Fed Raises Rates to 3.75%–4.00%; Bitcoin Reacts Only Moderately
The Fed raised its rate by 25 basis points. After the announcement, Bitcoin traded volatilely around $75,000 without a clear, significant reaction.
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Deutsche Bank Plans Digital Asset Custody for Companies and Institutions
Deutsche Bank wants to launch a digital asset custody service in Europe for institutional and corporate clients later in 2026. The timing depends on completing the regulatory process.
97.09 BTC Moved From Addresses Attributed to Coldcard’s Third Wave
On September 7, Galaxy Research reported that 97.09 BTC had been spent from multisig vaults attributed to the third wave of the Coldcard exploit. Coinkite recommends that users of affected versions migrate their funds to a new seed.
Liquid Network Suspends Operations After 4,000 BTC Withdrawal; Most Funds Returned
Approximately 4,000 BTC were withdrawn from Liquid Network’s federation wallet. After 3,400 BTC were returned, about 598.5 BTC remain outside the reserves, while the network and L-BTC operations remain suspended.
Liquid Network Calls Withdrawal of Approximately 4,000 BTC a Hack and Suspends Operations
Liquid Network called the withdrawal of approximately 4,000 BTC from the federation’s wallet a hack. According to the project, alleged “white-hat” hackers withdrew the funds through SideSwap, and the key used was not compromised. The exact technical mechanism and timeline for restoring the network remain unknown.
El Reno water leak linked to private connection at Bitcoin facility
The City of El Reno says millions of gallons of water leaked through a private fire connection on property used for Bitcoin mining. The site was deemed noncompliant, and the city plans to recover its costs.
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract Approximately $731 Million in One Day
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $731 million in net inflows on September 3. Most of this amount went to BlackRock’s IBIT fund.
Bitcoin Falls Below $76,500 as Geopolitical Tensions and Higher Oil Prices Pressure Market
Bitcoin briefly fell below $76,500 on September 2. The move came amid escalating tensions in the U.S.-Iran conflict, rising oil prices and higher U.S. Treasury yields.
Bitcoin Holds Near $80,000 Ahead of Warsh Speech as SOL Gains More
Bitcoin traded around $80,000 during early Asian trading on August 28. The market also watched SOL rise and awaited Fed chief Kevin Warsh’s speech in Jackson Hole.
Core Lightning Confirms Undisclosed Vulnerabilities, Advises Nodes to Update or Go Offline
The Core Lightning team reviewed AI-generated security reports and confirmed real flaws in some of them. Fixes are being prepared under an approximately two-week embargo.