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Crypto swap guides, coin analysis, and exchange comparisons.
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.
CFTC no-action letter: self-custodial wallets and front-ends aren’t brokers
On September 17, 2026, CFTC staff said passive wallets and front-ends routing derivatives orders to registered firms needn’t register as introducing brokers, if they hold no user funds and meet ten conditions.
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.
Trezor, BitBox phishing: fake STM32 alert sent via breached email provider
On September 9, 2026, Trezor and BitBox warned that attackers breached a shared newsletter provider and sent a fake “STM32 Entropy Vulnerability” alert from Trezor’s real domain, passing SPF, DKIM and DMARC.
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.
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.
El Salvador IMF review: Chivo goes private, bitcoin reserve row explained
On September 3, 2026, the IMF said El Salvador moved majority control of its Chivo wallet to a private operator and that all bitcoin added to its ~7,764 BTC reserve since June 2025 came from private donations.
Coldcard hack 2026: Wave 3 thief tests THORChain with 20.5 stolen BTC
On 2 September 2026 the Coldcard “Wave 3” thief moved 20.50 BTC through THORChain to a new Ethereum address and kept getting refunded — the first on-chain movement from the ~1,816 BTC stolen in July and August.
BTC vs USDT vs XMR: Best Crypto to Accept in 2026
BTC, USDT, or XMR — merchants need one settlement asset, not three. Compare fees, freeze risk, and privacy for accepting crypto payments in 2026.