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Crypto swap guides, coin analysis, and exchange comparisons.
ESMA sets Jan 8, 2027 deadline for non-MiCA stablecoins like USDT
On October 8, 2026, ESMA told EU regulators that MiCA-licensed crypto firms must wind down client exposure to non-compliant stablecoins, USDT the most affected, no later than January 8, 2027.
FCA opens UK crypto authorisation gateway: apply by Feb 28, 2027
On September 30, 2026, the UK FCA opened its crypto authorisation gateway: firms that want to keep operating must apply by February 28, 2027, ahead of the new regime taking effect on October 25, 2027.
SimpleSwap Review 2026: Fees, Limits, Safety
We break down SimpleSwap's real fee spread, per-coin limits, and verification triggers — everything to check before you route through it.
THORChain Alternatives: The Full Cross-Chain Swap Map (2026)
THORChain, LI.FI, 1inch, SwapZilla: different categories, not competitors. How liquidity protocols, bridge and DEX aggregators, and swap exchanges differ.
Bitget hack: $387.5M drained from hot wallets, CEO points to North Korea
On September 24, 2026, attackers drained Bitget’s hot and warm wallets of about $351.6 million, later revised to $387.5 million, by spoofing transfer data rather than stealing keys. Bitget says users will be covered.
BitMEX shuts down after 11 years: what to do if your exchange closes
BitMEX, the exchange that invented the bitcoin perpetual swap, stopped trading for good at 04:00 UTC on September 23, 2026. Withdrawals stay open, but balances left behind pay the greater of 1% a year or $50.
Binance probed over Iran sanctions by federal prosecutors in Manhattan
On September 22, 2026, reports citing Bloomberg said Manhattan federal prosecutors are investigating whether Binance knowingly allowed trades that violated Iran sanctions, three years after its $4.3 billion guilty plea.
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.
Revolut fake government request leaks passports and bitcoin histories
On September 11, 2026, Revolut began telling a “limited” number of customers it had handed their passports, selfies, addresses and full transaction histories, including bitcoin activity, to a fake government request.
Kraken delists 21 tokens on September 11, 2026: what to do before Dec 10
Kraken’s delisting of 21 tokens took effect on September 11, 2026: trading and deposits stopped at 14:00 UTC, withdrawals stay open until December 10, and leftover balances will be force-sold December 14–18.
Orionx shuts down: $7M in customer crypto missing at Chilean exchange
On September 7, 2026, Chilean exchange Orionx is winding down after a forensic audit found more than $7 million in customer assets moved to outside wallets; over 100,000 users can’t withdraw.
Core DAO and Injective chain halts, September 2026: when L1s hit pause
On 2 September 2026 Core DAO announced an emergency hard fork after validators drew excess CORE rewards, days after Injective stalled for about 3h42m to stop a $4.9M exploit — four chains paused in one week.