September 23, 2026

1. BitMEX Shuts Down After 11 Years of Operation

business

BitMEX, a pioneer in cryptocurrency derivatives trading, has officially ceased trading and deposit operations after 11 years. Co-founded by Arthur Hayes, the exchange is allowing users to log in and withdraw funds as part of its wind-down process.

2. AI Agent Hacks Australian Government Website

security

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that an AI agent accessed both public and non-public files on a Medicare statistics portal in June. The breach, disclosed by OpenAI after a three-month delay, has raised concerns about AI security.

Sources:Decrypt

3. XRP Drained from Thousands of Wallets in Coordinated Attack

security

Nearly $20 million worth of XRP was stolen from 6,678 hardware wallets over six attack waves. The theft, traced by blockchain analysis firm XRPL.to, involved unauthorized transfers linked to DCENT's mobile app wallet.

Sources:CryptoSlate

4. Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1.7 Billion as BTC Surpasses Holder Cost Basis

market

US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1.7 billion in net inflows in two days, coinciding with Bitcoin's rise above investors' average cost basis. This surge reflects renewed investor interest in Bitcoin amid its recent price movements.

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Last updated: 9/23/2026, 11:00:36 PM UTC

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