Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund contributed $310.7 million to a total of $433 million in net inflows for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs on September 18. This surge helped offset earlier withdrawals and extended the market's rebound into a second day, highlighting investor confidence in Bitcoin ETFs despite recent volatility.
Brazil's central bank has announced that starting October 1, stablecoins will be barred from settling certain international payment flows. This decision affects the $1.1 trillion market and mandates that settlements occur through licensed FX transactions or qualifying non-resident real accounts, potentially impacting the flow of digital assets across borders.
Security researchers used Anthropic's Claude to exploit vulnerabilities in OpenAI's infrastructure, gaining access to internal code repositories within 72 hours. The breach highlights ongoing security challenges in AI and the need for robust protection mechanisms as AI technologies become more integrated into critical systems.
Bastion Platforms National Trust Company has been granted conditional approval by the OCC to operate as a national trust bank. The company plans to offer services such as stablecoin custody, payment infrastructure, and white-label issuance, marking a significant step in the integration of digital assets into federally regulated financial services.
Grayscale's Zcash ETF, trading as ZCSH on NYSE Arca, is approaching $1 billion in assets following a 100% rally in Zcash's price. The ETF has seen $270.95 million in cumulative net inflows, driven by strong investor interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.