested blockchain skills. Read…
Oct 3, 2026
Markets

Trump Is Hosting Yet Another Meme Coin Dinner: Here Are the Details

The TRUMP meme coin project is inviting its top 185 holders to a Nov. 22 gala dinner with President Trump…
Oct 3, 2026
Markets

NEAR Intents recovers entire stolen $3.8M after ultimatum to exploiter

The exploiter returned the entire sum to NEAR Intents after being identified and given 48 hours to respond. Read Full…
Oct 3, 2026
Markets

Leveraged funds’ Bitcoin futures shorts fall by 5,300 BTC-equivalent as longs shrink

The September 29 snapshot shows leveraged funds’ reported shorts fell about 5,300 BTC-equivalent across four products, while longs and open…
Oct 3, 2026
DeFi

Hyperliquid’s USDC Yield Program Gets $14.6 Million for HYPE Buybacks

The first reserve-yield payment awaits transfer to the Assistance Fund, adding buyback funding tied to USDC balances rather than trading…
Oct 3, 2026