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Crypto swap guides, coin analysis, and exchange comparisons.
XRP Ledger overflow bug could have minted XRP from nothing, Oct 2026
On October 9, 2026, XRP Ledger developers disclosed a 2015-era overflow bug that could have created XRP beyond the 100 billion cap; it was quietly patched on September 25 and shows no sign of exploitation.
Bitcoin falls to $84K as Hormuz oil spike wipes $555M: October 7, 2026
On October 7, 2026, bitcoin slid to about $84,286 as Brent topped $101 on Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks and 10-year yields hit 5.307%, liquidating roughly $555M of leveraged crypto positions.
Best Privacy Coins in 2026: Monero, Zcash, Dash, Firo
Monero, Zcash, Dash, and Firo compared on privacy model, liquidity, and delisting risk in 2026 — an honest roundup, not a hype list.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.4B in a week as 2026 flows turn positive
US spot bitcoin ETFs took in a net $2.4 billion in the week ending September 25, 2026, their largest week since October 2025, turning 2026 year-to-date flows positive at about +$934 million.
Hester Peirce leaves the SEC on October 2: what it means for crypto
On September 25, 2026, CoinDesk reported that Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, will leave the agency on October 2, leaving just two commissioners — Paul Atkins and Mark Uyeda.
Bitcoin hits $85,000 as short squeeze liquidates $648M in bearish bets
On September 21, 2026, bitcoin hit $84,984 as a short squeeze liquidated $647.9 million of bearish bets in 24 hours, while US spot bitcoin ETFs drew a net $998.95 million the same day.
Gemini stock down 80% from IPO: takeover talk returns in September 2026
As of September 20, 2026, Gemini’s stock is about 80% below its IPO, valuing the exchange at roughly $753 million versus a $4 billion peak, and takeover speculation has returned without any bid.
NEAR jumps 45% as Confidential Intents pass $70M: how private swaps work
NEAR climbed from $2.34 to $3.45 between September 15 and 18, 2026, about +45%, as funds in NEAR Confidential Intents, its private cross-chain swap mode, passed $70M and triggered the [email protected] reward drop.
Fed raises rates to 3.75–4.00% in September 2026: what it means for Bitcoin
On September 16, 2026, the Fed voted 12–0 to raise rates 25 bp to 3.75–4.00%, its first hike since 2023. Bitcoin held around $75,000–76,000 while spot BTC ETFs lost about $746M in two sessions.
Germany drafts 25% crypto tax from 2028, ending the one-year tax-free rule
On September 9, 2026, a German Finance Ministry draft was reported that would tax crypto bought after January 1, 2027 at a 25% flat rate from 2028, ending the one-year tax-free rule.
Ethereum sets December 2029 quantum-resistance deadline: what it means
On September 8, 2026, the Ethereum Foundation’s plan to make Ethereum fully quantum-resistant by December 2029 was reported, with FOCIL and Frame Transactions ranked must-ship for Hegotá.
Zcash tops $1,000 for the first time since 2016 as ZCSH ETF lifts privacy
On September 4, 2026, Zcash (ZEC) broke above $1,000 for the first time since 2016, jumping about 20% in a day, ten days after Grayscale’s ZCSH became the first US spot privacy-coin ETF.