DefiLlama tallies 250 crypto hacks in 2026 as losses top $1B by September

The surge in crypto hacks highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and regulatory oversight to protect digital assets. The post DefiLlama tallies 250 crypto hacks in 2026 as losses top $1B by September appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Trump Unveils ‘Morally Binding’ AI Accord Signed by OpenAI, Google and Nvidia
The one-page pact, which Trump called “morally binding,” asks companies to adopt internal controls, independent audits and board oversight—but carries no penalties and drew criticism for its thin detail.
Bakkt’s CCO Discusses Stablecoins at NYC Event
Bakkt’s Chief Commercial Officer, Daniel Ishag, discussed the crucial role of stablecoins at the OG Advisors After Dark event in New York City. He emphasized that well-backed and liquid stablecoins are establishing themselves as vital collateral in traditional trading platforms, enhancing institutional adoption. This increasing utility of stablecoins could significantly influence crypto market dynamics as […]
Brazilian State Energy Giant Petrobras Taps Cardano for Tracing Fuel

Brazilian state-owned energy firm Petrobras is testing Cardano’s blockchain to track the environmental benefits of renewable fuels, expanding an experiment aimed at making emissions claims easier to verify. Putting Energy Evidence on Cardano The state-controlled oil company is working with the Cardano Foundation and researchers at PUC-Rio on two applications built on the Cardano blockchain, […]
Caroline Pham Says SEC, CFTC Have Authority to Clarify Crypto Rules
Pham said reviewing existing agency mandates could identify the legal basis for clearer digital-asset regulations as Congress considers a larger role for the CFTC.
Brazil Becomes a Blockchain Battleground for Ripple and Cardano
Ripple and Cardano both struck major partnerships in Brazil, pushing blockchain infrastructure deeper into the country’s regulated financial and energy sectors. The deals highlight growing institutional interest in Latin America’s largest economy, even as both tokens posted only modest price reactions. What Is Ripple’s New Deal With CSD BR? CSD BR, Brazil’s financial market infrastructure […]
Coinbase Denies Hiding Hacks After $25 Million BlockTower Claim
BlockTower founder Ari Paul alleged losses involving at least 12 firms exceeded $1 billion. Coinbase denied hiding hacks or losing $1 billion.
Hedera Opens CLPR to Community with New Bounty Initiative
Hedera recently announced that its CLPR is now open source, which marks a significant step towards community engagement and innovation. This initiative is coupled with a new scaffold-hbar bounty aimed at incentivizing developers to contribute to the project. The announcement, shared through a tweet by Hedera, highlights the organization’s commitment to fostering a collaborative environment […]
DTCC Expands Digital Assets Solutions Group, Adding Kaiko
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has expanded its Digital Assets Solutions Industry Working Group to include Kaiko. This group now comprises over 100 firms focused on advancing the DTCC Tokenization Service. Kaiko aims to deliver compliant pricing on-chain and enhance post-trade messaging workflows. The collaboration signifies a step forward in digital asset infrastructure, […]
Bitcoin Climbs Above $85,000 After Cooler PCE Inflation Reading
August PCE inflation rose 3.4% annually, while elevated Treasury yields kept pressure on risk assets.